Joanna England

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

Ken Hughes, Mockingbird Station Developer, Dies After Brief Illness

By Joanna England / November 29, 2014 /

We were saddened to hear that the developer of the transit-oriented development by which North Texas judges all other rail-adjacent construction, Mockingbird Station, has passed. Ken Hughes was the brains behind the mixed-use project that was anchored to the DART Rail station on Mockingbird Lane near US 75. It was a revolutionary concept when built…

$400K And Up is a Diverse Price Range in Dallas

By Joanna England / November 28, 2014 /

I think that the $400Ks are the new $300Ks in Dallas, with a greater diversity of homes in established neighborhoods coming with features you used to see in houses priced around $300,000. Today we take a look at three different homes from three different brokerages in three different neighborhoods to see what you can get…

Historic Property Offers Unique Opportunity in North Oak Cliff

By Joanna England / November 27, 2014 /

Happy Thanksgiving! Looking for something to be grateful for? Here at CandysDirt.com we’re absolutely grateful for the amazing deals you can still find in Dallas, especially in North Oak Cliff. This area of Dallas is super hot, and it’s difficult to find a deal thats in good shape. But we’ve found a great candidate for…

World Travelers D’Andra Simmons and Jeremy Lock Open Their Doors For ABPA Homes For The Holidays Home Tour

By Joanna England / November 26, 2014 /

(Editor’s Note: We originally published a version of this story last year, but since D’Andra and Jeremy are graciously opening the doors of their beautiful Lindenwood contemporary again for the Friday, Dec. 5 ABPA Homes for the Holidays Home Tour, we decided to take another look at this lovely home!) D’Andra Simmons hopes you’ll get…

Inspiring Casa Linda Home Bridges Contemporary Design With Craftsman Aesthetic (And a Creek, Too!)

By Joanna England / November 26, 2014 /

Dan Koller, the absolutely incredible publications manager over at Dave Perry-Miller & Associates, sent this listing my way on Monday. “Something tells me this house will tickle your fancy,” Koller said. Holy cannoli, was he right! Not only that, but I drive by this home all the time, but I had no idea what kind…