Second Shelters

Shuckey-Darn: New York City Short Sheets Airbnb

By Candy Evans / May 23, 2013 /

You know Airbnb, yes? The sassy vacation rental site that let’s homeowners earn extra money off their homes by renting them out on a short term basis. I had the pleasure of hearing the founders speak two years ago at Inman in San Francisco. They started the concept when they were living in San Francisco,…

We Like to Watch. We Like to Drink. We Like to Drink With Realtors and Talk REX 2013!

By Candy Evans / May 14, 2013 /

Nothing is better after a long day of showings and trying to find homes in the corners of this hot real estate market than grabbing a drink or two with fellow House Porn lovers, and networking with other real estate professionals! So, on Wednesday, May 15th, join the folks from Real Estate Expo 2013, at…

Hey North Texas! Need a Spot to Escape to? Northshore Harbor Condos Are Just a Short Drive Away

By Joanna England / May 10, 2013 /

I love Richland Chambers Lake. It’s a fantastic weekend escape with great fishing, boating, and tons of great scenery. It’s near Corsicana, Texas, which is just an hour south on Interstate 45 from Dallas. So color me excited when we here at Second Shelters found that there was a new luxury condo community going in.…

Top-5 Friday: Dreaming of a Cool Getaway on Kauai, Hawaii’s Mystical Island!

By Joanna England / May 3, 2013 /

Brrr! It’s the first week of May and it’s chilly in Dallas! Aren’t we supposed to be basking in 72-degree weather and enjoying cocktails on our covered porches? If that’s what you really want to do, then perhaps looking into a second home in a tropical locale is in order. Me? I’m taking my dreamboat…

Says a Lot About the Neighborhood: Signs of the Times at Harry’s Hot Dogs on Knox-Henderson

By Candy Evans / April 26, 2013 /