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Posted on 05/26/2019

Should You Submit Multiple Homebuying Proposals at the Same Time?

If you find lots of great homes are available and cannot decide which residence to buy, there is no need to stress. Rather than submit multiple offers to purchase various houses, you should hone your home search. By doing so, you can discover the right residence, at the right price. Now, let's take a look at three tips to...

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Posted on 05/19/2019

Buying a Fixer-Upper? Planning for the Reno

You’ve been binging on HGTV and DIY network every weekend while you save up your money and you’re ready to take the plunge. Your agent tours you through several potentials and there it is … the perfect corner lot, the mediocre house with the awkward layout, chopped up floor plan, aging kitchen, and dated bathrooms. It’s just waiting...

Posted on 05/12/2019

Some Common Home Decorating Mistakes To Avoid

Giving your home that extra special touch of class usually requires some much-needed design retouches. However, to get your home looking picture perfect, there are some decorating "don'ts" you should try as much as possible to avoid. Interior design is highly personal, and this is in no way an attempt to clamp down your creative genius. It is...

Posted on 05/05/2019

The Importance of Balancing Your Debt to Credit Ratio

It's easy to get stuck without a mortgage approval or with a smaller home loan than you want, just because you don't understand how your credit score works. Most of the things you've done to prepare: budgeting your income, balancing your bank accounts and saving up for a down payment, aren't reflected in your FICO credit score. It...

Posted on 04/28/2019

Fun Activities for Your Dogs

Many behavior problems in a dog are as a result of boredom and excessive energy, which is justifiable because this animal is supposed to be physically active. Some owners breed domestic dogs for specific purposes like protection, farming, hunting, etc. On the other hand, wild dogs are more active because they only hunt and scavenge for food. Whether...

Posted on 04/21/2019

$238 Million Home Sold in New York

It’s well known that real estate in New York City is some of the most expensive in the country, but this new penthouse condo has taken the cake before its even finished. While still under construction, the most expensive home sold in the US was purchased by hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin for a cool $238 million. More...

Posted on 04/14/2019

Which Life of Luxury Fits Your Style?

The millionaire lifestyle conjures up visions of luxurious Country French-style mansions nestled in verdant estates at the end of a mile-long tree-lined drive, their arching bows of blossoms dipping overhead as you pass through in your top-down convertible. And that lifestyle is a perfectly pleasant way to live. But is it your way to live? Luxury comes in...

Posted on 04/07/2019

Wall Decoration Ideas For Your Home

Accessorizing your walls is a basic decoration must do for your home, which if done right adds a little of your personality to your home and gives off a bold look guaranteed to impress your guests. No matter what size your place is, you are always sure to have wall space that can offer extra style to the...

Posted on 03/31/2019

Identify Your Home's Weaknesses

If you intend to add your residence to the real estate market, you should try to differentiate your house's weaknesses and strengths. That way, you can plan ahead for the home selling journey and make myriad house improvements before you list your residence. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you identify your house's weaknesses. 1....

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Posted on 04/23/2019

Another Property Sold - 201 Buttonwood Circle #201, Seminole, FL 33777

Lots of updates: New HVAC in 2015, Updated Windows, New hot-water heater in 2014, Master bath completely updated with titled walk-in shower, walk-in closets in both bedrooms, 6 panel doors, Granite countertops, front and back entry tiled, W/D hook-ups in master closet, crown molding, tile backsplash, 1 covered car port, 1 non-covered car port, cieling fans, wood laminate flooring in bedrooms. New roof, seller will be paying for new roof on carport before closing. Swimming pool, club house, tennis court, shuffle court, outdoor grilling area. Close to Lake Seminole, Seminole City Center, VA Hospital, beaches and...

Posted on 04/17/2019

11251 80TH Avenue #202, Seminole, FL 33772 is now new to the market!

FRESHLY PAINTED, WOOD LAMINATE FLOORING THRU-OUT. HUGE MASTER BEDROOM 21 FEET 10 INCHES BY 12 FEET 6 INCHES. ACROSS THE STREET FROM SEMINOLE CITY CENTER. CEILING FANS. BACK LANAI HAS FLOOR TO CEILING WINDOWS, WITH GREAT VIEW OF LAKE AND SIDEWALK. LOTS OF ACTIVITIES AT THE PEACOCK CENTER. YEAR AROUND HEATED-POOL/SAP AND...

Posted on 03/27/2019

201 Buttonwood Circle #201, Seminole, FL 33777 is now new to the market!

Lots of updates: New HVAC in 2015, Updated Windows, New hot-water heater in 2014, Master bath completely updated with titled walk-in shower, walk-in closets in both bedrooms, 6 panel doors, Granite countertops, front and back entry tiled, W/D hook-ups in master closet, crown molding, tile backsplash, 1 covered car port, 1 non-covered car port, cieling fans, wood laminate flooring in bedrooms. New roof, seller will be paying for new roof on carport before closing. Swimming pool, club house, tennis court, shuffle court, outdoor grilling area. Close to Lake Seminole, Seminole City Center, VA Hospital, beaches and...