Joanna England

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

Labor Day Savings Start Now at Capital Distributing

By Joanna England / September 1, 2017 /

  Always wanted to fill the kitchen of your dreams with top-of-the-line appliances, but balked at the price tag? Here’s your chance to score a real bargain, as Capital Distributing — the foremost source for high-end appliances in Dallas — is hosting one of its rare sales Sept. 1 and 2.  Head to the showroom…

A Split Level in Kessler Park With a Split Personality

By Joanna England / August 30, 2017 /

  When some people hear the words “family home” when describing a house, they automatically expect a beige yawn-fest with builder-grade carpet and a bonus room that will eventually be lousy with toys and a minefield of mismatched Legos. And truth be told, not every family wants to live in a house that feels boring,…

Republic Title Hosts Hurricane Harvey Disaster Relief Fundraiser

By Joanna England / August 29, 2017 /

This is why we love the Dallas real estate community! Stop by any of the Republic Title offices on Thursday, Aug. 31, from 9 to 11 a.m. to enjoy donuts and coffee while you make a donation to the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund for victims of Hurricane Harvey in Houston and the Texas Gulf…

The Mortgage Report: Will Climbing Mortgage-Backed Securities Bring Down Rates?

By Joanna England / August 28, 2017 /

Mortgage-backed securities are trading at the top of the range, says BobMortgage, and we have a busy economic calendar this week. Will MBSs break above the resistance level and establish a new upward trend leading to lower rates? In this week’s Mortgage Report, BobMortgage sares why rate breakouts are the exception, not the rule, and what that…

Casa Linda Estates is a Neighborhood You Never Want to Leave

By Joanna England / August 25, 2017 /

As an East Dallas dweller, I’ve always loved Casa Linda Estates. It’s a neighborhood full of great houses — from one-story stone cottages to more ornate Spanish-style homes — the diversity in architecture, huge lots, and friendly people make it a fun place to live. Truly, there’s only one gripe I have about this place,…