June 2017

Found 8 blog entries for June 2017.

What to Consider About Condo OwnershipCondominiums are an excellent alternative to houses and apartments when choosing a place to live. They’re often less expensive than houses, but they also provide similar advantages to those of apartments, such as owners not having to worry about maintenance or upkeep. Here are some things everyone interested in buying a condo should know about before signing on the dotted line.

Condo Ownership vs. Other Homes

Condominium ownership offers a set of unique advantages compared to single-family homes and town homes. Condos are often more affordable than other types of homes, and, like apartments, owners aren’t required to take care of maintenance around the unit. Like single-family and town homes, the buyer has ownership of their property and is

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Good Curb Appeal RulesThe condition of the home's exterior and how well it fits in with the neighborhood is the first thing that buyers see when they arrive at a property. Homes that are in good condition may sell more quickly and for a higher profit. Performing exterior maintenance before listing a home for sale can help homeowners maximize their profits.

Fix the Fence

Check the fence around the perimeter of the home for broken parts, rust, bare wood or rotten wood. Rotten wood will be stained and/or gray in color, and can easily be penetrated with the tip of a screw driver or an awl.

To find out if the fence needs to be restained, spray it down with a hose. The water should bead up on the surface off the wood and roll off. If the wood absorbs the water, this

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Pool Ownership ConsiderationsDuring a hot summer day, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of jumping into a pool to take a swim and cool off. Pools can seem like a great addition to any home at first glance, but there are many aspects to take into consideration before committing to one. Here’s what to know when thinking about purchasing a home with a pool.

Community Guidelines

Love the pool but hate the fence surrounding it? Unfortunately, many cities nationwide require that pools be surrounded by a fence or be within a fenced-in yard as a safety precaution. Buyers who think those fences are an eyesore and want to rip them out at first opportunity should first make sure it’s legal to do so. 

Similarly, for those who’ve found the perfect home and want to install a

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Selling a Home to a FriendIn some cases, selling a home to friends or family members could seem like a dream come true. After all, you already know each other and feel like you can come to a reasonable decision. Here is what you might face if you take this path, and how to make it as easy as possible.

Analyze Your Relationship

The nature of selling a home to someone you know is that they will find out a lot more about your lifestyle than you may learn about theirs. Even among close friends and nearby relatives, sellers might not want to disclose certain things because they find it unnecessary or even embarrassing. Selling someone a home requires fairly objective honesty, however, so that everyone is satisfied with the purchase. If you are hesitant to perform certain

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Home Inspection Basics for First Time Home BuyersAfter finding the perfect, some buyers may be tempted to skip having it inspected in order to save money, time, or both. However, this is a mistake that can cost buyers greatly down the road, so here's everything buyers need to know about home inspections and why they should never be skipped.

What Is It and What Does It Do?

A home inspection is part of the home-buying process that takes place after an offer has been accepted on a Jupiter area home. The buyers are given a set amount of time to hire a home inspector who will come to the prospective home and check it to find any sort of flaws that could make living there unsafe. The home inspection is intended to protect buyers by alerting them to any hazards that they didn't notice previously.

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Selling Farmland and Hunting PropertySelling land for farming or hunting requires a different strategy than selling residential homes. With a much larger area to prepare and market, sellers who want to be successful have to employ techniques that will allow potential buyers to see the entire parcel and fully understand its value and potential. If you are preparing to sell a large tract of farm or hunting land, the following information can help make the selling process as easy and profitable as possible.

Make Sure It's Neat, Clean, and Easily Accessible

While it is rarely feasible to groom and manicure a large parcel of land, sellers should aim to make sure that some areas are kept looking as nice as possible during the listing period. Doing so will make it easier for real

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431 Rudder Cay Way Exterior Aerial

Brand New Listing!

Beautiful .69 Acre cul-de-sac lot in the popular family friendly neighborhood of Rialto in Jupiter. This four bedroom plus den/office, four and a half bath, with a three car garage Valencia model offers every attention to detail inside and out.  As you enter this stunning two story home,  volume ceilings instantly create that open feeling you've been waiting for. Porcelain tile floors with wood look compliment the space with a modern and rustic Restoration Hardware feel. Open living and dining space with built in bench seating and extra storage. The kitchen is open to the great room and is finished with an eat in island, granite counters, espresso soft close cabinets and drawers, and stainless appliances including cooktop

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Just Listed!

This beautiful, Valencia model four bedroom, plus a  bonus room, four and a half baths, and 3 car garage home offers 3,469 SqFt of tranquil living space. Home is situated on an extra large lakefront piece of property. Volume ceilings are complimented with box beams, diagonal tile flooring in living areas downstairs, plantation shutters, downstairs, an office with decorative beams and trim, one bedroom is found downstairs (including the office) and three bedrooms upstairs. Open great room and kitchen area make a great space for entertaining friends and family. The kitchen is equipped with granite counters, espresso cabinets, tile backsplash and stainless appliances including double oven. The wrought iron double entry staircase leads you

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