Melinda Leake's Blog

Posted on 04/11/2021

Upcycling: Unique, DIY Containers for Your Garden Shed

Image by Rudy and Peter Skitterians from Pixabay If you're like many busy gardeners, your garden shed isn't as organized as it could be. Perhaps you've been telling yourself for quite some time that you're going to get around to giving it an organizational makeover but run short on inspiration whenever you try to brainstorm a game plan....

Gardening

Organization

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Posted on 04/04/2021

Millennials: A New Target Market for Home Sellers

Photo by Tatiana Chekryzhova via Shutterstock As more millennials leave consumer and student debt behind, they enter the housing market. Being savvy researches in the information age, this demographic has begun to fuel the housing economy. Many purchase homes as singles, with a partner or even a friend or group of friends. Where is Preferred? Unlike past generations...

Buyer Trends

Market

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Posted on 03/28/2021

Make the Most of Your Backyard

Photo by Andy Giraud via Pixabay You just bought the perfect house – or you’re ready to make an offer on the perfect home – but the backyard leaves something to be desired. Sure, it has a pool and a hot tub, but the rest of it leaves you wanting more. Convert your backyard into an ultimate party...

Home Decor

Landscaping

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Posted on 03/21/2021

HOAs: Could They Truly Benefit a Neighborhood?

Photo by Andrey_Popov via Shutterstock An HOA — or Homeowners' Association — is an organization in your subdivision or community that creates and enforces regulations and rules for the properties and residents. If a property is part of an HOA's jurisdiction, buying it automatically makes you a member. Therefore, you are required to pay HOA dues that cover...

Community

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Posted on 03/14/2021

First-Time Homebuyers: Common Mistakes to Avoid

Photo by Mohamed Hassan via Pixabay It’s part of the American DNA to want to own a home. It can be your immense joy or become a nightmare if you don’t avoid some of these first-time buyer lapses in judgment. What to Avoid Overbuying. The mantra used to be “buy the biggest house you can afford.” After all...

Home Buying

Mistakes

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Posted on 04/17/2021

Another Property Sold - 25283 Ojibway Court, Punta Gorda, FL 33983

Beautiful and peaceful cul-de-sac lot with SOUTHERN EXPOSURE awaits new owners to enjoy the desirable neighborhood of Deep Creek in Punta Gorda, FL. With views of Lake Zappa, enjoy building your home oriented to have a sunny winter potential pool/lanai area due to the orientation of the lot. Nearby to great shopping, restaurants, parks, boat ramp, gyms, and more, and conveniently centrally located with access out of Deep Creek from Rampart, Sandhill, and Harborview, this lot has it all. Go check it out today! ALSO, builder available for site evaluation, so ask for...

Real Estate

Punta Gorda

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Posted on 04/07/2021

Another Property Sold - 4264 Oak Terrace Circle, Port Charlotte, FL 33953

SNOWBIRDS OR FULL TIME RESIDENTS, great 55+ HOA! Tree Tops is a small HOA where neighbors get to know one another. What I feel makes this property stand out is the location right between Port Charlotte, North Port & Englewood. It is only 5 blocks from a fishing pier, & public marina. This community has a heated pool, tennis court, shuffle board, small clubhouse & most of your lawn care provided for a small HOA fee $160 monthly. If your looking for a split floor plan this is it! It is a 3/2 with the master bedroom located to the back and the other 2 located to the front of the home. If you enjoy cooking the kitchen, dinette...

Real Estate

Port Charlotte

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Posted on 04/02/2021

Another Property Sold - 23301 Collina Way #124, Port Charlotte, FL 33980

BACK ON THE MARKET - Buyer's financing fell through. Spacious, bright and open floorplan greet you in this second floor, end unit. You'll love the large foyer, upon entry. Features of this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home include: granite and newer stainless appliances in the kitchen with matching granite in both bathrooms, private one car garage, A/C replaced in 2017. Enjoy your morning coffee on the private lanai with owners suite access and water view. Nice size laundry room with plenty of storage. You and your guests will enjoy resort style living with the gorgeous clubhouse which boasts a large work-out facility, game room, kitchen,...

Real Estate

Port Charlotte

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Posted on 03/26/2021

Another Property Sold - 12665 SW Kingsway Circle #a-4, Lake Suzy, FL 34269

PRICE REDUCED!!! Beautiful END unit condominium- 2 bedroom 2 bath with a den that can easily convert to a 3rd bedroom. This beautiful Villa has been well cared for by the long term homeowners. This home was designed to be handicap accessible throughout. This condo offers beautiful views of the pond and golf course which is soon to become a brand new 18- hole pro golf course. This villa is very well designed and offers lots of room and storage space throughout. This location is close to airports in Punta Gorda, RSW Airport in Ft. Myers, shopping, restaurants, and I-75. This condo has tile floors in the kitchen. The living room and master...

Real Estate

Lake Suzy

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Posted on 03/26/2021

Another Property Sold - 26365 Lancer Lane, Punta Gorda, FL 33983

This beautiful cleared lot has a peaceful freshwater “Lake Bengal” to the rear of this popular property. This location is tucked towards the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the heart of Deep Creek, with City Water and City Sewer available. This new home site has a nice greenbelt area which leads to accessing to Lake Bengal. This lake is perfect to kayak, canoe, fish, or relax and watch the many different species of birds and waterfowl that call Southwest Florida home…just to name a few of the perks! Deep Creek is an upscale community with deed-restrictions, with this lot being just 1.5 miles to Deep Creek Golf Club! You will also find a...

Real Estate

Punta Gorda

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Posted on 03/24/2021

Another Property Sold - 12665 SW Kingsway Circle #a-4, Lake Suzy, FL 34269

Price Reduced !!! EASY LIVING!!! Beautiful END unit condominium- 2 bedroom 2 bath with a den that can easily convert to a 3rd bedroom. This beautiful Villa has been well cared for by the long term homeowners. This home was designed to be handicap accessible throughout. This condo offers beautiful views of the pond and golf course which is soon to become a brand new 18- hole pro golf course. This villa is very well designed and offers lots of room and storage space throughout. This location is close to airports in Punta Gorda, RSW Airport in Ft. Myers, shopping, restaurants, and I-75. This condo has tile floors in the kitchen. The living...

Real Estate

Lake Suzy

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Posted on 03/09/2021

372 Concordia Street, Punta Gorda, FL 33983 now has a new price of $53,900!

ONE OF THE FEW WATER VIEW LOTS REMAINING. Partially cleared so you'll be able to keep as much privacy and shade as you like. A great location for building your new single-family home. 85' front footage so you'll have room for the 3 car garage. Upscale golf and nature loving community. Deep Creek subdivision, one of our county’s more popular communities, is a planned community with all homesites fronting open space "greenbelts" which are maintained by the Homeowners Association. Home values are protected through deed restrictions in this subdivision which has city water and sewer available. Nearby is Deep Creek Golf Club, a challenging...

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