Joanna England

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

Toned Down For The Masses, This Vintage Lakewood Gem is Now For Lease

By Joanna England / September 24, 2014 /

  We talked about this beauty at 6832 Westlake back when it had a lime green bar, swag curtains that would make Betty Draper weak, and some truly groovy shag carpeting. It was 1960s and ’70s luxury at its finest! Well, all that’s left of this home’s formerly funky decor is the cool gilded wallpaper…

How Was Uptown Made? Patrick Kennedy’s Story Will Make You Think

By Joanna England / September 23, 2014 /

For the longest time, the story of how Uptown came to be successful centered around greedy developers wanting to build towers and condos for only those who could afford it. But Patrick Kennedy of “Car Free in Big D” paints a much more nuanced picture of how Dallas’ most walkable neighborhood came about. Jump for…

Celebrate Fall at Light Farms on Saturday

By Joanna England / September 23, 2014 /

It’s the perfect opportunity to see what all the hubbub is about up in Prosper, as Light Farms hosts a community kick off day celebrating the return of cooler temps. The event, which will feature open houses at the many beautiful new home models inside the community priced between $240K and $600K, also includes family-style…

Tuesday Two Hundred: Updates Come Close, But Miss The Mark With This Little Forest Hills Home

By Joanna England / September 23, 2014 /

I’m sure real estate investors work very hard to manage the properties they purchase, to ensure that they not only net a good profit, but become a great home potential buyers. Quality materials, attention to detail, and preserving a home’s character are all parts of making a good flip a great one. But some investment…

More Residential Development in West Dallas is a Boon For The Entire City, Says DMN Editorial Board

By Joanna England / September 22, 2014 /

I have to agree with The Dallas Morning News editorial board on this one: More residential development in West Dallas benefits everyone. How they arrived at the conclusion is another matter. Take this paragraph for example: While this might sound like a chicken-or-egg question — which comes first, housing or residents? — the answer is clear: It’s…