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Posted on 06/07/2020
Choose the Right Smart Home Devices
Not all smart home devices are created equal. If you wind up paying a high price for a smart home gadget you do not need, you risk wasting precious time and resources. Fortunately, there are lots of things you can do to make informed smart home device purchases, such as: 1. Consider Your Smart Home Device Needs The needs...
Smart Home Technology
Smart Home
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Posted on 05/31/2020
3 Reasons to Hire a Home Inspector
If you intend to buy a house, you may want to employ a home inspector. In fact, there are many reasons why a buyer may hire a house inspector, such as: 1. You want to identify any underlying home problems. Although you may have walked through a house a few times before you submitted an offer to purchase, a...
Home Inspection
How To Choose A Home Inspector Home Inspections
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Posted on 05/24/2020
What to Expect When Selling Your High-Performance Home
Photo by rawpixel via Pixabay A high-performance home is one that operates efficiently, and saves you -- the homeowner -- significant costs in heating, cooling and more. When it comes time to sell a home of this type, the price point is typically higher -- up to 3.4 percent. High-performance homes are in demand today, and if you've...
Green Home
Energy Efficient
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Posted on 05/17/2020
Create Unique Wall Art with Your Photos
Image by PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay With so many pictures stored away on digital devices, we forget how enjoyable images of children, friends and memorable experiences in our living space can be. Selecting several of your more meaningful photos for a photo showcase adds character to your home and demonstrates that you value family, connection and staying active. On...
Decorating
Indoor Decor
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Posted on 05/10/2020
Common Plumbing Problems
Image by Rudy and Peter Skitterians from Pixabay There are many responsibilities that come with homeownership. One important aspect to monitor and maintain is your plumbing system. With any system that is used daily, problems will arise from time to time. The earlier issues are identified, the quicker and simpler they can be to resolve. Here are a...
Plumbing
Plumbing Tips
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Posted on 05/03/2020
Is Renting from a Property Owner or a Property Manager Preferable?
Image by Peggy und Marco Lachmann-Anke from Pixabay When inquiring about renting a home or condominium, you may not immediately be aware if the property is being self-managed by the owner or by a property manager or management firm that the owner has hired. There are some benefits and downsides to each. You should first ask who and...
Renting
Property Management
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Posted on 04/26/2020
Should You Set a Deadline for Buying a Home?
If possible, it helps to maintain a flexible deadline as you navigate the homebuying journey. Because if you have a tight deadline in place, you risk making a rash homebuying decision. And as a result, you may pay too much to acquire a home. Perhaps even worse, you risk purchasing a house that fails to match your expectations. As...
Buyer Tips
Buying A Home
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Posted on 04/19/2020
Tips to Build an Outdoor Kitchen Over Several Seasons
Photo by Allison Gillett via Pixabay You can create a stunning outdoor kitchen using basic components and pulling things together over time. Entertaining outdoors has become so popular that supplies and materials for cooking are easy to come by in a variety of price points. Follow the steps below to make the most of the process. Foolproof Steps...
DIY
Outdoor Living
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Posted on 04/12/2020
Creative Storage Ideas for Homes with Cozy Floorplans
Image by Karolina Grabowska from Pixabay To keep clutter at bay, it is important to make sure everything has its own place and returns there after every use. In small homes, this could prove quite challenging, however, as there are only so many places to put things. Unless, that is, you alter your house to include additional storage...
Storage
Small Space
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Posted on 05/27/2020
Another Property Sold - 3541 65TH Avenue Circle E, Sarasota, FL 34243
Rare Find with a great location! Check out this fantastic house which has been updated with new flooring, kitchen cabinets, new bathroom upgrades and lots of Charm! This 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home has a working fireplace, two car garage, fenced yard, screened lanai, and no neighbors behind for a nice wooded view. The location is is just off of 301 and University making for easy access to the beaches, malls, interstate, restaraunts and grocery shopping. Come see this great home in a great price...
Real Estate
Sarasota
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Posted on 04/24/2020
10983 Verawood Drive, Riverview, FL 33579 now has a new price of $279,900!
Rare find- Come check out this unique/rarely lived in original model townhome. You will enjoy this end unit/end building home with private side and rear space to include a covered porch, a beautiful rear yard leads to gorgeous pond for a peaceful water view. You can enter through covered front entry porch or the well lit garage with recessed lights galore. The garage also includes the pad/power for a future separate air conditioner. Inside you will enjoy a bright and spacious living space with plenty of natural light as well as recessed LED lighting throughout. From the entry walk into expansive cathedral open dining room and living room....
Real Estate
Riverview
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