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Posted on 02/11/2024
Your Guide to Easy DIY Grout Cleaning
If you have tile in your kitchen or bathroom, you’ve likely had to contend with stained or dirty grout. While tile itself is easy to clean, the space between the tiles requires more effort. However, you don’t need expensive chemicals or cleaning services to make the grout look brand new again. Here is how to clean grout with...
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Posted on 01/28/2024
What is the mortgage, anyway?
For many, the concept of buying property seems completely...
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Posted on 01/21/2024
Outdoor living spaces: 3 Simple upgrades to consider
Regardless of temperature, it’s never too soon or too late...
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Posted on 02/18/2024
4570 Cancello Grande Avenue 501, Venice, FL 34293 now has a new price of $349,900!
MAJOR PRICE IMPROVEMENT to $349,000: What a wonderful Mediterranean paired (end unit) Villa located on a lakefront lot in the exceptionally impressive gated community of Venetia and only one building away from the inviting community pool. There are plenty of windows to let the sunshine in and take in the scenic vistas of the lake and nature preserve. Your new villa has a (split plan) 2 bedrooms, 2 bath floor plan that includes a separate den/study/tv room, living room, dining room, eat in kitchen, a screened lanai, indoor laundry room, two car garage with a paver drive. Updates include Modern and stylish ceramic tile plank flooring...
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Posted on 02/16/2024
1330 Glen Oaks Drive E 368D, Sarasota, FL 34232 now has a new price of $235,000!
PRICE IMPROVEMENT!...55+ Amenity Rich Glen Oaks Condos...Next door to the NEW BOBBY JONES GOLF COURSE and PUBLIC PARK with biking and walking paths. This RARELY available TOP FLOOR, END and CORNER UNIT, UPDATED condo and Sold BEAUTIFULLY FURNISHED with views from three exterior walls to include nature and Bobby Jones Golf Course! Newer flooring throughout, Updated kitchen with quartz counters, Upgraded stainless steel suite of appliances, backsplash, deep well sink, soft close cabinetry doors and updated lighting and a closet pantry. Both bathrooms updated (one with a tub/shower and the other with a shower). Most windows have changed out to...
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Posted on 02/14/2024
3726 Glen Oaks Manor Drive 67, Sarasota, FL 34232 now has a new price of $645,000!
URBAN CONTEMPORARY...RARELY AVAILABLE END UNIT COURTYARD POOL HOME with PARK & LAKE VIEW located 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. ARRIVE HOME to this stunning Florida Chalet as the OPEN FLOOR PLAN and engineered (reclaimed) hardwood flooring sets the stage for a truly Zen experience. Your recently renovated home pulls the common areas together to enjoy the Lounge area, oversized kitchen...
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Posted on 02/09/2024
4445 Sage Green Terrace, Sarasota, FL 34243 is now new to the market!
MAGNOLIA POINT-Embrace this beautiful preserve, lake and nature neighborhood via interaction by trails and sidewalks in this Gated Neal Homes Community conveniently located to UTC, Downtown Sarasota, Orioles and Pirates Spring Training, St Pete, St. Armand's, Lido Beach, etc! You will admire this oversized lot with updated and upgraded landscaping, irrigation and one of very few homes with a fenced back yard for your family and pets! Welcome home to this stunning Craftsman style 5 year old home with 1st floor living (no stairs) and barely it is barely lived in. A fantastic covered front porch greets you as you enter into this home's...
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Posted on 02/01/2024
3617 Glen Oaks Manor Drive, Sarasota, FL 34232 is now new to the market!
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 pool. The gourmet kitchen anchors this beautiful home with soft close, wood, dovetail cabinetry complete with pull out shelving, matching...
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Posted on 01/27/2024
Another Property Sold - 3806 Glen Oaks Manor Drive, Sarasota, FL 34232
GLEN OAKS MANOR...Courtyard Pool-Home Villa. You will love this community as it is built inside it's own Park with lakes, gazebos, walking trails, benches, fishing, biking and it is a very dog friendly niche community with a well-maintained emphasis on Canopy Live Oak trees & appealing landscaping. Only 3 miles to downtown Sarasota and 3 miles to UTC. This is NOT an age restricted community and these are NOT condos but rather they are attached villas! This home has a new tile roof (2021) with, new impact glass skylights, New (2020) HVAC with Nest thermostat and LED ultra violet light filtration, New impact windows and sliders, New...
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Posted on 01/21/2024
1330 Glen Oaks Drive E 368D, Sarasota, FL 34232 is now new to the market!
55+ Amenity Rich Glen Oaks Condos...Next door to the NEW BOBBY JONES GOLF COURSE and PUBLIC PARK with biking and walking paths. This RARELY available TOP FLOOR, END and CORNER UNIT, UPDATED condo and Sold Beautifully FURNISHED with views from three exterior walls to include nature and Bobby Jones Golf Course! Newer flooring throughout, Updated kitchen with quartz counters, Upgraded stainless steel suite of appliances, backsplash, deep well sink, soft close cabinetry doors and updated lighting and a closet pantry. Both bathrooms updated (one with a tub/shower and the other with a shower). Most windows have changed out to impact glass with...
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Posted on 01/20/2024
Another Property Sold - 3938 Glen Oaks Manor Drive, Sarasota, FL 34232
GLEN OAKS MANOR...Private Courtyard Villa. You will love this community as it is built inside it's own park with lakes, gazebos, walking trails, benches, fishing, biking and it is a very dog friendly niche community with a well-maintained emphasis on canopy Live Oak trees & appealing landscaping. Only 3 miles to downtown Sarasota and 3 miles to UTC. This is NOT an age restricted community and these are NOT condos but rather they are attached villas! A beautiful paver front courtyard greets you to this 1750 square foot, 2 bedroom, (split plan) two bath, home with another private courtyard in the back. The kitchen was updated about 10...
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