Joanna England

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

Thursday Three Hundred: Lakewood For Less Than $350K? Yes, Please!

By Joanna England / May 17, 2012 /

Lakewood is hot. But, dearest Dirt-o-phile, you already knew that. Homes are under contract before they hit MLS in some cases, and in others, they’re sold within weeks of listing. But sometimes you can find a deal where no one else is looking. That’s the case with 6319 Velasco from our fine friends at Rogers Healy and Associates.

Wednesday Wishful Thinking: Tour These Dreamy Preston Hollow Estates Today

By Joanna England / May 16, 2012 /

If you are dying to see what Preston Hollow luxury looks like, today’s your day. Two gorgeous Preston Hollow estates are open for tours today, and they are not to be missed!

Is Bank of America’s Loan Forgiveness Program One Big Joke?

By Joanna England / May 15, 2012 /

Thousands of homeowners underwater on their Bank of America mortgages could receive one of the 200,000 letters the bank is sending out offering partial loan forgiveness. According to Bankrate.com, BofA borrowers have to clear a pretty significant series of hurdles in order to qualify for the “principal reduction program”

Tuesday Two Hundred, Jo’s Take: This Lake Highlands Traditional Was Made For Saving You Money

By Joanna England / May 15, 2012 /

Along with Lakewood, Oak Cliff, and Lochwood, I am in love with Lake Highlands. It is such a quiet, tight-knit neighborhood with tons of cute homes with great details. And the prices can’t be beat. This week’s Tuesday $200K comes in $20K under at $179,900, and it’s worth every penny (and then some)! What’s great…

Tell Me Your Real Estate Story: “Unfair Park” Editor Eric Nicholson is Back in Dallas and Needs a New Place

By Joanna England / May 11, 2012 /

Eric Nicholson is the new Robert “Fingers of Fury” Wilonsky. The young journo, formerly of the Texarkana Gazette, has taken over the helm of Unfair Park, the Dallas Observerblog. With his new gig, he’s back in Dallas and holed up at his parents’ house in North Dallas with his wife, Megan, his 3-year-old, Connor, and another baby on the way. Obviously, he needs a great house for a great deal. Any takers?