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Today on SecondShelters.com: Georgia Fisher Offers a Report From Lake Tahoe

By Joanna England / January 21, 2014 /

Been thinking of getting a Lake Tahoe vacation home? You and everyone else and their grandfather, says Reno resident Georgia Fisher. Heck, even HGTV built their 2014 Dream Home in Truckee, Calif., which is just a hop and skip away from Lake Tahoe.

Of course, It’s a getaway for wealthy Californians and pretty much all of Nevada, so demand for Lake Tahoe properties is high — and the prices are getting higher. Find out more about how you can find your Lake Tahoe dream home on SecondShelters.com today.

Vacation Home News: It’s a Seller’s Market in Tahoe — And the Buyers Keep Coming

By Georgia Fisher / January 21, 2014 /

Plenty of Texans go for vacation homes near Lake Tahoe.

“But be prepared that our houses aren’t as big as they’re used to,” real estate agent Theresa Souers adds with a chuckle. “I always tell them that upfront.”

Size doesn’t matter so much, however, when you’re breathing mountain air and pondering a looming, pristine lake that straddles California and Nevada.

Today on SecondShelters.com: Old Meets New in This Gorgeous Ranch of The Week

By Joanna England / January 17, 2014 /

Our first featured Ranch of the Week from contributor and Ebby Halliday Realtor Kathryn Roan is a knockout! Located in the Bluebonnet Ridge Equestrian Subdivision, Roan calls this stunning home “befitting the setting for a Bronte novel.”
We have to say we agree! It’s the perfect escape from the busy city life, and close enough that you can run away any time you want!

You have to see this home to believe it, so head over to our sister site, SecondShelters.com, to get a good gander at this lovely Rockwall area abode that is perfect for a horse lover who wants luxury, too.

Top-5 Friday: Dreaming of The Perfect Jackson Hole Ski Lodge

By Joanna England / December 13, 2013 /

I found myself dreaming of being inside a cozy lodge, next to a fire, watching fresh snow fall outside. Immediately I decided to see if I could find the perfect ski cabin in Jackson Hole, Wyo. Here’s my top-5 list for this incredible winter destination! 1) Singing Trees I dare you not to fall in love…

Get Closer to the Stars With This Amazing Squaw Valley Estate, Complete With Telescope

By Joanna England / October 25, 2013 /

We took a family vacation to West Texas when I was a kid, hitting highlights such as Big Bend, Indian Lodge, and Fort Stockton. The most memorable stop for me was the McDonald Observatory. It was so cool to check out the gigantic telescopes that were capable of getting an up-close view of stars, planets,…