Joanna England

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

The Mosaic Building, a Downtown Dallas Apartment High-Rise, Catches Fire

By Joanna England / July 13, 2021 /

The Mosaic Building, a high-rise apartment building in Downtown Dallas, caught fire the afternoon of July 13. The apartment building, which has two towers — one at 20 stories and a second at 30 stories — was evacuated after a fire alarm went off. Residents who were in the building at the time say that…

With a Great Grapevine Location, This Fabulous Home Will Move Fast

By Joanna England / July 9, 2021 /

Is it just us, or does Grapevine not get enough credit? This suburb is such a great Mid-cities location, and there are definitely plenty of homes on the affordable side, such as this villa in Silver Lake Estates. This neighborhood is super close to historic downtown Grapevine, too. This particular listing just hit the market…

Have Faith: The Friary is a Divine Estate Headed to Auction With a History Almost Too Wild to Believe

By Joanna England / July 8, 2021 /

Located between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., is this incredible, iconic estate that is like a religious experience. Where else within minutes of downtown Annapolis can you find a historic estate that has been so painstakingly renovated with 270-degree views of the Severn River? The property in question is a 35,000-square-foot Georgian Revival estate dubbed The…

Champions School of Real Estate’s New Online Interactive Courses Give Students More Flexibility

By Joanna England / July 2, 2021 /

For some students, getting a real estate license can be a huge time commitment. Sometimes, full-time work or family obligations make it near impossible to manage. But what if you could get the same quality instruction the industry has come to rely on from Champions School of Real Estate, only at a self-paced, module-based format?…

Ridglea Hills Ranch Has an Unmistakable Midcentury Vibe

By Joanna England / July 2, 2021 /

Ridglea Hills is full of ranches, many of which are so exceptionally well-maintained that it would be a crime to renovate them. However, this 1952-built Midcentury Modern in the Fort Worth enclave has some really fantastic updates that don’t take away the details that make this home fun! The best thing about this home is…