Your home is a sanctuary for peace and good times. After a long day you want to turn the key to spaces that make you smile. Consider these design ideas for mood-brightening interiors. Painting With Cheerful Colors This isn’t rocket science: Colors can affect mood. And who can look at the color yellow and not […]
How Much of a Down Payment Do You Need to Buy a Farm in Lake City?
If you’re thinking about buying a farm in Lake City, you probably already know that you’ll need to come up with a down payment – and that’s true whether you’re buying a farm with a house or farmland without other structures on it. Here’s what you need to know. How Much of a Down Payment […]
3 Things to Consider Before Buying a Craftsman Home
Craftsman homes are easy to love. They have welcoming front porches for people-watching, gabled roofs with exposed rafter tails, tapering columns, and exteriors that often showcase wood siding and locally-sourced stone. Large, multi-paned windows flood interiors with light. Speaking of interiors, ceiling beams are typically exposed, floors are clad with hardwoods, wood and glass hutches adorn […]
Can You Put a Tiny House on Land You Own in Florida?
If you’re like many people, you’ve noticed the recent craze about so-called “tiny houses.” These houses, typically ranging only between 100 and 400 square feet, are cheap to buy and easy to get on a property. You can buy one already built or put it together yourself from a tiny house kit. But is it […]
What Does it Cost to Build a House?
When you’re thinking of buying a homesite and building your own custom house on it, one of the biggest considerations on your mind is likely cost. But what does it cost to build a house, and what factors go into the total amount? This guide explains. What Does it Cost to Build a House? First […]
3 Important Things to Do Before You List North Florida Land for Sale
If you’re thinking about selling a parcel of land in North Florida – whether it’s timberland, farmland or something else – there are three things you should do first. This guide explains. 3 Important Things to Do Before You List North Florida Land for Sale Before you officially list your land for sale in North […]
How Much Do Real Estate Agents Make When They Sell Your Home?
If you’re like many home-sellers in Lake City, you know that part of the profits you make from selling your house will go to pay the real estate agents involved in your transaction. But just how much do real estate agents make when they sell your home? Here’s what you need to know. How Much […]
2 Things to Do if You’re Thinking About Rescinding Your Offer
When competing with other eager house hunters you may not have a lot of time to ponder all of the pluses and minuses of a particular property before submitting an offer. If your offer is accepted, after the dust settles your excitement may be mixed with second thoughts. You may even feel a tinge of […]
3 More Ways to Beat the Heat Without Busting Your Budget
Florida summers can bring sweltering heat, and your air conditioner is probably doing double-duty to fend off outdoor temperatures while combating heat generated indoors. To help save on energy costs consider these three ways to chill without running up your cooling bill. Dry Your Dishes By Hand Many dishwashers have a setting that performs a […]
