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Pumpkin Dream Cake Recipe
Fall is officially here on the Gulf Coast and that means cool weather, all harvest decor and of course, pumpkin flavored things. Coffee, beer, the list goes on, but if you love pumpkin and the goodness of fall then there is no doubt about it, you will absolutely love this pumpkin dream cake recipe provided by our friend and former chef, John Sallman, Southern Vacation Rentals' newest Owner Relations Manager. Click the image for the ingredients, ... Read More
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Decorating Your Home for Halloween
Halloween is right around the corner and with it comes tons of spooky decorations. You are probably thinking that cobwebs and artificial spiders will give your Fort Walton Beach rental the perfect look for the season's festivities, but keep in mind that as homeowners and renters there is some prep work to be done if you are expecting trick-or-treaters. No, we are not just talking about you can try to scare them with your haunted house decoration... Read More
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Tags: Events, Property Managemet, Tips
Why You Should Rent
Are you a recent college graduate in pursuit of a new home close to work? Perhaps you are near the age of retirement in the market to downsize. Whatever the reason may be, the question you have to ask yourself is “should I buy a home, or rent one?” While there are advantages to both scenarios, let us say you have decided to find a rental in Destin, Florida. Who says you have to own a home to live the American dream anyway? Choosing to rent m... Read More
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Your Rental Budget
Are you in the market to find a rental in Destin, South Walton or the surrounding Gulf Coast areas? While finding the perfect place can be a challenge in itself, affordability is an entirely other feat. In general, experts tend to say no more than 30% of your gross monthly income should be allocated towards housing. The question is, does this rule of thumb apply to renters? It can depend on a variety of things from your salary to your location a... Read More
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Tags: Budget, Northwest FLorida, Rentals, Tips
Get Your Lawn Ready for Summer!
With the heat and humidity of summer right around the corner, now is a great time to make sure everything in your Northwest Florida rental home is running smoothly. That is right, it is time for those annual summer chores. Before you hit the beach do a quick survey of your property, inside and out. While the weather is gorgeous, the heat can take a toll on your home. With day temperatures close to 90 degrees, the last thing that anyone wants to... Read More
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Tags: Lawn, Northwest FLorida, property managers, Rentals, Tips
Your Year Round Yard Guide
After a winter full of freezes and ice storm on the Gulf Coast, we find ourselves heading into the warmer seasons and sunnier days. That being said, how does our lawn accustom itself to these changing tides? Not to worry, a four-season guide to the perfect lawn does exist! Spring is the season to wake your lawn up. In order to do so, you must start from the ground up, literally. This includes testing the soil. For the greenest growing grass soil... Read More
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Getting the Most for Your Rental Bucks
For most of us, there are three big ticket items when it comes to household budgeting: transportation, food and rent. While the resources for controlling food and mobility may be out of your hands, there are some strategies in finding affordable living spaces. A rising rental market has encouraged landlords to undertake substantial property renovations, and while a brand new apartment with top of the line features is hard to pass up, the general... Read More
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Tags: Gulf Coast, Tenants, Tips
Rid Your Rental of Allergies
Spring is in the air, and most of us cannot wait to officially say goodbye to the winter blues and welcome the arrival of longer days and budding flowers. Still, these seasonal changes are not received as warmly by everyone. For many, they are clouded with congestion, sneezing and itchy eyes. Before you decide to hide indoors, have you considered that your home could actually be making your allergies worse? Fear not, there are some relatively... Read More
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Tags: Northwest FLorida, Tenants, Tips
Making a Rental House A Home
If you have just moved into your new rental home in Northwest Florida, congratulation! Now it’s time to make this rental house on the Gulf Coast feel like your home. Moving into a new home is always a daunting task. Where do you begin? Where does all your stuff go? First, we suggest putting each box in its corresponding room and then just go for it. Second, unpack and do so in a timely manner! Nothing says “I just moved in” like m... Read More
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Lawn Maintenance and Your Tenant
It may only be February but spring will have sprung before we know it. The days are, thankfully, already feeling longer and warmer. With that comes one dreaded task, however - yard work. Tenants who are lazy about lawn maintenance is a pretty common thing. While you may think your tenant simply doesn't care about your Northwest Florida income property, they may actually just not know how to care for it. If you are not providing lawn service inc... Read More
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