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Posted on 11/03/2024

Do you enjoy hosting dinner parties or delight in fine...

Posted on 10/27/2024

Skip the Sago Palm: 3 Pet-Safe Alternatives

Palms are an excellent way to bring the tropics home. With many varieties to choose from, it's important to know which will work best for your household and everyone in it. Unlike the highly toxic sago palm, there are plenty of palm plants perfectly safe for pets and humans. Here are some suggestions to inspire you: Parlor Palm...

Posted on 10/20/2024

Homeowner's Insurance Coverage: The Basics

Homeowner's insurance is an important piece of the home ownership puzzle. Because almost all mortgage lenders require proof of insurance, having a policy is more of a necessity than an option. However, many potential homeowners aren't clear about what a homeowner's insurance policy covers. While each policy is customizable and has varying details depending on the insurer, there...

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Posted on 10/13/2024

Mason Jar DIY Ideas for Your Home

Mason jars are a DIY and crafting mainstay. With so many uses beyond just canning, many homeowners have gotten used to keeping a few extra jars around the house just in case. If you're interested in more useful ways to repurpose your extra jars, here are some fun and easy craft ideas to inspire you. Spice Sprinkler For...

Posted on 10/06/2024

A basic guide to obtaining a build permit

Most major construction or renovation projects require...

Posted on 11/10/2024

4300 Timberline Boulevard, Venice, FL 34293 now has a new price of $615,000!

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,...

Posted on 11/07/2024

4964 Live Oak Drive, Sarasota, FL 34232 now has a new price of $425,000!

HIGH & DRY! ...Great Curb Appeal in BRENTWOOD ESTATES (NO HOA...NO DEED RESTRICTIONS!)...NEW ROOF...Updated/Upgraded IMPACT WINDOWS & SLIDERS with 1458 Square Feet...Two Bedroom, Two bath, Home with a bonus Family room and a Florida room. Eat-in Kitchen with updated SS appliances, plantation shutters for the bay window PLUS a dining room, Living Room and this is a "SPLIT PLAN" with the primary bedroom, bathroom and walk-in closet on one side of the home and Bedroom #2 on the other side of the home plus an updated bathroom! You will love the updated flooring and the peace of mind knowing this home has been (PEX) replumbed. Step out...

Posted on 11/07/2024

3967 Prudence Drive, Sarasota, FL 34235 now has a new price of $599,000!

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! With a New roof PLUS a new & highest wind rated garage door COUPLED WITH this home is not in a flood zone EQUALS no hurricane damage here! You will love THE CURB APPEAL of this 4/2 UPDATED POOL HOME on an oversized corner lot with a 2 car garage, circular driveway and additional parking next to the garage. No Deed Restrictions so bring your RV, boat, work car or work truck home...Plenty of parking! The updated kitchen includes custom solid maple cabinetry with REV-A-SHELF pull out drawers throughout, Granite, counters and a complete GE Stainless-SLATE Suite of appliances including a convection range. The...

Posted on 11/02/2024

5614 29th Street Circle E, Bradenton, FL 34203 now has a new price of $415,000!

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...

Posted on 10/26/2024

3967 Prudence Drive, Sarasota, FL 34235 is now new to the market!

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! With a New roof PLUS a new & highest wind rated garage door COUPLED WITH this home is not in a flood zone EQUALS no hurricane damage here! You will love THE CURB APPEAL of this 4/2 UPDATED POOL HOME on an oversized corner lot with a 2 car garage, circular driveway and additional parking next to the garage. No Deed Restrictions so bring your RV, boat, work car or work truck home...Plenty of parking! The updated kitchen includes custom solid maple cabinetry with REV-A-SHELF pull out drawers throughout, Granite, counters and a complete GE Stainless-SLATE Suite of appliances including a convection range. The...

Posted on 10/21/2024

4964 Live Oak Drive, Sarasota, FL 34232 now has a new price of $449,000!

HIGH & DRY! ...Great Curb Appeal in BRENTWOOD ESTATES...NEW ROOF...Updated/Upgraded IMPACT WINDOWS & SLIDERS with 1458 Square Feet...Two Bedroom, Two bath, Home with a bonus Family room and a Florida room. Eat-in Kitchen with updated SS appliances, plantation shutters for the bay window PLUS a dining room, Living Room and this is a "SPLIT PLAN" with the primary bedroom, bathroom and walk-in closet on one side of the home and Bedroom #2 on the other side of the home plus an updated bathroom! You will love the updated flooring and the peace of mind knowing this home has been (PEX) replumbed. Step out back to your back patio and newly...

Posted on 10/16/2024

Another Property Sold - 2448 Clubhouse Drive 103, Sarasota, FL 34232

FOREST LAKES VILLAGE... a 55+ Community THREE GREAT REASONS TO LIVE HERE: 1) LOCATION, 2) LOCATION, 3) LOCATION. MAINTENANCE FREE Condo available with NO STAIRS to this 2 bedroom and 2 bathroom condo that comes with YOUR RESERVED COVERED PARKING SPACE by your front door AND located in the POOL and amenity courtyard! Close to shopping AND NEXT TO LEGACY TRAIL plus across the street from SEVERAL (12) RESTAURANTS! No carpet here...this home has ceramic tile and engineered wood flooring. You will love the VISTAS of the COURTYARD & YEAR ROUND HEATED POOL area outside your back door. Complete with a rear patio/covered lanai and a small...