Second Shelters

My Serene Second Home in Downtown Dallas: Uber Customized at the W

By Candy Evans / July 13, 2011 /

This meticulously spacially planned designer condo in the W South Tower is a true one-of-it’s kind in the building. The interior was designed by New York designer, John Chadwick. Then along came Scott and Cooner, who installed the Varenna kitchen  with Kuppersbusch appliances, SubZero, caesarstone countertop and a glass backsplash to match the island. They…

Is Texas One of the WORST Places to Buy Real Estate?

By Candy Evans / July 13, 2011 /

I hope not, because I just calculated that we have had a 32% increase in the physician population of our state since 2000. And that’s good news for Texas real estate. Now a commenter offered a different look at Texas Real Estate. Can’t say I totally disagree with him, he’s spot on about property taxes: Candy,…

A Perfect Second Home in New York City: The Paramount Hotel

By Candy Evans / July 12, 2011 /

We are going to feature very select hotels here on SecondShelters, because more hotels are becoming second homes, some offering CondoHotel deals as well as residences. Two weeks ago, I was in New York City, where I have had my share of negative hotel experiences. Hint: you smell Febreeze, there’s a reason. But I finally found the…

Glenn Beck Makes It Official: Fam’s Already On Texas Soil, Sources Say He May Ultimately Build

By Candy Evans / July 12, 2011 /

As we told you here absolutely first, former Fox entertainer Glenn Beck has confirmed he’s not only moving to Dallas but in fact, the family is already here. (Wonder how it makes the folks in Westlake feel when Beck says he’s moving to “Dallas”?) Robert Wilonsky at The Dallas  Observer also has this fun YouTube video of…

Glenn Beck Makes It Official: Fam’s Already On Texas Soil, Sources Say He May Ultimately Build

By Candy Evans / July 11, 2011 /

As we told you here first, former Fox entertainer Glenn Beck confirmed he’s not only moving to Dallas but in fact, the family is already here. (Wonder how it makes the folks in Westlake feel when Beck says he’s moving to “Dallas”?) Robert Wilonsky at The Dallas  Observer also has this fun YouTube video of the…