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Posted on 03/23/2025
Preparing a homebuying process timeline
If you're buying a house, you'll want to prepare as...
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Posted on 03/16/2025
House buying costs every potential buyer should prepare for
House buying costs involve much more than just the...
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Posted on 03/09/2025
Dream home interior design tips & tricks
Decorating your space can make all the difference when...
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Posted on 03/02/2025
A beginner's guide to modern interior design
While the term “modern” is frequently used to describe...
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Posted on 02/23/2025
Flipping a House? Don't Forget These Renovation Projects
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...
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Posted on 03/27/2025
7905 Drayton Circle, Bradenton, FL 34201 is now new to the market!
LIKE TO ENTERTAIN? This open floorplan will SPEAK TO YOU! Welcome home to this 4 bedroom/3 bathroom SOUTHPORT model built by Bruce Williams. You will love the open floorplan, huge lanai with it's outdoor kitchen and sparkling RESURFACED pool & spa with a new gas pool heater stove, dryer, pool heater and summer kitchen. Other features include Crown molding throughout, built in entertainment center with wall mount flat screen and stereo equipment, upgraded tile flooring in the common areas, LOTS of storage, side load garage with epoxy coating. This is it! Don't let it slip away-Call Today! and LED lighting. Recent updates include NEW ROOF,...
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Posted on 03/25/2025
Another Property Sold - 3939 Glen Oaks Manor Drive, Sarasota, FL 34232
STUNNING End Unit POOL VILLA (NOT A COND) 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...
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Posted on 03/12/2025
3722 Glen Oaks Manor Drive, Sarasota, FL 34232 is now new to the market!
GLEN OAKS MANOR...Your new villa-chalet where an impressive front paver courtyard greets you as you step inside Welcome home to this BEAUTIFUL COURTYARD villa with an atrium letting all the Florida sunshine in. Glen Oaks Manor is a unique DOG FRIENDLY community built INSIDE IT'S OWN PARK with lakes, gazebos, walking trails accented by canopy oak trees throughout! This Villa is not a condo, it's in a Home Owner's Association where you own your land! Just a convenient 3 mile drive to UTC or downtown Sarasota and 2 more miles to St. Armand's & Lido Beach! Check out this 2 bedroom (split plan), 2 bath home with all tile flooring...
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Posted on 03/11/2025
3443 Tallywood Circle 7061, Sarasota, FL 34237 now has a new price of $318,000!
WAIT till you see this BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED villa in 55+ TALLYWOOD centrally located close to downtown Sarasota, St. Armand's/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...
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Posted on 03/07/2025
3933 Glen Oaks Manor Drive, Sarasota, FL 34232 is now new to the market!
Urban Contemporary GLEN OAKS MANOR ... ARRIVE HOME to this stunning UPDATED villa-chalet where an impressive front courtyard greets you as you step inside this beautifully renovated END UNIT COURTYARD VILLA where 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 vista. The two bedrooms are a "split plan" and located at opposite ends of the home. Updating includes concrete tile roof installed in 2017, 2 year old HVAC, new 1 type of new flooring throughout the home (no carpet), new baseboards, doors, popcorn ceilings removed, 6 new ceiling fans,...
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Posted on 03/06/2025
Another Property Sold - 3711 Glen Oaks Manor Drive, Sarasota, FL 34232
URBAN CONTEMPORARY...COURTYARD POOL HOME in GLEN OAKS MANOR ... You will love this community as it is built inside its own park with lakes, gazebos, walking trails, park benches, fishing and biking. We are a super dog-friendly niche community with a well-maintained emphasis on canopy Live Oak trees & appealing landscaping. Your living room and dining room is ACCENTED by the sun drenched atrium AND your kitchen, den, primary bedroom and study all have a full wall of glass focused on your courtyard vistas of the pool. There is an indoor laundry room with washer & dryer. You will love your VERY PRIVATE pool set in its own courtyard. ...
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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...
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