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TWO NEW LISTINGS in LAKE ASHTON THAT MIGHT INTEREST YOU!

January 27, 2022

For More Information, Call Lori Raath, Lake Ashton Realty 863-409-6899 or EMAIL: LRaath@LakeAshtonRealty.com 5213 Green Drive Winter Haven, Florida 33884 List Price $319,900 5213 Green Drive Winter Haven, Florida 33884 1226 Sawgrass Drive Winter Haven, Florida 33884 List Price $524,200 1226 Sawgrass Drive Winter Haven, Florida 33884

Tips to get your Florida Home Sold with Lake Ashton Realty

January 17, 2022

Tips to get your Florida home sold with Lake Ashton Realty 1. Set the right price In a hot seller’s market such as Florida, specifically in Lake Ashton and other 55+ communities in Central Florida, a Seller should set a target price after reviewing a cumulative market analysis for the surrounding area. If the target... View Article

A FREE CMA Offered by Lake Ashton Realty

January 13, 2022

When real estate agents of Lake Ashton Realty are working with home buyers to determine the value of a property before they offer to purchase, or sellers to check the listing cost, they do something known as a comparative market analysis (CMA) or FREE MARKET ANALYSIS. By revisiting the records of the sold properties and... View Article

LATEST RATE MY AGENT REVIEW – Lori Raath, Realtor

January 11, 2022

Remote home buying – great experience Lori helped us find the house for us, even though we were house shopping in Florida from Arizona. She was patient, listened to our needs, showing us a variety of homes and floor plans until we found what we were looking for. Buying a home remotely is not easy,... View Article

Selling a Vacant Home or Occupied. What is better?

September 16, 2020

Advantages and Disadvantages of Selling Vacant in a Florida Retirement Community vs Occupied If you have the option of selling a home vacant or occupied in Vienna Square or Traditions at Lake Ruby, you may be surprised to discover that an occupied home is often better for selling. Selling a home vacant vs. occupied has... View Article

NEW LISTING in LAKE ASHTON

August 5, 2020

2102 Ashton Palms Drive Lake Wales, Florida 33859 Enjoy Maintenance Free Living in this first floor condominium located in Ashton Palms of Lake Ashton. This 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath, well maintained condo, offers spectacular water and golf course views. If you enjoy nature, bring your binoculars and camera with you and get ready for... View Article

Virtual Happy Hour

July 29, 2020

1. Pick Your Guest List Do you want to throw a happy hour for your friends in your Florida Retirement community? Perhaps you have a close-knit 55+ community of neighbors that would love to jump on a happy hour. Pick your friends/neighbors in Lake Ashton, Vienna Square and Traditions at Lake Ruby and keep it... View Article

OPEN HOUSE! SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2020 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

June 25, 2020

OPEN HOUSE! Saturday, June 27, 2020 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 4428 Waterford Drive Lake Wales, Florida 33859 List Price $260,000 3 Bedroom / 2 Bath Home Light and Bright! This BISCAYNE floor plan looks like a page out of a magazine. Well decorated and maintained. Enter through a screened entry way to the tall... View Article

Flooring Trends

June 24, 2020

For many buyers, flooring is a key factor in the choice of a home located in a Florida for 55 Community. Flooring in a Florida Retirement home can unify a space and make it standout — or can draw unnecessary attention to itself and be a stumbling block to a sale. When preparing your next... View Article