Category: Home Improvment

5 Easy Steps to Prepare for a House Showing

Posted on July 24, 2020 by Great Florida Homes

So, you’re trying to sell your house or condominium? Well, you may think it’s as simple as hiring an agent, listing the house, and waiting around, but there’s a lot more to it than that. What you may not realize is that it can take a while, and you are likely to have many showings …

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How to sell a house that needs renovations

Posted on July 1, 2020 by Great Florida Homes

If you’re planning on selling your house in South Florida, you may be concerned if your house needs tons of repairs and renovations that you won’t get the value of the property in the sale. Since completing those renovations can cost thousands of dollars, it’s not in everyone’s best interest, or even within their means, …

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Great Florida Homes: South Florida City Guide

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Great Florida Homes

South Florida spans the Florida Gold Coast. With sandy beaches, incomparable weather, and communities with a sunny disposition, South Florida has much to offer people in all stages of life. If you’ve decided to move to South Florida, one of your first big hurdles will be to pick a city to live in. In South …

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Tips for Hiring Licensed Contractors in South Florida

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Great Florida Homes

If you’re planning on renovating your south Florida home, flipping a house, or even performing maintenance on your deck, you’ll need to hire a licensed contractor. But there are plenty of horror stories about unfortunate folks who hired the wrong contractor and ended up wasting thousands of dollars and months of time. Let’s go over …

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Remodeling Ideas to Instantly Boost Your Home’s Value

Posted on March 14, 2020 by Great Florida Homes

If you’re thinking of selling your south Florida home or renting it out, you might be a bit dissatisfied when its estimated value isn’t as high as you hoped. But you can remodel many aspects of your home to boost its value instantly. Let’s go over the top 5 ways now. Remodel the Kitchen The …

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Kitchen Renovations On A Budget to Boost Your Home’s Value

Posted on February 28, 2020 by Great Florida Homes

If you’re thinking about renovating the kitchen in your South Florida home, but aren’t sure that you have the budget to get the job done, think again. You don’t need to revamp every aspect of your kitchen to make it look new again – a handful of thoughtful touches can do the trick. Here’s where …

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How to Successfully Rent Out Your South Florida Property

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Great Florida Homes

Looking for a way to share the beauty of South Florida while earning some extra income? If you’ve got a property that is vacant for the summer, winter, or other period of time, renting your home out could allow you to retire sooner and move in – or just earn passive income regularly. Below are …

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Guide to Oceanfront Real Estate in South Florida

Posted on November 6, 2019 by Great Florida Homes

Owning an oceanfront property in a beautiful place like South Florida is a dream for many soon-to-be homeowners. Just imagine: You wake up in the morning, and when you glance out the bedroom window, you see an expanse of golden sand before an expanse of the clear blue ocean. It may sound like something of …

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The Big Move: Tips for Packing, Unpacking, and Settling Down

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Great Florida Homes

If you’ve settled on a South Florida home and are gearing up for the big move, there’s undoubtedly a lot on your mind. Moving is both exciting and stressful – the time spent packing and unpacking. As realtors, we understand that moving can be daunting for anyone, from first-time homeowners to frequent home hoppers. Packing …

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How to Increase the Value of Your South Florida Home

Posted on July 31, 2019 by Great Florida Homes

It is a buyer’s market for real estate out there, which means that when it comes to selling a home, the buyer holds a substantial amount of say over how much they are willing to pay. One way to get the most out of your house when selling is to spruce it up to appeal …

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