fall home décor, Florida Homes Change Pre-Holiday Tips
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Why Fall 2020 is Your Time for Change

-Why Fall 2020 is Your Time for Change- Homeowners around the Greater Tampa Bay area are welcoming in a new season, and this time for change could not have come at a better time.  With the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on our society,…
Neighbor, Community, Family Friendly, New Home, Real Estate, Trends
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Moving Seniors to Family-Friendly Neighborhoods

-Moving Seniors to Family-Friendly Neighborhoods- Living in a “family-friendly” neighborhood is taking on a whole new meaning. Nowadays, it is not all about a nice place to raise children. It can also be about finding homes located near…
Empty Nest, Florida, Downsize, Empty Nesters
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3 Reasons to Downsize Sooner than Later

-3 Reasons to Downsize Sooner than Later- From affordability to practicality, there are countless reasons to downsize to a new home in the beautiful Greater Tampa Bay area.  As your real estate professionals, we can personally attest to the…
Dog, Pet, Summer, Cool Down
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8 Healthy Tips for National Dog Day

-8 Healthy Tips for National Dog Day- Tampa Bay’s Dog Days of Summer might be coming to a close, but our real estate team is gearing up to celebrate National Dog Day on August 26th.  Everyone knows that dogs are man’s best friend, and…
Small Gardens Tampa Florida
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How Small Gardens Thrive in the Tampa Bay Area

- How Small Gardens Thrive - Florida offers a fantastic setting for home gardens.  Around Tampa Bay, even the smallest of gardens are flourishing in backyards and on balconies alike.  Homeowners with a love for gardening can put their green…
Organized Home Workspace Office
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4 Steps to Enhance a Home Workspace

-4 Steps to Enhance a Home Workspace or Office- If more home workspace or a home-office remodel is on your mind, you are not alone. Restrictions associated with the pandemic forced many office workers into work-from-home positions. Also, stay-at-home…
Tampa Bay, Home Life, Best Communities, 55+
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6 Inspired Ideas for Tampa Bay Home Life

-6 Inspired Ideas for Tampa Bay Home Life- Safer-at-home guidelines prompted many homeowners around the Greater Tampa Bay area to re-evaluate their daily needs and surroundings.  According to surveys and reports, an overwhelming majority of…
Tampa Storms Rainy Season
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10 Tips to Survive Summer Storms in Tampa Bay

-10 Tips to Survive Summer Storms in Tampa Bay- Summer storms are a part of life around the Greater Tampa Bay area.  If you have lived on the Gulf coast long enough, you develop an ability to sense a storm approaching long before there is…
Empty Nest, Florida, Downsize, Empty Nesters
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6 Reasons to Downsize Your Empty Nest

- 6 Reasons to Downsize Your Empty Nest - Empty nesters have plenty of reasons to downsize. Making the decision to move to a smaller home and discard years of accumulated items, however, is not always easy. Not only did we downsize to a…
Florida Home, Smaller Home Trends, Sunrooms, Decor
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Summer Reset for Your Florida Home

-Summer Reset for Your Florida Home- Florida homeowners will be spending more time than usual at home this summer. This is because most travel plans are on hold, public places are still requiring social distancing, and many businesses remain…
Spaces, Man Cave, Sports
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7 Tips for Flexible and Personal Spaces at Home

-7 Tips for Flexible and Personal Spaces at Home- Home buyers have long coveted flexible spaces in homes for personal interests. Man caves, private offices, and hobby rooms have all seen their day in the spotlight. Due to recent quarantines,…
Storage, Tips for Moving, Boxes
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4 Simple Tips for Moving During a Pandemic

-4 Simple Tips for Moving During a Pandemic- Moving to a new home is an exciting time, but it does come with a long list of to-dos.  This summer, in addition to the heat, Floridians must factor in COVID-19 and protocols for moving during a…
Outdoor, Dining, Barbecuing
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10 Outdoor Dining and Décor Ideas

