If you have sold a home before, you’re probably quite aware of the fact that it takes more than a bit of advertising to get results. Homeowners who get the best return on their investment keep investing in their properties right up until closing day. As the old business saying goes, “It takes money to make...Read More

You might not have heard the news yet, but the Fair Isaac Corporation, the creator of the FICO credit score, is introducing a new model to consumers. If you don’t use debt instruments, or, have not had a credit card, student loans, lines of retail credit, an auto loan, or even a mortgage, you are...Read More

If there’s one room in the house that gets the highest amount of foot traffic and use, it’s certainly the kitchen. Used for a variety of reasons, primarily for meal preparation, cooking, and serving, but also, for a gathering place, a little stop to go through the mail, and where calendars hang, showing a litany...Read More

When you buy a vacation home in Sarasota, you might well plan to retire to the community someday, but not today. There’s still a lot of time between now and then, even if it’s only a few years, and during that period, you’ll still own your very own piece of the Sunshine State. While you...Read More

You’ve just purchased a dream property and your wallet is a lot lighter. Expenses ran-up quickly in the form of inspections, closing costs, moving, and a few new items to transform your house into a home. There’s still quite a bit you’d like to do make it just right, but a total remodel just isn’t...Read More

The summer heat is nearly upon us here in beautiful Sarasota and with it comes higher utility costs. These monthly recurring expenses can be a strain on the wallet, no matter the size of your home. Here in the Sunshine State, air conditioning is a forced amenity, every household relies on it to escape the...Read More

If you’re considering buying a home in the Sarasota area, you ought to make a strategic purchase. Some homeowners buy because they have an emotional connection, like the location, or just found a property that nicely fit their budgets. While these things can be important, it’s imperative to take into consideration the future. You’re probably...Read More

When you sell an investment asset, be it a stock or real estate, it’s often the case you do so to realize a profit. However, that margin is lessened by the capital gains tax, something of a surcharge for your smart money management. Essentially, it’s a penalty on profit and can easily wipe away most...Read More

Selling a home can be quite challenging in a recovering market as buyers look for the best possible deal but remain cautious about future events. You need every advantage over other homeowners listing their properties for sale and strategic pricing is just one of them. These days, buyers are able to preview hundreds of homes without stepping...Read More

In Florida, particularly on the central west coast in Sarasota, freezing temperatures are rare, but do occur. While the region doesn’t experience long freeze bouts, it only takes a night of frigid conditions to inflict substantial harm on a swimming pool, or more accurately, its systems. While the water itself might not turn into a...Read More