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ST. AUGUSTINE/ ST. JOHNS COUNTY, FL

COVER HOME: Stunning 3 story home overlooking Matanzas Bay and Ocean.

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CONTACT INFO: Brandon Parsons Janice Brown Realty 904-219-9818 brandonparsonsrealty@gmail.com www.AuggieLife.com TO ADVERTISE, CONTACT: SUZIE ADAMS 386-338-4110 Suzie@TREBcoastal.com 9/10/15 7:55 AM

Kay Huston-Robshaw Sales Associate REALTOR®

Cell: 904- 806-2696 3942 A1A South St. Augustine, FL 32080 Office: 904-471-9344

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UPDATED Ocean Club I end unit on east side of the complex. Granite counter tops, all new flooring, A/C under 3 years old. Walk to beach. Triple balcony/patios. One of a few condos on beach with garage. MLS:158334 $252,500

OCEAN GALLERY Brighton floor plan. Spacious layout overlooking pool. Screened lanai & glassed in private patio off master that could be used for office. Garage available for separate purchase. MLS:156122 $320,000

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GROUND LEVEL CONDO St.Augustine Beach 2BR/2BA unit with ground floor entry. Spacious updated floor plan in excellent condition. French doors, built-in’s, tile throughout & so much more. MLS:147802 $220,000.00

WONDERFUL Seaside at Anastasia 3BR/2BA. New carpet & tile. Screened lanai. INCLUDES GARAGE! Priced to sell quickly. MLS:158270 $299,000

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Text P312461 to 85377 JUST LISTED! Great views from this 2BR/2BA ocean view unit at Creston House. Popular floor plan with balcony off the Master BR. Onsite rental & property manager.

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MOULTIRE CREEK FRONTAGE Beautifully treed acreage, approx 3.7 acres with approx 3 acres zoned CHT & .72 acre zoned RS-2. Unique & private property that has potential for a number of uses. MLS:142422 $645,000

OCEANFRONT 2BR/2BA in Ponce Landing. Steps to beach walkover. Onsite heated & unheated pools. Excellent rental history for those wanting to use as a 2nd home/investment property.

Rare Opportunity for Oceanfront. MLS:157718 $399,900

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Pristine vintage cottage + concrete block home + 3 car garage. 1.2 acre site w/majestic oaks & water views.

Access to Moultrie Creek! $399,900

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DOWNTOWN FLAIR W/O THE BUSTLE! This 3BD/2BA north city cottage, nestled under a canopy of grand oaks, is minutes to downtown, beaches.

Wood floors, master suite, eat-in kitchen, garage, & more! $289,900

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PLENTY OF POTENTIAL at this 4BD/1BA home in Lighthouse Park!

Steps to the lighthouse, tennis courts, boat ramp & pier. This home wants someone w/imagination! Private backyard, great location! $249,900

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Text P720768 to 85377 START FROM SCRATCH on this nearly 1-acre lot in the desirable Palencia community. Golf, tennis, a resort-style pool, fitness center & more. Great schools! A short drive to downtown & the beach. $185,000

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Text P572489 to 85377 LOCALS LOVE THIS SPOT! This 2BD/2BA furnished Sea Winds condo, steps from the beach, offers a fireplace, deck, community pool, tennis, & clubhouse. Walk to bars, shops & restaurants; surf daily! $249,900

ST. AUGUSTINE’S NEWEST CONDOS - Salt Run views - Private dock slips w/ every unit - Luxurious amenities - Spacious 3BD/3.5BA floor plans Taking pre-construction reservations now!

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ON THE COVER INTRACOASTAL FRONT HOME SURROUNDED BY WATER! This 5BR/3.5BA 4,430sqft home sits directly on a point overlooking the beautiful Matanzas Bay and Ocean. Three levels of decks to enjoy the spectacular water views and abundant wildlife. A true boaters paradise with easy Intracoastal and ocean access right off the dock! At high tide, the river comes so close that all you see through the windows is that clear blue water. At low tide, a huge sandbar is exposed for your own private beach. Prepare to be amazed at the amount of ways you can enjoy the natural beauty of this vibrant estuary! MLS:158179 $1,265,000

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SALT WATER POOL HOME Completely Remodeled 4BR/3BA featuring a formal living & dining room, a family room with a fireplace that is perfect for entertaining. Over 3,500lsf with upgrades throughout.

