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Posted on 01/19/2025
Understanding assessed value: How does it compare?
Finding the value of your home requires knowing the assessed value, appraised value and market value of the property. While these terms all determine how much your home is worth, each is used in different ways. Here is a quick guide to assessed, appraised and market value to help: Assessed value Assessed value is based on a calculation...
Appraised Value
Assessed Value
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Posted on 01/12/2025
Factors to consider before purchasing a home
Once you’ve decided to purchase a home, what’s next? For...
Home Location
Size
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Posted on 01/05/2025
Great DIY ideas to try with old clothes
Do you have old clothes and fabrics taking up space at...
Diy
Beginner Diy
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Posted on 12/29/2024
Questions to Ask When Finding a New Place to Live
Home buying is difficult whether you know the area or not. If you're leaving a location you're used to, it can be overwhelming to decide on a new place to live. There are some questions you can ask to determine your priorities and whether a new location is a good fit. Here are some to begin with: How's...
Cost Of Living
Home Buying
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Posted on 12/22/2024
What Are Pros & Cons of Installing Steel Doors?
The primary entrance to any house deserves an attractive aesthetic with reliable security. Property owners often select thick, hardwood materials because they provide curbside appeal and durable strength. Steel doors remain something of an afterthought because they are more closely associated with commercial buildings, which may not appear to have the same design prowess. But the advanced technologies...
Building Materials
Door Materials
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Posted on 12/15/2024
How to prepare a winter emergency kit for the car
At home, keeping a first aid kit or storm kit is a great...
Car Emergency Kit
Car Safety
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Posted on 01/25/2025
Another Property Sold - 5614 29th Street Circle E, Bradenton, FL 34203
BRIARWOOD-LOCATION...LOCATION...LOCATION! NO FLOODING, NO HURRICANE DAMAGE, WELL BUILT BLOCK HOME! Come check out the great curb appeal of this awesome 3 bedroom, 2 bath POOL HOME accented by VAULTED CEILINGS in the living room, dinette and Kitchen. The pool has been resurfaced, newer pool pump, newer screens on the pool cage, pool settee, large covered and screened lanai with an Anderson storm roll down screen PLUS a fenced back yard! The kitchen has a delightful pantry with a barn door, The primary bedroom has a remodeled bathroom, large walk-in closet and a bonus room that would be a great office, study or Nursery and the other two...
Real Estate
Bradenton
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Posted on 01/17/2025
3902 Glen Oaks Manor Drive, Sarasota, FL 34232 now has a new price of $517,500!
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 ROOF. 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 Crown Molding installed throughout the home. The two...
Real Estate
Sarasota
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Posted on 01/11/2025
2605 Desoto Road, Sarasota, FL 34234 is now new to the market!
MAGNIFICENT COUNTRY ESTATE IN THE HEART OF TOWN...You will fall in love with this 5950 square foot RUTH RICHMOND Retro HOME built in DeSoto Acres on 2.18 Acres and only 3 miles to downtown Sarasota! Once you enter through the stately gated entrance you are greeted with engaging curb appeal and a beautiful brick courtyard. The 3,000 square foot main home was built with high ceilings, crown molding, terrazzo flooring and has THREE Ensuites, a huge living room & dining room, oversized kitchen with an abundance of cabinetry and a wonderful Florida room with vistas of the 32'x16' caged pool. There is a 3000+/- square foot addition connected...
Real Estate
Sarasota
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Posted on 01/03/2025
3866 Pin Oaks Street, Sarasota, FL 34232 is now new to the market!
GLEN OAKS COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES-Next door to the newly renovated BOBBY JONES GOLF COURSE. Welcome home to this NEW HOME...in that...Everything is NEW and HIGH END. Let's Start with the NEW ROOF in 2020 along with soffits & fascia wrap, BRAND NEW screened cage with removable sliding screened panels and compressed insulated ceiling panels wired with electric & Travertine flooring. BRAND NEW HEATED SALT WATER POOL finished December 2023 complete with Travertine pool deck and custom designed water fountain and sun pad/lounge area and fiber optic lighting ADDED BONUS...the pool was constructed with a footing foundation for a screened cage...
Real Estate
Sarasota
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Posted on 12/14/2024
4300 Timberline Boulevard, Venice, FL 34293 now has a new price of $599,000!
HIGH AND DRY WITH NO HURRICANE DAMAGE!...This POOL HOME's IMPRESSIVE CURB APPEAL is accented by great architectural features a circular driveway on a large corner lot with well designed landscaping and as a bonus, a side load garage. High ceilings accent this 2400 square foot, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with lots of updates and upgrades! Start with replacement impact-hurricane windows and sliders, newer beautiful flooring throughout the entire home, ROOF REPLACED in 2016 along with PLUMBING, HVAC 2017, Solar pool and solar hot water tank 2017. Your newly Updated kitchen includes a breakfast bar\Island, stainless steel suite of appliances,...
Real Estate
Venice
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Posted on 12/13/2024
3824 Glen Oaks Manor Drive, Sarasota, FL 34232 is now new to the market!
URBAN CONTEMPORARY & PRIVATE END Unit COURTYARD POOL VILLA in GLEN OAKS MANOR! Welcome to the former abode of a well known Sarasota philanthropist couple, where their unique design, style and Eclectic formation delivers a truly unique experience! This home lends to entertaining with it's easy living lifestyle while sporting nearly 1850 square feet of living space, a sizable indoor Koi pond with waterfall with fountain features, PLUS a private outdoor pool with a brand new solar heater. The large covered front porch and a cozy Lapa greet you as you enter YOUR designated foyer with instant swagger from the full wall, glass brick...
Real Estate
Sarasota
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