Joanna England

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

Just Like We Said, Moayedi to Buy Statler Hilton For Residential Conversion With Entertainment, Retail

By Joanna England / November 8, 2013 /

Update Nov. 9: This must be a new retro trend — the live music venue! I’m told the developer refurbishing the At. Anthony Hotel in downtown St. Antonio also has plans to re-vive a ballroom and live music venue on the rooftop. Seems that, in the 1940’s and ’50s, folks would go down to the…

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Friday Five Hundred: Northaven Traditional is Comfortable, Cute, and Completely Charming

By Joanna England / November 8, 2013 /

Let’s talk about Hill Haven Heights, OK? I love this area. It is a fabulous neighborhood bordered by North Central Expressway, Hillcrest, Forest, and Royal, so it’s extremely accessible. It’s also full of great single-family homes and a few great condo communities. It’s not far from the Park Cities, Preston Hollow, or the scads of…

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Make the Most of Fall Foliage: Harold Leidner Tells Us Which Trees Give High Impact Fall Displays

By Joanna England / November 7, 2013 /

For our money, fall is the best time of year for living in Dallas. Along with football games, the State Fair of Texas and the holidays looming just around the corner, our reward for enduring the brutal summer heat arrives in the form of refreshingly cool and crisp autumn air. It’s a great time to…

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Thursday Three Hundred: Gorgeous North Oak Cliff Home From Jenni Stolarski is Awash in Marble

By Joanna England / November 7, 2013 /

So, Jenni Stolarski is kind of my hero. Not only is this amazing Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s VP a business powerhouse, but she just flipped the most amazing home that had me pinning just about every single room (OK, every single room, no lie) to my Pinterest pin boards. Yes, y’all, it’s that beautiful. Stolarski, who…

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LocalDwelling.com Lease of the Week: Spacious Home in Flower Mound Has a Gorgeous Backyard Oasis

By Joanna England / November 6, 2013 /

Sometimes city life can feel claustrophobic, no? The walls start closing in and your neighbors seem a little too cozy for comfort. That’s a tell-tale sign that you should try your luck in wider, more open spaces. I’d suggest moving to the ‘burbs where the homes are a little larger but the amenities are still…

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