Joanna England

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

Relocating to Dallas? So Are 54,000 Other Households Says National Association of Realtors Report

By Joanna England / October 1, 2013 /

Dallas is a pretty dang popular place to move to, with 54,388 households moving into Big D according to the National Association of Realtors. While Dallas County ranks second behind Houston and ahead of third-place Tarrant County in households relocating to our fair burg, more people are packing it in.

Tuesday Two Hundred: Lakeland Hills Contemporary Would Shine With The Right Touch

By Joanna England / October 1, 2013 /

Sure, a fresh coat of paint is necessary for a home heading for the market, but it won’t make a $250,000 home into a $325,000 home. And while 8806 Rolling Rock is a good, balanced contemporary home, it’s a listing that’s fallen victim to optimistic pricing. There’s no reason why this three-bedroom, two-bath home in…

Has Campaign For "A New Dallas" Stalled? Elan City Lights Development Just East of Highway 345 Will Get a Great View of a Crumbling Roadway

By Joanna England / September 30, 2013 /

  (Photo: Steve Brown/DMN) It was just three months ago that all anyone in urbanism forums or on staff at city magazines could talk about was this “A New Dallas” campaign to raze Highway 345 that bisects the urban core of Dallas. As the beautifully constructed website said, the 345 was already crumbling, so instead…

Monday Morning Millionaire: Devonshire is The Perfect Location For Your Custom Home

By Joanna England / September 30, 2013 /

A dear friend and Realtor and I were talking over the weekend about how many more young families are moving inside 635. It seems like every home that goes on the market is snapped up by a family with children or with one on the way. It’s truly amazing, especially considering that most families were…

WCR High Tea Ticket Giveaway Winner: Sherri Thurman!

By Joanna England / September 30, 2013 /

Congratulations, Sherri, on winning a ticket to this Thursday’s Women’s Council of Realtors High Tea and Fashion Show at Brookhaven Country Club! This amazing event benefits the “Be The Difference Foundation” in the fight against ovarian cancer. The high tea and fashion show is an excellent networking event and it’s totally sold out! Congrats, Sherri,…