second homes

Hottest Second Home Markets Might Just Surprise You

By Bethany Erickson | April 6, 2019 |

Hawaii? Nope. California? Nope. Florida? Nope. Where is the hottest second home market in the U.S.? Ocean City, New Jersey. According to an analysis of second home purchases by SmartAsset, Ocean City rose to the top of the list thanks to a whopping 79.38 percent of its mortgages were for secondary residences. The coastal town…

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The James Batterton House: Sprawling Space with a Big Place in Kentucky History

By SecondShelters.com Contributor | March 31, 2019 |

By Deb R. Brimer Contributing Writer You can get lost in this 4,932-square-foot home and its rich Blue Grass history in Millersburg, Kentucky. Located on a quarter-acre lot at 1001 Main Street, the two-story gem is filled with 19th century wow factors and current upgrades. A gorgeous wooden staircase winding from the front room is…

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Dallas-Suburb Richardson Takes 23rd Spot on MoneyWise List

By Bethany Erickson | March 23, 2019 | Comments Off on Dallas-Suburb Richardson Takes 23rd Spot on MoneyWise List

Editor’s Note: Recently, MoneyWise revealed its list of the 40 most frugal and friendly places to retire. In a bid to provide an idea of what housing inventory is available in these cities and towns, we’re taking a look at listings in each of the cities on the list. Not everyone can spend $1 million…

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Thousand Oaks Provides California Living On a Budget

By Bethany Erickson | March 16, 2019 | Comments Off on Thousand Oaks Provides California Living On a Budget

Editor’s Note: Recently, MoneyWise revealed its list of the 40 most frugal and friendly places to retire. In a bid to provide an idea of what housing inventory is available in these cities and towns, we’re taking a look at listings in each of the cities on the list. Not everyone can spend $1 million…

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Want Truly Frugal Retirement? Try Cedar Rapids, MoneyWise Says

By Bethany Erickson | February 23, 2019 | Comments Off on Want Truly Frugal Retirement? Try Cedar Rapids, MoneyWise Says

Editor’s Note: Recently, MoneyWise revealed its list of the 40 most frugal and friendly places to retire. In a bid to provide an idea of what housing inventory is available in these cities and towns, we’re taking a look at listings in each of the cities on the list. Not everyone can spend $1 million…

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Springfield, Missouri Tapped As Budget-Friendly Retirement Spot

By Bethany Erickson | February 16, 2019 | Comments Off on Springfield, Missouri Tapped As Budget-Friendly Retirement Spot

Editor’s Note: Recently, MoneyWise revealed its list of the 40 most frugal and friendly places to retire. In a bid to provide an idea of what housing inventory is available in these cities and towns, we’re taking a look at listings in each of the cities on the list. Not everyone can spend $1 million…

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