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Featured International Vacation Homes For Sale:

Hot New Destination For Second Homes--Ceara, Brazil!

For many years, Ceara, Brazil and it's capital city of Fortaleza have been a destination for Europeans because of the sunny beaches, the busy and safe nightlife, the delicious culinary choices, the rich Brazilian culture, and the very peaceful and friendly people. Contact us for more information on second homes in Brazil available for sale or lease like this great waterfront property!...

 

Great Deal On Oceanfront House Near Fortaleza City in Ceara, Brazil!

The land plot itself is 760m² or 8,000 square feet and the house structure is 526m² or 5,676 square feet. The house is absolutely flawless, very solid construction and in no need of any kind of repair. The villa consists of 5 bedrooms all with their own private bathrooms and one additional full bathroom. The outside leisure area has a gorgeous high quality swimming pool, fully functional sauna, two additional bathrooms, a gorgeous bar & barbecue grill house area with a brick pizza oven!  This house comes furnished.  Just bring your suitcase!


Price:  R$ 790,000 or approximately $422,000 USD

call Pat Kirby at (214) 649-7346 or email at pkirby@greatsecondhomes.com

 

One of the Best Beachfront Villas Available!

One of the best front beach villas in The State of Ceara, North - East Brazil with the most gorgeous beaches!  The land plot is 1500m² or 17,000 square feet and the home consists of 312m² with 4 bedrooms and 4 private baths. Gorgeous leisure area with a large pool and sauna. Separate caretaker quarters have been constructed. Large garden and spectacular unique special ocean front views. This one is a gem !  

Price: R$ 950,000 or approximately $507,000 USD

call Pat Kirby at (214) 649-7346 or email at pkirby@greatsecondhomes.com

 

Oceanfront Investment Opportunity in Ceara, Brazil!

Oceanfront house in Ceara!  The land plot itself is 1786m² or 20,000 square feet and the house is 326m² or 3,876 square feet. The house is in need of light updating which should not exceed R$100,000 or currently $60,000 USD (* please watch exchange rates for daily fluctuations) after which the property will be easily worth R$850K-R$900K or approximately $454,000-$481,000 USD in 24 months or less. Duplex Villa consists of 5 bedrooms, one of them being en suite with private bathroom and 2 additional full bathrooms.  There is a large pool on the property as well as a barbecue grill house.  

Price: R$ 585,000 or approximately $312,000 USD

call Pat Kirby at (214) 649-7346 or email at pkirby@greatsecondhomes.com

 

Rental Income Potential! Buy Your Own Oceanfront House in Ceara, Brazil and Have Us Manage the Rental While You Are Away!

Excellent investment!  The land plot is 1000m² and the home itself is
324m². Beach front villa with gorgeous views, and great rental potential for a low price! The house does come
furnished. If you are interested please contact me ASAP so we can send more
pictures of the property--this one won't last.

Price:  R$ 450,000 or approximately $240,000 USD

call Pat Kirby at (214) 649-7346 or email at pkirby@greatsecondhomes.com

 

Sea Breeze Condos

Cayman Islands

Located on Seven Mile Beach,

these condos will feature approx. 3,000 sqft. of living space, 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths! Cayman Islands is a great place for a second home!

For more info, call Pat Kirby at (214) 649-7346 or email at pkirby@greatsecondhomes.com

 

Looking For a Second Home in Belize--This is it!

House For Sale in Consejo, Belize--2 Minute Walk to the Beach!

Well-maintained custom-built home in Belize is constructed of pressure-treated pine set on concrete foundation. Includes window coverings and custom built furniture. Two large screened porches. Cisterns provide ample fresh clean rainwater. Satellite TV System. Hi-Speed Satellite Internet. New plumbing fixtures. Two water pumping systems, one for rainwater cisterns and the other for ground well.

