Joanna England

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

Former Realtor From Grand Prairie Helps Take Down Violent Mexican Drug Cartel

By Joanna England / January 7, 2016 /

After making several trips from Mexico to the U.S., shuttling cash and methamphetamines for the Jalisco New Generation drug cartel, Nicolas Salinas was nabbed by federal agents at the Laredo border crossing with nine kilograms of meth stashed in his vehicle. That was in 2012, but news just broke that the former Realtor of more than…

New Year, New Living Room (or Dining Room, or Den …) With These Amazing Deals

By Joanna England / January 7, 2016 /

Now that you’ve bought a little something for dang near everybody in your life, it’s time to focus on numero uno. Yeah, you. Go get yourself a little (or big) something at IBB Design Fine Furnishings this weekend during their one-day-only warehouse sale. You can score some amazing finds for up to 90 percent off at…

High Caliber Home of the Week: Warm Contemporary in Kessler Woods

By Joanna England / January 5, 2016 /

I’ve heard a few new-to-Dallas people complain that homes in our fair town are “homogenous” or “generic” or “all the same.” To which I often exclaim, “POPPYCOCK!” or something equally ridiculous. Sure, if all you look for is a McMansion on a teardown lot in the M Streets, then that’s all you’re going to find.…

North Dallas Soft Contemporary Lingers on Market Despite Attractive Floorplan and Schools

By Joanna England / January 5, 2016 /

The shady lot, the open spaces, and the cool angles in this 1970s soft contemporary in North Dallas really speak to me. I have a fondness for the style, as it translates easily to modern and transitional decor without feeling forced. Of course, sometimes the kitchens are outdated, with formica and linoleum and kitchen cabinets…

M/I Homes Opens New Model in McKinney’s Park Ridge Thursday

By Joanna England / January 4, 2016 /

If you’re like most Realtors and other real estate professionals in Dallas-Fort Worth, chances are you’ve been working straight through the winter break. And if that’s the case, you probably are ready to see something new and give your eyes, brain, and business a little reset. There’s no better opportunity to meet and greet and…