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.

Find This Iconic Bud Oglesby Modernist Updated by Russell Buchanan in Park Bridge Court

By Karen Eubank / April 22, 2024 /

Bud Oglesby is one of our best-known modernist architects. He designed everything from small condos to massive luxury homes. Fortunately, he was prolific, so many of his residences have survived. One of Oglesby’s most interesting designs recently hit the market, and it’s in one of our most idyllic and exclusive neighborhoods — Park Bridge Court.…

7 Reasons This Historic Duplex is The Smartest Purchase in East Dallas

By Karen Eubank / April 20, 2024 /

This historic duplex is the smartest purchase you can make right now. Frankly, if I didn’t already own my home, I’d be making a beeline to sign a contract on this 1926 beauty. Here are my main non-emotional reasons as to why this is such a great buy right now. I’ll get into my feelings…

A Rare Northern Heights Modern Treehouse Designed by Gary Cunningham

By Karen Eubank / April 19, 2024 /

Northern Heights is an extraordinary neighborhood known for significant modern homes designed by the best architects in Dallas. It’s a beautiful little area surrounded by nature yet within walking distance of every amenity in the Knox Park area. That’s why it can be challenging to find a home here. But, once in a while, a…

Feather Your Next Nest in This Bird Streets Contemporary Listing From Tina Shaheen

By Karen Eubank / April 18, 2024 /

Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Realtor Tina Shaheen just listed a new contemporary on Thrush Street and it’s an excellent example of how the Bird Streets just keep getting better. Recently completed by developer Kent Alexander and Minchuk Homes, every detail, from style to functionality, has been considered. “It’s bright, open, and airy, and the energy of…

The Willis C. Winters Historic Pavilion Restoration Wins a  Preservation Dallas Achievement Award

By Karen Eubank / April 18, 2024 /

If you live in East Dallas, you cannot miss the park across from Woodrow Wilson High School in Lakewood. Take a walk into it, find the Willis C. Winters historic pavilion, and I promise you will be charmed. This year, the pavilion became the well-deserved recipient of a Preservation Dallas Achievement Award due to the…