lakeland fl real estate broker: Safety Tips for Seniors in Lakeland 55+ Community Homes - 07/08/15 02:53 AM
Safety Tips for Seniors in Lakeland 55+ Community Homes
 
Home safety is a major concern for every real estate broker when helping seniors find Lakeland 55+ community homes. While many seniors live very active and robust lives, they still need extra care inside their homes. Apart from finding a comfortable, spacious home in an expansive and friendly community, it’s equally important that they live in a safe home where they won’t accidentally injure themselves.
There are some specific home arrangements that are friendly to seniors and here is a list of home safety tips to guide you:
 
1. Look for a house for sale … (1 comments)

lakeland fl real estate broker: 5 Budget Mistakes New Carillon Lakes Community Homeowners Make - 07/07/15 12:32 AM
5 Budget Mistakes New Carillon Lakes Community Homeowners Make
 
Congratulations, you’ve just bought your new home in Carillon Lakes community! By now you’re probably thinking about how to dress up your new place, what furniture to buy, what color to paint it in, or where best to set up the home entertainment system you’re eyeing at the store.
 

 
Hold up! Not to burst your bubble, but before you start picturing out the additional expenses you’re about to take to beautify your humble abode, why not focus first on the expenses at hand? Apart from the monthly mortgage, there are other fees that … (2 comments)

lakeland fl real estate broker: 4th of July Decorating Ideas for Your Lakeland 55+ Community Home - 06/30/15 06:36 AM
4th of July Decorating Ideas for Your Lakeland 55+ Community Home
 
The mid-summer holiday is fast approaching and it’s almost time to gather up all the red, white, and blue decoration all over your Lakeland 55+ community home and get the festivities started.
Fourth of July Wreath
Who said wreaths are specific to Christmases and Thanksgivings? Dress up a plain rustic wreath using a few flags or with red, blue, and white ribbons.
 
Flag Toothpicks
Whether you’re serving finger food or going all-out with the home-cooked meals, a little flag toothpick goes a long way in adding color to the table.
 
Table Runner
You can also use a … (2 comments)

lakeland fl real estate broker: Looking for Your Dream Home in Carillon Lakes Community with Kids - 06/30/15 12:42 AM
Looking for Your Dream Home in Carillon Lakes Community with Kids
 
Looking for a new home can be a stressful event for you and your kids. Moving to a new home in Carillon Lakes community can cause anxiety for your children as they will have to leave their friends behind. To help them adjust to this change, take them with you and let them be a part of the house-hunting committee.
 
 
Take note of these tips for house hunting with kids:
 
Make sure they are safe. Young children tend to explore their surroundings. Entering houses for sale will be a great opportunity for them … (2 comments)

lakeland fl real estate broker: 5 Easy Ways to Cool Your Home in Lakeland 55+ Community This Summer - 06/23/15 10:25 PM
5 Easy Ways to Cool Your Home in Lakeland 55+ Community This Summer
 
Spring cleaning season has come and gone. We’re now approaching the hot summer heat and sometimes, even an air conditioner is not enough. Be ready for the coming hot summer months. Keep your home in Lakeland 55+ community cool this summer with a few simple tips.
1. Keep the drapes closed. Research has shown that up to 30% of heat in your home comes from your windows. So pull the curtains down and lower the indoor temperature of up to 20 degrees.
 
2. Set your ceiling fans to counter-clockwise. Ask … (4 comments)

lakeland fl real estate broker: Small Space Entertaining Tips for Your Carillon Lakes Community Home - 06/23/15 12:24 AM
Small Space Entertaining Tips for Your Carillon Lakes Community Home
 
Are you fond of hosting mini get-togethers with friends but afraid they all won’t fit in your small dining room? Small spaces should not stop you throwing rockin’ dinner parties or fun brunches with family and friends. While it’s ideal to have an open floor plan or wide outdoor setting, you can still pull off a fab party in a small space in your Carillon Lakes community home.
 
