Last Friday, March 20th, marked the official first day of Spring, and we all know what that means…. Spring Cleaning! While my daughters might groan at the thought of this, I absolutely love this time of year. Of course, we live in Florida, so it might feel like it has been spring for quite some time, but it does not make the season feel any less wonderful. Spring brings buds of new life, so why not revitalize your home as well? Here are 3 tips to have a successful spring cleaning.
The Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch area is known for many things, such as being a thriving hub for the arts, a lovely beach town, and a prominent retirement community in Florida. A large percentage of my clients are moving to Florida for the first time from up North. They aim to escape freezing cold winters and enjoy their retirement in the sun… and who can blame them? I visit my parents every winter for about two weeks and let me tell you, that is more than enough cold to last me the whole year. One of the first questions I ask my older clients is whether they are looking to move into a 55+ neighborhood.
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.
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.
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.