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Real Estate Heaven: Mayacama in Sonoma Now Timbers’ Resort Newest Fractional Home Offering

By Candy Evans | September 13, 2012 |

It’s Mayacama, one of Sonoma’s most amazing and luxurious golf, wine, fitness, and relaxation second home retreats. Solo fractional ownership until just now. Guess who is now Timbers’ Resorts newest member? Mayacama. I am beyond psyched. Click on over to SecondShelters to learn more about this amazing second home property and learn about the Dallas…

Timbers May Very Well Own the Fractional Market, Adds Mayacama in Sonoma to Private Residence Club Portfolio

By Candy Evans | September 13, 2012 |

The stakes just got higher in the super competitive, high end fractional private residence club market. I told you about El Corazon de Sante Fe joining up with the unbeaten Fairmont Residence Club program. Have been at both El Corazon and Fairmont Ghirardelli Square now and really didn’t think it could get any better. In…

Mayacama: I Found Paradise in Northern Cali’s Wine Country. And I Will Never Be The Same

By Candy Evans | September 13, 2012 |

Late last summer, 2011, we were in Sonoma County, California where I toured a most amazing property called Mayacama. I credit finding this property to my trusted veterinarian, Dr. Barret Jiranek here at Lover’s Lane Animal Medical Center (Dallas). Or maybe I should give my precious Doodle Bree the credit. She had an ear ache,…

Getting Stiffed By Bad Contractors Seems to be Getting Common, Hate To Say I Told You So…

By Candy Evans | September 12, 2012 |

You may have seen the recent story on WFAA-TV about the Carrollton teacher who got stiffed by a pool contractor — his name is Danny Jones — to the tune of $6000. Even worse than the money: she’s had a gaping hole in her backyard with dangerous rebar sticking out — ouch if anyone falls…

Beauty (and More Bars) on Bordeaux: You Can Never Be Too Thin, Too Rich, or Have Too Many Fireplaces…

By Candy Evans | September 12, 2012 |

Our Monday Morning Millionaire extravaganza continues — we are so lucky! We have seen what $7 million buys on Bordeaux, now see what a WEE bit less buys. Value, darling, value. 4430 Bordeaux is simply a beautiful home on an extra huge Highland Park lot: 105 x 153. Wowser! Formals are spacious and, well, FORMAL and…

A Greener Second Home: Top US Eco Villages Perfect For Keeping Your Carbon Footprint Small

By Joanna England | September 12, 2012 |

Does the idea of owning two homes make your greener sensibilities wilt? It shouldn’t! There are tons of great communities in outstanding locations that are perfect for the ecologically conscious second home owner. Here’s an abbreviated list of great communities and developments: