Cheryl A. Johnson P.A.'s Blog

Posted on 11/02/2020

Photo by Nina Garman via Pixabay Moving into a new home can be a very exciting experience. From getting to know new people to starting a new job, it can all be a very enjoyable transition. However, there are some aspects of moving that many people don’t really enjoy. And the biggest factor of all is the money...

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Posted on 10/26/2020

Selling: Should You Sell Your Own Home?

Photo by Paul Velgos via Shutterstock If you’ve never sold a home, you might not understand the complexities of what your agent provides for you. You could be tempted to sell your home on your own. After all, with the availability of the Internet, how hard could it be? According to most research, FSBO (For Sale by Owner)...

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Posted on 10/19/2020

Use Bench Footing to Gain Living Space

Photo by Tierra Mallorca on Unsplash When buying an older home, you might wonder how to get more livable space out of that low-ceiling basement. There are two ways to gain height: raise the foundation or lower the floor. Raising the foundation requires lifting the entire home off its current foundation, building a new foundation, and resettling the...

Posted on 10/12/2020

The Perks of Buying a Large Home

Image by ErikaWittlieb from Pixabay For most people, buying a house is the biggest investment they will make. Unless you are paying cash, the transaction could become complicated. Not that many people can pay cash for a house – and for those that can, it often makes more sense to borrow than to use up cash reserves, especially...

Posted on 10/05/2020

Open House: Home Staging Mistakes to Avoid

Photo by Mark McCammon via Pexels Anyone who has ever gone out on a job interview or a date knows how important a good first impression is. First impressions can color the entire way we approach a person and environment. When it comes to your home, you want to create a positive setting that draws people in on...

Posted on 09/28/2020

Choosing the Right Outdoor Garden Structure for Your Luxury Home

Photo by Skitterphoto from Pexels Outdoor garden structures can provide you with seating, shade and even a bit of shelter from the rain, depending on which type you choose. Although these structures serve a practical purpose, they’re available in a wide range of decorative styles and designs that can enhance your garden’s appearance. How do you know which...

Posted on 09/21/2020

Moving to a Larger Home: Are You Ready for It?

Image by Konstantin L from Shutterstock After living in a small apartment or crowded house, you might be dreaming of having more space, a bigger closet, or just one more bathroom to ease the clutter and closeness. When is a larger home the answer? Before making the leap to more square footage, consider all the factors that fill...

Posted on 09/14/2020

Security for Your New Investment

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay When it comes to protecting your high-value home in your absence, few things beat an actual living, breathing caretaker who lives on the grounds. And you'll score bonus points for hiring someone who's trained in fighting fires or apprehending invaders. Your second line of defense should be a local monitoring service that...

Posted on 10/10/2020

Video Tour - 1292 Sandpiper Blvd, Homestead, FL 33035

This 2 bedroom 2 bath townhome in the Townhomes of Audubon invites you to call it home! You enter the foyer passing to the spacious great room with vaulted ceilings and neural tile floors. The kitchen is attractively assembled with granite countertops and room for your breakfast area. The master bedroom has a walk in closet. A spacious 2nd bedroom. All appliances including the Washer/Dryer inside the home. The private back yard also has a storage...

Posted on 10/10/2020

1292 Sandpiper Blvd, Homestead, FL 33035 is now new to the market!

This 2 bedroom 2 bath townhome in the Townhomes of Audubon invites you to call it home! You enter the foyer passing to the spacious great room with vaulted ceilings and neural tile floors. The kitchen is attractively assembled with granite countertops and room for your breakfast area. The master bedroom has a walk in closet. A spacious 2nd bedroom. All appliances including the Washer/Dryer inside the home. The private back yard also has a storage...

Posted on 09/29/2020

Video Tour - 10018 Hammocks Blvd #104-5, Miami, FL 33196

This impeccably maintained 3 bedroom 2 bath first floor condo at Blossoms at the Hammocks shows like a model. Tiled floors throughout meet you in the foyer and lead to the spacious eat in kitchen. Three sizable bedrooms with plenty of closet space. Two baths that have been updated with huge tub/shower in master bath. Also features accordion shutters, tankless water heater, 1 yr old A/C and storage area on exterior of unit for bikes to enjoy the 7 miles of trains for jogging, biking and walking. The Hammocks Community offer many amenities including 4 pools, tennis, basketball and sandy...

Posted on 09/29/2020

10018 Hammocks Blvd #104-5, Miami, FL 33196 is now new to the market!

This impeccably maintained 3 bedroom 2 bath first floor condo at Blossoms at the Hammocks shows like a model. Tiled floors throughout meet you in the foyer and lead to the spacious eat in kitchen. Three sizable bedrooms with plenty of closet space. Two baths that have been updated with huge tub/shower in master bath. Also features accordion shutters, tankless water heater, 1 yr old A/C and storage area on exterior of unit for bikes to enjoy the 7 miles of trains for jogging, biking and walking. The Hammocks Community offer many amenities including 4 pools, tennis, basketball and sandy...