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.
Luxury buyers today want more than a pretty house. They want an architecturally significant, extraordinary house that offers character and a luxury resort lifestyle. I have not seen any property that can compare with this one. Not in years. Architect Cole Smith designed this three-story home. As a partner with Smith, Ekblad & Associates, he…
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…
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,…
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…
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,…
