Rania Bahdouchi, Lic. Real Estate Broker's Blog

Posted on 08/30/2020

Tips for Buyers: Score a Great Deal on a House

Believe it or not, you don't need to be a homebuying expert to score a great deal on your dream residence. In fact, there are many things you can do to find and acquire a house that won't force you to break your budget, and these include: 1. Shop Around When it comes to conducting a home search, it...

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Posted on 08/23/2020

Easy and Delicious Pine Nut Pasta

Image by Pexels from Pixabay Who doesn't love pasta? If you're a big fan of pasta but getting tired of the same old recipes, this unique and delicious vegetarian recipe is right for you. It's easy to make, requires few ingredients and makes little mess. It's also incredibly versatile, and can be made vegan for those who have...

Posted on 08/16/2020

Tips for Adding Hardscaping to Your Outdoor Spaces

Image by Tim Cooper from Unsplash If your lawn and garden area is full of lush, thriving trees, shrubs, herbs, and flowers, you're probably proud of it's appearance and of all the hard work you've put in to get it that way. However, you may also have a nagging feeling that it's missing something, but you can't quite...

Posted on 08/09/2020

Keep Your Home More Secure With These Tactics

While there's a lot to be said for the value of high-tech home security systems, there are many basic, inexpensive things you can do to safeguard your home from intruders. Keeping your home secure begins with awareness, good communication, and positive habits. Where does good communication come into play? One example is the need to have a trusted neighbor...

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Posted on 08/02/2020

Avoid these Homebuying Pitfalls

Image by Chanh Nguyen from Pixabay Buying a home ranks among the largest purchases everyday people make in their entire lifetimes. If you have gone through the process at least once, you probably gained some valuable life lessons. Whether it’s time to purchase a larger home for a growing family or downsize to a more manageable living space,...

Posted on 07/26/2020

First Time Home Buyer Programs in South Florida

Photo by Tumisu via Pixabay For first time home buyers, it can seem that buying a home is just something that only the rich people get to enjoy. But the truth of the situation is that owning a home has never been easier if you know what is available for you. For first time home buyers in the...

Posted on 07/19/2020

Step-by-Step: Creating a Cubby Bookshelf

Photo by SuperJHS via Pixabay In the modern home, nothing combines practicality and style like a cubby bookshelf. Children can keep books or toys organized. They set the perfect backdrop for a display of photos, figurines, delicate dishes or other collectibles. And if you size them right, just add some baskets to turn some of your shelves into...

Posted on 07/12/2020

Neighbors: How to be Neighborly When Selling Your Home

Photo by Bilanol via Shutterstock You’ve heard all the sayings: “Location, location, location,” and the line in Robert Frost’s poem, “Good fences make good neighbors.” You’ve even made Abraham Lincoln’s saying your motto, “Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can.” Yet here you are, trying to sell our home, and the neighbors simply are not...

Posted on 07/07/2020

5 Kitchen Tools to Simplify Meal Prep

Photo by Creatv Eight on Unsplash Time spent in the kitchen is almost always well worth the results at mealtime. But why spend more time in the apron than necessary when you could be spending time with the family or just relaxing. These five culinary accessories are designed to streamline the chef’s experience and help minimize food preparation...

Posted on 06/28/2020

Beyond Orlando - Top 5 Cities to Visit in Florida

Photo by ScottsIm via Pixabay Florida, with its warm temperatures and year-round sunshine, is one of the country’s most popular vacation destinations. It’s also a popular place to relocate to, especially in the winter months. Whether you’re making the move to Florida or just want to visit, you’ll need to choose the right city. While Orlando and its...

Posted on 08/10/2020

Another Property Sold - 8812 Lagoon Street, Tampa, FL 33615

Get in the area before prices go through the roof. MILLION $$$ homes around the corner. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Close your eyes & picture yourself enjoying your morning coffee in your screen enclosed patio while enjoying the peaceful sounds of nature behind your home. Waterfront (Creek leading to Tampa Bay) End unit town home, LESS THAN 7 MILES TO Tampa International Airport. 2 bedroom, 2.5 baths, 1 car garage. Easy to care for laminate flooring through-out. Abundance of storage! Full kitchen with bonus closet: full size washer/dryer (included). Dining room, Great room with wood burning Fireplace, sliding doors leading to screen...

Posted on 08/10/2020

Another Property Sold - 8812 Lagoon Street, Tampa, FL 33615

Get in the area before prices go through the roof. MILLION $$$ homes around the corner. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Close your eyes & picture yourself enjoying your morning coffee in your screen enclosed patio while enjoying the peaceful sounds of nature behind your home. Waterfront (Creek leading to Tampa Bay) End unit town home, LESS THAN 7 MILES TO Tampa International Airport. 2 bedroom, 2.5 baths, 1 car garage. Easy to care for laminate flooring through-out. Abundance of storage! Full kitchen with bonus closet: full size washer/dryer (included). Dining room, Great room with wood burning Fireplace, sliding doors leading to screen...