Joanna England

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

Mortgage Report: Military Airstrikes, Jobs Report Could Impact Mortgage Rates

By Joanna England / April 10, 2017 /

Military spending can be a significant buoy to a domestic economy, but a less-than-optimistic jobs report could hamper that growth. What effect will these issues have on mortgage interest rates? Bob Johnson (AKA BobMortgage) shares his opinion in today’s Mortgage Report. You may know him as Bob Johnson, the senior mortgage advisor at Wallick & Volk, the nation’s…

What a Racquet! This Unique Arlington Contemporary is a Midcities Gem

By Joanna England / April 7, 2017 /

I might have found the home that could get me to move to Arlington. Most of the time, the only way you can get me to go west of Oak Cliff is for Texas Rangers baseball. In fact, I was just there for Opening Day on Monday, and I was reminded then of how close…

Luxurious Drexel Park Hollow Condo Is Sized Just Right

By Joanna England / April 5, 2017 /

The Drexel Park Hollow condominiums is in a fantastic location. It’s ridiculously close to both the Tollway and Northwest Highway, but without all of the terrible congestion at preston Road. The building itself is a classic layout that allows for courtyard views and a visual buffer from the street, as well as quiet public spaces.…

Wondering How to Stage a Home With Pets? Some Extra Planning Pays Off, Says This Dog Trainer

By Joanna England / April 3, 2017 /

By William R. Nadeau Special Contributor As a professional dog trainer, I am often asked for pet advice for all sorts of doggie dilemmas. One question frequently comes up among clients who are selling their homes: “What do I do with my pets if my home has a showing?” Since moving to Dallas, in addition…

Munger Place Wine Walk Features Five Homes With Unique Style

By Joanna England / March 31, 2017 /

Built as a Piggly Wiggly in 1916, 313 N. Collett was converted into two single-family homes in 2004 to great results. Though it still looks like an old general store from the front, this property is a great example of adaptive reuse of historic properties. I’ve always been curious about this property in Munger Place,…