Best of 2019: You Can Have a Sinatra Home Your Way

By Bethany Erickson | December 27, 2019 | Comments Off on Best of 2019: You Can Have a Sinatra Home Your Way

Whether you want a beachy retreat or a swank pad you can pick out in episodes of Mad Men, Frank Sinatra hung his hat in two homes that are on the market at the same time, for nearly identical price points.Malibu Frank’s Way If Malibu is your bag, the estate at 30966 Broad Beach Road…

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Best of 2019: What Can I Get?

By Amy Puchaty | December 26, 2019 | Comments Off on Best of 2019: What Can I Get?

Amy: Our What Can I Get feature is a favorite among readers. Each week we take a look at just how far our money will go in a sought-after locale. And in 2019, one place stood out far above the rest. Enter this stunning Laguna Beach home formerly owned by none other than actress, Diane…

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Best of 2019: Celebrity Homes

By Bethany Erickson | December 25, 2019 | Comments Off on Best of 2019: Celebrity Homes

“I still have my home in San Antone When I greet my neighbor with a ‘hi y’all’ I’m wealthy as a king upon a throne You can have your mansion or your cottage small I’ll just take my home in San Antone” Or, you know, not. Seems George Strait is putting his San Antonio Santa…

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Christmas In Gaylord, Michigan: The Ultimate Wintertime Escape

By Amy Puchaty | December 24, 2019 | Comments Off on Christmas In Gaylord, Michigan: The Ultimate Wintertime Escape

Gaylord, Michigan is a magical place to spend the holidays. And the town is no stranger to the second home market. It draws people from all over for its stunning lakes and mountain views. And with the Otsego Club & Resort’s exceptional Alpine terrain, you’ll love spending your winter skiing the snow belt. Here we…

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Famed Civil War-Era Architect Built Bones of Surprising Home

By Bethany Erickson | December 22, 2019 | Comments Off on Famed Civil War-Era Architect Built Bones of Surprising Home

When Civil War-era architect Frank Furness built this week’s historical shelter in West Chester, Pennsylvania,  it’s likely he didn’t envision it being a family home. That’s because it was originally a barn. Before his death in 1912, Furness had ultimately built more than 600 buildings, and had taught more than a few young architects to…

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What Are The Hottest Winter Vacation Home Markets?

By Bethany Erickson | December 22, 2019 | Comments Off on What Are The Hottest Winter Vacation Home Markets?

If your idea of a good winter vacation home buy is one that can also earn you income during the times you’re not using it, there are some key markets that are worthy of a look. Vacation rental management platform Vacasa ranked vacation rental markets for a look at where the best ROI existed, and…

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