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Posted on 01/17/2021

Home Maintenance Ensures Potential Problems are Identified

Photo by Steve Buissinne via Pixabay As a homeowner, it is important to complete preventative home maintenance on a regular schedule. Home maintenance is necessary because it ensures potential problems are identified before they become costly repairs. Not every issue will be caught ahead of time, here are a few common examples of home maintenance issues that could...

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Posted on 01/10/2021

Challenges Associated with Buying a Zombie Property

Photo by Curtis Adams from Pexels Zombie properties are homes that have been visibly abandoned but actual ownership has not. The term became popular in the housing industry during the 2007-08 housing crisis when people being unable to make their mortgage payments reached a catastrophic point. According to ATTOM Data Solutions, a firm that tracks different types of...

Posted on 01/03/2021

Recipes: Healthy & Simple Chicken Dishes

Photo by Mark DeYoung on Unsplash Chicken is a great source of protein and other nutrients, and you can make it even healthier with the right recipes. Instead of having fried chicken, for example, make grilled or baked chicken with some healthy ingredients added to it. If you’re looking for simple ways to prepare a chicken dinner, keep...

Posted on 12/27/2020

The Benefits of Using a Buyer's Agent

Photo by Gerd Altmann via Pixabay It may be tempting to purchase your first home without the help of a real estate agent. If you want to risk not having professional help to buy your first house, you can, but you’ll be leaving a lot of benefits on the table and assuming all the risks. The Benefits of...

Posted on 12/20/2020

Do You Need a Real Estate Lawyer?

Photo by Mateus Campos Felipe on Unsplash Buying a piece of real estate is a serious legal and financial decision. Sometimes, having a real estate attorney help you through the process is helpful. In fact, in some states, it is required by law to have one assist with the process. If you don’t live in a state where...

Posted on 12/13/2020

DIY Attractive and Functional Basement Flooring Options

Picture by PIRO4D via Pixabay Flooring can add to the function of your newly finished basement, or it can take it away. Installing the wrong type of flooring material in a below-grade space could leave you open to costly water damage or even the growth of mold and bacteria. Even the best-built basements are sometimes prone to invasion...

Posted on 01/15/2021

113 Cedarwood Circle #113, Seminole, FL 33777 now has a new price of $162,800!

You do not want to miss this rare opportunity to own a First floor, corner unit with two parking spaces. This 2 bedroom with 2 baths condo is located in the highly sought-after 55+ community of The Gardens, which is in walking distance to beautiful Seminole Lake Park. As you enter the condo, you will notice the bright open layout and the relaxing pool views you can enjoy right from your sun room. This condo comes fully furnished (except for sellers personal belongs). Community amenities include a heated community pool, spacious clubhouse, an outdoor grill and shuffleboard. Close to Seminole City Center, and the beautiful Gulf beaches....

Posted on 01/11/2021

Video Tour - 102 Cedarwood Circle #102, Seminole, FL 33777

***Welcome to living the Florida lifestyle in your dream condo located in the highly sought-after 55+ community of The Gardens! This is your rare opportunity to own a ground-level 2 bedroom with 1.5 baths condo in Seminole! As you enter the condo, you will be greeted by the open layout, porcelain tile throughout the main living areas, and the relaxing pool views right from your living room. The kitchen has been recently updated and features solid stone quartz countertops and newer cabinets with plenty of storage for the chef in the family. Even the most discerning buyer will be delighted to be the envy of the community with two covered...

Posted on 01/11/2021

102 Cedarwood Circle #102, Seminole, FL 33777 is now new to the market!

***Welcome to living the Florida lifestyle in your dream condo located in the highly sought-after 55+ community of The Gardens! This is your rare opportunity to own a ground-level 2 bedroom with 1.5 baths condo in Seminole! As you enter the condo, you will be greeted by the open layout, porcelain tile throughout the main living areas, and the relaxing pool views right from your living room. The kitchen has been recently updated and features solid stone quartz countertops and newer cabinets with plenty of storage for the chef in the family. Even the most discerning buyer will be delighted to be the envy of the community with two covered...

Posted on 12/31/2020

Another Property Sold - 8300 75TH Place, Seminole, FL 33777

This corner lot charmer is within a mile of restaurants, shopping, gas and close to beaches and everything you love about Pinellas County. This 3 bedroom/2 bath home has been mostly updated including fresh paint inside and out, Lifeproof waterproof flooring, and an entirely renovated en suite bathroom with dual sinks. The home also features new patio doors that open up to a large inviting porch that runs the length of the home. Plenty of room for storage in the backyard shed and the corner lot gives way for parking and play. Come take a look at many other details and make it...

Posted on 12/15/2020

Video Tour - 10036 63RD Avenue N #6, St Petersburg, FL 33708

Welcome home to Long Bayou, a very active 55+ gated community! This exquisite and meticulously maintained first floor 1-bedroom condo is only minutes to the beach and is an end-unit highlighting a carport just steps away from the back door of the unit. The interior features gorgeous fresh paint and updated windows throughout, raised ceilings, immaculate tile, a gas stove, updated baseboards, and a large walk-in closet. The outdoor areas of this lively community feature shuffleboard courts, tennis courts, bocce ball, natural gas grills with picnic tables and a heated community pool with a spa offering gorgeous water views of Long Bayou....

Posted on 12/15/2020

10036 63RD Avenue N #6, St Petersburg, FL 33708 is now new to the market!

Welcome home to Long Bayou, a very active 55+ gated community! This exquisite and meticulously maintained first floor 1-bedroom condo is only minutes to the beach and is an end-unit highlighting a carport just steps away from the back door of the unit. The interior features gorgeous fresh paint and updated windows throughout, raised ceilings, immaculate tile, a gas stove, updated baseboards, and a large walk-in closet. The outdoor areas of this lively community feature shuffleboard courts, tennis courts, bocce ball, natural gas grills with picnic tables and a heated community pool with a spa offering gorgeous water views of Long Bayou....