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4 Tips to Get More in a New Construction Home

Buying a newly constructed home often comes with a large price. After all, everything in the house is freshly installed and unused. Typically, the purchase price is predetermined, giving buyers little wiggle room to negotiate. Fortunately, buyers can use the following strategies to try and get more out of their purchase of a new construction home. 1. Remain Focused on Your Goal If you want to save as much money as possible and get as many extras as you can, it is important to remain focused. … Continue reading...

The Hottest New Flooring

Flooring is a big deal in a home when it comes to buying or selling. Not only does it make a huge impact on the visual appeal on the home, it also varies greatly in terms of care and durability. Personal issues play a part as well - some people can't handle the allergens that carpet seems to attract. Trendiness is overall the biggest driver - who can forget the lime green shag carpet of the 1970s? Fortunately, there are many more choices available today, and most are pleasing to the eye. What … Continue reading...

Survey Says: Tampa Is One Of The Best Places To Live In The United States

A survey from Livability just named Tampa as one of the best places to live in the whole country. In all of the nation, Tampa comes in at number 13! Their list is composed of what they say are the "Top 100 Best Places to Live in America." Tampa's come a long way since it scored a rank of 72 on the same list in 2015. So, what did this list take into account? Well, the Livability list looked at many factors to determine the best place to live in the country. It examined factors like housing, … Continue reading...

Wind-Resistant Trees For Safer South Florida Landscaping

Wind-resistant tree species are perfect for Tampa to stand up against some of the tropical storms and hurricanes that come through South Florida. See, some tree species can resist strong winds much better than others. Obviously, no tree is guaranteed to be wind-proof, but well-maintained trees of some species fare much better in strong winds and storms. The following trees in our area are wonderful wind-resistant tree species: Most species of palm Geiger trees (Cordia sebestena) … Continue reading...

Zephyrhills Tennis Center Planned Near 167-Acre District At Abbot’s Square Sub

A proposed tennis center in Zephyrhills appears to be on its way, though a ways off. Zephyrhills officials hoped to start construction on the Sarah Vande Berg Memorial Tennis Center this year, but it wasn't in the cards. That's not to say it won't happen though. The tennis center is planned to be built near the 167-acre District at Abbot's Square sub. It will be a city-owned tennis center planned near the 1,200 single-family and multi family home, duplex and townhouse subdivision. The … Continue reading...

What To Expect From A Hurricane-Readiness Roof Inspection

Florida's hurricane season that lasts from June 1 until November 30 each year. If you haven't had your roof inspected this year, it's time to schedule an inspection. These hurricane-readiness inspections are important for every homeowner in this area. These inspections should be a routine part of your hurricane preparedness plan. Hurricane-Readiness Inspection During an inspection, the roofing experts will examine the shingles or tiles to make sure they are still in good enough shape to … Continue reading...

DIY Safety Devices Could Prevent Nearly 14,000 Home Fires A Year

GFCI and AFCI outlets could prevent over half of the 28,000 electrical home fires and a majority of electrocutions in the U.S. every year. These outlets detect ground faults or arc faults and instantly break the connection. Breaking the connection from an arc fault reduces the risk of fire. GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlet mandates for kitchens, garages, bathrooms and other damp locations have been around for awhile. Meanwhile, AFCI (Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlet … Continue reading...

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