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Posted on 12/22/2024
What Are Pros & Cons of Installing Steel Doors?
The primary entrance to any house deserves an attractive aesthetic with reliable security. Property owners often select thick, hardwood materials because they provide curbside appeal and durable strength. Steel doors remain something of an afterthought because they are more closely associated with commercial buildings, which may not appear to have the same design prowess. But the advanced technologies...
Building Materials
Door Materials
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Posted on 12/15/2024
How to prepare a winter emergency kit for the car
At home, keeping a first aid kit or storm kit is a great...
Car Emergency Kit
Car Safety
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Posted on 12/08/2024
Factors to consider when reviewing mortgage lenders
Before purchasing your home, you may find yourself...
Mortgage Lenders
Lenders
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Posted on 12/14/2024
4300 Timberline Boulevard, Venice, FL 34293 now has a new price of $599,000!
HIGH AND DRY WITH NO HURRICANE DAMAGE!...This POOL HOME's IMPRESSIVE CURB APPEAL is accented by great architectural features a circular driveway on a large corner lot with well designed landscaping and as a bonus, a side load garage. High ceilings accent this 2400 square foot, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with lots of updates and upgrades! Start with replacement impact-hurricane windows and sliders, newer beautiful flooring throughout the entire home, ROOF REPLACED in 2016 along with PLUMBING, HVAC 2017, Solar pool and solar hot water tank 2017. Your newly Updated kitchen includes a breakfast bar\Island, stainless steel suite of appliances,...
Real Estate
Venice
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Posted on 12/13/2024
3824 Glen Oaks Manor Drive, Sarasota, FL 34232 is now new to the market!
URBAN CONTEMPORARY & PRIVATE END Unit COURTYARD POOL VILLA in GLEN OAKS MANOR! Welcome to the former abode of a well known Sarasota philanthropist couple, where their unique design, style and Eclectic formation delivers a truly unique experience! This home lends to entertaining with it's easy living lifestyle while sporting nearly 1850 square feet of living space, a sizable indoor Koi pond with waterfall with fountain features, PLUS a private outdoor pool with a brand new solar heater. The large covered front porch and a cozy Lapa greet you as you enter YOUR designated foyer with instant swagger from the full wall, glass brick...
Real Estate
Sarasota
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Posted on 12/13/2024
3711 Glen Oaks Manor Drive, Sarasota, FL 34232 is now new to the market!
URBAN CONTEMPORARY...COURTYARD POOL HOME in GLEN OAKS MANOR ... You will love this community as it is built inside its own park with lakes, gazebos, walking trails, park benches, fishing and biking. We are a super dog-friendly niche community with a well-maintained emphasis on canopy Live Oak trees & appealing landscaping. Your living room and dining room is ACCENTED by the sun drenched atrium AND your kitchen, den, primary bedroom and study all have a full wall of glass focused on your courtyard vistas of the pool. There is an indoor laundry room with washer & dryer. You will love your VERY PRIVATE pool set in its own courtyard. ...
Real Estate
Sarasota
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Posted on 12/07/2024
Another Property Sold - 3944 Lakeside Road 160, Sarasota, FL 34232
HIGH & DRY ...Glen Oaks Ridge - 55+ A French Provincial style villa ON THE LAKE! That's right, bring your fishing pole or just bask in the Florida sun while taking in this beautiful lake! This home has 1540 square feet that includes 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms both baths have been updated, Living room, dining room, den/study, Florida room plus a large laundry/utility room. Wait till you see this Beautifully updated kitchen that includes the removal of two walls to open it up, adding a breakfast bar, all new cabinetry, stone counters, back splash, Stainless Steel suite of appliances to include a "slide in" JennAir convection oven and new...
Real Estate
Sarasota
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Posted on 12/06/2024
Another Property Sold - 3617 Glen Oaks Manor Drive, Sarasota, FL 34232
HIGH and DRY....BRAND NEW ROOF BEING INSTALLED IN AUGUST 2024, IMPACT WINDOWS/SLIDERS & BRAND NEW HVAC JULY 2024 and TOTALLY RENOVATED PRIVATE COURTYARD POOL VILLA in Urban Contemporary GLEN OAKS MANOR ... ARRIVE HOME to this stunning French villa-chalet where an impressive front garden-courtyard and porch greets you as you step foot into this recently renovated home with cathedral ceilings, double crown and chair molding plus Plantation shutters. The living room, dining room, kitchen and family room are all ACCENTED by the sun drenched atrium with waterfall and Koi pond plus a full wall of glass focused on your courtyard vistas of the...
Real Estate
Sarasota
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Posted on 12/03/2024
Another Property Sold - 3855 Blue Stone Way 79, Sarasota, FL 34232
Great 55+ community near the heart of the city and great shopping. This community of villas surrounds a club house with pool and a lake in a park like setting. The unit features a covered parking area right outside the front door. There is an interior laundry room adjacent to the car port. Inside, you'll find an updated kitchen, generous sized dining and living room and a bonus room that spans the entire width of the unit. There are two generous sized bedrooms, one en suite with full bath/shower amenities and a walk in closet. The other bedroom is also generous in size and features a built in closet. This condo feels very much like a...
Real Estate
Sarasota
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Posted on 12/03/2024
3967 Prudence Drive, Sarasota, FL 34235 now has a new price of $585,000!
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! With a New roof PLUS a new & highest wind rated garage door COUPLED WITH this home is not in a flood zone EQUALS no hurricane damage here! You will love THE CURB APPEAL of this 4/2 UPDATED POOL HOME on an oversized corner lot with a 2 car garage, circular driveway and additional parking next to the garage. No Deed Restrictions so bring your RV, boat, work car or work truck home...Plenty of parking! The updated kitchen includes custom solid maple cabinetry with REV-A-SHELF pull out drawers throughout, Granite, counters and a complete GE Stainless-SLATE Suite of appliances including a convection range. The...
Real Estate
Sarasota
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