Joanna England

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

Love Maximalism? A Bold New Hue’s Carissa Henderson Just Listed The Perfect Home For You

By Joanna England / May 17, 2024 /

When you put your home on the market, the prevailing advice on staging is to declutter and depersonalize. You’re supposed to get rid of all the knick-knacks, paint neutrals on your walls, and take down the family photos. It’s popular advice because, in most cases, it’s warranted. However, in Carissa Henderson’s case, we’re glad she…

With 16 Homes on Tour, You’re Sure to Find Your Hideaway This Weekend in Lindale

By Joanna England / May 16, 2024 /

Hideaway is just that — a community that feels removed from the hustle and bustle of modern life. For that reason, it’s no wonder that this Lindale enclave is so sought after. Lucky for you, there’s a great opportunity to find your own Hideaway this weekend during the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate I-20…

New 1,500-Home, Master-Planned Community Called Northspur Coming to Terrell

By Joanna England / May 15, 2024 /

Terrell is the gateway to East Texas, just outside Dallas County. In this growing Kaufman County town, Hines and Trez Capital are planning a 700-acre master-planned community they’ve dubbed Northspur. It was cause for celebration, with city officials and developers coming together for an official groundbreaking. “In light of the ongoing suburban growth of Dallas…

Cedar Crest Midcentury Ranch Has Downtown Dallas Views, Updates, And Income Potential

By Joanna England / May 15, 2024 /

Cedar Crest Golf Course turns 105 this year. The course, which hosted the 1927 PGA Championship, underwent a renovation two years ago that delivered big upgrades to the Southern Dallas mainstay. In the neighborhood surrounding the course, upgrades are happening at a more gradual but nonetheless impressive pace. In fact, Cedar Crest might be one…

Is it Cheaper to Rent? This Study Says You Need to Make at Least $97K to Buy a Home in Dallas

By Joanna England / May 13, 2024 /

Everything is bigger in Dallas, including your mortgage payment. If you want to buy a home in Dallas, one recent study says that you need to earn at least $97,000 to afford a home in Big D. According to a recent study from GoBankingRates, the average home value in Dallas is $331,957 as of March…