vineyard second homes

Splurge vs. Steal in Texas Wine Country

By Mary Cate Long / May 17, 2022 /

Forget Napa Valley. Save the money you’d spend on plane tickets and head to Fredericksburg — a close-to-home option for wine lovers with dozens of vineyards, tasting rooms and a charming German influence at every turn. Our Splurge vs. Steal of the week focuses on two lovely properties: One is outside of town with more…

Pick Your Malibu Mansion: Coastal Grecian Beach House or Mountaintop Vineyard Villa?

By Mary Cate Long / September 28, 2021 /

There is no higher second home locale to aspire to than Malibu, California. The iconic beach town just northwest of Los Angeles has long been a tranquil escape for celebrities and surf bums alike. Many people picture Malibu mansions that border the sweeping Pacific coast, but the homes nestled throughout the many canyons of the…