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Holiday Home Maintenance
🎄 Holiday Home Repairs Every Lakeland, FL Homeowner Should Tackle Before the Season The holidays are fast approaching in Lakeland, Florida, and that means family gatherings, festive décor, and cozy evenings at home. Before you hang the lights or host out-of-town...
Giving Back Through Real Estate: Our Community Give Back Program
Giving Back Through Real Estate: Our Community Give Back Program At S&D Real Estate Services, being a part of Lakeland and Polk County means more than just helping people buy and sell homes. It means building lasting relationships, investing in the place we call...
Back to School Season in Lakeland, FL
Back to School Season in Lakeland, FL: Navigating the Traffic and Construction Chaos As summer fades into the rearview mirror and the school bells start ringing, Lakeland, Florida, enters one of its busiest times of the year: back-to-school season. For parents,...
To The Georgia Florida Line – We are Expanding
S&D Real Estate Services Expands to Georgia with Two Newly Licensed Brokers We’re excited to share some big news from S&D Real Estate Services! Two of our experienced real estate professionals have officially earned their Broker licenses in the state of...
What’s happening in Lakeland — right now?
Here’s the scoop on Lakeland’s real estate scene right now—friendly, down-to-earth, and backed by real data: 🏡 What’s happening in Lakeland — right now? Home prices Redfin reports a median sale price of $310,000, just shy—down 0.16% from last year. Homes sit for...
Hurricane Season in Lakeland – Are you prepared?
As you know, Hurricane Season has officially arrive and keeping your family and home safe is extremely important. In addition to knowing where the local shelters are, sand bag pick-up locations, and the evacuation routes, you can get started on your preparations...
Issue Three | Winter
Get Ahead in a Competitive Market: Why Pre-Approval Is Your Advantage
At S&D Real Estate, we understand that buying a home is an exciting journey—but it can also feel overwhelming. There’s one essential step in the process that can make all the difference: pre-approval. Here’s what it is, why it matters, and how it can give you the...
New Year, New Home: How To Make It Happen in 2025
As the new year begins, many of us take time to reflect and set goals. If one of your aspirations for 2025 is to buy or sell a home, you’re not alone. A new home can be the perfect fresh start, but turning that vision into reality takes preparation and the right...
Should You Sell Your House As-Is or Make Repairs?
When it’s time to sell your home, one big decision stands out: should you sell it as-is or make repairs? A recent study from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that 61% of sellers made at least minor repairs before listing their homes. On the other hand,...










