For Darren K. Proulx, it all started with a newspaper ad. The 19-year-old was enticed by an offer to buy land in California: a low down payment and only $100 per month. Proulx answered the ad and started making payments on his very own piece of land. The only problem: his parcel was two and [...]
Situated on Lake Tahoe’s East Shore, this recently constructed 3,866 square foot home redefines high-elevation luxury living. With 85 feet of shoreline, the master-crafted five bedroom, five bath abode blends only the finest materials and textures that complement its dramatic natural surroundings perfectly. Beautifully furnished, this turn-key estate exemplifies the true essence of Lake Tahoe [...]
Chicago’s North Shore is a great place to live for a number of reasons, ranging from the proximity to the city and cultural events to activities on or around Lake Michigan. But for many families, it comes down to community and schools. And it might be tough to find a place that better exemplifies the [...]
Carlisle, Lincoln and Concord—located amidst the picturesque landscape that inspired Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau—continue to be among the most desirable upscale communities in Greater Boston, just northwest of the city. All of the attributes that contributed to this area’s prominence—traditional architecture, a strong sense of community, highly ranked schools, and quaint commercial [...]
The picturesque and quintessential New England coastal towns of Cohasset and Hingham are best known for the natural beauty of their ocean- and harbor-front properties, and for their well-kept Colonial and Victorian-style historical homes, which share space with modern architectural styles. These towns provide year-round vacation living 19 miles from Boston. The Cohasset and Hingham [...]
Singer Island, located just north of ritzy Palm Beach, has emerged as South Florida’s newest “in” spot, fueled by world-class water sports, golf, shopping and dining. Currently, buyers are drawn to two spectacular developments—The Resort at Singer Island and 2700 North Ocean—that fully embody the island’s luxury lifestyle. Baby boomers view retirement on Singer Island [...]
During my 15 years as a resident of Barefoot Beach, I have realized that it is one of the most beautiful beach settings in America. The gated 460-acre community is located between Naples and Fort Myers and is a paradise for anyone who enjoys waterfront living and activities. Barefoot Beach residents enjoy magnificent views of [...]
Imagine a place that evokes the charm of small-town living combined with the cultural benefits of the big city and the allure of the remote, peaceful wilderness. If you have trouble imagining all those characteristics existing in such proximity, let me invite you to the Lake Keowee-Clemson region of South Carolina to discover such a [...]
Throughout history certain people have had itchy feet – those folks always curious about what is hidden around the next bend in the road, or wondering what lies over that far hill? But, what about today? Where do such adventurers go? In 2002, the AARP named Boquete, Panama as the top foreign retirement destination. Thirty [...]
Chicago’s North Shore began as a place to escape from the city’s heat during the 19th century and has since developed into one of the best places to live in the U.S. due to the thriving sense of community, excellent school systems, availability of luxury housing stock, and proximity to Lake Michigan and Chicago. Stretching [...]
