Lori Madden's Blog

Posted on 06/02/2019

Budgeting is not always an easy chore to keep up with but making sure you are aware of where your money goes, and how much you need to cover your monthly expenses, is something you need to be on top of. If you are in a relationship and share the finances, then budgeting gets that much more challenging....

Personal Finance

Family Financial Planning

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Posted on 05/26/2019

Ways to Avoid Cabin Fever

During certain times in the year, it might be less desirable to be outside, and we may find ourselves feeling stuck in the house. How do you get out and enjoy your community without having to be out of doors? One great way is to plug into your areas museums, galleries, and other local indoor attractions. Months of...

Indoor Activities

To Do Lists

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Posted on 05/19/2019

Think You're Ready to Buy a Home?

Buying a home tops your long-range goals list, but are you ready? As a first-time buyer, you have loads of questions and concerns. After all, a home loan is an obligation for years into the future. You want to make savvy decisions and be comfortable that you’ve negotiated the best deal. On top of that, learning all about...

First Time Buyer

Buying Your First Home

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Posted on 05/12/2019

Questions to Ask When Selecting New Sod

Before you decide what grass to purchase for your lawn take a moment to assess your life and yard to select the best warm or cool-season grass variety for you. Here are some crucial items to think about that will affect your choice of grass. How will your lawn be used? Think about where and why you're planting...

Sod

Yard Improvements

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Posted on 05/05/2019

5 Things to Make Your House Sell Fast

Selling a home can be pretty intense and stressful, especially if you haven't done so before. The pressure even becomes greater when you need to close your current sale before you move into a new home. Doing these few things may be the critical little steps you need to take to make that sale happen as fast as...

Curb Appeal

Home Sales

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Posted on 04/21/2019

Spice Up Your Bathroom By Adding Flowers To It

Not many people would readily consider the bathroom as the prime spot for flower decoration but propping a small vase of flowers on your vanity is a natural yet high-impact way to add a layer of color and a touch of luxury to your bathroom. A small vase of colorful can also bring freshness to the most unremarkable,...

Home Buying Tips

Flowers

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Posted on 04/14/2019

Four Things to Get Ready to Buy Your First Home

It is not just enough to think about buying your first home. It is a life-changing experience that can have more twists and turns than a Hollywood soap opera. Homebuying can also be an enjoyable experience if you put in steps to get ready for the process well before it gets started. Here are four things that you...

Homebuyers

Finance

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Posted on 04/07/2019

What to Consider When Staging

As recently as 20-25 years ago, most people thought “staging” was for the theater and model homes. The idea of professionally temporarily decorating a home to sell it was not on the average homeowner’s radar. All that changed with the advent of TLC, HGTV, and other networks dedicated to home buying/selling and renovating shows. If you’re selling a...

Selling Your Home

Staging Your Home

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Posted on 05/11/2019

Another Property Sold - 2902 Forest Lane, Sarasota, FL 34231

INVESTOR ALERT!! Despite property appraiser's records, this is a true 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home on a nice corner lot under a canopy of trees in a super central location with great schools. Amazing price per square foot for this home that features large living room and even larger family room, separate dining room, spacious kitchen with lots of cabinetry, and interior laundry room. Driveway could accommodate up to 4 cars. Great rental potential. All windows replaced and the roof reshingled in 2007. Hooked up to county water/sewer and fees paid in...

Real Estate

Sarasota

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Posted on 04/17/2019

2902 Forest Lane, Sarasota, FL 34231 now has a new price of $170,000!

INVESTOR ALERT!! Despite property appraiser's records, this is a true 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home on a nice corner lot under a canopy of trees in a super central location with great schools. Amazing price per square foot for this home that features large living room and even larger family room, separate dining room, spacious kitchen with lots of cabinetry, and interior laundry room. Driveway could accommodate up to 4 cars. Great rental potential. New electrical panel will be installed prior to closing or a credit can be given at closing. All windows replaced and the roof reshingled in 2007. Hooked up to county water/sewer and fees paid in...

Real Estate

Sarasota

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Posted on 04/11/2019

3309 Westerly Lane #1018, Sarasota, FL 34239 is now new to the market!

Here's your opportunity to seize a very affordable maintenance free villa in Village Green! Super clean and move-in ready, this home features 2 bedrooms and 2 baths and updated kitchen cabinets. Wraparound east and south facing sliding glass doors provide plenty of natural light. This villa feels larger than its 1323 sq. ft. due to the large 9 x 30 enclosed Florida Room which provides loads of additional living, dining and entertaining space. Interior utility room offers room for hobbies and additional storage with built in cabinets. Tile roof replaced in 2005, AC replaced in 2009, interior freshly painted and re-carpeted in 2017. Live...

Real Estate

Sarasota

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Posted on 04/10/2019

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

AVAILABLE SEASON 2020. This stunning 9th floor unit offers direct Gulf views from the moment you walk through the front door. Meticulously updated and featuring ALL NEW turnkey furnishings, the 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 the king...

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