Joanna England

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

From Oil And Gas to Farms And Ranches: Kathryn Roan Became a Realtor to Feed Her Passion For Horses

By Joanna England / January 9, 2014 /

Is there a more perfect last name for an equestrian than “Roan”? Seriously, we think Kathryn Roan, an Ebby Halliday Realtor with Texas Equestrian Properties, was made for this business. With only a year under her belt as a Realtor, Kathryn already has excellent perspective on the market.

You’ll be seeing more of Kathryn on SecondShelters.com, and occasionally on CandysDirt.com, too, as our farm and ranch correspondent. We’re thrilled to have this talented Realtor and horse-lover on our team.

Want to find out about this lovely gal? Our Q&A with Kathryn is after the jump!

Thursday Three Hundred: Head to Fort Worth For a Terrific Tudor With Income Potential

By Joanna England / January 9, 2014 /

Let’s talk Tarrant County, folks, specifically Cowtown. Fort Worth, which is rated as a growth market and prime for investment by Trulia and Local Market Monitor, has some outstanding deals that are sure to make any homeowner happy. Take this Tudor, for instance. It’s in the sought-after Berkeley Place neighborhood just east of Forest Park…

Hearing For Proposed Oak Lawn DHA Development Slated For Feb. 6 as Neighbors Seek Accord With Housing Authority

By Joanna England / January 8, 2014 /

You remember the huge DHA project that is scheduled for the former site of the housing authority’s Kings Road project. A rezoning proposal that increased the scale, reduced parking and could perhaps exacerbate security issues on the property, had rubbed some neighbors the wrong way. Mike Harper, who runs the RezoningDHA.com website, is hoping that…

LocalDwelling.com Lease of the Week: Fantastic Penthouse in Sought-After Renaissance Tower

By Joanna England / January 8, 2014 /

Living on Turtle Creek is seriously the good life. And living in a gorgeous unit inside the Renaissance is perfect. Convenience and luxury, and great views, too. And talk about an excellent value, as this incredible unit on the 16th floor of the Renaissance Tower B has 993 square feet and leases for just $1,700…

Candy Dishes Dirt Tomorrow At Women's Council of Realtors Forum in Frisco

By Joanna England / January 7, 2014 /

Want to see Candy speak? Our wonderful founder and publisher, Candy Evans, will be speaking to the Collin County Women’s Council of Realtors tomorrow at Stonebriar Country Club, dishing dirt on real estate blogging and all the big trends hitting homes in the media. Trust me, this is not to be missed! If you don’t…