petra norris: How to Select the Best Offer for Your Grasslands Lakeland Home - 10/20/15 01:47 AM
How to Select the Best Offer for Your Grasslands Lakeland Home
 
Once you and your agent have made the necessary preparations, set the right asking price, and finally put your Grasslands Lakeland home for sale on the market, expect to get multiple offers from interested buyers. How do you determine which offer is the best? Is it the highest offer? Or are there other things to consider aside from price?
Here are some tips to help you choose the best offer for your home in Grasslands communities:
 
1. Identify your bottomline
Before you put your home on the market, you need to decide well in … (2 comments)

petra norris: Common Things Not Covered by a Carillon Lakes Community Home Insurance - 10/20/15 12:50 AM
Common Things Not Covered by a Carillon Lakes Community Homes Insurance

Imagine sleeping soundly at your Carillon Lakes community home, confident about your home insurance policy when suddenly, heavy rains come crashing down and water builds up in your area, flooding your basement and garage. You wake up in the morning to find structural damage so you call your policy provider. However, they will tell you that damages because of flooding is not covered in your homeowner’s insurance and you have to pay for the repairs yourself.
 
 
Does this scenario sound familiar?
 
You can never be too confident about your home insurance policy. … (2 comments)

petra norris: Training Opportunities near Lakeland 55+ Communities Real Estate - 10/14/15 01:28 AM
Skills Training Opportunities near Lakeland 55+ Communities Real Estate
 
Activities that you can enjoy around Lakeland 55+ communities real estate also include workshops and classes. This town offers enjoyable and insightful trainings on skills you’ve always wanted to learn or maybe a new skill you’ve never heard of before. Here are a few ideas on what you can learn and enjoy in town.
Small business ventures
Your Lakeland 55+ communities real estate broker will definitely agree that learning about small business is great to learn. Central Florida SCORE Roundtables & Workshops offers classes where you can learn about how to put up a small … (2 comments)

petra norris: 3 Bedroom Home for Sale in Lakeland FL | 826 Rockingham Rd - 10/13/15 05:00 AM
3 Bedroom Home for Sale in Lakeland FL with Easy Access to Lakes and Beaches | 826 Rockingham Rd
 
Fantastic remodeled 3/2 Block Home in Lakeland Fl located in the Wedgewood Golf & Country Club is move-in ready. You will be amazed at all the new upgrades. As you enter the home, you'll be amazed at the size of the living room/dining room layout beautiful styled in new neutral paint colors and stylish engineered wood flooring. You will fall in love with the layout of the new kitchen equipped with recessed lighting, a new stainless steel appliance package (refrigerator, dishwasher, glass top … (2 comments)

petra norris: Top 5 Key Considerations When Viewing Grasslands Lakeland FL Homes - 10/13/15 02:17 AM
Top 5 Key Considerations When Viewing Grasslands Lakeland FL Homes
 
It pays to spend enough time viewing properties in Grasslands Lakeland Florida. After all, you will be checking out your possible home for the next few years. If you fail to thoroughly check the house, you might end up regretting your decision. Here are some things to look for and ask during a viewing. 
1. Check if there is enough storage space
When viewing homes in Grasslands Golf & Country Club, remember to take a look at how much space there is for storage. This is a very valuable but often overlooked asset. You … (1 comments)

petra norris: Best Kid-Friendly Halloween Movies for a Fun Family Night at Home - 10/13/15 12:01 AM
Best Kid-Friendly Halloween Movies for a Fun Family Night at Home
 
Popcorn? Check. Candy and chocolates? Check. Soft and comfortable seating? Check. Movies for a Halloween movie marathon? Uhh.. if you don’t have a list yet, here’s something to help. Check out these kid-friendly films for a fun Halloween family night at your Carillon Lakes community home:
 
 
ParaNorman (2012)
Zombies, mayhem, and destruction combined with a teenage boy who can talk to the dead and who lives in a town where an evil witch was once executed. This stop-motion animated film is one that will surely give you both the creeps and loads of … (2 comments)

petra norris: Best Local Bookstores near Lakeland 55+ Real Estate - 10/08/15 02:31 AM
Best Local Bookstores near Lakeland 55+ Real Estate 
 
