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Posted on 04/04/2021

Image by ErikaWittlieb from Pixabay You have been in the same home for several years, but you want to move. You'll need to decide whether to rent or buy and if you decide to buy, what type of home you want. Condominiums, townhouses and single-family homes all have benefits, depending on where you are in life. Many people...

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Posted on 03/28/2021

Developing Raw Land Outside City Limits

Photo by RTImages via Shutterstock Buying raw land with the intent to build can be exciting, but there are many things to consider before you make the purchase final. Building requirements: From soil type, building setback requirements, electrical accessibility, well drilling, sewer placement and everything in between, learn what needs to be done and planned before beginning the...

Posted on 03/21/2021

A Beginners Guide to Building Fairy Gardens

Image by normwear from Pixabay Fairy gardens are miniature gardens either planted in containers or in part of an actual garden. They typically feature small plants and decorative materials depicting a tiny scene or living space for “fairies” or other small imagined creatures. Some are purely decorative, while others are interactive and meant to be played with. Setting...

Posted on 03/14/2021

DIY: Air Conditioning Unit Cover

Image by Deedster from Pixabay Lattice on a fence around your garden or as paneling alongside your porch or carport lends an ambiance that utilitarian wood structures can’t quite render: a romantic, charming frame to showcase outdoor features. Consider using your spare pieces of lattice to hide a large, whirring metal air conditioning unit. Get creative with shapes...

Posted on 03/07/2021

Requesting a Zoning Variance

Image by Michi S from Pixabay Every property has an assigned zone that controls how you can use it. In residential zones, for example, you often have to abide by restrictions regarding business activity and animal husbandry. Commercial and industrial zoning also comes with many restrictions for its use, limiting the types of businesses that can be operated...

Posted on 02/28/2021

How Big Business Can Impact Neighborhoods

Image by F. Muhammad from Pixabay Several years ago in an upscale comedy club located in a relatively downscale Los Angeles neighborhood, the owner gave an impassioned speech about how gentrification was affecting the Hispanic culture that once thrived there. The overlying, tear-filled message was that nothing could be done to preserve the integrity of her home and...

Posted on 02/21/2021

Use Common Sense During the Home Selling Journey

Common sense is powerful, particularly for those who plan to sell a house in the near future. If you use common sense as you consider myriad home selling decisions, you may be better equipped than ever before to make the best-possible choices. Now, let's look at three tips to help you take a common sense-oriented approach to selling your...

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Posted on 02/14/2021

Create a DIY Storage Bench

Photo by Thijs van der Weide from Pexels You may be surprised to learn just how much a little DIY storage bench in your entryway can save you in time and money. Storage benches offer children a place to sit while they remove snowy or muddy shoes. That's less time spent mopping your kitchen or steam-cleaning the carpets....

Posted on 04/11/2021

Video Tour - 4530 7th Ave SW, Naples, FL 34119

This light and bright 4 bedroom, 2 bath estate home is situated on 2.58 acres of cleared, gated and fenced land WEST of Collier Blvd. The fourth bedroom currently provides ideal office space, while the expansive lanai with heated salt water pool, spa and sun shelf provide beautiful views of the landscape which includes numerous mature oaks and fruit trees including mango, orange, lemon, cherry, lychee, dragon fruit and mulberry. The ample kitchen has wood cabinets, rich granite, a large pantry, cooktop, wall oven and stainless appliances. Enter the expansive master to be greeted by bamboo floors, a HUGE walk in closet and a remodeled...

Posted on 04/11/2021

4530 7th Ave SW, Naples, FL 34119 is now new to the market!

This light and bright 4 bedroom, 2 bath estate home is situated on 2.58 acres of cleared, gated and fenced land WEST of Collier Blvd. The fourth bedroom currently provides ideal office space, while the expansive lanai with heated salt water pool, spa and sun shelf provide beautiful views of the landscape which includes numerous mature oaks and fruit trees including mango, orange, lemon, cherry, lychee, dragon fruit and mulberry. The ample kitchen has wood cabinets, rich granite, a large pantry, cooktop, wall oven and stainless appliances. Enter the expansive master to be greeted by bamboo floors, a HUGE walk in closet and a remodeled...

Posted on 04/08/2021

Video Tour - 7935 Mahogany Run Ln #723, Naples, FL 34113

Immaculate 2+ den, 2 bath TURNKEY condo in the highly sought after Greenlinks in Lely Resort. Enjoy GOLF privileges with 42 rounds annually included at either of two on-site courses, Flamingo and Mustang courses. This spacious condo has a kitchen open to the living and dining area. Additional features include updated white cabinetry, pantry in kitchen, stacked washer dryer, brand new light fixtures, hardware, faucets and interior paint. Beautiful NEW furnishings in living room, euro-sleeper in den, new dining with room for 6 and new kitchen table, chairs and new lanai furniture. Spectacular tropical views of lake and golf course. Great...

Posted on 04/08/2021

7935 Mahogany Run Ln #723, Naples, FL 34113 is now new to the market!

Immaculate 2+ den, 2 bath TURNKEY condo in the highly sought after Greenlinks in Lely Resort. Enjoy GOLF privileges with 42 rounds annually included at either of two on-site courses, Flamingo and Mustang courses. This spacious condo has a kitchen open to the living and dining area. Additional features include updated white cabinetry, pantry in kitchen, stacked washer dryer, brand new light fixtures, hardware, faucets and interior paint. Beautiful NEW furnishings in living room, euro-sleeper in den, new dining with room for 6 and new kitchen table, chairs and new lanai furniture. Spectacular tropical views of lake and golf course. Great...