Joanna England

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

When Marketing Spec Builds, Staging is a Game-Changer

By Joanna England / September 6, 2017 /

  It’s hard picturing yourself in a home that is completely empty. Sometimes it’s even harder in a new build. That’s why staging is so important, especially for spec homes.    When The Avant Group — a CandysDirt.com Approved Builder — finished this beautiful contemporary two story in Midway Hollow, the home’s incredibly lofty ceilings…

On SecondShelters.com: One of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Last, For Sale

By Joanna England / September 4, 2017 /

Frank Lloyd Wright aficionados who are looking for some income property can hit the jackpot with the Penfield Home, located in Willoughby Hills, Ohio, and situated on the Chagrin River. The three-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath home was commissioned by Louis and Pauline Penfield in 1952, the Penfield family said on a website used to showcase the home…

The Mortgage Report: Are Low Rates From Online Lenders Too Good To Be True?

By Joanna England / September 4, 2017 /

You see the advertisements all the time, hyping up low rates that can help you pay off your mortgage in a flash. But are online lenders telling the whole truth about the loans they’re offering? BobMortgage takes a closer look at teaser rates in our latest edition of The Mortgage Report. You may know him as Bob Johnson, the senior…

Going Rogue in Lochwood: Updated Ranch Listed For a Pretty Penny

By Joanna England / September 1, 2017 /

With mature trees, rolling topography, proximity to White Rock Lake, and tons of charming homes, Lochwood is getting plenty of attention from buyers. Of course, when there’s a lot of interest in a neighborhood, prices tend to go up, so we’re not surprised to see this ranch on Rogue Way priced in the $400,000 range.…

Realtor Lynda Piepgras Gives Back to Schools Through Commission Donation Program

By Joanna England / September 1, 2017 /

Realtors are famous for their generosity, and they are constantly looking for new ways to lift up the communities they serve. And though commission donation programs are nothing new, we’re absolutely impressed with Lynda Piepgras’ idea to help meet the needs of school districts by contributing a percentage of sales. In fact, Piepgras is launching…