Joanna England

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

Remodeled Ranch in Wynnewood North Features Fun Midcentury Modern Updates

By Joanna England / December 16, 2016 /

Wynnewood North is one of my favorite Oak Cliff neighborhoods, probably because it reminds me so much of East Dallas. Midcentury homes on large grassy lots lining quiet streets shaded by mature trees inhabited by kind, interesting people … who doesn’t want that? And this home, a brand new listing from Melissa O’Brien with the…

Realtors Share Their Views on a Wild 2016 Market and The Road Ahead

By Joanna England / December 15, 2016 /

  Real estate is a seasonal business, for the most part. Spring is a hot time for homebuyers, while many sellers flood the market in fall. But for North Texas, 2016 had a mind of its own. We wanted to hear real stories about this year from a closely curated pool of Realtors and brokers…

Fully Renovated Elmwood Bungalow is a Treat For the Eyes

By Joanna England / December 13, 2016 /

We’ve been quite optimistic about Elmwood, a little Oak Cliff enclave that has rolling terrain paired with a broad range of architectural styles on moderately sized lots. In the northern reaches of Oak Cliff, this was the last bastion of truly affordable homes. Looks like investors were thinking the same thing, as we’ve seen scores…

RIP, Penson House: O’Neil Ford-Designed Midcentury Modern Meets Wrecking Ball Today

By Joanna England / December 13, 2016 /

Feel free to share your memories of this architectural masterpiece in the comments. Here are our favorite stories about the Penson House:

Flip or Flop Co-Stars Tarek and Christina Separate, Vow to Continue HGTV Show Together

By Joanna England / December 12, 2016 /

Controversy seems to follow Tarek and Christina El Moussa like a bad smell, as the couple, co-stars of HGTV’s “Flip or Flop” have separated after a domestic dispute in May at their California home. Reports from TMZ and other sources say that the police were called to the couple’s home for a “possibly suicidal male with…