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Flipping a House? Don't Forget These Renovation Projects

Posted on 02/23/2025

When flipping property, every project is unique. However, there are some specific renovations and upgrades to include to add the most value to the home. To make the most of your fix-and-flip property sale, focus on renovation projects with the best ROI. Here is a list of some projects to prioritize in your flip: Curb Appeal A simple...

Bathroom

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Posted on 02/16/2025

Art at home: Wall decor trends for your space

Wall art is often a great way to create stunning feats of...

Art Trends

Floral

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Posted on 02/09/2025

Examining the home appraisal timeline

As a homebuyer or home seller, it’s essential to be...

Appraisal Timeline

Appraisal Delay

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Posted on 02/02/2025

What you should know about log cabin designs

Log cabin designs have come to the forefront of...

Architectural Design

Architecture

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Posted on 02/25/2025

3902 Glen Oaks Manor Drive, Sarasota, FL 34232 now has a new price of $499,000!

NEW TILE ROOF THIS January 2025! Urban Contemporary GLEN OAKS MANOR ... ARRIVE HOME to this stunning MEDITERRANEAN villa-chalet where an impressive front paver courtyard greets you as you step inside this professionally decorated and renovated BEAUTIFUL COURTYARD POOL VILLA WITH A BRAND NEW TILE ROOF in January 2025! The living room, dining room, kitchen and family room are all ACCENTED by the sun drenched atrium plus a full glass wall focused on your courtyard vistas of the pool. The kitchen is very stylish with gorgeous quartz countertops and backsplash and lazy Susan cabinetry with pull out drawers. Popcorn ceilings have been removed and...

3939 Glen Oaks Manor Drive, Sarasota, FL 34232 is now new to the market!

Posted on 02/22/2025

STUNNING End Unit POOL VILLA in Glen Oaks Manor...A community that was built inside it's own wonderful park with walking paths, Lakes, gazebos, canopy Oak Trees for shade, walled from the outside and conveniently located just 3 miles to downtown Sarasota OR UTC, 4 miles to I-75 or SRQ and 5 miles to St. Armand's then Lido Beach. This 1630 s. f. villa is an end unit allowing more diffused Florida Sun light in is a "split plan" 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with a private pool and courtyard, an atrium, a front courtyard, newly fenced utility area. Updates include updated flooring, New ductwork, whole house surge protector, impact glass windows and...

Another Property Sold - 4300 Timberline Boulevard, Venice, FL 34293

Posted on 02/08/2025

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,...

Venice

Another Property Sold - 3866 Pin Oaks Street, Sarasota, FL 34232

Posted on 02/08/2025

GLEN OAKS COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES-Next door to the newly renovated BOBBY JONES GOLF COURSE. Welcome home to this NEW HOME...in that...Everything is NEW and HIGH END. Let's Start with the NEW ROOF in 2020 along with soffits & fascia wrap, BRAND NEW screened cage with removable sliding screened panels and compressed insulated ceiling panels wired with electric & Travertine flooring. BRAND NEW HEATED SALT WATER POOL finished December 2023 complete with Travertine pool deck and custom designed water fountain and sun pad/lounge area and fiber optic lighting ADDED BONUS...the pool was constructed with a footing foundation for a screened cage...

3443 Tallywood Circle 7061, Sarasota, FL 34237 is now new to the market!

Posted on 02/05/2025

WAIT till you see this BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED villa in 55+ TALLYWOOD centrally located close to downtown Sarasota, St. Armands/Lido, UTC, I-75 and SRQ! This home has plenty of large windows to the East, North and South to let the Florida sunshine in. The Cathedral ceilings lend volume and size to the common area rooms. You have 2 bedrooms (Split plan) PLUS a den with a BARN DOOR and can easily be converted back to a 3rd bedroom, BOTH full bathrooms have been updated including commodes, vanities, vessel bowl sinks shower doors and European digital temp controlled shower. Updated kitchen includes new wood, soft close cabinetry, granite...

2605a Desoto A&b, Sarasota, FL 34234 is now new to the market!

Posted on 02/02/2025

FORMERLY A ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCE...Country Estate...Check out this RUTH RICHMOND Retro HOME built on 2.18 Acres Convenient to downtown Sarasota! Once you enter through the beautiful gated brick entrance you are greeted by a beautiful brick courtyard. The 3,000 square foot main home was built with high ceilings, crown molding, terrazzo flooring and has THREE Ensuites, a huge living room & dining room, oversized kitchen with an abundance of cabinetry and wonderful Florida room with vistas of the 32'x16' caged pool. There is a 3000 square foot addition connected with a vestibule and creating a rear courtyard around the pool patio. This...