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CUSTOM POOL HOME 4BR/3.5BA home loaded with extras.

2 screened balconies. Master suite with sitting room. Fenced backyard.

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SALT WATER CANAL 3BR/2BA Pool home. Spacious floor plan with formal living and dining rooms, and family room with fireplace. Screened in lanai with pool and spa and BOATHOUSE DOCK. Text P804615 to 85377

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INTRACOASTAL VIEWS Rare 3rd floor 3BR/3BA end unit in the Tidelands. Upgrades throughout the unit. Spacious 12x29 screened balcony overlooking the ICW. Text P314388 to 85377

BEACH BUNGALOW 2BR/1BA on canal tip lot. Walk to beach, restaurants, shops and pier.

Great water views from your back yard. Live the salt life.

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SEA COLONY Move in ready 3BR/2BA beachside home.

BRAND NEW Vinyl siding on the exterior. Great Florida room and a fireplace. Enjoy the Club House Pool located right on the Ocean Dune!

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FRESH WATER CANAL Great income property. Well maintained duplex home. Each unit is 3BR/2BA, great room w/ vaulted ceilings and eat in kitchen. Covered back porch that opens to a large backyard.

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A BOATERS DREAM! Fully furnished 3BR/2BA with great views and seconds to the ICW. Community amenities including pool.

Walk to the beach.

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LAKE FRONT Open floor plan 5BR/2.5BA with a full lake view. Freshly painted and new flooring. Located close to shopping, restaurants, biking and schools and only minutes to the beach.

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CUTE AND COZY Great 3BR/2BA 1619sqft home. Lots of natural sunlight with a great open floor plan. Large 9x15 screed in Lanai. Community Amenities.

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RENOVATED 4BR/2BA freshly painted, new carpet in all the bedrooms and tile in the wet areas. Formal living room, formal dining room and spacious great room perfect for entertaining.

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OPEN FLOOR PLAN Maintained Seagate home. The large great room, bedrooms, and well thought out storage maximize the use of space. Updated fixtures and neutral colors make this home move in ready.

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FABULOUS New home being built on the Island, close to shopping, restaurants, and the Beach. Hidden Harbour is right off A1A on the west side, an easy bike ride to the Beach. A wide open floor plan great for entertaining. $359,000 T-97

STRONG OCEAN VIEWS! Enjoy the Ocean Breezes and sound of the waves from your decks. Open floor Plan, 3Br/2Ba, 500SqFt of decks.

Location makes this a perfect short term rental property. $519,000. R-84

LAKE SIENNA NEW CUSTOM HOME A nature lovers paradise on the Island, 3Br/2Ba with many upgrades. Views of the lake from master Br, kitchen and office. This home is wheel chair accessible. $469,000 K-21

BEAUTIFUL BEACH HOUSE With WOW factor times 3!

Great ocean views and location!

Upgraded with a modern touch of class, this 4Br/2.5Ba home is just steps to the sandy beach, great for walking. $569,900 A-153

MOEDL HOME Bright and open floor plan on a corner lot w/ cathedral ceilings, French doors in master leading out to the Florida room.

Community features security gate, pool and lawn maintenance. $239,000 R-78

HAWAIIAN ISLE ESTATES Great beach location exquisite 3Br/2Ba home full of upgrades, hardwood floors, Mexican tile in Florida room. Large 12x16 storage building and a small shed.

Steps to Crescent Beach. $299,000 H-51

JUST BLOCKS FROM THE ICW. Rare opportunity to own 2 build-able lots AND a 3Br/1.5ba home. Well maintained home in a great neighborhood w/ boat ramp just around the corner. Room for all your toys plus a large storage shed. $214,500. L-63

GREAT LOCATION Crescent Beach Duplex close to the public beach access. 2Br/1Ba on each side. This is a must see for someone that wants to live on one side and rent the other or for income property until you are ready to settle here. $217,000 G-53

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FANTASTIC 5Br/4Ba custom home located on a private preserve.

Large private backyard with outdoor kitchen, pool, fire pit, perfect for outdoor entertaining. Many upgrades throughout. $569,900 S-334

DIRECT OCEAN FRONT with views of Summer Haven River and the ICW. First Floor has a 2Br self contained In-Law Suite.

