Joanna England

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

Adorable Traditional is a Hot Deal in Hollywood Heights

By Joanna England / February 10, 2017 /

Hollywood Heights is known for its quaint Tudors and traditionals. The whole neighborhood is full of head-turning American interpretations of classical architectural styles, but there’s something to be said for an understated traditional. And as it turns out, there’s one such traditional available in the neighborhood, listed by East Dallas Real Estate‘s own Britt Lopez.…

Views for Miles: Beautiful, Eye-Catching Midcentury Modern in Lochwood

By Joanna England / February 8, 2017 /

If you’ve driven down Easton Road toward Lake Highlands Drive, no doubt you’ve likely see this home before. It commands a very visible corner in Lochwood, perched upon a hill. Its square build and curved second-story balcony are distinctive and offer views of the nearby neighborhood from its vantage. And now it’s about to be…

IBB Design in Frisco Hosts Day of Workshops Feb. 25

By Joanna England / February 7, 2017 /

While we marvel at photos of gorgeous homes day in and day out, you’d be surprised at how design-challenged some of us on the CandysDirt.com staff are. And with how quickly new products and materials are coming on the market, playing catch-up is a tough game for anyone in the real estate profession. That’s why…

The Mortgage Report: Trump’s Order Reining in Dodd-Frank Could Make Home Lending Easier

By Joanna England / February 6, 2017 /

Just this past week, President Donald Trump issued an executive order that loosened lending restrictions instituted by Dodd-Frank. How will this, combined with the Fed’s recent uptick in interest rates, affect mortgages? 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,…

Are Townhomes The Future of Dallas Urban Living? We Wouldn’t Object!

By Joanna England / February 3, 2017 /

Townhomes are growing more and more popular in Dallas, as more larger, older homes are scraped and subdivided into blocks of three-story townhomes. This community, located just off of Knox and Cole, features a contemporary facade and really beautiful interiors. And at $415,000, this lovely townhome is perfect for those who want a walkable, urban…