Joanna England

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

Prairie Style in Peak’s Addition Offers Designer Take on Historic Charm

By Joanna England / May 17, 2017 /

We’ve all seen it happen: A well-meaning buyer purchases an older home inside a historic district and sets to work making a 100-year-old home fit a 21st century lifestyle, but instead of maintaining the character and feel of the home, they iron out the quirkiness and history into basic oblivion. However, in the case of…

Meet The Designer: IBB Design Fine Furnishings Hosts Open House June 17

By Joanna England / May 16, 2017 /

Sure, it’s nice to have a designer come in and whip your home into very stylish shape, but wouldn’t you love to learn more about what inspires them? 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…

The Mortgage Report: June Rate Hike Likely; Will Mortgage Rates Go Lower Before Then?

By Joanna England / May 15, 2017 /

A June fed funds rate hike is likely. What is the impact it will have on mortgage rates before the hike? Which way will they go? Bob Johnson (AKA BobMortgage) is there to give his lock or float opinion with today’s Mortgage Report. Johnson is the senior mortgage advisor at Wallick & Volk, the nation’s oldest privately-held mortgage company. He has…

Colorful, Cozy, and Cute Airplane Bungalow in Kings Highway

By Joanna England / May 12, 2017 /

Some of the most popular neighborhoods in North Oak Cliff are sought after for their proximity to the Bishop Arts District. That’s great and all, but for some of us — me included — I’d prefer less crazy and crowded digs. That’s what’s wonderful about the Kings Highway Conservation District, which is a terrific little…

North Dallas Midcentury Modern Boasts Open Floor Plan, Soaring Ceilings

By Joanna England / May 10, 2017 /

Sure, midcentury moderns seem to be popping up on the market more often now, but it’s rare to find a home that is both as large and as open as this midcentury located in North Dallas. Not only that, but its on a huge lot — almost three quarters of an acre. And once you…