Elevator access and wrap around decks on all 3 levels. Great rental property or make it your home. $999,000. O-114

BRIGHT OPEN FLOOR PLAN 3BR/3BA home with side entry garage and beautiful landscaping. Large fenced in backyard great for outdoor entertaining and fun.

Sprinkler system with rain bird auto set. $259,900 T-98

WALK TO THE BEACH Great location, convenient to shopping, restaurants and move in ready. Tiled thru out, 3Br/2Ba with 2 large living areas.

Nice updated kitchen and baths.

High and dry elevation. $369,000 S-335

BEAUTIFUL OCEAN FRONT 2Br 2.5Ba townhouse. Great on Site Rental Program. Fully furnished and the best Ocean Front view at the Beach.

Summerhouse is a 25 Acre Resort located at the south end of the island by the State Park. $369,000 S-316

DIRECT OCEANFRONT Located on highest dune with breath-taking views from main living area & even better from the master bedroom.

Ocean views from all rooms. Largest unit in complex, 1700+ sq ft. $499,000 Q-17

GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY All 4 Units leased by same tenants for years. Properly maintained, newer roof and A/C units.

A,B and D are tiled thru out, C has carpet in bedroom. $234,900. O-115

ON THE ISLAND, CLOSE TO THE BEACH 2Br/2Ba tiled thru out, updated Kitchen, covered back porch and front porch. Where can you find a place at this price on the Island that doesn’t need total renovation. $119,00 R-85

NEW MOBILE HOME 3Br/2B home is zoned for horses. Enjoy country living but sill close to town, in a great area minutes from I-95, Jacksonville and St Augustine. $119,900 J-11

BRICK 2Br/1Ba on a .3 Acre corner property.

Attached garage, fireplace, heart pine floors, eat in kitchen, dining room, large bedrooms, tiled bathroom, porch and patios, high and dry lot that is partially fenced. $109,500 N-24

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FEEL OCEAN BREEZES IN THIS GREAT 2BR/1-1/2BA BEACH CONDO. Furnished with updates including 2015 A/C. Move-in ready for your beach geta-way! $169,900 MLS:156642 Text FNR1219 to 85377 for photos.

READY FOR A BEACH GET AWAY? Great 1BR/1BA furnished, end unit condo that is move-in clean, so you can stay or rent it right away! Newer kitchen appliances, A/C ELEGANT CUSTOM PALENCIA HOME on gorgeous so relax and enjoy! $139,900 MLS:158339 .68 acre fenced lot with golf course/water views!

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Beautifully designed for spacious comfort with 6BR/4.5BA in 4,135 sqft and 3 car garage.

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Upgrades and grand touches throughout. Relax Just call Karen and to have your property advertised here on your screened lanai or enjoy all the amenities Palencia has to offer. $695,000 Text FNR1056 as part of her complete marketing campaign! to 85377 for photos and information, visit www.105MarshallCreekDrive.com, or take a Visit MyStAugustineHome.com and check Market Watch virtual 3-D tour at www.homescand.com/105marshall-creek-dr/. for values in your neighborhood!

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BEAUTIFUL INTRACOASTAL VIEWS, peaceful surroundings & downtown, where all the excitement & history of the nation's First City. Welcoming the sunrise over the Intracoastal will become your new habit. Lovely 2/2 with underground garage, a community pool & easy ground floor access. MLS:157928 N E OW TIN NT US W G DO. AU ST

OCEANFRONT CONDO Renovated 2BR/2BA with full ocean views and you can hear the waves. Walk directly from your patio to the beach. Spacious kitchen with granite. Ocean Gallery offers 5 pools, tennis courts, a community clubhouse with a heated pool, weight room and saunas. MLS:158068

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904-466-0114 • PROPERTYBYBERTA@AOL.COM A RARE FIND! Renovated 1920s 3BR/2BA home. The interior has been completely repainted, pressure washed outside and fresh landscaping and mulch. Fireplace, original wood floors downstairs have been redone. Covered porches front and back, fully fenced yard. MLS:157369

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904-466-0114 • PROPERTYBYBERTA@AOL.COM ATLANTIC EAST First floor fully furnished 2BR/2BA unit in Crescent Beach on Anastasia Island. Wonderful ocean views, gated community, outdoor pool, clubhouse, exercise room, sauna, tennis & racquetball courts, and a private beach walkway. MLS:158113

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When was the last time you reviewed your home’s insurance coverage?

