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Posted on 03/20/2022

Contingency clauses in a real estate contract typically come from the buyer. However, there are some contingencies sellers can use in a sale negotiation as well. While they’re less common, knowing the basics can help in selling your home. Here are the main contingencies every seller should know: Kick-Out Clause A kick-out clause is a useful balance to...

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Posted on 03/13/2022

Work-from-home burnout: What it is and how your home can help with it

“Work from home burnout” refers to being in your home constantly and having a lack of location change affect your work-life balance and mental health negatively. Some have reported feeling tired or just losing their focus throughout the day the longer they work from home. In fact, remote workers may have to work a little more to make...

Posted on 03/06/2022

Growing Beyond the Norm: 3 Unexpected Climbing Plants for Your Garden Trellis

Growing climbing plants on a trellis is a perfect way to use a small space efficiently. Trellises with vines can be purely decorative or provide valuable functionality like shade and privacy. There are many popular climbing plants to choose from if you’re looking for something to cover a trellis, but even if you’re looking for something different from...

Posted on 02/27/2022

How to lower your property taxes: Options for veterans with disabilities other than exemption

Many state governments offer property tax exemptions to qualified veterans with disabilities. However, since the amount of coverage and rules for eligibility vary from one state to the next, you may still need some extra help. Luckily, there are plenty of ways you can lower your property taxes in the event you have to pay them in full....

Posted on 02/20/2022

How to Prevent Landslides on Your Property

Landslides are caused by soil erosion and heavy rainfall. If your property has any slopes, it's important to check for signs of erosion so you can avoid the risk of causing a landslide. Here are three ways you can prevent erosion damage and landslides in your own yard: Plant Densely An abundance of deep-rooted vegetation is the best...

Posted on 02/13/2022

Stick-Built Construction: Errors to Avoid

Having a stick-built home constructed provides you with a whole new house to move into that has the features and design you want. While these homes offer several benefits over purchasing existing homes, it’s important to make sure the stick-built home construction process is done right. Otherwise, you could end with regrets about your new home in terms...

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Posted on 02/06/2022

Minimalism in Your Home: What Are the Benefits?

Minimalism is a concept that people use in many parts of life. In interior design, it’s characterized by intentional simplicity and organization. Everything has its own place and everything has a reason to be included—thus helping you avoid distraction, clutter and achieve better focus. If you’re curious about adopting minimalism into your own home, here are a few...

Posted on 01/30/2022

What to Do Your First Day in Your New Home

Moving is a strenuous process, and it’s common to feel exhausted after it’s over. For some, the first few days in your new home can feel even more overwhelming than the weeks before the move. Luckily, there are some simple things you can do to stay organized and maintain your moving momentum to feel comfortable in your new...

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Posted on 02/26/2022

Another Property Sold - 1616 3Rd Avenue E, Bradenton, FL 34208

Nice 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with garage on a 'canopy' tree lined street. Walk into a very open living area with newer paint throughout. Lots of storage in the kitchen and a breakfast bar into the greatroom. Great entertaining with dining area just off the kitchen with sliding glass doors to the large lanai and huge back yard which is privacy fenced. Enjoy sitting around the huge fire pit on the cooler evenings. Home has no carpet...Tile floors in the kitchen and bathrooms, laminate flooring in the living area and bedrooms. Inside laundry is off the kitchen and the large garage provides shelter for your car and storage and there is also a...

Posted on 02/02/2022

Another Property Sold - 8223 Planters Knoll Terrace, University Park, FL 34201

UNIVERSITY PLACE is a gated community with a PERFECT LOCATION for easy access to I-75, SRQ Airport, UTC Mall, Medical Facilities, and lots of shopping. When you pull up to the brick paver driveway and enter through the generous foyer you feel the QUALITY and distinction right away. Recent upgrades in kitchen include light & bright CABINETRY, pendant LIGHTS, backsplash, QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS, top of the line STAINLESS steel appliances including gas range with DOUBLE oven, french door refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher and most recently, a REVERSE OSMOSIS water filtration system. Kitchen also features large PANTRY, eat-in area and breakfast...

Posted on 02/02/2022

1616 3Rd Avenue E, Bradenton, FL 34208 now has a new price of $360,000!

Nice 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with garage on a 'canopy' tree lined street. Walk into a very open living area with newer paint throughout. Lots of storage in the kitchen and a breakfast bar into the greatroom. Great entertaining with dining area just off the kitchen with sliding glass doors to the large lanai and huge back yard which is privacy fenced. Enjoy sitting around the huge fire pit on the cooler evenings. Home has no carpet...Tile floors in the kitchen and bathrooms, laminate flooring in the living area and bedrooms. Inside laundry is off the kitchen and the large garage provides shelter for your car and storage and there is also a...

Posted on 01/29/2022

Another Property Sold - 200 Sierra Street S, Nokomis, FL 34275

Do you have HGTV dreams and want a project that Chip and Joanna or Ben and Erin would tackle? Well roll up your sleeves and bring your imagination! This once loved 2 story home has fallen into disrepair. There are issues such as a leaking roof, drywall that needs repair, deck that needs to be redone, and an overgrown yard. The space, however, is well laid out. The master bedroom is on the bottom floor and the guest bedrooms are upstairs. The kitchen and eat-in dining room are huge, while upstairs is a large bonus room with a wood-burning fireplace. Bring your imagination, your contractor and anyone who wants to turn this house back into...