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.

This M Streets Cottage Continues to Capture Our Hearts

By Karen Eubank / June 4, 2021 /

When asked about the best neighborhoods in Dallas, the M Streets have been considered a hot spot since they were developed. Filled with some of the best examples of period revival architecture, homes like this charming M Streets cottage have captured the hearts of young professionals since Fletcher and Frank McNeny started developing 100 acres…

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Midcentury Modern Meadows Building Earns Recognition From Preservation Dallas

By Karen Eubank / June 3, 2021 /

When Algur Hurtle Meadows built his headquarters for the General American Oil Company of Texas, he spared no expense. The Meadows Building has long been regarded as one of the most beautifully designed Midcentury Modern commercial buildings in the Southwest. The Meadows Building is also a testament to historic preservation, earning it one of the…

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Defining Luxury With a Mediterranean Revival Estate

By Karen Eubank / May 31, 2021 /

Mediterranean Revival architecture is a perfect fit for Texas. With our historic Spanish roots and warm climate, it’s no wonder it has become so popular and immediately recognized as being synonymous with a luxury lifestyle. This luxurious Mediterranean Revival estate is one of only nine custom homes on an intimate, gated, cul-de-sac in Bent Tree.…

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From Start to Finish, This Lochwood Meadows Flip Was Kismet

By Karen Eubank / May 31, 2021 /

This Lochwood Meadows ranch home is the epitome of kismet. From the investors to the stager, it was all meant to be. I spotted the house a few days ago on my friend Karen Otto’s Instagram page. Otto and her husband Eddie own Home Star Staging in Plano and are known for creating a unique…

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This Midway Hollow Contemporary Is a Slam Dunk of a Lease!

By Karen Eubank / May 29, 2021 /

This Midway Hollow contemporary will make a lucky renter very happy, especially if they’re tall. It just happens to be owned by Dallas Mavericks’ Salah Mejri, who is 7 feet 2 inches. Needless to say, there’s plenty of headroom in this home! Selling to an NBA star was probably not top of mind for homebuilder…

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