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On SecondShelters.com: Take Your Pick of Two Posh Hamptons Retreats!

By Amy Puchaty / May 4, 2018 /

Summer in the Hamptons anyone? Our Splurge vs. Steal will have you dreaming of a getaway to the posh second home area, and for good reason. From sandy beaches and celebrity sightings, to crystal blue waters, wineries, luxury shops and fine dining, Southampton is the summer vacation spot we all need! This week we zero…

Two Things You Have to Do Today: Vote and Visit Us at Anteks Curated with the 505 Ranch and Villas at Cortina

By Candy Evans / March 1, 2016 /

Join us at this evening at Anteks Curated (Preston Center East) when we’ll host the Villas at Cortina (Telluride) and 505 Ranch (at Cedar Creek). Time is 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Yours truly will  speak on housing trends, particularly vacation home properties, and my beloved True Food will share hors d’oeuvres alongside Stoli cocktails. I cannot…

On Second Shelters: Cape Cod Charisma

By Leah Shafer / June 29, 2015 /

Cape Cod has historic roots in American history, one of the earliest places the Pilgrims settled, later becoming a thriving fishing, whaling, and trading area. But the romantic mythos of the Cape took off during John F. Kennedy’s presidential campaign, much of which was based out of the Kennedy Compound in Hyannis Port. JFK gave his…

Looking For Lake Living? This House Has Style And Views

By Joanna England / April 14, 2015 /

Do you have lake house fever? I know I do. It seems like I am constantly combing through listings at Cedar Creek Lake, trying to find a getaway for my family and favorite peeps. After all of this rain we’ve had recently, the lake is in great shape, too, which means this summer you’ll want…

Invoke Your Inner Martha Stewart: 92 Acre Canton Compound Packs City Slicker Sophistication With a Farm-to-Table Lifestyle

By Candy Evans / February 11, 2015 /

Anyone who can work from home and live in the country, pay attention: I have found your paradise! Chefs and gourmands, go from ground to garnish in five minutes. This is truly one of the most amazing properties I have ever seen, and it is just an hour east of Dallas on I-20. There are…