Bob Thurston's Blog

Posted on 12/03/2023

Seller Tips: How to Prepare for Home Inspections

Preparing your home for sale is a complicated process. Home inspections are a key part of that process, and many buyers and sellers aren't sure what to expect. As a seller, it can be your best chance to negotiate pricing and terms with your potential buyer as well as identify any major issues that could be deal-breakers. Here's...

Home Inspections

Home Inspector

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Posted on 11/26/2023

3 Ways to Design a Small Dining Room

Dining room decor can make a significant difference in your experience of the space. Whether you have an open floor plan dining room extending into the general living space or a formal, secluded room, choosing how to decorate is important. As with any room in the home, it's difficult to work with an especially small space. If you...

Dining Room

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Posted on 11/19/2023

DIY Decor Tips for Your Home Office

The home office has become one of the most important rooms in any house. Whether you have always been a remote worker or you are new to the idea of working from home, you are going to want to carve out a space that allows you to feel both productive and relaxed. As you set up your home...

Decor

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Posted on 11/12/2023

Work from home pets: Give your dog their own break room

Working from home, our dogs often like to get involved in...

Posted on 11/05/2023

High-tech decorating: Game room lighting & accessories

When searching for the latest and greatest in high-tech...

Posted on 10/29/2023

Home renovations: A guide to home improvement loans

Home improvements and renovations can be costly....

Home Renovations

Home Impovements

Posted on 11/29/2023

Another Property Sold - 3303 Ramblewood Way, Sarasota, FL 34237

BRAND NEW ROOF, BRAND NEW HVAC FALL BOTH BEING INSTALLED OCTOBER 2023! NO STAIRS-Gated Community of Ramblewood Acres is NOT an age restricted community. Check out this Free standing villa with a dedicated owner reserved carport, Plenty of resident/guest off street parking very close by 2 bedrooms 2 FULL UPDATED BATHROOMS, crown molding throughout, Six ceiling fans, RING doorbell/security/video/audio included, screened front porch and rear Florida room, landscape lighting and motion activated carport light. Community features: 3 swimming pools...the closest pool to this villa is heated, 2 tennis courts, gym, clubhouse with child's playroom,...

Posted on 11/18/2023

Video Tour - 3374 Sea View Street, Sarasota, FL 34239

FOREST LAKES COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES...Stately elegance is displayed in this tasteful and modern renovation of this beautiful home just under 2100 square feet with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, large living area and ALL SHOWCASED on an incredible golf course lot with see through artificial wrought iron fence. A warm and cozy semi-private paver courtyard greets you at the front porch accented by stylish mid-century modern lighting fixtures. Step inside for a wonderful experience as you journey over the gorgeous large format Italian porcelain tile throughout the entire home! Your oversized formal living and dining areas greet you with an electric...

Posted on 11/18/2023

3374 Sea View Street, Sarasota, FL 34239 is now new to the market!

FOREST LAKES COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES...Stately elegance is displayed in this tasteful and modern renovation of this beautiful home just under 2100 square feet with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, large living area and ALL SHOWCASED on an incredible golf course lot with see through artificial wrought iron fence. A warm and cozy semi-private paver courtyard greets you at the front porch accented by stylish mid-century modern lighting fixtures. Step inside for a wonderful experience as you journey over the gorgeous large format Italian porcelain tile throughout the entire home! Your oversized formal living and dining areas greet you with an electric...

Posted on 11/14/2023

Another Property Sold - 3935 Glen Oaks Manor Drive, Sarasota, FL 34232

URBAN CONTEMPORARY COURTYARD-POOL HOME located in GLEN OAKS MANOR ... You will love this community as it is built inside it's own park with lakes, gazebos, walking trails, benches, fishing and biking. We are a super dog-friendly niche community with a well-maintained emphasis on canopy Live Oak trees & appealing landscaping. Only 3 miles to downtown Sarasota and 3 miles to UTC. This 1850+ Square foot Villa received an extensive interior remodel in 2015 down to the studs, re-plumbed, re-insulated, re-wired, new HVAC duct work and just received a brand new ($36,100) tile roof August 2023! A Zen Garden with water feature and New 30"x30"...

Posted on 10/27/2023

Video Tour - 3622 Glen Oaks Manor Drive, Sarasota, FL 34232

URBAN CONTEMPORARY COURTYARD-POOL HOME located in GLEN OAKS MANOR ... You will love with this community as it is built inside it's 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. ARRIVE HOME to this stunning Florida Chalet as the high cathedral ceilings sets the stage for a truly Zen experience. Your new open floor plan pulls the common areas together to enjoy the Lounge area, oversized kitchen and cafe' plus the dining room. These rooms are ACCENTED by the sun drenched atrium AND...

Posted on 10/27/2023

3622 Glen Oaks Manor Drive, Sarasota, FL 34232 is now new to the market!

URBAN CONTEMPORARY COURTYARD-POOL HOME located in GLEN OAKS MANOR ... You will love with this community as it is built inside it's 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. ARRIVE HOME to this stunning Florida Chalet as the high cathedral ceilings sets the stage for a truly Zen experience. Your new open floor plan pulls the common areas together to enjoy the Lounge area, oversized kitchen and cafe' plus the dining room. These rooms are ACCENTED by the sun drenched atrium AND...