Joanna England

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

Tudor Townhome in Craig Ranch Isn’t Your Typical Collin County Home

By Joanna England / July 14, 2016 /

Take a moment to browse through the current stock of homes in Collin County and one thing comes across loud and clear — there’s a complete void of diversity in architecture. You have to really scour through listings in the older parts of Plano, or snatch up one of the very rare (and pricey!) historic…

Kings Highway Cottage Was a Labor of Love for One Stylish Couple

By Joanna England / July 13, 2016 /

Caroline and Kyle Randolph weren’t even in town when the newlywed nest of their dreams came on the market. They had been hunting for a while, and were starting to get a little discouraged. “My dad drove by this house and saw this agent putting the sign in the yard,” Caroline said. “He begged her…

Cinnamon Shore is the Sweet Spot of Texas Gulf Coast

By Joanna England / July 13, 2016 /

If you love the communities that line 30A, but feel like that’s too much distance and travel for a family vacation, consider something a little closer, and a lot sweeter. Valerie Jarvie offers an inside look at the delectable architecture in the Gulf Coast vernacular at Cinnamon Shore. The development is launching its final phase,…

High-Caliber Agent: Brandon Stewart Gets His Hustle from Gene Simmons

By Joanna England / July 12, 2016 /

When opportunity knocks, Brandon Stewart races to the door. That’s how this David Griffin & Company agent has made a name for himself in the very niche market of modern homes. Sellers seek out this expert Realtor to market their unique properties, making him a very sought-after brand. But besides the everyday hustle of the…

Downtown Dallas Residents Rally Around Police Officers

By Joanna England / July 8, 2016 /

The relationship between residents of downtown Dallas and the officers sworn to protect and serve them hasn’t always been an easy one. In fact, it took a lot of outcry and shaming of city officials and a lot of issues put on blast via Twitter and Facebook to get Dallas Police to start focusing on…