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Get More Pleasure From Life With Second Homes in These Incredible Locations

By Mimi Perez | March 20, 2023 | Comments Off on Get More Pleasure From Life With Second Homes in These Incredible Locations

We all enjoy getting the newest gadget or updating our wardrobe but recent surveys have shown that people get more long-lasting enjoyment and pleasure from experiences as opposed to material items.  According to a study by Science Direct, when we spend for experiential purposes we not only enjoy being “in the moment” of a trip…

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Look Inside JonBenét Ramsey’s Colorado Murder Home, Now Listed for $7M

By Shelby Skrhak | March 3, 2023 | Comments Off on Look Inside JonBenét Ramsey’s Colorado Murder Home, Now Listed for $7M

The Colorado home where 6-year-old JonBenét Ramsey was found murdered in 1996 is back on the market for the sixth time, this time with an extensive remodel in hopes that potential buyers can look past the property’s gruesome past. On Dec. 26, 1996, Ramsey, an outgoing child who won several prominent beauty pageants including Little…

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These National Parks Make Excellent Spots For Nearby Second Homes

By Mimi Perez | January 31, 2023 | Comments Off on These National Parks Make Excellent Spots For Nearby Second Homes

Spring break is barreling toward us so it is imperative that we start looking at where we want to go. To help you out, I have found three of the best national parks to visit during the spring, as well as a wonderful second home near said park that will make it the go-to place…

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Florida Ranks No. 1 as The Most Popular Vacation Destination in The U.S.

By SecondShelters.com Contributor | December 16, 2022 | Comments Off on Florida Ranks No. 1 as The Most Popular Vacation Destination in The U.S.

From Staff Reports When people are looking for a place to get away from it all, Florida is the top state they turn to, according to a new study. The Sunshine State receives, on average, 155,110 searches from vacation-goers every single month. In addition to visitors from other states, more than 10 million overseas tourists…

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As The Economy Faces a Rocky Future, Pandemic Boomtowns Such as Austin Are Losing Value Fast

By SecondShelters.com Contributor | November 29, 2022 | Comments Off on As The Economy Faces a Rocky Future, Pandemic Boomtowns Such as Austin Are Losing Value Fast

Staff Reports During the COVID-19 pandemic, housing prices in the Austin area shot up at an alarming rate as big budgets moved in and bought up what was once firmly middle-class housing. However, with the pandemic in the rear-view mirror and the road ahead littered with potholes, the Austin real estate market is hitting the…

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Pacaso Lays Off a Third of Its Workforce, Points to Rising Interest Rates as The Cause

By Joanna England | October 12, 2022 |

Since it came on the scene, Pacaso has courted some amount of controversy. However, that hasn’t kept the second home investment company from growing at a rapid pace. However, this year’s quick growth has practically evaporated as the company, founded by two Zillow alums, has laid off a third of its staff. Of course, Pacaso…

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