Bill and Aby Brooks, REALTORS®'s Blog

Stay Aggressive During the Home Selling Journey

Posted on 05/26/2019

The real estate market offers no guarantees for house sellers. Thus, even if your home boasts lots of great features and is available at an appealing price, there is no guarantee that your residence will sell quickly. Ultimately, a home seller must act aggressively to promote his or her residence to the right groups of buyers. With an aggressive...

Tips On Selling

Selling Your Home

Posted on 05/19/2019

Home Staging 101

If you've spent much time online seeking ways to sell your home, you've probably run across "professional home staging" options. While many of these are a great choice, they can be cost-prohibitive if your agent doesn't include those services with your sale. You aren't left in the lurch though, you can do a variety of things with your...

Staging Your Home

Home Seller

How to Cook at Home More Often

Posted on 05/12/2019

Many people find it difficult to find the time and energy to prepare meals at home. Cooking at home may seem like another task on your to-do list for the day, but it carries many benefits for you and your family. It not only benefits your wallet, but it will also create lasting memories with your loved ones....

Cooking

Meal Planning

Posted on 05/05/2019

Stuffing the Piggy Bank

The idea of homeownership can seem daunting if you doubt you can save up a down payment. After all, even a modest house on a conventional mortgage requires twenty percent plus the closing costs. When saving up seems out of reach, try these creative tips to grow your nest egg: Delay gratification A lofty word for a simple...

Saving Money

Down Payment

4314 19TH Avenue W, Bradenton, FL 34209 is now new to the market!

Posted on 06/03/2019

Neat as a pin and updates galore! Do not miss this stunning and open floor plan, 3 bedroom, 3 full bath, block home plus a fantastic fenced yard including a new 2018 "Tuff-shed"/workshop loaded with upgrades and painted to match the home. Thoughtfully landscaped with dwarf apple trees, olive tree, lemon cocktail tree, blueberry bushes, pineapple plants and surrounded by rubber mulch. Welcome home to this spacious and recently renovated home with granite counter tops, light cabinetry, Stainless Steel Appliance, kitchen faucet with filter and a breakfast bar. Additional recent improvements include updated electric, recent AC and ducting,...

Bradenton

Another Property Sold - 4816 Tamarack Trail, Venice, FL 34293

Posted on 05/31/2019

WATER VIEW 2/2/2 WITH A DEN - beautiful, MAINTENANCE FREE section of SOUTHWOOD. NEW WINDOWS 2016, NEW ROOF 2015. GRANITE COUNTERS, STAINLESS APPLIANCES, WOOD LAMINATE FLOORING, SUNROOM AND LARGE EXTENDED LANAI - NEW SCREENING. PLANTATION SHUTTERS AND VERTIGLIDE window treatments. HIGH CEILINGS, FRENCH DOORS TO DEN. Master has a LARGE WALK IN CLOSET - MASTER BATH has TWO SINKS, SHOWER AND PRIVATE WATER CLOSET. Guest bath has a TUB/SHOWER combo. SEE THE AERIAL VIDEO OF VENICE - WATCH VIRTUAL TOUR 1. Conveniently located near the new West Villages, Venice Island and Manasota...

Venice

Another Property Sold - 8876 Etera Drive, Sarasota, FL 34238

Posted on 05/21/2019

Sparkling Water View Villa located in the exclusive Sarasota resort-style, gated Palmer Ranch community of VillageWalk. Situated on a desirable corner-lot enjoy peaceful living with plenty of privacy. This bright and open, two bedroom villa features the larger 1693sf split-bedroom floorplan with two master suites, walk-in closets and baths in each wing. Enjoy the extended, screened lanai overlooking the water and central flex den/media/formal dining room with custom built-in shelving, perfect for entertaining. Ceramic tile and laminate flooring throughout makes care a breeze. Soaring cathedral ceilings and triple sliding glass doors allow...

Sarasota

Another Property Sold - 1306 406TH Court E, Myakka City, FL 34251

Posted on 05/17/2019

Modern rustic luxury in a private and pristine setting. Custom home built by McKenzie Homes in 2018 featuring 4 bedrooms 2-1/2 baths, a saltwater pool on 12+ acres w/attached garage AND stand-alone workshop PLUS 3 stall barn & RV hook-up. This one of a kind equestrian estate features polished concrete floors, 10ft ceilings throughout, a chef’s kitchen w/custom under-mount quartz farm sink, custom cabinetry, a SCOTTSMAN independent ice-maker for endless amounts of “the good ice”, custom pantry w/quartz counters & a coffee bar w/multiple outlets for all your specialty appliances. The kitchen also features a counter height granite bar area for...

Myakka City

Another Property Sold - 568 Fallbrook Drive, Venice, FL 34292

Posted on 05/13/2019

Sparkling Lake View home located in the Wentworth neighborhood of Venice Golf & Country Club. Situated on a cul-de-sac makes for peaceful living with plenty of privacy. Bright three bedroom, two bath home features your own PRIVATE SPA on the screened lanai overlooking the lake and soaring nearly 10 foot ceilings with plenty of natural light throughout. Enjoy quiet morning coffee in the breakfast nook or entertain in the formal dining room featuring a wet-bar, so much more to see in person. So convenient to shopping, schools, restaurants, sandy beaches of Venice and Manasota Key, the Legacy biking trail and historic downtown Venice,...

Venice

Another Property Sold - 4774 Kerry Lane, Sarasota, FL 34232

Posted on 05/03/2019

Move-in ready and plenty of room to grow! Do not miss this 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home with a flexible floor-plan a bonus living room/gathering room and spacious backyard with room for a POOL! Master bedroom features Ensuite bath and walk-in closet. New roof in 2017, updated electrical panel 2016, New AC in 2010, recent paint and laminate flooring throughout with tile in kitchen and baths. Enjoy the large, fenced, private yard shaded by beautiful mature oak trees. Newer Kitchen opens to both the family room and living room with counter height bar seating great for entertaining. Indoor laundry is thoughtfully located just off the kitchen. ...

Sarasota