Hello Autumn !

HELLO AUTUMN !

The days are getting shorter. Summer is quickly coming to a close and fall and winter will be here soon, yes even in Florida. It is a good time of year to do a pulse check on your home from the inside out. Here are some quick fall cleaning tips to get you ready for the upcoming seasons:

EXTERIOR TIPS:

1. Inspect all external doors including garage doors. Make sure they close tightly. Install weather-stripping or door thresholds if needed.
2. Wash Exterior & Interior Windows.
3. Check and Clean Gutters and downspouts. Make sure all drainage area are unblocked of debris.
4. Perform a maintenance check-up on your Heating and Air Conditioning system. Filters should be changed monthly. Dirty Filters can strain your HVAC system and possibly your pocketbook.
5. Lower humidity and cooler temperatures make it the perfect time to paint the exterior of your home.

INTERIOR TIPS:

1. Focus on your main living areas like your family room, kitchen, entry way, guest bath. These are considered the high traffic areas needing your attention first. Work on one room at a time.
2. Start from the top to bottom in each room. Clean door frames, window sills, ceiling fan blades, cabinet tops, etc. Vacuum drapes, window treatments and upholstered furniture. Move furniture and vacuum beneath and behind it. Don’t forget to also vacuum al baseboards an corners.
3. Have your carpets/area rugs professionally cleaned.
4. Turn mattresses over front to back and clean all bedding including: mattress pads, pillow duvets, blankets and comforters.
5. Get your kitchen ready for the holidays. Organize cabinets and pantry. Clear your counters of any appliances you do not use on a daily basis. Wipe down the cabinets and clean the refrigerator inside and out. Don’t forget to vacuum behind it.

Helpful tips and assistance are always available from your Southern Real Estate Sales Team.  We help people buy and sell real estate every day and we available to help you as well.  Contact us for other home tips and best selling or buying practices.  You need an expert on your side and Southern is your expert at hand.

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Oyster Cook-Off & Craft Beer Festival at the Hangout

logoIf you own or are thinking about purchasing real estate in Gulf Shores, Alabama, head over to the Hangout for the 2015 Oyster Cook-Off & Craft Beer Festival. This event kicks off on Friday, November 6, 2015 at 6:00 PM. Enjoy samples of over 60 craft beers, live music and demos from brewmasters.

The Oyster Cook-Off begins at 11:00AM on Sunday, November 7, 2015 with chef demos until 5:15PM. Don’t miss the awards ceremony immediately following these chef workshops. Sample recipes prepared by these talented chefs while following their workshops. Enjoy live music, SEC football, cold beverages and, of course, delicious oysters all day long.

The Hangout overlooks the beautiful beaches of the Gulf of Mexico, allowing you to savor the scenery during this weekend activity. This is sure to be an incredible event that you won’t want to miss. Tickets for the Craft Beer Festival Friday night at $40.00 and only $30.00 for the designated drivers. General Admissions tickets for the Oyster Cook-Off on Saturday are $10.00 per person and the tasting ticket booklet price is $25.00. VIP tickets are available for the event on Saturday. Purchase your tickets for the Oyster Cook-Off and Craft Beer Festival today.