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MC13 House Shows Shipping Container Possibilities with Industrial Chic Style

By Leah Shafer / April 25, 2016 /

The craze for shipping container homes shows no signs of slowing down, as consumers seek out the eco-friendly, unusual abodes. One Texas design firm is following up their acclaimed shipping container home in East Dallas with another industrial chic home near Waco, Texas. M Gooden Design, a residential design studio based in Dallas, is in the…

Buying a Ranch in Texas: What is an Ag Exemption? Kathryn Roan Explains on SecondShelters.com

By Joanna England / March 29, 2016 /

Of all the questions farm and ranch Realtor Kathryn Roan gets asked, “What is an ag exemption?” is the one she hears most frequently. With Texas ranch properties getting snapped up left and right, being an educated buyer is critical. Find out more about this real estate misnomer and how you can make sure your…

On SecondShelters: Texas Lake House Luxury at Its Finest

By Leah Shafer / July 22, 2015 /

Lakeshore living is at its finest in the Lone Star State, where these five lake house will surprise you with their views, amenities, and luxury. Take a look at a couple of our favorites places for relaxing this summer, thanks to Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty. Read all about them over at SecondShelters.com!  

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…

On SecondShelters.com: Swirl, Sniff, and Sip at Boot Ranch’s Grape Escape

By Joanna England / May 20, 2015 /

We can’t imagine a more fabulous long weekend than sipping wine produced right here in Texas at one of the Hill Country’s best spots, Boot Ranch. Not only does this luxury second home development have a fabulous Hal Sutton-designed golf course and fully equipped spa, but it also has the daring and creative executive chef…