Joanna England

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

Ask CandysDirt.com: Is My Realtor Acting in My Best Interest?

By Joanna England / September 18, 2017 /

A desperate reader, whose lease is up and apartment is already rented, could be left homeless if she doesn’t close on her home, but if she does go ahead and close, the repairs that the seller promised to do won’t be completed. Her Realtor said he’s willing to include the cost of repairs in the…

The Mortgage Report: What’s Down is Up? Market Changes Offer Mixed Results for Mortgages

By Joanna England / September 18, 2017 /

The market has taken on a mind of its own recently, with gains in stocks and bonds were … down? That’s right, explains senior mortgage advisor at Wallick & Volk Bob Johnson (AKA BobMortgage) in his latest Mortgage Report. Could the market become immune to recent events? What’s going on here? Today’s report illustrates why you want an…

Quintessential East Dallas Tudor Is an Instant Classic With Income Potential

By Joanna England / September 15, 2017 /

Lakewood Heights is one of my very favorite neighborhoods for two reasons: One is that there is block after block of adorable cottages in a wonderful palette of classic colors; and the second is that the neighborhood is just close enough to Greenville Avenue and Downtown to be accessible, but the streets are narrow and…

White Hot Contemporary in Dallas Offers Stellar Upgrades, Plano ISD Schools

By Joanna England / September 13, 2017 /

Rarely do we come across a home that is an urban contemporary through and through. So color us thrilled when Virginia Cook Realtor Angela Downes reached out to us about this white hot contemporary in North Dallas. Not only that, but this home, situated north of Preston Trails Golf Club and west of Preston Road,…

Connect With The Old East Dallas Vibe at Peak’s Addition’s Porchfest 2017

By Joanna England / September 12, 2017 /

One of Old East Dallas’ most charming aspects is the plethora of huge front porches that offer a shady spot to get to know your neighbors. So what better way to introduce yourself to the wonderful people and festive atmosphere of Peak’s Suburban Addition than its PorchFest celebration. This year, the second annual Dallas PorchFest…