Joanna England

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

Ask a Stager: When Staging a Vacant House, Should You Consider Using Prop Furniture?

By Joanna England / June 11, 2013 /

According to this story in the Wall Street Journal, prop furniture is making a comeback for sellers staging homes in the hot residential real estate market. As any CandysDirt.com reader knows, expert staging advice can be the difference between just selling a home and profiting from your home. Still, could a cardboard settee really make the difference between “For Sale” and “Pending”?

So we asked Karen Eubank of Eubank Staging if faux furniture is a cost-effective way for owners staging vacant or unoccupied homes, and how they can maximize their staging budgets to make the most from their property. See what the expert designer had to say after the jump.

Tuesday Two Hundred: Vida Con Agua — This Azle Abode is Just What a Water-Loving Dad Needs!

By Joanna England / June 11, 2013 /

My dad is big on fishing. He loves to get out on the lake and waste a few hours with a friend, sitting in relative silence and drinking something cold. We lived super close to a great fishing hole growing up, but not everyone is so lucky. Well, until now. Does your dad crave easy…

What Makes a Public Space? Head to CONFAB Tomorrow at The House of Blues to Find Out

By Joanna England / June 10, 2013 /

It’s an exciting event tomorrow sponsored by LocalDwelling.com that will shake up how you see the places where people gather.

It’s called “CONFAB — a Dallas Parks Foundation Conversation,” and it kicks off tomorrow at 7 p.m. at the House of Blues. Talk will center around public spaces, hiking, biking, and transportation. Find out more after the jump!

Monday Morning Millionaire: What Dad Wouldn’t Be Thrilled With a Putting Green Just Outside His Study?

By Joanna England / June 10, 2013 /

Father’s Day is Sunday, and if you’re looking for a special way to surprise Dad and house hunting at the same time, this home will make any father flip his lid! This Southern Traditional at 6414 Deloache — one of the most coveted streets in Preston Hollow — has a private study full of rich…

Monday Morning Millionaire: What Dad Wouldn't Be Thrilled With a Putting Green Just Outside His Study?

By Joanna England / June 10, 2013 /

Father’s Day is Sunday, and if you’re looking for a special way to surprise Dad and house hunting at the same time, this home will make any father flip his lid! This Southern Traditional at 6414 Deloache — one of the most coveted streets in Preston Hollow — has a private study full of rich…