Joanna England

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

Live La Vida Lake Highlands With This Great Condo

By Joanna England / June 22, 2019 /

I’m becoming more and more convinced that Lake Highlands is the best place to live in Dallas. One of the larger neighborhoods in East Dallas, Lake Highlands offers natural beauty, good schools, great shopping, and short commute times. It’s had its own renaissance in the past decade, with Lake Highlands Town Center getting closer to…

Castellanos Family is Growing Into Second Spot in University Park, Thanks to CandysDirt.com

By Joanna England / June 21, 2019 /

When the Castellanos family was looking for a place to land in the Park Cities, they were searching for answers in every direction. When push came to shove, their query on CandysDirt.com is what got them the answers they needed.  “Six years ago you helped us find the perfect home for our growing family when…

This French Country-Style Estate in Preston Hollow Is the Picture of Glamour

By Joanna England / June 20, 2019 /

It’s not often that a home takes your breath away, but this Preston Hollow residence in the coveted Lobello Estates community effortlessly wins that reaction. As you drive up to the French country-style manor, the stately stone façade and grand porte-cochere exude Old World glamour. Imagine guests stepping out of their cars dressed to the…

Live Large Close to Everything With This Knox-Henderson Townhome

By Joanna England / June 20, 2019 /

So, you’re on the fence about downsizing. You’ve gotten used to living with the space around you as it was when the kids were still at home (although it’s a little more organized and a lot less sticky now). But maybe you’re not ready to live in a high-rise, or maybe the idea of a…

Winnetka Heights Prairie Retains Historic Charm With Updated Finishes

By Joanna England / June 19, 2019 /

North Oak Cliff’s Winnetka Heights is one of Dallas’ most popular front-porch communities, with street after street filled with Craftsman-style and Prairie-style homes that offer a friendly, shaded spot facing the tree-lined avenues. These porches are the perfect place to while away a warm afternoon with neighbors over conversation and cold beverages.  Though some structures…