The Modest Childhood Home of Barack Obama Now For Sale

By Bethany Erickson | February 15, 2020 |

It’s a testament to how pricey Hawaiian real estate can be that the three-bedroom, two-bath home that President Barack Obama grew up in is priced at more than $2 million, despite needing updates. The 1,976 square foot Craftsman-style home in Honolulu’s Manoa neighborhood was home to the future president between 1964 and 1967 (when he…

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The Sky Is The Limit For This Santa Barbara Stunner, Up For Auction February 24

By Amy Puchaty | February 13, 2020 | Comments Off on The Sky Is The Limit For This Santa Barbara Stunner, Up For Auction February 24

A rare 1930s Santa Barbara estate could be yours when it hits the auction block later this month. According to Concierge Auctions, “The residence is set to sell without reserve to the highest bidder” starting on February 24, 2020. It was previously listed for $12.5 million and comes with a provenance all its own. The immaculate five-bedroom, six-full-and-four-half-bathroom…

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Cuatunalco, Oaxaca Beach Homes Under $500K

By Amy Puchaty | February 12, 2020 | Comments Off on Cuatunalco, Oaxaca Beach Homes Under $500K

This week we take you to Mexico’s beautiful Cuatunalco community in desirable Oaxaca for two beach homes that are sure to grab your attention! Each offers the best of Oaxaca seaside living but with price points that are miles apart. And let’s be honest, is it really a splurge if it’s under $500,000 U.S. dollars?…

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Gorgeous Historic Jacksonville Home on the Water

By Bethany Erickson | February 9, 2020 | Comments Off on Gorgeous Historic Jacksonville Home on the Water

On the water, but not on the beach, our historical shelter for this week is a beautifully maintained home on the Intracoastal Waterway in Jacksonville, Florida. If you haven’t spent a lot of time on the East Coast, the Intracoastal Waterway may be a bit of a mystery. But basically, here’s the skinny: It’s a…

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Move On Up to a Deluxe Penthouse in the Sky

By Bethany Erickson | February 9, 2020 | Comments Off on Move On Up to a Deluxe Penthouse in the Sky

OK, maybe it’s pure hyperbole because 10 stories in New York is not exactly the sky, but this penthouse in a boutique building in the East Village that sits at the edge of four neighborhoods does provide amazing views. And thanks to a tip from Mansion Global, we can tell you about Penthouse B, a…

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Buy in the Bahamas For a Lot (Or a Little) Bucks

By Bethany Erickson | February 8, 2020 | Comments Off on Buy in the Bahamas For a Lot (Or a Little) Bucks

If you want to move to the Bahamas, you can spend a lot of money, or slightly not a lot of money.  A new article in the New York Times sets our sights on the island of New Providence — a popular vacation spot especially for North American land lubbers. The 80-square mile island has…

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