Joanna England

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

Tuesday Two Hundred: Amid Tudors, Craftsmen, and Traditionals, Modern Homes Move Into Area Surrounding Greenville Avenue

By Joanna England / November 6, 2012 /

When I first met my husband, he was living in a haphazardly converted four-plex off of Oram Street. With the disjointed layout and windows in strange configurations paired with his hopeless bachelor decor, I could not stand his place. And I married him anyway. These types of duplexes and four-plexes are still common in the…

Monday Morning Millionaire: Gorgeous Modern Home in The Cloisters Was a Four-Year Labor of Love

By Joanna England / November 5, 2012 /

And a gorgeous one at that. I think I’ve found my dream home, folks! This beautiful Cliff Welch-designed home in the Cloisters is perfect! You’re close to the lake, you get Lakewood schools (DISD), and it’s an incredibly private enclave! I am a sucker for modern design, especially homes that have been designed with their…

Should You Refinance Your Investment Property? Marcus McCue of Guardian Mortgage Says ‘Absolutely!’

By Joanna England / November 4, 2012 /

With rates falling as they have over the past few years, a lot of people refinanced their homes and investment properties. And yet, rates keep falling to historic lows. Does it make sense to refinance again? I recently spoke to Marcus McCue, Senior Vice President of Guardian Mortgage Company about my own situation with an investment property…

Should You Refinance Your Investment Property? Marcus McCue of Guardian Mortgage Says ‘Absolutely!’

By Joanna England / November 4, 2012 / Comments Off on Should You Refinance Your Investment Property? Marcus McCue of Guardian Mortgage Says ‘Absolutely!’

With rates falling as they have over the past few years, a lot of people refinanced their homes and investment properties. And yet, rates keep falling to historic lows. Does it make sense to refinance again?

Friday Five Hundred: Revamped Midcentury Modern With Gorgeous Pool on Better Drive is The Best

By Joanna England / November 2, 2012 /

Everything is better about this home at 10239 Better Dr. Why? Because it was taken to the studs a few years ago by an owner with vision. They kept the modern soul of this Midcentury Modern home built in 1953, but brought it into 21st century, making it worth the $599,000 asking price, in my…