Getting your house ready to sell makes the home selling process simpler. Use this checklist to prepare your house for sale before listing it with a real estate agent.

If you're thinking about selling your house, you may be feeling overwhelmed by all there is to do. The good news is, making your home more appealing to prospective buyers doesn't have to be complicated. Taking care of a few quick items before listing your home for sale can make the sale process quicker and easier for you, your real estate agent, and the buyer. Here are five items to take care of before listing your home.

1. Consider a pre-sale home inspection. 

An inspector will be able to give you a good indication of the trouble areas that will stand out to potential buyers, and…

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How to Create a Beautiful and Productive Raised Bed Garden Using Square-Foot Gardening

Becoming a Gardener Series 2: We are maximizing our garden space and growing various plants with minimal effort. To do this, we are implementing the square-foot gardening method. In this post, we'll take you through planning a raised bed garden using square-foot gardening. This method helps you efficiently use space, reduce weeds, and promote healthy plant growth. We'll be planting a mix of vegetables, herbs, and flowers that work well together and look beautiful in our garden. Let's dive in!

What is Square-Foot Gardening?

Square-foot gardening is a technique in which you divide your garden beds into small, manageable squares—each 1 foot by 1 foot—making it…

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Anytime I need inspiration or a fresh perspective, I tour historic homes around Florida. I enjoy learning about the property and the people who lived/ built them. Recently, I visited the Stranahan House in Fort Lauderdale. Although the house is entirely overshadowed by mansions, yachts, and looming skyscrapers, it is a true treasure on the New River. The Stranahan House is the oldest surviving structure in Broward County. Since 1901, the property has served many roles, including trading post, post office, town hall, and home. It is now open for historical tours and events. I won't give the full history here, but I hope you will also tour this historic home. 

My biggest takeaway is that Ivy Cromartie Stranahan was an incredible woman. She was the first…

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   Since I became a Real Estate Agent, I simultaneously picked up a Gardening Hobby, not realizing that Gardening is a way to connect with others. In recent years, I have been openly sharing my personal garden on Instagram and Facebook, which has led to many people asking me how to get started. That number has grown significantly in the last few months. Firstly, thank you for allowing me to share my passion for growing food with you. The heart of the home is the kitchen; let's cultivate the food-growing stories.

 Getting Started:

1. Site Assessment- How much space do you have available? Will you need to maximize a small space with containers? How much sunlight does this space get? What do you want to grow? How close to the kitchen is this space?…

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