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Posted on 10/18/2020

Home Maintenance Tasks You Should Never Put Off

Photo by Mohamed Hassan via Pixabay Even if you love your home and never plan to leave it, there may come a point when you need to put it on the market. The home maintenance tasks you tackle today have a direct impact on your home’s value tomorrow. If you want to protect the value of your home,...

Home Maintenance Checklist

Home Maintenance

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Posted on 10/11/2020

The Joys of Homeownership - And How to Keep Them That Way

Photo by Andy Dean Photography via Shutterstock The phrase “the joys of homeownership” is a staple in most households. But sometimes, you think you hear a snicker behind the smile. Now that you’re finally ready to become an owner, you might be wondering if that term is truthful or sarcastic. The answer is “Both.” How can it be...

Maintenance

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Posted on 10/04/2020

How to Market a Home as the Ideal Retirement Home

Photo by Designecologist from Pexels You love your home, but you want to make a change. In many cases, you’ll work with a real estate agent who can help you to market your home professionally to your ideal home buyer. Yet, for some properties, having a very specific target buyer in mind can work well. If you live...

Real Estate Marketing

Seller Tips

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Posted on 09/27/2020

How Florida Real Estate Law Works for Married Couples

Image by Richkat from Pixabay When you’ve found the right house in the Sunshine State and are ready to close, the title company's agent will ask you a question. How do you want the deed vested? Florida couples can own a home as: Tenants in common. Joint tenants with right of survivorship. Tenants by the entirety. Of the...

Posted on 09/20/2020

Advantages to Being a Senior Citizen Living in Florida

It's no mystery why thousands of retirement-age people choose Florida as the place they'd most like to live during their golden years. The warm weather, tropical ocean breezes, and vacation-like environment are among the many reasons there's always a steady stream of retirees moving to Florida or relocating within the state. Whether you're looking for a beachfront property or...

Posted on 09/13/2020

How to Build a Hose Container

Image by Victoria Farr from Pixabay With a little thought, creativity and some inexpensive odds and ends you can add charming accents to your home. Weekend projects provide a fun way to spend a few hours and being able to look at your finished project with satisfaction is even better if it serves a useful purpose beautifying your...

Posted on 09/06/2020

Did You Price Your Residence Appropriately?

If you add your house to the real estate market but fail to garner buyers' attention, now may be a good time to revamp your home pricing strategy. Otherwise, your home may remain on the housing market for many weeks or months before it finally sells. Generally, there are several factors you need to consider to determine if you...

House Price

Selling Your Home

Posted on 08/30/2020

Everything You Need to Know About the Buyer's Perspective

Evaluating the buyer's perspective is a must for anyone who want to achieve the optimal results during the house selling journey. Because if you understand the buyer's perspective, you can promote your residence to the right groups of individuals at all times. And as a result, you should have no trouble generating lots of interest in your house. Now,...

Posted on 10/15/2020

Another Property Sold - 1088 Tocobaga Lane, Sarasota, FL 34236

This gated enclave of only 9 homes surrounded in ancient oaks possesses the most desirable feature in the real estate market today: it’s proximity to downtown Sarasota. This John Cannon custom built home could be imagined in Santa Barbara, CA with a cool Spanish Colonial vibe and open and inviting interiors. Built in 2016, this home is in like-new model condition. Featured on the first level is a great room with 17’ beamed cathedral ceilings, a signature gas fireplace, a sitting room perfect for cozy reading days, and an office/study. The kitchen is generously appointed with KitchenAid appliances, abundant storage, solid wood cabinets, stone...

Posted on 10/08/2020

Video Tour - 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, 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 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a huge flex...

Posted on 10/08/2020

2459 Sherman Oak Drive, North Port, FL 34289 is now new to the market!

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, 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 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a huge flex...

Posted on 09/12/2020

Another Property Rented - 2425 Gulf Of Mexico Drive #9B, Longboat Key, FL 34228

AVAILABLE SEASON 2021. This stunning 9th floor unit offers direct Gulf views from the moment you walk through the front door. Meticulously updated and featuring modern turnkey furnishings, the new floor to ceiling windows fill the whole unit with natural light & an open floor plan provides amazing views of the sparkling waters from every angle. Picture yourself on the balcony taking in mesmerizing sunsets from the comfort of your chaise lounge or fixing a meal in the stunning kitchen featuring quartz counters, stainless steel appliances & breakfast bar. The split plan includes a huge master bedroom with incredible water views from...