Tips for Interior Painting Like a Pro - If you're interested in painting your interior walls but don't want to hire a professional, it's helpful to know how they do it. Knowing something about the process could save you time and money -- and help you avoid having to repaint your walls after you make a mistake. Here are some tips for painting your walls like a pro: #1 Inspect your walls. Check for cracks, flaking, peeling or scrapes. Then, fill large cracks as needed, sand those areas … [Read more...]
IS A SECOND HOME THE NEW MONEYMAKER?
Here's great information from some heavy-hitters about financial pros and cons of owning a Second Home. Now, of course, Florida waterfront real estate is special, and private island real estate is truly unique. When they speak of location below...boy do we have the location for you!! As investments go, real estate is either the smartest place in the world to stash your money or the stupidest thing you can do with it - depending on all kinds of things like location, pricing trends, interest … [Read more...]
Vacation Home Sales Soar
Vacation Home Sales Soar to Record High in 2014, Investment Purchases Fall WASHINGTON (April 1, 2015) – Vacation home sales boomed in 2014 to above their most recent peak level in 2006, while investment purchases fell for the fourth straight year, according to an annual survey of residential home buyers released by the National Association of Realtors®. NAR’s 2015 Home Buyers Survey,* covering existing- and new-home transactions in 2014, shows vacation-home sales catapulted to an estimated … [Read more...]
Five Landscaping Ideas for Sellers
You've probably heard how important curb appeal is when you're trying to sell your home. The first thing buyers look at when they pull up to your home is the big picture -- the house, the yard, the trees, the flowers. It's the impression that counts, and all it takes is one thing to ruin the effect -- a cracked walkway, dead branches in the trees, neglected shrubbery. As you look around at all the things you need to fix or update to sell your home, it can be overwhelming. Many sellers … [Read more...]
FLOOD INSURANCE UPDATE – Useppa Island Real Estate
Important Flood Insurance Update Information for Southwest Florida Hurricane Katrina and Super Storm Sandy had devastating impacts on commercial and residential properties that effected hundreds of thousands of businesses and households. Both storms caused significant flood damage, exposing several deficiencies in the Federal Flood Program managed by FEMA. The public scrutiny lead to significant changes in certain local flood mapping, which lead to significant rate increases. This lead to … [Read more...]
Useppa Island in the Upcoming Issue of Fine Homes Magazine
The Upcoming Issue of Fine Homes Magazine - Discover Useppa Island … [Read more...]
Top Remodeling Trends for 2015
TOP REMODELING TRENDS FOR 2015 This time of the year tends to make people start looking at trends and making soft plans for improvements. Bathrooms are big For 2015, we can expect to see a major overhaul in the bathroom. Everything from sinks and color schemes to tubs and tiles will see some sort of upgrade, according to the National Kitchen and Bath Association's style reports. Bath. Not Shower. Bathroom trends are moving away from showers and toward large soaker tubs. "Forget about … [Read more...]
Upgrade Your Bathroom for Under $100 – This Weekend
Whether your home is on the market, or you're just ready for a little update, those little improvements that will make you feel better about your home will also appeal to potential buyers. 9 Ways to Upgrade Your Bathroom for Under $100 This Weekend You don’t have to live with tired, old or disorganized bathrooms. And you don't have to overhaul it either. Small changes and small bills can help you love your bathroom again. Here are 9 ways you can upgrade your bathroom for under $100. 1. … [Read more...]
BIG LIGHTS – BRIGHT KITCHENS – DRAMATIC OVERSIZED LIGHTING
BIG LIGHTS - BRIGHT KITCHENS: OVERSIZED LIGHTING CREATES DRAMATIC RESULTS Huge pendants, chandeliers and sconces have been one of the most talked about new trends in kitchen design for 2014. What kitchen couldn't use a little more light? Visually, large lighting fixtures may occupy less space in your kitchen. Plus, bold lighting creates a dynamic focal point and brings a very fresh, modern, and stylish appeal. Supersized Pendants How big is too big? The height of your ceilings and the … [Read more...]
Useppa Island Real Estate Market Report – Fall 2014
Useppa Island Real Estate Market Report - Fall 2014 Useppa Island real estate activity has been marked by unusual late summer closings, and early fall contracts. There was a late August closing of Grand View Cottage in the Village to a family from Iowa, and an October closing of North Point Cottage, to existing Useppa residents, who now have two Useppa homes; one for personal, and one for rental. So far, 2014 has seen four single family closings, three of them to Useppa residents, and one to … [Read more...]