Joanna England

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

Enjoy Art, Books, And Views Inside Bonnie Pitman’s 3525 Turtle Creek Unit

By Joanna England / March 6, 2018 /

There may be a slew of home tours every spring, but there’s only one that focuses on the luxury high-rise buildings that line the picturesque urban neighborhood of Turtle Creek. In fact, it’s such a great tour because it offers something special: A chance to view our city from new angles and perches. If you’re…

The Mortgage Report: Trump’s Proposed Tariffs Send Shockwaves Through Housing Market

By Joanna England / March 5, 2018 /

The Trump administration announced a proposal for tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, sending shockwaves through the housing market. With tariffs on Canadian lumber already driving up the cost of some types of housing, new tariffs on aluminum and steel could increase the overall cost for a new home even more. How will that affect…

Dallas Luxury Real Estate: Oilman Trevor Rees-Jones Sheds Volk Estates Estate

By Joanna England / March 1, 2018 /

From Staff Reports Update, 6:00 pm: Yes, we know this is the beautiful home of Trevor and Jan Rees-Jones, who have amassed a swath of properties, more like a compound, really,  in Highland Park not too far from this listing. They also sold their penthouse at the Ritz. We are working on getting you the…

On SecondShelters.com: In Irma’s Aftermath, Love Wins in Marathon

By Joanna England / February 28, 2018 /

  August and September 2017 was unprecedented for hurricanes in the coastal areas of the U.S. and beyond. Harvey and Irma were the houseguests from hell.  These storms delivered a one-two punch we won’t soon forget.  Hurricane Harvey pummeled and parked over Houston, dumping torrential rains — leaving the core of Texas’ largest urban area…

East Kessler Cutie Offers Designer Interiors And Incredible Backyard

By Joanna England / February 28, 2018 /

There are a lot of neighborhoods in North Texas that have rather euphemistic names, using terms like “hills,” “bluffs,” and “ranch” that are a stretch worthy of an Olympic gymnast. However, Oak Cliff is truly an area filled with both oak trees and rambling cliffs of stone throughout, and some of the most interesting houses…