Joanna England

Joanna England is the former long-time executive editor and a founding editor at CandysDirt.com.

Arterra’s Plans for Vacant Casa View Haven Lot Next to Bryan Adams High Draws Neighborhood Interest

By Joanna England / March 6, 2019 /

At last week’s regularly scheduled Casa View Haven Neighborhood Association meeting, about 50 neighbors assembled at St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church on Ferguson Road, armed with questions about Arterra Development’s plans for the lot at Millmar and Lingo, just across the street from DISD’s Bryan Adams High School.  Arterra’s architect and managing director, David Hensley, was on…

Seven Modern Marvels on Display at 2019 White Rock Home Tour

By Joanna England / March 6, 2019 /

The 14th annual White Rock Home Tour is one for the record books, and CandysDirt.com — the official media sponsor of this year’s tour — is giving you an exclusive first look at the seven incredible modern homes selected for the annual event. Slated for the weekend of April 27-28, tour-goers a close-up look at…

Modern Convenience, Stylish Finishes Make This East Village Townhome Stand Out

By Joanna England / March 6, 2019 /

As more and more of Dallas’ urban core transforms from single-family homes to more dense, modern development, neighborhoods are seeing quite the renaissance, with more and more young professionals and city-dwelling families finding the perfect combination of location, amenities, and community. The area we call East Village — the residential neighborhood just east of City…

Dallas Builders Association Member Spotlight: Richard Miller Custom Homes

By Joanna England / March 1, 2019 /

Richard Miller is a builder that just gets it — at least that’s what the architects that work with him say. The eponymous principal of Richard Miller Custom Homes looks for innovative ways to achieve dramatic modern architecture using the right materials for the job — not just the most expensive ones. It’s a bit of…

The Profit Age vs. The Digital Age: A Reckoning For Real Estate

By Joanna England / February 27, 2019 /

By Matthew Templeton Managing Principal KW Urban Dallas It feels like there have been fundamental shifts in the real estate industry within the last few months. Technology is the buzz word, money is being thrown around, and CEOs of just about every top real estate-related company are out. The last few weeks’ news sums up…