Jennifer Johansen's Blog

If you're searching for a new home, you may have come across references to Housing and Urban Development (HUD) homes. HUD offers government mortgage insurance programs and loans. But what is a HUD home, exactly? Here are the basics to help you with your home search: HUD Homes: The Basics HUD homes are foreclosed properties reclaimed by the...

Housing Programs

Property Types

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Posted on 10/27/2024

Benefits of keeping a home maintenance checklist

Owning a home takes much patience, attention to detail...

Home Maintenance Checklist

Home Maintenance Record

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Posted on 10/20/2024

Understanding closing costs for sellers

At the end of the real estate transaction come the...

Closing Costs

Home Selling

Posted on 10/13/2024

How to set the table for a dinner party

If you’re planning to entertain guests for dinner, the...

Posted on 10/06/2024

How to stay productive while working from home

When you work from home, productive streaks can be...

Posted on 11/27/2024

498 Kamari CV, Naples, FL 34114 now has a new price of $784,900!

Affordable Luxury in Naples! Welcome to this exceptional 3 bedroom + den, 2 full /2 half bath home, featuring the sought-after Shelby floorplan by DR Horton. Bathed in natural light, this 2,221 sq. ft. home in the highly desirable Tamarindo community is designed for both elegance and practicality. This home boasts impact windows and doors, offering superior safety and security, ensuring peace of mind during inclement weather. With plank tile flooring throughout, volume ceilings, plantation shutters and custom millwork, this home exudes a timeless elegance. The floor plan includes private guest bedrooms and a den with French doors, perfect...

Posted on 11/22/2024

4581 7th Ave SW, Naples, FL 34119 now has a new price of $2,245,000!

EXQUISITE COLLIER WOODS ESTATE -MAIN RESIDENCE -GUEST HOUSE and DETACHED 4 CAR GARAGE! Nestled within the prestigious Collier Woods, this stunning property epitomizes luxury living amidst natural splendor. Beyond the wrought iron privacy gate, discover a sprawling 2.8-acre sanctuary, where manicured gardens, majestic OAK TREES, palms, and towering pines create an enchanting backdrop for refined living. The MAIN residence, boasting 4 bedrooms plus a den and 3 baths, exudes timeless elegance and modern convenience. Upon entering the home through double entry doors with transom windows, your eyes are drawn past the seating area to the lanai...

Posted on 11/07/2024

8536 Mallards Way, Naples, FL 34114 now has a new price of $1,269,000!

Prominently situated in the esteemed Mallards Landing in the resort community of Fiddler’s Creek, this exquisite 3 bedroom + den, 3 bath home offers unparalleled luxury and captivating lake views. A Fresh Sherwin Williams Drift of Mist EXTERIOR paint was just completed in mid August! Boasting just under 2700 square feet, this former model home showcases impeccable architectural details and opulent upgrades throughout. Upon arrival, be greeted by soaring ceilings adorned with crown molding and transom windows that bathe the interior in natural light. The expansive great room features recessed lighting and seamlessly integrates indoor-outdoor...

Posted on 10/30/2024

498 Kamari CV, Naples, FL 34114 is now new to the market!

Affordable Luxury in Naples! Welcome to this exceptional 3 bedroom + den, 2 full /2 half bath home, featuring the sought-after Shelby floorplan by DR Horton. Bathed in natural light, this 2,221 sq. ft. home in the highly desirable Tamarindo community is designed for both elegance and practicality. This home boasts impact windows and doors, offering superior safety and security, ensuring peace of mind during inclement weather. With plank tile flooring throughout, volume ceilings, plantation shutters and custom millwork, this home exudes a timeless elegance. The floor plan includes private guest bedrooms and a den with French doors, perfect...