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6 Ways to Save for Your Down Payment

access_timeJanuary 1, 2018personDennis G. Kotaska

A 20% down payment is a significant chunk of change. But with enough time to prepare and a little bit of creative budgeting, you’ll be able to save up for your new home sooner than you think. Follow these helpful budgeting tips to get started! Break Down Your Budget While it’s never a bad idea […]

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Sarasota is an Unbeatable Destination for Retirees

access_timeDecember 19, 2017personDennis G. Kotaska

You’ve finally reached retirement. Congratulations! We’re sure you’ve been waiting for this day with excitement over the last few years, which makes it all the more special. What are your retirement plans? If you’ve been searching for the perfect community to live in peace, luxury, and among breathtaking ocean views, you should consider Sarasota. Not […]

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A Quick Guide to Tax-Deductible Donations in Your Home

access_timeDecember 15, 2017personDennis G. Kotaska

In the season of giving, many local organizations and businesses often accept donations of clothing, household goods, and other gently used items to help those in need. Homeowners looking to downsize or preparing for a move (or just clearing up some space at home) can not only pay it forward by donating to a local […]

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12 Month-by-Month Goals for Your New Home

access_timeDecember 1, 2017personDennis G. Kotaska

‘Tis the season — for goal planning, that is! Many people spend December reflecting on the year and creating a list of goals to aim for in the New Year, and recent home buyers are no exception. If you’re thinking about ways to preserve that “new-to-you” feeling in your home and keep the clutter at […]

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Transform Your Home with These Timeless Seasonal Color Schemes

access_timeNovember 15, 2017personDennis G. Kotaska

Nothing can transform a home quite like a simple seasonal color palette. Whether you want to embrace the fall foliage, some holiday whimsy, or a little winter coziness, you can do all that with a few coats of paint and some well-placed splashes of color. The best part of all? Not only are these color […]

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Sarasota, Florida: The Ultimate Place to Retire

access_timeNovember 5, 2017personDennis G. Kotaska

The U.S. News & World Report recently announced the best places to retire in 2018. Guess where Sarasota ranks? If you guessed #1, you’re right! We all know that Sarasota is a phenomenal place to retire, vacation, and live year-round, and now the entire country does too. The U.S. News & World Report is enjoys […]

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What You Need to Know About Low-Maintenance Communities

access_timeNovember 2, 2017personDennis G. Kotaska

Picture this: It’s winter. It’s freezing. You still need to clear the last of the leaves from your lawn, but you’re finding every excuse to stay huddled inside your warm home and out of the cold, biting air. More than ever, you’re wishing your yard work would just do itself. Sound familiar? Maintenance and lawn […]

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The Hidden Horrors of Going FSBO (For Sale by Owner)

access_timeOctober 16, 2017personDennis G. Kotaska

Many home sellers have considered skipping the real estate agent to save on closing costs, but very few have actually succeeded in seeing those savings. There’s a good reason: the average homeowner doesn’t have the rigorous training and real estate knowledge that a licensed agent does. But just what makes For Sale By Owner (FSBO) […]

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The Kotaska Team: Top 100 Real Estate Team Leaders

access_timeOctober 11, 2017personDennis G. Kotaska

Re/Max LLC recently put out mid-year ranking lists for Florida, the U.S., and around the world. Re/Max Alliance Group agents throughout Florida rank highly for their superior customer service, sales commissions, and number of houses sold. Ranking for Re/Max are based on the first half of this year, from January 1st to July 19th. The […]

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6 Reasons Why Owning a Home is Awesome

access_timeOctober 2, 2017personDennis G. Kotaska

From personalizing your living spaces to turning a profit when you sell, there are dozens of reasons why first-time home buyers can’t wait to find a home and make it their own. Though there are plenty of benefits of owning a home, here are the six benefits that stand out from the rest. 1. You […]

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