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.

Neo-Palladian Palace on Strait Lane From Allie Beth Allman & Associates is The Listing of The Summer

By Karen Eubank / June 4, 2024 /

Were this Neo-Palladian palace anywhere in Europe, it would be a stately home open to the public. We may not be able to let you physically tour the inside without a proof of funds letter, but we can certainly show you photos. We are so lucky in Dallas to have incredible architects and builders and…

This is a Spectacular Spec by Stainback Construction

By Karen Eubank / June 3, 2024 /

New construction does not often catch my eye. But when I came across this new home in the heart of Lakewood, I was intrigued. There was something different about it. Then I scrolled down to read the description, and it all made sense. The builder is Stainback Construction, and if you know anything about the…

The Mayfair Residences on Turtle Creek Offer a Rare Lifestyle Opportunity

By Karen Eubank / June 2, 2024 /

Turtle Creek has long been recognized as the home of luxury, high-rise living. What most people don’t know is that tucked just behind the leafy trees of Turtle Creek to the right of the Mayfair high-rise are the exclusive Mayfair Residences.  Seldom do you find an exclusive, single-story, luxury living opportunity with all of the…

These Two Modernist Properties at Under $750K May Surprise You!

By Karen Eubank / June 1, 2024 /

This week, I have two dramatically different modernist properties that can be yours for under $750,000.  One is at the legendary 3525 Turtle Creek, a modernist highrise designed by Howard Meyer wrapped with his iconic brise soleil. The other is a cutting-edge cylindrical modernist by one of our hottest architects, Josh Nimmo. The Outcrop consists…

Will This Iconic Greenway Parks Cotswold Manor House Survive?

By Karen Eubank / May 30, 2024 /

This Greenway Parks Cotswold Manor House should not be on my endangered property list, but unless a discerning buyer recognizes the significance of this exceptional home, I fear for its future. The responsibility to preserve this historic home is in our hands.  Let’s assume that a clever buyer is reading this post, loves a good…