Jeff Cashmore's Blog

Posted on 01/31/2021

Creating an Organized and Restful Bedroom

Photo by WaveBreakMedia via Shutterstock A troubling trend in today’s home is difficulty finding restful sleep. Most of us have heard of a few ways to create a more relaxing atmosphere before bed. Here are a couple others to add to that list. Add Plants Many people avoid putting plants in their bedroom because they’re afraid they’ll get...

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Posted on 01/24/2021

What Is Step-Up Basis?

Image by Steve Buissinne from Pixabay Suppose you’ve inherited your parents’ longtime home. Suppose they paid $100,000 for it, and it’s now worth $300,000. Had they sold it while it was in their possession, they would have avoided paying capital gains tax due to the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997. Now that it’s yours, has that tax avoidance...

Posted on 01/17/2021

Contract Contingencies

Photo by Cytonn Photography from Pexels When you buy and sell real estate in Florida, your real estate agent probably uses the FAR/BAR “as is” contract. The contract has five contingencies, or exceptions, that protect the buyer. A buyer or seller can also add their own contingencies. To have a valid contract, the buyer must put down “consideration,”...

Posted on 01/10/2021

Tips for Choosing the Right Vacation Home

No two vacation residences are alike. As such, it pays to be diligent as you conduct a search for the optimal vacation home. Otherwise, you risk purchasing a vacation house that fails to accommodate your long-term needs. Ultimately, there are lots of things you can do to find a vacation home that complements you perfectly, such as: 1. Establish...

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Buying A Home

Posted on 01/03/2021

Private Mortgage Insurance and Why It Is Required

Image by StartupStockPhotos from Pixabay In general, if you have less than 20 percent of a down payment for the house you want, you will have to pay private mortgage insurance (PMI). This insurance is a cost to you to protect the lender if you default on the loan. In most cases, it’s better to save the 20...

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Posted on 12/27/2020

Compare the Advantages of Home Ownership vs Renting

Photo by Mohamed Hassan via Pixabay For years home ownership has been the American dream, but, according to the Pew Research Center, a higher percentage of us are renters than at any other time in the last 50 years. Is that a bad thing? Not necessarily. For many people renting may be the right choice. Every individual and...

Posted on 12/20/2020

3 Things You Need to Consider Before You Attend an Open House

An open house enables a buyer to check out a residence in-person and determine if this home matches or exceeds his or her expectations. However, a buyer who fails to plan ahead for an open house may struggle to make the most of this opportunity. Ultimately, there are several things you need to consider before you attend an open...

Posted on 12/13/2020

How Can You Tackle Homebuying Challenges?

The homebuying journey may prove to be difficult, and assorted challenges may arise that make it tough to quickly find and buy your dream house. Whether it's encountering problems during a home inspection or negotiating a house price with a property seller, there is no telling what may happen during your pursuit of your dream home. However, if you...

Buying A Home

Buyer Tips

Posted on 02/07/2021

5220 Mcintosh Road, Sarasota, FL 34233 is now new to the market!

Large Office Clark Rd Corridor Nice large, private office in a small complex. Plenty of parking. Price includes electric, water/sewer, trash collection. Shared utilities and break...

Posted on 01/13/2021

15260 Sugar Bowl Road, Myakka City, FL 34251 now has a new price of $385,000!

5 Acres of Horse Lover's paradise! Long driveway through fenced pasture back to the house. Tree lined Creek which sets the atmosphere for peace and tranquility. The 3 bedroom 2 bath home with 2 car garage is well cared for and situated to take advantage of privacy with a view of the lake. Property is fenced and cross fenced. Easy to...

Posted on 12/15/2020

Video Tour - 15260 Sugar Bowl Road, Myakka City, FL 34251

5 Acres of Horse Lover's paradise! Long driveway through fenced pasture back to the house. Tree lined Creek which sets the atmosphere for peace and tranquility. The 3 bedroom 2 bath home with 2 car garage is well cared for and situated to take advantage of privacy with a view of the lake. Property is fenced and cross fenced. Easy to...

Posted on 12/15/2020

15260 Sugar Bowl Road, Myakka City, FL 34251 is now new to the market!

5 Acres of Horse Lover's paradise! Long driveway through fenced pasture back to the house. Tree lined Creek which sets the atmosphere for peace and tranquility. The 3 bedroom 2 bath home with 2 car garage is well cared for and situated to take advantage of privacy with a view of the lake. Property is fenced and cross fenced. Easy to...