$99,000 USD

call Pat Kirby at (214) 649-7346 or email at pkirby@greatsecondhomes.com

 

Paradis Beach, Golf & Marina Resort--St. Lucia

Condo Hotel Units For Sale

St.Lucia furnished condominium hotel units managed by Westin.  Prices range from $585,000 for 1 Bedroom to $1.5 million for 3 Bedroom unit.  Enjoy GREAT rental revenue when you are not using, Greg Norman golf course, 5-star amenities, three luxury spas, casino, marina for boats up to 200'

Single Family home sites also available.

Contact Pat Kirby at 214-649-7346 or email pkirby@greatsecondhomes.com for more information.

 

FOR SALE

Exceptional Ranch Property in Patagonia--Argentina!

Located on Approx. 178 acres.  Features Main House, Guest House, Mountain Cottage, Stables/Paddock.  Great Location in Heart of San Martin de Los Andes!!

$4,000,000

For more info, call Pat Kirby at (214) 649-7346 or email at pkirby@greatsecondhomes.com

 

VILLA FOR SALE IN TUSCANY!

Villa Gaeta is  located  approximately 30 kilometers south of Florence, Italy in the Valdarno foothills among a magical landscape of rolling hills dotted

 with cypress trees, medieval  hilltowns and castles.

On the paved road from Montevarchi to Monteluco (Chianti) lies the  beautiful old Villa Gaeta, 1 kilometer from the small and quaint village of Moncioni. 

$1,866,000 USD

or $1,250,000 Euros

For more info, call Pat Kirby at (214) 649-7346 or email at pkirby@greatsecondhomes.com

 

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Welcome to Great Second Homes,

a portal for finding second homes, waterfront property, lakefront houses, ranches, resort living, and beachfront condos for sale in popular vacation and resort towns and cities across the world.  Some of the more popular locations include Florida, Colorado, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Georgia.  Real estate in cities and towns such as Aspen, Vail, Steamboat Springs, Naples, Savannah, Lake Oconee, Las Vegas, Lake Norman, Highlands, Charleston, Nantucket, and Hilton Head plus international locations such as Cabo San Lucas, Argentina, Cayman Islands, Belize, St. Lucia, in addition to Nova Scotia and British Columbia, Canada plus the popular new destination of Ceara, Brazil are highlighted with incredible vacation properties available!

Featuring a Who's Who Network of Second Home Experts, our members are local, accredited real estate agents and brokers that know their individual markets better than anyone.  Our member realtors will assist you in the buying or selling of luxury real estate and second homes in the area of your interest.  Check back often, as our membership grows and new real estate is added.

Great Second Homes.com is the easiest way on the internet to find what you are looking for since we feature real estate listings from the very best agents in each town.  This site is a great resource for finding lake houses for sale, vacation properties, lakefront property, island property, golf course homes, ski condos, ranches or any other type of real estate in the resort living niche.  Baby Boomers in the prime of their life or ready to retire, find this real estate directory to be a great source of information when looking for that special property or retreat!

Also, be sure to explore the other real estate options on our site, such as our featured luxury real estate developments, vacation homes & ski properties for rent, luxury real estate auctions, and fractional ownership opportunities.

 

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Stop Reducing Your Price and Playing The Waiting Game. Selling Your Luxury Real Estate Through Auction is the ONLY Way to Sell Now!

Sell Your Vacation Home in 90 Days

We Specialize in homes listed for $2 million or greater

  • You Set The Date You Want the Home To Be Sold!

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  • Buyers Compete on Auction Day and You End Up With Top Dollar For Your Property
  • We average over 200 inquiries on EACH property we sell, over 100 showings in the 5 days leading up to the auction, and usually 10 or more bidders on auction day!  How many showings have you had in the last year?

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Currently Booking Luxury Home Auction Dates for October 2010--If You Would Like to Get Your Home SOLD This Fall, Dates Are Filling Fast!


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Premier Showcase Properties:

South Hunt Creek Ranch

Yampa, Colorado

320 Acres located in Routt County--halfway between Vail and Steamboat Springs, CO.  Private access to Flattops Wilderness which has one of the largest elk populations in Colorado.  In addition to fabulous elk hunting, enjoy trout fishing on the Hunt Creek, and horseback riding through Routt National Forest lands that surround the property on three sides.  Senior water rights convey with the property, as well as mineral rights. A year round natural spring supplies water to the 4 bedroom log home that was totally remodeled in 2009.  There is also a hunting cabin and additional ranch outbuildings on the land.

