Jeff Cashmore's Blog

Posted on 03/28/2021

Photo by Yavyav via Shutterstock Whatever your priorities are, before you take on the purchase of a home, answer these questions for yourself: Why do you want to purchase a house? Is it for financial reasons? Is it less expensive than paying rent? Until you’re certain about your reasons for buying, take it slow and make a plan....

Buyer Guide

First Time Homebuyers

Posted on 03/21/2021

Home Improvement: Reasons to Hire a Professional

Photo by oneSHUTTER oneMEMORY via Shutterstock When it comes to home improvement, renovations, upgrades and expansions, seek the assistance of a professional. Why do you need a pro? Unless you built your home yourself, you might not understand all the factors that combine to engineer a house such as the electrical needs to support the load and the...

Posted on 03/14/2021

Photo by Kaboompics .com from Pexels In building a sustainable home, every material decision matters. The choice of roof material and type can make an enormous difference both in your home’s energy efficiency and environmental impact. Because of the ever-growing demand for sustainable architecture and design, the number of options for sustainable roofing material continues to grow. One...

Posted on 03/07/2021

Tips for Selling your Home to a Family Member or Friend

Photo by fauxels from Pexels It sounds like it should make things easier -- selling your home to a friend or family member should be a breeze for both parties -- but in reality, a home sale can disrupt your relationship if you don't go about it the right way. With the exception of parent to child transfers...

Posted on 02/28/2021

Hosting Overnight Guests

Image by 영훈 박 from Pixabay One of the great benefits of having a home of your own is being able to host friends and family. If it’s your first time living in a house that’s big enough for more than just you, you’ll want to make sure you plan out the best way to keep people comfortable...

Posted on 03/31/2021

3066 Irving Street, Sarasota, FL 34237 is now new to the market!

Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath home near Pinecraft!! Home has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, garage on a quiet street. Just minutes to Yoder's Market, DER DUTCHMAN RESTAURANT, markets and all that PINECRAFT has to offer. The LANDSCAPE and STATELY OAK out back grab your attention as you arrive. Home sits back off the road to take advantage of the HUGE LOT and give lots of driveway space. Step inside to a GENEROUS FOYER and your eyes are drawn to an expansive GREAT ROOM with large ceramic tile flooring which goes through all the traffic areas. The very nice KITCHEN and dining room is towards the back of the house. A truly LARGE MASTER BEDROOM with a...

Posted on 03/24/2021

Another Property Sold - 5553 Rollingwood Drive, Sarasota, FL 34232

The perfect location close to everything...shopping, Interstate 75 and Siesta Key Beach! You start loving this 4 bedroom, 3 bath home on a large corner lot when you pull in the long driveway and notice the newer landscaping and well manicured lawn. The real love begins when you walk in the front door to the living room and start taking in the well thought out updates. Your eyes are drawn down to the floor to the 18 in porcelain tile with designer corner insets that runs through all the traffic areas and new Berber carpet in all the bedrooms, On to the updated, generous sized, eat in kitchen with newer cabinets slow close drawers, granite...

Posted on 03/21/2021

Video Tour - 4979 Hubner Circle, Sarasota, FL 34241

Beautiful CUSTOM BUILT pool home on 2 lakefront acres and a 2,000 +/- sf OUTBUILDING with office, workshop and lots of room to STORE MOTOR HOME, RV or boat. Home has 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2 half baths, is ARCHITECTURALLY DESIGNED to let in lots of natural light and take in the magnificent views of the lake. HUGE master bedroom is on the first floor, has a DESIGNER BATH SUITE with dressing room and a private lanai. Cozy floor to ceiling BRICK FIREPLACE in the oversized great room with clearstory and picture windows to bring the outside in. Up the floating OAK STAIRCASE to the guest suite with its own deck overlooking the HUGE BACK YARD...

Posted on 03/21/2021

4979 Hubner Circle, Sarasota, FL 34241 is now new to the market!

Beautiful CUSTOM BUILT pool home on 2 lakefront acres and a 2,000 +/- sf OUTBUILDING with office, workshop and lots of room to STORE MOTOR HOME, RV or boat. Home has 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2 half baths, is ARCHITECTURALLY DESIGNED to let in lots of natural light and take in the magnificent views of the lake. HUGE master bedroom is on the first floor, has a DESIGNER BATH SUITE with dressing room and a private lanai. Cozy floor to ceiling BRICK FIREPLACE in the oversized great room with clearstory and picture windows to bring the outside in. Up the floating OAK STAIRCASE to the guest suite with its own deck overlooking the HUGE BACK YARD...

Posted on 03/09/2021

Video Tour - 803 136TH Street E, Bradenton, FL 34212

3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 car garage, pool home with beautiful lake views on over an acre. Ceramic tile throughout. Split bedrooms, formal and informal living area with wood burning fireplace. Cathedral ceilings in living area with sliding glass doors for lots of natural light. All new windows, original sliding glass doors. Large shed for storage. Easy to see, just need some...

Posted on 03/09/2021

803 136TH Street E, Bradenton, FL 34212 is now new to the market!

3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 car garage, pool home with beautiful lake views on over an acre. Ceramic tile throughout. Split bedrooms, formal and informal living area with wood burning fireplace. Cathedral ceilings in living area with sliding glass doors for lots of natural light. All new windows, original sliding glass doors. Large shed for storage. Easy to see, just need some...

Posted on 03/03/2021

Another Property Sold - 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...