Lori Madden's Blog

Posted on 01/03/2021

How to Be Proactive About Selling Your Home

Image by mynemesis2011 from Pixabay If you're anticipating putting your home on the market soon and want to sell it as quickly as possible, you're probably thinking that the best way to accomplish this is to accept a major drop in price. Although it's true that price points can affect how quickly a property sells, you don't have...

Home Seller

Home Selling

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Posted on 12/27/2020

Common Plumbing Problems

Image by Rudy and Peter Skitterians from Pixabay There are many responsibilities that come with homeownership. One important aspect to monitor and maintain is your plumbing system. With any system that is used daily, problems will arise from time to time. The earlier issues are identified, the quicker and simpler they can be to resolve. Here are a...

Plumbing

Plumbing Tips

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Posted on 12/20/2020

The Closing Process: What to Expect

Image by S K from Pixabay Buying a new home can be an exciting experience. Unfortunately, the closing can seem a little daunting if you are unsure about what to expect during the closing process. Below is a simple guide as to what you can expect during the closing of your first home. Knowing How Long the Process...

Closing On A Home

Buyer Tips

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Posted on 12/13/2020

Should You Craft a Home Buying Checklist?

Regardless of when or where you search for a house, a home buying checklist is essential. With this checklist in hand, you can quickly and effortlessly discover a residence that suits you perfectly. Now, let's take a look at three factors to incorporate into your home buying checklist. 1. Your Home Buying Timeline Account for how much time is...

Buying A Home

Buyer Tips

Posted on 12/06/2020

The Appraisal & Its Impact on the Home's Sale

Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay As the home buying process nears the closing, both buyers and sellers need to prepare for the appraisal. This often the last step the lender requires before approving financing for the buyer, so it’s an important part of the home sale process. What is an Appraisal? An appraisal is an unbiased, professional evaluation...

Appraisal

Buyer

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Posted on 11/29/2020

5 Indoor Plants That are Nearly Impossible to Kill

Photo by Pushok via Pixabay Do you buy plants for your home – just to find them shriveled up and browning just a few short days later? You may be purchasing plants that require too much care – or that are known for being tricky to keep alive. Whether you’ve been cursed with a black thumb, have a...

House Plants

Indoor Plants

Posted on 11/22/2020

Seller-Financed Mortgage: What Is It?

Photo by Charles Thompson via Pixabay A vast majority of homebuying transactions rely on the buyer qualifying for a mortgage through a bank. After all, most people don't have enough cash lying around to buy a home outright. Nowadays, you have more options with different types of lenders and alternative financing companies where you can seek pre-approval online....

Mortgage

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Posted on 11/15/2020

The Importance of Home Maintenance: Pest Control

Image by dayamay from Pixabay Termites and other wood-destroying organisms can destroy a home in no time. Even if you have stucco on the outside, you have wood under the stucco. If a piece breaks off, termites and other bugs can get inside and destroy the walls. Wood is everywhere in our homes. Even block homes have wood...

Pest Control

Maintenance

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Posted on 11/08/2020

Avoid Surprises When Picking Home Contractors

If you've ever experienced the frustration of paying more than necessary for home repairs, remodeling, or upgrades, you're not alone! Most of us have done it at one time or another, and it's not a pleasant feeling! The good news is that if you make up your mind to do a little research, ask questions, request a free quote,...

Choosing A Contractor

Home Improvement Contractors

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Posted on 11/01/2020

Should I Invest in the Market?

Photo by Edar via Pixabay You’ve been considering an investment in real estate but are you really ready? Putting your money into something you haven’t done your homework on could be detrimental. You may even have all the tools, but are still straddling the fence. How will you know it’s time? Here are a few signs that indicate...

Real Estate

Investing

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Posted on 10/25/2020

Five Fundamental Reasons Tenants Should Have Renters' Insurance

Image by edar from Pixabay There are many reasons people choose to rent. There are fewer responsibilities, it doesn't take saving up a large down payment, maintenance is likely taken care of and there are no real estate taxes and no homeowners' insurance to pay. That doesn't mean, however, you shouldn't carry insurance. If you rent a home,...

Renting

Insurance

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Posted on 12/05/2020

Another Property Sold - 2459 Sherman Oak Drive, North Port, FL 34289

This is the LOWEST priced home on the LARGEST lot currently on the market in Cedar Grove at The Woodlands!! Built in 2018, the owner improved this Canopy model with upgrades including plantation shutters, whole house water filtration system, in wall and in ground pest control systems, crown molding, upgraded granite, ceiling fans, light fixtures and faucets, under cabinet lighting in kitchen, remote controlled blinds, laundry tub in garage, additional shelving in master closet, overhead storage shelving in garage, and extra brick patio outside the screened lanai. This meticulously maintained home in a family friendly neighborhood features...

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