Vacation Home News

Plan Your Weekend Getaway Now: Luxury Lake House on Cedar Creek Lake

By Joanna England | June 23, 2014 | Comments Off on Plan Your Weekend Getaway Now: Luxury Lake House on Cedar Creek Lake

Oh boy, do we have an incredible lake house for you today. If you’re still recovering from your case of the Mondays, here’s a visual reminder of all the promise of the weekend. Let’s not forget that July 4th is coming up and you’ll need a fabulous spot to watch all of the fireworks. What…

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Ranch of the Week: Bienvenidos a La Bella Vida

By Kathryn Roan | June 13, 2014 | Comments Off on Ranch of the Week: Bienvenidos a La Bella Vida

I don’t know if a summer spent sunning on the Andalucían coast just permanently got into my head, but every time I see a good, old-fashioned Spanish home, I get a major case of the I Wants. La Bella Vida is no exception, with an oh-so-impressive drive-up appeal and classic sculpted fountain entryway.

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Ranch of the Week: Convenient Texas Charmer in Kaufman

By Kathryn Roan | May 16, 2014 | Comments Off on Ranch of the Week: Convenient Texas Charmer in Kaufman

If you’ve always wanted a place in the country, but just a stone’s throw away from the city, the ranch at 5575 W Hwy 175 in Kaufman might be your dream come true. A mere 32 miles from downtown Dallas, this little ranchette is the perfect mix of city and country, and still within commuting…

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Ranch of the Week: Rustic Ranch Paradise in Bells, TX

By Kathryn Roan | May 9, 2014 | Comments Off on Ranch of the Week: Rustic Ranch Paradise in Bells, TX

The more I look at property in Grayson County, the more I like it. Green grass, tons of big trees, serenely peaceful and quiet. Properties out here are truly country living, and the ranch at 3445 McFarland in Bells, TX is no exception.

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Ranch of the Week: Cute Ranchette in Wylie, TX

By Kathryn Roan | April 25, 2014 | Comments Off on Ranch of the Week: Cute Ranchette in Wylie, TX

If you’ve always dreamt of living in the country, but a big property to maintain is intimidating or you have to commute to a job in order to pay for livin’ the dream, this classic ranchette at 402 Fox Hollow in Wylie, TX may just be what you’ve been searching for. This classic country home…

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Vacation Home News: It’s a Seller’s Market in Tahoe — And the Buyers Keep Coming

By Georgia Fisher | January 21, 2014 | Comments Off on Vacation Home News: It’s a Seller’s Market in Tahoe — And the Buyers Keep Coming

Plenty of Texans go for vacation homes near Lake Tahoe.

“But be prepared that our houses aren’t as big as they’re used to,” real estate agent Theresa Souers adds with a chuckle. “I always tell them that upfront.”

Size doesn’t matter so much, however, when you’re breathing mountain air and pondering a looming, pristine lake that straddles California and Nevada.

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