For some homeowners, there’s a burden of carrying two mortgages, and, it’s not necessarily by choice. The housing meltdown might well be years behind us, but its impact is still being felt. Some homeowners took an opportunity to relocate for their careers, or, for other reasons. The result was leaving behind a home that probably...Read More

Putting a home up for sale on the market isn’t usually a quick decision. It typically comes after much consideration, perhaps due to several factors which include a new career opportunity, a change in housing needs, wanting more or less space, to move into a home that’s more energy efficient, or, taking advantage of living...Read More

Along with the kitchen, bathrooms are the hardest working, most used spaces in our homes. When it comes time to sell and you need to impress, or, you’re buying and want a quick refresh, the bathroom is one room that’s among the easiest to transform. Because the space is small and there’s no a lot...Read More

When you’re considering buying a home and want a property that’s either right on the beach or near the Sarasota Bay or Gulf of Mexico, you’ll have plenty of options. There are condos, townhomes, villas, and single family residences in the area and each has its own features, amenities, as well as pros and cons....Read More

Selling a home takes a lot to get results, and, to get the right price. Many homeowners believe that a good deep cleaning, a few freshly planted colorful flowers, and the right listing price will be enough to attract qualified and interested buyers. However, there’s much, much more that goes into selling a home. When a home...Read More

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