Joanna England
Joanna England is the former long-time executive editor and a founding editor at CandysDirt.com.
From Staff Reports Winter Storm Uri was a harsh reminder of the importance of homeowner’s insurance. A study by the Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University shows households that are low-income, in nonmetropolitan areas, or without a mortgage are less likely to have homeowner’s insurance. Researchers used U.S. Census Bureau data to…
Who doesn’t love hand-carved banisters, ornate stained-glass windows, artfully tiled fireplaces, and fabulous spaces to entertain? Crazy people, that’s who. If you’ve got a strong grip on your sanity, you, too, will fall in love with this absolutely stunning Eastlake Victorian in historic Cynthiana, Kentucky. Now, Kentucky might not sound like the perfect getaway, but…
Have some faith! This Annapolis, Maryland, estate hits the auction block on August 12 with Concierge Auctions and it’s absolutely divine intervention that you stop and check it out. This home has all the luxury must-haves, a wild history, and a stellar location — within minutes of downtown Annapolis and right on the Severn River.…
You’ve heard it here frequently: Building materials cost more now than they have ever before. It’s hitting home builders on all price points, from entry-level markets to higher-end custom homes. But what happens when the cost for materials blows the sales price on the contract out of the water? How much (or little) should a…
With concerns about the real estate disruptor’s profitability likely putting a lead foot on the pedal, Compass announced that the brokerage has engaged Guaranteed Rate to found OriginPoint, a new mortgage origination company that will roll out to Compass offices soon. It’s been no secret that Compass, launched as a residential real estate brokerage in…
