Author: adeweerd

Should you remodel or sell your Bradenton house?

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Wishing your home was more modern or updated? There are a lot of cool things that can be done with homes today (kitchen islands, efficient power systems and appliances, smart devices for controlling temperature, etc.) to increase value AND make living spaces more comfortable. But here’s a question… Is it best for a homeowner to … Continued

Bradenton property values going down?

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Has the value of your property taken a dive? We’ve seen it happen before. Someone buys a property and its worth steadily increases… until it doesn’t. For one reason or another — often, a reason that’s outside of the owner’s control — the property’s value tanks. And to help homeowners protect themselves, here are a … Continued

Dealing with pet problems in your Bradenton home?

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Are you dealing with pet problems? Most of the time, pets are the BEST! They are good listeners, never judge, love everyone unconditionally and become part of the family. With pet health insurance, pet bakeries, and their toys & food delivered to our front door, we love them and spoil them rotten.  It’s the way … Continued

Moving in an elderly parent in Bradenton?

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Are you moving an elderly parent into your house? The different stages of life are many – young adult, newly marrieds, growing families, middle age…and it’s astonishing how quickly the years fly by. Author Gretchen Rubin said, “The days are long, but the years are short.” So true! Before we know it, we find ourselves … Continued

Looking to sell your Bradenton house off season?

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Want to sell your home but not sure it’s a good time of year? Well, according to research by HomeLight, the best months to sell are March, April, and May — typically, this is when homes sell quickly for top dollar. Which is great… unless you need to sell during a different time of year. … Continued

Is your HOA in Bradenton not doing it’s job?

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Is your HOA not doing its job? Often buyers specifically look for houses that are part of a Homeowners’ Association so that their investment is protected, and their property values aren’t negatively impacted by the choices of their neighbors.   But sometimes an HOA isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, or their budget just … Continued

Gratitude

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Let’s be honest. This year has had its challenges. And then some. Still, there is always always something to be thankful for. It may not seem so, if we only focus on the big things, but we need to remember all the little things. Especially this year. Things like a simple kindness, an encouraging word, … Continued

Needing to declutter your Bradenton home?

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Need to declutter your house? Maybe you want to clean up so that you can sell the property, rent it out, or… well, maybe you just want to live in a cleaner environment. Fortunately, decluttering doesn’t need to be a long and arduous process. Quite a bit of progress can be made in just 10 … Continued

Designing the interior of your Bradenton home?

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Designing the interior of your home? As you already know, making good home-design decisions is important not just so that YOU can enjoy a beautiful home… but so that your home is easy to sell when the time comes. Unfortunately, the expectations of home buyers are changing all the time. So what are the current … Continued

Dealing with pests in your Bradenton house?

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Trying to get rid of pests in your home? Here are some of the most common pests that homeowners deal with… – Termites – Mice – Cockroaches – Wasps – Mosquitoes – Rats – Flies – Bedbugs – Ants – Spiders Unfortunately, each of those pests can cause damage to your property over time and … Continued

Dealing with a damaged slab foundation on your Bradenton home?

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Dealing with a damaged slab foundation? Well, a home is only as strong as its foundation. So, it’s important to fix these problems as quickly as possible. Typically, cracks in a slab foundation are the result of freezing water that has expanded in pipes beneath the cement. This can cause leaks and, in worst cases, … Continued

Curb appeal mistakes to avoid with your Bradenton home

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Struggling to sell your home? Well, curb appeal might be the ingredient you’re missing. Curb appeal is just what it sounds like… it’s the perspective that prospective buyers get when driving by your house or viewing it from the curb. And just like first impressions, curb appeal is critical for garnering buyer attention and selling … Continued

Is your Bradenton house being condemned?

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Is your property at risk of being condemned? Maybe it’s the home you live in, maybe it’s a home you own but haven’t seen in a while, or maybe it’s a property that you recently inherited… Whatever the case, homes get condemned when a government entity determines that the property is no longer fit to … Continued

Paying taxes on an inherited home in Bradenton?

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Did you just inherit a home? Well, paying taxes on an inherited property can be a little bit tricky. For example, do you still get up to a $250,000 tax credit? Can a capital loss be deducted if the home sells for less than market value? It’s probably a little overwhelming. But not to worry, … Continued

Dealing with an abandoned home in your Bradenton neighborhood?

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Dealing with an abandoned home in your neighborhood? It can be frustrating. Not only do abandoned homes become an eye-sore in the community, but they also can attract squatters or unsavory characters to spend time in the neighborhood. But you’re just a member of the community — you’re not the owner of the home. Can … Continued
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