Melinda Leake's Blog

Posted on 03/21/2021

HOAs: Could They Truly Benefit a Neighborhood?

Photo by Andrey_Popov via Shutterstock An HOA — or Homeowners' Association — is an organization in your subdivision or community that creates and enforces regulations and rules for the properties and residents. If a property is part of an HOA's jurisdiction, buying it automatically makes you a member. Therefore, you are required to pay HOA dues that cover...

Community

+ 6 more

Posted on 03/14/2021

First-Time Homebuyers: Common Mistakes to Avoid

Photo by Mohamed Hassan via Pixabay It’s part of the American DNA to want to own a home. It can be your immense joy or become a nightmare if you don’t avoid some of these first-time buyer lapses in judgment. What to Avoid Overbuying. The mantra used to be “buy the biggest house you can afford.” After all...

Home Buying

Mistakes

+ 3 more

Posted on 03/07/2021

How to Cultivate Succulents Indoors

Image by Milada Vigerova from Pixabay Caring for indoor succulents is not as intimidating as it may seem. Even though growing them can be a challenge, there are lots of care tips that could make things easier. Succulents are not the ideal plants to grow indoors but that should not stop you from growing them. With the right...

Indoor Gardening

Gardening Tips

+ 1 more

Posted on 02/28/2021

Things You Need to Consider Before You Host a Home Showing

A home showing often plays a key role in the property selling journey. In fact, if your house dazzles a buyer during a showing, you may receive an offer to purchase your residence shortly after this individual views your home. Of course, there is no guarantee that a house showing will lead to a fast, profitable home selling experience....

Showing

Tips On Selling

+ 1 more

Posted on 02/21/2021

How to Lift Your Home's Mood with Aromatherapy

Photo by Seksak Kerdkanno via Pixabay Diffusing aromas in your home is a great way to settle in, relax and enjoy a fresh, clean scent that calms the nerves. How Do We Know Aromatherapy Works? Research gives us the scoop. Take lavender, for example. Research shows lavender: Eases nervousness much better than a placebo. Raises people's scientifically measured...

Home Living

+ 1 more

Posted on 02/14/2021

Tips for Financing Your Second Home Affordably

Photo by Vlada Karpovich from Pexels Buying a second home is an exceptional opportunity. You can expand your real estate portfolio, creating an investment strategy for building wealth over the long term. It’s also nice to have a home, one you can use on the weekends to get away. Whether you want to buy a home on the...

Financing

Second Home

+ 1 more

Posted on 02/07/2021

Enjoying the Glamour of Florida Living

Photo by Peter Kraayvanger via Pixabay Have you ever considered moving to Florida? Step away from what you see on television. Is it really everything you thought it would be? The truthful answer is … it could be. Florida is one of those places that you have to see it to believe it. Imagine waking up to sunshine...

Moving

Florida

+ 6 more

Posted on 01/31/2021

Caring for Your HVAC Unit

Photo by Mitchell Luo on Unsplash When it comes to keeping a home cool in the summer months and keeping it warm during the winter, there's no more important unit than the HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) system. But like every major home system, HVAC units have a shelf life, and this is usually in the neighborhood...

HVAC

Maintenance

+ 1 more

Posted on 01/24/2021

Tips for Buying a Penthouse

Photo by Mostafa Safadel on Unsplash The penthouse is the pinnacle of real estate in many markets -- and places like New York and Miami -- have plenty of options to choose from. It's easy to get caught up in great decor or fall in love with a view, but there are other considerations as well. Here's what...

Luxury

Buyer Tips

+ 1 more

Posted on 03/24/2021

Another Property Sold - 12665 SW Kingsway Circle #a-4, Lake Suzy, FL 34269

Price Reduced !!! EASY LIVING!!! Beautiful END unit condominium- 2 bedroom 2 bath with a den that can easily convert to a 3rd bedroom. This beautiful Villa has been well cared for by the long term homeowners. This home was designed to be handicap accessible throughout. This condo offers beautiful views of the pond and golf course which is soon to become a brand new 18- hole pro golf course. This villa is very well designed and offers lots of room and storage space throughout. This location is close to airports in Punta Gorda, RSW Airport in Ft. Myers, shopping, restaurants, and I-75. This condo has tile floors in the kitchen. The living...

Real Estate

Lake Suzy

+ 2 more

Posted on 03/09/2021

372 Concordia Street, Punta Gorda, FL 33983 now has a new price of $53,900!

ONE OF THE FEW WATER VIEW LOTS REMAINING. Partially cleared so you'll be able to keep as much privacy and shade as you like. A great location for building your new single-family home. 85' front footage so you'll have room for the 3 car garage. Upscale golf and nature loving community. Deep Creek subdivision, one of our county’s more popular communities, is a planned community with all homesites fronting open space "greenbelts" which are maintained by the Homeowners Association. Home values are protected through deed restrictions in this subdivision which has city water and sewer available. Nearby is Deep Creek Golf Club, a challenging...

Real Estate

Punta Gorda

+ 2 more

Posted on 02/11/2021

Another Property Sold - 3239 Purple Martin Drive #122, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

UPSCALE WATERFRONT CONDO, WITH A DEEDED DOCK AND LIFT. Shows like a model home. Don't miss this one. Quick Harbor access via Buckley's Pass. This 2 bed/2bath + bonus room, 3rd bedroom or office, 1 car garage, home is top notch and in move-in ready condition featuring diagonally laid tile throughout the main living areas and bathrooms, tray ceiling with crown molding inlay, custom light fixtures and custom paint throughout. Recent improvements include 16 Seer High Efficiency A/C unit, refrigerator, dishwasher, garbage disposal, hot water heater, under sink R/O water system, upgraded thermostat allows for remote programming, new tile...

Showing Results

313 - 324 of394