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Posted on 10/19/2020

Which is Smarter: Paying Off the Mortgage or Investing?

Photo by Andrey_Popov via Shutterstock Often, when discussing ways to get out of debt, the subject of “mortgage versus investments” comes up. If you have a mortgage, your monthly budget likely revolves around paying it first, meaning investment ideas take a back seat. One way to free money up to invest is to pay off the mortgage, and...

Mortgage

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Posted on 10/12/2020

Ideas for Crafting with Upcycled Materials

Image by tatu234 from Pixabay Upcycling is a great way to use old or discarded objects to create new and useful items. The following are several basic things you probably have at home or in the garage. With a little creativity, they can be turned into beautiful crafts. Coffee Bean Holder Find a small bowl, glass vase or...

Decorating

Home Decorating Ideas

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Posted on 10/05/2020

3 Things You Need to Consider Before You Host an Open House

An open house offers an excellent opportunity for a seller to showcase his or her residence to a large group of buyers. As such, it is important for a seller to plan ahead for an open house. If a seller devotes time and energy to prepare for an open house, his or her residence may make a positive impression...

Open House

Open House Preparation

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Posted on 09/28/2020

Whats More Important the Location of a Home or Its Size?

Image by Mohamed Hassan from Pixabay When it comes to selecting a home, every situation is a little different. Do you purchase a house because of its size or is the location more important? Both factors play a crucial role in determining your choice, but the unique details in your life can help you decide which is more...

Buying A Home

Questions To Ask Before Buying A Home

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Posted on 09/21/2020

A Few Great Ideas for Kitchen Renovations

Photo by Solomon Rodgers via Pixabay When you've been in the same home for a while, it is common to get an itch to switch things up a little bit. For many homeowners, this means renovating the kitchen. Renovation is a great way to not only add a little bit of style but also increase the value of...

Posted on 09/14/2020

Seller-Financed Mortgage: What Is It?

Photo by Charles Thompson via Pixabay A vast majority of homebuying transactions rely on the buyer qualifying for a mortgage through a bank. After all, most people don't have enough cash lying around to buy a home outright. Nowadays, you have more options with different types of lenders and alternative financing companies where you can seek pre-approval online....

Mortgage

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Posted on 09/07/2020

Disclosure Requirements in Florida

Image by mohamed Hassan from Pixabay When you sell a house in Florida, you have to make certain disclosures to any person interested in buying your property. However, if you don’t live on the property, this could lead to some trouble if you do not disclose a problem that you are required to share. The disclosure form a...

Posted on 08/31/2020

How to Protect Your Windows During Hurricane Watches

Photo by Jametlene Reskp on Unsplash While the hurricane season may still be a couple of seasons away, now is a great time to start thinking about how best to protect your home in the event of a hurricane, tornado, or similar high wind storm situation. During high wind situations, windows can easily become broken as a result...

Posted on 10/24/2020

Video Tour - 1011 Euclid Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Mid Century masterpiece. Prime South Beach location 4 blocks to the beach. Major renovations completed in the past year include new hurricane impact windows and doors, new railings on balconies, stairways and walkways. Newly refurbished parking area. New landscaping. 2 completely upgraded units w/central air & W/D. Six one bedroom and six studio units. Laundry on site. New wood plank overhangs with LED lighting. New exterior flooring for walkways. 2 completely upgraded units including central air. All work done using superior quality materials and workmanship. Upside potential if buyer chooses to upgrade other 10 units. 100% occupied...

Posted on 10/24/2020

1011 Euclid Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139 is now new to the market!

Mid Century masterpiece. Prime South Beach location 4 blocks to the beach. Major renovations completed in the past year include new hurricane impact windows and doors, new railings on balconies, stairways and walkways. Newly refurbished parking area. New landscaping. 2 completely upgraded units w/central air & W/D. Six one bedroom and six studio units. Laundry on site. New wood plank overhangs with LED lighting. New exterior flooring for walkways. 2 completely upgraded units including central air. All work done using superior quality materials and workmanship. Upside potential if buyer chooses to upgrade other 10 units. 100% occupied...

Posted on 10/24/2020

1011 Euclid Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139 is now new to the market!

Mid Century masterpiece. Prime South Beach location 4 blocks to the beach. Major renovations completed in the past year include new hurricane impact windows and doors, new railings on balconies, stairways and walkways. Newly refurbished parking area. New landscaping. 2 completely upgraded units w/central air & W/D. Six one bedroom and six studio units. Laundry on site. New wood plank overhangs with LED lighting. New exterior flooring for walkways. 2 completely upgraded units including central air. All work done using superior quality materials and workmanship. Upside potential if buyer chooses to upgrade other 10 units. 100% occupied...

Posted on 09/18/2020

1966 Biarritz Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33141 now has a new price of $2,695,000!

**VIRTUAL TOUR LINK AVAILABLE** Brand new 2019 4 story luxury apartment building on Normandy Isle in Miami Beach. Wonderfully located near the beach, shopping. restaurants and recreation. The building is composed of 5 large townhouses, all 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. These residences range from 1,390 to 1,720 square feet inside plus balconies and private rooftop terrace with panoramic views to the downtown Miami skyline. The interiors are finely appointed with Italian kitchens and fine European finishes throughout, along with 2 assigned parking spaces per unit. This fantastic building is unrivaled by any residential income property...