Joanna England

Joanna England is the Executive Editor at CandysDirt.com and covers the North Texas housing market.

Douglas Elliman Adds The Hawkins Group to Growing Agent Ranks

By Joanna England / March 17, 2024 /

Douglas Elliman just announced that the Hawkins Group, led by husband-and-wife duo Brandon Hawkins and Tiffany Touchstone Hawkins, has joined the firm. The team has helped clients buy and sell homes in Dallas’s premier neighborhoods for more than 25 years. Brandon and Tiffany are firmly enmeshed in Dallas-Fort Worth real estate culture and believe every…

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Proposed NAR Settlement Could Put an End to The Real Estate Industry’s Commission Structure

By Joanna England / March 15, 2024 /

The National Association of Realtors just announced that the largest trade organization in the United States had reached an agreement that would end the troublesome litigation and claims brought by home sellers in the Sitzer/Burnett class-action suits. Should it be approved by the court, NAR’s agreement would resolve claims against the more than 1 million…

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Micky Carr Lists a JanMar Home That is a Rare Find For Midcentury Modern Purists

By Joanna England / March 13, 2024 /

Besides its convenient location at Hillcrest and Forest roads, there are many reasons why the North Dallas enclave of JanMar is popular with buyers. The neighborhood is so idyllic it almost feels out of place in what is a booming area. “JanMar has always been considered so special, with rolling hills, winding streets and some…

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The Place to Be: A Green Acres Lifestyle Just 2 Hours East of Dallas on Lake Cypress Springs

By Joanna England / March 9, 2024 /

Have you heard of Scroggins? Just two hours east of Dallas, this Franklin County town was settled in the 1850s and named after the owner of a nearby sawmill. Today, Scroggins is the home of the Catalpa Worm Festival and this 36-acre farm that has the feel of Green Acres. “While the farm is remote…

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Oak Cliff Realtor Katrina Whatley Lists a 1970s Contemporary That is Full of Potential

By Joanna England / March 6, 2024 /

Few architectural styles convert easily to today’s tastes and preferences. The Midcentury Ranch is a popular one, mostly because it is like a blank canvas. However, as more and more 1970s Contemporary homes hit the market, their popularity with renovation-minded buyers has grown likewise. This particular listing in Oak Cliff is no exception. Because of…

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