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Oct 22, 2019 – Louise Bolger
September 24, 2019
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

Order out of chaos

Writing has been compared to bringing order out of chaos, something I try to do weekly on this page, and one of the most chaotic aspects of real estate is the mortgage process, which may be getting e…
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September 17, 2019
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

Luxury ain’t what it used to be

Did you ever feel sorry for the really wealthy real estate owners? Well, we’re at a point in time when there might be just cause for feeling sorry for them because like all sellers, when your market…
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September 10, 2019
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

The fun and not-so-fun of selling a home

Last week we talked about the fun and not-so-much fun of buying a home. This week we’ll talk a little about selling your home, choosing the perfect realtor and not necessarily one you’re related to…
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September 2, 2019
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

The fun and not-so-fun of buying a home

Labor Day has just passed and in some parts of the country, that signals the end of summer – but not in Florida. We still have plenty of hot weather and hurricane threats, think Irma, but September d…
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August 27, 2019
By Joe Hendricks
Counterfeit money being passed around

Counterfeit money being passed around

MANATEE COUNTY – Several area businesses have been presented with counterfeit $50 and $100 bills in recent weeks. On Friday, Aug. 23, a counterfeit $50 bill was taken as payment at the Pig Out BBQ…
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August 27, 2019
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

The challenges of inheriting a house

No one wants to see a loved one pass away, but it’s inevitable that we all will have that experience and along with the grief comes the distribution of personal items and property. As emotional as si…
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August 20, 2019
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

Uncovering a home’s defects

The definition of “disclose” is to uncover or reveal. When it comes to uncovering problems in a property you’re interested in purchasing, the pathway is cluttered with rules that are frequently uncle…
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August 20, 2019
By Joe Hendricks
Gulf Drive Café expansion approved

Gulf Drive Café expansion approved

BRADENTON BEACH – Gulf Drive Café owners Wendy and George Kokolis have the city’s approval to expand their beachfront business operations. On Thursday, Aug. 15, the city commission unanimously app…
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August 13, 2019
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

How to determine the truth about home flooding

Home inspections and seller property disclosures are an intricate part of home buying. You would think a seller’s disclosure is pretty clear cut, but it’s far from that, especially when it comes to f…
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August 6, 2019
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

It’s all about the kitchen

You may not want to do a kitchen renovation in August, but August is the perfect time to start planning one. Sitting on the patio with your iPad or on the beach with a home decorating magazine is an…
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April 9, 2025
11:45 am

The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting