lakeland 55 communities real estate agent: Common Home Inspection Checklists from Lakeland FL Real Estate Brokers - 03/24/15 06:31 PM
Common Home Inspection Checklists from Lakeland FL Real Estate Brokers
 
To find a good home inspector, always consult your Lakeland FL real estate broker as he or she would certainly have contacts and knowledge that can help you in this part of home buying. If this is the first time you will ever encounter home inspection, you ought to get at least a general idea of what they will check and what they won’t inspect. Here are lists that could help you.

Roofs
Current damages in flat roofs and shingles are checked. Along with this, inspectors would also look … (1 comments)

lakeland 55 communities real estate agent: 4 Reasons to Choose Buying a Lakeland Sandpiper Golf Home Over Renting - 03/18/15 02:35 AM
4 Reasons to Choose Buying a Lakeland Sandpiper Golf Home Over Renting
 
When one is nearing the age of retirement, the question on whether you should contact a Lakeland 55+ communities real estate broker and buy a retirement home or to just rent out  looms just around the corner. But what should you really consider to arrive at the best possible decision? Should you only think about the money? Should the length of the process be your first priority? Check out the list we prepared below to help you get through this dilemma.

1. Overall, it’s cheaper
When you … (3 comments)

lakeland 55 communities real estate agent: Why Activities Matter to Seniors in Lakeland 55+ Communities - 03/10/15 11:13 PM
Why Activities Matter to Seniors in Lakeland 55+ Communities
 
Maintaining a healthy mind and body after retirements is crucial to active adults. This is why Lakeland 55+ communities real estate broker strive hard to find homes for sale that are located in areas where seniors would have everything that they need in order to keep a balanced lifestyle.

Activities suited for retirees abound in most retirement neighborhoods, and for good reasons. Here’s why activities should matter so much for seniors:
 
It helps treat and avoid diseases
Old age brings a lot of chronic medical conditions. These are most … (1 comments)

lakeland 55 communities real estate agent: Helping Seniors Move into Lakeland 55+ Communities Homes - 03/02/15 11:38 PM
Helping Seniors Move into Lakeland 55+ Communities Homes
 
Some of the children of seniors who are about to move to their own home seek for the advice of Lakeland 55+ communities real estate brokers on how to make the move as smooth and as less stressful to the seniors as possible. The change of living independently is quite huge and planning it carefully can probably lessen the emotional effect of it to retirees. Some of the most useful tips which could help are the following:

Plan the move way ahead of time
The move should not be planned only … (2 comments)

lakeland 55 communities real estate agent: Top 6 Tricks to Conceal Flaws in Your Carillon Lakes Community Homes - 03/02/15 10:20 PM
Top 6 Tricks to Conceal Flaws in Your Carillon Lakes Community Homes
 
For a home seller, it is crucial that homes for sale in Carillon Lakes Community look amazing not just in photos but also during showing. In reality though, we all know we don’t have perfect homes. Flaws, unappealing features, and dysfunctional appliances are just some of the things that make us give up hope on buyers seeing our homes in a beautiful perspective.
 

 
If you plan to sell your home, follow these tips to cover its flaws and redirect buyers’ attention to where it should … (1 comments)

lakeland 55 communities real estate agent: How to Decorate a Lakeland 55+ Communities Real Estate - 02/24/15 06:07 PM
How to Decorate a Lakeland 55+ Communities Real Estate
 
When you ask a Lakeland 55+ communities real estate broker to show you some of the best available options for a retirement home, you’d probably notice that the way these homes are decorated has similarities. This is mainly because there are some basic considerations to keep in mind when ornamenting a home for seniors. These are important not only for aesthetics but also for safety and functionality. These are some of the best ways to decorate a senior home:

Put safety first
The number one characteristic of an ideal senior … (2 comments)

lakeland 55 communities real estate agent: Tips to Make Living Alone in Lakeland 55+ Communities Home Enjoyable - 02/18/15 01:27 AM
Tips to Make Living Alone in Lakeland 55+ Communities Home Enjoyable
 
Many people nearing their retirement age seek the help of a Lakeland 55+ communities real estate broker to help them find a home as a first step towards independent living. The senior years may be a bit scary to some, but for many, it is a much awaited rest from work and a great chance to enjoy the simple pleasures of living on your own. To keep you from missing the fun part of your retirement, we’ve listed a couple of things you can do:

Before the move:
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lakeland 55 communities real estate agent: 6 Reasons Why Your Carillon Lakes Community Home for Sale Won’t Sell - 02/16/15 10:09 PM
6 Reasons Why Your Carillon Lakes Community Home for Sale Won't Sell
 
Sometimes, thinking why your Carillon Lakes community home for sale isn’t attracting any buyer can give you headaches instead of solutions. There’s a plethora of things one can blame when a home doesn’t sell. But did you know that there are actually common culprits listed by professionals in the past? Learn them so you can get some useful ideas, and who knows? Later on you might just get your light bulb moment.
 

