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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...

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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...

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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 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...

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Smart Home Devices

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...

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...