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Sunday, January 31, 2016
Thursday, January 28, 2016
Beautiful Real Estate Listing for Sale in Bradenton
Check out this cozy 2 bedroom and 2 bathroom in Perico Bay Club. Featuring a glass enclosed and tile floored lanai this home is the perfect real estate option for anyone looking to live close to Anna Maria Island and Bradenton. Another plus about this home is that it's close to the Robinson Preserve and Neil Preserve. Check out the full real estate listing for this beautiful condo that's for sell. #AnnaMariaIsland #PericoBayClub #Bradento #realestate #condoforsale
To schedule a tour, gather further information on this property and to find similar listings, please contact Billi at 941-545-8877
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Saturday, January 23, 2016
Check out these 7 tips for new real estate investors!
So you’ve decided that you want to start investing in real
estate. Great! Check out these tips on how to get started on investing.
- Check your credit score to determine if you’re able to finance a investment property.
- Consider multiple sources for looking at and buying properties. A lot of new investors thing they only have the local Multiple Listing Service (MLS) site or by knocking on doors looking for the opportunity to buy. Don’t forget to check out other real estate sites, auctions, and your local papers.
- Find a good bank or mortgage broker in the area you are financing your investment properties at.
- Get in the mindset that real estate investing is a business. Develop a good business plan that will detail starting and running your business with realistic goals.
- Pick a good neighborhood. You’re going to want to know that you’ll be able to make a profit off of the investment.
- Buy the investment property at a good price. If you can buy a property for 12 times the amount of it’s annual rent- then that’s a good deal.
- Don’t get overexcited. People forget to not invest too much in the beginning. Start small and work. That way you won’t have to magically recoup quickly.
Sunday, December 13, 2015
Check out this gorgeous home!
This beautiful Snead Island home is located at 1760 Amberwynd Circle in Palmetto, FL. Enjoy this captivating 4 bedroom and 3 bath home with family and friends. It's perfect for entertaining! The big, aquarium style windows in the living area provides you with a stunning view of the surrounding real estate. Lets not forget- this home also has a secluded screened-in heated salt water swimming pool. Located only minutes away from Egmont Key and Anna Maria Island, this home is perfect for any family or even as a vacation home. Click the link below to see more information on this listing or give us a call at 941-585-8877.
http://www.annamariaislandrealestateforsale.com/paradise-home-sale-palmetto-anna-maria-life-and-billi-gartman/
To schedule a tour, gather further information on this property and to find similar listings, please contact Billi at 941-545-8877
Friday, December 11, 2015
Is Your House Ready for Santa?
Twas the night before
Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was
stirring, not even a mouse.
The stockings were
hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St
Nicholas soon would be there.
You’ve got your stockings hung and you’ve even put out some
cookies to tide him over. But is your house really ready for Santa? He passed a
message along that he really likes visiting homes that are safe. We’ve made you
a list to be ready for St. Nick when he gets here.
- Holiday dinners: Every family reheats and passes the food around the table all the time; however, it is surprising that so many people don’t be come ill. Make sure to reheat your leftovers to at least 165 degrees F to get rid of harmful bacteria. If you’re saving a plate, make sure to wrap it up and stick it in the fridge to keep it safe.
- Winter Essentials: Make sure to grab all the winter essentials you may need such as salt and a shovel. By having these items you can make sure your family and visiting relative can make it to your front door safely.
- Watch out for the pets and kids: Make sure to keep small snacks like nuts and popcorn, decorative plants, and potentially poisonous foods out of reach of the kids and pets. Also, don’t forget that decorations and other things can pose a hazard for infants. Check out our blog, "How to Childproof Your Home for the Holiday Season", for more tips.
- Secure your home and belongings: Don’t forget to secure your garage, lock the doors, and arm your home security systems. This will keep out the people who will want to take advantage of the holidays. Don’t worry about Santa. He has magic to get the gifts inside homes for the good boys and girls.
- Don’t forget to water your Christmas tree. According to the National Fire Protection Association, the holiday season is the worst time of the year for home fires. Make sure you water your tree daily and keep it at least three feet away from any heat source.
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Winter is right around the corner. Is your house ready?
Winter is right around the corner for many people and I know
they’re probably dreading it too. We’ve created a small checklist for you to
use to prepare your home for the upcoming winter season.
Outside:
- Clean out your gutters- Wait till the last leaf falls around your home and get your gutters cleaned out. If you’re able to do it yourself or even get someone else to help, cleaning your gutters out will prevent blockage during the winter storms.
- Put away your outdoor items- We’ve all thought the same thing “I don’t want to clean or move the furniture”. I know. I felt the same way myself. However, it’s best to clean off all your outdoor items and store them or at least cover them for the season.
- Clean out your fireplace or wood stove if you love having a warm fire or if that’s your primary source of heat. Also have your chimney professionally cleaned and checked out.
- Buy the winter essentials before season hits; so that way you’re not fighting over stuff in the store.
- Check your roof- Grab a ladder or a pair of binoculars and check for damaged, loose, or missing shingles that may possibly leak during storms. Don’t forget to check your seals around the vent stacks and chimneys too. (If your roof is flat and surfaced with asphalt and pebbles, rake or blow off leaves and pine needles. Don’t remove the pebbles though. It will expose the asphalt to sunlight.)
- Water your outdoor plants- not a lot of people know to water their plants even up to the first frost. This will keep your plants from drying out.
- Drain your sprinkler and/or irrigation systems- If there is still water in these it could cause them to bust.
Inside:
- Order a home energy audit- This is great, because the person performing the audit has a tool that shows areas that are loosing heat.
- Tune up your heating system- hire a technician and have them inspect your heating system to make sure it’s clean and in good repair. By having a technician check it out it also measures carbon-monoxide leakage.
- Reverse your ceiling fans- The fan will produce an updraft and push down into the room heated air.
- Swap out your bedding- Clean and store your summer bedding and get the down comforter or heavy blankets out instead. You’ll sleep much better and stay warmer.
- Swap out the clothing in your closet- Bring out your winter clothing and store your warmer clothing (unless you’re in those warmer states- Florida).
- Recaulk around your windows and doors- Check the space between the walls at the door frames and windows. If there is a space bigger than the width of a nickel you should reapply caulk. Check your weather stripping too.
If you click this link, it will take you to a pdf version of this article and you can print it as a checklist for you and your family/friends.
Saturday, December 5, 2015
Checklist: Who to Inform That You're Moving
Once you’ve decided on moving you should start planning on
who you’re going to notify. It’s very important to let business know such as
your insurance, internet, etc so that way you’ll still keep your
product/service. The best way to tell who you need to inform of your move is to
make a list. We’ve made a list that may be of some help; however, you may not
need all of these.
- Friends and family
- Banks, credit card companies and other financial institutions
- Insurance companies
- Local government authorities as appropriate
- Tax authorities
- Utility companies (i.e. gas, electric, water as appropriate – in these cases you may need to talk to them direct to arrange disconnection/connection of services, account opening/closure etc)
- Phone companies – both fixed and mobile
- Satellite/cable TV providers
- Internet service providers
- Doctor, optician and dentist
- Veterinarian
- Schools
- Employers
- Regional driving license offices
- Magazine or newspaper subscriptions
- Clubs, professional associations, motoring organizations etc
- Rental companies
- Mail order companies
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