Joanna England

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

It’s Getting Serious! IBB Design is Hosting a Massive Memorial Day Sale

By Joanna England / May 27, 2016 /

As summer heats up, you’ll probably start to re-think that Italian leather sofa. Imagine sticking to it after coming inside on a warm day. Not my cup of tea, y’all! But replacing furniture is an ordeal, as it’s hard to find the right upholstery for the room, or the right shape or scale of furniture.…

Windsong Ranch Wins People’s Choice Community of the Year at Dallas Builders Association Awards

By Joanna England / May 25, 2016 /

Congratulations are in order for Windsong Ranch in Prosper, which snagged “People’s Choice Community of the Year” at the 37th annual McSAM Awards from the Dallas Builders Association. The event, which recognizes “maximum creativity in sales and marketing,” drew more than 300 entries this year with winners named in 58 categories and jurists from all over…

How Much do You Need to Make to Pay Rent in Dallas? It’s More Than You Think

By Joanna England / May 25, 2016 /

Renting is often considered to be more affordable than homeownership, but the gap between affordable rentals and affordable homes for sale is widening. According to SmartAsset’s 2016 rental affordability survey, there’s a massive income gap for renters. This year’s survey shows that, in Dallas, renters need to make $62,700 to meet HUD guidelines for affordable…

High-Caliber Agent: Micky Carr

By Joanna England / May 24, 2016 /

There’s so much more to the real estate business in North Texas than sales numbers, notable listings, and a brokerage pedigree, but we don’t often get to focus on who our neighborhood Realtors really are, what they’re passionate about, and what inspires them. That’s the goal of our High-Caliber Agent series, which takes a more…

See 511 N. Akard, a Shining Example of Adaptive Reuse, on Preservation Dallas Tour Tomorrow

By Joanna England / May 20, 2016 /

It was first built in 1958 as the home of the Relief and Annuity Board of the Baptist General Convention. The building has a 15-story tower and a three-story side structure with a rooftop deck. It has all the hallmarks of a midcentury office building — sleek, striking, floor-to-ceiling marble panels in the lobby, panels…