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GREATER ORLANDO, FL

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ON THE COVER GORGEOUS HOME IN THE VERY POPULAR SUMMERLAKE COMMUNITY OF WINTER GARDEN IN THE NEW HORIZONS WEST AREA. Minutes from the Magic Kingdom, fireworks view, and minutes from the 429 toll road which can get you anywhere in Central Florida with minimal to no traffic. This home is highly upgraded and in perfect condition. Spacious, open kitchen with all stainless steel appliances. Master bedroom with huge bath upstairs. An excellent home for any stage of life and home ownership. A must see!! Also, don’t forget all the great amenities Summerlake has to offer. Huge resort style pool with beach entry, clean and state of the art workout facility, tennis courts, basketball court, playground and a zip line! This truly is a great community in the fastest growing part of Florida!!!

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This home has seen some great updates. No Carpet! the bedrooms and other areas are Brazilian Cherry, wood floors. While the Kitchen and family room has been tastefully done with large tiles. The counters are granite in this spacious kitchen.

Crown molding, security system with cameras, tiled patio, vinyl fence are just some of the upgrades you will find in this home. You will love the large room sizes, from the master suite to the family room and other spaces. The yard has a cleared area next to the home making it feel like a park. This home has been well cared for and is ready to go. $287,500 Serving Orlando, Windemere, Winter Park and surrounding areas!

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LAKE ADAIR AREA 4/4~ Fantastic home in sought after neighborhood. Oak floors, fireplace, remodeled kitchen w/ granite & stainless steel apps. 2 masters, 1 down. $579,900 MLS/ID:o5361157

LAKE FAIRVIEW LAKEFRONT LIVING~ Remodel or build your dream house on this gorgeous lakefront .90 acre lot on Big Lake Fairview. Master bedroom and bath are waiting for your custom finishing touches. Roof new in 2012.

Home has energy efficient ductless Comfort Star Plus Diamond Series mini-split heat and air system. (23 seer) $499,900 MLS/ID:o5366520

ORANGE TREE COUNTRY CLUB ESTATE 4/3~ Kitchen/family room combination boasts granite counters, beautiful cabinetry, enormous island w/ lots of storage, large pantry. Triple split plan with oversized master bedroom suite & large bath. Screened partially covered porch. $359,900 MLS/ID:o5361083

3/2 COLLEGE PARK POOL HOME~ Lovingly maintained with beautiful hardwood floors throughout.

Incredible 20x16 family room boasts high ceilings, an eight foot wood burning fireplace and custom stained glass windows all overlooking a serene pool! 10x09 OFFICE adjoins large remodeled kitchen with all stainless appliances and granite counters. $369k MLS/ID:O5381271

UPDATED 2 STORY HOME ON CORNER LOT~ A Few short blocks to Dartmouth Park.

Updated kitchen and baths with granite and new fixtures. Screened porch on the side of the house. Built in 1981 and lovingly taken care of. Windows replaced with double panes and roof approximately 1.5 yrs old. $349,500 MLS/ID:o5345191

COLLEGE PARK TRADITIONAL 3/2.5~ Oak floors throughout the downstairs. Kitchen features stainless steel appliances, beautiful wood cabinets and Silestone countertops and overlooks family room with fireplace. Upstairs laundry and loft area with built-in desk. Nice wood deck and brick patio combination. Ample storage throughout the house. $339,900 MLS/ID:O5363076

CHARMING 2/1 BUNGALOW ~ Home has been updated, granite in nice size eat-in kitchen.

Detached garage has work shop with water and electric. Could be turned into studio, office or small apartment. Zoned R-2. Brick driveway runs to the back. All new plumbing ‘08-’09. $249,900 MLS/ID:O5385812

COLLEGE PARK MOVE IN READY 3/1~ Fabulous remodeled kitchen (2008), with custom wood cabinetry, quartz counter tops, gas range. Wonderful remodeled bath (2012) with new tile floors and walls. New windows and exterior doors and beautiful, original oak floors throughout. $247,500 MLS/ID:O5389614

NEAR DUBSDREAD GOLF COURSE~ 2/1 w/ large fenced in yard with a huge wooden deck, perfect for entertaining. Original refinished wood floors throughout. Dining room opens with French doors to the Florida room/den/office. Inside utility. New energy efficient a/c & duct work in 2013. $219,900 MLS/ID:O5365732

