Jonathan Maines' Blog

Posted on 11/21/2021

Motivated sellers are people who are trying to sell quickly and often at a much lower price. Many factors make motivated sellers a great option to work with both for investors and sellers’ agents. Here are some of the most common types of motivated sellers you’re likely to encounter in the real estate market. Owners of Distressed Property...

Home Selling

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Posted on 11/14/2021

3 Tips for Growing Indoor Herbs

Are you a culinary adventurer? If so, you know how much fun it can be to experiment with herbs in your soups, sauces and casseroles. Better, it’s easy enough to step that flavor up by using fresh herbs picked straight from the garden. Many culinary herbs are easy to grow on a windowsill, and they’re only an arm’s...

Herbs

Indoor Garden

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Posted on 11/07/2021

3 Ways to Reduce Your Reliance on Municipal Resources

According to data generated by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the average monthly electric bill increased from to $115 monthly even though usage has steadily declined during the last 10 years. The hard data compiled in 2019 shows that some states enjoy monthly utility bills as low as $76 while others suffer costs as high as $168....

Home Improvement

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Posted on 10/31/2021

Property: Zoning Reminders for Fencing and Outbuildings

Property owners typically think of zoning regulations concerning building placement as a form of land use. In some ways, the idea of gaining permission to place or erect a structure limits how a property owner can use the parcel. But regulations concerning specific measurements between other elements take this notion a step further. Even when a type of...

ADU

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Posted on 10/24/2021

What Property Owners Need to Know About Prepping for a New Outbuilding

Outbuilding popularity exploded in recent years. Homeowners have latched on to innovative ways to utilize designs that now include front porches, lofts and solar-powered energy attached to roofs. Often resembling small houses, these buildings can be converted into large playhouses for children, workshops and a private escape. While pre-fabricated buildings allow homeowners a convenient alternative to spending leisure...

Construction

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Posted on 10/17/2021

Should House Flippers Act As General Contractors or Make Renovations Themselves?

Photo by Ivan Samkov from Pexels House flipping projects typically take between 45 and 90 days to complete. But when subcontractors have to put your renovations on the back burner, they might incline entrepreneurs serving as general contractors with the right skills to roll up their sleeves. Such scenarios beg whether fix-and-flip business owners are better off going...

Contractors

Flipping

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Posted on 10/10/2021

Upcycle Your Plastic Bottles Into DIY Plant Containers

People who want to live a sustainable lifestyle at home often begin by minimizing the amount of plastic that they purchase and use. For the plastic products in the home, there are many ways to recycle or even upcycle it to prevent it from going into a landfill. One creative way to reuse old plastic materials is to...

Arts And Crafts

DIY

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Posted on 10/03/2021

4 Key Elements of a Home Renovation Contract

Professionals bring the commercial-grade tools and years of experience to deliver the quality upgrades people desire. Although you and your contractor may work in different industries, written agreements help clarify the duties and expectations. One of the pitfalls of enlisting a contractor comes from miscommunication. This can lead to disagreements about the scope, details, and costs. By including...

Contract

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Posted on 09/26/2021

Keeping Your Eye On the Prize: How to Set Goals as a Real Estate Investor

Photo by F. Muhammad via Pixabay Whether you're about to sign on your first rental property or already possess a portfolio full of properties that are cash-flowing like crazy, you need this. Time to reframe your mindset, step above the minutiae, and get a panoramic view of the path you're choosing. Why Set Goals? It's easy to get...

Investing

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Posted on 09/19/2021

Tips for Adding a "Bump-Out" Extension to Your Home

When your garage doesn’t have enough space for your car and storage items, you don’t have to start parking in your driveway. A garage bump-out addition can give you the extra space you need. Building one of these additions can be simple or complex depending on how much space you need and other factors, such as adding features...

Addition

Bump

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Posted on 11/25/2021

3211 25th Ave SW, Naples, FL 34117 is now new to the market!

Only 10 miles to World Famous 5th Avenue South and Naples Beaches. Did Someone Mention Privacy! This 3 Bedroom plus Den, 2.5 Bathroom 1887 Square Foot Home sits on 2.73 acres of land with an entrance gate. This house has a metal roof, huge kitchen, 2 car attached car port, over 600 sq ft 2 car detached garage, a 2 car carport x 1 car garage in the front of the property and a black top driveway. In addition, there is an Old Florida Style Back Porch that is screened in with a dry bar that offers a great place to relax and enjoy the wildlife. The Garage has 30 amp, and 50 amp hook-ups for your RV. There is also a sewer hook-up for the RV...

Real Estate

Naples

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Posted on 11/15/2021

Another Property Sold - 917 Belville Blvd, Naples, FL 34104

This coveted lakefront pool and spa home has it all! Bright with an open floor plan, this distinctive home is adorned with charming architectural detail and is flooded with natural light. Community offers mature landscaping and sidewalk-lined streets. Low HOA fees at only $535/year! This home boasts consistent tile flooring throughout, plantation shutters, LP gas, new roof 2017, newer A/C and tankless water heater. The chef’s kitchen has ample storage with 2 pantries. You’ll enjoy gas cooking on your Viking stove and the breakfast nook with a seamless bow window offers an unobstructed long view of the sparkling lake and pool area. The...

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