Sunday, November 29, 2015

Real Estate News: New-Home Sales in the United States Rebounded in October

Americans regained much of their desire to own new homes this year. Home sales have surged 15.7 percent year-to-date, thanks to the solid employment possibilities and low mortgage rates.
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Friday, November 27, 2015

4 renovations that could decrease your home’s value

Thinking of getting rid of a bedroom to expand another? Make your choice carefully. Removing a bedroom is one of those home-improvement blunders that can ding a home’s worth, even if it creates a larger bedroom — or other living space — in its place.
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Thursday, November 26, 2015

Home renovations that add value — and a heftier tax bill

Homeowners aren’t usually thinking about their future tax bills when they embark on a remodeling project. But they’d be smart to at least give them a second thought. That’s because renovations can significantly raise a home’s value, which can increase the amount for which it is assessed. Assessed value is used to determine your property tax.
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Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Mortgage applications rise 6.2% despite higher rates

Home loan borrowers seem undeterred by the highest interest rates in five months, or perhaps provoked by them. This is especially evident among homebuyers.
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Tuesday, October 27, 2015

The housing-market bulls could have the story wrong

The comeback of the US housing market has been one of the most bullish themes of the post-financial-crisis era.
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Sunday, October 25, 2015

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The 7th Annual Sarasota Pumpkin Festival will take place on October 23rd, 24th and 25th, 2015 12pm - 10pm (Friday and Saturday), 12pm-8pm (Sunday)
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Thursday, October 22, 2015

New kitchen? New bathroom? Why the time is now

Now that U.S. homeowners are feeling better about the value of their property, they seem more apt to add to that value. Growth in annual spending on home remodeling is expected to surge from 2.4 percent in the second quarter to 6.8 percent in the second quarter of 2016, according to Harvard's Joint Center for Housing Studies.
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Tuesday, October 20, 2015

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Thursday, October 15, 2015

Look at this backyard deck on the water! Would you love to unwind here?


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7536 Aguila Dr, Sarasota, Florida 34240

Come and settle in! One look and you will fall in love with this darling two-story craftsman pool home. Only seven months young and with over $54,000 in upgrades, come live the relaxed Florida lifestyle of grilling out on the lanai while overlooking the pool and lush backyard. Designed with a casual elegance in style that flows from every room, this Thoreau model features an adorable front porch, wide-open living and entertaining kitchen with views of the pool, soaring ceilings, storage-friendly butler's pantry, formal dining room, second-floor bonus flex space that can be utilized for every lifestyle need (game/movie/second living room), walk-in laundry, and a second master suite. This unit showcases a bathroom for every bedroom. Additionally, this energy-efficient residence boasts matching granite countertops and espresso cabinetry throughout, stainless steel appliance package, 42-inch cabinetry in the kitchen, faux blinds throughout, and, unlike new construction, the refrigerator and washer/dryer are included with no capital contribution or doc stamps fee. Located in a beautiful new community featuring a tot lot, a gazebo, benches overlooking the lake, no CDD fees, and low HOA fees that include Verizon Fios cable, Internet and irrigation, this ideal location is walking distance to Tatum Ridge Elementary and the Celery Fields, and a short drive to Rothenbach Park and I-75. Why wait to build? Pack your bags and move on in!
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9 Ways to Make a Half Bath Feel Whole

Half baths may be smaller than their full-fledged counterparts, but that doesn't mean you need to sacrifice on storage or style. Learn how to make the most of every inch of space in your small bathroom with these smart and attainable tips.
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Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Why mortgage rates matter this weekend

Mortgage application volume surged a week ago, when a disappointing employment report sent mortgage rates down to their lowest level in months. The stock market, however, bounced back this week, which turned interest rates around yet again. Mortgage rates are now slightly higher than a week ago.
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INCENTIVES ARE AVAILABLE JUST FOR YOU!

ATTENTION First Time Home Buyers in SARASOTA COUNTY FLORIDA! *Anyone who hasn't owned a primary residence in the last 3 years qualifies as a First Time Home Buyer.
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Thursday, October 1, 2015

5 End-of-Summer Home Maintenance Projects

As summer draws to an end, everyone enjoys lazing in the last of the year's warm, sunny days. But along with the end-of-summer bucket list - one last visit to the public pool, a Cracker Jack-fueled trip to the baseball stadium, and the grand finale to a season of backyard barbecuing - a number of chores must be tackled before autumn's chill sets in.
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Perfect indoor/outdoor living space for star gazing! What do you think?


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Tuesday, September 29, 2015

1 in 4 U.S. homes worth less than a year ago

One if four U.S. homes have lost value in the past year, with markets in the northeast such as Washington, D.C., Baltimore and Philadelphia slammed especially hard with declines hitting more than 40 percent of the residences in their areas.
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Who wouldn't love this grand entryway?? Is this your dream home?


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Thursday, September 10, 2015

5 Tips on How to Hire an Interior Designer

It may seem counter intuitive, but hiring an interior designer to help with your next remodel or room re-haul will actually save you time and money. Not to mention headaches. Why? Because they can not only keep you from making costly mistakes or buying something you won’t use, but also because they have the resources to get you items you can't find or to find discounts.
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Would you love to have this closet in your home?


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Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Ready to use your home equity? Read this first

A sharp recovery in home prices over the past few years has given homeowners considerably more equity to tap, about $825 billion collectively, according to Black Knight Financial Services. This is nearly 2 1/2 times the home equity that existed just four years ago, but tapping that equity, in the form of a home equity line of credit (HELOC), is far more difficult than it was in the last decade, when a home was synonymous with an ATM.
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How about this beautiful home on the lake? Is this your style?


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