Joanna England

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

Monday Morning Millionaire: Lakewood Living Like New, But You’d Never Know it!

By Joanna England / August 27, 2012 /

Happy first day of school, folks! I know you’re excited to send your boys and girls off to class, so I’ll give you something to read while you’re anxiously waiting to get out of the carpool lane.

Great Getaways: Nantucket Offers Scenic Views Without The Crowds And Excellent Value

By Joanna England / August 26, 2012 /

“The sales market — this is probably the strongest season we’ve had in probably five years,” said Jennifer Shalley, research director at Windwalker Real Estate based out of Nantucket, Mass. “It’s a really, really healthy market. A lot of buyers have been waiting.”

Friday Five Hundred: Vickery Place Craftsman is Super Charming and Now Almost $35K Cheaper!

By Joanna England / August 24, 2012 /

This week’s Friday Five Hundred is a special one. Honestly, I am so shocked this absolutely adorable M Streets Arts & Crafts bungalow at 5410 Vickery is still on the market. While it was a good deal when it was priced at $549K back in April, it is now an out-and-out steal at just $515K!

Thursday Three Hundred: Gorgeous Post War Traditional Feels Like a Mid-Mod Inside, See For Yourself Sunday

By Joanna England / August 23, 2012 /

I love it when a remodel gives me the shivers.

Just from looking at the amazing photos of 6265 Towhnill Lane, I got a little tingle in my toes. The current owner has poured a lot of love (and money!) into this gem of a post war traditional in the Meadows, which feels like a midcentury modern on the inside.

Tell Me Your Real Estate Story: With Thoughts of Baby No. 2, Hixsons Sell Their Garland Townhome

By Joanna England / August 22, 2012 /

The first time I met Christen Hixson, she was pregnant with their daughter. That was more than two years ago. Time flies, right? So when I heard that they were planning for baby No. 2, I was sure they’d be selling their Garland townhome for some bigger digs up north. They chose Ebby agent Vicki Perkowski to list the three-bedroom, two-bath townhome for $86,000. They moved to Plano, which will be a great spot for Josh, who has taken up barefoot running.