Second Shelters

Jay Leno Is Over On Second Shelters, Because He was Looking at Second Homes

By Candy Evans / August 25, 2011 /

I was in Pebble Beach last week at the venerable Concours D’Elegance along with the glitterati of Jay Leno, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Sherle Crow! When I saw Arnold, I steered away but snapped a pic. But Jay, dear Jay, we are becoming regular Concours buds. Last year, when my husband snapped the photo, Jay said…

Jay Leno Tells Me He Really Likes Second Homes… Almost as Much as Cars!

By Candy Evans / August 25, 2011 /

The 60th annual Pebble Beach Concours D’Elegance was this past weekend in Pebble Beach and loaded with celebs. Second Shelters had a booth along with Dream Garage USA in the Retro Auto tent, and we had a blast. Jay and Company walked by last Thursday afternoon for the VIP walk-through, and he eyed the properties…

Candy Sale of the Week: Back-To-School, Leave-It-To-Beaver Feel for Less Than $450,000

By Candy Evans / August 24, 2011 /

I see Ward and June all over this house, don’t you? In fact, this home just screams “family”. Or maybe, “come and get it!” Located on  nearly a half acre in Casa Linda Estates (off Garland Road, near Peavy)  with great drive-up appeal, large trees and lush landscaping, you get 2822 square feet that have been updated sensitively.…

Now That He’s Running For President, Let’s Take a Look at Rick Perry’s Real Estate Deals in the Texas Version of Pebble Beach

By Candy Evans / August 24, 2011 /

I was in Pebble Beach last week, and everyone in California kept asking me about Rick Perry. He is the California Republicans’ hero because of our strong Texas economy. In fact today, I think he’s leading in the polls. While in Cali, I recalled a story I wrote last summer about Perry’s real estate deals,…

Second Home Sleepytime: Don’t Buy a Gross Used Mattress for Your Vacation Home

By Candy Evans / August 24, 2011 /

I published this story over on CandysDirt.com, because someone in Dallas was trying to sell a used mattress on Craig’s list with a “heart-shaped placenta stain”, and spinning it as a plus. I mean, with that kind of creativity, this guy or gal ought to go work on the federal deficit. Anyhow, I started thinking…