Joanna England

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

Bleu Ciel Perch Offers Panoramic Views of Red, White, and Boom!

By Joanna England / July 3, 2019 /

Can you believe that July Fourth is tomorrow? It feels like summer is just racing by us, and Dallas is kicking the holiday weekend off with tonight’s Red, White, and Boom on the Bridge festivities on the Ron Kirk Bridge (Continental Ave. for those of us who aren’t recent transplants). The event concludes with a…

Mature Trees and West Side Location Define Ridglea Midcentury Gem

By Joanna England / June 28, 2019 /

An enclave of Fort Worth known for its safety and friendliness, Ridgelea Hills has become more and more attractive to buyers looking for mature trees and stellar family homes. This sweet midcentury ranch is the perfect intersection of these two desires, as the home not only retains much of its traditional ranch charm, but has…

Find The Perfect Family Home in This Eastwood Estates Ranch

By Joanna England / June 27, 2019 /

Of all the neighborhoods that dot the landscape surrounding White Rock Lake, Eastwood Estates is definitely one of our favorites. It’s also a favorite of Jenny Capritta, a RE/MAX DFW Associates Realtor and White Rock Lake area expert agent. The reason? “Location, location, location,” she said. And her listing, our Inwood National Bank Home of…

Deere Park Modern Holds Its Own in Architectural Enclave

By Joanna England / June 26, 2019 /

As East Dallas becomes increasingly dense, it has also become increasingly modern, with several architects finding an opportunity to leave there mark on rapidly redeveloping areas. One such enclave, East Village’s Deere Park, has become a magnet for modern architecture, some of which is both beautifully designed and exceptionally livable.  Our High Caliber Home of…

Severe Storm Shipwrecks Eagle Mountain Lake Marina

By Joanna England / June 25, 2019 /

Eagle Mountain Lake Marina just can’t catch a break, it seems. The Fort Worth marina, which leases boat slips to owners in North Texas, has sustained several storms and one fire only to be completely wrecked during high winds last night.  The owner and operator of Eagle Mountain Lake Marina, Suntex Marina Investors, has closed…