Calum MacKenzie
Calum MacKenzie is Owner of Real Living Southern Homes a leading residential real estate brokerage located within Seven Oaks in Wesley Chapel, Florida and also serving the Tampa Florida real estate and Land O’ Lakes real estate markets.
Articles by this Author
Practical Tips to Make Moving Easier
- By Calum MacKenzie
- Published 08/8/2008
- Home & Garden
- Unrated
Practical Tips to Make Moving Easier
From packing to keeping track of pets, kids, and valuable items, moving day can be an absolute nightmare from start to finish It doesn’t have to be, however—use these eleven practical tips to take the stress out of your next move, and start enjoying your new home sooner
Salt and Chlorine Pools: Which is Best?
- By Calum MacKenzie
- Published 08/5/2008
- Home & Garden
- Unrated
Chlorination has been the traditional method of pool sanitation for decades—almost by default, since there were no alternatives for this crucial aspect of owning a swimming pool However, for many pool owners, chlorination is an old and outdated pool sanitation method they’ve discarded in favor of maintaining a salt water pool
Choosing the Right Pool Heater for the Job
- By Calum MacKenzie
- Published 07/30/2008
- Home & Garden
- Unrated
Having your own private, heated pool is definitely an enjoyable luxury in cooler weather, but if you don’t already have a heating system installed, you’ve first got to decide which system is best for your pool Usually you’ll be able to choose between an electric, gas, or solar powered heating system, but there are plenty of factors to consider when deciding which is right for your pool, and for you
Understanding Florida Real Estate Taxes With Florida’s Amendment 1
- By Calum MacKenzie
- Published 07/10/2008
- Real Estate
- Unrated
Florida’s real estate tax laws can be tricky to understand There are several factors which affect the size of your property tax bill, so if you’re buying property in Florida or are relocating, it’s important to understand how taxes are calculated
Get Ready For Florida Hurricane Season
- By Calum MacKenzie
- Published 06/6/2008
- Home & Garden
- Unrated
Hurricane season is fast approaching for those of us living in Florida With it comes the risk of heavy winds and floods that can do plenty of damage to our homes
Florida Property Insurance Changes Will Affect Most Homeowners
- By Calum MacKenzie
- Published 04/22/2008
- Real Estate
- Unrated
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina and other destructive storms, getting affordable property insurance hasn’t been easy Many private insurers shed high risk clients after storms in 2004-2005, and raised assessments for others
