Joanna England

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

Realtors Alex Prins and Ryan Schwartz Launch Fashion Show to Benefit Operation Kindness

By Joanna England / August 14, 2015 /

Rogers Healy is known to attract clients with some celebrity status. Part of that is due to his rugged good looks and ubiquitous T shirts. He also hustles like crazy when it comes to his brokerage. The brand has made Healy a frequent visitor on network TV, though he still posts on the local Facebook…

Can Functional be Fun? This North Dallas Contemporary is the Best of Both Worlds

By Joanna England / August 14, 2015 /

In Dallas, 1970s contemporary architecture can be a mixed bag. Sometimes you’ll find homes where this style works. Others you’ll come across will have a weird amalgamation of traditional fixtures and finishes that don’t reflect the home’s character at all. But this 1978 soft contemporary in Brookshire Park gets most of it right. The open…

Security Alert: MetroTex Warns of Sex Offender Targeting North Texas Realtors

By Joanna England / August 13, 2015 /

Heads up, Realtors. MetroTex Association of Realtors has issued a security alert for agents about a registered sex offender named Tommie Hawkins (pictured) posing as a buyer. If you’ve been in touch with this man, call the police ASAP. Stay safe out there, folks! We have received multiple reports of activity related to a male…

Return of the City: Dallas Homeowners League Boot Camp is Saturday

By Joanna England / August 13, 2015 /

Ever wondered who to call when the storm drain starts to flood your street, how you can facilitate historic preservation, or what ways you can support your neighborhood Dallas ISD campuses? You can answer these questions and more on Saturday during the annual Dallas Homeowners League Boot Camp. The event held from 8:15 a.m. to…

Tell Us: How Do You Pronounce These Dallas Street Names?

By Joanna England / August 12, 2015 /

Are you new to Dallas? Chances are you’ve run across a few street signs that have left you puzzled. We rounded up a few of the more confusing Dallas street names and we want you to tell us how you pronounce them.