Joanna England

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

Home Prices Hit Highs in 2014, But Will Oil Prices Bring Down The Building Boom?

By Joanna England / January 12, 2015 /

It seems like economists can’t make heads or tails of the dropping oil prices, other than it’s good for consumers. I filled my little hybrid up the other day for less than $30, so I’m going to call it an obvious win in that column. But with the high demand and limited supply of housing…

The Walls Are Rising: AIA Dallas to Screen 1967 Film on The Future of Dallas

By Joanna England / January 12, 2015 /

Past, meet future. It’s just incredible how often we think and talk about the destiny of our city and how it is tied to the Trinity River. The discussion we’re having about this natural resource that bisects Dallas, some of them behind closed doors, isn’t a new one. In fact, we’ve been talking about the…

Caruth Meadows Midcentury Ranch is So Splendid!

By Joanna England / January 9, 2015 /

Color! Shine! This beautiful Friday Four Hundred is a total feast for the eyes. Not only that, this high-style home is in a fantastic neighborhood that is close to restaurants, shopping, and amenities, as well as both Northwest Highway and North Central Expressway. Listed with Brittney Warren of Rogers Healy and Associates, 4721 Ridgelawn is…

Gorgeous Georgian in Winnetka Heights One of Dallas’ Most Beautiful Homes

By Joanna England / January 8, 2015 /

“There’s something dreamy about the home as you approach it; its old-world charm and unique facade command your admiration unlike anything in the neighborhood,” said Crystal Gonzalez, a Realtor with David Griffin and owner of 306 N. Windomere, our High Caliber Home of the Week. “Call it Greek revival, call it Georgian federal, either way…

North Dallas Home Has Great Style at a Wonderful Price

By Joanna England / January 8, 2015 /

So many people are discovering that, while year-over-year home price increases are great indicators of high demand and a hot market, it’s making many great neighborhoods in Dallas less affordable. Homes in Merriman Park and University Terrace are being priced in the $300K to $400K range, and occasionally in the $500K range. You can’t get…