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Posted on 09/05/2021

Natural Without Hassle: How to Decorate With Air Plants

For anybody who wants to add a natural element to their home decor without routine maintenance, air plants are the answer. Named for being unattached to soil or other surfaces, these types of plants can exist on their own. They absorb moisture from the air in their surroundings, which makes them some of the easiest plants to care...

Air Plants

DIY

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Posted on 08/29/2021

3 Expert Tips for Moving With Houseplants

Houseplants add another level of complexity and stress to a move. After all, you want to make sure they survive the trip and thrive in your new space. Even hardy plants get damaged easily when moving from one place to another. However, there are some ways you can pack and prepare your plants for moving to make sure...

Houseplant

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Posted on 08/22/2021

6 Hidden Costs of Owning a Home

Photo by Gabby K from Pexels The cost of owning a home is much more than just your mortgage. There is a sizable list of additional costs prospective homeowners should plan for when thinking about buying a home. Here we will go over the primary additional costs of home ownership you might not have thought of. Property Taxes...

Hidden Costs

Costs

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Posted on 08/15/2021

How to Create Indoor-Outdoor Concrete Floors

Sometimes the idea of a large backyard with a perfect lawn doesn't balance a homeowner's desire for functionality. When people want to spend more time outdoors, they typically hire contractors to build wooden decks of brick patios. One best-of-both-worlds trend involves using finished concrete to blur the lines between indoor and outdoor livings spaces. Both new construction designs...

Concrete

Foundation

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Posted on 08/08/2021

3 Key Benefits of Social Gaming

With more time spent at home, many have been looking for new and creative ways to spend time with each other. The need for social distancing and staying home has allowed online social gaming to flourish. Now there are different games for all ages with all types of interests that you can play with others in the safety...

Family Games

Games

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Posted on 08/01/2021

Tips for Home Painting

Image by kitzcorner from Shutterstock Don’t underestimate the importance of a fresh coat of paint when it comes to preparing to sell your home. Apart from changing the look of your space, it also adds to the value of your house. Painting can make your home feel brand new and attract the attention of serious buyers. While painting...

Home Improvement

Interior Painting

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Posted on 07/25/2021

Influencers in Millennial Homebuying

Photo by Tatiana Chekryzhova via Shutterstock As more millennials leave consumer and student debt behind, they enter the housing market. Being savvy researches in the information age, this demographic has begun to fuel the housing economy. Many purchase homes as singles, with a partner or even a friend or group of friends. Where is Preferred? Unlike past generations...

Buyer Trends

Market

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Posted on 09/03/2021

Kingfish, Venice, FL 34293 is now new to the market!

Love the water? Build your dream home on this waterfront lot just off the Myakka River that flows into Charlotte Harbor and out to the Gulf of Mexico. Neighborhood is a mix of Old Florida cottages and Waterfront Estates. This is lot 15 and mostly wooded. Adjacent lot 16 is also available, mostly cleared and combined would create a beautiful homesite. Situated between the Myakka River and Myakka State Park, you will enjoy the privacy this homesite affords while still being close to everything! Plant some areca palms along the east property line to shield from house next door. Myakka State Forest is just down the street with equestrian and...

Real Estate

Venice

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Posted on 08/31/2021

Another Property Sold - 4442 Corso Venetia Boulevard D14, Venice, FL 34293

MULIPLE OFFERS HIGHEST AND BEST BY 7/25/21 5PM This beautiful, upgraded 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2nd floor condo is situated in the gated community of Casa Di Amici in Venetia complete with a 1 car garage. Surrounded by large magnolia trees and view of pond and preserve provided a relaxing view from your screened , tiled lanai. This open floor plan provides plenty of natural light and upgraded features such as a built in bar, recessed lighting, custom window treatments, tiled floors and beautiful granite counters in the galley kitchen and bar and newer staiinless refrigerator. The convenient dining alcove overlooks the lanai and living area. The...

Real Estate

Venice

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Posted on 08/21/2021

Another Property Sold - 13248 Ebony Avenue, Port Charlotte, FL 33981

Move in ready! New roof 2020; New AC installed 2017; New water heater 2020; Attached one car garage; Florida room 13 x 15 with wall of windows for fresh air flow. Covered front porch. Fenced back yard, plenty of room to add a pool. Home is currently furnished. Gardens of Gulf Cove is an active community offering two community centers, four lakes, two swimming pools (one heated), underground utilities, sidewalks, street lights, county water/sewer, shuffleboard courts, tennis courts, pickleball, basketball courts, horseshoes, Bocce Ball courts, exercise equipment, pool table, ping pong table, card games, meditation garden and more for the low...

Real Estate

Port Charlotte

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Posted on 07/24/2021

1061 Ivey Lake Drive, Orange City, FL 32763 is now new to the market!

You will love the Florida lifestyle in this beautiful home that feels like a resort. Plenty of room for friends and family to gather or have some quiet space. The Great room is centrally located for entertaining and opens to magnificent saltwater pool area complete with waterfall. Separate living room & dining room on the mail level; game room and family room loft upstairs. Second floor sun deck is inside the two-story screen enclosure overlooking a pond and greenbelt for privacy. No rear neighbors and sunsets over the pool and pond to enjoy. Ground floor owner’s suite with slider to pool. Spacious kitchen with plenty of granite counter...

Real Estate

Orange City

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Posted on 07/20/2021

6703 Electra Avenue, North Port, FL 34287 is now new to the market!

Great home ready for you in the Jockey Club offers access to community pool, tennis and more. Freshly painted exterior, lots of updates. Large fenced back yard, plenty of room for a pool. Robin built shed, 11x20 with 2 60" doors with ramps for each door. Has electrical outlets and lights installed. Room for workshop and storage. Lots of natural light in the kitchen with a skylight and view of the Florida room and back yard. Pantry cabinets, breakfast bar and central location help make kitchen the functional hub of the home. Cement patio in the back yard for sunning, BBQ, picnic table or toys. Front porch has oversized patio and partially...

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