BEAUTIFUL MAITLAND AREA 4/2 ~ Family room has wood burning fireplace; open to the renovated kitchen with beautiful cabinets with soft close drawers, granite counter tops, tin backsplash and black appliances. Screened porch. $198,900 MLS/ID:O5390180

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HISTORIC WINTER GARDEN HOME SEPTEMBER MOVE IN! $259,900 4 Bed 2 bath 2550 sq ft hugh family room soaring ceilings all formal rooms,tile eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, large master suite & bath, huge yard, Call Lindsey King 352-636-0287

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LAKEFRONT WINDERMERE POOL HOME ON LAKE SPEER $439,900 4 bed 2.5 bath 2622 sq ft salt water pool, master downstairs, gourmet kitchen, model perfect Call Kelley Kadlec 407-466-9234

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HISTORIC WINTER GARDEN LAKEFRONT HOME IN GATED LAKEVIEW RESERVE $519,000 5 bed 2.5 bath, 3 car gar, 3097 sq ft,wood and tile floors, gourmet cooks kitchen, Boat Dock with boat lift Call Kelley Kadlec direct lakefront connects to Dora chain of lakes 407-466-9234

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JUST LISTED IN FISCO BAY CLOSE TO GOTHA AND METRO WEST AREA $154,900 3 bed 2 bath 1221 sq ft one car garage, fenced yard, screened porch, great location family neighborhood with community pool call Karen Hewitt 407-489-2740

WESTFIELD LAKES WINTER GARDEN $317,000 4 bed 3 bath, 2351 sq ft built 2000 great schools, island kitchen, crown molding, large master suite, crown molding,tile floors, call Marc Holland 407408-4394

GATED WEKIVA RUN SUMMER MOVE IN PERFECT HOME $324,900 4 bed 3 bath 2641 sq ft 3 car garage, built 2014 island kitchen with granite countertops, fenced yard, tile floors. Call Kelley Kadlec 407-466-9234

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GREAT INVESTMENT HOME CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN ORLANDO $65,000 2 bed 1 Bath fenced yard screened porch completely remodeled new A/C in 2012 extra storage for boat or camper call Marc Holland 407-408-4394

AWESOME WINTER GARDEN LOCATION ALMOST FIVE ACRES $244,900 Build your dream home just minutes from the 429 small pond located in the back of the property bring your horses! Call Kelley Kadlec 407-466-9234

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JUST LISTED IN HISTORIC WINTER GARDEN COURTLEA PARK $364,000 5 Bed 4 Bath 3216 sq ft, built 2006 bonus room 1/3 acre lot, paver driveway, model perfect gourmet kitchen, tile floors, all formal rooms, walk to West Orange Trail, Call Marc Holland 407-408-4394

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Formosa Gardens Estates! One of the Indian Ridge! SPILT FLOOR PLAN Move in ready! 7 bed, 4.1 bath fully best lots on Star Lake with lake access.

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Turn Key Short Term Rental Opportu$70,000 Kitchen Renovation! Pool, spa nity with transfer of future bookings! and lanai area opens to a lawn and Recently remodeled and updated. Stunviews of the wooded conservation area ning pool & spa & private, sunny pool beyond. $599,900 deck. Close to Disney World, world class dining & shopping. $450,000

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Water View! 6 bed 4.5 baths! New AC condensers, brand new flat screen TVs in every room. Heated & screened pool w/deck across entire back of home. $297,000

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520 W. Palm Valley Dr OVIEDO Conservation views, great condition. ‘A’ rated schools. Highly regarded River Walk gated community. Super floor plan features the popular 3 way split bedroom layout. Massive 30’ family room off of kitchen. Vaulted ceilings, custom built ins and arched windows. Den/Study could be 5th bedroom. Beautiful home with exquisite exterior custom trim and pavers drive & walk.

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4370 ALBRITTON RD ST. CLOUD Custom built home on 6.38 acres, includes in-law cottage, and 3000 sq. ft. entertainment facility. This piece of paradise is located in Lake Gentry Farms with a private paved road minutes from Lake Nona and major highways, and NO HOA!! Be prepared to be impressed with a large open plan tiled living room and kitchen with a formal dining room.

