Joanna England

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

Ebby Rising Star Kenneth Walters Sells Purdue Ave. Home at Landmark $447/ sqft

By Joanna England / October 30, 2013 /

We know that University Park dirt is flying off the market faster than you can imagine, but we had no idea how high prices were inching up. There’s a lot of value in the neighborhood — dense, walkable, top-rated schools and a responsive local police department — but Kenneth Walters, a rising star inside Ebby…

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LocalDwelling.com Lease of the Week: West End Historic Loft Will Give You a Great View of JFK 50 Events

By Joanna England / October 30, 2013 /

There’s a lot of hububb going on around the West End aas Dallas prepares to acknowledge the darker side of our city’s history: the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination. Some people, especially history buffs, are already looking for the best places to scope out the events leading up to the Nov. 22…

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Is Transit Oriented Develoment Making a Comeback? Richardson Develoment Dubbed CityLine is Betting on it

By Joanna England / October 29, 2013 /

Less than a decade ago, “transit-oriented development” was a buzzword you couldn’t escape. It was heralded by DART Rail boosters as a way to make mass transit and greater urban density more palatable and accessible. Since then we haven’t seen much in the way of successful transit-oriented development, as even Mockingbird Station — the project…

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You Can Help Guests Feel Right at Home This Holiday Season By Giving Them a Retreat, Says Margaret Chambers

By Joanna England / October 29, 2013 /

The upcoming holiday season likely will bring a guest or two to stay in your home for a few days. You have some time to create an inviting guest retreat that ensures your family and friends feel both welcome in your home while being able to escape to their own personal retreat to unwind. So, as you contemplate your guest room, follow these suggestions to ensure that your guests have a truly first-class experience.

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Tuesday Two Hundred: Gorgeous M Streets Townhome Is Light, Bright, And Close to All The Fun

By Joanna England / October 29, 2013 /

The painting of the cyclist above the dining room bench is a dead giveaway for me that the sellers of this gorgeous M Streets townhome are urban, chic, and home to some folks who would rather commute on two wheels rather than four. Considering that Transit Bikes is just across Greenville Avenue from this adorable…

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