Mary Smith's Blog
Posted on 05/26/2019
Move up to That Dream Home
It’s not always easy to move up to that dream home. Finding that special place that meets all your needs AND fulfills all your desires requires clarity on your part and diligence on the part of your real estate professional. After all, if you don’t know what you both need and what you want, your agent certainly won’t...
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Posted on 05/19/2019
Is Your Florida Luxury House Attractive to Buyers?
If you intend to sell a luxury residence in Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville or any other Florida city or town, it may be beneficial to upgrade your house's appearance. That way, you can make your Sunshine State luxury house an attractive option to buyers. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you enhance the look of your...
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Posted on 05/14/2019
Video Tour - 1149 Clearwater Road, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
THEY DON'T BUILD THEM LIKE THIS ANYMORE!!! THIS 4 BEDROOM 2 BATH HOME WAS BUILT TO LAST. NEWER WINDOWS, KITHCHEN UPDATED WITH NEW DISHWASHER. ALL TERRAZO FLOORS THROUGHOUT. CENTRALLY LOCATED IN DAYTONA CLOSE TO SHOPPING, BANKS, RESTAURANTS AND HOSPITAL. GREAT LOCATION NEAR EMBRY RIDDLE TO BUY AS AN INVESTMENT IF YOU HAVE A STUDENT THERE. ALL APPLIANCES STAY INCLUDING WASHER AND DRYER. SMALL WORKSHOP IN BACK THAT NEEDS SOME ROOF REPAIR BUT COULD BE FIXED UP EASILY. VERY CLEAN AND READY TO MOVE IN. INSIDE LAUNDRY. NICE FIREPLACE IN THE LARGE LIVING ROOM. GUEST BATHROOM HAS BEEN UPGRADED. NICE LARGE BEDROOMS TOO. LOTS OF CLOSET SPACE AS WELL....
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Posted on 05/14/2019
1149 Clearwater Road, Daytona Beach, FL 32114 is now new to the market!
THEY DON'T BUILD THEM LIKE THIS ANYMORE!!! THIS 4 BEDROOM 2 BATH HOME WAS BUILT TO LAST. NEWER WINDOWS, KITHCHEN UPDATED WITH NEW DISHWASHER. ALL TERRAZO FLOORS THROUGHOUT. CENTRALLY LOCATED IN DAYTONA CLOSE TO SHOPPING, BANKS, RESTAURANTS AND HOSPITAL. GREAT LOCATION NEAR EMBRY RIDDLE TO BUY AS AN INVESTMENT IF YOU HAVE A STUDENT THERE. ALL APPLIANCES STAY INCLUDING WASHER AND DRYER. SMALL WORKSHOP IN BACK THAT NEEDS SOME ROOF REPAIR BUT COULD BE FIXED UP EASILY. VERY CLEAN AND READY TO MOVE IN. INSIDE LAUNDRY. NICE FIREPLACE IN THE LARGE LIVING ROOM. GUEST BATHROOM HAS BEEN UPGRADED. NICE LARGE BEDROOMS TOO. LOTS OF CLOSET SPACE AS WELL....
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Posted on 05/12/2019
Essentials to Consider for a Successful House Flip
House flipping is a lucrative real estate investment venture that requires a lot of skills, planning, and sometimes luck to pull off. Any wrong decision when flipping a house can lead to disaster. When done right, it could also bring in a lot of money. If you can make smart decisions to buy the home at a great...
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Posted on 05/08/2019
Another Property Sold - 190 Gamble Ave, Ormond Beach, FL 32174
Investor alert!!! This 2 bedroom (could be 3 bedrooms as garage was converted) 1 bathroom home sits on a beautiful large corner lot lined with huge oaks in a desirable neighborhood. The home is in serious disrepair with existing roof leaks throughout which has caused damage to parts of the trusses, drywall and mold is evident. At the least it will need to be gutted and fully redone. Could be a really nice home or bungalow once fixed up. Has a cozy fireplace with a heatilator, two main entrances into the home, one being through the Florida room. You can even get a glimpse of the Tomoka River from the yard. The value here is in the...
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Posted on 05/05/2019
Keep Your Renovation on Track
It sounded like such a good idea, right? Update the kitchen, do some painting, some new fixtures, maybe some landscaping and then you can sell your home for top dollar or create the home of your dreams. As the days turn into weeks, then months and your bank account slowly drains down, that perfect home starts to seem...
