If you’re buying or selling land in Lake City or a nearby community, there’s a good chance you’ll need a property survey – but how do you get one? This guide explains. How to Get a Property Survey There are four basic ways to get a property survey: Hire a land surveyor Check the deed […]
What is a Property Survey?
If you’re buying land in North Florida, you’ll most likely want to have a property survey done – even if the seller has already had one performed. This guide explains property surveys, what they are, and why you need one of your own. What is a Property Survey? A property survey is a service that […]
3 Tips for Staging Outdoor Living Space
If you’re selling a home in North Florida, whether or not it’s attached to a farm, a ranch or another type of land, you need to make it as attractive as possible to prospective buyers. Part of doing that includes staging your outdoor living space so buyers can see just how enjoyable it would be […]
When Can Sellers Keep Earnest Money?
If you’re selling a home, a farm or land in North Florida, the person who buys your property from you will most likely come up with an earnest money deposit. This earnest money deposit shows you that those buyers are serious; they’re willing to put some of their own money down to convince you to […]
3 More Low-Cost Kitchen Renovation Ideas
You dream of giving your outdated kitchen the update it so badly needs. Although you may have champagne tastes on a beer budget, you can still get the look you want without breaking the bank. Here are three inexpensive kitchen renovation ideas to spice-up your kitchen with a hot new look. Paint Your Hardware Yes, […]
3 Ideas for an Inexpensive Kitchen Renovation
Your en suite bathroom needs a makeover, but so does your kitchen. Your budget won’t allow you to do both—it may not even allow you to deck-out either one the way you really want to. Still, the kitchen is where you and the family spend most of your time, and it’s what your visitors and […]
6 Low-Cost Alternatives to Humidifiers
During chilly winter months it’s common for the air inside of your home to become dry, and cause issues like nosebleeds, dry eyes, and a sore throat. An effective remedy to dry air is to invest in a humidifier, but the cost of the machine, as well as the cost of the energy to run […]
3 Design Concepts for an Impressive Entryway
First impressions influence perception, and they can make or break a romantic date, a hiring decision, or a long-term business deal. But can these powerful first impressions also affect the way an individual sizes-up a house? Most definitely. Whether your home is on the market, or you’re simply interested in enhancing its decor—aside from curb […]
How to Keep Your Horses and Pets Safe and Warm During Winter
Our state experienced super-cold weather in late January, and many cities—including some in the northern Florida area—saw temperatures and wind chills plummet into the 20s. If you own horses or pets, consider these tips for keeping them safe and warm in unusually frigid conditions, and normal winter temperatures. Caring for Your Horses If you own horses […]
8 Tips to Stay Safe, Warm, and Save on Utilities in Cold Weather
Some of the coldest winter weather in more than a decade hit our state in late January when temperatures in some cities dropped to the 20s. Since many residents of the Sunshine State haven’t experienced these frigid temps in quite a while, consider these tips on how to stay safe, warm, and save on utilities […]

