Dick Betts The Villages, Florida

You have plenty of local options when it comes to kitchen remodels and you might want to spend some time learning things to help lower the cost.  If cabinets are solid only problem is color paint them.  Of all the remodels and flips I have been involved in only twice did we replace all the cabine...

We had a major redesign last year of moving the washer and dryer from the garage of a courtyard villa to the other end of the villa, about 40’.  Closet had to be built, the concrete slab had to be cut, new plumbing installed and new electric service to the new location.  The owner wanted new floo...

Many times, when prospective buyers give me their want list it has a few items that could be taken care of in a couple of weeks.  No carpet, no popcorn ceiling, and white kitchen cabinets.  Why not find the perfect house for a lot less money with carpet, popcorn ceiling and dark cabinets?  These ...

When planning a vacation on Florida’s Gulf coast in the summer always consider “Red Tide.”  A few years ago, we booked a week’s stay on Anna Maria Island and it was peak red tide season.  We couldn’t go to the beach or even sit outside without coughing and being miserable.  Some years are better ...

I was fortunate a few years ago to have a pair of investors decided to work with me.  We did about ten properties together, either I found the ugly house or they were contacted by others.  The plan was I would show them the property, all three of us would walk through the home, meet in the kitche...

Michelle joined me again this week and I decided no editing, too many fun parts to cut!  She brought up my recent weight loss which am proud to say 23 pounds so far.  If you want information about what I am doing you need to talk to Michelle.  You can text her at 352-598-1439.  In the video she s...

In 2013 Michelle and I decided to sell the home she had and find something together and make it our own.  Being in real estate for 13 years but not a licensed Realtor in Florida I am sure I was a pain!  We looked around at several homes and Michelle found the one we bought in the newspaper.  We c...

Every once in a while you need to escape the daily routine whatever it is and make a mad dash to the beach!  Summer in Florida is the perfect time of the year to do it!  We are about 80 miles from the Atlantic Ocean and Daytona Beach Shores and a perfect get a way for a few days.  We have always ...

I asked AI to define an “Old House” and this is what I got: “An "Old House" is generally defined as any home built more than 50 years ago. However, the term is subjective and varies depending on context.  The Real Estate Rule: Homes built before 1976 are generally classified as older.”  I get cal...

I have a place and maybe you have a place out of your area you stop whenever in the area?  My place is Old Ebbitt Grill in Washington DC which when in DC I always stop by for either a meal or a beverage.  It all started in 2001 I was working a real estate conference and somebody asked if I was ev...