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Ranch of the Week: Turn-Key Equestrian Property Right in the City

By Kathryn Roan / April 18, 2014 /

Horse People, take a look! Here we have the famed purple unicorn combination of acreage, a real barn, turn-outs, not ginormous home, and close enough to the city that you can actually run a business or drop into the city with ease. The 19.44 acre property even has several rentals or barn help homes on…

Spring Bass Fishing in East Texas Means House Candy & Fat Fish

By Candy Evans / April 10, 2014 /

We’ve looked at a few ski areas recently (namely Aspen and Taos), but as the temperatures warm and ski season begins to wrap up, it’s time to return closer to home and talk about the really important stuff: bass fishing!

Open Thread: Running Away For The Holidays — Where’s Your Favorite Spot to Spend Christmas Out of Town?

By Joanna England / October 18, 2013 /

You know what’s exhausting? Shuffling to a million different homes throughout the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays to visit with relatives both close and distant. It gets tiring and old, and the environment rarely changes. This year, though, my family is considering running off to Colorado to take advantage of a friend’s vacation rental that fell…

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!

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