Jeff Cashmore's Blog

Reduce e-waste by recycling old electronics

Posted on 11/03/2024

It's no secret that we rely on electronics daily to ease...

Recycle Waste

Recycling

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Posted on 10/27/2024

3 VA Loan Benefits You Should Know

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has helped countless veterans finance their home ownership goals. While you have the choice of a conventional loan offered by other mortgage lenders, there are some significant benefits to VA loans. Here are some of the most important advantages to consider: No Down Payment The most famous benefit of VA loans is...

Loan Beneftis

Loans

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Posted on 10/20/2024

First-Time Homebuyer Guide: How to Buy a VA-Approved Condo

Eligible borrowers can use their VA loan benefits to purchase a condominium rather than a single-family home. For first time homebuyers, a condo or townhome can have multiple benefits compared to a standalone house. However, to use your VA loan on a condo property, the property must be within a VA-approved development. Here's a guide to the basics...

Approval

Condo

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Posted on 10/13/2024

Getting preapproved for a mortgage: The basics

Getting preapproved for a mortgage is an essential part...

Buying

Homebuyer

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Posted on 11/21/2024

1899 Buccaneer Circle, Sarasota, FL 34231 is now new to the market!

Another STUNNING RENOVATION by Mako Homes! This gorgeous WATERFRONT residence is a true masterpiece, featuring a new 8,000-pound boat lift with NO BRIDGES to the bay, providing direct access to the newly re-opened Midnight Pass in just 10 minutes from your dock. Designed with style, comfort, entertaining, and privacy in mind, this home has been completely transformed. The spacious, OPEN KITCHEN is a chef’s dream, equipped with top-of-the-line appliances and seamlessly connected to a welcoming family area complete with a wet bar—perfect for entertaining guests. A large, ELEGANT FORMAL LIVING ROOM adds to the home's inviting and luxurious...

Another Property Sold - 1918 Dudley Place, Sarasota, FL 34235

Posted on 11/20/2024

FINANCING FELL THROUGH...This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home has been beautifully updated with a new kitchen and bath, featuring elegant porcelain tile floors throughout. The versatile bonus room, complete with a closet, can easily serve as a third bedroom. A large sliding glass door from the bonus room opens to a screened lanai with a hot tub, offering a serene view of the expansive, garden-like private fenced backyard. The convenience of a washer and dryer is provided in the laundry/storage closet located in the carport. Additionally, a 10 x 12 storage shed with electricity offers ample space for lawn equipment and household items,...

5528 Briarcliff Drive, Sarasota, FL 34232 is now new to the market!

Posted on 11/10/2024

Quality home builder MAKO HOMES has done it again! BRAND NEW is the only way to describe this fully renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in the highly sought-after Ridgewood Estates neighborhood. From the moment you arrive at the stunning paver brick driveway, you'll notice the exceptional attention to detail. This home has been re-built from the ground up, featuring new PVC drainpipes, a durable metal roof, and everything in between. The spacious, open kitchen seamlessly connects to the formal living room, creating an inviting space for entertaining. A versatile bonus room at the rear of the home can be used as a formal dining area, a cozy...

2832 Greenbriar Street, Sarasota, FL 34237 now has a new price of $535,000!

Posted on 10/31/2024

As you drive up to this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home you will notice the attention to detail of quality and sophistication. NO EXPENSE was spared in the renovation considering style and functionality. From the FOUNDATION UP, everything has been renewed including NEW DRAINPIPES, plumbing lines, and electrical, considering the functional aspects. For style, a NEW KITCHEN with granite counters, newer appliances, new bathrooms and all the cosmetic upgrades you would see in a NEW HOME. Outside, a paver brick driveway with extra parking space, and the backyard has a huge paver brick patio surrounded by vinyl fence for PRIVACY. Home comes TURNKEY...

4459 Beacon Drive, Sarasota, FL 34232 is now new to the market!

Posted on 10/20/2024

This immaculate 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers over 1,600 square feet of comfortable living space, complete with a garage and a workshop. The large yard, fenced on three sides, is perfect for those who need room for their toys, with no deed restrictions to hold you back. Enjoy both formal and informal living areas, with updated bathrooms and a partially updated interior, making it move-in ready yet full of potential for personal touches. Home features several key updates…New energy-efficient windows were installed in 2015, a new metal roof was added in 2017, and a new AC unit was installed in 2021…Located in the heart of Sarasota Springs,...