“Golden Rules” to Staging a Home on a Budget – Part 1 of 3

Posted on July 25, 2018
by Gail Spada

A great way to increase the odds of selling your home at or near your asking price is to stage it effectively. There are ways to highlight your home’s best features without “breaking the bank”. Over the years, I have incorporated staging in my marketing strategies for many of my listings as it plays a […]

Own a Home? THINK TWICE BEFORE Doing Any of These! – PART 2 OF 2

Posted on July 12, 2018
by Gail Spada

Welcome Back to Part 2 of our BLOG series highlighting some common “not so good ideas” homeowners often make. Plant a Tree Close to Your House That young sapling just a few feet from your front door looks so nice, until it grows up! Tree roots from mature trees can weaken a home’s foundation and […]

Own a Home? THINK TWICE BEFORE Doing Any of These! – PART 1 OF 2

Posted on June 28, 2018
by Gail Spada

What might seem like a good idea at the time, often isn’t. Here are some common mistakes homeowners often make: Wash Your Windows on a Sunny Day Doesn’t a warm, sunny day seem like the perfect time to wash windows? It’s the worst time to do it as the sun will dry the windows way […]

TOP 10 Home Maintenance MYTHS Costing You Money and Time!! PART 2 of 2

Posted on June 14, 2018
by Gail Spada

No one wants to see their hard-earned money go down the drain OR waste valuable time with home repairs. Check out the 2nd half of our TOP 10 Home Maintenance Myths to see how you can SAVE MONEY AND TIME! Myth #6: We Don’t Need a Stinkin’ Permit!Fact: UUMM … Yes, You Do! Let’s say […]

TOP 10 Home Maintenance MYTHS Costing You Money and Time!! PART 1 of 2

Posted on May 31, 2018
by Gail Spada

Don’t want to sink your housing budget OR waste your valuable time? Check out our TOP 10 Home Maintenance MYTHS. Myth #1: Stone Countertops are IndestructibleFact: Even rock can be damaged! Marble, quartz, travertine, soapstone, limestone and granite can ALL be stained. Regular household cleaners can dull their surfaces over time. Marble is unbelievably fragile. […]

Does YOUR Front Door have “WOW FACTOR”?

Posted on May 17, 2018
by Gail Spada

Your front door is your home’s FIRST chance to make a lasting impression … Check out our simple solutions that are often overlooked by sellers when marketing a home for sale. Give it a once-over After a while, we all stop noticing the little flaws in our homes. Therefore, it’s a great idea to take […]

6 Winning Strategies for Home Buyers in a Steaming HOT Seller’s Market

Posted on May 3, 2018
by Gail Spada

In our current Hernando County real estate market, with record-low available housing inventory, buyers are finding themselves competing with multiple offers and in the middle of bidding wars! Follow these 6 strategies if YOU want to WIN the opportunity to land that “PERFECT HOME”! 1. Work with a FULL-TIME REALTOR who is knowledgeable of the […]

TOP 10 Reasons to “Call Hernando County Home”! Part 2 of 2

Posted on April 19, 2018
by Gail Spada

Welcome back to Part 2 of our series highlighting the remaining TOP 10 Reasons to “Call Hernando County Home”! Be sure to check out Part 1 of the series covering the County’s weather, nature, parks, shopping and dining. Here’s a LITTLE MORE about Hernando County: Jobs: In 2010, unemployment in Hernando County peaked at nearly […]

TOP 10 Reasons to “Call Hernando County Home”! Part 1 of 2

Posted on April 5, 2018
by Gail Spada

A little bit about Hernando County: Encompassing 478.3 square miles, the County is called “HOME” to a 2017 population estimate of approximately 187,000 according to online resources. Making up the largest area of Hernando County is Spring Hill, followed by the other areas to include, but not limited to, Brooksville, Hernando Beach, Bayport, Pine Island, […]

10 Things Crafty Home Burglars Don’t Want YOU to Know!

Posted on March 22, 2018
by Gail Spada

In today’s world, staying secure ON-LINE is as important as staying secure ON-LAND. My last 2 BLOG posts, Before Saving Your Credit Card Information Online…THINK TWICE!! and Wire Fraud in a Real Estate Transaction–Key Prevention Practices outlined ways to help prevent becoming a victim on-line. Reportedly, a home invasion occurs about every 20 seconds in […]

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