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Posted on 03/08/2020

Image by Paul Brennan from Pixabay If you have inherited a home you may be unsure about how to handle the next steps. While it's a well-meaning gift, a new home might not fit seamlessly into your life at this time. Here's what you should know. A House Left in a Will Does Not Automatically Pass to Its...

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Posted on 03/01/2020

How a Buyer Can Cancel a Real Estate Contract

Image by Catkin from Pixabay While many real estate transactions go off without any significant hitches, there is a possibility a buyer might cancel a contract. In the State of Florida, specific conditions must exist for a buyer to be able to remove their contractual obligation. ‘AS IS’ Sales A buyer who purchases a property “AS IS” has...

Posted on 02/23/2020

Bleach: Getting Stains Out of Hardwood Floors

Post Photo by Pixabay via Pexels One of the benefits of hardwood floors is their durability. When they start to look worn, refinishing takes time, but is much less of a hassle than replacement. Yet sometimes, stains won't simply buff out of the surface of your hardwoods. If you’re dealing with tough stains, like juice or wine spills or...

Posted on 02/16/2020

Weekend Project: Repaint Patio Furniture

Image by MikesPhotos from Pixabay The bistro table and chairs or patio set that welcomed your guests to gather outdoors and gave your porch a pop of color is now less than beautiful with its peeling paint and orange-brown crust. Your outdoor space deserves a freshening up and the best way to go about it for both your...

Posted on 02/09/2020

Tips for Buyers: Score a Great Deal on a Residence

Believe it or not, you don't need to be a homebuying expert to score a great deal on your dream residence. In fact, there are many things you can do to find and acquire a house that won't force you to break your budget, and these include: 1. Shop Around When it comes to conducting a home search, it...

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Posted on 02/02/2020

Tips for Sellers: Show Off the True Size of Your Miami Luxury Home

If your Miami luxury home has a massive garden, Olympic-size swimming pool or other great features, you should try to show off these features when you sell your residence. That way, you can boost the likelihood of a profitable luxury home selling experience, regardless of whether your residence is located in Miami or elsewhere in the Sunshine State. Ultimately,...

Posted on 01/26/2020

Tips on Choosing Between a Single Family Home and a Townhouse

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...

Posted on 01/19/2020

Getting Started: How to Overcome the Hassle of Rental Properties

Photo by OpenClipart-Vectors via Pixabay It’s only a hassle if you’re not in control. There are a lot of ways to do investment property wrong, but here are the ways to do it right so that it’s an asset, not a nuisance. Be picky about the property. While you don’t need to purchase anything high-end, always choose something...

Posted on 01/10/2020

First-Time Homebuyer Tips: Make a Strong Initial Offer

Ready to purchase a high-quality residence for the first time? Ultimately, a first-time homebuyer will want to do everything possible to learn about the real estate market. By doing so, this property buyer can improve his or her chances of submitting a strong offer on a dream house, thereby increasing the likelihood of a quick, easy home sale. Submitting...

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Posted on 02/28/2020

Video Tour - 5971 SW 45th St, Miami, FL 33155

**As per appraiser the living area is 1,432 SQ FT.** Beautiful updated home with many upgrades, including a granite kitchen with stainless steel appliances, marble flooring & crown molding throughout the entire house. New Bathroom in 2019. New outside paint in Feb. 2020. New back & side outdoor awnings. Double glass back doors lead out to a fantastic Chicago brick & concrete patio perfect for backyard BBQ’s. The marble stone driveway, along with the coral stone front porch, & attractive solid wood front door give the home stylish curb appeal. Back shed has electricity & is used for storage & air conditioned office space. Side yard has room...

Posted on 02/28/2020

5971 SW 45th St, Miami, FL 33155 is now new to the market!

**As per appraiser the living area is 1,432 SQ FT.** Beautiful updated home with many upgrades, including a granite kitchen with stainless steel appliances, marble flooring & crown molding throughout the entire house. New Bathroom in 2019. New outside paint in Feb. 2020. New back & side outdoor awnings. Double glass back doors lead out to a fantastic Chicago brick & concrete patio perfect for backyard BBQ’s. The marble stone driveway, along with the coral stone front porch, & attractive solid wood front door give the home stylish curb appeal. Back shed has electricity & is used for storage & air conditioned office space. Side yard has room...