Tomoka Realty Homes & Lifestyles

06/16/2026

One of the top home inspection concerns, according to buyers, is evidence of water damage. Yet, more than 60 percent of homes with a basement have leaks. Evidence of a Leak The most common evidence of a moisture problem in your basement is the appearance or odor of mold. Sometimes mold is hidden and...

06/12/2026

Wouldn't it be nice to have a dollar for every real estate listing that touts 'granite countertops' as the end-all, be-all of kitchen work surfaces? The truth is, the popularity of granite kitchen countertops is ebbing, shifting toward materials that are sturdy yet stylish. While we...

06/08/2026

Redecorate the Kitchen on a Shoestring Even if you aren't planning on selling your home in the near future, updating your kitchen can make the whole house feel like new. Now, we aren't recommending a complete remodel (unless of course you have the budget for that), but freshening it up will not only...

06/04/2026

If you're proud of your house, why not brag about it to potential buyers? Sure, nobody wants the seller hanging around during open houses and showings, but that doesn't mean you can't be heard. We think a brag book is the ideal way to let buyers know just exactly what is so great about your home. It...

05/31/2026

If you've ever moved out of a home that you've lived in for some time, you know how hard it is to say goodbye. That one last tour of the house where you soak up all the memories that were created in each room, saying goodbye to neighbors and realizing you'll never step foot in the home again is enou...

05/27/2026

05/23/2026

There's a lot to like about a more minimalist lifestyle. For some, the pursuit is liberating, for others it's terrifying. If the thought of ditching your belongings and moving into a smaller space makes your heart sink and your palms drip, don't think of it as 'downsizing,' suggests the National Ass...

05/19/2026

It's one thing to make renovations to a home with the goal of making it more enjoyable or comfortable for you and your family and quite another to make these renovations solely to boost the home's value. It's the latter we want to take a look at today. In fact, these three renovations are only...

05/15/2026

Remember when microwave ovens first hit the consumer market? Folks were scared of them, for the most part. I mean, you can't blame them. How can something with no visible heat source boil a cup of water? It might also have had something to do with the fact that they were originally known as 'radar r...