Karen Eubank

Barrow Durrett’s Latest Preston Hollow Custom Home Masterpiece

By Karen Eubank / February 18, 2016 /

Let’s face it, Barrow Durrett knows what appeals to Dallas buyers. Their latest custom home at 6335 Pemberton Drive, designed by Fusch Architects, ticks every box and then some. They consistently build properties that hit the mark, not only in construction and style, but also in finish-out and amenities. Any builder that has the foresight to…

Rich Rambling Tuscan Estate on White Rock Lake Hosts USA Networks’ “Queen of the South”

By Karen Eubank / February 15, 2016 /

Why move to Italy and spend years restoring a crumbling farmhouse when you can have your own Tuscan village (yes, village!) minutes from downtown Dallas? We watched in awe as 4636 Chapel Hill Road was being built back in 2006. It just kept growing into what seemed to be much more than a grand house…

From the Archives: 5 Ways Real Estate Photography Makes Your Listing Shine

By Leah Shafer / December 31, 2015 /

This month, there’s a story that’s gone viral by Orlando professional real estate photographer Harry Lim. His post, After Nearly 8 Months, Photos Help Sell Home in 8 Days, is remarkable because it shows the unmistakable difference professional photography makes in the marketing of a house (his before-and-after photos above make that clear!). Here at CandysDirt, we…

Helsem Bend Property Shows Power of Home Staging to Update, Freshen Interior

By Leah Shafer / November 12, 2015 /

If you’ve ever doubted the power of home staging to get a property ready for sale, this post will change your mind. The home at 7128 Helsem Bend is 3,768 square feet in the Hillcrest Forest neighborhood and was absolutely brimming with art, collections, furniture, and accessories. When the owner decided to sell, his Realtor called…

5 Ways Professional Real Estate Photographers Make Your Listing Shine

By Leah Shafer / March 23, 2015 /

This month, there’s a story that’s gone viral by Orlando professional real estate photographer Harry Lim. His post, After Nearly 8 Months, Photos Help Sell Home in 8 Days, is remarkable because it shows the unmistakable difference professional photography makes in the marketing of a house (his before-and-after photos above make that clear!). Here at Candy’s Dirt,…