Joanna England

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

Dallas Real Estate News: Report Shows Condo Sales are Fastest Growing Segment of Texas Housing Market

By Joanna England / July 3, 2014 /

Condos are hot and getting hotter, according to the Texas Condominium Mid-Year Sales Report from the Texas Association of Realtors. Statewide, condo sales rose an average of 10.5 percent year-over-year between the months of January and May of 2014. In San Antonio condo sales were up 18 percent, followed by Austin at 14 percent, Houston at…

Thursday Three Hundred: Dilbeck-Designed Santa Monica Two-Story is a Dream Come True

By Joanna England / July 3, 2014 /

Want to live in a genuine historic home? This beautiful Spanish eclectic in Santa Monica was designed by Charles Dilbeck with his signature style that combined traditional elements, old English accoutrements, and Spanish touches. Completed in 1935 and updated in a way that honors this home’s history, 6922 Vivian is a tremendous property.

When Building Successful Communities, Education is Everything For Republic Property Group

By Joanna England / July 2, 2014 /

Republic Property Group — developers of masterplanned community Light Farms in Celina, TX — has donated $2 million to Prosper ISD as well as the land for a new elementary school. The campus, which will be located within RPG’s sustainably oriented Light Farms development, a 1,070 acre community with tons of family friendly amenities.

Built For Survival: Turning a Retired Missile Silo Into Condos and Other Homes For Preppers

By Joanna England / July 2, 2014 /

I have wanted to write a piece about “prepper” real estate forever, but every time I’d find someone to talk to, they’d never offer details about their property, their home, how much of it could weather a nuclear holocaust, you know, basic stuff. I did write about the “Earth Sheltered Home” on Buckner, but it’s…

Lease of the Week: Lofts at Sylvan | Thirty Are Accepting Applications Now

By Joanna England / July 2, 2014 /

Sylvan|Thirty is the next big thing in West Dallas. It’s a live/work/play new urbanism center that is already drawing some great tenants, including Cox Farms, Teiichi Sakura’s “Ten” ramen restaurant, wine bar and cafe Bottega Italia, plus many more shops and restaurants. If this sounds like a the spot for you, Sylvan|Thirty is now accepting…