California

The Intentional Midcentury Time Capsule in Palm Springs

By Bethany Erickson / February 20, 2019 /

We’ve all seen the homes that time forgot, and we’ve all seen the vintage homes that have been updated. But have you ever seen a Midcentury Modern that was an intentional time capsule? As we’ve said before, sometimes what we find in the Wednesday WTF is a WTF because there are whips and chains in…

Hotel in Gold Rush Era California Town Up for Auction

By Bethany Erickson / January 13, 2019 /

Always a hotel, this week’s gold-rush era historical shelter in California also has its place in history as the location for an office and stage stop for an express company that ran mail across the country. The site of the current Hotel Sutter, located in Sutter Creek, California, was first home to the American House…

On SecondShelters.com: What’s Happening In Oakland, California? A Lot, Actually.

By Amy Puchaty / October 12, 2018 /

Real estate can surprise you in unexpected ways. Such is the case in Oakland, California. Movers and shakers in the industry are suddenly seeing the Oakland housing market transform. Prices keep going up, demand continues to surge, and a nice crop of wonderfully updated older homes and new construction beauties are changing the face of…

California Now Requires Solar Power Installations On All New Homes — Your Thoughts?

By Candy Evans / May 15, 2018 /

“Government forcing citizens to purchase products that cost more than $15,000, offer no safety benefits and paybacks not usually realized for a decade or more is hardly cause for celebration. In California, lobbyists for the solar industry succeeded where their innovation and marketing efforts failed.” That’s what Phil Crone, Executive Officer of the Dallas Builders…

On SecondShelters.com: Splurge vs. Steal in California’s Napa Valley

By Amy Puchaty / March 29, 2018 /

This week has us dreaming of a wine country getaway, so what better way to appease those cabernet-colored dreams than a Splurge vs. Steal Resort Edition in Napa Valley! From hiking and biking, to boutique shops, restaurants and a flourishing arts scene, Napa is filled with things to do, including owning and operating your own vineyard.…