As your life changes, so do your insurance needs, says the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.). Now is the perfect time to get your insurance policy in order by taking the time to ask yourself the following:

Is my home covered for its full rebuilding cost?

Review your policy to make sure that you have enough insurance to rebuild your home. If you have made major improvements to your home, such as adding a new room, enclosing a porch or expanding a kitchen or bathroom, you risk being underinsured if you don’t adjust your homeowner’s insurance coverage limits.

Do I have enough coverage for expensive items?

Have you bought or received any valuable jewelry since you purchased/renewed your policy? When was the last time you had the items you owned appraised?

Standard homeowners insurance has dollar limits for the theft of certain types of expensive items like jewelry, furs and silverware. This means that the insurer will only pay the amount specified in the policy – generally $1,000 to $2,000. To insure these items to their full dollar value, consider a special personal property endorsement or floater.

Source: iii.org

Do I have enough liability insurance to fully protect my assets?

Standard homeowner’s liabilities pay for judgments against you and your legal fees up to a limit set in the policy. However, in our litigious society, you may want to have additional protection—that’s what an umbrella liability policy provides. An umbrella policy kicks in when you reach the limit on the underlying liability coverage in a homeowner’s, renter’s, condo, or auto policy. If your assets have recently increased, you’ll have more to lose and may want to consider this extra layer of protection.

Should I rent out my house during the vacation period?

Whether you own a second home that you plan to lease to a tenant, or want to rent out your primary residence, the first step is to call your insurance professional.

Depending on the rental scenario, your standard homeowner’s policy may not cover losses incurred while your home is rented out. In that case, you should consider a more specialized insurance policy.

1. Turn a Closet into a Home Office.

Top Ways to Improve Your Home for $100 or Less!

This project will help you save money and will even add an extra room to your home. Just unhinge the door then remove the closet’s hanging rods and replace them with shelves. A deep shelf should be used for the desktop and place 2 shallow shelves above for storage.

What you need: One 20-by-24-by-¾-inch and two 12-by-24by-¾-inch white melamine shelves, metal standards, and shelf brackets, all by Elfa, about $95; The Container Store.

2. Doorway Display Create a unique look by installing a shelf above the doorway and paint it to match the trim. Add a touch of flair by displaying pottery or other types of décor.

What you need: 40-inch-long 1x6 red oak shelf and two 7-inch Classic Oak Brackets, about $32; Rockler.

3. Boost your Windows Did you know you could make your windows look even bigger than they actually are? Use hanging drapes at ceiling height to upsize small windows.

What you need: Pair of 108-inch Brimfield 4-in-1 Panel Drapes in Carafe, about $70; JCPenney.

4. Add Stained Glass Windows to your Bath It’s no surprise that stained glass makes any bathroom look elegant. If you can’t find a window to fit perfectly, you can easily hang one from chains in front of the existing window.

What you need: eBay store Bell Antique Mall has Art Deco windows similar to shown, starting at $69; Ebay.

5. Wall-Mount Bedside Table You can easily install a wall-mount end table in your bedroom by using wood corbels with a slate roof shingle on top.

What you need: Two 6-inch oak Legacy hand-carved corbels, about $80; Van Dykes Restorers. 7-by-13-inch salvaged shingle, about $5; Recycling The Past - Architectural Salvage

You may think that improving your home will deflate your wallet, but this is not always the case. To help you out, we have created a list of our favorite home improvement projects that can be done for under $100.

After all, who DOESN’T want to save money?

6. Add Detail to your Bedroom Pump up the color and detail in your bedroom (or any other room) by installing a chair rail. Then, paint the wall below a soothing color. This project is an easy and inexpensive way to improve your home.

What you need: Enough red oak Colonial-style moldings to wrap the walls of an 8-by-10-foot room, about $75; Baird Brothers.

Kids Starting College?

