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Can You Grow Food in Your Front Yard in Polk County? What Florida Law Actually Says
Florida law says your city cannot ban your front yard vegetable garden. Your HOA is a different story. Here is what Polk County buyers need to check before they close.
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Hurricane Season and Your Home: What Florida Buyers and Sellers Should Know
June through November shapes how Florida homes are bought, sold, and insured. Here is how to be the prepared one in the...
Buying a Home with a Pool in Florida? Ask These 5 Questions First
A pool is a lifestyle and a responsibility. Here is what I tell my buyers before they fall in love with the...
Moving to Lakeland from Tampa or Orlando: What Nobody Tells You
If you have spent years in Tampa traffic or Orlando traffic, the answer starts with the words breathing room.
New Construction or Resale in Polk County? How to Actually Decide
Builder incentives are loud and shiny. Mature oaks and established neighborhoods are quiet. Here is how I help buyers choose between them.
I Would Move Tomorrow If My Next House Had ______
Fill in the blank. Mine is a kitchen window that looks out at the garden. What is yours?
Sellers: The First 14 Days of Your Listing Decide Almost Everything
I would rather tell you this now than after your home sits on the market for three months.
What the Polk County Market Is Really Doing Right Now
The headlines are scarier than the reality. Here are the actual numbers, and what they mean for you.
Auburndale vs. Winter Haven: Where Should You Live?
Two Polk County towns buyers compare constantly. Here is how I help people choose between them.
A Buyer's Guide to North Lakeland Communities
Where a lot of buyers go to get more home for their money. Here is what to know before you look.
The Lake Morton Historic District
The swans, the old homes, the library, the walking path. One of the prettiest corners of Central Florida.