Offered for sale at $2,950,000

Contact Pat Kirby at (214) 649-7346 or email pkirby@greatsecondhomes.com for details.

 

46 Acre Private Island For Sale on Florida's Gulf Coast!

Located 60 miles north of Tampa.  Complete luxury and seclusion!  4 bedrooms, 6 baths, new construction with no expense spared!

Offered for $7,900,000.  Terms available.  Will consider trade.

Contact Pat Kirby at (214) 649-7346 or email pkirby@greatsecondhomes.com for details.

 

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Luxury Real Estate Auctions:

Fantastic Luxury Home Just Minutes From Downtown Chicago!

SOLD AT AUCTION

To The Highest Bidder

on July 27th!!

$1,500,000

Located in the Village of Riverside, Illinois, just outside the city limits of Chicago.  Convenient to both Midway Airport and O'Hare International Airport, plus easy access to all major interstate freeways

For details, call Pat Kirby at

(214) 649-7346 or email at

pat@grandestatesauction.com

 

Real Estate Auction | Outer Banks of North Carolina in the town of Southern Shores!

SOLD!!!

To The Highest Bidder!

$1,773,000

Located on Currituck Sound this fabulous waterfront estate property sold on Tuesday, June 29th at 2pm

For details, call Pat Kirby at

(214) 649-7346 or email at

pat@grandestatesauction.com

 

Waterfront Estate Property

Near Charleston, South Carolina

To Sell At ABSOLUTE AUCTION

On June 8th, 2010

SOLD!!--$2.65 Million

For details,

call Pat Kirby at

(214) 649-7346 or email at

pat@grandestatesauction.com

 

4 Oceanfront Beach Condos Near Charleston, South Carolina

To Sell At Auction On June 8th, 2010

SOLD!!--$3.2 Million

Located at Folly Beach, SC

For details, call Pat Kirby at

(214) 649-7346 or email at

pat@grandestatesauction.com

 

New Construction! 

Luxury Home in the Mountains Only 30 Minutes From Denver!

Sold At AUCTION to the Highest Bidder on June 15th, 2010!

$1,570,000

Located in Conifer, CO and only a few minutes from shopping and conveniences, yet seemingly isolated for privacy and unobstructed views!

For details, call Pat Kirby at

(214) 649-7346 or email at

pat@grandestatesauction.com

 

Open Up To Fabulous Views Of The North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains!

Luxury Mountain Home On 20 Acres

FOR SALE

$1,500,000

Located in Boone, NC and close to world-class fly fishing, golfing, hiking, skiing, rafting, and shopping!

For details, call Pat Kirby at

(214) 649-7346 or email at

pat@grandestatesauction.com

 

Buckhead Penthouse in Atlanta, GA

SOLD to the Highest Bidder For $763,250!

The new owners of this highrise condo will soon be enjoying the view from the outdoor veranda of this amazing luxury top floor penthouse unit!

For details on how to sell your property at auction and still get top-dollar,

call Pat Kirby at

(214) 649-7346 or email at

pat@grandestatesauction.com

 

LAKEFRONT HOUSE

ON LAKE OCONEE

only 1 hour east of Atlanta, GA SOLD at ABSOLUTE AUCTION on April 20th, 2010 at 2pm to the highest bidder for $1,827,500!

For details, call Pat Kirby at

(214) 649-7346 or email at

pat@grandestatesauction.com

 

OCEANFRONT HOME SOLD!!! 

Over 350 Inquiries, Over 125 Groups Previewed, and 19 Registered Bidders!!!

Final Price $1,720,000

on Sullivan's Island, SC just outside of Charleston to be sold at ABSOLUTE AUCTION on April 13th, 2010 at 2pm. 

