Joanna England

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

Find New York Loft Style in This Hot East Dallas Modern

By Joanna England / December 6, 2017 /

There are a lot of things to love about New York, like the art, the architecture, and the lively streetscapes. While the city that never sleeps is a great place to visit, a lot of us couldn’t imagine living there full time. But what if you could have Big Apple style in one of the…

On SecondShelters.com: Toy Tycoon Lists Timeless Tuscan Near Vail

By Joanna England / December 5, 2017 /

Sit back, relax, and drink in the views. With the timelessness of a European masterpiece, 1548 La Via Favorita affords a rare combination of exquisite natural beauty atop a dreamy 230 acres, in a private secluded location just minutes from Vail and Beaver Creek ski resorts.  “This is a truly timeless legacy estate that is…

The Mortgage Report: Headline News Send Mortgage Bonds Sinking

By Joanna England / December 4, 2017 /

If you’re a market watcher, chances are that you’re in desperate need of a manicure after all the nail-biting action on Wall Street. The Senate GOP passing a tax bill, as well as news about the FBI investigation into Trump associates’ contact with Russian envoys, all sent the market into a tizzy. Of course, you…

Stellar Oak Cliff Midcentury Has Us Over The Rainbow

By Joanna England / November 30, 2017 /

When a true midcentury beauty comes on the market, I almost instantly fall in love. This particular home is in one of my favorite North Oak Cliff neighborhoods, too, and on one of my favorite streets, to boot! It’s an exceedingly private home on an enormous lot situated on Guggenheim Acres’ Rainbow Drive, and this…

BobMortgage Zone: This One Mistake Could Cost Homebuyers $71,000

By Joanna England / November 30, 2017 /

The homebuying process is absolutely riddled with pitfalls, and it’s easy to make what seems like a small mistake, only to find out that it costs big money years later. That’s why we trust the expert advice of Bob Johnson (AKA BobMortgage — senior mortgage advisor at the nation’s oldest private lender — Wallick & Volk) when it comes to…