Senior Moving Guide: Storage and Housing Assistance

Feb. 22, 2024 | Written by: StorageUnits.com Editorial Tea

Senior Moving Guide: Storage and Housing AssistanceMoving a household is no easy feat for anyone, young or old. Whether it’s time for you to move on from the home you’ve been in for decades or your lease is up and you need a change, moving as a senior comes with its own set of unique challenges. Our...

FSBO Sellers Regret Not Having an Agent

Dec. 07, 2023 | Written by: Melissa Dittmann Tracey

FSBO Sellers Regret Not Having an AgentBy Melissa Dittmann TraceySurvey: Sellers who go-it alone are twice as likely to be unsatisfied with the experience – and more likely to say their earlier opinion, “agents are overpaid,” was wrong.CHICAGO – Homeowners who decline to use a real estate agent to s...

How to Say Goodby to Your Home Before Your Move

Aug. 22, 2022 | Written by: Assistant Editor, Marketing

How to Say Goodbye to Your Home Before You MoveSaying goodbye is a colossal doing - a well of sentiment, anticipation, and, sometimes, grief. As beings of great emotional capacity, we are inherently hardwired for attachment - be it our favorite bagel, lucky sock, or family home. Granted, we get a...

Tips for Making Your Home a Place to Work and Relax

Jul. 08, 2022 | Written by: Shirley Martin

Tips for Making Your Home a Place to Work and Relax Remote work has become increasingly common since the COVID-19 pandemic, a trend that seems here to stay. While telecommuting can be convenient, it also poses challenges. Working from home makes it harder to separate your personal and profess...

Is Landlording Your Property Right for You?

May. 20, 2022 | Written by: Teresa Greenhill

Photo via PexelsIs Landlording Your Property Right for You?So, you've finally finished up your remodel and you're ready to sell. Or maybe you bought the house as a fixer-upper with plans to rent it out? Well, in this guide, Charlotte County Realty will help you decide which is best for you. We'l...

How to Figure Out How Much You Owe in Student Loans

Feb. 22, 2022 | Written by: Education Loan Finance

How How to Figure Out How Much You Owe in Student LoansThe first step to seeing how much you can save by refinancing is knowing how much you currently owe in student loans, or your total loan balances. Here are some steps you can take to find out how much you owe in student loans.To find total F...

Should You Downsize to Pay Off Student Loan Debt?

Feb. 22, 2022 | Written by: Kat Tretina

Should You Downsize to Pay Off Student Loan Debt?Depending on the type of loans you have, your repayment plan, paying off student loans may take longer than you’d like. If you have a substantial amount of outstanding student loans, you may be considering downsizing as a faster way to pay off de...

Senior Care Resource

Feb. 07, 2022 | Written by: Annie Smith

CARING.COM Caring.com is a leading senior care resource for family caregivers seeking information and support as they care for aging parents, spouses and other loved ones.  We have been featured by AARP, The Administration for Community Living, The National Legal Resource Center, an...

Seniors and Downsizing Snafus to Avoid

Jan. 26, 2022 | Written by: Teresa Greenhill

Seniors and Downsizing Snafus to AvoidDownsizing may feel like a monumental task, especially if you've lived in your home for many years. Ensuring you don't do the following can make your downsizing efforts simpler. Below, Charlotte County Realty presents some tips that can help you avoid any sn...

Difference Between Robotic Vacuums and Regular Vacuums

Jan. 25, 2022 | Written by: Emilyn Brown

Difference Between Robotic Vacuums and Regular VacuumsAugust 30, 2021There was once a time when we used to hoard brooms and dustpans in our homes to keep things clean. However, the arrival of a brand new technology into the housing market - known as a Vacuum Cleaner or a Hoover, forever revoluti...

How You Can Find the Perfect Home for Entertaining in Charlotte County

Nov. 29, 2021 | Written by: Ted James

How You Can Find the Perfect Home for Entertaining in Charlotte County If you love entertaining, you’ll want to find the right Charlotte County, FL, home for large get-togethers. Luckily, it’s easier to find one that meets your needs by focusing on the appropriate points. Here’s how to do it...

How to Settle into Your New Charlotte County Home

Oct. 06, 2021 | Written by: Ted James

How to Settle into Your New Charlotte County Home Whether you’re moving to Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, Englewood, or any other place in Charlotte County, you’re about to experience a lot of beautiful scenery, nice people, and many other perks that make for a wonderful place to live. But no...

Selling Your House When You Have a Dog

Aug. 02, 2021 | Written by: Tina Martin, Ideaspired.com

Image via Pixabay       It’s fair to say that selling your house can cause a lot of stress for you and your family—including your dog. With the increased foot traffic, furniture moving, and secondhand anxiety they pick up from their human, your four-legged friend is defin...

Home-Staging FAQ: Resources for Hiring Professional Cleaners

Jul. 08, 2021 | Written by: Suzie Wilson

Photo by PexelsHome-Staging FAQ: Resources for Hiring Professional CleanersIn many cases, clean homes sell faster and for more money than their unclean counterparts. But homeowners don’t always have the time or equipment required to get a home in shape for buyers, especially if pests are present...

Downsizing for Retirement: A Step-by-Step Guide PART I

Jun. 21, 2021 | Written by: Rachel Christian

Downsizing For Retirement: A Step-by-Step Guide  PART I By Rachel Christian • Financially Reviewed By Ebony J. Howard, CPA • Updated: June 14, 2021 • 31 min read timeDownsizing for ...

Downsizing for Retirement: A Step-by-Step Guide PART II

Jun. 20, 2021 | Written by: Rachel Christian

Downsizing For Retirement: A Step-by-Step Guide  PART II  Cope with Your Emotions   Wading through a lifetime of memories is daunting — and draining. Downsizing can uncover a well of emotions, including sadness, anxiety, stress and grief.   According to a 201...

Moving In with Your Significant Other

Jun. 10, 2021 | Written by: Erin Reynolds

Image via Rawpixel    Moving In with Your Significant Other? Consider These Home Decorating Tips Moving in together is a great opportunity to strengthen your relationship and get to know each other on a deeper level. However, if you don’t agree to work as a team when it comes ...

Healthy Tips and Tricks to Make Your Home Safer

Jun. 10, 2021 | Written by: Katie Conroy

If you’re looking to buy or sell in the Port Charlotte area, turn to the experts at Charlotte County Realty. Our agents go above and beyond to help clients, and we offer a personalized real estate experience. To find out more, reach out today! 941-883-4181  Image via PexelsHealthy Tips and ...

Essential Tips for Launching a Business While Navigating a Move

Jun. 03, 2021 | Written by: Suzie Wilson

Photo by PexelsEssential Tips for Launching a Business While Navigating a MoveRunning a home-based business is a very inviting venture. However, some homes just aren't designed to accommodate the needs of a small business, especially if you need to store inventory, build products, or meet with c...

Affordable Ways to Transform a New House Into Your Personal Space

May. 25, 2021 | Written by: Tina Martin, Ideaspired.com

AFFORDABLE WAYS TO TRANSFORM A NEW HOUSE INTO YOUR PERSONAL SPACEMoving into a new home is an exciting event. Everyone in the household gets a fresh start, everything is clean, and the load is lightened from the great moving purge. Then you get the keys to your new house and realize that it does...