second homes

Larry Ellison Scoops Up Porcupine Ranch From Founder of Yellowstone Club

By Candy Evans / February 10, 2011 /

One more indicator that the bottom feeders are out shopping and picking up some great deals on second homes, even the wealthiest of the wealthy. Larry Ellison, the sixth-richest man in the world, has bought the 249-acre golf course estate of Edra Blixseth for $42.9 million, this according to records filed in Riverside County, California.…

Sean Payton Prefers Texas Over Louisiana

By Candy Evans / February 7, 2011 /

When it comes to homes, anyways. Cannot say I blame him, and I think he has great taste in the places he chooses to live. Wonder if he is buying the younger Jonas place over there on Rock Dove Court…. Here are more photos of the Payton family’s second home in Watercolor, Florida, compete with…

The 50 Most Expensive Small Towns in America: Where You Should Buy a Second Home

By Candy Evans / February 2, 2011 /

If you are mulling a location for your second home, here’s an article that is like a beacon of real estate appreciation light: the 50 most expensive small towns in the U.S. At first when I read this, I was sad: most of the towns are in New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Washington (state), Cali…

Is Your Dishwasher a Member of the Clean Plate Club?

By Candy Evans / January 27, 2011 /

Folks at the Washington Post are serving up a monthly series on household appliances. So I am offering you this nugget on dishwashers, because when it comes to dishwashers, I am very picky. They must clean, sanitize, and do so quietly. Me, I’m a Miele queen. I also think every kitchen should have two dishwashers…

An Airstream Can Make Darn Good Second Home Real Estate

By Candy Evans / January 18, 2011 /

Yup, that’s an Airstream that friends have used as a second home now for over a year. They love it so much, they snapped the family holiday card in it. Adventures in the Airstream are forthcoming here on Second Shelters. Told you second homes are not going to break the bank!