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What Actually Stays With the House When You Sell in Florida
The washer and dryer argument is the most avoidable fight in real estate, and it always shows up three days before closing. Here is what conveys in a Florida sale, what does not, and...
Read this oneCan 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...

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.