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Posted on 03/10/2021
Use a Pallet to Build a Porch Swing
Image by Lars_Nissen_Photoart from Pixabay A porch swing lends wistful ambiance to your home. Below are a few options on how to construct your own porch swing from 3 wood pallets, which local stores may be able to give you free of charge. Upcycling materials keeps useful scraps out of landfills and saves money. In addition, your weekend...
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Posted on 03/03/2021
Hurricane Damage Considerations for Condo Buyers
Image by Michelle Maria from Pixabay With about 8,500 miles of shoreline, Florida has the second-longest coastline of all the United States. This makes living on the coast an attractive option for home and condominium owners. Living on the coast can provide some amazing sunrises and sunsets, easy beach access, stunning views and refreshing ocean air. It also...
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Posted on 02/24/2021
Questions to Ask Before You Settle on a Property Type
Photo by Free-Photos via Pixabay The number of architectural styles in any given neighborhood can be overwhelming to home buyers, especially if they don't feel immediately called to one type. To help narrow it down, the property you choose should reflect everything from your budget to your lifestyle. The more you account for how you interact with the...
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Posted on 02/17/2021
Mortgage Pre-Approval Details You Need to Know
Image by Mediamodifier from Pixabay As you enter the home buying process, some people may recommend that you seek mortgage pre-approval. This is typically one of the first steps in the process, and you may view it as something you have little choice over. Yet mortgage pre-approval is not a requirement to start shopping for a house, and...
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Posted on 02/10/2021
Increase Living Space with Bench Footing
Photo by Tierra Mallorca on Unsplash When buying an older home, you might wonder how to get more livable space out of that low-ceiling basement. There are two ways to gain height: raise the foundation or lower the floor. Raising the foundation requires lifting the entire home off its current foundation, building a new foundation, and resettling the...
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Posted on 02/03/2021
How to Accent Your Luxury Home with Landscape Lighting
Photo by Muffin from Pexels When you have a luxury home with impressive architectural features and landscaping, don’t let nighttime prevent you from showing it off. Landscape lighting provides a convenient way to draw attention to certain features of your home and yard when it’s dark out. This type of lighting can improve your home’s curb appeal while...
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Posted on 01/27/2021
Tips for Florida Home Buyers in 2020
Image by juanngomezz from Pixabay Florida's large cities are at the leading edge of the current surge in real estate values nationwide. Professionals, first-time buyers and retirees are watching a lot of new homes come onto the market—priced at $500K and up. It's no mean feat buying a home in the Sunshine State today. What do successful buyers...
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Posted on 01/20/2021
What Does It Take to Sell a Florida Luxury Residence?
The Florida luxury home selling journey varies. Thus, what it takes to sell a luxury house in Orlando may differ from the steps needed to sell a luxury residence in Fort Lauderdale. But if you allocate time and resources to prepare for the luxury house selling journey, you can streamline the process of selling a deluxe residence in Miami,...
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Posted on 01/13/2021
How to Choose Lighting for Your Closet
Image by B. Forenius from Shutterstock There are some overlooked places in your home that need proper lighting. A good example is a closet. Whether a closet is small or large, proper lighting is essential for safety and good illumination. When building a new space or upgrading an existing one, these tips will help you choose the ideal...
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Posted on 01/06/2021
Handling Household Emergencies
Photo by Jan Mallander via Pixabay When you’re a new homeowner in a new community, you don’t always know how to handle unforeseen emergencies. Before that day arrives, take the time to learn your community so that a minor issue doesn’t become a major catastrophe. Handling Household Emergencies Whether it’s a burst pipe or a broken window, household...
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Posted on 02/13/2021
Video Tour - 3719 SW 1st Street, Cape Coral, FL 33991
Sought after Corner lot home in this beautiful up and coming neighborhood. Picture yourself relaxing in your oversized pool and Lanai or enjoy a lazy night outside in your fenced in back yard with an amazing gazebo fire pit area. This home features 3 bedroom, 3 baths, and boasts open living, heated pool w/waterfall, new Trane A/C 2016, 3 sets of pocketed 8 ' sliders with disappearing edge slider, outdoor counter and refrigerator area for entertaining, privacy sunshades on east side, wood cabinets, granite, tile throughout, 12’ Ceilings in foyer, dining and kitchen, living areas 10' + tall ceilings in rest of rooms. 5 zone sprinkler system....
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Posted on 02/13/2021
3719 SW 1st Street, Cape Coral, FL 33991 is now new to the market!
Sought after Corner lot home in this beautiful up and coming neighborhood. Picture yourself relaxing in your oversized pool and Lanai or enjoy a lazy night outside in your fenced in back yard with an amazing gazebo fire pit area. This home features 3 bedroom, 3 baths, and boasts open living, heated pool w/waterfall, new Trane A/C 2016, 3 sets of pocketed 8 ' sliders with disappearing edge slider, outdoor counter and refrigerator area for entertaining, privacy sunshades on east side, wood cabinets, granite, tile throughout, 12’ Ceilings in foyer, dining and kitchen, living areas 10' + tall ceilings in rest of rooms. 5 zone sprinkler system....
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