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Posted on 12/06/2020

Key Differences and Terms: Property Insurance vs Homeowners' Insurance

Photo by Steve Buissinne via Pixabay Often used interchangeably, the terms “property insurance” and “homeowners’ insurance” sometimes confuse new homebuyers. Homeowners’ insurance is a specialized form of property insurance. By “property” the insurance industry means anything that you own. Under that category come homeowners’ insurance and even renters’ insurance. These products cover single-family houses, condominiums and a renter’s...

Property Insurance

Homeowners Insurance

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Posted on 11/29/2020

Is it Time For New Tile and Grout ?

Photo by James DeMers via Pixabay That bathroom tile once looked terrific, so newly laid contrast between tile and grout. You were so proud to show it off to all your guests. But over time, grout becomes dull, stained and chipped. Tiles fade and look dated. When they do, it's time to refreshen or replace tile and grout....

DIY

Tile

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Posted on 11/22/2020

Three Things You Can Do to Sell Your Home Quickly

If you're getting ready to put your house on the market, your mind is probably flooded with dozens of unanswerable questions. Much of your uncertainty may revolve around the marketability of your home and how quickly a qualified buyer will come along. Although there are factors over which you have little control, there are several things you can do...

Curb Appeal

How To Hire A Real Estate Agent

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Posted on 11/15/2020

Walls: Preparing to Paint after Removing Wood Paneling

Photo by Gerd Altmann via PixabayForty years ago every house had some paneling. Some more than others. Paneling can bring the look of natural wood and the great outdoors into a home. But unless your home is a cabin in the woods, chances are that's not what you're going for. Just like many home trends, paneling has fallen...

Wall

Painting

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Posted on 11/08/2020

Are Your Green Home Improvements Welcomed in Your Neighborhood ?

Photo by Maria Godfrida via Pixabay For a homeowner who wants to make green improvements and renovations to their personal property, the Conditions, Covenants & Restrictions, or CC&Rs, of the local homeowner association can pose problems that cost time, money and freedom of choice. This is especially true for homeowners who wish to make structural or aesthetic changes...

Green Living

Home Impovements

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Posted on 11/01/2020

What to Do When the Previous Owner Comes Back

Photo by JayMantri via Pixabay When you buy a new-to-you home, foremost on your mind is changing everything to make it yours. You paint the inside and even remodel the kitchen. A priority is removing the old carpet and installing new flooring. Lower on the list are changes to the exterior, but they are on the list. If...

Safety

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Posted on 10/25/2020

Selling a Home: Tax Considerations

Photo by Acharaporn Kamornboonyarush from Pexels In a nutshell, if you have owned a home for five years and lived in it for at least two out of five years, or if you’ve owned the house for two years and lived in it the entire time, a single person has a $250,000 tax exemption. If you are married,...

Selling Your Home

Tax Tips

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Posted on 10/18/2020

Does the Appraisal Impact a Home's Sale?

Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay As the home buying process nears the closing, both buyers and sellers need to prepare for the appraisal. This often the last step the lender requires before approving financing for the buyer, so it’s an important part of the home sale process. What is an Appraisal? An appraisal is an unbiased, professional evaluation...

Appraisal

Buyer

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Posted on 10/11/2020

How to Make Cauliflower Pizza

Photo by Louis Hansel @shotsoflouis on Unsplash A dish just about everyone can agree on anytime is pizza, and this tasty recipe for veggie pesto pizza with a homemade cauliflower crust is a healthy alternative to delivery or frozen options. While it takes about an hour to prepare and cook, those extra few minutes of prep are well...

Cooking

Recipe

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Posted on 10/04/2020

Is It Simple to Buy a Florida Luxury Home?

Buying a luxury home in Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale or elsewhere in Florida should be a stress-free experience. However, problems sometimes arise that make it tough for a Sunshine State luxury homebuyer to achieve his or her desired results. When it comes to finding and acquiring a Florida luxury home, it generally is a good idea to be diligent....

Luxury Home

Buying A Home

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Posted on 12/09/2020

6619 Cutty Sark Ln, Naples, FL 34104 is now new to the market!

This 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom MUST SEE Pool home has been fantasically upgraded. It has been Professionally Landscaped and has a Brick Paver Driveway. The Beautiful Tile has been run throughout the home. The Kitchen is HUGE and has Updated Wood Cabinets along with Amazing Granite. The Open Area from the Kitchen to the Living Room is enhanced by the Vaulted Ceilings. The Dining Room Table overlooks the Magnificent Resort Style Pool Area which includes Brick Pavers, an Outdoor Shower, a Waterfall Feature and a Hot Tub that flows into the Pool. The Pool has a Large Landscaped Area behind it along with Thick/Tall Hedges on each side which...

Real Estate

Naples

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Posted on 11/15/2020

4324 17th Ave SW, Naples, FL 34116 is now new to the market!

This is the best deal in Golden Gate City. If you This 3 bedroom 2 bathroom 2 car garage home sits on a corner lot that is .29 of an acre and is actually larger than that when you factor in the county easement around it. The back half the property is fenced in for your boat, pets or kids. The yard is huge with tons of landscaping potential. This home has City Sewer and Water. There is a well on the property that the current owner said needs some maintenance to get up and running by the new owner. The inside of this home has newer laminate flooring throughout. The interior has been freshly painted and is in move in condition. There...

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