Retirement Home SOLD – Nice two bed/two bath home in a desirable 55+ community. Open kitchen with smooth top stove, cabinets with pull out shelves, and a breakfast bar. The dining room has a built in cabinet, the living room offers a nice bay window and leads out to the side air conditioned Florida room overlooking the side patio. There are newer windows and laminate flooring, an extended shed, a double tandem driveway, and an easy care home. Polo Park West offers an executive 9 hole golf course, two clubhouses with kitchen facilities, two heated swimming pools, tennis courts, shuffleboard courts, pool tables, exercise room, library, planned activities (such as bingo, arts, crafts, sports), active neighborhood watch & safety program, and tv station with community announcements. LOW HOA FEES.
Retirement Home SOLD in the Beautiful Community of Polo Park West
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Retirement Home FOR SALE– Cute 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom furnished with Florida Room. Great little getaway from it all to enjoy seasonally or all year round! This little getaway is located in Outdoor Resorts “ORO” a 55+ lakefront gated community. This community features a 9 hole executive Golf Course, mini golf, shuffle board, 2 tennis courts, volley ball, horse shoes, & more! The Clubhouse has a large auditorium for community events, library, and many other activities. This is resort living at a great price!
Retirement Home FOR SALE in the Beautiful Community of Outdoor Resorts
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Retirement Villa FOR SALE– VERY NICE one bedroom home! If you need more then one bedroom you also have a MURPHY bed, a sleeper sofa, and a rollaway bed to accommodate all the company you could possibly want! Warm carpet as you enter, laminate flooring throughout the upper level for easy care, nice kitchen cabinetry … and did I say clean ? Put this on your list of “better see“. ORO is a gated lakefront community and features two large heated swimming pools, one heated kiddie pool, children’s playground, lighted tennis courts, pickle ball, shuffleboard, par 3 golf course, mini gold site, volley ball court, basketball court, bocce ball and horseshoes. There are facilities for all water sports, including boat ramp. Bring your boat or jet ski and enjoy water skiing and fishing. The clubhouse has a library, lounge where you can play cards or relax, and a large auditorium for community events. The HOA fees at $470/qtr ($157/mo) cover water/sewer/basic cable/trash/lawn mowing.
Investment Villa FOR SALE in the Beautiful Community of Outdoor Resorts
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The leaves have been changing to their beautiful fall color, and the temperatures are beginning to drop. The fall season is officially in full swing with Thanksgiving right around the corner. While you are sipping on that delicious Pumpkin Spice Latte, you may be thinking that it’s time to make a move. There is a definite possibility that you can sell your home this fall.Some folks believe that Spring is the only time to sell your home. However, this is completely not true. Homes sell all year long. With less homes on the market in the fall and winter, it can give a seller a great advantage with the lower inventory to compete with.When you sell your home during the winter months, it’s extremely important to know that many home buyers are looking to get FHA loan type financing, which has additional requirements. These type loans have specific requirements and standards that your home must follow to pass their inspections.
In this article, I have put together some of the most common FHA required repairs that are difficult to accomplish during the winter season. Complete these now in the fall and you are sure to help keep the sale of your home on track, at least on the seller side of things.
Here’s How to Prepare Your Home Now for A Quick Winter Sale!
1. Your Roof
Make sure the roof is in good condition. If there are any missing or curling shingles, it is a good idea to have the shingles fixed and repaired. Did you know that FHA and USDA loans require your roof to have at least 3 years’ life expectancy? If an appraiser sees any signs that may question the roof’s life expectancy to be limited they will require a roof inspection. Yes, you could hope that you get a cash buyer, or one that is using conventional financing. However, this could limit your buyer options and chances of selling your home quickly. While your contractor is up on the roof replacing and repairing the shingles (you did hire a professional, didn’t you?) you may want to ask if they will go ahead and make sure caulking around the flashing, piping, and any units you may have on the roof are in good condition.
2. Rain Gutters
Check Downspouts and Rain Gutters. Rain gutters direct rain and the melting snow to the downspouts which should be directed away from the homes foundation. While checking, and making any necessary repairs to the rain gutters ensure that they are free of fall leaves and debris. Having proper drainage away from your home will help prevent water leaks into the basement. Water damage in basements is definitely a red flag to home buyers, so to sell your home quick, it’s best to ensure you take the proper precautions to prevent it. If you do find yourself with a mishap, and end up with water damage, fix it. It’s important to fix water damage properly and don’t forget to disclose it.
3. Paint
Check for any peeling paint on the exterior of your home and outbuildings. This is one of the easiest low cost repairs you can do on your home. It is also one of the most commonly flagged repair items on FHA and USDA loans. Can you imagine trying to repair peeling paint with freezing temperatures? Sometimes there is just a small bit of peeling paint around the doors and/or window trims, and sometimes it’s more of a whole side of the house thanks to the hot sun. No matter how big or small, be sure to scrape and remove the peeling paint before applying the new coat. If your home is 1978 or older, be sure to take the proper precautions due to the possibility of lead-based paint. If there is a lot of peeling paint that you are correcting, this is also going to make a big positive impact on the way potential home buyers see your home. Remember, first impressions will set the mood, and help you sell your home.
4. Exposed Wires
Look for any exposed wires or electrical connections and get them covered. Exposed wires can be a big red flag and a safety issue. FHA and USDA loans require that exposed wires be in proper electrical boxes with cover plates. While you are checking for the exposed wires, check that all electrical outlets have the proper covers on them to protect them from the wet snow. Appraisers will check the outside and inside of the home for exposed wires, so don’t forget to do a walk through of the inside of the home as well. Appraisers check in even the attic.
5. Fencing
Check to ensure your fencing is standing up tall and sturdy. Most likely if you have a vinyl or chain link fence you won’t have any problems. However, if your fence is made of wood they tend to start leaning over time if not maintained. Some appraisers see that has a safety issue, and will require for the fencing to either be removed or repaired. So just be sure to correct any fencing that is leaning, broken, or not attached properly. This is a must even if it’s not flagged as a fix by an appraiser. Selling your home with a leaning fence may indicate lack of maintaining the home to a buyer.
6. Windows
Replace Broken and Cracked Windows. Again, this can be a big safety issue. This is another one of those items that FHA and USDA loans may require to be fixed. Even if it doesn’t become an appraisal issue, most likely a home buyer is going to ask that it be fixed after doing their inspections. This is one you will want to take care of before the cold arrives. Brrrr!
Follow these helpful tips and call one of our experienced realtors and you should have a smooth sailing winter sale.
Vacation Home for SALE -Looking for your own piece of paradise? Pride of ownership shines through as soon as you enter this beautifully maintained and updated property. Enter the home into the hallway which opens up to the formal living room and formal dining room space. A good sized kitchen complete with granite counter tops providing a luxury feel to the kitchen area. The breakfast room sits alongside the kitchen providing access to the large covered lanai area and private pool deck. The family room also adjoins the kitchen enabling everyone to be involved in family activities whilst in the kitchen. With two en-suites including a very large master bedroom, this home offers maximum space for you or your guests. Downstairs are 4 bedrooms including the master bedroom whilst upstairs is the smaller en-suite bedroom. The oversized pool area can be accessed from the master bedroom, breakfast nook and pool bathroom which also doubles as one of two family bathrooms. The community offers fun amenities for the owner and their guests including 2 children’s play areas, tennis and basketball courts and beach volleyball. This home will make the perfect family home or vacation property being minutes from the theme parks, I4, grocery stores and restaurants.
109 Ballyshannon Drive
Davenport, 33897
$265,000
5 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms
2,838 Sq. Ft. | 2015 Taxes: $3,525.00
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