 
Here are some of the problems of would-be hosts and tips to help them continue their planned parties -
 
Problem: You do not have a dining … (2 comments)

lakeland fl real estate broker: What a Lakeland 55+ Communities Real Estate Broker Can Do for You - 06/17/15 01:05 AM
What a Lakeland 55+ Communities Real Estate Broker Can Do for You 
 
The journey to finding that one place you’d love to live the life you’ve always dreamed of is a challenging yet rewarding journey. One of the best things you could take away from this journey is the amount of knowledge you’ll pick up along the way. As with every journey, you’ll have to start somewhere. The best way to get things rolling would simply require you to understand who would be the best person to guide you along the way. This is why it is essential for you to know … (1 comments)

lakeland fl real estate broker: 6 Tips to Smoothly Settle into Your New Carillon Lakes Community Home - 06/16/15 01:01 AM
6 Tips to Smoothly Settle into Your New Carillon Lakes Community Home
 
After buying a new Carillon Lakes community home for sale, you might feel a bit overwhelmed with all the things you have to take care of, mostly involving bubble wraps and cargo boxes. If you’re a new homeowner, this is truly a time for celebration as you enjoy an exciting accomplishment but getting settled into your new place can be difficult. Before you throw any housewarming parties, make sure that you’re well-adjusted and ready to take on the influx of friends and family members.
 
 
Turn your house into a home with … (4 comments)

lakeland fl real estate broker: Top 5 Traits of a Lakeland 55+ Communities Real Estate Broker - 06/10/15 02:19 AM
Top 5 Traits of a Lakeland 55+ Communities Real Estate Broker
 
Are you looking for a good Lakeland 55+ communities real estate broker? Finding the perfect place to settle could be a challenge even if you have a clear picture of what you want. With the help of a broker, you will be at ease when going through the process of buying your dream home. Whether it’s your first time to hire a real estate professional or not, here are the most important traits that you would want to have in your real estate broker for you to have the best experience … (1 comments)

lakeland fl real estate broker: Top 8 Design Ideas for Your Carillon Lakes Community Home - 06/09/15 12:21 AM
Top 8 Design Ideas for Your Carillon Lakes Community Home
 
Been dreaming of transforming your home into one that’s worthy of a full feature on a modern home or interior design magazine? Worried about the decorating expenses? Revamping your home in Carillon Lakes community doesn’t have to be a costly affair.
 
 
Here are 8 affordable ways to spruce up your home:
 
1. Replace that paint. This is by far the fastest way give any room at the house a new look. You can either use a high-contrast color to accent a wall or go bananas white paint – paint the walls, floors, cabinets, etc.
 
2. … (2 comments)

lakeland fl real estate broker: 3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Lakeland FL Home for Sale - 06/08/15 10:35 PM
Top 3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Lakeland FL Home for Sale
 
The entire home buying process seems so daunting for a first time buyer. There are so many things you have to consider when looking for Lakeland FL homes for sale that it feels a lot easier to just buy the very first house that you find which fits your budget or simply continue to rent instead.
To help guide you, here’s a list of questions to ask yourself first before scheduling a viewing:
 
1. What do you need in a home? What specific features should it have?
 
There are a lot … (3 comments)

lakeland fl real estate broker: Top 4 Benefits of Viewing a Lakeland FL Sandpiper Golf Homes in Person - 06/02/15 11:01 PM
Top 4 Benefits of Viewing a Lakeland FL Sandpiper Golf Homes in Person
 
When you want to buy a home, you would more likely start your search by viewing listing photos online rather than by contacting Lakeland FL Sandpiper golf homes agents who might be able to help you schedule a viewing. This is understandable because of the power of the internet and the plethora of online listings. But you have to remember that there are issues in a home which online listings cannot help you identify.
Sure, about 10-20 photos would probably give you an idea of how the home looks like. … (3 comments)

lakeland fl real estate broker: Top Recreational Activities in Carillon Lakes Community - 06/02/15 01:04 AM
Top Recreational Activities in Carillon Lakes Community 
 
Spend and enjoy your free time with different activities in Carillon Lakes community.  This community offers a variety of things to do for recreation and leisure.
 
 
Developed 10 years ago, the well-maintained Carillon Lakes community boasts of elegant contemporary architectural homes. By biking or jogging around the neighborhood, you can appreciate these homes with great styles of modern architecture and beautiful lawns.
 
