Amy Puchaty
Best known for Lady Bird Lake, an eclectic music scene, the University of Texas Longhorns, and a slew of trendy bars and restaurants, there’s a lot to love about Austin. However you may be surprised just how far your money will go in this ultra-hip Texas town, especially if you have $1 million to burn.…
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Fancy yourself an East Coast escape? This week I take you Cos Cob, a quiet, village-like community in Greenwich, Connecticut, located on the western side of the Mianus River. Here an American Impressionist art colony once thrived, and the town continues to support local artists today. Extensive marinas situated on the upper Mianus Harbor offer the…
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I don’t know about you but with summer right around the corner this weather has me California dreamin’ – and what better way to indulge those fantasies than with a Splurge vs. Steal Resort Edition in the most quintessential beach town around. That’s right, this week we take you to Malibu, California, where it’s the battle…
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Home to the University of Oregon Ducks, Fifth Street Public Market, Alton Baker Park, and extensive bike paths and forested trails, Eugene, Oregon, is a city of the arts and outdoor recreation, ideally situated on the Willamette River. From artisan markets and local cafés, to craft beer and organic coffee, this year-round destination attracts visitors…
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Nothing beats fun in the sun in West Palm Beach, Florida, so we are going to get right to it! These Splurge vs. Steal picks speak for themselves, and while both have three bedrooms, two baths, and luxuriously updated interiors, the price points and locations are miles apart. Which one would you choose for…
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Sometimes you just need to get away, and what better place than Seattle? This popular seaport city on the west coast promises an abundance of natural beauty with spectacular waterfront homes, an active outdoorsy lifestyle, and a reputation as the coffee capitol of the world. If mountains, evergreen forests, and a good ol’ cup of…
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