https://www.fort-lauderdale-blog.com/my_weblog/ Current views, commentary, and bits of information about Fort Lauderdale - By Keller Williams Realtors Marina Sarabia and Kathleen Costanzo en-US daily 2 Sat, 13 Jul 2019 08:21:00 -0400 http://www.typepad.com/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification https://www.fort-lauderdale-blog.com/my_weblog/2019/07/common-renovation-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them.html https://www.fort-lauderdale-blog.com/my_weblog/2019/07/common-renovation-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them.html You must go into your renovation project with a number, allowing for the fact that it will cost more than what you originally planned—I usually budget myself for at least 25% over estimated expenses for incidentals Eye on the Market Florida Homeowner's Tips Marina Sarabia and Kathleen Costanzo Sat, 13 Jul 2019 08:21:00 -0400 https://www.fort-lauderdale-blog.com/my_weblog/2019/07/saving-for-a-down-payment-moving-back-home-can-help.html https://www.fort-lauderdale-blog.com/my_weblog/2019/07/saving-for-a-down-payment-moving-back-home-can-help.html Most of today’s first-time home-buyers find saving for a down payment the biggest obstacle toward home ownership. Florida Mortgage Real Estate Marina Sarabia and Kathleen Costanzo Tue, 09 Jul 2019 20:47:00 -0400 https://www.fort-lauderdale-blog.com/my_weblog/2019/05/give-your-home-a-modern-makeover.html https://www.fort-lauderdale-blog.com/my_weblog/2019/05/give-your-home-a-modern-makeover.html When you're planning for a modern exterior upgrade, be sure to include the windows as part of your plan. But if it's not in your budget you can always give them a face-lift. Around Fort Lauderdale Florida Home Improvement Homeowner's Tips Real Estate Marina Sarabia and Kathleen Costanzo Thu, 16 May 2019 15:43:00 -0400 https://www.fort-lauderdale-blog.com/my_weblog/2019/05/organize-your-way-to-a-brand-new-bathroom.html https://www.fort-lauderdale-blog.com/my_weblog/2019/05/organize-your-way-to-a-brand-new-bathroom.html If you’re short on storage space, add a shelf on top of your medicine cabinet to neatly and attractively tuck away supplies, such as extra rolls of toilet paper, cleaning supplies, bars of soaps or washcloths. Around Fort Lauderdale Florida Home Improvement Homeowner's Tips Real Estate Marina Sarabia and Kathleen Costanzo Fri, 10 May 2019 20:47:00 -0400 https://www.fort-lauderdale-blog.com/my_weblog/2019/05/tips-for-making-hsa-contributions.html https://www.fort-lauderdale-blog.com/my_weblog/2019/05/tips-for-making-hsa-contributions.html You can invest a portion of your HSA funds in mutual funds to accumulate tax-free growth, some cheap rentals in South Florida -particularly Fort Lauderdale. Around Fort Lauderdale Florida Investments Real Estate Marina Sarabia and Kathleen Costanzo Sat, 04 May 2019 07:45:00 -0400 https://www.fort-lauderdale-blog.com/my_weblog/2019/04/four-ways-to-add-home-value-with-living-landscapes.html https://www.fort-lauderdale-blog.com/my_weblog/2019/04/four-ways-to-add-home-value-with-living-landscapes.html People moving to greener areas experienced an immediate improvement in mental health that was sustained for at least three years. Around Fort Lauderdale Eye on the Market Florida Home Improvement Real Estate Marina Sarabia and Kathleen Costanzo Sun, 28 Apr 2019 07:29:00 -0400 https://www.fort-lauderdale-blog.com/my_weblog/2019/04/top-interior-design-trends-revealed.html https://www.fort-lauderdale-blog.com/my_weblog/2019/04/top-interior-design-trends-revealed.html Homeowners are continuing to gravitate toward color, including warmer and brighter shades, such as jewel tones like emerald green -Whatever you do make sure it covers your style and practical needs. Around Fort Lauderdale Florida Home Improvement Real Estate Marina Sarabia and Kathleen Costanzo Wed, 24 Apr 2019 10:49:00 -0400 https://www.fort-lauderdale-blog.com/my_weblog/2019/01/homeowners-look-out-for-utility-scams.html https://www.fort-lauderdale-blog.com/my_weblog/2019/01/homeowners-look-out-for-utility-scams.html Utility customers are advised to read and heed these reminders - and share them with everyone in the household. Around Fort Lauderdale Florida Real Estate Marina Sarabia and Kathleen Costanzo Wed, 30 Jan 2019 20:53:00 -0500 https://www.fort-lauderdale-blog.com/my_weblog/2018/12/how-to-know-if-mold-has-made-its-way-into-your-home.html https://www.fort-lauderdale-blog.com/my_weblog/2018/12/how-to-know-if-mold-has-made-its-way-into-your-home.html If you have recurring leakage problems in your home, there’s a good chance you have mold. So if you have water stains on walls, floors or ceilings, or bubbling, peeling or cracking paint, be sure to check for mold. 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