Joanna England

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

What to Watch: ‘My Big Family Renovation’ Featuring Jen Hatmaker Debuts at 10 p.m. on HGTV

By Joanna England / August 7, 2014 /

  I love Jen Hatmaker. Seriously. Just love her. A friend of mine who lives in Buda introduced me to her a while back. They lived in the same neighborhood and I swear, my friend has the most gigantic girl crush on Jen. After a while I realized that it was completely justified. So now Jen…

Watch Out, Realtors and Homeowners: Thief Targeting Sellers is Back in Town

By Joanna England / August 7, 2014 /

  Ebby Halliday Realtor Lydia Player wants to warn Realtors and homeowners that a notorious thief is back in town and up to his old tricks, targeting homes for sale by owner and Realtors, too, primarily in upscale Dallas neighborhoods. He’s been seen in Oklahoma and Waco, but now Stan Tucker is back in Dallas. Jump…

Thursday Three Hundred: Contemporary in Little Forest Hills Features Big Windows, Tall Ceilings

By Joanna England / August 7, 2014 /

By now you know the motto of East Dallas’ weirdest neighborhood: “Keep Little Forest Hills Funky.” In this neighborhood that reminds most people of Austin, you’ll find tiny cottages and bungalows with low ceilings and wood siding. Some of them have been added on, some have been remodeled, and some have been renovated inside and…

Inventory Woes Continue to Affect Home Prices, Sales, Says CoreLogic Report for June

By Joanna England / August 6, 2014 /

With Texas and Dallas clocking in a small uptick in inventory, everyone’s wondering if we the market is poised to stabilize soon and if our time of scarcity and rising prices is over. According to the latest report from CoreLogic, not so much. “Home prices are continuing to rise fueled by ongoing tight supply, low…

Lease of the Week: Farmers Market Loft Can Come Furnished For a Fee

By Joanna England / August 6, 2014 /

I think you know by now that this building is pretty much my favorite lofts in Dallas. It has a great location, wonderful views, and fabulous amenities. And it has a true, open loft layout that makes any decor look swank. These units aren’t often up for rent, and when they do, they tend to…