Tips To Improve Your Outdoor Areas The temperate climate of Florida lends itself to being outdoors for much of the year. While the summer days heat up, evenings cool off after late afternoon rain showers and ocean breezes. Having an outdoor living area where you can relax with friends and family is another great way […]
Going to the Gardens
Going to the Gardens There is something so compelling about the luscious displays of vegetables and herbs that entice you at the home improvement store. You’re still taking down the holiday lights and all of a sudden there are plants everywhere you look. Tomatoes, dill, watermelon, chives, squash – the list is endless and you […]
South Florida Style Guide
South Florida Style Guide South Florida has many facets that lend themselves to home themes. The interior decorator or home staging professional has a variety of choices for creating authentic Florida style homes. For a homeowner who wants to recreate some of the best known parts of Florida, it simply takes a little imagination and […]
Easy Ways To Increase Your Home’s Street Value
Easy Ways To Increase Your Home’s Street Value If you’ve just moved into a new home, chances are good that you will focus on the inside first: the parts of the house that you will see the most. New paint, adding shelves and pictures, new furniture – it all costs money to bring your move-in […]
4 Kitchen Trends that Went Away
4 Kitchen Trends that Went Away If you are in the market for renovating your South Florida kitchen you may be lured to the world of pinning and following for inspiration. You can find the latest trends in kitchen design and décor to suit every style and motif. The problem is, by the time you […]
3 Redos that aren’t worth the money
3 Redos that aren’t worth the money Let’s face it – walking through a home improvement warehouse can inspire you to take your home projects to a whole new level. By the time you check out of the store, that simple kitchen redo can run well into $20,000 or more. How can you keep your […]
5 Places to Spend Your Renovation Dollars
5 Places to Spend Your Renovation Dollars Your home is most likely the largest investment that you have, so it makes sense that you want to upgrade and renovate your home – not only for your own use and enjoyment but for possible resale purposes. There are a few key areas that will give you […]
3 Profitable Upgrades For Your South Florida Home
Spring in South Florida looks a lot like summer. The idea of ‘spring cleaning’ and ‘getting ready for summer’ are all squeezed into the one or two weeks a year when the weather can be considered ‘spring-like’ and then the temperatures ratchet up to the summery heat South Florida is famous for. It doesn’t stop […]
Buying a Fixer Upper
There is one thing to remember when considering buying a house for a “fixer upper.” It’s easier to buy a cheaper house and make it into a nice house, than it is to by a nice house and turn it into a more expensive house. You invest less money and get a better return for […]
When You’re Buying short sale Property
When looking to purchase property in South Florida, consider buying a short sale property. A short sale property is a home which is in the pre-foreclosure stage. The owner has defaulted on the mortgage payment but the property hasn’t been foreclosed upon yet. The owner has worked out a deal with the lien holder though. […]