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2823 MIDSUMMER DR WINDERMERE In the quiet community of Lake Down Shores, you’ll find your own personal oasis, located on over an acre of land! A landscaped walkway and covered front porch lead you into this 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom home boasting over 3,500 square feet of living space! Once inside, you’ll find formal living and dining rooms, as well as a bar area.

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1528 MARAVILLOSO LOOP WINDERMERE New Construction minutes from downtown Windermere!! This Mediterranean inspired corner lot 3,735 sqft home is located in the Woods of Windermere. This home is welcoming & inviting as you walk through the arched small courtyard with a fountain towards the main entrance. The front entranceway sits privately back off the street.

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1455 RIVIERA DR KISSIMMEE Magnificent Lakefront Home Perfectly Situated in the prestigious gated community of Regal Bay. This 5 bedroom, 3 bath home with over 4200 sq ft of living space offers the homeowner the luxury of Lake Front Living and Conservation area retreat. This home has been completely renovated including electrical, plumbing, structure, and pool. The owner spared no expense, even has an optional heated/cooled third floor for storage.

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5447 MING DR BELLE ISLE Custom built majestic Belle Isle home located on the Conway Chain of Lakes. This half acre property is part of a gated community with over 150’ of Lake Conway shoreline. This 3/3 home hosts a guest suite with a full bathroom, a formal office and dining room, a rear enclosed porch, and a tiki hut/gazebo grill area.

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721 DELANEY AVE ORLANDO Iconic home on one of Orlando’s best streets. Truly one of a handful of historic estate homes in the Orlando vicinity. Fully fenced and gated, the nearly 3/4 acre site fronts Delaney as well as a street at the rear, which is also gated. Recently renovated with great attention to detail and keeping the original charm.

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1012 MAIN ST WINDEREMERE This LAKE BUTLER FRONT home is a charming vintage bungalow with a FABULOUS sunset view on extensive outdoor covered decks. Interior details include bookshelves and cabinets. Lovingly maintained, this property boasts over 100’ of lake frontage with a boat dock and sea wall. Some updates including the kitchen and bathrooms have been done, while keeping the original quaint feel of the home.

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2725 N. NARCOOSSEE RD ST. CLOUD Tucked away on 2 acres of land, right on Hinden Lake, you’ll find this breathtaking 2 story home boasting 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms and 4,900 square feet of living space. Formal dining and living areas are great for hosting friends and family. Large family room offers a fireplace, perfect for staying cozy and warm during the winter.

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604 GOLFPARK DR CELEBRATION You’ll have to view this property to see all it offers! From the covered front porch, to the fenced in, in-ground pool, this home is impressive. Featuring formal living and dining areas, your guests will love coming over! Kitchen with center island as well as breakfast bar overlooking the dinette area. Spacious bonus room offers lots of windows to allow natural light to filter in.

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4405 ALBRITTON RD ST. CLOUD Country living at its best! This custom built home on 4.9 acres is a must see. Private paved road with no HOA fees and just minutes from St. Cloud and the Florida Turnpike. Immaculate 2 story home features 5 bedrooms, 4 ½ baths, screened pool and much more.

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1809 SIR LANCELOT CIR ST. CLOUD THIS IS THE LIFE…Everything on your wish list in one amazing custom built estate! This beautiful home located in the pristine gated St. Cloud community of Camelot has something for everyone. From the beautiful designer kitchen with island and breakfast bar overlooking the family room to the resort-style screened pool deck with slide, waterfall, sound, gazebo, outdoor kitchen and hot-water shower, no detail has been overlooked.

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10039 HONEY TREE CT ORLANDO Don’t miss this opportunity to own this beautiful 6 bedroom home in the desirable Emerald Forest community in Dr. Phillips.

This home has an open floor plan and is a GREAT option for a vacation home! Enjoy being in this bright and welcoming home without being right on top of your neighbors.

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200 GREENWOOD RD MAITLAND You are going to fall in love with this cozy & secluded home located in the heart of Maitland. This 3/2 home features over 1700 sq ft of living space with ceramic Mediterranean tile throughout, along with teak wood flooring in the living room and bedroom areas. The kitchen comes fully equipped with solid wood cabinetry, exotic granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and recessed lighting.

