Joanna England

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

Flipping Out: Briggs Freeman Star Realtor Jenni Stolarski’s Next Project Home is Almost Ready For the MLS

By Joanna England / May 5, 2014 /

Jenni Stolarski knows Oak Cliff better than almost every other Realtor in the area. She lives in Kings Highway and works to better the neighborhood as if her next meal depended on it. And in a way, it does. She, along with her partner Val Haskell, have worked their fingers to the bone to flip…

Swiss Avenue Mother’s Day Home Tour Has a Lineup of Amazing Historic Houses You Won’t Want to Miss

By Joanna England / May 2, 2014 /

It’s a Dallas tradition to honor mom and her commitment to her family and career (and all those dang peanut butter and jelly sandwiches she made and stories she read to you, even when she said she would only read one book and ended up reading five) with a special weekend at the Swiss Avenue…

Friday Four Hundred: You Know What They Say About People Who Live in Glass Houses?

By Joanna England / May 2, 2014 /

They have great views! OK, that was a really bad joke, but it does illustrate why our Friday Four Hundred this week is an amazing property. This modern home at 8643 Groveland was just featured in the White Rock Home Tour, and is a gorgeous example of sustainable architecture and design. Not only does this two-bedroom,…

Thursday Three Hundred: Delightful and Bright Home in Hollywood Heights

By Joanna England / May 1, 2014 /

I drove by this home this past weekend as I was headed to our son’s last YMCA under-4 soccer game at Randall Park Fields near Woodrow Wilson High School. I noticed the “Coming Soon” sign in the front yard and hoped quietly to myself that when it did go on the market, there’d be plenty…

Should I Rent or Buy? Zillow Says Dallas Residents Benefit From Homeownership Quickly

By Joanna England / April 30, 2014 /

Lots of people wonder if, considering their location and income, if it’s not more financially sound to buy or rent a home in their area. In some cities, renting is the obvious choice (hello, New York!). But what about Dallas? Zillow combed some facts and figures and came up with data that shows where it…