Joanna England

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

Dallas Builders Association Member Spotlight: LRO Residential

By Joanna England / January 31, 2020 /

Les Owens doesn’t have anything to prove. But that’s not going to stop him. With 18 years in the luxury home building industry and numerous awards, LRO Residential is a case study in how to build a successful luxury custom home business. His dedication to his clients shows in every home LRO Residential builds, which…

Hot Listing Alert: Casa View Cliff May Sticks to a Midcentury Vibe

By Joanna England / January 24, 2020 /

Every single time one of the Cliff May-designed Midcentury Modern homes in Casa View Oaks comes on the market, it’s a veritable feeding frenzy. Make sure you’re ready to compete for elbow room at the open house this weekend.

Dallas Builders Association Member Spotlight: Smith Custom Building and Design

By Joanna England / January 17, 2020 /

Two years may not seem like an awfully long time to be in business, but that’s not stopping Smith Custom Building and Design from earning recognition. Following in the footsteps of their father, brothers Steven and Brian Smith focus their work on the eastern side of the Dallas-Fort Worth area, with projects in Rockwall, Heath,…

ICYMI: Candy Shares Her Top Trends For North Texas Real Estate in 2020

By Joanna England / January 9, 2020 /

If one thing is for sure, 2020 is going to be a bit of an adjustment for the Dallas real estate industry, with tastes changing, markets adjusting, and prices plateauing said our fearless leader, Candy Evans, on KXAS (Channel 5) yesterday.  More and more homes on the market are moving away from the sterile white…

Why Are More New Yorkers Renting Instead of Buying?

By Joanna England / January 9, 2020 /