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Posted on 11/29/2020

Moving Your Pet Cross Country? Read This

Photo by Ulrike Mai via Pixabay Moving from one state to another is stressful enough for adults and children. Often pets are doubly confused. Your home may be the only world they've known. They don't understand why you're leaving or if you're coming back. Boxes are piling up and moving people, family and friends are everywhere. This may...

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Posted on 11/22/2020

Tips for Selling Your Home as Quickly as Possible

Image by mynemesis2011 from Pixabay If you're anticipating putting your home on the market soon and want to sell it as quickly as possible, you're probably thinking that the best way to accomplish this is to accept a major drop in price. Although it's true that price points can affect how quickly a property sells, you don't have...

Posted on 11/15/2020

The Benefits & Allure of Dry-Stacked Stone Walls

Photo by Jeon Sang-O from Pixabay Did you know that the terraced retaining walls that were built by the Incas at Machu Picchu date all the way back to the 15th century? There’s a reason that classic landscape design elements like the dry-stacked wall have endured for centuries. Not only do they look great, but they are designed...

Posted on 11/08/2020

Does Your Home Have Unpermitted Additions?

Image by Sue Smith from Shutterstock House owners frequently remodel, upgrade, or otherwise make changes in their homes for which they do not secure a permit. While some changes do not require permitting, others do. The challenge comes when you attempt to sell the home. You may run into a problem when a buyer makes an offer on...

Posted on 12/05/2020

1063 Greystone Lane, Sarasota, FL 34232 has an Open House on Sunday, December 6, 2020 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Rarely available family home in the exclusive neighborhood of Greystone is nestled in amongst a tree-lined street with only 21 homes. This fabulous house features floor to ceiling windows allowing an abundance of sunlight to flow into the house making it an inviting and warm home to share with family and friends. This house also boasts a beautiful kidney shaped pool that has just been resurfaced along with the pool deck with an oasis of privacy in the fenced back yard with conservation views. The kitchen is a culinary delight featuring Quartz countertops and backsplash, wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and a Kitchen Aid gas range...

Posted on 11/01/2020

612 Porpoise Road, Venice, FL 34293 has an Open House on Sunday, November 1, 2020 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

This is an incredible opportunity for someone looking to affordably live the coastal lifestyle or someone looking for a fantastic investment property in the prime location of South Venice. A short distance to the South Venice Beach Ferry, boat ramp and Community Center that is available to South Venice residents for an optional, nominal fee. As you walk through the newly installed front door you will notice the beautifully updated kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. This home features a 2 car garage and over 1500 square feet of living space with an open floor plan and tile flooring throughout. The A/C system is...

Posted on 12/04/2020

1063 Greystone Lane, Sarasota, FL 34232 is now new to the market!

Rarely available family home in the exclusive neighborhood of Greystone is nestled in amongst a tree-lined street with only 21 homes. This fabulous house features floor to ceiling windows allowing an abundance of sunlight to flow into the house making it an inviting and warm home to share with family and friends. This house also boasts a beautiful kidney shaped pool that has just been resurfaced along with the pool deck with an oasis of privacy in the fenced back yard with conservation views. The kitchen is a culinary delight featuring Quartz countertops and backsplash, wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and a Kitchen Aid gas range...

Posted on 11/30/2020

612 Porpoise Road, Venice, FL 34293 now has a new price of $218,000!

This is an incredible opportunity for someone looking to affordably live the coastal lifestyle or someone looking for a fantastic investment property in the prime location of South Venice. A short distance to the South Venice Beach Ferry, boat ramp and Community Center that is available to South Venice residents for an optional, nominal fee. As you walk through the newly installed front door you will notice the beautifully updated kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. This home features a 2 car garage and over 1500 square feet of living space with an open floor plan and tile flooring throughout. The A/C system is...

Posted on 11/11/2020

Another Property Sold - 1222 Pine Needle Road, Venice, FL 34285

Move in ready and priced below appraisal!!! This lakefront 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage pool home nestled on a oversized lot in the very desirable community of Pinebrook South. This home has been loved and remodeled from top to bottom. This expansive open floor plan has new paint inside and out, vinyl and carpet flooring, Black Stainless appliances, custom tile work accents, large indoor laundry room, all with a pool and lakefront. Pinebrook South is one of the most sought-after communities in Venice. This neighborhood features a clubhouse, heated community pool, community boat ramp for non-motorized boat access to Curry Creek (with...

Posted on 11/09/2020

612 Porpoise Road, Venice, FL 34293 now has a new price of $228,000!

This is an incredible opportunity for someone looking to affordably live the coastal lifestyle or someone looking for a fantastic investment property in the prime location of South Venice. A short distance to the South Venice Beach Ferry, boat ramp and Community Center that is available to South Venice residents for an optional, nominal fee. As you walk through the newly installed front door you will notice the beautifully updated kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. This home features a 2 car garage and over 1500 square feet of living space with an open floor plan and tile flooring throughout. The A/C system is...

Posted on 11/06/2020

Another Property Sold - 3352 W Price Boulevard, North Port, FL 34286

WOW!!! Back on the market due to financing falling through. This updated home has a 24 x 30 additional detached garage/shop with 220 electrical and is fully insulated with drywall. Perfect for a work shop or additional vehicle or boat storage. The possibilities are unlimited! This house offers an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings. The kitchen has lots of counter space with a breakfast bar and plenty of cabinets. There is a nice sized interior laundry room when you walk in from the garage. The roof was just replaced in 2020, the A/C and water heater were replaced in 2018 and the electrical panels both to the house and detached garage are...

Posted on 11/02/2020

756 White Pine Tree Road #212, Venice, FL 34285 now has a new price of $229,000!

Fantastic second floor condo with water view located in the highly sought after Bird Bay Village. Perfectly located near Venice Island and the Historic downtown with numerous shops and exceptional restaurants. This beautifully upgraded condo has the converter 3rd bedroom with a Murphy Bed offering plenty of space for all your visitors and family. The kitchen has quartz counter tops, high end cabinetry and stainless steel appliances. The flooring is tile and hardwood throughout. The laundry is located in a closet off the lanai, offering a full size washer and dryer for your convenience. The lanai has double pane windows with screens that is...