Joanna England

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

When It Comes to Selling Your Home, What Does Your Front Door Say About You?

By Joanna England / May 31, 2012 /

We fell in love with Amy Vanderoef’s adorable Kessler Park home on Windomere last week, especially with the cute bright red front door.

It made a big impression on us, so it stands to reason that the front door, with it’s cherry red sheen and cute arched top, will stand out to potential buyers.

According to this story from Business Insider, your front door can either attract or repel buyers based on color alone.

Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society Adds Three Crow Family Homes to Landmark List

By Joanna England / May 30, 2012 /

The Crow Family has deep roots in Dallas and the Park Cities, so I’m not necessarily surprised that three of the family’s Park Cities abodes were dedicated as landmarks by the Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society this month.

Why Stage a House? Because it Gets Them Sold (Quickly!)

By Joanna England / May 29, 2012 /

We had a Tuesday Two Hundred last week that was super cute and move-in ready. The Lakeland Hills midcentury-modern home at 8829 Hackney was priced right and perfectly staged by Karen Eubank.

Now, a lot of the mid-mods that hit the market as of late have sold at a crazy-fast pace. But this one was only on the market for TWO WHOLE DAYS before getting snatched up, says listing agent Kerry Paradise Slaughter. And get this, there were multiple offers!

Friday Five Hundred: Get Top-of-The Line Without Paying Through The Teeth With This Texas Traditional

By Joanna England / May 25, 2012 /

Sparkman Club Estates is a really great part of Preston Hollow. There’s a lot of high-quality new construction, and you’re close to great shopping and tons of sought-after private school campuses. The lots are pretty sizable, too, and properties on corner lots such as 10455 Countess Drive just seem gigantic. Add in the wrap-around front porch, and this home is perfect for a family!

Willing to Take a Gamble? Kenny Rogers’ Athens, Ga., Estate is up For Auction

By Joanna England / May 24, 2012 /

Want the details on the auction of country music icon Kenny Rogers’ former Athens, Ga., estate? Head over to our Second Shelters blog for more information!