Joanna England

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

Candy's Lease of the Week: Cedar Springs Townhome is Super Chic Inside And Out

By Joanna England / May 15, 2013 /

Sometimes I wish I was living in a townhome. They are great if you want more space but not so much maintenance. Some are semi-detached, some are fully detached, but the big upside to them is that you get the convenience of condo living without neighbors above and below, plus many townhomes come with tidy…

Boarding House Where Lee Harvey Oswald Hung His Hat To Hit The Market in June

By Joanna England / May 15, 2013 /

  Photo: Vernon Bryant/Dallas Morning News Lee Harvey Oswald lived in the unassuming brown brick house at 1026 N. Beckley Avenue right up until he was apprehended for allegedly shooting the president. It was the last place he is known to have lived. And now it can be yours. It’ll cost you, of course. The…

Ticket Giveaway: Comment to Win Two Tickets to The Dallas Modern Expo This Weekend

By Joanna England / May 14, 2013 /

Sponsored by some of the biggest names in Dallas luxury real estate, Dallas Modern Expo will be the place to be if you love sleek, modern design. Set in Victory Park from May 17 to 19, this expo will feature booths from Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s, Bulthaup Dallas, Flor, and just about half the galleries in the…

Tuesday Two Hundred: What A Value! This Bretton Woods 2-Story Sits On 2 Gorgeous Acres in Oak Cliff!

By Joanna England / May 14, 2013 /

I heard from a member of an Oak Cliff power couple that there are no more affordable homes in the Cliff. Poppycock, I say! If you want a fixer-upper in one of the hottest areas in all of Dallas, then look no further than 2939 W. Ledbetter. Built in 1954, this two-story home is still…

Talk About a Sign of Friendly Neighbors: “No Trespassing: Violators Will Be Shot, Survivors Will Be Shot Again!”

By Joanna England / May 13, 2013 /

I get the message: you are not welcome here! While perusing neighborhoods this weekend, I came across this very interesting “No Trespassing” sign in front of a home at 6626 Talmadge Lane, in-between Hillcrest and Preston, south of Churchill Way. The home is 15,629 square feet and was, I believe, the object of neighbor concern…