Lakeland is a town rich in resources especially when it comes to books. Whether you are bookworm or not, there is always a bookstore in Lakeland where you can find a good read. Keep on reading to discover awesome bookstores in town that are highly recommended by Lakeland 55+ real estate brokers:
Parker’s Books and Collectibles
Lakeland 55+ communities real estate is surrounded by a number of wonderful bookstores. One of the bookstores you don’t want to miss is the Parker’s Books and Collectibles. Though one of the youngest in the Lakeland bookstore scene, Parker’s always … (2 comments)

petra norris: Wedgewood Golf and Country Club Home for Sale | 826 Rockingham Rd - 10/07/15 02:12 AM
Wedgewood Golf and Country Club Home for Sale | 826 Rockingham Rd
 
Those looking for a modern, spacious suburban nest with convenient access to the city should see this 3 bedroom Wedgewood Golf and Country Club home for sale. The quiet, picturesque neighborhood makes for a great, cozy getaway from those who want an efficient mix between city and domestic living.
 
 
A wide lawn welcomes you to the home, with a spacious 2-car garage and a pathway leading to the backyard. Residents with a green-thumb or advanced holiday decorators can take advantage of the large space to spruce up their lawns and gardens and … (2 comments)

petra norris: 4 Tips for Pricing Your Grasslands Lakeland FL Home for Sale - 10/06/15 06:27 PM
4 Tips for Pricing Your Grasslands Lakeland FL Home for Sale
 
The asking price of your home in Grasslands Lakeland Florida can make or break its sale. Most of the time, homes do not sell because the seller have set the wrong asking price. An unreasonable asking price may make your property sit on the real estate market for a longer period of time. You can avoid this scenario by pricing your home right. Read on for some tips to help you accomplish this.
1. Determine who is buying and selling in your market
To be able to price your home in Grasslands Golf … (2 comments)

petra norris: 5 Tips to Organize Your Carillon Lakes Community Home Walk-In Closet - 10/06/15 01:02 AM
5 Tips to Organize Your Carillon Lakes Community Home Walk-In Closet

Do you ever find yourself always running late in the morning because you can’t find any outfit to wear for the day? If you find most of your clothes either strewn on the floor and your shoes stored haphazardly under the shelves of the walk-in closet of your Carillon Lakes community home, it’s time to start putting your closet on a diet.
 
 
Just like how most diets start, one needs to plan out carefully on how to start purging your closet. Make an assessment about what items in your closet take up … (1 comments)

petra norris: Top Quick Getaways near Lakeland 55+ Communities Real Estate - 09/30/15 01:42 AM
Top Quick Getaways near Lakeland 55+ Communities Real Estate
 
The weekend’s just around the corner and you’re probably planning to go on a quick getaway near Lakeland 55+ communities real estate. Before your list gets too long with the tons of places you can visit, you might want to see this list first. Below are three of the top destinations around the area that are perfect for quick getaways. There’s always something for everybody in and near the city. Get started on your quick adventure by starting with this list.
The Frank Lloyd Wright Collection
Your Lakeland 55+ communities real estate broker would be … (4 comments)

petra norris: 4 Mistakes to Avoid When Designing Your Grasslands Lakeland Home - 09/29/15 03:13 AM
4 Mistakes to Avoid When Designing Your Grasslands Lakeland Home
 
If you want your home in Grasslands Lakeland Florida to sell fast and for top dollar you should know which designs will make your home stand out. You should also have an idea of the most common design flaws so that you will be able to steer clear from them and save yourself from embarrassment and headache when potential buyers come to view your home. Read on for the most common design mistakes that you should avoid. 
1. Hanging curtain rods too low
One of the most common mistakes when it comes to designing … (2 comments)

petra norris: Happening Soon near Lakeland 55+ Communities Real Estate - 09/23/15 02:25 AM
Happening Soon near Lakeland 55+ Communities Real Estate
 
Life around Lakeland 55+ communities real estate is such a lovely experience. The weather is just right, the people are awesome, the surroundings are just wonderful and there’s always something going on that keeps the city full of life. See what the city has in store for you with all these events happening soon.
First Friday - Friday Night Live
Your Lakeland FL real estate broker can assure you that there’s always something exciting to do on first Fridays in Downtown Lakeland. This coming October 2, come celebrate a night all for the love of visual … (1 comments)

petra norris: How to Know Which Carillon Lakes Community Home Size to Buy - 09/21/15 11:33 PM
How to Know Which Carillon Lakes Community Home Size to Buy
 
"Bigger is better" is an old saying when it comes to choosing what size of house you should buy. A lot of people still believes this mantra when in fact, there are many factors to consider first before deciding on the size of house they should purchase. It is also advisable to assess your current living situation first before looking at Carillon Lakes community homes for sale. Here are some tips to help you decide the size of your next house.
 
