Joanna England

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

Five Questions With New Ebby Lakewood/Lake Highlands Sales Manager Rene Barrera

By Joanna England / February 18, 2016 /

Congratulations are in order for René Barrera, the new sales manager at the Lakewood/Lake Highlands Ebby office. Not only is he an East Dallas resident himself, but he’s also a natural leader, according to Mary Frances Burleson. “René brings extensive industry knowledge, as well as a strong desire to assist our Lakewood/Lake Highlands agents in taking…

A Case of the Blues: North Oak Cliff Modern Farmhouse With Vibrant Aesthetic is Fun and Stylish

By Joanna England / February 17, 2016 /

Talk about curb appeal, right? This cute home is in the neighborhood surrounding the Bishop Arts District in North Oak Cliff, which is formally called the Dallas Land & Loan. Here’s how it came about, according to the historians at the Old Oak Cliff Conservation League: In 1887, Thomas Marsalis and his partner John Armstrong…

Plans for the Oak Farms Dairy Site Were Just Released, And it’s the Bishop Arts Gateway Debacle All Over Again

By Joanna England / February 17, 2016 /

Well, You might as well call this round two of the battle over the look and feel of the Oak Cliff Gateway, as Good Fulton & Farrell just released a video of the firm’s initial plans for the redevelopment of the Oak Farms Dairy site. It’s a very visually prominent area, and what could be considered the…

Owner of Incredible Oak Lawn Townhome Wants to Rezone it to Commercial

By Joanna England / February 17, 2016 /

I’m more than a little devastated by the news that this incredible townhome at 3845 Oak Lawn might be rezoned into oblivion. You remember it, right? Sexy garage full of antique autos, gorgeous conservatory-like dining room. Just amazing. OK, that’s a little dramatic, especially considering that the owner, Shahab Salehoun, plans to add only ground-floor…

After Reporting Gas Smells on West Shore, Lakewood Resident Says Atmos Energy Response Was Admirable

By Joanna England / February 15, 2016 /

First off: Did you know that natural gas doesn’t really have a smell? An “odorant” is added to it before it’s pumped through the lines and into your home, giving it that well-known rotten egg smell. If you get a whiff of odorant, you should get out of your home and call 911, according to…