Gulf Living Group
If you’re brand new to the wonderful world of home loans, you might be a bit overwhelmed by how many different types of financing options are really out there. Both primary loan types (fixed-rate and adjustable-rate) have many variations, so how do you know which one is best for you? Let’s start with Fixed-Rate Mortgages.… Read More »
As Ben Franklin once said: “In this world, nothing is certain but death and cleaning your gutters before winter to prevent ice dams”. With that, here are five fall home maintenance activities to start thinking about in the coming weeks. Check your chimney Make sure everything is in order before the first fire of the… Read More »
NAPLES, Fla. – It may be getting more expensive to live, but Southwest Florida remains at the top of the “Best Places to Retire” in the country, based on the latest research by U.S. News & World Report. The state’s metros led the way in the annual findings released this morning by the magazine, with… Read More »
Thanks to HGTV, “Demo Day” is often thought of as the fun part of renovation and construction. Owners and celebrity reno stars wield sledgehammers and power tools while kicking down drywall, tearing out cabinets, and throwing building material from second-story windows. The carefree assault on a dated home makes demolition look easy and fun, but… Read More »
When buying or selling a home, we know that some may be caught off guard with unexpected fees at time of closing. The HOA transfer fee is one such “hidden fee” that often takes people by surprise. This is a one-time fee that occurs when a property is transferred from one owner to another. The… Read More »
When decorating your home, saving money is great. Who doesn’t love finding a deal on an item and then not-so-subtly bragging about it when guests come over? Bargain-hunting does, however, have its limits, and the impulse to save now might cost you in the long run. Here are a couple places to splurge, and a… Read More »
In today’s real estate market, homes stay on the market for about 25 days on average before going under contract. That’s better than back in 2010 when homes were averaging 140 days to sell, but it’s still not fast, and there’s no guarantee that your home will sell in 25 days. Location, season, and many… Read More »
Over the past several years we’ve seen real estate prices climb higher and higher due to a limited supply and an increased demand, but a new factor is pushing prices up even further: the skyrocketing price of building materials. So, what’s behind these increased prices, and, more importantly, when can we expect some relief? We’re… Read More »
Like the fabled “Victory Gardens” of WWII before them, urban and backyard vegetable gardens became a vital source of food and purpose for many people last year when world events threw supply chains into disarray. A year has passed, but interest in do-it-yourself food production has remained, and more and more DIYer’s are getting into… Read More »
It’s not just main-residence single-family homes that have been selling like hotcakes. With restrictions on foreign travel and a renewed focus on quality of life, sales of vacation homes have also skyrocketed throughout the area. Traditionally, vacation homes along the Pinellas beaches have always been in high demand with snowbirds. Owners and renters alike would… Read More »
