Joanna England

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

Preservation Dallas: Despite Progress, Historic Homes Still Left Unprotected

By Joanna England / November 13, 2015 /

Right now, 4901 Live Oak isn’t much more than a pile of rubble. That’s despite a lot of outrage and manic phone calls to City Hall from preservationists. It’s not unlike the reports that streamed in about the Bishop Arts District building that was razed yesterday, or the proposed bulldozing of several cottages on 10th…

RIP, 4901 Live Oak: Crews Tear Down Home Couple Once Hoped To Transform

By Joanna England / November 13, 2015 /

It’s a sad day for preservationists, as the red brick traditional at 4901 Live Oak that was once the center of a fierce neighborhood zoning debate comes down. We knew this day was coming, but we still felt unprepared for the carnage we witnessed. This is one of those situations where we have to look…

Ticket Giveaway: Win a Pair of Tickets to the Lakewood Home Festival This Weekend

By Joanna England / November 13, 2015 /

As promised, we have a very special treat for our loyal readers today! While tonight is the famed auction party sponsored by Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate benefiting the Lakewood Early Childhood PTA, themed “Friday Night Fever” this year (do you have your jumpsuit ready?), tomorrow kicks off the two-day home festival that has become somewhat…

Dallas Has Pricey Dirt: New Homes Under $200K Are Getting Harder to Find, Economist Says

By Joanna England / November 12, 2015 /

We’re seeing tons of apartment construction, but what about affordable single-family homes? They’re getting more and more rare inside Dallas, especially if you’re shopping for a new home. According to Steve Brown’s story, the first-time homebuyer price range is thinning out in a big way, and if you want a new home, plan on a…

Kessler Woods Home With Walls of Windows Has Midcentury Vibe

By Joanna England / November 11, 2015 /

Sure, it was built in 2008, but this Kessler Woods home has an unmistakeable midcentury modern vibe throughout its 3646 square feet. Some of if can be spotted from the curb — the long red brick wall, exposed beams, and angled roof all hearken to a California Cliff May type feel. Of course, this home…