Mary Cate Long

Splurge vs. Steal: Lakeside Living Outside Austin, Texas

By Mary Cate Long / November 2, 2021 /

Austin, Texas continues to top the “Best Places to Live” charts as thousands of new residents (as well as a Tesla headquarters) relocate the Texas capitol. People are drawn to Austin for many reasons — more affordable living and a great music scene being a few — but not least of these reasons is the…

This South Victory Condo Is a Winner

By Mary Cate Long / October 31, 2021 /

This is what city living dreams are made of. This 12th floor condo is located in the W Hotel and Residences, right smack in South Victory — that’s around the AAC and Victory Plaza, if you hadn’t been keeping tabs with the latest brand name for this burgeoning area. Consisting of two combined units, it…

Splurge Vs Steal: WaterColor Beach Homes

By Mary Cate Long / October 26, 2021 /

The picturesque beaches of WaterColor, Florida, have long been a favorite escape for Texans. The sugar-white sand and gin-clear waters will have you feeling like you’re vacationing on a far-flung tropical island … making it the perfect locale for a second home. You’ll want to spend as much time there as possible of course, but…

4 Reasons to Visit Bryce Canyon National Park

By Mary Cate Long / October 19, 2021 /

When I first walked up to Bryce Canyon for the first time, I audibly gasped. Somehow, I hadn’t seen any photos before visiting and the sight of orange-streaked canyon land was unlike anything I could’ve imagined. A few days ago in my latest road trip through the Southwest, viewing Bryce Canyon was just as awe-inspiring.…

Which Luxury Telluride Ski House Would You Choose: The Sleek Townhouse Splurge or Log Mansion Steal?

By Mary Cate Long / October 12, 2021 /

Telluride, Colorado is no longer a well-kept secret. For the past decade, it seems to have topped just about every notable list of America’s best ski towns. However, despite its newfound notoriety, the town’s soul remains surprisingly the same. Nestled in a box canyon in the San Juan mountain range, Telluride doesn’t have much geographical…