Joanna England

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

Texas Takes Four Spots in Kiplinger’s 10 Cheapest Cities You Want to Live in

By Joanna England / September 15, 2014 /

  I’m sure Augusta, Ga., is really nice and all, but do you really want to live there? Isn’t it a better place to visit? That’s why Kiplinger’s broke down it’s well-known list of “cheapest cities to live in” and spawned it’s list of “cheapest cities you want to live in.” That’s a pretty significant distinction,…

From Modest to Amazing, Joe Williams Says The Sky’s The Limit For Residential Elevators

By Joanna England / September 15, 2014 /

Let’s say you’re building your dream home. How long are you planning to live there? Five years? Ten years? Twenty? When you’re planning out every detail, right down to the cabinet hardware and grout colors, don’t overlook an important feature homebuyers often wish they had later: An elevator. It’s true, especially considering how many townhomes…

Get Ready For Fall in This Gorgeous Preston Royal Mediterranean

By Joanna England / September 15, 2014 /

The time of roasting marshmallows is almost upon us. We got a little sampling of fire pit weather this weekend, and it really made it hit home that fall is almost here. Heck, pumpkin spice everything is hitting the shelves, and the Arboretum is about to open their annual autumn showcase with pumpkins galore, so…

Discovering Oak Cliff: Looking For a Value? Then Look to Elmwood!

By Joanna England / September 12, 2014 /

By Patrick L. Boyd Special Contributor Ah, Oak Cliff – my how times have changed … and fast! There was a time that there were only about two or three areas anyone outside of Oak Cliff had heard of, let alone would think about living in – those of us who have been over here…

Friday Four Hundred: Remodeled Ranch Goes Sleek and Modern in Northwood Hills

By Joanna England / September 12, 2014 /

All of those 1960s ranches with outdated wallpaper and brass fixtures, ugly tile and walls everywhere are probably pretty jealous right about now. I mean, why wouldn’t they when this lovely, attention-getting remodeled 1962 ranch at 7715 Maplecrest looks like it does. I mean, it’s sexy little number in a fantastic neighborhood, with all the upgrades…