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Posted in Home Improvement, Tips and Ideas on 23 October 2009
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By adding a fire pit to your backyard, you won’t only get to enjoy more time outdoors while keeping warm, but you will also add an impressive feature to your home when it’s time to sell! [...]
Posted in Green Living, Tips and Ideas on 22 October 2009
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A new type of composting is available for you: Bokashi composting. [...]
Posted in Buying Tips, Tips and Ideas on 20 October 2009
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If you’re not spending the day at Clearwater Beach, Busch Gardens or one of the other numerous year-round attractions found in the Tampa area, head to one of these unique festivals, sporting events or concerts! Whether you want to test your luck at animation, learn more about Ybor City’s history with cigars, taste new seafood favorites or celebrate Halloween with a worldwide crowd, you’re in luck!
Sports
National league and college teams are geared up to entertain and hopefully awe their fans this fall season, which marks the start to months of football and hockey in the Tampa area. Purchase tickets in advance for the best chance at seeing live action!
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Posted in Selling Tips, Tips and Ideas on 19 October 2009
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With seasonal changes comes seasonal upkeep. Each season presents new chores to keep up with, especially outside. When your house is for sale, it’s vital that you keep up with the curb appeal of your home. When potential buyers see the Buy Owner sign in the front yard, all they have to go off of is the external appearance. When potential buyers visit for an open house, the external appearance is what they judge first. In your ads, the first picture potential buyers will view is usually of the front exterior.
• In order to keep up with the curb appeal as much as possible, consider the natural elements. Fall means raking up leaves and trimming bushes. Winter means shoveling the snow off the driveway and the walkway. Spring means cleaning out the gutters, planting flowers and fixing paint chips. Summer means planting more flowers and mowing the lawn.
• Every couple weeks, stand in front of your house and just look at it. It’s often hard to judge your own home, so consider asking a neighbor or friend for advice too. By stepping away from the home and looking at it from the view of potential buyers, you’re more likely to notice little nicks, cracks or stains that you would otherwise pass right over.
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Posted in Home Improvement, Tips and Ideas on 9 October 2009
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Here are some quick upgrading tips that will allow your outdated kitchen to show off some modern flare. [...]
Posted in Buying Tips, Tips and Ideas on 6 October 2009
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While some would view fall as merely the transitional period between summer and winter, in Southern Florida, it’s when some of the most popular festivals and activities occur! Whether you enjoy independent films, live music, gourmet food, German beer, expensive boats or Halloween candy, at least one event is available to match your interests!
Sports
Fall is the season that winds down summer sports and gets you pumped for winter ones. As the Florida Marlins take a break from hitting the bat, get in line for tickets to football, hockey and basketball! [...more...]
Posted in Green Living, Tips and Ideas on 25 September 2009
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To keep your house as eco-friendly as possible, while keeping your pets healthy, consider green cleaning and care options! [...]
Posted in Selling Tips, Tips and Ideas on 14 September 2009
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In today’s buyers’ market, you as a seller may be especially excited when an offer comes in for your home. Yet in your celebration, don’t rush too quickly! Remember there’s much to consider before accepting a bid as offered.
To make the process a little better for you, we’ve created a list of eight steps to keep in mind during the process.
Start the process early. Have an inspection completed right when your house goes on the market, so that whatever needs fixing gets fixed. That way, when negotiating a deal, a potential buyer can’t use a valid problem against you.
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Posted in Buying Tips, Tips and Ideas on 8 September 2009
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As a homebuyer, you’re currently in luck. It’s a buyer’s market. You may have the power to bring down an asking price and score a deal that better suits your financial abilities.
However, you shouldn’t plan on only presenting a really low offer that a seller most likely won’t consider unless they are desperate to move in a hurry. And if a seller has other offers, they’ll deny yours in no time. With research and intelligent consideration, you can offer a reasonable price in a professional manner.
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Posted in Home Improvement, Tips and Ideas on 5 September 2009
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An easy, attractive and obvious way to spruce up your home’s décor is to incorporate the season of the year into your color schemes and accessories! [...]
