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Posted on 02/02/2020

3 Factors to Consider Before You Buy a Smart Home Device

Smart home devices enable property owners to automate a wide range of everyday tasks – everything from cleaning each bedroom in a residence to securing a house against burglaries and other threats. Yet not all smart house gadgets are identical. And if a homeowner fails to plan ahead for smart home technology investments, they risk spending money on smart...

Smart Home Technology

Smart Home Devices

Posted on 01/26/2020

Will Your House Selling Plan Work?

Selling a home may prove to be an uphill climb. Fortunately, if you craft a home selling strategy, you can eliminate guesswork throughout the property selling cycle. A home selling plan is a must-have, and perhaps it is easy to understand why. This strategy enables you to prepare for potential hurdles you may encounter as you promote your residence...

Selling Your Home

Tips On Selling

Posted on 01/19/2020

Tips for Sellers: Plan for a Property Showing

As a home seller, it is crucial to do everything possible to prepare for a house showing. Yet determining the best ways to prep for a showing sometimes can be difficult. Fortunately, we're here to help you get ready for any showing, at any time. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you plan for a...

Selling Your Home

Showing

Posted on 01/12/2020

Be Prepared for Closing Costs

Image by Ryan R Fox from Shutterstock It can be a stressful endeavor to purchase a home. As one of the most significant investments in life, it is important to understand the steps and fees you may encounter beyond the sale price. When you are searching for a property, keep the expense of closing in mind. What Are...

Posted on 01/05/2020

What's a Seller-Financed Mortgage and Should I Consider One?

Photo by Charles Thompson via Pixabay A vast majority of homebuying transactions rely on the buyer qualifying for a mortgage through a bank. After all, most people don't have enough cash lying around to buy a home outright. Nowadays, you have more options with different types of lenders and alternative financing companies where you can seek pre-approval online....

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Posted on 02/06/2020

Another Property Sold - 6966 Curtiss Avenue #142, Sarasota, FL 34231

Gulf Gate beauty! Renovated 2 bedroom, 2 bath villa. Low HOA fees only $150 per month and covers lawn, irrigation and cable tv. World famous Siesta Key beach is a couple miles away, library, medical facilities, schools and shopping are just minutes. Updates include new kitchen cabinets with granite counter tops, New Stainless Steel Appliances, lighting and fixtures, new vanities in bathrooms, new flooring and fresh paint. Lots of natural light in the enclosed Florida room, Back patio for BBQ's, Large laundry/utility room has entrance from carport and lots of storage cabinets. This villa is easy and a pleasure to...

Posted on 01/31/2020

Video Tour - 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, 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...

Posted on 01/31/2020

243 Verna Road, Sarasota, FL 34240 is now new to the market!

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...

Posted on 01/31/2020

Video Tour - 3520 Gardenia Street, Sarasota, FL 34237

Updated 3 unit property in Pinecraft. Main house has 3 bedrooms, 1 & 1/2 baths, large open living room and eat in kitchen. Apartments are 1 bedroom, 1 bath with generous living areas. Central laundry located in front of carport. Brick paver patio out back. Almost all of the windows are hurricane impact windows...Circle driveway has plenty of parking. Large yard for outdoor activities. Storage shed. Easy to see, just need some...

Posted on 01/31/2020

3520 Gardenia Street, Sarasota, FL 34237 is now new to the market!

Updated 3 unit property in Pinecraft. Main house has 3 bedrooms, 1 & 1/2 baths, large open living room and eat in kitchen. Apartments are 1 bedroom, 1 bath with generous living areas. Central laundry located in front of carport. Brick paver patio out back. Almost all of the windows are hurricane impact windows...Circle driveway has plenty of parking. Large yard for outdoor activities. Storage shed. Easy to see, just need some...

Posted on 01/11/2020

Video Tour - 13617 Wild Citrus Road, Sarasota, FL 34240

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...

Posted on 01/11/2020

13617 Wild Citrus Road, Sarasota, FL 34240 is now new to the market!

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...