Beautiful remodeled bathroom with marble and white tiles

If you’re thinking of selling your Florida home, renovations are the best way to increase your home value and make your home more appealing to buyers. However, not all remodeling projects are worth the time, money and effort. You want to make sure that the remodels you do will give you the best ROI. These home renovation projects will have the most impact on improving your home’s resale value.

Modernize Older Systems

If you’re selling an older home, you want to make sure everything is up to code and running as safely and efficiently as possible. You may need to upgrade the HVAC system, plumbing, electrical wiring, or hot water heaters. If you’re not sure how old your systems are or whether they need updating, a home inspector can advise you on…

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Beautiful white sand at Coquina Beach in Bradenton, Florida

With beautiful beaches, friendly people, a rich history, and a thriving arts scene, Bradenton offers Florida Gulf Coast living at its best. This is the kind of place that’s easy to fall in love with, which explains why the real estate market here is thriving. If you’re thinking about moving to Bradenton, these are just a few reasons why residents love it here.

Bradenton is ‘The Friendly City’

Although Bradenton is an easy drive to major urban centers like Tampa, Sarasota, and St. Petersburg, it still has a pleasant small-town atmosphere. The city’s residents pride themselves on being warm and welcoming, which is why they choose the town motto ‘The Friendly City’. Take. Take a stroll down the Riverwalk next to the Manatee River and you’ll see…

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Beautiful Florida beach houses with the beach in the foreground

 

Buying a beach house is many people’s dream. After all, who wouldn’t want to own property with sublime ocean views? What many people don’t realize is that buying a beach home can be quite different than buying other types of properties. If you’re thinking about investing in an oceanfront house, these are some things to take into consideration.

Be Aware of the Costs

Beachfront properties are often much pricier than off-beach homes. Not only will you pay a premium for the location and views, but you may also have to pay more for insurance. This is because oceanfront homes tend to incur more damage than other homes. The saltwater in the air can wreak havoc, as can tropical storms and flooding. 

If you’re planning on buying a beach house as…

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The town of Kissimmee is the largest town in Osceola County. Kissimmee was originally called “Allendale” after Major J. H. Allen and was nicknamed “Kowtown” and was originally known for ranching. With the establishment of railways and thanks to Hamilton Disston contracting the state of Florida to help drain the southern portion of Philadelphia, Kissimmee’s focus shifted from ranching to a more industrious nature. To support this the Kissimmee shipyard was contracted to construct steamboats for transporting people and goods as needed. As neighboring communities developed and world-class attractions such as Disney World were introduced, ranching became less essential to the local economy.

Did you know?

  • The town’s name Kissimmee means “long water”…

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