Joanna England

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

AIA Fort Worth Will Host a Design Talk With Mark Lamster

By Joanna England / June 10, 2015 /

Need something to do tonight? Take advantage of AIA Fort Worth’s free Design Talk at University of Texas at Arlington’s Fort Worth Center featuring Dallas Morning News architecture critic Mark Lamster. Lamster, who is also a professor at UTA, will discuss “the challenges of urban planning and development in Dallas specifically and Texas and the…

25 Tips To Help You Sell Your House Faster and For More Money From Guardian Mortgage

By Joanna England / June 10, 2015 /

Selling your home can be difficult, say the pros at Guardian Mortgage. Even with a great Realtor and a beautiful property, it can take a long time. And the more time that passes, the lower an offer may be. Do you want to get your house sold quickly and get the price you’re asking for…

That Old Chevy Dealership on NW Highway Will Be New Retail, But Don’t Expect a Costco

By Joanna England / June 8, 2015 /

Of course, the very first question I got when a friend forwarded me this Advocate story about the old Steakley Chevrolet dealership at Northwest Highway and Abrams was: “OMG. IS IT GOING TO BE A COSTCO???” No, folks. Costco already passed on this site, and a few others inside the city limits, so you’re pretty…

Soft Contemporary in Westover Hills Has Glam Interiors For Flawless Soirees

By Joanna England / June 8, 2015 /

As far as amenities go, golf courses are on the way out in favor of low-maintenance, family-oriented splash pads and hike and bike trails. But for this lover of the links, there’s nothing quite like having a view of a lush, well-manicured fairway. For that reason, this 1970s soft contemporary in the beautiful Tarrant County…

‘Hippie Green’ Home in Quaint Montebello Park Feels Huge Inside

By Joanna England / June 5, 2015 /

“We call it the TARDIS because it looks so small from the outside and everyone that steps in the front door says ‘WOW!’ ” seller Jodie Adams claims. She’s put her adorable Montebello Park home on the market with Realtor Bill Nelson. This home has so many cute features, including an upstairs addition that has…