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Finishing touches – colorful accents, artwork and decorative objects or family heirlooms – add flair and impart character to home. They visually tell your story and infuse a sense of soul – they transform your house into a home. Interiors – Bringing the Look Together WALLS and GROUPINGS Your walls are a backdrop and focal  Continue reading…

The term “Open Floor Plan” when used in residential architecture refers to a house or condo in which two or more traditional use spaces are joined to form a much larger space by eliminating some of the partition walls that http://estelia.com/wp-admin/post-new.php#visibilitynormally divide rooms. Since about 1990, the Open Floor Plan has been the dominant trend  Continue reading…

For sellers and buyers choosing the right Realtor can make a significant difference in how fast you buy or sell a house, the amount you receive or pay and the seamless completion of the transaction. In St. Petersburg, Florida these days, however, finding a knowledgeable, ethical and compatible agent can be a challenge given the  Continue reading…

The skyline of downtown St. Petersburg is magnificent with sun-washed luxury condos, stately palm trees, pristine parks and seemingly endless waterfront. Take a drive through downtown on any given day and you’ll see new residential construction everywhere….condos, town homes and apartments. The luxury market has finally reached St. Petersburg! Here is a sampling of some  Continue reading…

If you own a home, chances are a Home Warranty repair and maintenance safety net could come in handy. In today’s busy world many homeowners just aren’t equipped to perform even the smallest of repairs, especially when they come at the most inconvenient times. For some of us a handy family member nearby could do the  Continue reading…

Looking for Inexpensive Ways to Improve Your Home’s Curb Appeal? Estelia has been active in St. Petersburg’s busy real estate market for over twenty years. Her experience is a great asset for clients, especially when it comes to knowing what potential buyers are looking for. She tells them to “focus on exterior home improvements because  Continue reading…

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…

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…

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…

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…