Joanna England

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

Historically Low Inventory Drives Q2 Housing Market in Texas, Economists Say

By Joanna England / July 27, 2020 /

Despite the COVID-19 crisis, real estate is one of the few industries that kept churning, though the number of home sales across the state have trended downward in the second quarter of 2020 according to the Quarterly Housing Report from Texas Realtors. However, economists at the Real Estate Center say that though the market has…

Rustic Retreats to Get Away From Other People’s Germs in Bend, Oregon

By Joanna England / July 23, 2020 /

As we transition to our new normal, many are searching for fantastic places to live out their dreams while social distancing in style. Enter, Pronghorn Resort. This Bend, Oregon, golf retreat is a mecca for those embracing the natural socially distanced sport. And post COVID 2020, we could all use a place like this to…

With $1M-Plus Listings, Is Lake Highlands The Next Luxury Neighborhood?

By Joanna England / July 21, 2020 /

You can’t call it sticker shock if the seal has already been broken, so to see more and more homes in the Lake Highlands area listed for $1 million or more speaks to a growing trend toward high-end remodels and flips. In fact, remodeled homes within the White Rock Valley neighborhood — and the highly…

Winnetka Heights Tudor Staged by CandysDirt.com Staff Comes Full Circle

By Joanna England / July 14, 2020 /

More than four years ago, one of our staffers wrote a critique on a charming Tudor in Winnetka Heights that was brimming with potential, but the listing photos were a major missed opportunity. After some back and forth with the listing agent, we decided to prove a very important point, said Karen Eubank, our luxury…

Despite COVID-19, Buyer Demand, Low Inventory Make For a Seller’s Market

By Joanna England / July 13, 2020 /

Put your coffee down, because you don’t want to spit on your phone when I tell you this: Houston’s real estate market has already rebounded from the March plummet due to the coronavirus. That’s directly from the Houston Association of Realtors. And the Bayou City isn’t alone. In fact, homes are flying off MLS at…