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Find the Hidden Spaces in Your Home

Posted on 07/14/2019

Whether you’re a young professional moving to an urban flat or an empty-nester looking to downsize, the challenge of living in a smaller space is sometimes daunting. The things you want (keepsakes, books, collections, specialty kitchen appliances) and the things you need (room for clothes, a home office, space for a guest) vie for the same square footage....

Storage

Storage Space

Making up Your Bed with a Luxurious Feel

Posted on 07/07/2019

You know the feeling you get when you jump into a perfectly made hotel bed? Why not bring that luxury feeling right into your bedroom at home? With just a few easy steps you can learn the technique for making your bed just like a luxury hotel and add a touch of luxuriousness to your home life. The...

Luxury

Bed

The Intangibles of Buying vs. Renting

Posted on 06/30/2019

Dollar for dollar, you might determine that in this year, at this time, buying might be more to your advantage than renting. Alternatively, the numbers may show the opposite: that renting will save you money this year over buying. Given the conventional wisdom that buying is better on the one hand with your bottom line on the other,...

Saving For A Downpayment

Renting

4 Swimming Pool Maintenance Tips

Posted on 06/23/2019

Keeping a swimming pool clean isn't a full-time job if done correctly and regularly. Maintenance is most often crucial in the summer months since that is when swimming pools find the most use. After making the financial investment in a swimming pool, there is a need to make sure that it remains in perfect condition all year round....

Swimming Pool

Cleaning Tips

What Your Mother Didn’t Tell You About Cleaning

Posted on 06/16/2019

We all love a clean house. And your mother always seemed to make cleaning seem effortless. That magical sparkle and crisp, fresh scent evoked all that made her talent special. But now you have a home of your own and want to make your own magic. Here are the items you need to keep in your cleaning arsenal...

Cleaning Tips

Cleaning Tools

Another Property Sold - S Biscayne Drive, North Port, FL 34287

Posted on 07/24/2019

Conveniently located building site with public sewer and public water available! Easy access to the amenities in North Port and Venice: shopping, hiking, biking, restaurants, golf, boating, fishing, beautiful beaches on the Gulf of Mexico and the new Atlanta Braves Training Facility opening March of 2019. Come see why this is one of the fastest growing areas in the country, and you, too, will want to call it...

North Port

Another Property Sold - 2124 N Tamiami Trail #102, Sarasota, FL 34234

Posted on 07/21/2019

Complete SERENITY! This rarely available waterfront condo that's just a short drive to top beaches and shopping will NOT last! It’s just ONE block from the Ringling School of Art & design and 5 minutes to downtown Sarasota! The first thing you will fall in love with is the spacious open floor plan, immaculate updates, and overall feeling of HOME. Nestled in just an 18 unit building, this condo boasts 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, inside laundry room, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, new A/C, new water heater- it's PERFECT! Sliding doors off of the great room lead to your private backyard oasis featuring a screened in balcony,...

Sarasota

629 Alhambra Road #701, Venice, FL 34285 now has a new price of $399,000!

Posted on 07/02/2019

REDUCED! Click the 3D Active Tour. Make the right choice. Live the beach condo life in one of Venice’s premier waterfront communities! This Gulf-view unit has a long list of upgrades, & the buildings have been extensively updated. Insulated PGT hurricane windows & sliding doors with turtle glass. No concrete jungle here – grounds feature 365' on the Gulf, green grass & open space, the largest heated beachfront pool on Venice Island & amenities galore! Enjoy Gulf beach views by day & the twinkling city lights of Venice by night. Open floor plan, turnkey furnished & meticulously maintained. Heat/air replaced 2015; water heater, appliances,...

Venice

Another Property Sold - 503 Las Casas North Albee Farm Road #B-23, Venice, FL 34285

Posted on 06/25/2019

Simply Beautiful. Affordable and adorable. You will love the updated kitchen with new cabinets, granite counters, new sink, fixtures etc... New Premium ceramic tile floors throughout are visually appealing and easy care. Bathrooms are updated with new vanities, granite counters, and new toilets. Fresh paint throughout. A 6x9 foot walk-in closet. New closet systems in both bedrooms. Why buy a condo that needs everything when you can move right in to this one and go do the things you enjoy? The SW Florida Gulf Lifestyle offers the beach, boating, biking, hiking, golfing, shopping, restaurants, the arts, theater, numerous parks, festivals and...

Venice

Another Property Sold - 1717 Bal Harbour Drive #9, Venice, FL 34293

Posted on 06/20/2019

This adorable 1 Bed/1Bath condo has an open floor plan that is ready for your imagination and creativity. The condo sustained fire damage in 2015 and has been recently rebuilt. The unit is now ready for you to design the home you desire. Some of the added features are Trey ceilings , an open entry way and a closet designed for a washer and dryer. The unit has a new roof, new electric and new A/C. The Florida room which is now under air, adds a nice addition to the square footage of the home. The Florida room will provide you with hours of relaxation, enjoying the Florida weather. Venice Gardens Towne Park is pet-friendly, so bring your...

Venice