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Posted on 12/19/2021

Home renovations that can make your home more comfortable

Home improvements are made to improv your quality of life and your home's potential values. While there is no wrong way to approach home renovations, consider the following recommendations. 1: Replace loose heating and venting registers Loose and inexpensively made heating and venting registers have a way of rattling just enough to bother homeowners. But they also tend...

Home Renovations

Home Upgrades

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Posted on 12/12/2021

Why You Should Expect Recording Fees to be Part of Your Closing Costs

Photo by Steve Buissinne via Pixabay There are a variety of different terms that you must become familiar with as you purchase a new home. You have to pay an application fee, underwriting fees, titles fees and more. But one that seems to leave many buyers scratching their heads is the recording fee. A recording fee is a...

Buying

Closing Costs

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Posted on 12/05/2021

Pros & Cons: Open Concept Homes

Open concept homes, also called open floor plans, have been a mainstay of home design for decades. There are many reasons this style of architecture is so popular, yet there are also some downsides. If you’re considering an open concept home, here are the major pros and cons to consider: Open Concept Pros Better Flow - With a...

Closed Concept

Floor Plan

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Posted on 11/28/2021

3 Telltale Signs Your Home Needs New Insulation

People who harbor a sneaking suspicion they're paying too much in heating and cooling expenses are often on to something. Under-insulated attics alone can reportedly increase utility bills by as much as 25 percent. If you identify any of the following telltale signs, consider new insulation. 1: Home Experiences Temperature Shifts Imagine sitting by an open window as...

Cold

Floor

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Posted on 11/21/2021

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 11/14/2021

Your First Kitchen Garden: A Getting Started Guide

Planting a kitchen garden will teach you valuable gardening skills while helping you produce your own fresh foods. However, for beginners it might seem intimidating. If you're interested in planting your first kitchen garden, here are some tips to get you started. Start Out Small You may have seen many elaborate gardens trending online, but it's important that...

Gardening

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Posted on 11/07/2021

Which Type of Game Room is Right for You?

Image by JUNO KWON from Pixabay The most important element in designing a game room is to have fun. However, fun means something different for everybody. Depending on the type of gaming you want to do, there are some specific tips to help you in setting up the best possible playing space. Here we’ll go over some popular...

Billiards

Card Games

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Posted on 10/31/2021

7 Energy-Saving Life Hacks

For years now, homeowners have been working to create energy-efficient living spaces. While there are many obvious ways to use less energy in your home — such as investing in energy-efficient appliances or replace your incandescent light bulbs with LED light bulbs - there are still some lesser-known ways that you may not know about. Here are 7...

Energy Efficient

Environmentally Friendly

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Posted on 10/24/2021

Room by Room Home Staging Tips

There is a lot that goes in to home staging beyond just tidying up. Interior designers and real estate experts have found specific ways to make the absolute best of any home by knowing how to make the best of every room. General staging tips like cleaning and going for neutral colors apply everywhere, but here are some...

Home Decor

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Posted on 10/17/2021

Here's Why You Should Consider a Bigger Down Payment When Buying a Home

Many financial experts suggest paying a 20% down payment when buying a home. While for some prospective homebuyers this may be a simple task, others might wonder if the suggested 20% of the home purchase price—or higher—are necessary. Here are some reasons it benefits you to make a larger down payment when buying a house: Score Better Mortgage...

Down Payment

Financing

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Posted on 10/10/2021

How Small & Tiny Homes Can Meet Accessibility Standards

Image by Anna Armbrust from Pixabay The conventional thinking that accessible homes require significant square footage to accommodate wheelchairs and walkers runs contrary to small and tiny house floor plans. Many of these affordable new construction houses are ideally suited for people with physical limitations. Modestly-sized home plans reduce the amount of space people have to navigate. When...

Accessibility

Small Homes

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Posted on 11/20/2021

Another Property Sold - 4122 Residence Drive #102, Fort Myers, FL 33901

Rare opportunity to own a convenient first floor unit!! This 2 bedroom 1 bath condo has been neatly kept, and features a spacious master bedroom with a relaxing large bathtub in the master bath. The screened in lanai backs up to a peaceful wooded area to relax and drink your coffee in the AM. The central AC unit was just replaced in June. The Residence Condominiums is one of Fort Myer's hidden gems- conveniently located close to shopping at the Edison Mall, I-75, Cape Coral, and Historic Downtown Fort Myers. This community has fantastic amenities with LOW HOA fees! The saltwater heated pool, the clubhouse featuring a game room, and the...

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