Car-Free Islands: Surreal Escapes for Carefree Adventures
Car-free islands offer a rare and enchanting escape from the modern rush. With no traffic noise, exhaust fumes, or the pressure of a fast-paced lifestyle, these islands embrace a slower rhythm that soothes the soul. They are reached by ferry, …
Scalloping in Florida: Things to Know Before You Go
Scallops are harvested in various areas along the coast of the United States. However, if you’re interested in scalloping or harvesting for scallops, your go-to destination is Florida. But before you start planning, here are a few essential things to …
Treasure In the Sands: Beachcombing Destinations Along the Upper East Coast
Beachcombing is a blissful pursuit for beach lovers from coast to coast, offering a unique blend of intrigue, relaxation, and wellness. Strolling along the wet sand amidst a scenic shoreline provides exhilarating exercise. The rhythmic sound of waves and the …
Top Bioluminescent Beaches and Bays
People often escape to the beach to revel in its breathtaking landscape and scenic views. A stroll along the sandy shore as “golden hour” approaches offers spectators a remarkable show of colors as the sun sets beyond the horizon. As …
Wild Beauty: Beachcombing Along the Pacific Northwest Coast
Beachcombing in the Pacific Northwest is a sensory-rich experience. It combines the meditative allure of the ocean with the thrill of unearthing natural treasures. From Washington’s Olympic Peninsula to Oregon’s wild coastal headlands, the region’s rugged beauty offers ideal terrain …
The Ultimate Wave: Iconic Surf Spots from Coast to Coast
The U.S. coastline offers an array of prime surf spots for beach lovers with a passion (or curiosity) for surfing. These high-performance breaks, reliable swells, and distinct surf cultures are worth planning around. Whether you’re carving winter barrels on the …
Ride the Wind: A Beginner’s Guide to Kitesurfing
If you’ve ever stood on a beach watching someone glide across the water with a kite pulling them like some sort of superhero, you’ve probably thought, “That looks amazing… but also kind of intense.” You’re not alone — kitesurfing (also …
Car-Free Islands: Surreal Escapes for Carefree Adventures
Car-free islands offer a rare and enchanting escape from the modern rush. With no traffic noise, exhaust fumes, or the pressure of a fast-paced lifestyle, these islands embrace a slower rhythm that soothes the soul. They are reached by ferry, …
Reducing the Risk: Mold Prevention Tips For Your Coastal Home
Life along the coast offers unmatched serenity. Yet, this same moisture-rich environment creates the perfect conditions for mold, mildew, and other fungi to thrive. Mold is a type of fungus that reproduces through airborne spores and grows rapidly in damp, …
Dog Beach Bag Essentials
Jellyfish Stings – What You Need to Know
You’re having a lovely day at the beach, the sun is shining, the waves are softly lapping at your feet, and suddenly – pain! A quick searing sting on your skin reminds you that you’re sharing the ocean with some …
Treasure In the Sands: Beachcombing Destinations Along the Upper East Coast
Beachcombing is a blissful pursuit for beach lovers from coast to coast, offering a unique blend of intrigue, relaxation, and wellness. Strolling along the wet sand amidst a scenic shoreline provides exhilarating exercise. The rhythmic sound of waves and the …
Beachside Blossoms: Coastal Flowers That Bloom All Year
Coastal property owners understand the fine art of blending natural resilience with visual charm. In these uniquely temperate, sea-swept environments, where salt air, sandy soils, and moderate climates create both opportunity and challenge, cultivating a garden that thrives year-round is …
Made in the Shade: Low-Light Plants from Coast to Coast
From the Pacific Northwest to the southern Gulf Coast, here’s our list of low-light plants for your seaside home: As the days grow shorter and summer turns to fall, we still want our plants and greenery to thrive amidst a …
Beauty Contained: The Ease of Coastal Container Gardening
Coastal gardens evoke images of vibrant flowers and green native foliage bursting against a backdrop of cool ocean blues. But if your seaside property is small, or you don’t reside there year-round, you can still indulge in the joys of …
Top Flowering Vines for Your Beach Home
Transform your beach home’s exterior into a captivating oasis by embracing the coastal vibe with these flowering vines: Imagine this: you step out onto your patio, the gentle sea breeze caresses your face, and vibrant flowers cascade down the trellis …
Rhapsody In Blue: This Florida Getaway Emanates the Bliss of Beach Living
Interior Design: Melanie Turner, Melanie Turner Interiors, Atlanta, GAArchitecture: Darrell Russell and Jonathan Hampel, A Boheme Design, LLC., Inlet Beach, FLBuilder: Jared Smartt, Earthbuild, LLC., Inlet Beach, FLPhotography: Mali Azima Inspired by the windswept palette of the Gulf Coast, Atlanta …
South Puget Sound: A Waterfront House Opens to Big Mountain Views for Exhilarating Indoor/Outdoor Living
How glorious would it be to wake up to this view every day? Located in Western Washington on the Key Peninsula in a small township named Home, this waterfront haven poises on the south end of Puget Sound in an enviable position—angling toward an unimaginable view of Mount Ranier in the distance.
Seeking The Swell: A Re-envisioned Beachside Pad Delivers the Ultimate Surfer Haven
A reimagined beachside retreat offers the perfect blend of style and surf culture. Discover how this coastal haven combines modern design with laid-back vibes, creating the ultimate getaway for surfers and beach lovers alike.
Regional Beach Living: Pacific Northwest Styles That Speak to Our Love of Seaside Living
In our previous segment of Regional Beach Living, we explored the architectural styles of the South/Southeast, where breezy Lowcountry verandas, contemporary South Florida homes, and shabby-chic cottages dot the cities, quaint towns, and shorelines of this coastal region that stretches …
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[AL.com] Birmingham area’s Lake Homes Realty branches out from waterfronts to mountain homes
A new venture has been launched by Lake Homes Realty, a firm based in Hoover and known as the top brokerage for lakefront properties nationwide. The expansion into the mountain homes market led to the creation of Mountain Homes Realty, …
Beach Homes Realty’s Sister Company, Mountain Homes Realty, is Launched in 21 States
Lake Homes Realty, the nation’s largest waterfront-focused real estate brokerage and parent company of Beach Homes Realty, officially debuted its newest stand-alone brokerage, Mountain Homes Realty, serving buyers and sellers of mountain properties across 21 states. The company’s website, MountainHomesRealty.com, …
Whiteboard Topics: 5 Traits to Know About Beach Home Buyers
Before selling your beach home, it’s important to understand how buyers think. Glenn Phillips, CEO of Beach Homes Realty, discusses 5 traits to know about beach home buyers. Knowing the traits of beach home buyers is essential in gaining a …