Joanna England

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

East Dallas MLS Annual TREPAC Bake Off Was Out of This World

By Joanna England / March 3, 2016 /

Dallas City Center director Kevin Caskey probably did an extra spin class yesterday evening. I mean, how else could he stay in such great shape after an event like the East Dallas MLS “Cake Wars for TREPAC” yesterday? The auction, which benefited the Texas Real Estate Political Action Committee that focuses on protecting homeowners’ rights,…

Your Dream Midcentury California Ranch Right in the Heart of Lakewood

By Joanna England / March 1, 2016 /

A lot of the midcentury modern homes on the market in Dallas are either a handyman special or move-in ready. Rarely do you find a superb, spacious California-style midcentury that only needs a little TLC, or one that has such a perfect layout on just one story. Or one that combines style, location, and architecture…

Body Found in Backyard of Oak Cliff Home is Former Owner Ron Shumway, Dallas Police Confirm

By Joanna England / February 26, 2016 /

We all had our suspicions news broke the news last year about a body found, encased in concrete, in the backyard of 725 N. Winnetka after the home’s sale. After all, the owner, former DART bus driver Ron Shumway, had been missing for some time. It wasn’t until later that Rachel Stone at the Oak Cliff Advocate discovered…

Guardian Angel: Pete Amaya Feels Called to Make Homeownership Dreams Come True With Guardian Mortgage

By Joanna England / February 25, 2016 /

We love hearing stories that really put a face on the good people in the home loan industry, which is why we’re so thrilled to feature Pete Amaya of Guardian Mortgage Company on the blog today. He’s this month’s Guardian Angel, and we love that he’s putting down roots in Prosper, building a new home,…

Hunters and Sportsmen Gather at Anteks Curated For Park Cities Quail Kickoff

By Joanna England / February 24, 2016 /

Dean Fearing is becoming a regular at Anteks Curated where store owner and friend of Fearing’s, Jason Lenox, houses his latest cookbook. “We had a fall ’15 event where Dean autographed The Texas Food Bible and generously mingled with the guests. The good time convinced us that we should do it again.” Jason shared. When…