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Home Buying Real Estate

3 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Home

It can seem as if there are a million questions to ask before buying a home. How many bedrooms do you need, what school zone do you want to be in, is having a pool important to you, etc. Honestly, it can be quite daunting to think about, even for me, a realtor who is paid to think about these types of questions. Here are my big three questions – those that cannot be worked around and require serious thought before moving into your next home. If your answers do not bode well for the house in question, it is probably not the house for you.

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Home Buying Home Maintenance Home Selling Real Estate

Should I Get a Home Warranty?

I want to start out this blog post by saying I am biased. My husband is a cofounder of Achosa Home Warranty, a home warranty company that protects their customers in over fifteen states. That being said, Florida is not one of those states; therefore, I have no secret incentive to grow my husband’s business. I just happen to be very informed as to what a home warranty is, and why I honestly believe that at least for your first year of living in a new home you should really consider having one. Before I get further into this, let’s talk about what a home warranty even is, and how it differs from your homeowner’s insurance.

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Real Estate

Must Visit Gardens

The weather has been absolutely perfect as of recent, and therefore, before the summer heat really hits, now is the perfect time to spend time in the great outdoors. There are so many benefits to getting some fresh air, such as improved mental and physical health. Along with this, outdoor activities seem to be one of the most COVID-19 safe options for socialization available for the time being. Obviously, being Sarasota is a beach town, you know that you can go to the beach to soak up some sun. However, you do not always want to do get your car filled with sand or make the lengthy drive depending on where you live. Here I present you some equally beautiful options to explore that are not the beach, I hope you enjoy!

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Home Decor Real Estate

Ways to Make Your Home Feel Bigger

It is no secret that living in Florida, especially so close to the beach, can be expensive. With many of my clients moving to Florida for the first time from up north, they often are not expecting so drastic of a downsize. That being said, it is an adjustment period for many to get used to living in a smaller home, but it can be overcome! Here are some little tricks to make your home feel a whole lot bigger.

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Home Buying Home Selling Real Estate

Single Family Home Market Update

Whether you are looking to buy, sell or invest in real estate, it is important to understand market conditions. Real estate is hyper-local, with market dynamics changing from subdivision to subdivision. However, county trends generally give you a good idea of what to expect.

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