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.
The best advice I can offer our readers today is to have a great Realtor on hand, especially if you are looking for an absolutely adorable historic Craftsman Bungalow. Over the past week, I’ve been tracking several homes in the $600k to $700k price range, and every single one that was priced right, updated, and…
No city loves Charles Stevens Dilbeck’s architecture more than Dallas. Despite being born in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and spending his early years in Tulsa, Dallas treats Dilbeck as if he were a native son. Now, we have The Dilbeck Architecture Conservancy proving just how much he belongs to us. To bring some clarity to the…
What is receivership? And what does it have to do with historic preservation? Companies often use receivership to avoid bankruptcy by having a receiver manage assets and finances until they regain profitability. But how does receivership relate to a historic home? ‘Demolition by Neglect’ We’ve all seen vacant homes sliding downhill to the point that no…
Hollywood Heights is one of those neighborhoods that is still somewhat of a hidden gem. That’s largely thanks to its location. The neighborhood is tucked behind the Lakewood Country Club golf course and Grand Avenue, so pretty much off the beaten path. When you do find it, chances are you become smitten. Then, you try…
A very special Hal Thomson home in Highland Park is for sale for the first time in 44 years. I believe this will be a true test of historic preservation, highlight why we love a home, and perhaps give us some insight into what luxury should really mean today. Henry B. Thomson (Hal) started his…
