Joanna England

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

On SecondShelters.com: Dallas Couple Found Low-Maintenance Luxury in El Corazon de Santa Fe

By Joanna England / January 27, 2015 /

  As an art gallery owner with a love for Southwestern artists, Brian Roughton found himself making the trip to Santa Fe pretty regularly for a while. Roughton, who owns Roughton Galleries in the Dallas Design District, actually grew up in the area and knows Santa Fe quite well. So when it was time for Roughton and…

Vivo Realty Group Launches New Uptown Office With ‘Mad Men’ Themed Party

By Joanna England / January 27, 2015 /

When David Maez launched Vivo Realty, his vision was a smart, nimble brokerage that could turn on a dime to meet the needs of today’s real estate buyer, who is increasingly drawn to mobile devices and has little patience for long waits. So it was only a matter of time before the firm, which started…

Without a Tenant, Lakewood Theater Goes Dark in The Interim

By Joanna England / January 26, 2015 /

You’ve certainly heard all about the hubbub surrounding the Lakewood Theater and its many proposed tenants and transformations. Most recently, the longtime bar inside the theater, The Balcony Club, was able to renew its lease at the eleventh hour. But without management at the Lakewood Theater, the trademark tower and marquee have gone dark, much…

Fort Worth Friday: Former Home of Cowtown Mayor Betsy Price

By Joanna England / January 23, 2015 /

What a cute home! This house, the former abode of Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price, is an absolutely charming fieldstone cottage in the Bellaire neighborhood. I could totally imagine the mayor of Cowtown living in this adorable house, with its fantastic and well-maintained curb appeal and party-ready back patio.

On Second Shelters: Read Part 2 of Kathryn Roan’s ‘Evolution of Farm Ownership’

By Joanna England / January 23, 2015 /

Our sage farm and ranch columnist, Realtor Kathryn Roan, is sharing the story of her search for the most perfect horse property. In this week’s Part 2 in her series, she tells us how she found “The One.” To really understand how emotional and complex (and hilarious!) this process can be, go refresh your memory…