Lori Madden's Blog

Posted on 03/19/2023

3 Tips for Matching Mismatched Décor and Furniture

If you’ve moved a lot, regardless of homeowner status, there’s a good chance you have a few mismatched pieces that have followed you from place to place. The biggest hurdle most residents seem to run into is how to match the pieces with their current furniture or vice versa. Here are a few ways to merge your mismatched...

Colors

Decor

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Posted on 03/12/2023

Canadian house styles to know

If you’re thinking about buying or building a home in...

Posted on 03/05/2023

Understanding French country design

French country design style is inspired by the elegant and...

Posted on 02/26/2023

DIY Guide: Radiator Cover Shelf

Radiator covers can be expensive and difficult to make. One of the major reasons decorating or hiding a radiator presents a problem for homeowners is not all radiators are the same dimensions. Luckily, creating a simple floating shelf is a great way to make your radiator attractive and functional no matter the size. Here's all the info you'll...

Posted on 02/19/2023

Rustic home decor 101

Rustic home decor can be rugged or cozy and everything in...

Posted on 02/19/2023

Mortgage rates: A brief guide to common payment options

30-year mortgage rates are the norm among mortgage rates....

Posted on 02/12/2023

Your guide to understanding a seller’s market

Knowing whether you're in a buyer’s market or seller’s...

Real Estate

Sellers Market

Posted on 02/05/2023

5 Critical elements for every emergency plan

Emergencies happen, especially when there’s a natural...

Emergency

Emergency Preparedness

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Posted on 01/29/2023

Land contract

A land contract is a great way for sellers to increase...

Contract

Land

Posted on 03/02/2023

Video Tour - 762 N Jefferson Avenue 762, Sarasota, FL 34237

Welcome to Jefferson Pines, a small maintenance free enclave located just 1 mile to all downtown Sarasota has to offer, and for baseball fans, it's a quick and easy bike ride to Ed Smith Stadium to catch Spring Training or summer league games. This unit has been well maintained and offers 2 bedrooms, each with an en suite bathroom, a vaulted ceiling in the living room, large patio with a spacious storage closet and private back yard. The following appliances have been replaced: (2022) microwave and dishwasher, (2021) hot water heater and washing machine, and (2018) oven. This properly managed Association enjoyed no increase in the monthly...

Posted on 03/02/2023

762 N Jefferson Avenue 762, Sarasota, FL 34237 is now new to the market!

Welcome to Jefferson Pines, a small maintenance free enclave located just 1 mile to all downtown Sarasota has to offer, and for baseball fans, it's a quick and easy bike ride to Ed Smith Stadium to catch Spring Training or summer league games. This unit has been well maintained and offers 2 bedrooms, each with an en suite bathroom, a vaulted ceiling in the living room, large patio with a spacious storage closet and private back yard. The following appliances have been replaced: (2022) microwave and dishwasher, (2021) hot water heater and washing machine, and (2018) oven. This properly managed Association enjoyed no increase in the monthly...

Posted on 03/01/2023

Another Property Sold - 2030 Hyde Park Circle, Sarasota, FL 34239

Welcome to this timeless and classic ranch home featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, ideally situated in the Arlington Park neighborhood and Southside Elementary School District. This well maintained residence under the canopy of a majestic Live Oak features high priority hurricane protection that insurance companies love to see, including a NEW ROOF in 2022 and PGT IMPACT GLASS windows and doors installed in 2020. The water heater and Smart garage door opener were also installed in 2020. Both bathrooms have been updated, as well as the kitchen cabinets. Terrazzo floors and cedar closets are reminiscent of the mid-century modern era and...