Benjamin Urrutia's Blog
Posted on 06/22/2025
How home additions increase property value
Thinking of selling your home? Perhaps your life is...
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Posted on 06/15/2025
What is a lock-in mortgage rate?
With mortgage rates constantly fluctuating, many lenders...
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Posted on 06/08/2025
How to place your carbon monoxide detectors & why
Carbon monoxide leaks are an emergency situation. Gas stoves, dryers, furnaces, wood-burning fireplaces and other gas or flame-ignited appliances are all potential sources of carbon monoxide leaks. Carbon monoxide poisoning causes headaches, nausea and other symptoms, which can turn into a life-threatening emergency with continued exposure to this gas. But don't fret. Carbon monoxide detectors can provide you...
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Posted on 06/01/2025
Growing the Colorful & Pet-Safe Polka Dot Plant
If you want a pet-safe houseplant to add color to your indoor space, consider the polka dot plant. As the name suggests, the polka dot plant has delicately speckled leaves in high-contrast combinations of colors. You can find them in pink, red and white, and their compact growth habit makes them easy to plant several colors together in...
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Posted on 05/25/2025
Gardening: How to create a community garden with your neighbors
Community gardens can be a great way to increase urban...
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Posted on 05/18/2025
DIY Concrete home decor projects
When you think of DIY, concrete is not likely the first...
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Posted on 05/11/2025
Budget-friendly home improvement upgrades you can DIY
Home improvements and upgrades sometimes take a backseat when finances are involved. However, there are alternatives. The good news is DIY property owners do not necessarily need to possess professional-level carpentry skills to make meaningful upgrades. With a little DIY elbow grease, handy property owners can implement cost-effective home improvements. 1: Restore an aging wooden staircase Although kitchens...
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Posted on 05/04/2025
Is termite damage covered under home insurance?
Owning a home can be a wonderful experience. You have...
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Posted on 04/27/2025
How to refinance your mortgage
If you’ve been paying off your home for a while, you may be...
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Posted on 04/20/2025
What Is Cottagecore Style?
Cottagecore style has grown in popularity recently and is all over social media. The design style includes everything from home decor to fashion. Similar to shabby chic and farmhouse styles, cottagecore celebrates the comfort and charm of country life no matter where you live. If you’re interested in learning more about this fun and popular trend, here are...
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Posted on 06/10/2025
2155 Fennell Street, Maitland, FL 32751 is now new to the market!
This is a three-bedroom two-bathroom pool house well located that needs some tender love and care (TLC). This is an opportunity to exert the buyer’s creativity to update it. Great neighborhood, low HOA, close to Geminis sport and health facilities, Seminole Community College, the I-4, 15 minutes away from downtown Orlando, main grocery chains in less than two miles. Make your appointment...
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Posted on 05/03/2025
654 Kenwick Cir 103, Casselberry, FL 32707 now has a new price of $1,575!
This is a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom first floor unit with plenty of natural light and 1126 square feet of living area. This condo comes with all appliances, granite countertops, washer and dryer in a convenient inside closet, floors on tile, recently added new lights throughout. Open parking next to unit. car wash for residents A small dog or cat allowed under 36 pounds, required at delivery of keys first month $1575 and security deposit $1575, household monthly income around $3900; application fee is $50/adult. The community features a club house, a fenced recreational area, a large pool, and a fitness center. For those avid readers, the...
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