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.

What Will $27 Million Buy You? An Exclusive English Estate in Preston Hollow on More Than 4 Acres

By Karen Eubank / February 19, 2024 /

If you long for the English estate experience, you’re in luck. With the hallmarks of the finest private country house, this spectacular custom home on 4.6 acres is available for the first time. And remember, Preston Hollow is the neighborhood Dirk Nowitzki and Kenny and Lisa Troutt have chosen to call home. It has one…

Luxury Leasing, Coffee, And Candy at The Morrow on Daniel Luxury Townhomes

By Karen Eubank / February 15, 2024 /

The CandysDirt.com team and a select group of Realtors gathered at the Morrow on Daniel recently for some heavenly Herb’s House coffee and a look at luxury leasing opportunities you’ve never seen before. We also gained insight into what’s happening in the luxury leasing market from Jamie Furrate, President of Curtis Specialized Moving and Storage,…

Rare Hal Yoakum-Designed New England Colonial in Stevens Park Estates Has Great Updates

By Karen Eubank / February 15, 2024 /

When you find a Hal Yoakum New England Colonial that is beautifully intact and completely upgraded, my advice is to sign the contract — immediately. Yoakum designed this New England Colonial in 1938. He was one of the go-to architects in Dallas from the late 1920s until his death in 1974. His work for the…

Head to Reno in Parker County For a Custom Home on More Than 17 acres

By Karen Eubank / February 13, 2024 /

There has never been a time when having a home with land was more desirable, and this custom home in Reno, Texas, fits the bill beautifully. The image of Texas is one of wide open spaces, and our newcomers are especially interested in owning a property that offers more privacy than a typical suburban home.…

Pine Mountain Ranch: The Texas Luxury Ranch You Want to Own

By Karen Eubank / February 12, 2024 /

When James Dean, Elizabeth Taylor, and Rock Hudson lit up the big screen in the epic family saga Giant, the world was introduced to the allure of the Texas luxury ranch. In reality, the home in Giant was simply a façade with two sides. Still, we were mesmerized. The film and TV industry has continued…