The Germinal Group

11/03/2025

CLOSED & moved in just in time to celebrate the holidays!

Congratulations to this wonderful St. Pete family on finding their perfect home in Ruskin. Wishing you many joyful celebrations and beautiful memories ahead!

10/30/2025

Professionalism. Communication. Respect.
Those are the pillars we strive to build every client experience on.

Thank you Joe, for the thoughtful words and recommendation. It’s greatly appreciated!

10/28/2025

Under contract! 🏡
Huge congratulations to our first-time homebuyer! A determined young gentleman making his dream a reality with this beautiful condo in The Meadows, Sarasota!

10/27/2025

Falling for aesthetics, loving the look but overlooking the location, commute, or layout functionality.

It’s easy to get caught up in the pretty finishes, trendy design, or that perfect Pinterest kitchen ✨
But remember: you can change the flooring, you can’t change the location.

💡 How to Avoid This:

✅ Think long-term — will this layout fit your lifestyle in 3–5 years?
✅ Visit the home at different times of day to check traffic and noise.
✅ Prioritize location, school zones, and community over décor.

Let’s find the one that truly works for you. 🏡

10/27/2025

🌴 NEW PRICE in South Venice!

✨ Now offered at $271,900! ✨

Just 5 minutes from the South Venice Ferry & Beach!
This one checks all the boxes — and has NO HOA or CDD!

▪️2 bed | 2 bath | 1-car garage
▪️LVP flooring (no carpet!)
▪️Granite countertops + updated windows
▪️2022 roof + 2022 AC = peace of mind
▪️Screened lanai + hot tub + fenced yard
▪️No rear neighbors = tons of privacy
▪️Fully furnished (optional!)

Enjoy the Florida lifestyle just minutes from Venice Beach, Nokomis Beach, and downtown Venice shops & restaurants.

🏠 Full Listing: https://us-east.prospects.com/prospects/m.do?tk=bfc16c54391054e671a62229f98e9e64

📞 Call or DM Kate Germinal
941.725.9625 to schedule your private tour today!g

10/24/2025

This is the truth 🙏

Charlie Munger believed one of the best ways to increase a home’s value isn’t through kitchen upgrades or bathroom remodels but through landscaping. “You spend money on trees, and you get it back triple,” he once said.

In the 1960s, Munger partnered on real estate projects that turned a $100,000 investment into $1.4 million.

One key lesson from those deals was simple: lush landscaping sells. Buyers were drawn to homes with well-kept yards, and curb appeal often sealed the deal before anyone stepped inside.

Munger considered skimping on landscaping a mistake. He believed a beautiful yard made a powerful first impression and signaled care and quality to potential buyers.

Studies support his view, showing landscaping can boost home value by as much as 30 percent.

At a recent shareholder meeting, Warren Buffett shared how much Munger enjoyed real estate and landscaping well into his later years.

His message was clear—planting trees can pay off in a big way.

benzinga.com/quote/brk.b

10/23/2025

Another one ✨SOLD! ✨

So happy to have helped my out-of-state client sell their beautiful seasonal home here in sunny Venice, FL! ☀️

10/20/2025

✨ UNDER CONTRACT ✨

So excited for my amazing buyer and her beautiful family as they move one step closer to calling this gorgeous new Palmetto home their own!

Big dreams, hard work, and lots of faith brought them here,and I couldn’t be happier to be part of the journey. 💛

10/20/2025

✨ Florida Living Starts in the low $300s! ✨

This beautiful community offers single-story and two-story home options. 🏠

Residents can enjoy the ideal Florida lifestyle with amazing resort-style amenities, including:
🌊 60-acre lake with lakeside pavilion & bar
🔥 Fire pit & social lounge
💪 Fitness & spin studio
🏊‍♀️ Multiple resort-style pools
🐶 Dog parks & playgrounds
🎯 Disc golf course
🎾 Pickleball courts
🚶‍♀️ 7.5 miles of walking and jogging trails
🌳 160-acre nature preserve with lakeside paths — perfect for kayaking, biking & outdoor fun!

💰 Low HOA & CDD Fees
HOA: $49/month | CDD: $184–$230/month

📍 Prime Location! Just minutes from I-75 with easy access to St. Pete, Bradenton, Sarasota, and the Gulf Coast beaches you love.

✨ Beautiful homes starting in the Low $300s with interest rates as low as 4.99% and special builder incentives available!

Message me today for details or to schedule your private tour!

Kate Germinal
REALTOR ®️
941.725.9625
[email protected]

10/16/2025

✨ Just Listed! ✨

2707 27TH AVENUE DR W, BRADENTON 34205

Whether you’re a first-time buyer or an investor, this one checks all the boxes ✅

✔️ NEW 2024 A/C
✔️ NO carpet
✔️ NOT in a flood zone
✔️ Fully fenced oversized yard with room for your BOAT or RV
✔️ NO HOA + NO CDD

3 bed, 2 bath, 1,586 sqft home features a flexible layout with a bright Florida room, perfect for a second living area, home office, or playroom. Enjoy cool evenings under the backyard pergola or soak up the sunshine just 8 miles from Anna Maria Island!

📍 Close to shopping, dining, and top-rated schools
💰 Freedom. Affordability. Comfort.

DM me for details or to schedule your private showing today!

Kate Germinal • 941.725.9625 • [email protected]

10/15/2025

✨SOLD✨

Nothing makes me happier than seeing great people step into the next chapter of their lives.
Our sellers closed on their home and are now off to fully enjoy their dream pool home with acreage!

So proud and excited for you all! 🤍

10/11/2025

✨LISTED in South Venice! ✨

Looking for an updated, move-in ready home near the beach? This beautifully upgraded 2 bed | 2 bath gem checks every box and it’s the best-priced home in the area! 🏡💙

✅ LVP flooring (no carpet!)
✅ Granite countertops & updated windows
✅ 2022 roof + 2022 AC = peace of mind
✅ Fully furnished (optional)
✅ Screened-in lanai + hot tub + spacious fenced yard
✅ No rear neighbors + tons of privacy

Enjoy that easy Florida lifestyle just minutes from Venice Beach, Nokomis Beach, and charming downtown Venice shops & restaurants.

📍 4850 Neptune Rd, Venice FL 34293
💲 Offered at $276,900

Move-in ready, fully updated, and close to everything!
📞 Call or DM me today to schedule a tour! 941.725.9625