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Posted on 05/17/2020

Photo by Gino Crescoli via Pixabay Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) may be a common term in home buying, but not every home buyer understands exactly what it will mean for their finances. This short guide will give you the basics, so there are fewer surprises down the line. What Is PMI? PMI is a type of insurance that...

PMI

Insurance

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Posted on 05/10/2020

Indoor Herb Garden: A Quick Guide

Photo by congerdesign via Pixabay Do you love the idea of having fresh herbs available all year round but don't live in an area where it's possible to grow them outdoors in all seasons? You don't have to give up cooking with fresh herbs just because the weather outside is frightful — and you also don't have to install...

Herb Garden

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Posted on 05/03/2020

Gather Around the Fire: How to Create a Fire Pit for Outdoor Gatherings

Photo by jamie410 via Pixabay A fire pit can elevate your yard into a truly enchanting entertainment area, liven up your space and even help enhance your curb appeal. While some home projects are not ideal for the DIY approach, you can make a striking firepit on your own in about a weekend. You'll need to gather some...

DIY

Outdoor Living

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Posted on 04/26/2020

Conserve Energy at Home While you Vacation

Photo by Clint Patterson via Unsplash It sounds like a great idea -- turn off your electricity entirely when you go on vacation and you'll dramatically slash your electric bills. While this works in theory, there are some considerations that make shutting everything down problematic for homeowners. Learning more about your options allows you to conserve energy wisely,...

Utilities

Save On Electricty

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Posted on 04/19/2020

Brick: How to Refresh Your Home Exterior

Photo by Karsten Bergmann via Pixabay Take a tour through the United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium or Holland, and you’ll see beautiful historic homes with painted brick exteriors. Wander down streets of hundreds-of-years-old houses, and the most memorable ones are those with painted brick exteriors. But if your brick is in perfect condition, why would you paint it? Odd-Colored...

Home Decor

Home Improvement

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Posted on 04/12/2020

What You Should Know About Flooding on Your Property

Image by StockSnap from Pixabay Flooding is possible anywhere in the US, but it can be of particular concern for property owners in Florida. Before a homebuyer purchases a home, they need to be aware of how likely it is for flooding to occur and what to do in the case of damage. So the question becomes: just...

Buyer Tips

Homeownership

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Posted on 04/05/2020

What Is the Optimal Listing Price for Your Residence?

As a home seller, it is important to establish a competitive initial asking price for your residence. Yet determining the right price for a house sometimes is difficult. If the price of your home is too high, for example, your residence may linger on the real estate market for an extended period of time. On the other hand, if...

Selling Your Home

How To Set An Asking Price For Your Home

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Posted on 03/29/2020

Help Reduce the Stress of Moving by Creating a Checklist

Photo by Heung Soon via Pixabay A moving checklist won't take all the stress out of moving, but it can relieve a lot of the pressure once you have everything accounted for. To give yourself a little extra sanity and peace of mind, we'll sketch out what a reasonable timeline should look like. 8 Weeks Before Nearly two...

Buying A Home

Moving Tips

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Posted on 03/22/2020

Is Selling a House Easy?

Selling your house should be a quick, seamless task. Yet the home selling journey varies based on a number of factors, including the condition of a seller's residence and the current state of the housing market. And if you fail to plan ahead for the home selling journey, you may struggle to achieve your desired results. There are several...

Selling Your Home

Tips On Selling

Posted on 04/10/2020

Another Property Sold - 243 Verna Road, Sarasota, FL 34240

After you pass thru the gate you drive down a MESMERIZING, long, TREE LINED lane to a paradise setting...time to relax. The main house has 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 car attached garage and large screened lanai. Main house has been UPDATED to include NEW KITCHEN cabinets, SOLID SURFACE COUNTER TOPS, new lighting. The rest of the home has been updated as well with NEW BATHS, vinyl plank flooring and fresh paint. Home has been RE-PLUMBED and has all NEW WATER PUMP AND FILTER SYSTEM for the whole house. The outside doesn't disappoint with fresh paint, NEW LANDSCAPING and lots of concrete for parking...Detached GUEST HOUSE has also been updated...

Real Estate

Sarasota

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Posted on 04/10/2020

Another Property Sold - 4928 Hidden Oaks Trail, Sarasota, FL 34232

Located in the sought after Hidden Oaks Estates you’ll enjoy great privacy in a beautiful mature neighborhood lined by a canopy of oak trees. Nestled on 1+ acre lot and just minutes from downtown Sarasota, UTC, and the beaches, this home’s property is hard to find. The 2182SF floor plan can accommodate different lifestyles ready for your personal touch. You’ll find this home has the space for a variety of needs. The kitchen has solid wood cabinets and hardwood flooring. The living room/family room design with the kitchen opening to the family room and a nice view of the wooded back yard. Enjoy the fireplace visible from both the family room...

Real Estate

Sarasota

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Posted on 04/02/2020

13617 Wild Citrus Road, Sarasota, FL 34240 now has a new price of $474,900!

Located at the end of a cul-de-sac you arrive to a winding drive through some of the many oaks that grace this property. Home sits back from the road to create the most private atmosphere possible. Double door entry to sunken living room with a bank of sliding glass doors which provides a grand view of the huge lanai and caged pool as you enter. To the right is the master bedroom with large walk in closet, master bath with dual sinks and garden/spa tub. Huge kitchen with breakfast bar opens to informal living area/dining room with vaulted ceilings and another bank of sliding glass doors letting in lots of natural light. Guest bath off...

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