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631 HILLCREST ST ORLANDO Beautifully restored 1920s Dutch Colonial Home is located in the heart of Downtown Orlando Historical District Lake Eola Heights neighborhood. One of its previous owners was Bill Frangus. A lover and avid collector of jazz , Bill Frangus hosted a local jazz radio show and welcomed as guests Louis Armstrong and many other famous jazz musicians.

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7401 OCONEE ST REUNION You’ll fall in love with every aspect of this 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom, 2 story home boasting over 3,700 square feet of living space! Entry welcomes you home, with access to the 2nd floor as well as the formal dining area. Preparing meals is a breeze in the spacious kitchen with center island! Enjoy cozy nights next to the fireplace in the living room or relaxing upstairs in the loft!

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3318 BRACKEN FERN DR HARMONY Start living the life you always dreamed of in beautiful Harmony, Florida. This golf community has to offer more than just entertainment. This community offers neighborhood schools, restaurants, and shopping. Thinking about going camping or fishing?

Fish by the dock or on a boat, camp at Harmony campsite or walk the many trails Harmony has to offer.

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3781 LAGUNA ST ORLANDO If you are looking for lakefront and close proximity to Downtown Orlando look no further. This single family concrete block home features 5/3 with over 2400 sq ft of living space. Additionally, there is a large enclosed Florida room overlooking the in-ground pool with stunning views of Lake Holden. With this large open airy layout, there is no shortage of space.

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8742 WITTENWOOD CV ORLANDO Don’t miss this opportunity to own this beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bathroom home with 12 foot ceilings in the desirable Bristol Park community in Dr. Phillips. This home is located on a culde-sac, has an open floor plan and is a GREAT LOCATION! Enjoy being in this bright and welcoming home without being right on top of your neighbors.

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1109 LAKESHORE BLVD ST. CLOUD ‘Location, Location, Location! Historic Lake view property, move in ready. Beautifully landscaped home captures the essence of old world charm and modern necessities. This 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath has the best of both worlds. Two houses in one, includes an inlaw suite with a large bedroom, private bath aswell as formal dining room. The main house has 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bath with the master downstairs.

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8888 DELLA SCALA CIR ORLANDO Elegant Dr. Phillips Townhome in the prestigious Community of Point Cypress is waiting you!!! This 4 bed/3.5 bath home has plenty of room for your growing family. The home sits on the curve of the street giving you more space from your neighbor.

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2831 MARIA ISABEL AVE OCOEE Don’t miss clicking on the “Property Open House Video” link of this quaint Private gated community in MEADOW RIDGE located in Gotha/Windermere. This 3 Bed/ 3 Bath/ 3 Car garage home has all the upgrades you can imagine. Interior features include a gracious side by side formal living and dining room, den/family room, ‘Guest Suite” and luxury master bed suite w/gracious space.

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5241 DOVE TREE ST ORLANDO Simply stunning 3 bedroom 2 bath pool home located in the middle of everything with great access to all areas and highways.

This home is one you won’t want to leave. Totally updated with 42“ cabinets, quartz counter tops, stainless steel appliances, that all convey with the home. The washer and dryer are also included. Travertine tile in all areas except bedrooms.

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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 improvementstoyourhome,suchasadding 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.

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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.

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

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?

1. Turn a Closet into a Home Office.

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

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.

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!

2. Save Money. Paying room and board for your son or daughter can be overpriced on-cam-

pus 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.

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.

5. Area Sells Itself. The majority of properties in college towns are surrounded by entertainment, events and easily accessible public transportation. When you are ready to sell, chances are, your property will be in demand.

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

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 already-expensive tuition, why not expand your investment?

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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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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.

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You’re running out of living space.

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You’re not emotionally attached to your home anymore.

If you’re getting frustrated because you are feeling overcrowded in your home, or if you don’t have enough space for guests to sleep, then you may be ready to sell. Maybe your kids are outgrowing their rooms (literally) or you’re thinking about adding to your family. These are all signs that it’s about that time.

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.

Should I sell?

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You can afford it.

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Your equity is a force to be reckoned with.

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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.

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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 size-appropriate 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.

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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 oversized 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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