Second Shelters

Would You Offer Owner Financing on an Investment Home?

By Candy Evans | January 21, 2011 |

Help! Trying to rent or sell a cute 3/2 in San Antonio, shall I offer owner financing? Lease/purchase?

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Like These Chaps Squatting in Your House?

By Candy Evans | January 19, 2011 |

30 people who resembled the likes of these chaps were thrown out of a palatial home on The Bishops Avenue in Hampstead, one of Britain’s most expensive streets. They had been squatting in the former home of of a London TV director that is now on the market. British squatters apparently now use the internet…

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An Airstream Can Make Darn Good Second Home Real Estate

By Candy Evans | January 18, 2011 |

Yup, that’s an Airstream that friends have used as a second home now for over a year. They love it so much, they snapped the family holiday card in it. Adventures in the Airstream are forthcoming here on Second Shelters. Told you second homes are not going to break the bank!

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House Porn, New York City Style, Continued

By Candy Evans | January 18, 2011 | Comments Off on House Porn, New York City Style, Continued

I found this jazzy website showcasing 5 East 44th, and listening to it just reminded me of the good old days when properties could be sold for $1500 per square foot. (Ah, those were the days.) Also found out this building  is one of the narrowest “slivers” in midtown, only 28 feet wide, designed by…

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What percentage of residential homes in Florida are being foreclosed?

By Candy Evans | January 17, 2011 | Comments Off on What percentage of residential homes in Florida are being foreclosed?

What percentage of residential homes in Florida are being foreclosed? 1 answer on Quora What percentage of residential homes in Florida are being foreclosed?

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House Porn, New York City-Style

By Candy Evans | January 15, 2011 |

Before I leave the Big Apple I must treat you to a little House Porn. This unit is small by Texas standards at 629 square feet, but perfect if NYC is your second home. You just don’t need a Sam’s closet in Manhattan; Duane Reade is a block away, they are open 24/7 and even…

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