For details, call Pat Kirby at

(214) 649-7346 or email at

pat@grandestatesauction.com

 

AIKEN, SC HORSE PROPERTY

SOLD AT AUCTION

$2,500,000

after 450 inquiries from across the U.S. there were 250 families that previewed the home during the 5 day open house.  On auction day, 12 families competed to own the property and one lucky bidder from the Midwest came out on top!

For details on how to sell your

property with results like this,

call Pat Kirby at

(214) 649-7346 or email at

pat@grandestatesauction.com

 

SKI CONDO SOLD TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR $2,311,250 after 133 inquiries, 60 groups previewed, and 15 bidders competed!

in Vail, CO that overlooks Lionshead

and the Mountain sold at

ABSOLUTE AUCTION

on January 5th, 2010.

For details on selling your property,

call Pat Kirby at

(214) 649-7346 or email at

pat@grandestatesauction.com

 

SOLD IN LESS THAN 90 DAYS--

222 Inquiries, 123 Groups Previewed, and 11 Registered Bidders

on Auction Day!!

Final Price $2,230,625

Luxury Home in Dallas/Fort Worth, TX

only 5 Minutes from new Dallas Cowboys Stadium and Texas Rangers Ballpark!

Sold at ABSOLUTE AUCTION

on December 15th.

For details on selling your DFW property at auction and getting top dollar,

call Pat Kirby at

(214) 649-7346 or email at

pat@grandestatesauction.com

 

Matinecock, NY

SOLD!!!

After 400 Inquiries, 140 Families Previewed, and 22 Registered Bidders Competed to Own This Estate Property Only 35 minutes from NYC!!!

Final Sales Price $6,900,000

For details on selling your New York property at auction and getting top dollar,

call Pat Kirby at

(214) 649-7346 or email at

pat@grandestatesauction.com

 

SOLD WITHIN 90 DAYS AT ABSOLUTE AUCTION--$1,550,000

Luxury Home in Atlanta, GA sold on December 9th.

For details on selling your Atlanta property at auction, call Pat Kirby at

(214) 649-7346 or email at

pat@grandestatesauction.com

 

SOLD AT ABSOLUTE AUCTION--$2,633,750

Luxury Home in Highlands, North Carolina.

For details, or to sell your Highlands NC mountain property, call Pat Kirby at

(214) 649-7346 or email at

pat@grandestatesauction.com

 

SOLD AT ABSOLUTE AUCTION--$1,400,000

Oceanfront Estate on Daufuskie Island Near Hilton Head, SC.

If you would like us to sell your Hilton Head real estate in 90 days, call Pat Kirby at (214) 649-7346 or email at

pat@grandestatesauction.com

 

SOLD AT ABSOLUTE AUCTION--

$1,350,000

Luxury lakefront home at

Lake Norman, outside Charlotte, NC.  If you would like us to sell your Lake Norman waterfront real estate in 90 days, call Pat Kirby at (214) 649-7346 or email at

pat@grandestatesauction.com

 

SOLD AT ABSOLUTE AUCTION--$5,200,000

Luxury home in Nantucket, MA.

If you would like us to sell your Nantucket real estate in 90 days, call Pat Kirby at (214) 649-7346 or email at

pat@grandestatesauction.com

 

SOLD AT ABSOLUTE AUCTION--$2,580,000

Vail, CO. If you would like us to sell your Vail real estate in 90 days, call Pat Kirby at (214) 649-7346 or email at

pat@grandestatesauction.com

 

SOLD PRIOR TO AUCTION--$3,600,000

Vail, CO.  If you would like us to sell your Colorado real estate in 90 days, call Pat Kirby at (214) 649-7346 or email at

pat@grandestatesauction.com

 

SOLD AT ABSOLUTE AUCTION--$1,890,000

Bay Colony Shores in Naples, FL.  If you would like us to sell your Naples, Florida real estate in 90 days, contact Pat Kirby at (214) 649-7346 or email at pat@grandestatesauction.com

 

SOLD AT ABSOLUTE AUCTION--$2,230,750

Summerland Key, FL.  If you would like us to sell your Florida real estate in 90 days by auction, contact Pat Kirby at (214) 649-7346 or email at pat@grandestatesauction.com

 

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