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Posted on 06/21/2020

Photo by Bence Balla-Schottner on Unsplash Herbs, onions, celery and garlic infuse the carrots and beans in this soup with remarkable richness and character. This soup can be made with canned black beans, but we highly recommend using dry beans, cooked up with a clove of garlic and a dash of tamari. The beans will be splendid, filling...

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Posted on 06/14/2020

When You Can't Find the Perfect Luxury Home

Photo by Connoman via Pixabay Sometimes you look at many homes and can’t find the perfect luxury home. When that happens, you might have to get a home that meets every requirement except the one – and then add that feature yourself. Many luxury homes have plenty of room to add additional buildings and water features. When purchasing...

Posted on 06/07/2020

How to Build a Terrarium

Image by AndyFaeth from Pixabay If you're searching for ways to introduce a little extra green into your home and at the same time learn a satisfying hobby consider building a terrarium. Putting together a terrarium is a learning experience for grown-ups and can draw in kids as well. Not only do you see your handiwork grow and...

Posted on 05/31/2020

How Selling Your Home Impacts Your Taxes

Photo by Acharaporn Kamornboonyarush from Pexels In a nutshell, if you have owned a home for five years and lived in it for at least two out of five years, or if you’ve owned the house for two years and lived in it the entire time, a single person has a $250,000 tax exemption. If you are married,...

Posted on 05/24/2020

Does your Roof Need to be Repaired? Here's How to Tell

Photo by Joel Dunn via Pixabay Your roof is an important part of your home, and for something of its size, it is surprisingly delicate. Even minor problems can have a lasting impact on the integrity of your home. Learning how to spot some of the most common problems allows you to seek out help when you need...

Posted on 05/17/2020

Five Extreme Features of Today's Luxury Homes

Photo by Tom Pottiger on Unsplash As home technology becomes more advanced and affordable, the extreme features of yesterday's luxury homes are becoming more and more standard. Here's an assembled a top-five features in today's luxury homes that will still take your breath away. Some are tech-based, others are designed more with ultimate homeowner comfort in mind. Regardless,...

Posted on 06/02/2020

Another Property Sold - 9947 St Moritz Dr, Miromar Lakes, FL 33913

So Nice its sold to the 1st person to see...

Posted on 05/28/2020

Video Tour - 9940 Isola Way, Miromar Lakes, FL 33913

Awsome Cul De Sac Pool home on deepest lot in Tivoli! The only one with a large back yard behind the pool. South facing lot orientation affords privacy from the neighbors. Home features 3 BR and 3 full baths Main Floor master suite with large walk in closet! Totally renovated and updated kitchen and appliances 2016. Soft close cabinetry, 42" upper cabinets, 5 burner gas range, Bosch silent 44db dishwasher, Crown molding, under cabinet lighting. New 5 ton 16 SEER AC Jan 2019, New Tankless water heater June 2014,Extra large Expanded pool deck for sunbathing with picture window pool cage, new gas pool heater, variable speed pump and remote spa...

Posted on 05/27/2020

9940 Isola Way, Miromar Lakes, FL 33913 is now new to the market!

Awsome Cul De Sac Pool home on perhaps the largest lot in Tivoli and the only one with a large back yard behind the pool. South facing lot orientation affords privacy from the neighbors. Home features 3 BR and 3 full baths with master suite with large walk in closet on 1st floor. Totally renovated and updated kitchen and appliances 2016. New 5 ton 16 SEER AC Jan 2019, new Tankless water heater June 2014, Expanded picture window pool cage, new gas pool heater, variable speed pump and remote spa controls Dec 2013! Full electric and crank hurricane shutters. Ultra gas grill and hood summer kitchen with frig and wood cabinetry custom installed...

Posted on 05/16/2020

Video Tour - 17863 Modena Rd, Miromar Lakes, FL 33913

One of The Best 2 BR + Den Updated pool homes in Tivoli is now on the market at a great price! See Virtual tours of both the home and Miromar Lakes!! Totally custom Kitchen with quartz counters, soft close cabinets, 2 appliance barns and new appliances incl Gas Range & custom hood 2018. Custom Gas Heated Pool & Spa with Aqua Link controls 2016. New HVAC 2015, Hurricane impact glass windows 2016, Kevlar transparent electric Hurricane screens front door and lanai. New water heater 2019. Wood floors in both BR's and den. NO carpeting in this house! All new wider 6" baseboard and plantation shutters thru out 2015. Updated remodeled bath...

Posted on 05/16/2020

17863 Modena Rd, Miromar Lakes, FL 33913 is now new to the market!

One of The Best 2 BR + Den Updated pool homes in Tivoli is now on the market at a great price! See Virtual tours of both the home and Miromar Lakes!! Totally custom Kitchen with quartz counters, soft close cabinets, 2 appliance barns and new appliances incl Gas Range & custom hood 2018. Custom Gas Heated Pool & Spa with Aqua Link controls 2016. New HVAC 2015, Hurricane impact glass windows 2016, Kevlar transparent electric Hurricane screens front door and lanai. New water heater 2019. Wood floors in both BR's and den. NO carpeting in this house! All new wider 6" baseboard and plantation shutters thru out 2015. Updated remodeled bath...

Posted on 05/12/2020

Another Property Sold - 10801 Vivaldi CT #1702, Miromar Lakes, FL 33913

THE BEST FOR LESS!!! South facing with S & SW lake views. Model like beach front condo lives like a home with 2 car garage on the lake. Photographer asked if this was a model home! Move right in, TURNKEY FURNISHED! Updated Kitchen, 42" soft close cabinets. 20" diagonal tile t/o except BR's. Open floor plan with 3 distinct separate BR wings all with private baths and WI closets. Master suite with 2 WI closets soaker tub and walk in shower and French doors to the huge lanai overlooking the beach and lake. Over 680 sf of outdoor living on covered lanais. 10 Foot cofferd ceilings! Just a short walk along the beach to the incredible Miromar...