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Sarasota, FL: One of 2016's Best Places to Live in the USA
Posted by Brian Tresidder on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at 1:45 PM By Brian Tresidder / April 3, 2016 Comment

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What the Key Solutions Real Estate Group and Sarasota residents already knew has been confirmed by U.S. News & World Report: Sarasota, FL is one of the best places to live in the USA!

Each year, U.S. News ranks the USA's most populous 100 cities using data from sources like the United States Census Bureau and the Department of Labor. Categories are based on what Americans believe are the most important things to consider when choosing where to settle down, and include such things as a strong job market and quality of life. Using factors such as unemployment rate, cost of living, crime rate, quality of education, and a myriad of others, the resulting list is meant to help readers decide where they should live....

Tips for Buying a Flipped House
Posted by Brian Tresidder on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at 1:20 PM By Brian Tresidder / April 2, 2016 Comment

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People often believe that purchasing a flipped property is just like buying a brand new or fully-renovated home, and that the house is in tip-top shape and move-in ready. Most homebuyers aren’t aware, however, that a number of house flippers or contractors want to sell as quickly as possible in order to move on to their next flip project. Things may look good on the surface, but a rushed job will most likely result in not-so-perfect workmanship throughout the home. If you’re thinking about buying a flipped house, consider the tips below so you won’t be dealing with any unexpected problems after you close.

1. Look Beyond the Fancy Finishes

Take a closer look beyond the attractive visual façade of a home. As much as you’d...