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Posted on 06/21/2020

When to Sell Your Home as an Investment Property

Photo by fran hogan on Unsplash If you’re a homeowner considering selling your home as an investment property, timing is important. From a financial perspective, just as you probably bought strategically, you want to sell strategically too. The trick is knowing when the right time arrives. Here are four common metrics people use to determine when it's time...

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Posted on 06/14/2020

Rev Up Your Yard: Tables that Pop

Image by StockSnap from Pixabay Every yard needs a fun and functional picnic table. Your outdoor table may be used to hold food, plants, craft projects, beverages and more. But, regardless of its function, it needs to look nice, and it needs to fit into your outdoor decorating theme. We have tons of ideas on turning your plain-Jane...

Posted on 06/07/2020

How To Protect Your Real Estate Assets from a Possible Recession

Photo by Gerd Altmann via Pixabay Property owners got clobbered in the Great Recession of 2008, but that was the exception rather than the rule. Real estate typically weathers hard times well compared to other investments. Still, there’s always the possibility you could get squeezed if property values drop or if your personal or business income takes a...

Posted on 05/31/2020

What Can a Seller Learn After a Home Showing?

Let's face it – a showing can be a stressful experience for a house seller. If a seller makes even a single mistake planning for a showing, a buyer may be turned off by his or her residence. And as a result, a seller's home may linger on the real estate market for many weeks or months. Ultimately, each...

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Posted on 05/24/2020

Tips for First Time Home Buyers in South Florida

Photo by Tumisu via Pixabay For first time home buyers, it can seem that buying a home is just something that only the rich people get to enjoy. But the truth of the situation is that owning a home has never been easier if you know what is available for you. For first time home buyers in the...

Posted on 05/17/2020

What to Look For Before Buying a Waterfront Home

Photo by timokefoto via Pixabay Buying property can be fun, but it can also be exhausting. You want to find a place that fits your personal lifestyle and invest in a home that'll bring you years of happiness. As you're looking at shorefront real estate: 1. Understand Your Access Rights to the Water On the surface, it may...

Posted on 05/10/2020

Adverse Possession Laws in Florida

Image by bjessica092 from Pixabay If someone uses your property for a set number of years and that person does not have your permission, he or she could end up owning your property. The doctrine of adverse possession allows a squatter to take possession of a property that he or she has been living on after 7 years...

Posted on 05/27/2020

Another Property Rented - 3841 Pin Oaks Street, Sarasota, FL 34235

Beautifully maintained 3 bed/2 bath family home in desirable Glen Oaks Estates. With a fully fenced back yard, this home enjoys privacy around the spacious saltwater pool and spa including a large pool deck for sunbathing, and the pool/spa is heated by propane. There is also plenty of covered space for outdoor dining and entertaining. The home features separate living and family rooms as well as a split plan with the master bedroom and en suite bath, remodeled in 2017, on one side of the house and the other two bedrooms and bath on the opposite side of the house. The guest bathroom can also be conveniently accessed from the pool area. ...

Posted on 05/25/2020

Video Tour - 3841 Pin Oaks Street, Sarasota, FL 34235

Beautifully maintained 3 bed/2 bath family home in desirable Glen Oaks Estates. With a fully fenced back yard, this home enjoys privacy around the spacious saltwater pool and spa including a large pool deck for sunbathing, and the pool/spa is heated by propane. There is also plenty of covered space for outdoor dining and entertaining. The home features separate living and family rooms as well as a split plan with the master bedroom and en suite bath, remodeled in 2017, on one side of the house and the other two bedrooms and bath on the opposite side of the house. The guest bathroom can also be conveniently accessed from the pool area. ...

Posted on 05/24/2020

3841 Pin Oaks Street, Sarasota, FL 34235 is now new to the market!

Beautifully maintained 3 bed/2 bath family home in desirable Glen Oaks Estates. With a fully fenced back yard, this home enjoys privacy around the spacious saltwater pool and spa including a large pool deck for sunbathing, and the pool/spa is heated by propane. There is also plenty of covered space for outdoor dining and entertaining. The home features separate living and family rooms as well as a split plan with the master bedroom and en suite bath, remodeled in 2017, on one side of the house and the other two bedrooms and bath on the opposite side of the house. The guest bathroom can also be conveniently accessed from the pool area. ...

Posted on 05/23/2020

Video Tour - 10521 Amberjack Way #203, Englewood, FL 34224

Move in ready and available for immediate enjoyment, this beautifully appointed, TURNKEY FURNISHED, 3 bedroom/2 bath residence offers a slice of upscale island living at its finest! Upon entering through the brand new 8 ft. front door, you are welcomed by all new interior paint in the latest coastal colors and low maintenance driftwood-inspired plank tile flooring. Your eye is immediately drawn to the view beyond the great room to the preserve and lake, truly a nature and bird lover's dream. Either from the boardwalk downstairs or from the sofa on the large and private screened patio, you can fix your binoculars on the natural wonders just...

Posted on 05/23/2020

10521 Amberjack Way #203, Englewood, FL 34224 is now new to the market!

Move in ready and available for immediate enjoyment, this beautifully appointed, TURNKEY FURNISHED, 3 bedroom/2 bath residence offers a slice of upscale island living at its finest! Upon entering through the brand new 8 ft. front door, you are welcomed by all new interior paint in the latest coastal colors and low maintenance driftwood-inspired plank tile flooring. Your eye is immediately drawn to the view beyond the great room to the preserve and lake, truly a nature and bird lover's dream. Either from the boardwalk downstairs or from the sofa on the large and private screened patio, you can fix your binoculars on the natural wonders just...