Joanna England

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

The Mortgage Report: Trump’s Tax Reform and Existing Home Sales Figures

By Joanna England / April 24, 2017 /

Last week’s news that the Trump Administration would set tax reform in its sights, as well as new numbers on existing home sales could have a serious impact on the market. How will mortgages be affected? Bob Johnson (AKA BobMortgage) shares his opinion in today’s Mortgage Report. You may know him as Bob Johnson, the senior…

Relish The Original Details of this Sparkman Club Midcentury Modern

By Joanna England / April 21, 2017 /

Ed has done it again! I swear, Ed Murchison seems to constantly nab the most fun midcentury modern listings in the city. This cool 1961-built ranch in Northwest Dallas’ Sparkman Club Estates is so absolutely perfect, with tons of original cabinetry and finishes.

UNT Construction Students Represent State at Green Building Competition

By Joanna England / April 20, 2017 /

Green building and design is one of the fastest growing segments of today’s homebuilding market as more and more homebuyers looking to avoid the high energy bills summer’s blazing temperatures often bring. To train and encourage the green building professionals of tomorrow, the U.S. Department of Energy is hosting 40 teams from 34 schools across…

Historic Oak Cliff Home Benefits From Architecturally Sensitive Remodel

By Joanna England / April 19, 2017 /

Though it sat unchanged and rather unremarkable for years, 1001 Turner Avenue never lost its vintage charm. It just needed a skilled person with a vision to bring it back to its splendor. Built in 1925, this two-story traditional in the sought-after Kessler Highlands neighborhood has so much personality and character. Now it really shines, thanks to…

New Owners Plan to Demolish E.G. Hamilton-Designed Midcentury Modern in Highland Park

By Joanna England / April 19, 2017 /

  Originally built in 1963 for the Hexter family, E.G. Hamilton — the architect who helped found OmniPlan, the same firm that brought us NorthPark Center — designed 3616 Crescent Ave. in Highland Park to be a trend-setting home that took full advantage of the lot. The merit award-winning home is known for its excellent…