Bill and Aby Brooks, REALTORS®'s Blog

Posted on 09/13/2020
Three Things You Can Do to Sell Your Home Quickly
If you're getting ready to put your house on the market, your mind is probably flooded with dozens of unanswerable questions. Much of your uncertainty may revolve around the marketability of your home and how quickly a qualified buyer will come along. Although there are factors over which you have little control, there are several things you can do...
Curb Appeal
How To Hire A Real Estate Agent
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Posted on 09/06/2020
Five Extreme Features of Today's Luxury Homes
Photo by Tom Pottiger on Unsplash As home technology becomes more advanced and affordable, the extreme features of yesterday's luxury homes are becoming more and more standard. Here's an assembled a top-five features in today's luxury homes that will still take your breath away. Some are tech-based, others are designed more with ultimate homeowner comfort in mind. Regardless,...
Luxury
Home Design
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Posted on 08/30/2020
Quick Guide for Home Financing for Freelancers
Photo by 200 Degrees via Pixabay The gig economy has exploded over the past decade. Today, around 36% of the US workforce is freelancing and many more or self-employed small business owners. While being your own boss does afford you great freedom to set your hours and often work where you want, you may face extra scrutiny when...
Mortgage
Financing
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Posted on 08/23/2020
Tips for Painting your Interior
Image by kitzcorner from Shutterstock Don’t underestimate the importance of a fresh coat of paint when it comes to preparing to sell your home. Apart from changing the look of your space, it also adds to the value of your house. Painting can make your home feel brand new and attract the attention of serious buyers. While painting...
Painting Tips
Interior Painting
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Posted on 08/16/2020
4 Ways to Save for Your Down Payment
Image by Gino Crescoli from Pixabay Although a 20 percent down payment is no longer the norm, you still need to save a considerable amount to cover all the initial costs of buying a home. With median down payments at seven percent, a $250,000 home will require a down payment of $17,500. Plus, you need to have funds...
Saving Money
Downpayment
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Posted on 08/09/2020
Smart Home Technology That Can Boost your Energy Efficiency
Image by Dan LeFebvre from Unsplash Smart home tech makes it easy to find information in an instant, turn on or off the television without getting up and even see who just rang your doorbell, but it can also help you be more energy efficient. Saving energy does more than just cut your electric bills, it allows you...
Smart Home Technology
Technology
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Posted on 08/02/2020
Choosing the Right Property to Flip
Photo by Jonny Lindner via Pixabay Making a flip profitable starts with one straightforward requirement: find a great deal. These tips are straightforward but crucial if you want to nail your first flip or your tenth. 1. Spread the Word that You're In The Market By this point you should have a rock star team nailed down--a few...
Buying
Flipping
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Posted on 07/26/2020
Weekend Kitchen Upgrades
Photo by Mark McCammon via Pexels If you usually spend your weekend sorting for ways to update your home, then doing some minor kitchen upgrades might be the ideal way to spend this weekend. Here are some easy kitchen projects that you can do in just a couple days, and you’ll be glad you did. 1. Change Your...
Diy
Home Improvement
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Posted on 07/19/2020
DIY: Rolling Plant Caddy
Photo by Huy Phan from Pexels Plants and flower pots can be heavy items to move around. The good news is you can eliminate the trouble with a rolling plant caddy. You can build one yourself using rustic wood or precut pieces from your local home store. Stability is the key here. Plan to build the caddy large...
Gardening Tips
Patio Plants
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Posted on 07/12/2020
Top Real Estate Trends for 2020
Photo by Gerd Altmann via Pixabay As 2019 draws to a close, people aren't just turning the page on a new year but also a new decade. With a new decade comes new trends in the real estate industry. The 2010s were a time of drastic shifts in the real estate market. This new decade is sure to...
Market
Market Trends
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Posted on 09/15/2020
Another Property Sold - 1330 Gantt Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34232
The possibilities are endless: Rarely available, Over half an acre in the heart of Sarasota, No HOA! May be possible to divide into 2 lots, and/or build second residence; check and verify options with county. Live in the home and/or build new! Existing stilt home features 2 beds, 1 bath, an expansive deck and parking, workshop or barn space under the home. The home features a new roof in 2010, ready for your boat, RV, critters and enjoy the country life in town with no HOA. Bring your finishing touches, the home has been used as a rental property and is ready for some TLC. This property is fenced and located at the end of a dead end road...
Real Estate
Sarasota
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Posted on 08/26/2020
Another Property Rented - 1679 Loma Linda Street, Sarasota, FL 34239
Nestled among million dollar homes and located West of Trail in the Southside Village area, convenient to Sarasota Bay front, Marina Jack, St. Armands Circle, Lido Beach, Longboat Key, Sarasota Memorial Hospital and Downtown Sarasota. Enjoy the Florida lifestyle in a Cozy Florida Bungalow situated on a tree canopied street with picket fence. This home boasts 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open kitchen plan, a bonus reading room or Florida room, plantation shutters, solid surface flooring and counter-tops throughout, tastefully updated while maintaining original charm. Relax in the bonus reading room or entertain guests while barbecuing in the...
Real Estate
Sarasota
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