Joanna England

Joanna England is the Executive Editor at CandysDirt.com and covers the North Texas housing market.

With Freezing Weather Slated For Tuesday Night, Don't Forget To Take Care of Pipes, Plants, And Pets

By Joanna England / November 11, 2013 /

Word comes from practically frazzled meteorologists throughout North Texas: Prepare for a freeze tomorrow night! If you are worried about whether you’re ready for a hard freeze, just remember the three “P”s: – Make sure your pipes are properly insulated. – Bring in all perennial plants that are not winter or freeze hardy. – Make sure your pets have a…

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Ebby Halliday Realtors CEO Mary Frances Burleson Receives NAR 2013 Distinguished Service Award

By Joanna England / November 11, 2013 /

The National Association of Realtors has good taste, that’s for sure, as the organization has selected Ebby Halliday Realtors president and CEO Mary Frances Burleson to receive the 2013 Distinguished Service Award — the highest award a Realtor can receive. Burleson was recognized by NAR chief Gary Thomas for her service at the Realtor Conference…

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Twigg Realty's Travis Horton is Planting Trees All Over Dallas For Free

By Joanna England / November 11, 2013 /

I didn’t realize that planting trees adds so much value to homes and neighborhoods until my hero, Jenni Stolarski, told me. I was interviewing her for a story regarding her reTree Oak Cliff project. As it turns out, Stolarski isn’t the only Realtor committed to a Johnny Appleseed-like tree-planting project. In fact, Twigg Realty broker…

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Neither Pricey Nor Cheap: Coldwell Banker List of Most Expensive and Affordable Markets Skips Texas Entirely

By Joanna England / November 11, 2013 /

I guess it’s good to be in the middle of the pack sometimes, especially when it comes to making lists that label cities and towns as “Most Expensive” or “Most Affordable” real estate markets. It’s a lot like dating, right? You don’t want to come off as too easy, or seem too prude, either, when…

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With Gorgeous Accessories That Make Great Gifts, Revamped Website Makes Bernadette Schaeffler Collection Easy to Browse, Buy

By Joanna England / November 8, 2013 /

I am already kvetching about Christmas. I worry about what to get friends and family, those near and dear to me, and those I’ve just met. Sometimes I buy something that speaks to me and sometimes I let the recipient do all the speaking. And sometimes, I am so busy that I just want a…

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