Second Shelters

Torrance, California, Hits the Spot for Beach-Loving, City-Visiting Retirees

By Bethany Erickson / November 24, 2018 /

Not everyone can spend $1 million or more on a second home, even if it’s with the idea that eventually you’ll retire there. So when MoneyWise’s list of 40 places to retire that are more budget-friendly came out, we were curious — what kind of homes could you find in these towns? Last week, we…

Re-Do or Re-Done: Hawaiian Duo on Diamond Head Offer Choice

By Jon Anderson / November 23, 2018 /

Back in 1982, two oceanfront thirds of an acre caught the eye of a developer who created a four-unit community behind private gates. Called Ku’u Makana it’s located in Honolulu at the foot of Diamond Head crater on the island of Oahu.  Each of the four units are identical 3,536 square feet indoors and another…

What Can I Get For $4 Million In … Evergreen, Colorado?

By Amy Puchaty / November 21, 2018 /

Escape to Evergreen for mountain charm on a whim or retire in style with the ultimate mountain escape, this secluded second shelter has everything you need. If you’ve always dreamed of a home in the Rocky Mountains look no further! This enchanting Evergreen estate along Bear Meadow Trail affords an entertainer’s paradise, and every inch is…

A Pilgrimage To Plymouth For Two Beachfront Estates

By Amy Puchaty / November 20, 2018 /

In the spirit of “Turkey Day” we thought it only fitting to take you to Plymouth, Massachusetts – home of Plymouth Rock, the historical landmark signifying where the Mayflower Pilgrims disembarked to begin their settlement on a new continent. Although visitors of the rock often describe it as “underwhelming,” the town itself is not. Plymouth…

Historical Virginia Home With Link To a Founding Father

By Bethany Erickson / November 18, 2018 /

When you begin looking for houses of historical significance, especially on the week of Thanksgiving, you often turn to the places where the country was born. For this week’s historical shelter, we found a Virginia home owned by a Revolutionary War soldier turned inn owner, with ties to a founding father and future president. The…