Bug Bite Home Remedies
Bug bites are annoying and some can be dangerous. And, let’s face it, no matter how clean your home is, you will at some point get bitten by an ant, mosquito or other pest. Though most people know about using ice to numb the skin and reduce inflammation, it doesn’t seem to work for me. Essential Oils. Lavender oil relieves pain from spider bites and bee stings. Mint oil has cooling properties and may help keep insects away. Essential oils extremely useful for painful fire ant bites. You should not apply essential oils directly to the skin; instead mix them into sprays or balms. Aloe vera gel helps to sooth…
First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes
Let’s face it, we all make mistakes, but first time homebuyer mistakes can be costly. Thankfully, my first home was new construction, so many of the first time homebuyer mistakes can be avoided. Buying your first home can me made easier by hiring a professional real estate agent to help you with not only your home search, but with helping avoid mis-steps. There is nothing worse for a home buyer than buyers remorse, which we discussed in our July 2019 podcast. Right now with such a shortage of good housing inventory, first-time homebuyers need to be prepared BEFORE you go out looking at homes. Remember that old saying about “putting…
July 2019 “Summer” Real Estate Podcast
It’s officially summer and time for the Bortz Team July 2019 Real Estate Podcast episode! We want to remind everyone about the important change to the URL for our website. Its now BortzTeam.com. Please update your bookmark and save it. We have decided to produce the show in video format only moving forward, but you can still access our other audio shows on your favorite podcatcher. Summer time in real estate in our area after the snowbirds have gone back up north is typically slow. However, with the lack of inventory, we are seeing a very active real estate climate. In this episode of full of information that we know…
10 Open House Tips to Impress Buyers
An Open House is an opportunity for you to wow buyers! But, as the old saying goes, “you only get one chance to make a first impression.” Buyers get to enter your home and give a “test drive” to see if it will work for their needs and their family. It’s your time to get someone to fall in love with your home! Tip #1 – Maximize your foot traffic by holding your open house on Saturdays and Sundays between 11 am and 5 pm. Be sure to avoid holidays, unofficial holidays (like the Superbowl), and community events. Tip #2 – If you have a Realtor, let your agent host…
Keep Cool This Summer!
Florida summers and the temperature outside …aaagggghhh! Anyone who lives in Florida knows how challenging it is to keep cool in the summer. Here are 8 of the best tips on how you can make your house cooler as the temperatures continue to rise. Keeping the blinds closed, or upwards will prevent rays of heat and sun from sneaking into your home. But if you are like me, and love the light, then you can still keep cool by closing them during the sunniest part of the day. If you have a beautiful view, this is the fix! It’s also the method we chose to use in our home. 30%…
Flat Fee MLS Podcast
In this May 2019 edition of our real estate podcast, we discuss Flat Fee MLS. When it comes to the ways a homeowner can put their home on the market, there is now a new addition to the playing field…. Flat Fee MLS brokerage. But is this option for everyone looking to sell their home? And, if you choose to go with a Flat Fee MLS service instead of a Full Brokerage listing, what are the pros and the cons? In this episode of the Bortz Team Real Estate Podcast, we will discuss the pros and cons of a Flat Fee MLS listing. Did you know that on a Flat…
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