Hang out by the scenic lakes surrounding the community. You can also stay fit by playing sports on the outdoor courts. Invite your friends to a game of basketball, tennis, or pickleball. If you feel … (2 comments)

lakeland fl real estate broker: Top 6 Summer Activities for Seniors in Lakeland 55+ Communities - 05/28/15 02:58 AM
Top 6 Summer Activities for Seniors in Lakeland 55+ Communities
 
You are lucky if you’ve gotten the help of a Lakeland 55+ communities real estate broker to get a home in a neighborhood where adults have numerous activity options. However, the summer heat can be quite a trouble for seniors who are prone to heat related health issues.
But that doesn’t mean you have to stay home all summer and read a book all day. Activities are essential in helping adults keep their mental, physical, and even emotional well-being. If you are wondering how you can stay active this summer season in Sandpiper, … (2 comments)

lakeland fl real estate broker: Top 4 Possible Hidden Dangers in a Carillon Lakes Community Home - 05/27/15 12:07 AM
Top 4 Possible Hidden Dangers in a Carillon Lakes Community Home
 
Danger is just around the corner. In fact, they can even be right inside your Carillon Lakes community home. Sometimes they are obvious, but most of the time, they can be perfectly hidden in plain sight that you won’t even suspect they are there. The good thing is that many of the hidden dangers of our homes can actually be prevented if dealt with at once.
 
 
Statistics have shown that thousands of people get affected and even get killed because of residential fires. The number of people poisoned by carbon monoxide is … (2 comments)

lakeland fl real estate broker: 6 Tips on Moving to a Lakeland 55+ Communities Real Estate on a Budget - 05/21/15 03:26 AM
6 Tips on Moving to a Lakeland 55+ Communities Real Estate on a Budget
 
Moving to a new home can be both stressful and costly. But after getting your home sold by a Lakeland 55+ communities real estate broker, this is the inevitable next step. Thinking of your move early on can potentially help you determine how to cut cost while still having all your things transported to your new home successfully.
Moving on a budget is not impossible, but it requires a great deal of planning and preparation. Here are some tips you can follow:
 
1. Pick your date well
The beauty of browsing … (2 comments)

lakeland fl real estate broker: 5 Cheap Summer Projects for Your Carillon Lakes Community Home - 05/19/15 01:42 AM
5 Cheap Summer Projects for Your Carillon Lakes Community Home
 
In Carillon Lakes community, as well as in other areas where summer is about to begin, people start thinking of quick and easy projects which could increase the value of their homes. Summer is the best time for these things since the weather is warm and breezy.
 
 
It is of course important to plan every single change we would make in our home. Accomplishing projects which would require minimal cost but would result to a great deal of positive impact on your home’s overall appeal and value.  If you are excited about making … (1 comments)

lakeland fl real estate broker: How to Cut the Cost of Bathroom Renovation in Lakeland 55+ Communities - 05/12/15 10:02 PM
How to Cut the Cost of Bathroom Renovation in Lakeland 55+ Communities
 
Nobody wants a disastrous looking bathroom, especially because most Lakeland 55+ communities real estate brokers say that it is one of the 2 parts of the home which buyers focus on, together with the kitchen. However, most of the time, it is the hardest to prettify. 
If a bathroom renovation is in order and you want to cut some cost, these 5 tips will surely save your day.
 
1. Choose areas to renovate
If you would seek the advice of a Lakeland FL Sandpiper golf homes agent, they would most probably tell you … (5 comments)

lakeland fl real estate broker: 4 Ways to Simplify Your Home at Carillon Lakes Community - 05/12/15 12:06 AM
4 Ways to Simplify Your Home at Carillon Lakes Community
 
Most of us would just put off trying to eliminate clutter and freeing up our home in Carillon Lakes community with space. We get too familiar of everything that we sometimes don’t see the need to simplify things unless it becomes a pressing concern.
 
 
For most people, it’s all about how to prepare mentally when you are sorting through your things. For others, strict schedule and guidelines are necessary. Let me share with you some of the most effective ways I have found on how to simplify my home.
 
1. Start with a goal
The … (1 comments)

lakeland fl real estate broker: Why You Should Call a Lakeland FL Real Estate Broker before Retirement - 05/06/15 03:47 AM
Why You Should Call a Lakeland FL Real Estate Broker before Retirement
 
It is no doubt that retirement is something that not everybody is excited about, not even your friendly Lakeland 55+ communities real estate broker. But more often than not, people get more at ease when they know they prepared well. You need not wait for retirement to knock at your door before you buy a home. Here are the reasons why calling your agent and preparing for retirement today is a good move.
1. Financial experts advise on early retirement preparations
Warren Buffet, named as the most successful investor of the 20th … (2 comments)

 
Petra Norris, Realtor, Lakeland FL Homes for Sale (Lakeland Real Estate Group, Inc.)

Petra Norris

Realtor, Lakeland FL Homes for Sale

Lakeland, FL

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Lakeland Real Estate Group, Inc.

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