Bethany Erickson
Property owners in California — especially those who own second homes there — may find themselves paying more in income taxes if a bill designed to end the mortgage interest deduction on vacation homes passes the state assembly. The bill, which was introduced by Assemblymember David Chiu (D-Francisco), would eliminate the MID on second homes…
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Start spreading the news … New York real estate is so expensive many are opting to remain renters in the city they work in during the week, and instead plunk down their case for a more affordable second home for weekending, a recent report from CNN Business found. “Starting with a second home can be…
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If we told you that we found a gorgeously well-preserved Seattle Midcentury time capsule in Seattle, would you be surprised? For many, when they’re told to close their eyes and think of the architecture that most represents Seattle, they might think of the Northwest style developed by architects like Seattle’s Paul Thiry, or Craftsman and…
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Retiring abroad is a goal for many — some because they want to experience the lifestyles offered in a new country, some because they realize their retirement nest eggs can last a bit longer in another country. But what are the best places for retiring abroad? After all, packing up and schlepping to a new…
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All that’s really left to remind anyone of the time Herbert “The Cat” Noble lived in North Texas is the stretch of land he bought up around 1941, before there was a Lake Grapevine, in southern Denton County. Suffice to say, Noble wouldn’t recognize the extravagant estate that sits there now, either. When he lived…
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Whether you want a beachy retreat or a swank pad you can pick out in episodes of Mad Men, Frank Sinatra hung his hat in two homes that are on the market at the same time, for nearly identical price points. Malibu Frank’s Way If Malibu is your bag, the estate at 30966 Broad Beach…
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