Joanna England

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

From Hells Gate to Happy Hour, These Possum Kingdom Lake Homes Deliver

By Joanna England / March 23, 2021 /

Located west of Mineral Wells, Possum Kingdom Lake is more than just a spot immortalized by The Toadies. It’s a recreational spot that has pretty much everything you’d want from a Texas lake destination. Actually, it has more than everything because it features some pretty incredible topography, including the famed Hell’s Gate, as well as…

Opendoor Launches Cash-Backed Offers For Loan Customers

By Joanna England / March 3, 2021 /

As evidenced by Zillow’s new foray into making cash offers to sellers who vibe with their Zestimate may leave some budget-minded buyers out in the cold. But what if you, too, could make a cash offer to a seller? What if you could buy a home with someone else’s cash? That’s exactly what Opendoor wants…

No Longer Just a Joke, Zillow is Making Cash Offers Based on Zestimates

By Joanna England / March 2, 2021 /

For as long as it has existed, Zillow’s “Zestimate” has been something of a joke to real estate agents. Since the firm launched the Zestimate in 2006, the first conversation between potential sellers and listing agents often deals with the misconception that the Zestimate is anything more than a computer program’s Hail Mary that lands…

How to Keep Your Pipes From Freezing (And What to Do if They Freeze Anyway)

By Joanna England / February 15, 2021 /

With rolling blackouts happening all over North Texas, and with the vast majority of Austin without power, Texas homeowners are justifiably worried about the damage structures may take during this historic winter weather. Many homes in North Texas are built on pier-and-beam foundations, which can make pipes particularly susceptible to freezing if not properly insulated.…

SNL Speaks For Everyone With On-Point House Porn Skit

By Joanna England / February 10, 2021 /

It all starts innocently enough. First, you see a “for sale” sign in a tony neighborhood and you get curious. You open up your favorite real estate app and punch in the address. But things quickly heat up once you see the words “spa-like master bath” and “wood-burning fireplace.” “Are you bored? Are you looking…