This week I would like to share some facts about the neighborhood I live in. My family and I have loved it for many reasons, here are but a few.
Serenoa Lakes is:
- A gated and deed-restricted community of 92 homes in Sarasota, Florida
- Set among four lakes and adjacent to the Serenoa golf course
- Generous lots range from 1/2 to 1+ acre.
- Each home enjoys either a water view, preserve or golf course vistas.
- Centerpiece of this community is a 30-acre lake where residents may enjoy recreational activities such as canoeing, kayaking, fishing, and wildlife watching.
Serenoa Lakes is conveniently located ...
beside Serenoa Golf Club
3 minutes to Twin Lakes Park and Sports Complex
5 minutes to I-75
7 minutes to shopping and restaurants
12 minutes to Doctor's Hospital
15 minutes to Tamiami Trail (US-41)
20 minutes to downtown Sarasota
20 minutes to Siesta Key beaches
35 minutes to Sarasota-Bradenton Airport
10 miles from Myakka State Park, Florida's largest state park
All of the homes in Serenoa Lakes were built by luxury homebuilder, Arthur Rutenberg Homes. Homes range in size from 2200sf to more than 5000sf. Residents enjoy the peaceful country-like setting with spacious lots while having all the conveniences of the Clark Road area. For instance, it is an easy drive to Siesta Key beaches. Just head west on Clark Road and you are at world famous Crescent Beach. Residents also enjoy the nearby golf course for planned social activites and many events held together with the Serenoa community located next door. School district includes: Lakeview Elementary, Sarasota Middle, and Riverview High School. Each of the schools have excellent ratings and public transportation is provided by the county.
Call me or visit my website to see a list of current active listings in Serenoa Lakes or if you would like to list your home today.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Friday, June 18, 2010
How to Avoid a Huge HVAC Mistake…and a Big Expense
As things heat up in our area, I wanted to take the chance to remind you of the importance of regularly caring for your HVAC system.
Failing to properly maintain your HVAC can cost you thousands of dollars. Unfortunately, I’ve had clients confronted with HVAC nightmares due to lack of consistent maintenance. And as a Member of the Top 5 in Real Estate Network®, I understand how important it is to keep your home’s value intact…especially in today’s market.
The good news is, while the cost to replace an HVAC system can be in the $10,000 range, simple maintenance is not costly at all. A filter is usually less than $10 and replacing it monthly keeps your air cleaner and your house less dusty.
Filters should generally be replaced every month when the system is running. Replace filters with the same kind and size as the original filter. If your filter is not disposable, follow the manufacturer instructions for cleaning. If you're using a high-density filter such as an electrostatic filter, check with your local HVAC expert, who can raise the external static pressure of your system. If the external static pressure exceeds the design criteria of your system, it can negatively impact the performance and life of your equipment.
Your air filter should be located in either the blower compartment of the furnace, in an attached filter case, or in a return air grille in a wall of your home. If you cannot find the air filter, contact your local HVAC dealer for assistance.
Have your local HVAC dealer perform preventative maintenance before the start of a new season. Many companies offer service agreements that may include reduced rates on labor and parts and provide priority response. Service/maintenance agreements may also cover:
-Cleaning indoor and outdoor coils
-Tightening electrical connections
-Checking supply voltage and operating current
-Checking refrigerant charge
-Measuring temperature differential at supply and return registers
-Cleaning blower wheel and motor
-Inspecting and adjusting the burner
-Checking heat exchangers
-Cleaning drain lines and pan
-Checking ductwork for leaks and insulation
-Checking the thermostat
Like many of us, your home is most likely your biggest investment. Simple and regular maintenance will not only preserve your home’s value but help you avoid a potential crisis and unexpected expense. For more information or for a recommendation on a local HVAC expert, please e-mail me. Be sure to forward this email on to your fellow homeowner friends as well!
“Content licensed and published with permission of RISMedia’s Top 5 in Real Estate Network, LLC - © 2010”
Failing to properly maintain your HVAC can cost you thousands of dollars. Unfortunately, I’ve had clients confronted with HVAC nightmares due to lack of consistent maintenance. And as a Member of the Top 5 in Real Estate Network®, I understand how important it is to keep your home’s value intact…especially in today’s market.
The good news is, while the cost to replace an HVAC system can be in the $10,000 range, simple maintenance is not costly at all. A filter is usually less than $10 and replacing it monthly keeps your air cleaner and your house less dusty.
Filters should generally be replaced every month when the system is running. Replace filters with the same kind and size as the original filter. If your filter is not disposable, follow the manufacturer instructions for cleaning. If you're using a high-density filter such as an electrostatic filter, check with your local HVAC expert, who can raise the external static pressure of your system. If the external static pressure exceeds the design criteria of your system, it can negatively impact the performance and life of your equipment.
Your air filter should be located in either the blower compartment of the furnace, in an attached filter case, or in a return air grille in a wall of your home. If you cannot find the air filter, contact your local HVAC dealer for assistance.
