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Posted on 01/24/2021

Luxury townhomes vs. Single Family Homes -- Key Differences for Homeowners

Photo by Ricarda Molck via Pixabay More and more communities are creating spaces for both individual homes and multifamily townhomes. Both styles offer lots of space, comfortable living and access to a neighborhood's amenities -- but there are some key differences that might make one style more suitable for you than another. Learning more about the differences between...

Properties

Townhouse

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Posted on 01/17/2021

Tips for Choosing the Right Vacation Home

No two vacation residences are alike. As such, it pays to be diligent as you conduct a search for the optimal vacation home. Otherwise, you risk purchasing a vacation house that fails to accommodate your long-term needs. Ultimately, there are lots of things you can do to find a vacation home that complements you perfectly, such as: 1. Establish...

Vacation Home

Buying A Home

Posted on 01/10/2021

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...

Zoning

Homeowner

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Posted on 01/03/2021

Top Benefits of Living on a Corner Lot

Photo by Kaboompics.com via Pexels Since they see a lot more traffic than their inset counterparts, homes on the corner lot receive a lot of flak. As a result of these rumors, homebuyers might feel their hopes fall as they encounter the otherwise perfect house situated on these open properties. Much to their relief, however, many find that...

Buying

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Posted on 12/27/2020

Are Smart Home Devices Must-Haves?

Smart home devices are becoming increasingly popular among U.S. property owners. Yet deciding which smart house gadgets – if any – are right for you may prove to be difficult. Fortunately, there are several things that you can do to determine if a smart home device is a must-have, such as: 1. Consider a Smart Home Device's Purpose A...

Smart Home Technology

Smart Home Devices

Posted on 12/20/2020

Plants: What to Have Around Pets and What Not To

Photo by Free-Photos via Pixabay Plants can enhance the look and feel of your home, and some can even improve your indoor air quality. But if you have pets, you need to be selective about the plants you bring into your home. Choosing the right plants allows you to enjoy a lush indoor herb garden or a striking...

Pets

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Posted on 12/13/2020

3 Ways To Introduce Patterns into Your Living Space

Photo by Sidekix Media on Unsplash Textiles are one of the most important aspects of interior design—a true decorating fundamental that interior designers use to pull a room together. These things are often overlooked in favor of stylish trim, on-trend paint shades, and well-chosen furniture, however. Those are all necessary parts of the design equation, but without the...

Interior Design

Decorating

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Posted on 12/06/2020

Tips on Identifying and Eliminating Spider Mites

Photo by Maya A. P via Pixabay As their name implies, spider mites are arachnids. However, most arachnids are actually beneficial in the garden because they feed on common garden pests, but spider mites enjoy no such distinction. They are terribly destructive to both outdoor garden plants and houseplants, and they are particularly pernicious in hot-climate regions because...

Garden Pests

Gardening Tips

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Posted on 11/29/2020

Improve Your Florida Luxury Home Listing

Creating an "average" listing for your luxury home in Tampa Bay, Jacksonville or any other Florida city or town is insufficient. In fact, if your listing fails to engage prospective buyers, your Sunshine State luxury house may linger on the real estate market for many weeks or months. Ultimately, there are plenty of things that you can do to...

Florida

Luxury Home

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Posted on 11/22/2020

Do You Need an Interior Designer?

Photo by Koson via Shutterstock When you move into a new home, it is common to have the urge to redecorate completely. To find just the right pieces and perfect the design style you desire you may want to hire a professional. Employing an interior decorator to help you with your new home décor might be a great...

Decor

Interior Design

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Posted on 11/15/2020

Before Selling Your Home, Assess Your Equity

Image by Wokandapix from Pixabay The equity in your home plays a major role in how much profit you'll make off the sale, but it's not always simple to determine just how much of the home you own (even if you haven't refinanced). Here are a few tips to understand equity and how you can use it to...

Equity

Home Equity

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Posted on 11/08/2020

Step-Up Basis and Real Estate

Image by Steve Buissinne from Pixabay Suppose you’ve inherited your parents’ longtime home. Suppose they paid $100,000 for it, and it’s now worth $300,000. Had they sold it while it was in their possession, they would have avoided paying capital gains tax due to the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997. Now that it’s yours, has that tax avoidance...

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