Joanna England

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

Former D Magazine Dining Critic Lists Cozy Hideaway in Far North Dallas

By Joanna England / April 16, 2020 /

When I first went to work in the D Magazine offices back in 2009, I knew two things about then-dining critic Nancy Nichols: She was a birder and she was camera shy (like every dining critic at the time). In fact, I would tune into her posts on social media just to see what birds…

Some Landlords Practice Compassion as 24 Percent of Americans Can’t Pay April Housing Costs

By Joanna England / April 14, 2020 /

With jobless claims at record levels, the obvious concern for a broad swath of America is what to do when the rent or mortgage is due. Unfortunately, because of such overwhelming unemployment rates, nearly a quarter of Americans couldn’t make a full housing payment in the month of April. Luckily in Dallas, many landlords are…

Is Dallas County’s Shelter-in-Place Order Unconstitutional?

By Joanna England / April 13, 2020 /

Despite Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins loosening restrictions around real estate showings, a Dallas attorney says the shelter-in-place order is “unconstitutional.” “It makes realtors, real estate agents, brokers look like people who need to be policed, like they need to be babysat,” Christopher Sullivan told NBC 5. “And I’ll tell you that’s the further thing…

Get Tons of Space And a Pool in This Budget-Friendly Two-Story

By Joanna England / April 7, 2020 /

You don’t have to venture out to the boonies to get a great deal, and staying close to town shouldn’t break your budget. In fact, this Fort Worth home has pretty much everything a family could want, all for less than $300,000. While you may not be able to do a walk-through with this two-story…

Dallas Builders Association Member Spotlight: 3rd Street Custom Homes

By Joanna England / April 6, 2020 /

Ethan Stegich and Jeff Stegich founded 3rd Street Custom Homes 15 years ago and focused primarily on building a Craftsman-style product. Since then the firm has ridden the waves of the market and has honed its skills, earning 3rd Street a spot in this week’s Dallas Builders Association Member Spotlight. Find out more about Ethan Stegich…