Joanna England

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

Tuesday Two Hundred: Looking For Space, Updates, And a Yard? Forget The Suburbs! Move to Walnut Gardens!

By Joanna England / March 19, 2013 /

We just posted yesterday about what homebuyers are looking for according to the National Association of Realtors’ 2013 Homebuyer Survey. They want garages, fireplaces, backyards, and central air (which is a no-brainer for Texans!). Well, if you think you need to head north to the suburbs to get everything you want, just check out this…

You Don't Need To Be Psychic To Know What Homebuyers Want! NAR Study Dissects What Features Sell Homes

By Joanna England / March 18, 2013 /

What kinds of features sell homes? According to the National Association of Realtors 2013 Home Features Survey, upgrades, as well as extra space, will turn a listing into a sale.

Top-5 Friday: Gasparilla Island is The Perfect Place to Launch Your Yacht

By Joanna England / March 15, 2013 /

Beloved by old Hollywood star Katherine Hepburn, Gasparilla Island is a small island just off the Gulf coast of Florida. It’s small enough to feel exclusive, but not so tiny to feel isolated. And, because of The Gasparilla Act, the island won’t be changing much, at least anytime soon. According to the Wall Street Journal,…

Friday Four Hundred: A Tudor That Feels Modern, Sleek, And Still Has Tons of Great Details? And in Hollywood Heights, to Boot!

By Joanna England / March 15, 2013 /

  We feature around five or six great homes every week, and some listings are better than others. I have my favorites, and I’m allowed to pick and choose. It’s a privilege that comes with writing for the top real estate blog in Dallas. Now, we’ve featured some great homes here on CandysDirt.com this week. But this…

Confessions of a Dallas Realtor: When HGTV Turns From Inspiration to Abomination

By Joanna England / March 14, 2013 /

Sometimes Realtors get the shock of their lives. Be it cats running out of doorways, after which they must sprint, only to find out that the homeowner doesn’t even own a cat, to really, REALLY awful faux finishes. In this case, one Realtor that has asked to remain anonymous, sent in this photo of a…