Joanna England

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

This Medical District Listing Shows The Difference Between Staging And Interior Design

By Joanna England / May 10, 2024 /

There’s a noticeable difference between a home that is staged and a home that has been designed. A home that is staged is intended to attract many people, therefore it’s neutral by necessity. However, a home that is designed is intended to create a mood. The difference is subtle but distinct. It’s that difference that…

Top Tips From Our Property Tax Protest Webinar Featuring Glenn Goodrich of PropertyTax.io

By Joanna England / May 6, 2024 /

Even with furious note-taking, attendees of our free webinar May 2 can’t be blamed for missing a few things. The event, presented by our sponsors Republic Title, was a comprehensive guide on how to protest your property taxes — and win. Hosted by property tax expert Glenn Goodrich of PropertyTax.io and CandysDirt.com founder and publisher…

Going Rogue: This Lochwood Listing Designed by Architect Donald Speck Was a Sci-Fi Movie Set

By Joanna England / May 3, 2024 /

Architect Donald Speck designed only a few homes in Dallas. The one he’s most known for is also the most visible. The pagoda-like structure on Van Dyke — an Old Lake Highlands street off of Peavy Road that has a bluff-like view of White Rock Lake — was featured in last year’s White Rock Home…

Great Updates Are a Gamechanger For This West Kessler Heights Cottage

By Joanna England / May 1, 2024 /

We all know that the three biggest selling points of a home are location, location, location. So, when you think about living in Oak Cliff, you want to live in the areas that are close to the attractions. While the location is the one thing about a house you can’t change, it’s also one of…

Emily Ruth Cannon Has Two Oak Cliff Listings That Show What You Can Get in The $400s

By Joanna England / April 26, 2024 /

When I was the associate editor at the now-defunct Oak Cliff People newspaper, I spent a significant amount of my week in Oak Cliff attending neighborhood meetings, covering events, and doing feature photography. It was a great way to get to know all of the little nooks and crannies of Oak Cliff and I enjoyed…