When you watch shows like Fixer Upper, the intention of “fixing the home up” is for the homeowners to love their home for years and years to come. Not all home improvement projects are for this purpose, though. Some homeowners go into home improvements with one thing in mind: selling their home in the near future. When this is the case, you should get solid advice from your REALTOR® to ensure these projects will pay for themselves in the end.

There are a handful of projects that will not only pay for themselves in the long run, but will help sell your home in Central Florida when the time comes.

Paint your house.

A fresh coat of paint can go a long way to improve the appearance and curb appeal of your home -  this goes for the interior or exterior of the home. If you’re going to give your home a facelift with a new paint job, we recommend choosing a neutral paint color. We’ve pinned some of our favorite interior neutrals on our Pinterest account. If you're in need of some inspiration, Pinterest is one of the best places to look for trends in exterior color palettes, too!

Summer is well underway, which means there is tons to do in Central Florida. July is no exception!

Celebrate the 4th of July in Osceola County

Kissimmee/St. Cloud - Kissimmee’s Monumental July 4th Celebration kicks off at the Kissimmee Lakefront Park at 5 pm and will feature live music, a beer garden, food trucks and the KUA Kids’ Power Zone. Admission is free and fireworks go off at 9:10pm. Just down the road in St. Cloud, you can enjoy live music, food, games and a reading of the Declaration of Independence, followed by fireworks, from 3pm-10pm.

Celebration - Every year, Celebration chooses a theme for 4th of July. This year is “All-American”, making it a true celebration of our nation’s birthday. The fun begins at 9 am with a parade through town, and continues at 4 pm with live music, including a special performance by CMA Musician of the Year, Mac McAnally, and more in the Town Center!

Lake Nona is one of the fastest-growing communities in the Central Florida area. While it’s well-known for being home to “Medical City”, there are a number of other things that make it the perfect place to call home. So, just what are the added benefits of buying a home in Lake Nona?