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Posted on 10/01/2020

Another Property Sold - 2125 Michigan Avenue, Englewood, FL 34224

Attention First time home buyers or are you looking to buy your Florida retirement retreat? Check out this 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1 car garage home on oversized lot. Cover front porch is great for relaxing after a long day. The living and dining area open to the large Florida room which gives you plenty of space for a growing family. The kitchen has tile flooring and a pass through to the Florida room. Office area has a build in desk with upper cabinets. Large Florida room has 2 ceiling fans and an exterior door to the large backyard with trees and storage shed. Master suite has a pocket door for extra privacy, extra closet in hallway for extra...

Real Estate

Englewood

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Posted on 09/29/2020

Another Property Sold - 1110 S Venice Boulevard, Venice, FL 34293

This is NOT your typical Florida home! Lots of space and special spaces, lots of lanai area- look around the corners, there are actually 3 outdoor rooms. Inside there is a studio, 2 workshops, large storage under roof but under the roof line, lots of built-ins and connected spaces, a fireplace inside that is a barbecue outside. This home is looking for an artist, a hobbyist, an outdoors personality or an active family. Walk up to the the arched screen openings that frame the front door and lanai. Come inside to a large an welcoming outdoor space that can hold lots of furniture and memories. Walk into the double entry doors and notice the...

Real Estate

Venice

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Posted on 09/27/2020

Tips for Making Your Home Safe for Pets

Image by Irina from Unsplash Whether you have young pets or older ones, there are certain household hazards to be aware of. Puppies and kittens can get into trouble while exploring different parts of your home out of curiosity. Adult dogs and cats can also end up getting hurt or sick from common household dangers for pets. Keep...

Home Safety

Pet Safety

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Posted on 09/23/2020

Another Property Sold - 5879 Tyler Road, Venice, FL 34293

Desirable 3 bedroom, pool home in Gulf View...

Real Estate

Venice

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Posted on 09/23/2020

Another Property Sold - 5879 Tyler Road, Venice, FL 34293

Desirable 3 bedroom, pool home in Gulf View...

Real Estate

Venice

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Posted on 09/20/2020

What to Do First: Buying or Selling?

Photo by Mohamed Hassan via Pixabay You’ve decided to sell your home to upgrade or even downsize, but you don’t know whether you should start looking and buy first or wait to sell first. The best-case scenario is to do both, but that takes a lot of planning. If you are sure your credit is good enough to...

Buying

Home Seller

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Posted on 09/13/2020

Florida's 2019 Market Trends

Image by Nattanan Kanchanaprat from Pixabay Florida is usually in the limelight, nationally and internationally, when it comes to real estate investors and those wanting a place in the sun. Whether you're an investor or a homebuyer interested in the Sunshine state, there are several factors that affected the 2019 market. Trend Factors Three main factors had an...

Market Trends

Housing Market

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Posted on 09/06/2020

Things You Need to Consider Before You Attend a Home Showing

You know you want to pursue a home, and as such, likely plan to attend lots of house showings in the near future. Before you check out a residence in-person, however, it generally is a good idea to prepare as much as possible. That way, you can use a home showing to learn about a residence, evaluate a house's...

Buying A Home

Showing

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Posted on 08/30/2020

Home Maintenance: How to Care for Your HVAC Unit

Photo by Mitchell Luo on Unsplash When it comes to keeping a home cool in the summer months and keeping it warm during the winter, there's no more important unit than the HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) system. But like every major home system, HVAC units have a shelf life, and this is usually in the neighborhood...

HVAC

Maintenance

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Posted on 08/23/2020

The Most Luxurious Neighborhoods in the United States

Image by skeeze from Pixabay When looking for a luxury home, you can look for the most expensive neighborhood in the United States, or you can choose a luxury neighborhood in the part of the country you want to live in. Before you move to a different state, be sure you'll like the part of the country you...

Neighborhood

Luxury

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Posted on 08/17/2020

Another Property Sold - 5856 Garfield Road, Venice, FL 34293

Updated pool home in desirable Gulf View Estates. LOW annual HOA fee- $215/yr! This home has many great improvements. The updated kitchen features granite counter tops and center island, wood cabinetry with soft close doors and drawers, a pantry with pull out drawers, under cabinet lighting and updated stainless steel energy efficient appliances. The indoor laundry is located off the kitchen and has a deep sink and newer washer and dryer. The family room has newer carpet, cathedral ceilings and an updated ceiling fan. French doors lead to the private pool and lanai. There is an outdoor shower and that “oh so” convenient pool bath. The...

Real Estate

Venice

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Posted on 08/16/2020

Why Choose a Dry-Stacked Stone Wall?

Photo by Jeon Sang-O from Pixabay Did you know that the terraced retaining walls that were built by the Incas at Machu Picchu date all the way back to the 15th century? There’s a reason that classic landscape design elements like the dry-stacked wall have endured for centuries. Not only do they look great, but they are designed...

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