Figure out how much you are willing to spend on the … (2 comments)

petra norris: Best Fall Recipes Loved by Lakeland 55+Communities Real Estate Brokers - 09/16/15 02:28 AM
Best Fall Recipes Loved by Lakeland 55+ Communities Real Estate Brokers
 
Have you heard of any recommended places to get your fix of fall meals from your Lakeland 55+ communities real estate broker? There’s absolutely plenty of good places in town to discover but have you tried making your own? You just might find out how better your cooking is. Fall is the perfect season to work up the kitchen. Here are a few ideas to get you started with the season’s spirit. 
Cranberry Apple Stuffed Pork Loin
Who knew that cranberries, apples and pork loin would go well together? It may sound weird … (2 comments)

petra norris: Top Features Buyers of Carillon Lakes Community Homes for Sale Want - 09/15/15 12:25 AM
Top Features Buyers of Carillon Lakes Community Homes for Sale Want
Some homeowners find it hard to shell out extra cash for making upgrades to their Carillon Lakes community homes for sale. They tend to forget that while some upgrades are costly, some upgrades can actually help up the value of their home. When it comes to prioritizing your home upgrade budget, here are some top features you need to consider which home buyers are willing to pay extra for:
 
 
Added features to your kitchen.
The kitchen is the heart of any home. It’s an informal gathering space where people can hangout and talk … (2 comments)

petra norris: 4 Budget-Friendly Kitchen Upgrades for Your Grasslands Lakeland Home - 09/15/15 12:19 AM
4 Budget-Friendly Kitchen Upgrades for Your Grasslands Lakeland Home
 
Small changes to your kitchen can yield big improvements in its look and convenience. It can also be instrumental in getting your home in Grasslands Lakeland Florida sold in a short time and for the best price. Here are four budget-friendly tips for creating an amazing change for your culinary space. 
1. Remove a few cabinet doors
To give your kitchen a fresh look, try removing some of your cabinet doors. Doing so will create an open kitchen storage that is easy and convenient to use, as well as easy on the eyes. After removing … (3 comments)

petra norris: Events Happening Around Lakeland 55+ Communities Real Estate - 09/10/15 02:09 AM
Events Happening Around Lakeland 55+ Communities Real Estate
 
If you think the fun and excitement surrounding Lakeland 55+ communities real estate ended last summer, then you may want to reconsider. This lineup of amazing events happening this fall is bound to make your residency in this area all the more rewarding! 
Food Truck Rally
School is back. Start the school year right with the Food Truck Rally. On September 10, join different universities and colleges in welcoming the new school year. This event will be held at the Munn Park. What better way to get into that school spirit than awesome activities, great food, … (2 comments)

petra norris: Kathleen FL Home for Sale on 5 Acre Land | 14000 Howard Blvd - 09/09/15 06:02 PM
Kathleen FL Home for Sale on 5 Acre Land | 14000 Howard Blvd   Short Sale! This manufactured 3 bedroom 2.5 bath home for sale is located in Kathleen which boarders Polk and Pasco County. The home sits on 5 acres with endless possibilities due to its location. While the home is in need of TLC such as new flooring and painting, the airconditioning was replaced in 2008, the airconditioning's duct work was replaced in Oct 2014 and the pump for the well was replaced in May 2015. Dog kennels are plenty if you are a breeder or for boarding. Bring … (2 comments)

petra norris: 4 Best Tips for Better Property Photographs - 09/09/15 02:48 AM
 
 
4 Best Tips for Better Property Photographs
 
If you want your home in Grasslands Lakeland Florida to sell fast, you need to make an impressive first impression with potential buyers. You can do this by having attractive listing photographs of your property. Your listing photos are the first thing that buyers see before they come to inspect your property. These photos are of utmost importance because they can affect the buyer’s decision of whether to come visit your home or not. Read on for some photography tips that will help you secure a smooth and quick sale.
1. Opt for the best angles … (3 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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