Joanna England

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

How Will CFPB Rules Affect Your Closing? Brittany Washington of Community National Title Answers

By Joanna England / August 20, 2015 /

On Oct. 3, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s “Know Before You Owe” rules will go into effect. This has made some real estate agents a little nervous. How can they avoid delays? How can they manage their clients expectations? We wanted to get the low-down on how the new rules will affect closings, so we…

You Can Walk to School From These Amazing North Texas Homes

By Joanna England / August 19, 2015 /

I’m sure you’re already well aware that school is about to start. I mean, if you’ve managed to ignore the commercials, advertisements, and the groans of youths heard all over the state, keep doing what you’re doing. If you’re frantically trying to figure the whole back-to-school rigamarole out, the last thing you want to do…

Greenland Hills Tudor is a Picture-Perfect Family Home

By Joanna England / August 18, 2015 /

Is this home not the most classic thing you’ve ever seen? The high pitch of the roof, the arched red-stained door, and the beautiful stone exterior is just full of character. It’s a real delight to look at. Additionally, this Greenland Hills listing from David Griffin Realtor Robert Kucharski is inside one of Dallas ISD’s…

Four Hurdles Faced By First-Time Homebuyers (And How to Avoid Them)

By Joanna England / August 17, 2015 /

Every homebuyer faces a few hurdles along the way, but first-time buyers seem to have the most. Their inexperience, combined with a crowded market and sometimes time-consuming mortgage process, can make homebuying significantly more difficult for these new buyers. Fortunately, if you’re a first-time homebuyer, the process can go smoothly. Simply study up on the…

As Developer Peels Back The Layers of Sheetrock, a 150-Year-Old Log Cabin is Revealed in Flower Mound

By Joanna England / August 17, 2015 /

What a cool story out in Flower Mound, where developer Curtis Grant was beginning the demo process at 4801 Quail Run, a home he purchased that was sold as you’re average 1970s traditional. Here’s the description from listing agent Jeannie Seth: Rare opportunity! Original 1970 home added entire 2nd attached home in 2003, perfect for…