 
1. The location or layout is undesirable
These are things you often … (1 comments)

lakeland 55 communities real estate agent: Lakeland FL Sandpiper Golf Homes Agent Lists Questions of Retirees - 02/09/15 10:11 PM
Lakeland FL Sandpiper Golf Homes Agent Lists Questions of Retirees
 
Many Lakeland FL Sandpiper golf homes agents believe that everybody’s active adult years must be spent in a place where comfort, leisure, healthcare, and basic necessities are present. It is never too early to prepare and to know the different considerations and questions you must ask before choosing a place for your retirement. Here are some of the most common and most useful queries for retirees when choosing where to retire:
 

 
1. What is the general cost of living in this community?
 
Your savings and possibly … (1 comments)

lakeland 55 communities real estate agent: Lakeland FL Real Estate Brokers List Best Home Safety Tips for Seniors - 01/19/15 12:25 AM
Lakeland FL Real Estate Brokers List Best Home Safety Tips for Seniors
 
Home safety is one of the major considerations of a Lakeland 55+ communities real estate broker when helping seniors find homes where they could spend their retirement. It is not just about being comfortable and stylish. It is more on having a peace of mind. Here are some of the best safety features a home should have to better fit older adults:

Automated lights A Lakeland FL homes for sale that is best for seniors must have enough lights in hallways, doorways, and stairways to assist them … (1 comments)

lakeland 55 communities real estate agent: Tips for a Good First Impression on Your Carillon Lakes Community Home - 01/12/15 11:19 PM
Tips for a Good First Impression on Your Carillon Lakes Community Home
 
When your Carillon Lakes community home for sale has been listed on the market, expect people to come and visit to see it anytime soon. This means you will have a shot to make your home a lot desirable than it is in photos. It must be appealing enough the first time home buyers lay eyes on it that they would be enticed to make an offer. You can’t get this part wrong if you want a successful home selling experience. Here’s how most home sellers made first … (1 comments)

lakeland 55 communities real estate agent: Tips to Spot Pests in a Carillon Lakes Community Home for Sale - 01/05/15 10:05 PM
Tips to Spot Pests in a Carillon Lakes Community Home for Sale
 
Spotting pests and rodents must be one of your priorities before you buy a Carillon Lakes community home for sale. Inspection can be a great way to avoid unnecessary huge expenses in the future due to damages caused by these unwelcome guests. But how do you really know if pests and rodents are in the home if they are hidden in plain sight? Take note of these:
 

 
Common signs of pests
­Watch out for dirt along walls and baseboards which may be signs of. ­Check … (1 comments)

lakeland 55 communities real estate agent: Elegant Changes for Your Carillon Lakes Community Homes This 2015 - 12/29/14 11:27 PM
Elegant Changes for Your Carillon Lakes Community Homes This 2015
 
A new year always feels exciting and hopeful for most people. And having a few new upgrades in their Carillon Lakes community homes is just but natural to feel more pumped as they welcome a new year. But the expenses of the holiday season may not allow you to go extravagant. If you want to apply elegant design solutions in your home but don’t want to break your budget, here are a few things you could easily do.
 

 
Put on a new rug
If you want to … (1 comments)

lakeland 55 communities real estate agent: Top 5 Things Carillon Lakes Community Homebuyers Miss to Check - 12/25/14 09:38 PM
 Top 5 Things Carillon Lakes Community Homebuyers Miss to Check
 
 
Because home buying is a thrilling experience where you can get drowned in new vocabularies, stressed  by negotiations, and pre-occupied by fear of not getting your dream home, it is easy to miss a couple of things when inspecting homes for sale in Carillon Lakes Community. May the following list remind you of what you ought to pay attention to when house hunting, even before home inspection reports arrive.
 

 
Be sure to have these 5 things on your checklist when buying a home for sale in … (2 comments)

lakeland 55 communities real estate agent: Why Can’t I Find A 3 Bedrooms Sandpiper Lakeland FL Home For Sale? - 12/06/13 08:09 AM
Why Can’t I Find A 3 Bedrooms Sandpiper Lakeland FL Home For Sale?
 
Finding a 3 bedroom Sandpiper Lakeland FL home for sale may be a bit of a challenge but it is not impossible.
 
Being a 55+ community, most homes would be single family one or two bedroom homes. This is mostly because the kids have all grown up, moved out and probably have homes of their own with their own kids.
 
This doesn’t mean though, that there aren’t any 3 bedroom Sandpiper Lakeland FL homes for sale. It may be rare but they do exist. Most … (1 comments)

lakeland 55 communities real estate agent: Who Needs A Three Bedroom Sandpiper Lakeland FL Homes For Sale? - 12/06/13 07:49 AM
 
Who Needs A Three Bedroom Sandpiper Lakeland FL Homes For Sale?   Sandpiper Lakeland FL is known for the Sandpiper Gold and Country Club which is a 55+ community. One would think that Sandpiper Lakeland FL homes for sale are designed for one or two residents only.
  This is a misconception. There are several Sandpiper Lakeland FL homes for sale that have three bedrooms. Living in a 55+ community does not necessarily mean you will be living on your own or with only your spouse. These days, some children opt to live and take care of their parents during … (1 comments)

lakeland 55 communities real estate agent: Sandpiper Lakeland Fl Homes For Sale - 06/21/13 01:07 AM

The Sandpiper Golf & Country Club in Lakeland Florida is a 55+ community of adults with an active lifestyle. It is located minutes from Interstate 4 in North Lakeland. The Sandpiper Golf & Country Club is open to the public, with 6 entrances to the community giving residents and visitors easy access from Walt Williams Road, Old Polk City Road, and North Socrum Loop.
Homes in Sandpiper - Lakeland Fl
There are approximately 1200 single family homes and villas in Sandpiper, which are mostly vacation homes for the winter residents and Snow Birds. These homes were built in the late … (0 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.

Address: PO Box 92050, Lakeland, FL, 33804-2050

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