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Guess Who’s Buying Up Vacation Homes Like There’s No Tomorrow? The Rich!

By Candy Evans / June 16, 2012 /

Those of us in real estate know that when the housing market plummets,  vacation places plummet the most. Second homes are most often discretionary purchases you wait on until you feel flush with cash. Well, get ready. Realtors say second-home buyers are returning to the store,  shopping from Cape Cod to Lake Tahoe. As I…

Here’s a Chance to Redo The Most Important Selling Room in the House, the Kitchen, for FREE

By Candy Evans / September 30, 2011 /

When it comes to selling your home, experts agree hands down the kitchen is the most important home in the house! If you have limited funds and must choose your upgrade areas, a decision that can make you feel like choosing which kid you love best, sink that money in the kitchen first, master bath second.…

Dallas is Second U.S. City With Most Forbes 400

By Candy Evans / September 23, 2011 /

New York City, of course, is first with 53 billionaires who collectively are worth $1.53 trillion. But Forbes Magazine says Dallas came in right behind the Big Apple with 17 of the wealthiest, beating out San Francisco at 16. Of course, a lot of billionaires are scattered along the Peninsula south of San Fran. But…

Hudson Valley Getaway Two Hours From NYC, Pool, Ski, Views: Less Than $300,000

By Candy Evans / July 20, 2011 /

This is what I remember second homes being like when I grew up, and Lake Geneva, Wisconsin was loaded with these treasures. This is in the covetd Hudson River Valley of upstate New York. Check out this manicured jewel that a friend put on the market about a week ago. It’s a perfect weekend getaway only…

Hotel Porn Perfect for a Hot Texas Day

By Candy Evans / July 12, 2011 /

A little NYC Hotel Porn courtesy of Dallas Cantoni over on SecondShelters.com.