Joanna England

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

Sweet Split Level on Large Lot is a Rare Find in Hollywood Heights

By Joanna England / October 31, 2014 /

Here we have another great listing from Britt Lopez in Hollywood Heights, only Lopez knows this home a little bit better than some of her previous listings. Why? Because she once owned it! This sweet split level at 1108 Valencia has so many cool selling points. Besides having a practically enormous master suite (unheard of!) and…

University Park Condo is Perfect For a Small Family

By Joanna England / October 30, 2014 /

At certain price points, property values and housing demand in the Park Cities owe a lot to the top-rated schools in Highland Park ISD, and it’s an area where you’ll see well-maintained luxury condo and townhome developments that add just the right amount of density to the area. It’s less garden-style apartment or walk-up and more…

It All Started With a Barn: Bruce Graf and Susie Samuels Use Reclaimed Wood With Stunning Results

By Joanna England / October 29, 2014 /

By Diane Feffer Special Contributor Last year before the holidays, Kennedale homeowners Stephanie and Greg Mulkey were enjoying their son’s passage through high school. “We thought  that one of the best tangible gifts we could give him would be a ‘man cave’ where he could experience some daily ‘down time’ after high school,”said the Mulkeys.…

Trulia’s ‘Haunted Open House’ Is Wicked Fun

By Joanna England / October 29, 2014 /

We’ve been on the receiving end of boatloads of Halloween-themed press releases, but nothing really sticks with you like a cool video. That’s why I love this hidden-camera gem from Trulia, which rigs a cluttered Victorian with a murder back story with some pulleys and sheets for an old-school fright fest! Jump for the full…

Cozy Cottage in Little Forest Hills Has Updates Plus Original Character

By Joanna England / October 29, 2014 /

If you think you’ve seen this cute little cottage at 8919 Forest Hills Blvd., your eyes aren’t playing tricks on you. We actually featured this space before, but at that time it was the office of interior designer Kim Armstrong. She transformed this home from a hoarder’s hellhole to a gorgeous, cozy little Little Forest…