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2010
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South Carolina's Grand Strand has been, for decades, a mecca for tourists, second homeowners, and retirees seeking a sublime escape. Stretching from Cape Fear, North Carolina to Georgetown, South Carolina, it consists of more than 60 miles of essentially uninterrupted Atlantic Coast beachfront. B...
03/31/2010
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Colorful, vibrant, miles of pristine beaches, crystalline bodies of water, and an abundance of resorts come to mind when we think of Mexico. In recent years, it has evolved into a safe haven for real estate investment, offering attractive home ownership opportunities in an environment that is und...
03/29/2010
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If you're interested in finding "americanized" expatriot communities for your clients, consider looking into Estrella Del Mar in Mazatlan, Mexico. Click Here to go to PCNewswire for some insight.
03/29/2010
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If you’ve ever driven the Blue Ridge Parkway, you know the feeling. Breathtaking vistas for miles around are picture-postcard perfect. A temperate four-season climate, abundant recreation and extensive and diversified housing opportunities have been attracting visitors and new residents to the w...
03/26/2010
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A leader for 85 years in wealth analysis, Barron’s, recently named Pebble Beach #6 on its list of the “10 Best Places in America” for second homes. Located on the Golden State’s pastoral Monterey Peninsula, Pebble Beach has long been known for . . . (read more)
03/24/2010
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For the first time in more than 30 years the American home is shrinking. According to the National Association of Home Builders, the median home size grew continuously between 1973 and 2008, when it shrank 11%. NAHB also reports that 90% of homes built by its members in 2009 were smaller than th...
03/22/2010
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Gorgeous 165-acre family compound for sale in western North Carolina. Check it out at PCNewswire.
03/19/2010
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Ah . . . the seduction of a getaway in an exotic location. Second home sales have begun to gather momentum again as buyers recognize that prices have never been better. Due to its relatively recent emergence on the second home market radar . . . (read more)
03/17/2010
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The current employment situation is truly an albatross, not only to the unemployed, but also to economists who just can’t quite make sense of the indicators, and to those who rely on them to strategize. We understand the conundrum the data present and wish the media would do less to exacerbate...
03/12/2010
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