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Posted on 03/15/2020

How to Find Housing Deals in Southeast Florida

Image by ErikaWittlieb from Pixabay With the steady (and sometimes even rapid) increase in home prices in Southern Florida, it may seem impossible for homebuyers to find any kind of bargain in their ideal neighborhoods. But even with a healthy forecast ahead, there are a few tricks that you can use to find something at the lower end...

Home Deals

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Posted on 03/08/2020

Does the Appraisal Impact a Home's Sale?

Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay As the home buying process nears the closing, both buyers and sellers need to prepare for the appraisal. This often the last step the lender requires before approving financing for the buyer, so it’s an important part of the home sale process. What is an Appraisal? An appraisal is an unbiased, professional evaluation...

Posted on 03/01/2020

A Few Things to Keep in Mind When Purchasing Land for Residential Development

Photo by Benjamin Balazs via Pixabay Buying land can be a tricky matter for many people, especially when they're first getting started. No matter how valuable a property may seem at the time, it may not take very long to realize there were more strings attached than you thought. But while there are a few red flags to...

Posted on 02/23/2020

How Many Property Showings Should You Schedule?

A home showing is a valuable opportunity for a property buyer. In certain instances, buyers will set up dozens of showings to review a wide range of residences. Meanwhile, a buyer sometimes finds the perfect residence during his or her first home showing. Ultimately, there is no set number of showings that you will need to attend before you...

Showing

Buying A Home

Posted on 02/16/2020

Creating a Simpler Life

Image by Chinnapong from Shutterstock The “simple life” is a common phrase but is there such a thing? When defining the words, it’s easy to understand the challenge that comes with pairing them together. Simple (easily understood and presenting no difficulty) + life (existence, being, living). Let's rephrase the quote to say, "The simpler life." Creating a simpler...

Posted on 02/09/2020

Eco-friendly Updates for Your Home

Photo by Layton Diament on Unsplash Large homes use a considerable amount of energy throughout the year, especially from heating and cooling. Making some upgrades to your home can significantly reduce your energy usage while also boosting the value of your home. If you’ve been thinking about making your home more energy-efficient, consider one or more of the...

Posted on 03/17/2020

Video Tour - 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 bar....

Posted on 03/17/2020

8223 Planters Knoll Terrace, University Park, FL 34201 is now new to the market!

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 bar....

Posted on 03/08/2020

Another Property Sold - 8801 Gator Creek Drive, Sarasota, FL 34241

GATOR CREEK ESTATES! * REMODELED & UPDATED CUSTOM ESTATE HOME SITUATED ON 6+ ACRES OF PRIVACY! * NEW flooring * NEW Bathrooms * UPDATED Kitchen * 3 NEW Trane A/Cs * * This family home features nearly 5000sqft +/_ in the main residence with 4 Bedrooms, Den / Office, a loft, Bonus Room & 4 Baths * DETACHED studio / guest apartment with its own Kitchen & full bath, also an exercise room and additional 2 car garage for a total of 4 garages * Room for all the toys! * 2nd outbuilding * Paved RV / Boat parking * Interior features are vaulted ceilings, brick fireplace, french doors, Chef's Kitchen with SUBZERO, Dynasty stove, THERMIDOR exhaust fan,...

Posted on 02/19/2020

243 Verna Road, Sarasota, FL 34240 now has a new price of $574,900!

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...

Posted on 02/18/2020

243 Verna Road, Sarasota, FL 34240 now has a new price of $575,900!

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...

Posted on 02/11/2020

243 Verna Road, Sarasota, FL 34240 now has a new price of $594,900!

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, GRANITE COUNTER TOPS, new lighting. The rest of the home has been updated as well with NEW BATHS, vinyl plank flooring and fresh paint. The outside doesn't disappoint with fresh paint, new landscaping and lots of concrete for parking...Detached GUEST HOUSE has also been updated with new kitchen, flooring and paint. Beautiful CAGED POOL area with paver brick deck. Large...