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Posted on 10/20/2024

Homeowner's Insurance Coverage: The Basics

Homeowner's insurance is an important piece of the home ownership puzzle. Because almost all mortgage lenders require proof of insurance, having a policy is more of a necessity than an option. However, many potential homeowners aren't clear about what a homeowner's insurance policy covers. While each policy is customizable and has varying details depending on the insurer, there...

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Posted on 10/13/2024

Mason Jar DIY Ideas for Your Home

Mason jars are a DIY and crafting mainstay. With so many uses beyond just canning, many homeowners have gotten used to keeping a few extra jars around the house just in case. If you're interested in more useful ways to repurpose your extra jars, here are some fun and easy craft ideas to inspire you. Spice Sprinkler For...

Posted on 10/06/2024

A basic guide to obtaining a build permit

Most major construction or renovation projects require...

Posted on 09/29/2024

Increase the value of your home with the right upgrades

The best renovations and home improvement projects...

Posted on 09/22/2024

How to maximize your home sell earnings

If you’ve decided it’s time to sell your home, you may...

Posted on 09/15/2024

Essential furniture for a media room

While the projector screen or television is the main...

Posted on 10/16/2024

Another Property Sold - 2448 Clubhouse Drive 103, Sarasota, FL 34232

FOREST LAKES VILLAGE... a 55+ Community THREE GREAT REASONS TO LIVE HERE: 1) LOCATION, 2) LOCATION, 3) LOCATION. MAINTENANCE FREE Condo available with NO STAIRS to this 2 bedroom and 2 bathroom condo that comes with YOUR RESERVED COVERED PARKING SPACE by your front door AND located in the POOL and amenity courtyard! Close to shopping AND NEXT TO LEGACY TRAIL plus across the street from SEVERAL (12) RESTAURANTS! No carpet here...this home has ceramic tile and engineered wood flooring. You will love the VISTAS of the COURTYARD & YEAR ROUND HEATED POOL area outside your back door. Complete with a rear patio/covered lanai and a small...

Posted on 10/04/2024

5614 29th Street Circle E, Bradenton, FL 34203 now has a new price of $430,000!

BRIARWOOD-LOCATION...LOCATION...LOCATION! Come check out the great curb appeal of this awesome 3 bedroom, 2 bath POOL HOME accented by VAULTED CEILINGS in the living room, dinette and Kitchen. The pool has been resurfaced, newer pool pump, newer screens on the pool cage, pool settee, large covered and screened lanai with an Anderson storm roll down screen PLUS a fenced back yard! The kitchen has a delightful pantry with a barn door, The primary bedroom has a remodeled bathroom, large walk-in closet and a bonus room that would be a great office, study or Nursery and the other two bedrooms are a "Split Plan" on the opposite end of the home....

Posted on 10/04/2024

3902 Glen Oaks Manor Drive, Sarasota, FL 34232 is now new to the market!

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 ROOF. 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 Crown Molding installed throughout the home. The two...

Posted on 09/16/2024

Another Property Sold - 505 S Orange Avenue 903, Sarasota, FL 34236

Welcome to KANAYA at the intersection of Luxury, Lifestyle and Location. LOOKING TO PURCHASE A BEAUTIFUL DOWNTOWN CONDOMINIUM WITH GREAT FINANCIALS, WELL FUNDED and PASSED THE MILESTONE REPORT IN 2023 with the best possible report. This West and South facing 9th floor unit enjoys vistas of the East, South and West to include Bay views with plenty of sunshine and no shadows of other buildings! Schedule a visit to see this superior end unit - 3003 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bath, plus office/den and sporting panoramic views of Downtown Sarasota and Sarasota Bay. Your semiprivate elevator will deliver you to your private vestibule/foyer that...

Posted on 09/16/2024

Video Tour - 4964 Live Oak Drive, Sarasota, FL 34232

Great Curb Appeal in BRENTWOOD ESTATES...NEW ROOF...IMPACT WINDOWS & SLIDERS with 1458 Square Feet...Two Bedroom, Two bath, a bonus Family room and a Florida room. Eat-in Kitchen with updated SS appliances, plantation shutters for the bay window PLUS a dining room, Living Room and this is a "SPLIT PLAN" with the primary bedroom, bathroom and walk in closed on one side of the home and Bedroom #2 on the other side plus an updated bathroom! You will love the updated flooring and the peace of mind knowing this home has been PEX replumbed. Step out back to your patio and newly fenced back yard with the Vinyl 6' fencing. This home is on an "X"...

Posted on 09/16/2024

4964 Live Oak Drive, Sarasota, FL 34232 is now new to the market!

Great Curb Appeal in BRENTWOOD ESTATES...NEW ROOF...IMPACT WINDOWS & SLIDERS with 1458 Square Feet...Two Bedroom, Two bath, a bonus Family room and a Florida room. Eat-in Kitchen with updated SS appliances, plantation shutters for the bay window PLUS a dining room, Living Room and this is a "SPLIT PLAN" with the primary bedroom, bathroom and walk in closed on one side of the home and Bedroom #2 on the other side plus an updated bathroom! You will love the updated flooring and the peace of mind knowing this home has been PEX replumbed. Step out back to your patio and newly fenced back yard with the Vinyl 6' fencing. This home is on an "X"...