You may not use your fireplace year-round, but it can still be a lovely part of your southwest Florida home this time of year. And a fireplace is often a tremendously sought-after home feature--especially for homebuyers from up North, who ...

Happy 2021! January puts us right in the middle of southwest Florida's visitor season. And while the changing landscape of the coronavirus pandemic is still keeping us on our toes, it looks like things are getting better.  If you own ...

Tropical Storm Eta recently lurched over southwest Florida, dumping rain and pushing a significant storm surge up into our yards and roads. We hope you didn't suffer any property damage, but if you think you might have, it's important to ...

A home inspection isn't just about buying and selling property. It's a valuable tool no matter where you are in your time as a homeowner. Even if you don't plan to put your home on the market in the foreseeable ...

We've written in the past about Florida's home insurance requirements, which include a "Four-Point Inspection" for homes that are more than 30 years old. Of course, home insurance can be expensive in southwest Florida in part because our environmental conditions throw ...