Lori Madden's Blog

Posted on 01/26/2025

Beautiful living rooms: A quick design guide

When it comes to beautiful living rooms, there are no...

Beautiful Living Rooms

Color

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Posted on 01/19/2025

Best tips & tricks to keeping your home sorted & organized

Whether you're a homeowner or a renter, running a household...

Posted on 01/12/2025

If you're searching for a new home, you may have come across references to Housing and Urban Development (HUD) homes. HUD offers government mortgage insurance programs and loans. But what is a HUD home, exactly? Here are the basics to help you with your home search: HUD Homes: The Basics HUD homes are foreclosed properties reclaimed by the...

Housing Programs

Property Types

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Posted on 01/05/2025

Try these weekend projects for a more energy-efficient home

While many home improvements have a lengthy process,...

Diy

Diy Projects

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Posted on 12/29/2024

Understanding capital gain on real estate

Among the myriad costs associated with selling a home,...

Real Estate Taxes

Capital Gains Tax

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Posted on 12/22/2024

Home renovations: When do you need a permit to work on your house?

When do you need a permit to work on your house? Before...

Home Renovation

Building Permits

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Posted on 12/15/2024

3 Signs You Need to Repair Your Chimney ASAP

Unlike some home repair issues, the gradual decline of a chimney often goes unnoticed for years. During this period of modest disrepair, a wide range of structural problems and fire risks can arise. Even small gaps between brick layers create an opening for unwelcome pests. Here are three telltale signs your chimney may require repair. 1: Check for...

Chimney

Home Maintenance

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Posted on 12/08/2024

Home window repairs & replacement basics

Throughout the life of your home, you’re likely to...

Windows

Home Improvement

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Posted on 12/01/2024

Bring the Tropics Home With These 3 Palms

Palm trees can be found on almost every continent in the world. While some hardier versions can survive colder weather, most thrive in tropical or subtropical climates. If you want to grow palm trees indoors as houseplants, you'll need to replicate a tropical environment as much as possible for them to thrive. While it might seem intimidating, there...

Areca Palm

Houseplants

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Posted on 11/24/2024

Mortgage basics for homebuyers: Online preapproval & more

When preparing to buy a home, many potential buyers...

Mortgage Preapproval

Mortgage

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Posted on 11/17/2024

Decorating with greenery while keeping your pets safe

Decorating with greenery comes with many benefits, but...

Houseplants

Non Toxic Plants

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Posted on 11/27/2024

Another Property Sold - 3267 Suffolk Lane 519, Sarasota, FL 34239

Fantastic central Sarasota location! Beautiful, well maintained and move in ready home. This spacious 2 bedroom / 2 bathroom villa is located on a quiet street, right next to the community pool. Being sold fully furnished if preferred. Low HOA fees make this maintenance free, 55+ community very desirable. Schedule your showing today! Approximately 6 miles to Siesta Public Beach, 4 miles to downtown Sarasota and 9 miles to SRQ airport. *No storm damage or...

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