Joanna England
Joanna England is the former long-time executive editor and a founding editor at CandysDirt.com.
Just last week, Dallas County Commissioners amended the shelter-in-place declaration to allow real estate-related businesses (inspectors, escrow, and loan officers) to continue to operate as essential businesses. So while curbside closings are in, showings and open houses are still out. Robert Frye, escrow officer at Allegiance Title Preston Center, has conducted several curbside closings this…
The world of homebuilding is changing, and Adrian Cole is ahead of the curve. His North Oak Cliff-based brand, 419 Builders, is building the modern homes that buyers crave, as well as trend-setting remodels. When it comes to your new home, you want a builder that is just as obsessed with your ideas as you…
To a great many homebuyers, a Realtor is an essential part of the process of buying real estate. But whether real estate-related businesses are considered an “essential service” in the age of coronavirus shelter-in-place orders is yet to be decided. That’s why Texas Realtors has asked Gov. Greg Abbott to consider real estate-related businesses as…
As of midnight on Monday, March 23, Dallas County will have a mandatory “shelter-in-place” order. What does that mean for residents? The order states people may leave their residences only for essential activities — including to get supplies for themselves and their families or perform tasks essential to their health and safety and that of…
The economic impact of the novel coronavirus can’t be understated, as businesses limit service in order to slow the virus’ spread. Restrictions on public gatherings and service-oriented businesses have put a significant amount of the workforce out of work. Several government organizations are suspending evictions and foreclosures to keep workers in their homes despite their…
