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Should I Get a Home Warranty?

I want to start out this blog post by saying I am biased. My husband is a cofounder of Achosa Home Warranty, a home warranty company that protects their customers in over fifteen states. That being said, Florida is not one of those states; therefore, I have no secret incentive to grow my husband’s business. I just happen to be very informed as to what a home warranty is, and why I honestly believe that at least for your first year of living in a new home you should really consider having one. Before I get further into this, let’s talk about what a home warranty even is, and how it differs from your homeowner’s insurance.

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Home Decor Real Estate

Ways to Make Your Home Feel Bigger

It is no secret that living in Florida, especially so close to the beach, can be expensive. With many of my clients moving to Florida for the first time from up north, they often are not expecting so drastic of a downsize. That being said, it is an adjustment period for many to get used to living in a smaller home, but it can be overcome! Here are some little tricks to make your home feel a whole lot bigger.

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Home Buying Home Selling Real Estate

Single Family Home Market Update

Whether you are looking to buy, sell or invest in real estate, it is important to understand market conditions. Real estate is hyper-local, with market dynamics changing from subdivision to subdivision. However, county trends generally give you a good idea of what to expect.

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Home Decor Real Estate

Making a Small Closet Work

In a perfect world, every home would come with a luxury, extra-large walk-in closet. It would surely come equip with ample shelfing for shoes, more drawers than you would ever care to count, and a plush loveseat so that you can sit back and marvel at the beauty that is your closet. But this, sad to say, is not reality – at least it is not mine! One of the most common issues when buying a new home, one that I have run into with practically every move, is there just not being enough closet space. A small closet can make your dream home feel like another dud… but have no fear because this problem IS fixable! Here are some tips and tricks on how to make a small closet space work for you.

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Real Estate

Make Working at Home Work for You

On March 1st of 2020, Florida confirmed its first two COVID-19 cases. This means we are approaching the one-year anniversary of quarantine, which for many also means a year of working from home. While a lot of people have been able to transition back to the workplace, many are still and will continue to be working from home for the foreseeable future. Offices are now kitchen counters and living room couches. This can make it easy to get into a slump with not only our jobs, but also our attitudes towards them. Here are three helpful, simple tips to make working at home feel more work.