I can’t remember the exact place where I was introduced to Murphy beds, but I wanted one. Over a year ago I stopped into a store called More Space Place in Lakewood Ranch and I was hooked. My wife wasn’t sold immediately, but liked the idea too. We have an odd shaped bedroom and we […]
Archives for April 2010
No Basements in Florida! | Florida Home Sarasota
That’s right no basements in Florida! Why are there no basements in Florida? It has to do with the water table being about a foot or less below ground! Ok if it can’t be done, it can’t be done. As someone who grew up in Ohio (lived there almost 30 years) I can attest that a basement really lets […]
What You Get for $250,000 | Homes For Sale in Bradenton Florida
I found a great article from the New York Times about what $250,000 gets you in Bradenton, FL, Columbus, OH, and Keokuk, Iowa. As a real estate professional in the Manatee and Sarasota area the price of the Bradenton Home made sense considering it is on the Manatee River, but I didn’t understand the price […]
Cooling My Lakewood Ranch Florida Home
My Florida home is cooled by a 10 SEER (Seasonal Energy-Efficiency Rating) air conditioner that is over 10 years old. It is time to replace and what better time than now considering the 2010 tax credit on air conditioners. Be sure the model your interested in qualifies before purchasing. I thought a 15 SEER was the cutoff, […]
Insulating Your Florida Garage
We have recently insulated our garage door to make it more comfortable and keep our costs down. As you all know it can get pretty hot and unbearable in the garage during our Florida summers. Most people don’t realize the garage is the largest uninsulated area of the home.
Walt Disney World Resort Furniture & Theme Park Items in FL
About a year ago (early 2009) I stumbled upon furniture that was from a Walt Disney Resort. The ad in the Sarasota, FL Craigslist described armoires, side tables, mini fridges, bedding, curtains, and other Disney items and memorabilia. The items for sale were from the Walt Disney World Caribbean Resorts. We were interested in the bed […]
Lakewood Ranch / Sarasota / Bradenton Restaurants
Hi all! I would be thrilled in you added your favorite restaurants in Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota, and Bradenton below in the comments area. As a realtor I feel it is important to know as much of the area I represent as possible. I have been here 4 years so it is impossible for me to have […]
7621 Portstewart Dr, Lakewood Ranch Florida Homes
Spacious design with open floor plan. African Ebony Wood flooring in Living & Dining Room. Stainless Steel appliances, granite counters, includes Wine Cooler.
4608 62ND Terrace East Bradenton
New Home. Move in ready NOW. Pool. Prime location in a Private Gated Community with Tile Roofs. This home has 3 Bedrooms, a Den, a 2 car garage….
Hot Tub Repair | Lakewood Ranch Florida Homes
About two months later we found a reasonable electrician to run the power to the back of the house and fire up the tub. The tub needed a major makeover. The cover was shot and the wooden sides were covered in mildew and dirt. Fortunately the heater was in good shape. Here is what Josh […]
Free Hot Tub in Lakewood Ranch!
Yeah that’s what we thought. So 2 years ago we decided to get up early on a Saturday and hit the Lakewood Ranch Neighborhood Garage Sale, which happens twice a year. Right off the bat we walk up to a house where a lady is standing out front with a sign around her neck that […]