Bill and Aby Brooks, REALTORS®'s Blog

Posted on 03/24/2019
A Touch of Spring
Spring brings with it bright colors, beautiful scents and a new vibrancy to the world around you. Why wouldn’t you want to bring that feeling into your home? The trouble is, you’ll soon want to bring a sense of summer and then fall into your home as well. What can you do to add touches of spring to...
Home Decor
Spring
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Posted on 03/18/2019
How to Clean Your Home After the Flu
It's imperative that you clean up your home appropriately whenever a member of your household has had the flu to prevent other members of the house from getting sick too. Not just that, a germ-free home also provides some form of protection for everyone. To clean thoroughly, you will need cleaning supplies like disinfectant and sanitizing solutions. You...
Flu
Cleaning Tips
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Posted on 03/11/2019
3 Things You Need to Know Before You Buy a Home
Buying your dream home may prove to be a long, arduous process. Thankfully, those who prepare for the homebuying journey can limit the risk of encountering hurdles along the way. And as a result, these homebuyers may be better equipped than others to enjoy a fast, seamless property buying experience. Now, let's take a look at three things you...
Buying A Home
Buyer Tips
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Posted on 03/04/2019
Go Green with a Modular Home
Being environmentally conscious is important to you. Your goal is to produce less waste in as many avenues as possible. You want to control your carbon footprint. If any of these statements describe you take a moment before you start drawing up plans for a stick-built home and consider your modular options. Prefabricated houses are an excellent option...
Modular Homes
Living Green
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Posted on 03/26/2019
Another Property Sold - 3721 Stokes Drive, Sarasota, FL 34232
BRIGHT and UPDATED MOVE-IN READY HOME with FENCED YARD in the HEART OF SARASOTA! This sturdy block home features 3 bedrooms, 1 and a half bathrooms, a fenced yard and carport. The kitchen features eat-in space, all new cabinetry with stainless steel appliances, granite counter-tops and a walk-in pantry. The bathrooms have been updated with vanities, lighting, newer plumbing fixtures. Additional updates include newer wood laminate flooring throughout main living areas, recent interior & exterior paint, 2015 AC, 2015 ROOF, lighting and fans. This smart floor-plan features a bonus room providing flexibility for an office/den, playroom or media...
Real Estate
Sarasota
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Posted on 03/15/2019
6807 Wauchula Rd, Myakka City, FL 34251 is now new to the market!
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...
Real Estate
Myakka City
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Posted on 03/09/2019
3020 Bear Bay Road, Myakka City, FL 34251 is now new to the market!
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...
Real Estate
Myakka City
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Posted on 03/06/2019
8876 Etera Drive, Sarasota, FL 34238 now has a new price of $322,400!
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...
Real Estate
Sarasota
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Posted on 03/01/2019
Another Property Sold - 4451 6TH Avenue E, Bradenton, FL 34208
Fantastic location and value in Braden River Lakes neighborhood. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home features cathedral ceilings, fully fenced yard, screened lanai, rear deck area with pavers, screened entryway and so much more to see in person. Enjoy the spacious eat-in kitchen with additional storage cabinetry plus second dining area which could be used as office space. The master suite opens onto the lanai and features an updated shower. The rear yard is fully fenced and is partially shaded by a sturdy oak tree. Enjoy the amenities of Braden River Lakes at the community pool, tennis and volleyball courts, gazebo, BBQ area and playground. Low...
Real Estate
Bradenton
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Posted on 02/25/2019
Another Property Sold - 4166 Summertree Road, Venice, FL 34293
Preserve view home, New AC 2018, New roof 2016 and plumbing was previously re-piped. All the major renovations have been done, ready for you to make it your own. Located on a cul-de-sac with one of a kind view of ancient oak and native plantings makes for peaceful living with plenty of room and privacy. Plumbing has been re-piped. This home boasts an expansive lanai with triple fully pocketed sliders which open onto the custom pavered extended courtyard, perfect for entertaining. This bright three bedroom, two bath home features soaring ceilings and plenty of natural light. Lovingly maintained home with new AC 2018, new tile roof...
Real Estate
Venice
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Posted on 02/25/2019
568 Fallbrook Drive, Venice, FL 34292 now has a new price of $219,900!
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,...
Real Estate
Venice
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