Joanna England

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

Thursday Three Hundred: Updated Merriman Park Home Backs Up to Private Pond!

By Joanna England / April 4, 2013 /

  This home is open, beautiful, updated, and did you see that private pond? Merriman Park is a really fabulous enclave, and this home is the perfect example of what a great value this area is. Not only is 6952 Walling Lane close to shopping and parks, accessible thanks to Northwest Highway, close to the…

Who is No. 1? If You Ask The Dallas Business Journal, Ebby Halliday Realtors and Dave Perry-Miller And Associates Are Tops!

By Joanna England / April 4, 2013 /

How exciting! The Dallas Business Journal took a close look at the total number and value of all North Texas residential real estate brokerages and declared Ebby Halliday Companies, which includes Dave Perry-Miller and Associates, head and shoulders above the competition! Of all North Texas brokerages, Ebby companies closed 15,916 transactions — 45 percent more than…

Candy’s Lease of the Week: Need a Place to Hang Your Hat? This 1-Bedroom Condo is Just the Thing!

By Joanna England / April 3, 2013 /

There are so many great properties in Uptown and Oak Lawn, but that doesn’t dampen the competition for prime spots. This one-bedroom, one-bath condo in the Renaissance is sure to go quickly because not only is it affordable, but it’s in the “honeypot” of the area! This little gem is completely updated and ready for…

Candy's Lease of the Week: Need a Place to Hang Your Hat? This 1-Bedroom Condo is Just the Thing!

By Joanna England / April 3, 2013 /

There are so many great properties in Uptown and Oak Lawn, but that doesn’t dampen the competition for prime spots. This one-bedroom, one-bath condo in the Renaissance is sure to go quickly because not only is it affordable, but it’s in the “honeypot” of the area! This little gem is completely updated and ready for…

Girl Power: More Women Are Buying Real Estate Before They Put a Ring On It To The Tune of $72 Billion

By Joanna England / April 2, 2013 /

Sure, it’s easier to buy a home when you have a spouse. Dual income households tend to be a no-brainer to some mortgage lenders. But that hasn’t kept all the single ladies from becoming independent women with homes of their own and, of course, bills, bills, bills. In fact, this segment of real estate consumers…