When you look for cities like the charming southern gem of Charleston, SC, you’ll have a tough time finding any that can match it feature for feature. Charleston offers a historic location that focused on preservation and allowed new building to foster the city’s growth. A strong business community ranges from local farmers who offer …
Bar Harbor, Maine, is the place for those that love lobster. There are millions of lobsters eaten in Bar Harbor each year. Tons of visitors flock to this beloved town every year for the fresh lobster and other seafood coming from the coastal water. While you can find lobster on just about everything, including ice …
Celebration, FL is a planned community. While most cities begin somewhat organically, planned communities are built intentionally. Celebration, FL was planned and built by the Disney Corporation in the 1990s. This community provides an example of New Urbanism, a movement that promotes walkable cities. Celebration has a relatively small population, with about 10,000 people. It …
If you’re as much of a fan of Gilmore Girls as I am, you’ve probably considered packing up your life, wherever it may be, and moving to Stars Hollow. Don’t we all want to live somewhere where there is a Luke’s Diner? There’s not much not to love about the cozy, laid-back town of Stars …
If you’ve immersed yourself in either the Virgin River T.V. series or the book series, chances are you’ve had a moment where you’ve considered escaping to the little town yourself. Who wouldn’t want this utopian life? The picturesque scenery, quirky but kind community, peace and quiet. The Virgin River television series is based on the …
Newport, Rhode Island, is where you want to be if you don’t want a snowy winter but still want that full-on Christmas celebration. You can take in the beautiful views on the boardwalk and have a cuisine experience that will have you jaw-dropping to the floor. Newport has enough things to do that will keep …
Each American small town has a characteristic appeal. Having fallen in love with a place, I’m often left wondering how – if ever – I could relive the affair elsewhere. With its history, culture, and natural endowment, New Hope evokes the same worry. We profile twenty-one towns that share some common features with New Hope, …
Montclair in New Jersey is where the eclectic arts lovers come for vacation or become proud permanent residents. The town has the perfect balance from excellent college amenities at the Montclair State University to a vibrant downtown that will have your hips shaking around the clock. Montclair, New Jersey, with its college facilities at Montclair …
Every town across the United States has something unique about them. If it’s rich in history or offers a promising future, no two towns are exactly the same. However, many towns across the States share some qualities. If it’s scenic attractions, a buzzing downtown vibe, or a good list of outdoor activities that will keep …
Towns that have nicknames are always guaranteeing an exciting time. When the town has a nickname like the “Jewel of the Maine Coast,” you are going to have an incredible time. Take a picturesque cruise on Penobscot Bay, go saltwater pier fishing from the roughly mile-long Rockland Breakwater, or take a boat journey to the …
Branson is one of those towns that take their Ozark hospitality very seriously. These residents pride themselves on offering a holiday experience that the family will never forget in summer and winter. Branson, Missouri, is a small town in the United States with a historic downtown and a passion for watersports and leisure activities such …
First inhabited by the Ute Indians, Aspen became a booming silver-mining town during the late-nineteenth century. However, this quaint mining town experienced a cultural revival with the arrival of Walter and Elizabeth Paepcke in the 1940s. The Paepckes presented “The Aspen Idea,” a vision for the town centered on the mind, body, and soul. Aspen’s …
Last summer we bought a vacation house. It’s a boat-access waterfront cabin (pictured above). It’s an old one-bedroom cabin. We didn’t buy it for the cabin. We bought it for the location and dock. It’s a summer house. Yeah, sure we’ll use the cabin of course but we’ll mostly be outside swimming, boating, hiking, lounging, …
Ann Arbor, Michigan’s culturally rich town, tops several lists of the best to live in. With the sound of jazz notes and the smell of authentic foods permeating the air, it’s easy to see why this student haven is so sought after. It is not the #1 city for student sports or #2 in the …
Within the span of 5 months, we bought two houses. The first was a summer vacation property and the other is our main family home. For the first, we did not hire a real estate agent. We worked with the seller’s agent. For the second purchase we did hire a real estate agent. Both purchases …
We have a large, finished three-bedroom in-law suite in our basement. We don’t rent our in-law suite out but we might in the future. I could be a decent source of income in retirement. As house prices increase faster than wages and inflation in many countries, in-law suites are more and more popular. With higher …
We recently bought a house that has a 3-bedroom rental suite in the walk-out basement (aka mortgage helper). In our neighborhood, it could fetch $2,500 to $3,000 per month. That’s a nice chunk of income given it’s turnkey; we don’t have to invest a nickel into getting it ready to rent. Despite the potential revenue …
Boulder, Colorado, has so much going for it. There are the Rocky Mountains, the University of Colorado Boulder, the Flatirons, over 20 craft breweries, museums, and galleries. Some people love it for its access to the great outdoors. Others appreciate the laid-back vibe and the intellectual spark. But what other places have a similar essence …
The proud capital of the Maryland State called Annapolis lies in Anne Arundel County. Founded at the mouth of the Severn River on the banks of Chesapeake Bay, the town is famous for its family-friendly vibe. Beautifully preserved architecture dating back to the late 16th Century surrounds Annapolis. Considered the world’s sailing capital and hosting …
Burlington, Vermont, is an eclectic college town with a dynamic arts scene. People here enjoy using their feet or bikes to get where they want to go. They love the outdoors, have cultural events, all while eating great food. Those looking for a similar town will yearn for that intellectual vibe and back-to-nature feel, with …