second homes

Dramatic Reduction on Designer Studded Watercolor Beach House

By Candy Evans / August 22, 2014 /

  Just in time for Vacation Home Week, we found this very favorite listing of our’s in Watercolor, Florida, one of our very favorite second home spots, on the bargain table. This is like when you find a Firenzie handbag on sale at Neimans — you know it doesn’t belong there, but it’s there and reduced…

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Vacation Home Week: There’s No Better Time For Fractional Ownership in Santa Fe

By Joanna England / August 19, 2014 /

Santa Fe is one of my favorite rubber-tire escapes. I can get there in about 9 hours (10-plus if we make a stop in Amarillo and Cline’s Corners), and it’s worth every minute in the car. The thought has struck me lately that maybe it’s a good idea to consider a vacation home in Santa…

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Ranch of the Week on SecondShelters.com

By Joanna England / August 16, 2013 /

You can build your dream ranch house, or you can just enjoy the view. Check out this week’s amazing Ranch of the Week, 3B Ranch in Bosque and Erath Counties, on SecondShelters.com and tell us what you’d do!

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Second Homes Create Legacy: The Fourth Generation at Drake's Island

By Candy Evans / July 9, 2013 /

I am talking about how vacation homes give you and your family legacy and a place to gather and enjoy each other away from the hustle and bustle. Like, this is the first time I’ve blogged today! And I’m getting a little teary-eyed… discover the whole story over on SecondShelters.com

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Classic Christmas In Oslo, Norway, Bring Light During Darkest Season

By Joanna England / December 28, 2012 / Comments Off on Classic Christmas In Oslo, Norway, Bring Light During Darkest Season

We love getting vacation and second-home photos from readers, especially the unconventional. A loyal reader sent us his photos of Christmas lights from Oslo, Norway, which gets only 5 hours of sunlight on the clearest days in December.

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