Barrington is a very wealthy village and suburb west of Chicago and near Elgin.  The village, population just over 10,000,  is noted for its Victorian, Victorian Gothic, Queen Anne, and other popular late-nineteenth century architecture. It is a pretty town. Notable buildings include the Octagon House and the historic Catlow Theater. Photo of Gazebo at corner of Main Street and…...

This affluent north and west of New York City is growing in popularity for retirement, and Carmel is one of the nicer towns (population is about 34,000 and growing). It is near the west bank of the Hudson River, close to West Point and Danbury (CT). The Retreat at Carmel is conveniently located in the heart of New York’s beautiful…...

Nipomo is a small town that is south of San Luis Obispo and above Santa Maria.  The population is about 17,000 in this affluent community with a household income of close to $80,000. The Dana's were early settlers when the town became a stop on the Camino Real....

Champaign/Urbana is a college town of 82,500 people in central Illinois.  A big part of this town's excitement comes from being the home of the University of Illinois and Parkland College. There are also a number of tech startups.  M2 on Neil, a nine-story, $40 million, mixed-use project is located at the corner of Neil and Church Street. M2 on…...