Before putting your home on the market consider some of these improvements to help make it look more expensive. Raising the Height of the Kitchen Backsplash Who said that kitchen backsplashes had to be confined to the area beneath your cabinets? If you’re looking to give your kitchen a bit of a facelift before you […]
3 Ways to Make Your Home Look More Expensive
If you’re planning to put your home on the market you obviously want it to look its best to impress homebuyers. If you’re going to stage it yourself, consider these three ways to zhuzh-up your house. Use Accent Furniture A simple and inexpensive way to elevate the look of your living spaces is to use […]
Bill Gates Is America’s Biggest Owner of Farmland
Just in case you didn’t know, billionaire businessman Bill Gates is the top private farmland owner in the nation. According to Forbes, the Microsoft co-founder and his wife, Melinda, have been purchasing tracts of farmland across the country for years, but the exact amount of acreage was unknown. However, an article published in mid-January by […]
What is a Micromortgage?
If you’re looking for a home in North Florida, you may have heard of micromortgages – but what are they, and is it possible that you could qualify for one? Here’s what you need to know. What is a Micromortgage? The Homeownership Council of America is working on a new project: The micromortgage. A micromortgage […]
3 More Quick Hacks to Freshen Your Home
When items inside your home no longer smell their best you don’t always have to buy cleaning solutions and sprays, or hire professionals, to freshen things up. Here are three shortcuts to a rejuvenated residence. Revive Musty Sofas and Curtains If your upholstery begins to take on a not-so-pleasant smell you don’t necessarily have to […]
3 Quick Hacks to Freshen Your Home
When it comes to freshening things up around the house you don’t have to spend a lot of time and money. Consider these three quick shortcuts to refresh your residence. Freshen Your Fridge Using a Cotton Ball After enough spills, drips, and food items that have overstayed their welcome, the fridge begins to take on […]
3 Tips for a More Comfy and Functional Living Room This Year
As the saying goes: New Year, new living room. Well, not quite. But if you’re interested in shaking things up a bit for the New Year, and going for a more comfortable and functional—not just pretty—living room, consider these three tips. Create Zones You can make a large, impersonal living room take on a cozier […]
Dreaming of Moving to the Country in North Florida? It May Be Easier Than You Think
If you’re like many people, you’ve been planning your escape from “big city life” for a while – you need some space. You need peace and quiet. And you need to have plenty of room to just… be. If you’ve been dreaming of moving to the country, North Florida is definitely the place to be. […]
Can You Get a Fixed-Rate Mortgage When You Buy Land?
Land loans are a little bit different from home loans – and they’re not as common as home loans are, so you may have fewer options. Unfortunately, that means that there’s less competition between lenders, so lenders have the “upper hand.” Your Lake City REALTOR® will be able to point you toward a local lender […]
Can You Buy a House After Bankruptcy?
If you’re like many people, you’ve heard that it’s tough to buy a house, a farm or land after a bankruptcy. But is that really true? Can you buy a house after a bankruptcy, and if you can, how long should you wait? Here’s what you need to know. Can You Buy a House After […]
