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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A Gentlemen’s Ranch, a Storm Shelter, and Asses (Donkeys) 12 Miles from Downtown Dallas

By Candy Evans | June 19, 2013 | Comments Off on A Gentlemen’s Ranch, a Storm Shelter, and Asses (Donkeys) 12 Miles from Downtown Dallas

Here is a chance to live like you are getting away… without really getting away. You can do it on this amazing country estate in Sunnyvale that comes on 16 acres with a stocked pond, rolling terrain, and asses in the backyard.

Yes, asses, as in donkeys.

Oh and guess how much your total property taxes are? $8000 in U.S. dollars. That’s because 15 of the total 16 acres are ag exempt. Don’t you just love ranches?

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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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An Upstate Dream: Waterfront Mansion of Kaplan Test Prep CEO Listed For $16M

By Joanna England | May 29, 2013 |

Upstate New York is an escape from the hustle and bustle of NYC, and contains some of the most stately mansions imaginable. Want to move to where the movers and shakers retreat? This waterfront mansion owned by Kaplan CEO Jonathan Grayer is on the market for just $16 million — a paltry sum considering what…

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Top-5 Friday: Myrtle Beach Means Golf, Sand, And Lots of Land!

By Joanna England | May 24, 2013 |

Top-5 Friday is my chance to dream, and boy, I am dreaming of a beach vacation right now — Myrtle Beach, to be exact! This East Coast town is the perfect getaway for sun-seekers, golfers, and fishermen, too! The architecture is definitely a draw for this Southern beach town. You’ll find clapboard siding, fresh, white…

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