Splurge vs. Steal

Market Mashup: New York’s Upper West Side Versus North Texas’ Upper West Suburb

By Daniel Lalley / August 13, 2023 /

In recent years, more than 5 million Americans have moved to a new area as a result of remote work opportunities. With more technology to connect outside the workplace setting and the precedent set by COVID-19, it’s easier than ever to break from office norms and seek new surroundings. According to data from U-Haul, Texas…

Plenty of Space to Stretch Out in This Plano Splurge Vs Steal

By Shelby Skrhak / August 7, 2022 /

This week’s Splurge versus Steal takes us to Plano where you’ll two lovely homes that are similar in price but worlds apart in square footage. Here in Plano, you’ll typically find homes built in the eighties or nineties, depending on how far north you are. Hit SH 121 and you’ll be in the aughts —…

Mountain Homes in Ouray, Colorado: Splurge or Steal?

By Mary Cate Long / June 28, 2022 /

Ouray is a charming mountain town in southwest Colorado with scenic Rocky Mountain views, hot springs, and a historic downtown. Just on the other side of a towering ridge of San Juan Mountains peaks, Ouray shares the very same stunning scenery, though perhaps less of the media and celebrity attention that Telluride is known to…

Nantucket Summer House: Splurge vs. Steal?

By Mary Cate Long / June 7, 2022 /

Nantucket Island evokes idyllic images of summers spent on the beach, strolling the wharves and cobblestone streets, and plenty of shenanigans at sea. Just 30 miles off the coast of Massachusetts, the tiny Atlantic island is a popular New England second home getaway. Splurge 235 Madaket Rd, Nantucket, MA 02554 If this isn’t the perfect…

Splurge vs. Steal in Texas Wine Country

By Mary Cate Long / May 17, 2022 /

Forget Napa Valley. Save the money you’d spend on plane tickets and head to Fredericksburg — a close-to-home option for wine lovers with dozens of vineyards, tasting rooms and a charming German influence at every turn. Our Splurge vs. Steal of the week focuses on two lovely properties: One is outside of town with more…