-Outdoor Dining and Décor- Let’s talk about stylish options for outdoor dining at home in Florida. As folks across Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco counties continue to search for creative ways to entertain ourselves at home, it makes sense…
Pet, Space for Pets, Homes, Community, Tampa Bay
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8 Adoption Tips for National Pet Month

-National Pet Month- May is National Pet Month, and our real estate team is thrilled to know that many families are welcoming cats and dogs into their Tampa Bay area homes.  News organizations and local pet rescues have reported increased…
Tampa Home, energy costs, energy-efficient, homes
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5 Timely Tips for Energy-Efficient Homes

-5 Timely Tips for Energy-Efficient Homes- Folks across the Greater Tampa Bay area might notice their energy bills going up in costs due to higher than normal usage.  Why, you ask? Many Floridians are spending more time at home due to the…
Florida Room, Spring, Decor, Tampa, Real Estate Enhancements
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10 Tips to Lighten Up for Springtime in Tampa

-10 Tips to Lighten Up for Springtime in Tampa- If you’ve been overwhelmed by the doom and gloom of news reports, or if you find yourself simply spending more time indoors – here are ways to lighten up your homes.  With a fresh new season…
Senior Living, Seniors, Tampa, Florida, Strategies Downsizing
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8 Tips for Seniors Springing into a New Home

-8 Tips for Seniors Springing into a New Home- Perhaps you are downsizing for your retirement years, or maybe you are looking to join a Tampa Bay community for active seniors. Whatever your reason for moving, we have some terrific tips for…
Tampa Communities, Homes, Fall Real Estate, home selling
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5 Stylish Types of Homes in Tampa Communities

-5 Stylish Types of Homes in Tampa Communities- You might see a house you love because of its style or architecture, but imagine falling in love with an entire neighborhood of stylish homes.  This can happen in the Tampa Bay area, which offers…
Outdoor Spaces, Florida Home, Firepit, Pool
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Florida Home Trends for Outdoor Spaces

-Florida Home Trends for Outdoor Spaces- For most Americans, January might not seem like the ideal month for lounging on the patio, but enjoying outdoor spaces is a fantastic winter pastime for Florida homeowners. Tampa’s mild winter temperatures…
Storage, Tips for Moving, Boxes
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Florida Home Storage Tips and Solutions

-Florida Home Storage Tips and Solutions- A Florida home with plenty of storage options is important to snowbirds, empty nesters, and most other Floridians.  We all do our best to donate items and keep our homes clear of clutter, but there…
Get Organized, Home, Pain-Free, Moving, Tips for Seniors
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10 Tips to Get Organized this Month

- 10 Tips to Get Organized this Month - Raise your hand if getting organized is one of your New Year’s resolutions for 2020. January is National Get Organized Month, and our real estate team has 10 terrific tips anyone can implement for a…
Home, Mortgage Solutions, Money, Organized, Real Estate Enhancements
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3 Organized Steps for a Profitable New Year

-3 Organized Steps for a Profitable New Year- Downsizing and getting organized are on our minds this time of year. Many of us are feeling an urge to clean up the holiday clutter and get things organized to start the new decade with a clean…
Beaches, Coastal Tampa Bay Snowbirds Communities,
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Tis’ the Season to Enjoy Tampa Communities

-Tis’ the Season to Enjoy Tampa Communities- There is no time like December to celebrate the joys of living in Florida.  Tampa communities boast beautiful settings during the holidays and throughout the winter months, offering plenty of…
Volunteer, Community Involvement
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Community Involvement Time for Tampa Bay

-Community Involvement Time for Tampa Bay- The holiday season can inspire us all to be more active in our communities.  Lucky for us, the Greater Tampa Bay Area offers countless opportunities for local socializing and community involvement. …
Thanksgiving
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3 Tips for a Homey Thanksgiving Setting

-3 Tips for a Homey Thanksgiving Setting- A family dining room is the quintessential setting for Thanksgiving dinner.  Thanksgiving tables are traditionally loaded with potato dishes, stuffing, gravy, turkey, and pumpkin pie, of course. …