Joanna England
Joanna England is the former long-time executive editor and a founding editor at CandysDirt.com.
Few and far between are the truly close-knit neighborhoods. Sure, they may call themselves that, but would you go the extra mile for your neighbor like the neighbors of this Winnetka Heights home? “During lockdown, the neighbors rallied to help a fellow neighbor source all the ingredients needed for her daughter’s birthday cake,” said Dave…
“Luxury” has become a rather nebulous concept in real estate. How often is a market-rate apartment building deemed a “luxury” rental? Too often to count. So when a development comes along that speaks to what “luxury” truly means, it’s no surprise that it develops an ardent fan base. That’s the case with Sur Le Lac,…
I was a new mother when Candy Evans approached me with the idea of growing her newly formed blog, CandysDirt.com, into a real estate news site that covered the North Texas region. The scope of her vision was inspiring, but I didn’t feel like I was ready to tackle a project so immense while I…
After decades of northward expansion, the suburbs just east of Dallas are seeing growth in a big way. Of the inner-ring suburbs to the east, Garland is definitely a fan favorite for its many great neighborhoods, outstanding shopping (Hello, Firewheel!), and still-affordable housing. To prove just how much you can get for your money in…
In the East Dallas neighborhood of Lakewood, few streets deserve to be considered “iconic,” and Avalon Ave. is one of them. Most Dallasites will recognize this stretch of street in the heart of Lakewood from the community’s annual Fourth of July parade. It’s lined with beautiful, mature oak trees and expansive front lawns that give…
