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.
Historic preservation generally conjures up images of grand homes on Swiss Avenue or cool 1950s commercial buildings. Most people certainly do not think of cabins, yet that’s how Texans lived when this region was settled. Though time took its toll on the original structure, the 1800s Webb-Crownover cabin resurrection is considered so important it has…
Read MoreCharacter has become popular again and it’s refreshing to see buyers fully embrace it. The fact that this French Creole-inspired home blew off the market is a testament to what our buyers want today. This beauty had multiple offers within two weeks and is under contract. That’s also a testament to the marketing prowess of…
Read MoreIt’s not surprising Prosper, Texas, has become one of the hottest places to buy a house in the state. What was once a simple railroad stop between Dallas and Sherman has become home to prominent athletes from the MLB and NFL. Although the town has grown, it still retains that friendly small-town feel. You also…
Read MoreIn 1991 Robert Turner built the ultimate cool contemporary home in Preston Hollow. Remember, this was when we were dancing to M. C Hammer, Janet Jackson, and Madonna. Saturday Night Live was actually funny, and the Dallas Cowboys finally made it back to Monday Night Football. The 90s kicked off a feel-good decade, especially in…
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