Second Shelters

Make Marfa Your Next Destination With One of These Hot Airbnbs

By CandysDirt / May 2, 2022 /

If you’ve ever perused the wonderfully aesthetic coffee table book “Marfa Modern: Artistic Interiors of Marfa,” you may be curious about an artsy rental in Texas’ artsiest desert town.  Marfa, Texas, is known as a cultural and artistic oasis in the middle of the remote Chihuahuan Desert. It takes some determination to get there (it’s about…

Which of These Miami Homes on The Same Street Would You Choose?

By CandysDirt / April 25, 2022 /

Known for its sandy beaches, energetic culture and warm weather, Miami is a fantastic spot for a second home. This Splurge vs. Steal features two houses for sale on the same street (just 0.3 miles apart) with a $2 million difference in price. Is the higher price tag worth it for a pool and a…

Going Green Can Be Great: High-End Developments With Earth Day in Mind

By CandysDirt / April 22, 2022 /

More than a billion people in 190 countries will be celebrating Earth Day today, April 22. Now in its 52nd year, the annual celebration is more than just a day to demonstrate support for environmental protection. It’s a reminder to practice sustainability year-round, including how — and where — we live. Overall, the global single-family…

These Enviro-Friendly Communities Celebrate Earth Day Year-Round

By Elaine Raffel / April 21, 2022 /

With more consumers looking to reduce their carbon footprint, living a more eco-friendly lifestyle extends to their housing choices.

What Does $88 Million Buy in Beverly Hills? Check Out ‘Father Stu’ Star Mark Wahlberg’s Mega Mansion

By CandysDirt / April 19, 2022 /

When Mark Wahlberg bought this prestigious North Beverly Park property in 2009, the property cost him just $8.25 million, according to Realtor.com. Wahlberg then tapped Richard Landry — aka “King of the Megamansion” — to design the lavish European-style manor. Six years later, the starchitect recalled his collaboration with Wahlberg: “When he called me, he said, ‘Richard,…