Joanna England

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

Brokerages Keep Sales Moving With Technology Partnerships, Virtual Tours

By Joanna England / April 6, 2020 /

As showings and open houses dwindle during the biggest season in real estate sales, brokerages are finding innovative ways to adapt to this new normal, specifically with virtual tours.

Brands Act as Coronavirus Cases Surge in North Texas

By Joanna England / April 6, 2020 /

The Statler opens its guest rooms to those fighting COVID-19, NAR offers Realtors free teleheath resources, and a local Dallas designer shows you how to make a mask in this week’s news roundup.

Who is Essential? Home Builders Take Precautions Against Coronavirus as Business Continues

By Joanna England / April 2, 2020 /

According to the most recent Dallas County shelter-in-place orders, residential home construction is considered an essential business. However, builders are expected to take measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among crews and subcontractors. Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins amended his order earlier this week outlining the different protective measures builders must engage in order…

As COVID-19 Slows Buyer Traffic, MetroTex Has No Plans to Pause Days On Market

By Joanna England / April 1, 2020 /

In California, one of the states hardest hit by the disease caused by the novel coronavirus — COVID-19 — the MLS board has opted to pause the days on market (DOM) count for current listings. The rationale is that with slower foot traffic thanks to shelter-in-place orders, DOM is not necessarily an accurate indicator of…

Shelter in Place in Style With This East University Walled Condo

By Joanna England / March 31, 2020 /

There’s something about this walled-in, Palms Springs-inspired condominium complex just east of North Central Expressway. The East University complex called Bella Gardens Condominiums has to be one of our all-time favorite SMU-area buildings, and for great reasons. First and foremost, these units hold their value exceptionally well, as Unit. 222 at the Bella Gardens Condominiums…