Photo by Steve Buissinne via Pixabay While real estate has ups and downs, it has generally been a good long-term investment. Owning a home is one way of investing, but to really take advantage, you can buy property that you won’t necessarily occupy but will make you some money. How Real Estate Makes Money There are two basic...

4 bedroom 4 bath executive level house located on a corner lot on Thomas Dr less than 1000 feet to the sandy white beaches and Gulf of Mexico. Turn key ready, this home has been recently remodeled and updated. The first floor features a studio with bathroom and mini kitchen. This can be a lockout for additional rental income or mother in law suite or room for your teenager. The second and third floors feature oak hardwood flooring, crown molding, and recessed lighting. The second floor includes the living room/ dining area; kitchen with granite counters, wood cabinets, and stainless appliances; a bedroom, bathroom, and laundry room. You'll...

Price Reduction of $10,000!!!NO HOA! NO FLOOD INSURANCE REQUIRED! This charming 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath is a must see. New Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring though out the main living space, and 5 inch baseboards. New interior Paint! The home has a NEW GALVANIZED METAL ROOF. Updated storm windows and sliding glass door with transferrable warranty. Updated kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances, brand new Refrigerator. Upstairs you will find spacious bedrooms, a master bathroom and beautifully updated 2nd...

Photo by Prawny via Pixabay Circa 1965, having beautiful wood paneling was the envy of the neighborhood. It was like bringing the outdoors in. But 50-60 years later, it usually just makes a room seem dark and dated unless you live in a log cabin. In most cases, you can remove the paneling and paint the drywall underneath....

BRAND NEW BEAUTIFUL GRANITE kitchen counters! 8 years of the structural warranty is still on the property and is transferable to new buyer as well as a home warranty through Old Republic for a remainder of 5 months. This is the very popular Flora floor plan. This 4 bedroom 2.5 bath home is extremely spacious. This home has a brand new roof, siding and carpet. The property sits near the cul de sac with low through traffic. The back yard has a privacy fence with water view of the lake sweet water. Seller is motivated and very easy to work with. Newly landscaped with rock added to flower beds so very low maintenance and upkeep! Dont miss...

Please help me welcome my new assistant, Marikah DeSpain! I'm very pleased to have her part of my team and to watch her grow in Real Estate! I look forward to working with her and hearing her ideas. Shes excited to learn and to work with all of my amazing customers!...

Photo by NeONBRAND on Unsplash Once you are ready to buy a house, you need to check your finances to determine how much you can put down, and how much you can afford to pay on a monthly mortgage. Knowing this helps you determine how much house you can afford. However, your interest rate is going to play...

Image by InspiredImages from Pixabay When you plan on getting a mortgage, you have some choices. There are conventional, FHA, VA and other options. One term you'll likely hear is a conforming or a non-conforming loan. If you aren't sure what that means, you could end up confused about the kind of loan you're actually getting for your...

GORGEOUS 2/2.5 condo, freshly painted, close to the parking garage, 3rd floor, perfect views of the courtyard, granite, bamboo floors, open floor plan!! Two master bedrooms! 10 foot ceilings with crown molding! Complex is one of the most AWESOME in PCB! Resort style 1 acre pool with waterfall and lap pool! Indoor basketball court, fitness center, game room and theater! HOA fees include water, sewer, garbage, landscaping, amenities, security, gated entry! Covered parking to your front door!! Amazing opportunity to live in Paradise!! Call your favorite Realtor to see this one today....you will be glad you did!! Buyer to verify...

Image by F. Muhammad from Pixabay Several years ago in an upscale comedy club located in a relatively downscale Los Angeles neighborhood, the owner gave an impassioned speech about how gentrification was affecting the Hispanic culture that once thrived there. The overlying, tear-filled message was that nothing could be done to preserve the integrity of her home and...

(Updated pictures coming 6/4/20) MOTIVATED SELLERS...BRING ALL OFFERS! Sellers including a 1 year home warranty through Old Republic. This very well maintained home site on a corner lot and is move in ready! With NO HOA you can store all your water toys in the very spacious fenced in yard. This home features a new roof, vinyl siding, privacy fence, fresh paint, large spacious kitchen with ample cabinet and counter space, all kitchen appliances plus an extra refrigerator in garage, brick fireplace & new carpet. Enjoy the outdoors sitting in the screened in back porch featuring a doggie door and bench seating. Call today for a private...

(Updated pictures coming 6/4/20) MOTIVATED SELLERS...BRING ALL OFFERS! Sellers including a 1 year home warranty through Old Republic. This very well maintained home site on a corner lot and is move in ready! With NO HOA you can store all your water toys in the very spacious fenced in yard. This home features a new roof, vinyl siding, privacy fence, fresh paint, large spacious kitchen with ample cabinet and counter space, all kitchen appliances plus an extra refrigerator in garage, brick fireplace & new carpet. Enjoy the outdoors sitting in the screened in back porch featuring a doggie door and bench seating. Call today for a private...