Joanna England

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

IBB Day of Design Features Shay Geyer on “Greenery”

By Joanna England / February 20, 2017 /

Many were perplexed when Pantone announced that the 2017 color of the year was “Greenery” — how on earth do you add such a bold, lively, and by all means bright shade to home decor? But for IBB Design Fine Furnishing’s Shay Geyer, it was a green light to inspiration. She’s found just the right…

Feast Your Eyes on This Adorable Brick Cottage in Gastonwood

By Joanna England / February 17, 2017 /

Some things never go out of style, and we count the quaint brick cottages of East Dallas on that list. This one in the Lakewood-area enclave of Gastonwood is a perfect example. Red brick, classic black shutters, and tidy traditional architecture is a dream from the curb.

Dallas-Based Bella Vita Custom Homes Goes Belly Up After Branching Out in Austin

By Joanna England / February 16, 2017 /

According to a brand new investigative report from KXAN in Austin, Dallas-based Bella Vita Custom Homes has declared bankruptcy. The builder, after failing to pay subcontractors and losing vast sums of client money, has permanently closed and remains a target in lawsuits. Bella Vita was founded in Dallas in 2010, with its trademark white crest…

Classic East Kessler Traditional Excels at Everyday Living

By Joanna England / February 15, 2017 /

Most people with kids have a wish list when it comes to home shopping. Casual entertaining, open floor plans, outdoor living, and a sweet master retreat all make homebuyers with children weak in the knees. This brand new listing from David Griffin & Company Realtor Crystal Gonzalez has every single one of those things, plus…

The Mortgage Report: Big News For Markets This Week Could Make Waves For Homebuyers

By Joanna England / February 13, 2017 /

There are some big events happening this week that could heavily influence mortgages, says Bob Johnson (AKA BobMortgage) in today’s Mortgage Report. Will the stock market remain buoyed? 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 get…