If you want to stage your home for Millennial homebuyers, you should know this right off the bat: You might be advised to bring in all new, rented living room and dining room furniture. You might be told to sway out old fixtures for newer ones. Please don’t take offense to this, if your home […]
As Millennials begin to take over the home buying market, some have expressed regret about not considering the cost of upkeep on their new homes. In general, you should expect to spend between one and three percent of the purchase price of the home on annual maintenance costs. If your home costs $200,000, plan to […]
The ideal flooring for your kitchen will be waterproof or exceptionally water-resistant, durable and fit in your budget. Then you have to consider other factors that are important to you. Is comfort for your feet a high priority? What about maintenance? Here are four of the best materials for kitchen flooring on the market today. […]
Imagine coming home from work to find water on your hardwood floors. You know that extended exposure to moisture can cause the hardwood to buckle and warp. You must act quickly and see the job through to the end to prevent damage. The first step to preventing further damage to the hardwood flooring is to […]
An emergency permitting system for Marco Island has been established. The Marco Island Code of Ordinances developed an emergency permitting system in order to facilitate disaster recovery and reconstruction in a timely manner. So, when a Notice by the City Manager is posted, some repairs can be done without a requirement for an individual building […]
August 20th, Marco Island City Council extended the building permit fee waiver out again. This is the second extension. The fee waiver is now extended until March 10th, 2019. In order to get the fee waiver, you have to submit the permit exemption affidavit with your permit application. You can find the permit exemption affidavit […]
Marco Island City Council voted to extend the building permit fee waiver for families affected by Hurricane Irma. The council made their decision last month. The ability to waive the building permit fee lasts until September 10, 2018. Of course, this doesn’t mean that Marco Island won’t be charging for any building permits. This is […]
If you are buying a home near Marco Island, it doesn’t hurt to know the signs of foundation damage. Spotting major damage can save you from paying for an inspection, allowing you to move on to the next home with a few hundred extra dollars in your pocket. Actually, whether you are a homeowner or […]
Normal dishwasher instructions don’t always work if you’re installing the appliance beneath a marble counter top or a quartz counter top. See, typically, you just mount the dishwasher directly to the underside of the counter. Mounting is important, because it ensures that the appliance doesn’t tip during use. So, our clients have told us that […]
