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6 Critical Items of Home Inspection

May 22, 2017 by Elegant Casas

Have you ever wondered what went wrong with your home inspection?

How can you best prepare for it?

The most critical items include:
1. Basic Safety Checklist
2. The home’s “envelope”
3. Major Systems
4. The roof
5. Venting, Water Heater Temps
6. Signs that you might need a Specialist

Click Here for Full Article from BankRate.com

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Fast Appreciation in Tampa Bay

April 24, 2017 by Elegant Casas

Tampa Bay has the third fastest appreciating housing market in the country, in contrast to previous years where markets like San Francisco and San Jose were among the top growing markets.

Read the full Article here:
TampaBay.com – Tampa Bay 3rd Fastest Appreciation in U.S.

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Drones for Sellers

March 6, 2017 by Elegant Casas

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Video and photos from drones help capture the scale, scope and grandeur of a property and its surroundings.

Click here for interesting article:  9 Ways Drones are Changing Real Estate

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You just bought a home…now what?

February 12, 2017 by Elegant Casas

Here are 6 tips for after you buy your home:

1. File for homestead exemption to lower your taxes.
2. Pay property taxes early.
3. Earn federal tax credit for energy efficiency.
4. Make improvements that cut down your utility bills.
5. Update your homeowner’s insurance to reflect improvements.
6. Install smart technology to keep your home safe.

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What would it cost to rent the White House?

January 20, 2017 by Cindy Kelly

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The home at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave includes: 55,000 sq. ft of floor space, 132 rooms and 35 bathrooms, 412 doors, 147 windows, 28 fireplaces, 8 staircases, 3 elevators, a tennis court and a single-lane bowling alley, a movie theater, a jogging track, a swimming pool, and a putting green.

Want more information?
Click Here to View the White House on Zillow

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