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Real (estate) Valentine’s Day memories
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. In honor of the holiday for romance, we thought we’d mix some puppy-love nostalgia with our grown-up love of the real estate business. Remember those candy conversation hearts we exchanged when we were in elementary school? Each one had a special message for our special friends, and we exchanged handfuls of them with a giddy giggle or a fanciful flirt. As I was dusting off the bow and arrow in preparation of doing my best Cupid impersonation with husband Tony on Tuesday, it occurred to me that some of the sweet phrases on those sugary little treats could double as advice for those who are buying or selling homes in Hernando County, Florida. So, as THE Gail Spada TEAM blows a big kiss to our customers and readers of the TEAM Works blog, we offer a few two-word tidbits that just might help … Continue reading
Florida pool homes: Asset or aggravation?
To pool, or not to pool? That is today’s question Whether ‘tis nobler in Florida to suffer the summer sun and outrageous heat, or to take haven in your AC or cool pool seat … My apologies to William Shakespeare for amending the third act of Hamlet to set the stage for this week’s TEAM Works post. But it is a question I get all the time. From sellers it is “Will my pool make my home easier to sell?” From buyers it is “Will buying a pool home increase its long-term value?” Or, also from buyers, especially from those coming from Up North, “Can I maintain the pool?” I don’t mean to cop-out on answering this question, but here’s the answer: It depends. Florida has as many, if not more, pools per property than any state. But because the Sunshine State is such a retirement haven for people from … Continue reading
Outdoor tools every first-time homeowner needs
A few weeks ago I wrote about a single professional who had just bought her first home. The day after she closed on the house she realized she was ill-equipped to tackle even the most simple items on a long list of move-in chores. The problem wasn’t that she didn’t have the desire or the ability to follow instructions; it was that she did not have the tools. After all, she had lived in apartments for more than a quarter-century and her home-repair experience consisted of dialing the landlord. Most of us who have owned one or more homes — and especially those of us who are fortunate enough to have a spouse like mine who is both willing and capable to tackle repair and improvement projects — take our tools for granted. That is one reason I recently compiled and published a start-up homeowner’s tool kit. As a REALTOR®, … Continue reading
New home buyer? Be cool with your tools!
We are seeing more and more first-time home buyers in Hernando County. They are taking advantage of a buyer-friendly housing market, low interest rates and other incentives. That’s great for them and great for THE Gail Spada TEAM, as we connect buyers with sellers. But, as an experienced REALTOR®, it also is interesting to observe some of these darling “newbies” moving into their new digs woefully unequipped for the most practical responsibilities of home ownership. For instance, a colleague recently told me about Judy, who had just bought her first home. Judy is a single professional and an apartment-dweller for 28 years. As she talked about her new house and her intimidating list of move-in chores, Judy confessed that her only tools were a hammer and a screwdriver. Clearly, the poor girl needed help. So, it occurred to me that Judy, as well as others — of both genders — … Continue reading
Demand is up for Hernando County rentals
***UPDATE: We’ve decided to expand our report about the Hernando County rental housing market. Check back soon to learn more.*** Share and Enjoy:
Green homes are the envy of Gen-Xers
Baby Boomers have long dictated the demands and supplies of the U.S. economy. From healthcare to technology to entertainment to transportation and food, if Boomers wanted it, we’ve made it happen. So, it’s no surprise that many experts are looking to the Boomer generation to help determine how and when the housing market will fully recover. Without a doubt, Boomers, now aged 46-65, will be a factor. The decisions they make about when and where to retire, how they invest their savings and how to protect their assets will significantly shape the real estate landscape. But there are strong indications that the group of Americans coming behind the Baby Boomers, Generation X, also will play a meaningful role in sustaining the housing market. There are not as many Gen-Xers as there are Boomers, but their buying power is increasing, and their preferences for home design and features will influence what … Continue reading
Market down? Catch up on home improvements
The U.S. stock market continues to be unpredictable, if not unreliable. Understandably, people who normally are comfortable investing in stocks and mutual funds, are reassessing their situations. And, if they are not adopting more conservative investment strategies on the market, they are looking for investment options elsewhere. Last week we wrote about how recent losses might affect the Hernando County housing market, and how the stock market’s downturn could be an opportunity for qualified, patient buyers. This week we will look at an investment option for sellers. If you are considering selling your home in the next 5 to 10 years, you might want to consider investing in home improvements. The loss risk is minimal and the potential is favorable not only to recover your investment, but to exceed it. (Please note: These suggestions are just as valid for a homeowner looking to inject a shot of marketing adrenalin in … Continue reading
Here lies Open House — RIP, old friend
Thank you all for joining us today as we bid farewell to our very old friend, Open House. It wasn’t really so long ago that he was a vibrant part of our community. There was a time when he was respectable and dependable, a familiar face in our neighborhoods. But over the past 10 years or so we saw less and less of him. Rumor had it that he lost his reason to exist. There were a number of contributing factors leading up to Open House’s demise. For one, he no longer felt needed by his dearest friends, old-fashioned home sellers and unimaginative REALTORs®, both of whose days also are numbered. For another, Open House was hard to work with. He commanded a huge amount of time and energy. Vulnerable from suffering repeated rejections, frustrated home sellers and desperate REALTORs® often would turn to Open House to save the day. … Continue reading
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