Joanna England

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

BobMortgage Zone: How Much Cash Does it Take to Close?

By Joanna England / August 2, 2018 /

When you buy a home, there are quite a few situations where buyers will need to pay cash to during the length of the transaction. But what are they, and how much will it cost? Our most-trusted mortgage expert, Bob Johnson (AKA BobMortgage) pulls back the curtain on how much cash you’ll need to buy…

We’re Lusting Over This Lakewood Modern That Lives Like a Loft

By Joanna England / August 1, 2018 /

Say you’ve always dreamed about living in one of those iconic loft buildings that Deep Ellum and the Farmers Market area are just littered with (our favorite is 2220 Canton St.), but after a marriage and a kid, and maybe a dog or two, you’ve outgrown your urban life. It’s time to move to the…

Tempest in a Tree Pot: Neighbors Net a Win as Edens Puts Down Roots in Casa Linda

By Joanna England / July 30, 2018 /

Built in 1946, Casa Linda Plaza ranks as the oldest shopping center in Dallas. It encompasses three of the four corners of Garland Road and Buckner Blvd., and serves the surrounding neighborhoods, which include Casa Linda, Forest Hills, Little Forest Hills, Emerald Isle, and so on. And if there’s one thing that’s sure to set…

Mortgage Report: Strong Buyer Demand Despite Inventory Woes, Rising Rates

By Joanna England / July 30, 2018 /

In this week’s Mortgage Report, our most-trusted mortgage expert outlines the market’s current conditions, including a lagging bond market that is in a sideways trading range. Plus, more people are in the market to buy homes, and inventory isn’t increasing to match demand.  What does that mean for homebuyers? Find out from someone with more…

Fresh Listing Alert! Gorgeous West Kessler Midcentury Modern

By Joanna England / July 28, 2018 /

We got word from Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate’s Ged Dipprey that a well-known West Kessler midcentury modern was about to hit the market, but nothing prepared us for how stunning this home is. I know we say this quite often when it comes to homes we profile, but this midcentury ranch at 900 Bison Trail…