Joanna England

Track Lance Armstrong’s Real Estate Pedigree on CandysDirt.com

By Joanna England | July 12, 2013 | Comments Off on Track Lance Armstrong’s Real Estate Pedigree on CandysDirt.com

Lance Armstrong changes his address like we change our underwear, right? Three Austin-area houses in the last three months, ranging from 7,500 to 12,000 square feet, means the disgraced cyclist is probably trying to irritate his former friends at the U.S. Postal Service. Get a breakdown of Lance Armstrong’s real estate lineage right here on…

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Top-5 Friday: The Texas Gulf Coast is a Great Place to Get Away

By Joanna England | July 5, 2013 |

Let’s play a little Jeopardy, OK? Corpus Christi, Rockport, Port Aransas, Mustang Island What are fabulous Texas Gulf Coast destinations? Yes, that’s correct! These are all great cities and places on the Texas coast that are quick, accessible getaways that won’t break the bank. We’re talking about towns full of culture, history, and wildlife. Great…

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Will Snowbirds Flock To U.S. En Masse If They Can Stay Eight Months Instead of Six?

By Joanna England | June 26, 2013 | Comments Off on Will Snowbirds Flock To U.S. En Masse If They Can Stay Eight Months Instead of Six?

Winter in Canada is a long, cold slog for the country’s 34.5 million residents. From the first snow to the final melted puddle, we’re talking 8 months, sometimes 9. Now, if you were Canadian and you owned a second home in say, Alys Beach, Florida, you’d want to trade the shoulder-high mountains of grey snow…

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Top-5 Friday: Puerto Escondido is a Great Escape For Beach Lovers

By Joanna England | June 21, 2013 |

Mexico is often an affordable place to buy if you’re looking for a beach property without a ton of competition. The Pacific coast of Mexico is just as gorgeous as the more popular tourist destinations without all of the crowds. There’s surfing and seafood, and wonderful culture! Honestly, I am in love with Puerto Escondido,…

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Top-5 Friday: These Estes Park Homes Will Have You Heading For The Hills

By Joanna England | June 7, 2013 |

Estes Park, Colo., is one of my top 10 vacation spots. I just love this mountain town with its free-roaming elks and kitschy stores. While it’s most beautiful in autumn with the trees on the mountainsides turning a fiery array of colors, it’s gorgeous in every season. Love to ski? This is a fabulous town…

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Top-5 Friday: Islamorada Means Living in The Lap of Luxury in The Florida Keys

By Joanna England | May 31, 2013 | Comments Off on Top-5 Friday: Islamorada Means Living in The Lap of Luxury in The Florida Keys

I love the Florida Keys, but Key West isn’t always the best place to spend a vacation. I mean, I love the Conch Republic and all, but sometimes I just want to watch the waves crash, do some surfing, or have a cocktail without navigating Duval Street. This island is undergoing rapid development, so now…

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