10 Secluded Neighborhoods in Nevada, Deserted By Design

Nevada has a funny way of hiding its best secrets in plain sight. In the Virginia City Highlands, life runs on mountain time, measured in sunrises and coffee sips. Up in Lee Canyon, the pines whisper while the snow stacks gently on wooden eaves. Google Street View Its the kind of quiet that gets into your bones, and stays. These ten neighborhoods arent for everyone. This secluded neighborhood features large homes set on multi-acre lots amid dense pine forests....

March 23, 2025 · 4 min · 806 words · Sarah Mills

10 Secluded Towns In and Around Vermont’s Glastenbury Mountain Where Silence is Sacred

The slopes of Glastenbury Mountain arent just steeptheyre storied. Stamford crouches near the Massachusetts border, quietly watching the world go by. Landgrove feels like a postcard no one ever mailed. Shutterstock And then theres Glastenbury itself, a ghost town with more legends than living souls. Roads turn to gravel. And time, if it shows up at all, does so reluctantly. This small town boasts expansive landscapes that provide ample opportunities for hiking, biking, and exploring untouched forests....

March 23, 2025 · 4 min · 746 words · Michael Cabrera

10 Secluded Towns in Florida’s Remote Tate’s Hell State Forest May Just Be Your Kind of Heaven

The air here tastes like salt and pine needles. The trees press in, the roads narrow, and the world gets quiet. This isnt the Florida of neon and rollercoasters. Stephanie A Sellers / Shutterstock.com This is the Florida of Sumatra, where the forest leans heavy and the silence feels sacred. This is Eastpoint, where oyster boats bob on the bay and the sun burns gold across the marsh. These are the towns carved out of solitudeby fire, water, and will....

March 23, 2025 · 5 min · 936 words · Lisa Campbell

15 Great Lakes Towns Lit By the History of Their Harbor Lighthouses

Its historic 1860 Light Station Museum offers a fascinating look into the life of lighthouse keepers and maritime history. Where is Port Washington? The towns geography is marked by rolling hills and dramatic bluffs that provide panoramic views of the lake. Elena Berd / Shutterstock.com Its easy accessibility via Interstate 43 makes it a convenient destination for travelers exploring the region. Grand Marais, Michigan Grand Marais is a hidden gem tucked away on the southern shore of Lake Superior....

March 23, 2025 · 4 min · 803 words · Kathleen Li

15 Whimsical Easter Decor Ideas to Spruce Up Your Home

She covers furniture products and more for Chosen Furniture. Thats my signal to rebel. Not with polished store-bought decor, but with cozy, chaotic charm. I know its time to rethink neweaster decor ideas. This is Easter as I love it: a little undone, deeply us. So, lets ditch the rules. Easter isnt a photoshoot-its the warmth of a home that whispers, Were here. And yes, theres chocolate. Lets go Pastel Pillow Perfection Theres something almost therapeutic about swapping out winters heavy layers forspringssoft hues....

March 23, 2025 · 6 min · 1171 words · Thomas Moss

Explore 10 Secluded Towns in Alaska’s Denali Highway Region Where the Road Turns into Raw Wilderness

Its not a highway in the traditional sense. There are no billboards here, no gas stations playing pop country, no roadside espresso huts. Instead: a sudden caribou. Kari Ahlers / Shutterstock.com A storm rolling in like an afterthought. A wind that sounds like its trying to remember your name. Along this corridor,townsarent always towns. Brushkana Creek hums low under cloud-heavy skies. The Tangle Lakes flicker like glass poured between hills....

March 23, 2025 · 4 min · 658 words · Jaime Montes

Idaho Housing Affordability in 2025: High Prices and Tight Supply Test Buyers

By that standard, Idaho is one of the least affordable states in the nation. Were likely at a permanent higher level. The states inventory of homes for sale remains tight in 2025, giving sellers an edge. Little Vignettes Photo / Shutterstock.com More listings have begun to appear compared to the frenzy of 2021, but not by much. This meager inventory means competition remains stiff for buyers, even if bidding wars have cooled from theirpeak....

March 23, 2025 · 2 min · 315 words · Nathan Woods

New Data Reveals That These are the 25 Most Expensive Towns to Buy a House in Florida

Ive analyzed data from theZillow Home Value Indexto uncover the most valuable residential markets in Florida. This acceleration in home values demonstrates Floridas continuing appeal to wealthy homebuyers and investors. Perhaps most striking is the concentration of wealth along Floridas southeastern coast. Home Stratosphere | Leaflet The most dramatic growth occurred recently, with a 77.29% surge since 2020. The communitys appeal has steadily grown, which explains why values have climbed so consistently over these fifteen years....

March 23, 2025 · 3 min · 494 words · Michael Walter

The Data is In Revealing the 25 Most Affordable Towns in Kansas

Amid nationwideaffordabilityconcerns, Kansas stands out with multiple communities posting median home values below $50,000. The data from theZillow Home Value Indexreveals fascinating patterns about property values across theSunflowerState. Youll find remarkable variation in homeprices, with some towns offering homes at a fraction of the national average. Home Stratosphere | Leaflet This indicates that while these towns remain affordable, theyre also showing promising investment potential for budget-conscioushomebuyers. Your market insights should include the solid 47....

March 23, 2025 · 2 min · 313 words · Gary Martin

The Data is In – Introducing the 25 Most Affordable Towns to Buy a Home in Kentucky

The hunt for budget-friendly homes in Kentucky reveals surprising opportunities. This suggests that while these areas remain extremely affordable, theyre also showing signs of increasing demand. When you examine the data closely, youll find that affordability doesnt necessarily indicate stagnation. Home Stratosphere | Leaflet Your property would have appreciated by 28.89% since 2020, representing strong growth in Kentuckys easternmost region. This former coal mining town provides authentic Appalachian living at prices that would be unimaginable in most states....

March 23, 2025 · 2 min · 324 words · Lynn Martin

These are the 25 Most Expensive Towns to Buy a House in Louisiana (New Data)

Ive analyzed data from theZillow Home Value Indexto identify Louisianas most expensive housing markets as of January 2025. The geographical distribution of high-value markets reveals interesting patterns about where wealth is concentrated in Louisiana. Looking at growth rates, I found that the market has accelerated significantly since 2020. Home Stratosphere | Leaflet Despite this recent correction, the long-term trajectory remains positive with a 21.52% increase since 2010. The longer-term perspective is equally impressive, with a 43....

March 23, 2025 · 2 min · 267 words · Andrew Zavala

Why Boomers Are Ditching Suburbia and Flocking Back to the City

Baby Boomers are increasingly trading suburban lawns and driveways for city skylines and sidewalks. But a growing segment of Boomers is instead drawn to the energy and convenience of city life. Empty nesters cite walkability, cultural amenities, and freedom from home maintenance as prime motivators. Shutterstock – Downtown Philadelphia We dont keep ourselves closed up.5 Like many peers, the Levines downsized (from a 3,500 sq. ft. house to a 1,400 sq....

March 23, 2025 · 1 min · 133 words · Lynn Daniel

10 Secluded Hidden Mountain Towns Lost in the Quiet of Montana’s Cabinets

There are places in the Cabinet Mountains where the sky feels closer, like it bent down to listen. The towns herescattered like river stones between thick pine forests and shadowed peaksarent lost. Theyve simply opted out. By USEPA Environmental-Protection-Agency – Libby, Montana, Public Domain What they lack in population they make up for in presence. Life moves here with deliberationcoffee poured slow, conversation held longer, trails taken without checking the time....

March 22, 2025 · 6 min · 1163 words · Joseph Baker Jr.