Karen Eubank

Karen is a senior columnist at Candy’s Media and has been writing stories since she could hold a crayon. She is a globe-trotting, history-loving eternal optimist who would find it impossible to live well without dogs, Tex-Mex, and dark chocolate. She covers luxury properties and historic preservation for Candys Dirt.

Won’t You Be My Neighbor? Two Charming Hollywood Heights Cottages

By Karen Eubank / June 29, 2024 /

By now, most of our readers know I live in Hollywood Heights and absolutely love my neighborhood. Homes don’t come up for sale here often, and when they do, they generally fly off the market. The most recent one had four offers the moment it listed. But it’s summer, and loads of people are out…

A University Park Dilbeck with a Frank Welch Touch, a Ghost Story, and Legendary Owners

By Karen Eubank / June 27, 2024 /

Has this historic University Park Dilbeck been blessed with some sort of spell or charm for attracting stylish and discerning buyers? Consider this. Chili’s founder Larry Lavine, jewelry designer Dian Malouf, and society maven Bert de Winter have each called this University Park Dilbeck home. It’s always been a magnet for those with taste, style,…

Seeking Sleek Modern With Room for Horses: This Waxahachie Contemporary Checks the Box

By Karen Eubank / June 25, 2024 /

Caroline Brooke wanted a home where she could walk out the door and get on her horse. She never expected to find her fit in a Waxahachie contemporary home. “We did not want a farmhouse,” Caroline said. “We like modern architecture, so it was a tall order to find a contemporary house with enough land…

Every Day’s a Holiday in This Preston Hollow Mediterranean Hacienda 

By Karen Eubank / June 24, 2024 /

With the right home, you can feel like you’re on vacation every day. Although this Mediterranean hacienda is in the heart of Preston Hollow, when you walk through the front courtyard, you’re instantly transported to San Miguel de Allende. We’ve been sadly lacking lately in luxury homes for sale that have character. Everything is pretty,…

Why is Tik Tok on Fire Over This Urban Commons House in Lake Highlands?

By Karen Eubank / June 22, 2024 /

Urban Commons is the newest development from the brilliant Diane Cheatham, CEO of Urban Edge Developers Ltd. Her Urban Reserve project set a new standard for building in Dallas. Many people did not get it, but those who did, embraced it, and clamored for more. And Cheatham delivered.  Urban Commons, like Urban Reserve, is entirely…