With plenty of 19 th century Greek Revival-style homes lining cobblestone streets, Nantucket — a longtime island retreat — has exquisite beaches, dining and shopping spots, as well as fantastic views, ...

"Moving that dollar investment from about $80,000, which has been stuck at not increasing by any means for the last 10 to 15 years, to $249,000," Mulvaney-Stanak said.