Diane Michael Koughan's Blog

Posted on 02/04/2024

3250 Southshore Drive 52C, Punta Gorda, FL 33955 now has a new price of $625,000!

PREMIER, third floor, remodeled (3Br, 2Ba) condominium lives like a home. Located in Burnt Store Marina with a “captivating” view of the waterway. Fabulous venue for lounging on your 512 sq. ft glassed in, air-conditioned Lanai while taking in the daily boat parade and peaceful sunset. Open up the hurricane sliders and feel the tropical breeze. Offered DECORATOR READY and FURNISHED with a warm color palate. Amazing space (2597 sq. ft) with excess storage. Enter your condo and relax on your private outside seating area. Inside you love the look and feel of its rich wood floor. In contrast, the kitchen and Lanai slate flooring adds special...

Real Estate

Punta Gorda

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Posted on 01/28/2024

A beginner's guide to PITI & property taxes

PITI is an acronym for principal, interest, taxes and...

Posted on 01/21/2024

Extreme Weather Preparedness: How to Shelter at Home

Sometimes when severe weather happens, the safest thing to do is remain indoors. However, for certain weather events with strong winds like tornadoes and hurricanes, there are some parts of your home that are safer than others. Here is a basic guide for how to shelter in your home to stay safe from extreme weather: Where to Shelter...

Emergency Preparedness

Sheltering In Place

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Posted on 01/14/2024

Using a gifted down payment for your mortgage

Potential homebuyers with generous connections may benefit...

Posted on 01/07/2024

What you should know about concrete in foundation building

For centuries, builders have used concrete in foundation...

Posted on 01/07/2024

3230 Southshore Drive 36C, Punta Gorda, FL 33955 now has a new price of $429,000!

Another beautiful remodeled 3Br, 2Ba (2,600 sq. ft) condominium ON THE WATER! Boasting a panoramic view of the South Basin in Burnt Store Marina. You are sitting in front of the action! A fabulous venue for lounging while taking in the daily boat parade. You will live on your 600 sq. ft lanai which is enclosed with sliding glass. (Dockage is available through the Dock Master or purchase a Freedom Boat Club membership.) You will fall in love with the view and also the interior of this impeccably maintained condo. Enter the condo thru your private walkway. You can even make it your own with a seating area and decorative plants. Why not create...

Posted on 12/31/2023

Picking the best fire pit for your yard

Fire pits are phenomenal backyard additions. They...

Fire Pit

Outdoor Fire Pit

Posted on 12/24/2023

Compression force: Defining it's role in construction

In the world of construction, compressive forces are...

Compression Strength

Construction

Posted on 12/22/2023

3250 Southshore Drive 52C, Punta Gorda, FL 33955 now has a new price of $639,000!

PREMIER, third floor, remodeled (3Br, 2Ba) condominium lives like a home. Located in Burnt Store Marina with a “captivating” view of the waterway. Fabulous venue for lounging on your 512 sq. ft glassed in, air-conditioned Lanai while taking in the daily boat parade and peaceful sunset. Open up the hurricane sliders and feel the tropical breeze. Offered DECORATOR READY and FURNISHED with a warm color palate. Amazing space (2597 sq. ft) with excess storage. Enter your condo and relax on your private outside seating area. Inside you love the look and feel of its rich wood floor. In contrast, the kitchen and Lanai slate flooring adds special...

Posted on 12/17/2023

Should you insulate outlets at home?

If you've ever noticed cold air leaks while plugging...

Energy Efficiency

Home Insulation

Posted on 12/16/2023

Another Property Sold - 3260 Southshore Drive 61a, Punta Gorda, FL 33955

LOCATION! LOCATION! Remarkable Prime Real Estate in Marina Southshore, known as “The Gem at the Point”, located in Prestigious Burnt Store Marina. There is no other condominium that can compare to this one. What makes this so special? Unit 61A is a Ground floor, END unit, 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, totally remodeled with raised ceilings and recessed lighting with a 3-sided Lanai with automatic shades AND Furnished Turnkey. Situated close to the waterfront with over a 180-degree view of the marina which hosts manatees and dolphins year around. With 2,600 sq ft of living space which includes a 580 sq ft Lanai with wind-resistant glass floor to...

Posted on 12/10/2023

4-Season rooms: What they are & how to use them

You may have heard of a four-season room but are still...

Sunroom

Interior Decor