Have your local HVAC dealer perform preventative maintenance before the start of a new season. Many companies offer service agreements that may include reduced rates on labor and parts and provide priority response. Service/maintenance agreements may also cover:
-Cleaning indoor and outdoor coils
-Tightening electrical connections
-Checking supply voltage and operating current
-Checking refrigerant charge
-Measuring temperature differential at supply and return registers
-Cleaning blower wheel and motor
-Inspecting and adjusting the burner
-Checking heat exchangers
-Cleaning drain lines and pan
-Checking ductwork for leaks and insulation
-Checking the thermostat
Like many of us, your home is most likely your biggest investment. Simple and regular maintenance will not only preserve your home’s value but help you avoid a potential crisis and unexpected expense. For more information or for a recommendation on a local HVAC expert, please e-mail me. Be sure to forward this email on to your fellow homeowner friends as well!
“Content licensed and published with permission of RISMedia’s Top 5 in Real Estate Network, LLC - © 2010”
Thursday, June 3, 2010
The Top 5 Pitfalls of Selling Your Own Home
While it is certainly understandable why some people would like to avoid paying a real estate agent’s commission—especially in today’s economy—homeowners need to be aware of the serious pitfalls that can occur before they embark on the process of selling their own home.
As a member of the Top 5 in Real Estate Network®, I have had many clients enlist my services after losing valuable time and money attempting to sell their own home. What seems like a relatively easy undertaking at first, can become a time-consuming and overwhelming process. I’d like to share with you some of the most significant snags that often occur when selling one’s own home:
1. Ineffective marketing. Most homeowners simply lack the resources necessary to effectively market their own home. Working with a professional real estate agent, such as a member of the Top 5 in Real Estate Network®, however, usually means your home will be marketed to the widest group of potential buyers possible, both through digital and print advertising, virtual tours, and online listing portals.
2. Mispricing your home. In order to sell your home quickly for the best possible price, pricing your home correctly is critical. This very nuanced process of choosing the right listing price, however, is always best left to a real estate professional. Most who sell their own homes price too high, resulting in their home sitting on the market for an extended period of time. And, unfortunately, the longer a home remains on the market, the less desirable it becomes for buyers.
3. Missing documentation. These days, a real estate transaction requires more documentation than ever before. It’s virtually impossible for the average homeowner to be aware of all the forms necessary to complete a real estate deal, and missing paperwork will bring any transaction to a grinding halt.
4. Overlooking legalities. The risk of overlooking important legalities, such as disclosure and compliance regulations that vary from state to state, is high for most homeowners. The average person is, understandably, not well versed in the many laws that govern the sale and purchase of a property.
5. Dealing with unqualified buyers. If you accept an offer from an unqualified buyer, you can delay the sale of your home indefinitely. A professional real estate agent will take the necessary steps to work with a lender to ensure a buyer is qualified before accepting their offer.
In most cases, owners end up exhausting more dollars than they would have paid in commission when attempting to sell their own home. If you would like more information on selling your home, please e-mail me. I also encourage you to forward this email to anyone you know who might be considering taking on the monumental task of selling their own home.
As a member of the Top 5 in Real Estate Network®, I have had many clients enlist my services after losing valuable time and money attempting to sell their own home. What seems like a relatively easy undertaking at first, can become a time-consuming and overwhelming process. I’d like to share with you some of the most significant snags that often occur when selling one’s own home:
1. Ineffective marketing. Most homeowners simply lack the resources necessary to effectively market their own home. Working with a professional real estate agent, such as a member of the Top 5 in Real Estate Network®, however, usually means your home will be marketed to the widest group of potential buyers possible, both through digital and print advertising, virtual tours, and online listing portals.
2. Mispricing your home. In order to sell your home quickly for the best possible price, pricing your home correctly is critical. This very nuanced process of choosing the right listing price, however, is always best left to a real estate professional. Most who sell their own homes price too high, resulting in their home sitting on the market for an extended period of time. And, unfortunately, the longer a home remains on the market, the less desirable it becomes for buyers.
3. Missing documentation. These days, a real estate transaction requires more documentation than ever before. It’s virtually impossible for the average homeowner to be aware of all the forms necessary to complete a real estate deal, and missing paperwork will bring any transaction to a grinding halt.
4. Overlooking legalities. The risk of overlooking important legalities, such as disclosure and compliance regulations that vary from state to state, is high for most homeowners. The average person is, understandably, not well versed in the many laws that govern the sale and purchase of a property.
5. Dealing with unqualified buyers. If you accept an offer from an unqualified buyer, you can delay the sale of your home indefinitely. A professional real estate agent will take the necessary steps to work with a lender to ensure a buyer is qualified before accepting their offer.
In most cases, owners end up exhausting more dollars than they would have paid in commission when attempting to sell their own home. If you would like more information on selling your home, please e-mail me. I also encourage you to forward this email to anyone you know who might be considering taking on the monumental task of selling their own home.
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