Joanna England

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

Sneak Peek: IBB Design Fine Furnishings Invites You to Meet The Designers

By Joanna England / June 9, 2017 /

While we love it when a designer comes in and whip our homes into very stylish shape, sometimes we just want to pick their brains. What’s the method behind it all? And when it comes to interiors, personality is everything. Wouldn’t you want to meet the people you might put in charge of your most personal…

Nine Marvelous Midway Hollow Homes Offer Taste of The Neighborhood This Sunday

By Joanna England / June 7, 2017 /

Fans of the Modern Mile Home Tour will recognize this tidy little area of Midway Hollow. This is a wonderful little enclave full to the brim with lovely lots and beautiful homes. Word comes from Realtor Lindsay Thomas that several agents with listings in the area have organized their own tour from 2 to 4…

Beautiful Southern Belle on Beverly is All Modern Inside

By Joanna England / June 7, 2017 /

From the street, the warm brick facade and gracious front porch would have you assume that this is your typical Southern traditional. And while we find this home absolutely charming at the curb, with its ironwork and gas lanterns, this Highland Park home is surprisingly modern inside, making it a shoo-in as our High Caliber…

The Mortgage Report: New Data on Inflation, Housing, and Jobs Impacts Bond Market

By Joanna England / June 5, 2017 /

Inflation, housing, and jobs data will be released at a pivotal time in the bond market, says Bob Johnson (AKA BobMortgage), as he shares his position in today’s Mortgage Report. You may know him as Bob Johnson, the senior mortgage advisor at Wallick & Volk, the nation’s oldest privately-held mortgage company. Bob Johnson has helped more than 25,000 families…

Enchanted Lakes Traditional Shows Off Affordable Arlington

By Joanna England / June 2, 2017 /

Everyone in Dallas and Fort Worth is lamenting the end of affordable homes laden with amenities. But have we all forgotten about the Mid-Cities? There are still great deals to be had in Grand Prairie and especially in Arlington, which is where we found this hot, fully updated traditional listed by Coldwell Banker’s Josh Inman.