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Welcoming Home, Welcome, Guests
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6 Tips for Safely Hosting Holiday Guests

-6 Tips for Safely Hosting Holiday Guests- Ready or not, we are entering the 2020 holiday season.  Homeowners across the Greater Tampa Bay area will soon be making decisions about hosting guests for Thanksgiving and figuring out safe ways…
Downsize, Bedroom, Guests, Room, Home
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How to Rest Easy in a Small Bedroom

-How to Rest Easy in a Small Bedroom- A comfortable and relaxing bedroom is essential for a good night’s rest and a happy home. Fortunately, Tampa Bay area homeowners can optimize a bedroom of any size for better sleep.  Whether you are…
Places, Fall, Tampa Bay, Events, Halloween Home Pets Florida
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4 Fun Tips for Halloween At-Home in Florida

-4 Fun Tips for Halloween At-Home in Florida- October in Florida is fantastic, especially around the Tampa Bay Area. The weather is beautiful, the beaches are less crowded, and the holidays are brewing.  As your local real estate experts,…
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…
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…
Bringing Home Pets, Dog, Pet Walk, Pets
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4 Cool Ideas for Pet Parents this Summer

-4 Cool Ideas for Pet Parents this Summer- As fellow pet parents, our real estate team enjoys sharing tips to maintain happy homes and active lifestyles with our furry friends. Living in the Greater Tampa Bay area is ideal for pets.  Not only…
Home, Mortgage Solutions, Money, Organized, Real Estate Enhancements
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Mortgage Solutions for Florida Homeowners

-Mortgage Solutions for Florida Homeowners- Florida homeowners across the Greater Tampa Bay area are venturing back into society as communities rebound from closures and restrictions. Not bouncing back as quickly is economic stability.  Fortunately,…
Pet, Space for Pets, Homes, Community, Tampa Bay
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Supporting Tampa Bay’s Pet Community

Supporting Tampa Bay’s Pet Community Thousands of pet owners live in the Tampa Bay area, and there is often an uptick in pet-focused festivities and fundraisers during springtime.  Unfortunately, many events are being canceled or postponed. …
Home Defects Repairs Budget Updates Retiree
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Best Budget Splurges for Retiree Homeowners

Best Budget Splurges for Retiree Homeowners Many seniors and retiree homeowners in the Tampa Bay area live on a fixed income, which means you need to make every dollar count.  Home updates and remodels can be costly, but they can also be…
Time-Change, Clock
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6 Home Savvy Tips for the Fall Time-Change

-Fall Time-Change and 6 Home Savvy Tips- Homes around the Greater Tampa Bay Area are bustling with activity this time of year.  Holiday decorating, party plans, and endless to dos are top of mind.  The fall time-change is fast approaching,…
Halloween Pets Costumes, Haunted Houses
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9 Greater Tampa Bay Area Halloween Events

-Halloween Events Around the Greater Tampa Bay Area- Nothing screams Halloween like trick-or-treating and late night fun, but there are also plenty of daytime Halloween events for kids of all ages to enjoy around the Greater Tampa Bay Area. As…
Home Pet Medicine
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Tips for Tampa Household Pets and Immunizations

-Tips for Tampa Household Pets and Immunizations- August marks National Immunization Awareness Month for both people and pets.  It is a perfect time to discuss the serious matter of vaccinations, immunizations, and preventative measures for…
Tampa Home Real Estate Seniors Move Downsizing
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7 Tips to Secure an Empty Home

-7 Tips to Secure an Empty Home- Whether you are traveling to faraway places for a weekend or for months, it is important to take steps to secure your empty home while you are away. Many homes are sitting vacant across the Greater Tampa…
Dog, Pet, Summer, Cool Down
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7 Summer Tips for a Cooler Home

- 7 Summer Tips for a Cooler Home - It is not always easy to keep your home cool, especially with the Greater Tampa Bay Area seeing record heat advisories this summer.  Undoubtedly, air conditioning is essential in Florida. Our state has high…
Tampa Bay, Veterans, Memorial Day, Events
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Tampa Bay Memorial Day Weekend

-Tampa Bay Memorial Day Weekend- Tampa homeowners as well as out-of-state folks visiting Florida for Memorial Day Weekend have opportunities to enjoy activities throughout the Greater Tampa Bay region. Local events include fun festivals in…
Home, Mortgage Solutions, Money, Organized, Real Estate Enhancements
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8 Great Ways to Spend Refund Dollars

-8 Great Ways to Spend Refund Dollars- April 15th is widely known as Tax Day across America.  While some people are racing to submit their income tax forms to the federal government, many other people are thinking up cost-effective ways to…
Tampa, Pet, Homes, Pets, Real Estate, Pet-Friendly Home
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6 To-Dos before Hiring Pet Sitters

-6 To-Dos before Hiring Pet Sitters- In honor of Professional Pet Sitters Week, celebrated March 3-10 this year, our real estate team has compiled a list of ideas and tips for making sure your pets are properly cared for when you’re not at…
Home Finance
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How to Downsize to an Upgraded Lifestyle

-How to Downsize to an Upgraded Lifestyle- Are you ready to downsize your home life? The answer might depend on whether you consider the definition of “downsizing” to be the process of reducing clutter or the idea of moving into a smaller…
Home, Gifts, Tampa, Real Estate
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4 Last-Minute Homemade Gift Ideas

Holiday gift buying can be time-consuming and expensive for many homeowners on a budget, but there are affordable options for homemade gifts you can create in the comfort of your own home. Rather than running around Tampa area malls or wandering…
Holiday Tips Homeowners
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Holiday Tips for Happy Homeowners

Homeowners across Florida and the nation are preparing their homes for holiday meals, parties, and house guests. Our dining rooms, kitchens, and guestrooms often see a major increase in activity this time of year, which is why we have compiled…
Golf Tampa Bay Locals Men
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How Tampa Locals Play Tourist

Homeowners across Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and surrounding areas have many reasons to love Florida life on a year-round basis. People from around the world come to our area for fantastic adventures and waterfront tranquility.  Generally,…
Bringing Home Pets, Dog, Pet Walk, Pets
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7 Tips for Responsible Pet Parents

The American Kennel Club has designated the month of September as “Responsible Dog Ownership Month.”  In recognition of this celebration, people and organizations around the U.S. are highlighting the rewards and responsibilities of being…
Tampa Storms Rainy Season
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10 Ways to Be Ready for Rainy Season

Floridians are masters at taking the good with the bad when it comes to weather. We enjoy winters that bring snowbirds from all over the north to enjoy the sunny skies and warmth. The rough patch we must all get through, however, is hurricane…
Welcoming Home, Welcome, Guests
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Accommodate Houseguests with Ease

If you’ve had family or friends in town visiting for a long weekend or an extended time, you know they can play a significant role in daily life. Houseguests can also be a key factor when making decisions on purchasing new real estate and…