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Posted on 05/03/2019
Video Tour - 131 Coquina Key Drive, Ormond Beach, FL 32176
24 HOUR NOTICE FOR ALL SHOWINGS. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ALL THE BELLS AND WHISTLES LOOK NO FURTHUR. PRIDE OF HOMEOWNERSHIP SHINES THROUGHOUT THIS REMARKABLE HOME. DESIGNED BY PREMIER ARCHITECHT BEN BUTERA. ONE OWNER HOME THAT APPEARS TO BE BRAND NEW. HURRICANE SHUTTERS FOR WHOLE HOUSE. CHECK OUT THE LAUNDRY ROOM THAT CAN ACCOMODATE EXCERCISE EQUIMENT TOO!!! PRESERVE ACROSS FROM HOUSE THAT CANNOT BE BUILT ON. EXTRA TIE DOWNS IN ATTIC. SURROUND SOUND SPEAKERS THROUGHOUT HOUSE INCLUDING LANAI. MASTER BEDROOM HAS SCREENED IN BALCONY WITH CUSTOM BUILT CLOSETS. ALL BUYERS NEED PRE QUAL LETTER OR PROOF OF...
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Posted on 05/03/2019
Another Property Sold - 118 S Halifax Avenue #410, Daytona Beach, FL 32118
ONE OF THE BEST BUILT, WELL KEPT CONDO BUILDINGS ON THE INTRACOASTAL. LOCATED WITHIN STEPS TO THE BEACH AND MAIN STREET FOR ALL THE BIKER'S FESTIVALS. NEW LUXURY VINYL PLANKS. FRESHLY PAINTED, NEW HOT WATER HEATER, NEW AIR CONDITIONER ARE THE LATEST UPDATES IN THIS COZY CONDO. THIS UNIT ALSO HAS INSIDE LAUNDRY WHICH IS VERY RARE IN THIS BUILDING. COULD BE SOLD FURNISHED. ALL KITCHEN APPLIANCES STAY. WASHER AND DRYER ARE STACKABLE AND NEGOTIABLE. ONE OF THE LOWEST MAINTAINENCE FEES ON THE RIVER. JUST AN HOUR FROM ORLANDO AND ST. AUGUSTINE JUST TO THE NORTH. THIS BUILDINGS HAS INCREDIBLE SUNSETS BY THE RIVERFRONT POOL AND DOCK. GREAT BUILDING,...
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Posted on 05/03/2019
131 Coquina Key Drive, Ormond Beach, FL 32176 is now new to the market!
24 HOUR NOTICE FOR ALL SHOWINGS. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ALL THE BELLS AND WHISTLES LOOK NO FURTHUR. PRIDE OF HOMEOWNERSHIP SHINES THROUGHOUT THIS REMARKABLE HOME. DESIGNED BY PREMIER ARCHITECHT BEN BUTERA. ONE OWNER HOME THAT APPEARS TO BE BRAND NEW. HURRICANE SHUTTERS FOR WHOLE HOUSE. CHECK OUT THE LAUNDRY ROOM THAT CAN ACCOMODATE EXCERCISE EQUIMENT TOO!!! PRESERVE ACROSS FROM HOUSE THAT CANNOT BE BUILT ON. EXTRA TIE DOWNS IN ATTIC. SURROUND SOUND SPEAKERS THROUGHOUT HOUSE INCLUDING LANAI. MASTER BEDROOM HAS SCREENED IN BALCONY WITH CUSTOM BUILT CLOSETS. ALL BUYERS NEED PRE QUAL LETTER OR PROOF OF...
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Posted on 04/21/2019
Make Your Home Safe for Your Pets
Do you have a dog or a cat that you absolutely love? Well, you are not alone. More people than you would imagine actually identify their pets as their best friends. It doesn’t matter if you don’t think of Twinkles as your best friend, you still want her to be safe at your home. Here are a couple...
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Posted on 04/18/2019
Video Tour - 2477 Guava Drive, Port Orange, FL 32128
LOTS OF ROOM TO ROAM ON THIS 1 PLUS ACRES IN A GREAT RURAL AREA OF PORT ORANGE. FEEL LIKE COUNTRY BUT YOU ARE CLOSE TO THE PAVILION AND THE BEACH. THIS MANUFACTURED HOME IS 4 BEDROOMS AND A HUGE PORCH ON THE FRONT. COMPLETELY FENCED IN FOR ANY FARM ANIMALS YOU MAY WANT TO HAVE. No matter how you look at it, Port Orange has an enviable lifestyle. The weather is moderate, allowing for outdoor activities practically year 'round. The beaches are magnificent and the St. Johns River is a scenic wonder. Sporting and cultural events are plentiful, as are outdoor fairs and festivals. Both saltwater and fresh water fishing are spectacular. And there...
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