Let’s say you have your heart set on buying a home in a community with a swimming pool, a clubhouse, and maybe even a playground or trails. Having access to these amenities often means living in a community with a homeowners association, or HOA. Generally, an HOA is responsible for keeping the neighborhood looking beautiful […]
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Want Top Dollar for Your Home? Hire a Real Estate Pro
A quick Google search is all it takes to discover hundreds of new recipes, do-it-yourself projects, and tips about how to stage your home. With so much information available online, especially about the home selling process, many homeowners start to wonder whether it’s faster and more cost-efficient to sell their own homes rather than hiring […]
Should You Hire a Professional or DIY on Those Home Repairs?
To DIY or not to DIY? That’s the question on many homeowners’ minds when there’s a repair or home improvement project on their to-do lists. The good news is that you can do plenty of things on your own. But for other projects, you’re better off hiring a licensed contractor, plumber, or electrician to do […]
Tips for a Stress-Free Move with Your Pet
You’ve just bought a new home, and Fluffy and Fido are starting to worry about all the moving boxes going into the truck outside. Pets can easily become stressed during a move, which might cause them to lose their fur, become aggressive, or even run away. Luckily, there are a few things that you can […]
The 5 Emotional Stages of Buying Your First Home
Ask anyone you meet and they’ll likely recall vivid details about their first roller coaster ride, their first day of school, or their first kiss. A first home purchase is no different! While buying your first home comes with its fair share of ups and downs, it will ultimately be an enjoyable experience you’ll remember […]
3 Home Selling Prep Essentials
You’ve got to start somewhere when preparing your home to sell, but it’s not where you would think. Before jumping right into cleaning, decluttering, staging, and marketing, take some time to review. Having a solid understanding of the real estate market and the home selling process is essential for a smooth and stress-free sale. So […]
Enjoy Your Own Pool at This Beautiful Home in Stonebridge
Sometimes it’s nice to have your own private pool. You can lounge by the cool water on warm days, enjoy the beautiful entertaining space when guests come over, and savor the tranquil views from your window. That’s exactly what you’ll love about 7424 Ridge Road in the sought-after Stonebridge of Palmer Ranch community. Entertaining is Effortless at 7424 Ridge Road […]
What’s Hot in Home Design This Summer
Bright sunshine, warmer days, and a ton of new trends come with the change in season, and this summer certainly won’t disappoint. In the real estate world, these new trends revolve around the latest and greatest in wall colors and decorations, space savers, and creative living arrangements. We have our eye on a few interesting […]
These 6 Simple Tricks Make Moving Surprisingly Effortless
You Won’t Believe the Amenities This Lakewood Ranch Townhome Has!
It’s no surprise that Lakewood Ranch is one of the best places to live. Home to championship golf courses, year-round activities, 150 miles of trails, and 8 distinct shopping districts, Lakewood Ranch offers all the amenities of a large city with the intimate atmosphere of a master-planned community. For residents who live in villages like Miramar, there are […]