Airbnb vs. Hotels If you already own an Airbnb, you know that the business is alive and well in St. Petersburg. By offering travelers cheaper prices and more unique ways to experience the city, Airbnbs are stiff competition to the traditional Bed & Breakfast Inns and, in some cases, to the local hotels. To certain Continue reading…
Everything You Need to Know About Cookware
Whether you are a casual, occasional or gourmet cook you need cookware that fits your needs in order to cook to the best of your ability. With the wide variety of sets on the market today, finding the right set can be a confusing and time-consuming process. Here is some basic information from Better Homes Continue reading…
Rental Property Maintenance Tips for Landlords
Being a landlord or property manager is more than viewing tenants as dollars signs. It’s about building mutually respectful relationships and creating goodwill that will make working with your tenant on fixing repairs and showing the property to prospective new tenants at the end of a lease go smoother. A fundamental rule to being a Continue reading…
Rising Mortgage Rates
Last week mortgage rates jumped to their highest level since 2011, signaling a shift from a time of very cheap loans to a higher rate environment that could negatively impact first-time buyers and slow home price appreciation. The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 4.61% last week from 4.55% last week, according Continue reading…
Your Moving Day Checklist – Tips to Help You Prepare
Moving from one home to another is not for the faint-hearted. It requires thoughtful advanced planning and preparation. The better organized you are, the less likely you are to make mistakes. Here is a checklist of helpful tips to make Moving Day as stress-free as possible. Two Weeks before the Move Create a moving inventory Continue reading…
Understanding the Difference between Tax Assessed Value, Tax Appraised Value and Market Assessed Value
Have you ever wondered what your home is worth? The answer to that question depends on what you mean by value. Here are the three “value” distinctions, according to the Zillow Group. Tax assessed value This figure varies throughout the U.S. since it is determined by the taxing authority of the city, county, or state Continue reading…
Top 5 Best and Worst Home Improvements
If you are thinking of a specific renovation project that will improve the resale value of your home, you will want to determine which one will give you the best return on your investment – meaning pick the projects that will add the most value to your house with the least cost to you. Upgrades Continue reading…
Best Interior Paint Colors for Selling Your Home
When preparing your house for sale, you want to select paint colors that appeal to the majority of buyers. You want to help them to envision themselves living there. As a general rule, it is best to choose colors that are light, neutral and inviting and avoid colors that are dark or taste specific. A Continue reading…
“Green” Sleep – Best Air Purifying Plants to Have in Your House
In 2014 the Center for Disease Control (CDC) labeled sleep deprivation a public health epidemic with serious consequences including depression, ADHD, cardiovascular disease, obesity, Type 2 Diabetes, and hormone imbalance. Sleep deprivation has also been linked to inflammation and is a common culprit for symptoms like bloating, fatigue, headaches and foggy thinking. This alarming data Continue reading…
The Transformation of St. Petersburg’s Skyline
It seems wherever you go these days in downtown St. Pete you hear a cacophony of construction. Cranes, construction workers in neon jackets and sidewalk closed signs are common place sights. For pedestrians, cyclists and drivers, traversing downtown is a daily challenge of your patience and safety awareness. Nearly a half billion dollars’ worth of Continue reading…
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