Bill and Aby Brooks, REALTORS®'s Blog

Posted on 04/28/2019

It sounded like such a good idea, right? Update the kitchen, do some painting, some new fixtures, maybe some landscaping and then you can sell your home for top dollar or create the home of your dreams. As the days turn into weeks, then months and your bank account slowly drains down, that perfect home starts to seem...

Home Remodel

Renovations

Posted on 04/21/2019

Mapping out a Safe 5k Run in a New Town

Outside exercise like running a certain distance can be a great way to workout, be physically fit, and even reduce weight. You don't need any gear or pay an excessive fee just to be a member of a gym. Running is the perfect outdoor exercise. Running not only makes you physically fit but also gives you a chance...

Posted on 04/14/2019

Set up an Entryway Table

The first thing you see when you come home is your entryway. No one wants to go back to a cluttered house, and organizing your entry is the first step. The challenge though is that because it is the first place you land, it becomes where everything else falls too. It’s the catch-all for the mail and magazines,...

Posted on 04/07/2019

How to Style a Coffee Table

A coffee table is a bit trickier to decorate than a dining table, but with some expert tips, your coffee table is just a few minutes from being perfect. Here are some styling tips for a coffee table to consider next time you are touching up the interior decor in your home: Stack up your books Coffee tables...

Posted on 03/31/2019

Signs Your HVAC System Needs An Upgrade

Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (or HVAC) is a technology used by homeowners to provide heating and cooling. A good HVAC system will ensure that your home is comfortable, especially in extreme weather conditions. HVAC systems are known to last for more than a decade, but you shouldn't rely entirely on 'vintage' heating/cooling units, so you don't get...

Home Heating

Air Conditioner

Posted on 04/14/2019

3020 Bear Bay Road, Myakka City, FL 34251 now has a new price of $389,000!

Room to roam! Welcome home to this custom built, one owner, warm country home sitting on 5 pristine acres with 2 stocked ponds, a 36x72 horse barn (has 3 stalls with flexible plan to allow for at least 3 more stalls) with an attached workshop "man-cave or she-shed", fenced and cross-fenced, 22x8 hay storage area with equipment parking. Also a dirt berm for "whatever". Ready for your horses and livestock TODAY! This home features expansive porches on both the front and rear of the home, 3 beds 2 baths, hand-laid pine tongue & groove flooring, double pane windows. Lovingly maintained, recent improvements include: New Roof 2017, Well Pump...

Posted on 04/10/2019

8876 Etera Drive, Sarasota, FL 34238 now has a new price of $314,000!

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...

Posted on 04/08/2019

Video Tour - 1306 406TH Court E, Myakka City, FL 34251

Modern rustic luxury in a private and pristine setting. Custom home built by McKenzie Homes featuring 4 bedrooms 2-1/2 baths, a saltwater pool on 12+ acres w/ an attached garage AND stand-alone workshop PLUS a 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...

Posted on 04/08/2019

1306 406TH Court E, Myakka City, FL 34251 is now new to the market!

Modern rustic luxury in a private and pristine setting. Custom home built by McKenzie Homes featuring 4 bedrooms 2-1/2 baths, a saltwater pool on 12+ acres w/ an attached garage AND stand-alone workshop PLUS a 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...

Posted on 04/07/2019

Video Tour - 3020 Bear Bay Road, Myakka City, FL 34251

Room to roam! Welcome home to this custom built, one owner, warm country home sitting on 10+ pristine acres with 2 stocked ponds, a 36x72 horse barn (has 3 stalls with flexible plan to allow for at least 3 more stalls) with an attached workshop "man-cave or she-shed", fenced and cross-fenced, 22x8 hay storage area with equipment parking. Also a dirt berm for "whatever". Ready for your horses and livestock TODAY! This home features expansive porches on both the front and rear of the home, 3 beds 2 baths, hand-laid pine tongue & groove flooring, double pane windows. Lovingly maintained, recent improvements include: New Roof 2017, Well Pump...

Posted on 04/07/2019

Video Tour - 6807 Wauchula Rd, Myakka City, FL 34251

The possibilities are endless: 4 bedroom, 2 bath concrete block home including an in-law suite, 4 workshop areas: 25x12 Garage, 26x20 shop area tall enough to accommodate an auto lift, 32x21 shop, 32x24 barn with 10ft clearance for trailer parking or convert to horse/livestock barn. The home features a new roof in 2017, Russian marble kitchen countertops, custom hardwood faced cabinets and trim in many areas of the home and ceramic tile flooring throughout. The attached in-law suite has a second living area and kitchenette. Bring your boat, RV, horses and livestock and enjoy the country life with no HOA. This property is fenced and...

Posted on 04/03/2019

8876 Etera Drive, Sarasota, FL 34238 now has a new price of $319,000!

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...