Diane Michael Koughan's Blog

Posted on 02/18/2024

How to install smart home devices: 3 Simple tips

It might seem like a complicated ordeal to install...

Smart Home Devices

Smart Home

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Posted on 02/16/2024

3250 Southshore Drive 52C, Punta Gorda, FL 33955 now has a new price of $539,000!

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 02/11/2024

5 Building codes you should know

Engineers and architects adhere to building codes when...

Posted on 02/04/2024

4 Mistakes to avoid when listing your home

One essential part of the home selling process is how...

Common Mistakes

Home Selling

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...

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