Joanna England

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

Is The Market Cooling? One Texas Town is Seeing Big Price Reductions

By Joanna England / August 17, 2021 /

We’ve seen more than a few reports come out recently saying that the market is in for a slow down. In fact, the Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University recently released a report on that fact. While in some markets, buyers are rejoicing at the prospect of a slowdown, in others, it…

Get The Skinny on This Boston House With a Strange Tale of Sibling Rivalry

By Joanna England / August 16, 2021 /

According to listing agent Carmela Laurella of CL Properties, “The Skinny House” in Boston’s North End is an iconic landmark. The home, which has a history far larger than its stature, has been a single-family residence, an Airbnb, and now it could be yours for just $1.2 million. The home is just 10.4 feet wide at…

Living in Spite: The Skinny House in Boston’s North End Lists For $1.2 Million

By Joanna England / August 12, 2021 /

Back in 1862 (or in 1874 depending on who’s telling the story), two brothers in Boston were in a feud. The brothers had inherited land in Boston’s North End after the death of their father. But while one brother was away serving in the military, the other took it upon himself to build a house…

This Lochwood Ranch is a Sleeper That Has Everything You Want

By Joanna England / August 12, 2021 /

Listen, I might be biased, but some of the best houses that are hitting the market these days are in the East Dallas enclave of Lochwood. I mean, what’s not to love about Lochwood? We’ve lauded and praised and fawned over this neighborhood for as long as the staff at CandysDirt.com has been dishing the…

A Truly Festive Ridgmar Home With Irresistible Designer Touches

By Joanna England / August 6, 2021 /

Sure, most people know us for covering oodles of Dallas real estate, but we love writing about Fort Worth! That’s especially true when we find homes like this adorable Ridgmar ranch with some absolutely fabulous designer touches. I mean, look at that chandelier in the great room! Fans of the Dorothy Draper aesthetic will go…