Second Shelters

Mayacama: I Found Paradise in Northern Cali’s Wine Country. And I Will Never Be The Same

By Candy Evans | September 13, 2012 |

Late last summer, 2011, we were in Sonoma County, California where I toured a most amazing property called Mayacama. I credit finding this property to my trusted veterinarian, Dr. Barret Jiranek here at Lover’s Lane Animal Medical Center (Dallas). Or maybe I should give my precious Doodle Bree the credit. She had an ear ache,…

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A Greener Second Home: Top US Eco Villages Perfect For Keeping Your Carbon Footprint Small

By Joanna England | September 12, 2012 | Comments Off on A Greener Second Home: Top US Eco Villages Perfect For Keeping Your Carbon Footprint Small

Does the idea of owning two homes make your greener sensibilities wilt? It shouldn’t! There are tons of great communities in outstanding locations that are perfect for the ecologically conscious second home owner. Here’s an abbreviated list of great communities and developments:

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Love Horses? You Can Own Stallion Station in Mustang, Texas

By Joanna England | September 6, 2012 | Comments Off on Love Horses? You Can Own Stallion Station in Mustang, Texas

I am an amateur equestrian (read: I haven’t been on horseback in oh, say, 8 years). However, if I had a few million dollars and plenty of time on my hands, I would jump at the chance to own horses. But if you’re more than an amateur equestrian and you’ve got a few million dollars, then you should jump at the chance to have a stallion breeding facility in none other than Mustang, Texas.

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Summer’s Almost Over, So Make The Most of Bikini Season With These Fabulous Pools

By Joanna England | September 3, 2012 | Comments Off on Summer’s Almost Over, So Make The Most of Bikini Season With These Fabulous Pools

We’ve put together a list of great pools that feel like vacation homes over on CandysDirt.com as a way to celebrate the last few days of summer. Enjoy!

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Great Getaways: Nantucket Offers Scenic Views Without The Crowds And Excellent Value

By Joanna England | August 26, 2012 |

“The sales market — this is probably the strongest season we’ve had in probably five years,” said Jennifer Shalley, research director at Windwalker Real Estate based out of Nantucket, Mass. “It’s a really, really healthy market. A lot of buyers have been waiting.”

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Maintaining a Vacation or Second Home: Why a Concierge Service Ought to Come With the Title

By Candy Evans | August 24, 2012 |

As my site’s tagline reads, “you can never have too many homes.” Apparently, many buyers and homeowners agree. The latest Investment and Vacation Home Buyers Survey from the National Association of Realtors reported that vacation-home sales rose 7 percent in 2011. In all, as I may have told you, vacation-home sales accounted for a healthy…

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