Joanna England

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

On SecondShelters.com: Dallasites Unite Via Vines With Sonoma County’s Cast Wines

By Joanna England / August 1, 2017 /

Planning a fall trip to California wine country? Resident oenophile Valerie Jarvie has the story on a Sonoma County winery with a North Texas connection — a local entrepreneur and the investor group who made the jump into serious wine making with aplomb. Click here to read about Cast Wines of Dry Creek Valley.

The Mortgage Report: Are Mortgage Bonds Set For a Rally?

By Joanna England / July 31, 2017 /

Mortgage bonds moved up and down the trend line last week on news from the FED regarding interest rates. The stage appears to be set for a nice rally however, we have a busy economic calendar highlighted by the Jobs report, Inflation data as well as Housing data, says BobMortgage. In this week’s Mortgage Report, he…

White Rock Traditional Offers Plug-And-Play Living For Busy Families

By Joanna England / July 28, 2017 /

Almost every single listing out there has one or two things about it that just don’t sit right with us. Maybe it’s something with the trim, the layout, or the landscaping that just doesn’t work. With contracts closing at a rapid clip, decisions must be made quickly, and so we’re thrilled to present a Lake…

Looking For Affordable Real Estate And Good Schools? Who Isn’t?

By Joanna England / July 27, 2017 /

It’s back-to-school season, and it’s crunch time for families looking to score a home inside great school attendance areas. Of course, you’d love to hit the sweet spot where you can get into a great house with tons of amenities that is also inside a great school district, but be prepared for competition. Realtor.com just…

Lake Highlands Midcentury Modern Has Perfect Spaces For Entertaining

By Joanna England / July 26, 2017 /

In the search for a cool midcentury modern home in East Dallas, you’ll come across a lot of duds. Some of them, while once cool, have had their interiors sacrificed to the altar of dated renovations. It’s a sad sight to behold. But once in a while you come across a real gem that has…