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Restaurants Citrus County Summer 2025 Restaurant Update Getting ready to take a couple of months off from blogging but wanted to update our recents restaurant visits.  We did return to several older Citrus County restaurants. DINNERS: Hernando Sauced hog;   Been a long time since we had eaten here. But found ourselves there twice in the last month or so. We do […]
Gardening Citrus County Flower Gardening It’s been a while since I talked about gardening and flowers in Florida. After having lived here for 25 years and gardened for all those years, I do have my favorites that I thought I’d pass those along to you. I also indicate to you where I can split some of my perennials that are […]
Home Maintenance How to Boost Your Home’s Charm Image via Pexels How to Boost Your Home’s Charm and Close That Sale Fast Selling your home is more than slapping a “For Sale” sign in the yard and waiting for the offers to roll in. It’s about capturing the hearts of buyers at first glance and making them imagine their future within those walls. […]
Real Estate Citrus County Ridge Area Homes Sales First 2025 Fast-rising mortgage rates have led to the slowest existing home-sales market nationally in 30 years. But National Association of REALTORS® Chief Economist Lawrence Yun tells NAR members attending the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings: There are plenty of reasons to believe that, when rates drop, the demand will be there   According to Florida Realtors Association and […]
Hurricane Prep Citrus County Hurricane info 2025 Hurricane season starts June 1 and typically peaks in early September, according to federal data.  Time to get supplies ready and the home ready.  I took most of this info from the Bay News  9 website.    Predictions: NOAA predicts above normal activity this hurricane season The forecast calls for 13 to 19 named storms, 6 to […]
Restaurants Citrus County May Restaurant Update We tend to eat dinners out twice a week and maybe a carryout also.  Lots of good meals this last few weeks… Dinners: Wallace’s at the Greenhouse (Homosassa) Delicious  entrees: Swordfish, grilled mahi fish and chips,  salmon, parmesan cod,   grilled  sandwich and corn chowder .  Unique menu and good food and service. Katch 22 […]
Real Estate This and That For Your Home/Who to Call ” list This and That for your house… Keeping your house in its best shape…paint colors?  countertops? granite, butcher block or quartz? The twelve remodeling projects that bring value to a resale.  I updated “Who to Call for Services” list. What the NAR says to remodel and the estimated return based on upfront cost: New steel front […]
Real Estate Retirement to Renovation: Seniors Turning Fixer-Uppers into Fortunes From my guest blogger… Retirement to Renovation: Seniors Turning Fixer-Uppers into Fortunes   Image via Pexels Retirement doesn’t have to signal a slowdown. For many older adults, it’s the start of an entirely new chapter—one driven by autonomy, fulfillment, and, yes, profit. Enter the world of house flipping: an industry long dominated by younger, HGTV-fueled […]
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Real Estate Spring 2025 Real Estate Update May 2025 According to the National Association of Realtors…Home buyers this spring are locking in lower mortgage rates than they could a year ago, when rates pushed above 7%. But even with the latest decline—bringing 30-year fixed rates to a 6.76% average—many prospective buyers aren’t ready to take action. full article: Mortgage Rates Ease Slightly- Is It […]
TO DO Heading to Summer in FL…What to do… If you are looking for something to do this weekend, the Sugar Sand Festival on Clearwater Beach is awesome!   It’ll take you about an hour to go view all the exhibits (it is under a tent) and then maybe you want to spend the rest of the day at the beach… and/or the Clearwater […]
Home Maintenance Getting Ready to Sell Your Home? Get the Facts Consumer Guide: NAR: Preparing to Sell Your Home NOTE: Consumer guides do not constitute any change in NAR policy. Real estate professionals must ensure they market properties consistent with relevant MLS rules and educate sellers on the choices available. Once you decide to sell your home, you might have questions about how […]
Home Maintenance Home Remodeling Spring is in the air, time for planting, remodeling…  Here are some ideas on homes and their need to be updated to sell for a good price. Sellers are encouraged to showcase home renovations as buyers are increasingly seeking turnkey homes. Buyers are willing to pay more for remodeled homes. NEW YORK — Even as […]
Home Maintenance Home Improvement Updates I spend many blogs describing home improvement ideas…this week I list the improvements we have made to our 25 year old home.  I include the vendor and or handyman who did the work…if they are still in business.  Also included an updated “Who to Call” with added:  hauler, handyman; yard services and Mrs. Grout.   […]
Home Maintenance Smart Technology for Enhancing Your Home’s Worth One way to make your home a more valuable,  attractive,  and or “modern”  place to live is to add smart devices to your home.  While  a total smart home will cost you hundreds of dollars, just adding one or more $100 items might be a good start. I read two  ZDNET articles.   As the […]
Home Maintenance How Good is Your Homeowner’s Insurance Policy?   This week I present several articles about homeowners’ insurance. What is covered in a natural disaster?  How old can your roof be, to get it insured? In a previous blog,  I discussed how to shop around for homeowners insurance if you find your homeowner insurance going way up because of the age of your […]
Real Estate Updating Your Home  Last week’s blog contained home maintenance issues and how to  keep your home’s value high.  This week I present articles about remodeling and updating your home. I include things for the kitchen, quartz vs granite,  and an important topic nowadays is the age of your hot water tank…when selling, insurance companies will not insure a hot water […]
Home Maintenance Keeping Your home in its Best Shape Keeping your home in good shape…what inspectors look for: Have your HVAC air conditioning system serviced once a year and dryer vent  be cleared out once a year. Check your windows for deterioration. If you have a tile roof, then  have it checked for cracked or slipped /and or missing.   Non-functioning GFCI’s are a […]
Home Maintenance Creating a Smart Home This week I report on devices you can purchase to make your home a “smart home.”   What are the best “smart”  amenities  to add in your home? (Good selling point for a future sale).  Another article suggests “21 Gadgets That Make Great Gifts.”  These articles might spark an idea for a holiday present for […]
Home Maintenance Who to Call for Services Citrus County FL Who to Call for Services 12: 2024        
Home Maintenance How Much Do You Spend on Your Home’s Maintenance? In Q3 2024, the average annual cost to maintain a single-family home rose to $10,433. Maintenance is crucial to keeping things running smoothly. And so… It’s that time of year,  when I start talking about what are you doing to keep your home in its best shape?   Recent sales included three home inspections with a […]
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