Melinda Leake's Blog

Posted on 04/21/2024

If you're working from home, it's important to establish a suitable workspace. Many homeowners are now in charge of their own workspaces and all of the things that come with it: layout, furniture and other features. While it's important to be productive working at home, it's just as important to be healthy and comfortable at work. Here are...

Healthy Living

Home Living

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Posted on 04/16/2024

Another Property Sold - 326 Se 29th Street, Cape Coral, FL 33904

Welcome to this stunning GULF ACCESS pool home in Cape Coral with the most desired southern exposure. This 3 car garage, 3 bed, 2 bath with den home offers everything you need and is being sold furnished. This was a Pinnacle built home in 2019 and includes impact windows and doors, paver drive, and NO ASSESSMENTS or FLOOD INSURANCE required. The open floorplan has granite and 18” tile throughout and tray ceilings. The owner’s suite includes double walk-in closets, a large walk-in rain shower, double vanity and a slider walk-out to the pool & lanai. The back lanai extends the full length of the home, providing ample outdoor space for...

Posted on 04/16/2024

Another Property Sold - 326 Se 29th Street, Cape Coral, FL 33904

Welcome to this stunning GULF ACCESS pool home in Cape Coral with the most desired southern exposure. This 3 car garage, 3 bed, 2 bath with den home offers everything you need and is being sold furnished. This was a Pinnacle built home in 2019 and includes impact windows and doors, paver drive, and NO ASSESSMENTS or FLOOD INSURANCE required. The open floorplan has granite and 18” tile throughout and tray ceilings. The owner’s suite includes double walk-in closets, a large walk-in rain shower, double vanity and a slider walk-out to the pool & lanai. The back lanai extends the full length of the home, providing ample outdoor space for...

Posted on 04/14/2024

3 Ways to Prevent Landslides at Home

While landslides vary in size and severity, avoiding them is an important part of protecting your property. Even if you don't live in a landslide-prone area, there are steps you can take to prevent one from happening in your own backyard. Here are three main ways to prevent landslides: Plant Trees & Shrubs to Strengthen the Ground The...

Posted on 04/07/2024

Mid-Mod: Four DIY ideas for your home

Affectionately known as Mid-Mod, this mid-century interior design movement is heavily influenced by the angular, funky style of the middle of the 20th century. It takes the best of what the late 1950s and early 1960s had to offer and gives it a contemporary twist. Here are four DIY Mid-Mod home decor projects to try: DIY hairpin leg...

Posted on 03/31/2024

A simple guide to reverse mortgage loans

A home is a big investment. As you continue to own a...

Reverse Mortgage

What Is A Reverse Mortgage

Posted on 03/28/2024

3319 Palm Dr, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 now has a new price of $475,000!

MOTIVATED SELLER! Gorgeous inside and out + TURNKEY FURNISHED. DOUBLE CORNER LOT in one of Punta Gorda's fastest growing neighborhoods just minutes to Sunseeker Resort, downtown Punta Gorda, golf courses, Yacht Club & airport. Water access via Charlotte Park Civic Assoc boat ramp. From the minute you walk in, you will notice the pride of ownership with every single detail including, IMPACT WINDOWS, upgraded 200 amp electric panel, 9500 watt GENERATOR with interface hookup, STAINLESS APPLIANCES, new AC, GRANITE counters, custom paint and landscaping and new septic tank. No detail has been overlooked in this beautiful "like brand new"...

Posted on 03/28/2024

3319 Palm Drive, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 now has a new price of $475,000!

MOTIVATED SELLER! Gorgeous inside and out + TURNKEY FURNISHED. DOUBLE CORNER LOT in one of Punta Gorda's fastest growing neighborhoods just minutes to Sunseeker Resort, downtown Punta Gorda, golf courses, Yacht Club & airport. Water access via Charlotte Park Civic Assoc boat ramp. From the minute you walk in, you will notice the pride of ownership with every single detail including, IMPACT WINDOWS, upgraded 200 amp electric panel, 9500 watt GENERATOR with interface hookup, STAINLESS APPLIANCES, new AC, GRANITE counters, custom paint and landscaping and new septic tank. No detail has been overlooked in this beautiful "like brand new"...

Posted on 03/28/2024

3319 Palm Drive, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 now has a new price of $475,000!

MOTIVATED SELLER! Gorgeous inside and out + TURNKEY FURNISHED. Come find your perfect piece of paradise. DOUBLE CORNER LOT in one of Punta Gorda's fastest growing neighborhoods just minutes to Sunseeker Resort, downtown Punta Gorda, golf courses, Yacht Club & airport. Water access via Charlotte Park Civic Assoc boat ramp. From the minute you walk in, you will notice the pride of ownership with every single detail including, IMPACT WINDOWS, upgraded 200 amp electric panel, 9500 watt GENERATOR with interface hookup, STAINLESS APPLIANCES, new AC, GRANITE counters, custom paint and landscaping and new septic tank. No detail has been...

Posted on 03/24/2024

What is a mortgage prepayment penalty?

Mortgage lenders make money primarily through interest...

Posted on 03/21/2024

3319 Palm Drive, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 now has a new price of $485,000!

PRICE REDUCED & OPEN SUNDAY 1-3. Come see Palm Drive on Palm Sunday and find your perfect piece of paradise. DOUBLE CORNER LOT in one of Punta Gorda's fastest growing neighborhoods just minutes to Sunseeker Resort, downtown Punta Gorda, golf courses, Yacht Club & airport. Water access via Charlotte Park Civic Assoc boat ramp. From the minute you walk in, you will notice the pride of ownership with every single detail including, IMPACT WINDOWS, upgraded 200 amp electric panel, 9500 watt GENERATOR with interface hookup, STAINLESS APPLIANCES, new AC, GRANITE counters, custom paint and landscaping and new septic tank. No detail has...

Posted on 03/21/2024

3319 Palm Drive, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 now has a new price of $485,000!

PRICE REDUCED & OPEN SUNDAY 1-3. Come see Palm Drive on Palm Sunday and find your perfect piece of paradise. DOUBLE CORNER LOT in one of Punta Gorda's fastest growing neighborhoods just minutes to Sunseeker Resort, downtown Punta Gorda, golf courses, Yacht Club & airport. Water access via Charlotte Park Civic Assoc boat ramp. From the minute you walk in, you will notice the pride of ownership with every single detail including, IMPACT WINDOWS, upgraded 200 amp electric panel, 9500 watt GENERATOR with interface hookup, STAINLESS APPLIANCES, new AC, GRANITE counters, custom paint and landscaping and new septic tank. No detail has...