Consider Expanding Your Investment Is your son or daughter heading off to college? Before forking over money to pay for room and board along with already-expensive tuition, you may want to consider buying a house or condo for your kid to live in while attending college. As a parent, you’ll be making the most of your investment while providing them a nice, safe place to live off-campus.

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After years of housing recovery, we are continuing to experience a shortage of inventory among homes for sale in today’s real estate market.

Fortunately for you, it’s a total seller’s market right now. According to the National Association of REALTORS®, there was a recent 6.1 percent increase of existing-home sales. This is the highest annual rate since September of 2013. Here are 5 signs it’s time to sell your home.

Signs You’re Ready to List Your Home

Do you ever find yourself going back and forth about whether or not to sell your home? ¬As you contemplate your decision, there are many factors to consider, including the current state of the real estate market as well as your lifestyle and financial situation.

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You’re running out of living space.

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You’re not emotionally attached to your home anymore.

As you start going through the selling process, things will be a lot more difficult for you and your REALTOR® if you still have some sort of emotional attachment to your home. Being this attached decreases the likelihood that you’ll even want to listen to the real estate agent’s advice.

In order to sell, you need to be able to view your house as a product.

Here are some advantages of being a property owner in a college area.

1. Place to Stay During Visits. If your son or daughter is occupying the property, take advantage of your investment (and check on its condition). When you’re in town for your favorite college’s football game, there’s no need to pay for a hotel room when you have a place of your own!

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2. Save Money. Paying room and board for your son or daughter can be overpriced on-campus and almost always has a super tiny living space. Investing in property off-campus can be much cheaper and more spacious. If they have roommates, you’ll also have rent money coming in every month.

3. Lots of Renters. A huge benefit to owning a property in a college town is the large population

of renters who are ready to write a check. There are also fewer room vacancies when school is in session, so there is a larger demand among college students to find a place to live off-campus.

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ment, events and easily accessible public transportation. When you are ready to sell, chances are, your property will be in demand.

once they graduate college? Many do. If so, you may want to think about selling the property to them when they graduate so they’ll have a place to live for a few years while they’re working at their first job.

They will be building equity while everyone else from college is still paying rent.

As your son or daughter enters this new exciting phase in his or her life, there are many ways that you, as a parent, can ensure they have the best possible college living experience. With all that you invest into your child’s college education including alreadyexpensive tuition, why not expand your investment?

This is one of most significant factors when it comes to selling your home and moving somewhere else. Are you financially ready to make the leap? Review all costs and expenses related to selling, including moving costs, as well as the down payment and closing costs on your new home.

Ever since the housing market crashed, homeowners now have a tendency to be skeptical about putting their home on the market to sell.

Thankfully, real estate has come back in full force.

Increasing numbers of homeowners are getting their positive equity back and negative equity rates are at their lowest since 2012. Now is the perfect time to see where your equity stands. Do some research and have your home reappraised.

4. Possible Tax Savings and Investment Potential. Everyone’s financial situation is different, but you may be able to score some tax savings and potential investment earnings from the transaction. Contact a local real estate professional to discuss your own situation and the possible monetary benefits.

6. A Home After College. Is your son or daughter thinking about staying around the same area

If your son or daughter is occupying the property, take advantage of your investment (and check on its condition). When you’re in town for your favorite college’s football game, there’s no need to pay for a hotel room when you have a place of your own!

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You are ready to make your decision.

Making the decision to sell your home can be difficult, but you don’t have to do it alone. By partnering with a trustworthy real estate professional, you’ll get expert advice that will make the selling process a breeze. By considering all factors and working closely with a pro, you’ll be able to decide what is best for you and your family.

So, the choice is yours.

Are you ready to list your home?

Home Office Design with Productivity in Mind It’s a common piece of advice from effective home-based workers that you should start each day as if you were going to work in an office outside your home. (Translation: take a shower and don’t work in your pajamas.) The philosophy behind this tidbit is easy to understand.

The same axiom can apply to your home office. Is it tucked in a dark corner of the spare bedroom? Is your desk beside a bed covered in old toys? Is your filing cabinet stuffed in the closet under clothes? If your home office doesn’t feel professional and uplifting, how productive and happy can you be spending eight or more hours a day there?

Decorating your home office isn’t an art, but following some basic principles of office design can help create an organized, effective and productivity-enhancing space.

