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Maintenance Corner | Prepping for the stormiest time of year

Share0 Tweet0 Share0 When a hurricane hits, panic can set it making it hard to find items. Prepare now so if there is a storm, you can ensure you, your family, and home are protected.Prep your homeTake steps now to secure your property against rain and high winds. Here’s a few things to start with: Trim […]

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Big Changes! Gainesville’s New Rental Ordinance

Share0 Tweet0 Share0 In 2018, The City of Gainesville Commissioners formed a committee to review the rental ordinances and determine what improvements should be made to help ensure and enforce all rental properties meet enhanced building codes and increased energy efficiency standards.   A stakeholder group was formed with a few of the commissioners, codes enforcement staff, […]

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Maintenance Corner | Preparing your HVAC Unit for the Florida Heat

Share0 Tweet0 Share0 The scorching Florida temps can make it hard to keep your home cool. Here are some tips to ensure your home is comfortable and your unit stays running when the temperatures rise.Maintain Your HAC UnitCan your HVAC unit take the heat this summer? Be sure to schedule an HVAC inspection with a […]

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Why a home inspection can seal your Real Estate deal

Share0 Tweet0 Share0 2020 was a banner year for real estate, and 2021 is off to a strong start. If you’ve been considering buying a home – or selling your current home – it’s a great time to enter the market! And while the process looks a little different these days, real estate transactions are […]

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Spring cleaning toolkit| How to prepare your home for a winning sale this spring

Share0 Tweet0 Share0 There is a good chance that you have considered selling your home or know someone who has, and what better time than now? Spring is often the busiest time for real estate. As the weather warms up homebuyers hope to lock in a property before rates rise. Those hoping to sell a […]

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Maintenance Corner | To repair or replace your deck? 7 Things to check for

Share0 Tweet0 Share0 Do you love outdoor entertaining? I know you’ve likely heard the reports that homes with outdoor spaces are in high demand. This is even more true now in the time of COVID. It allows more room in a cool and natural environment to hang out with friends and family for grilling, lounging, […]

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Maintenance Corner | Picking a paint color based on your personality

Share0 Tweet0 Share0 Choosing a paint color seems like such a simple task, however, if like me, you spend hours on the paint isle pondering over colors that are almost exactly alike. How does such a simple task become so overwhelming.  Sherwin-Williams is doing their part to help narrow down your options. One of their newest […]

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Maintenance Corner | Appliances repair or replace?

Share0 Tweet0 Share0 Appliances are a big-ticket maintenance item for landlords or homeowners, and we understand it can be stressful on your budget too.  Which is why it is important to know what you’re doing when it comes to repairing or replacing your home appliances. Before you consider repairing an appliance ask yourself these 3 questions:How […]

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Maintenance Corner | Winter Home Prep

Share0 Tweet0 Share0 Winter is fast approaching, and if you’re a homeowner, that usually means now’s the time to tackle key maintenance tasks — at least if you want to ensure a warm and comfortable season.There are appliances to check, inspections to complete and exterior tasks to do. Are you ready for the incoming colder […]

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Maintenance Corner: Why do so few renters have renters insurance

Share0 Tweet0 Share0 What’s the big deal with renter’s insurance and why do we require it?One common reason is that many tenants incorrectly assume they are covered by their landlord’s policy, which is unfortunately not true. If you flipped your apartment upside down, everything that would fall out is considered your contents, and therefore your […]

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