Joanna England
Joanna England is the former long-time executive editor and a founding editor at CandysDirt.com.
Staff Reports The Dallas Builders Association has announced winners of its 40th Annual McSAM Awards, presented April 13 in partnership with StrucSure Home Warranty. The McSAM Awards are held each spring to recognize “maximum creativity in sales and marketing.” Almost 400 entries were received this year, and winners were named in 67 categories. Dale…
As more and more Baby Boomers are struggling to downsize from larger, family-oriented properties, the appeal of “aging in place” has grown. In AARP’s “Survey of Home and Community Preferences,” 76 percent of Americans aged 50 and older said that they wanted to remain in their current home as long as possible. So, if you’re…
As time goes by, one of my favorite things about summer in East Dallas has gone from Saturday afternoon at the Fraternal Order of Eagles pool to hanging out at the house, listening to a ball game on the radio with my son and husband, and doing some light gardening. Truly, outdoor entertaining is great,…
Realtors across Dallas are taking note as poorly conceived remodels and flips proliferate in the market. It’s not hard to find fault with some of them, as obviously uneven tile, shoddily installed appliances, and hastily painted walls are more common than we’d like to admit. “Whatever happened to craftsmanship?” you might find yourself asking. The…
Staff Reports Presented in partnership with Door and Stellar Home Theater and Beyond, the Dallas Builders Association will hold a one-day Parade of Homes May 4, showcasing seven high-end custom homes in the Dallas area. Featured homes are situated in several neighborhoods in Dallas, including Preston Hollow, Midway Hollow, and East Dallas near White Rock…