Luxuriate in light.

“You are stuck in your office – albeit at home – all day, working and slaving away, staring at the same wall and some bland office furniture you got at a garage sale,” writes Herman Chan in Home Business Magazine. “Spending all those hours in the same spot, it would behoove you to splurge on one luxury piece.” Chan suggests an inspiring piece of furniture, but you can also create a luxe effect – with only a modest “splurge” – by decorating with lighting elements such as a skylight.

Add a solar-powered fresh air skylight and an energy-efficient solar-powered blind to your home office and the products, as well as the installation, can be eligible for a 30 percent federal tax credit as a green home improvement.

If your home office happens to be located in a renovated attic space, roof windows, which are very much like skylights but are in-reach, can offer natural light and fresh air plus access to the roof for debris removal, maintenance or for emergency access.

Organize with attractive storage.

If your idea of home office storage includes the cardboard boxes you used to transport files from the last job you had outside your home, it’s time to revisit your organizational plan. A cluttered, disorganized home office can cause you to misplace important documents and can make you feel overwhelmed.

As more people have begun working from home, office furniture manufacturers have branched out from the sterile-looking metal storage units ubiquitous in workplaces across the country.

Today, it’s easy to find attractive storage options that fit with virtually any home office decor.

If you just can’t find a file cabinet that speaks to your soul, why not try some alternative storage options? Move that beautiful sideboard you inherited from grandma – that just never fit anywhere else in your house – into your home office and use it for filing. Not in love with any of the desk options available at your local office store?

Hit an antique shop and find an antique desk or even a dining table that you adore. Remember to keep furnishings and storage solutions sizeappropriate for the room so your home office doesn’t feel crowded.

Choose a wall color that facilitates focus.

Even if your home office will be in the guest room that you just painted last year, it may be a good idea to repaint. Not only does a fresh coat of paint make a room feel energized and new, repainting gives you the opportunity to put a color on the wall that’s office-appropriate.

In an interview by Chris Bailey of the blog “A Life of Productivity,” color psychologist and author Angela Wright suggests that your home office color scheme needs to match the type of work you do because different colors create different effects.

For example, Wright says, blue might be stimulating if you do a lot of mental work in your home office. Additionally, yellow could encourage creativity, and green might be soothing if your work is particularly stressful and balance is important.

Working from home offers many advantages, including the opportunity to decorate your home office the way you want. By following some basic steps and incorporating your own personality, you can create a home office where you’ll be productive and happy throughout the workday.

Function over Fuss:

Empty Nesters Want LowMaintenance Yards One of the first questions new empty nesters face is: what do we do with the nest?

Some are eager to downsize and sell, while others choose to stay put.

No matter the decision, the property is likely due for a makeover aimed at making routine upkeep more manageable. One of the key areas to tackle is the yard and garden.

Here are tips for transforming a yard’s maintenance-hungry features into alternatives that offer fun and functionality without the fuss.

Create no mow zones

Switch to lawn care “lite”

The lawn is often a yard’s highest maintenance feature. One simple way to reduce lawn maintenance is to strategically stop mowing certain parts of the yard, while continuing to maintain more desirable areas.

With less lawn, why hang on to over-sized lawn care equipment? Today, there are new compact choices scaled to yards under 1/4 acre including cordless electric mulching mowers, battery-powered edgers and programmable directional lawn sprinklers.

Delineate the divide between mowed lawn and wilder spaces with a strategically placed stone wall or wooden fence. Adding clusters of ornamental grasses or shrubs along the new lawn’s edge also works to soften the border transition.

For a bit of fun, sow some un-mown areas with wildflower seeds. Add green trails for impromptu strolls or walks by cutting a circular path through the no-mow zone. Post birdhouses or feeders along the route for bird watching.

Swap some turf for landscape beds Freestanding landscape islands of trees, shrubs, bulbs and perennials are appealing low-maintenance features that can reduce lawn area. Landscape beds are also a solution for difficult to maintain stretches like steep slopes, rough terrain and curbside strips.

Deck the yard for fun and folly Converting open spaces to outdoor entertaining areas is another way to reduce yard maintenance. Paved patios and decks make perfect places to sit, barbecue, dine, or simply enjoy being outdoors. New composite decking, bricks and paving stones are definitely low upkeep installations. Other ideas include fire pits, outdoor fireplaces, gravel paths and terraces.

