National News Stories Affecting Second Homes

Larry Ellison Scoops Up Porcupine Ranch From Founder of Yellowstone Club

By Candy Evans | February 10, 2011 |

One more indicator that the bottom feeders are out shopping and picking up some great deals on second homes, even the wealthiest of the wealthy. Larry Ellison, the sixth-richest man in the world, has bought the 249-acre golf course estate of Edra Blixseth for $42.9 million, this according to records filed in Riverside County, California.…

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Is Your Dishwasher a Member of the Clean Plate Club?

By Candy Evans | January 27, 2011 | Comments Off on Is Your Dishwasher a Member of the Clean Plate Club?

Folks at the Washington Post are serving up a monthly series on household appliances. So I am offering you this nugget on dishwashers, because when it comes to dishwashers, I am very picky. They must clean, sanitize, and do so quietly. Me, I’m a Miele queen. I also think every kitchen should have two dishwashers…

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Buy a House in Mexico? Now Even Cruise Ships are Avoiding Some Ports

By Candy Evans | January 27, 2011 | Comments Off on Buy a House in Mexico? Now Even Cruise Ships are Avoiding Some Ports

I feel so sorry for our neighbor to the south. I am signed up for several Google alerts — guess which one sends me the most stories? Crime in Mexico, Mexico crime. It’s enough to make you want to never cross the border, which is not fair, of course. The entire country of Mexico is…

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Ski Lift Accident in Maine: Would You Get Back on a Ski Lift? Fewer Ski Home Real Estate Sales?

By Candy Evans | December 30, 2010 |

Turns out we had relatives who were on the chair lift — but not injured (thank God) — at Sugarloaf this week when that chair lift de-railed and sent skiers flying. I shuddered at the news for several reason: one, I am a skier and HATE IT when the lift stops, leaving you swinging, dangling…

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