Uncontained enthusiasm for containers Downsizing elaborate garden beds is another area to explore. A booming trend among boomers, container plantings add accent color and seasonal drama to decks, patios, paths and other outdoor spaces. For lower maintenance, choose fewer but bigger pots. Just a few large containers of colorful plants will have a major impact. They also retain soil moisture better than smaller pots and need watering less often.

Life in an empty nest can be a time of rediscovery. Reducing lawn and garden upkeep is one way boomers can free up time for other more entertaining pursuits!

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PARADISE This 2BR/1BA unit has privacy galore. Fully fenced rear yard with private above ground swimming pool and hot tub. Has a large storage shed in rear yard. Lots and lots of decking, great for entertaining. MLS:155034 $184,900

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PALM COAST 3BR/2BA with tile throughout and large windows. 5 Person Hot Tub on covered lanai. Shed and extra parking pad for boat or RV storage. Many extras including wire for generator, complete home wiring for internet phone, pest control etc. MLS:157284 $265,900

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OCEAN FRONT MOBILE PARK Great 1BR/1BA unit and just a short walk to beach entrance, pool and office. Unit is in great condition, very well kept by owners. Not on rental program.

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$589,000 CANAL HOME Stunning 3BR/2.5BA/3CG home with interior elevator. 10ft ceilings throughout. Second floor rear balcony with exterior spiral stairway, beautiful views overlooking the canal! Boat dock with covered boat slip. Very nice neighborhood only two blocks to the beach. MLS:207635

$425,000 BEACHSIDE WITH SALT WATER CANAL VIEWS Completely renovated and ready to move in. Deal can be made to include the boat! New boat house, lift and party deck above, pool with new decking around and safety fence. Lanai and large front sitting porch. Wood floors in the living room and bedrooms, tile through out the main and wet areas, top of the line s/s appliances. No expenses were spared in the renovation. Outdoor concrete block with metal roof and gutters. 2 blocks to the beach, salt water canal in the back. MLS:214247

$289,900 TROPICAL PARADISE Beautiful 3BR/3BA home in move in ready condition. The upgrades are endless and include granite counter tops, solid maple cabinets, s/s appliances appliances, wood flooring, fireplaces, recessed lighting, surround sound, and vaulted ceilings. Sliders off the breakfast area take you to a fabulous outdoor living space, summer kitchen, and screened in pool. MLS:215001

$369,900 SALTWATER CANAL Bring your boat to this 4BR/3BA with a boat lift and screened in pool. Fresh paint and new Carpeting throughout. Kitchen features new appliances.

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TRUE, MID-CENTURY MODERN HOME. A spectacular 3BR/3BA 3,547SF home that offers views which encompass the history of St.Augustine. Your eyes are drawn to the views of the bay beyond the sparkling swimming pool area. MLS:151555 $1,550,000 Text P219948 to 85377

STEPS TO THE SAND! Direct Ocean Front 4BR/2BA open floor plan home with breathtaking views of the ocean. Pine Wood floors, spacious living, plenty of windows. 31X11 patio overlooks the ocean. Zoned for Rentals. MLS:154374 $725,000 Text P328783 to 85377

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EXCEPTIONAL SECLUDED HOME in Porposie Point! Custom 2,141sf 3BR/3BA with a 43X14 patio and 2nd story deck! Versatile floor plan offering a functional kitchen. Manicured yard is fully fenced and full tropical foliage.

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DOWNTOWN LOCATION across from the beautiful Mission of Nombres De Dios. From top to bottom this home has been completely renovated and updated with refined finishes. Boasting over 2,600sf, w/ 4BR’s and 3 full baths. MLS:156991 $670,000 Text P260371 to 85377

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3685 SF 5BD/3.5BA located in Cypress Lakes, sitting on a Preserve lot. Beautiful 2 story w/ground floor master & large open living room leading up to the second story. Nice kitchen that overlooks family room & upstairs loft for great flex space. $249,900 C418TM

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VACATION RENTAL WALKING DISTANCE TO OLDE TOWN! Four luxury suites available. For more information about this listing please visit www.vrbo.com :730273

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