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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
When the St. Joe Company decided to start its Southwood Development in Tallahassee, the company issued statements (press releases) that included various numbers of reasons why it felt Tallahassee would enjoy growth and prosperity in the future. Most importantly, it outlined the  target market for  people who would buy a home in Southwood. One particular segment of this announced target market really caught my attention. The segment was “FSU Graduates wanting to retire and return to Tallahassee.” And not just retirees, but people who had spent their college years in Tallahassee and would love to live here permanently. My thinking at the time was that it was a very insightful, very clever goal that could really help Tallahassee grow. My thinking on this has not changed. In fact, just yest...
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By John Stehmeyer
(Riverking Custom Painting)
If you are looking for an exterior paint color for your Tallahassee home, consider other aspects of your house such as the color of the roof, deck and other structures.
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
I have put together the “mother of all housing reports” in an effort to show our readers what is available on a regular basis at the Tallahassee Housing Reports page on our new web site. This does not even include all of the charts and graphs that we provide about foreclosures (on the Tallahassee Foreclosures page), nor does it include all of the chart and graphs that we provide about Tallahassee neighborhoods. FYI: You can subscribe to the Tallahassee Real Estate Blog and have it delivered to your email box each time it is published. Just click on the button in the top right of the header any time you want. It only takes a few seconds and then you’ll receive the most up to date Tallahassee real estate information as it is written. Monthly Market Reports With Real Estate Graphs These ar...
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By John Stehmeyer
(Pro Players Realty)
The Tallahassee Real Estate market is at a low.  For potential home owners this is the chance of a lifetime. Leon County sales totals for single-family detached homes, condos and townhouses in August were 234, up from 225 the same month a year ago. Although that fact is encouraging, there are still more than 3,000 active real-estate listings in Leon and surrounding counties. That means many months of inventory remain at the current sales rate. The Tallahassee Democrat asked members of the Tallahassee Board of Realtors to nominate their choices for the area’s 10 best home buys.  To find out which area’s those are, pick up your copy today.  
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
  Did you happen to catch this morning’s Tallahassee Democrat article on the controversy that is finally brewing in downtown Tallahassee? You might recall that I wrote a blog in early December about a bogus compensation plan that Tallahassee City Commissioners awarded themselves (and deemed legal by OUR city attorney who also received the 60%+ raise). This whole issue was brought to light because Erwin Jackson wouldn’t let it go. He asked the City Commission to bring in outside people to review the legality of the entire ordeal. The City Commission waived him off, citing the fact that it had already reviewed the legality of the raise with its own attorney. Mr. Jackson has continued to pursue this and finally it is getting some attention. When I wrote about the good work that Mr. Jackson...
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By Carol Palacios
(Century 21 Manausa & Associates)
Joe Manausa | Century 21 First Realty | 850.523.6118 1821 Tallavana Trail, Tallahassee, FL 3BR/2BA Single Family House offered at $210,000 Year Built 2001 Sq Footage 1,833 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size 0 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Incredible Value on Waterfront Beauty on Lake Tallavana. Small motor boat permitted- fishing allowed! INCREDIBLE kitchen with 6 burner Viking Range and Hood, double oven. Split floor plan, 2 bedrooms offer a lake view and open to screened in porch. Wood burning FP, open ot the kitchen. Newer flooring throughout - ceramic tile under laminate wood flooring. New NORWECO Aerobic septic system. Inside laundry & 2 car garage. Screened porch, deck and boardwalk. see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURE...
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By Carol Palacios
(Century 21 Manausa & Associates)
Joe Manausa | Century 21 First Realty | 850.523.6118 3632 Biltmore Ave, Tallahassee, FL 3BR/2BA Single Family House offered at $289,900 Year Built 2006 Sq Footage 1,835 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size 5,662 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION S/F includes Carriage House (Mother-in-law suite), which typically rents for $500-$700 per month and is above a two-car garage. House is immaculate and includes wood floors, front porch, customer gutters and butler's pantry. Sprinkler system and gorgeous landscaping completes the package. Owners are relocating and motivated. EASY TO SHOW! see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES - Central A/C - Central heat - Hardwood floor - Tile floor - Family room - Dishwasher - Refrigerator - Stove/Oven - ...
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
The market goes up, and the market goes down, but what do people moving to Tallahassee want to know? They want to know about houses in Tallahassee. They want to know about schools and they want to know about Tallahassee neighborhoods. They want to know about recreation and they want to know about shopping. But most of all, they want to know about the area and about Tallahassee houses. I received a message from a client this morning who will be moving here shortly. Here is what she said: My husband and I are relocating to Tallahassee. Our move date will be in June. I wanted to get in touch with you quickly. I will actually be in town this weekend and was hoping someone could show me around the city and neighborhoods that are family friendly with good school districts. I was hoping to do ...
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By Carol Palacios
(Century 21 Manausa & Associates)
Joe Manausa | Century 21 First Realty | 850.523.6118 3336 Plowshare, Tallahassee, FL 3BR/2BA Single Family House offered at $319,000 Year Built 1973 Sq Footage 3,900 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size 104,979 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Priced below currect appraisal. TONS of heated space in a variety of options. Floor plans for additional space in attic. Guest House on property with full bath. Additional workshop with electricity on property. Adjacent lots also for sale. "Lodge" family room with massive stone fireplace. Cooks kitchen. Mr. and Ms. Clean lived here......and they JUST left. see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES - Central A/C - Central heat - Fireplace - High/Vaulted ceiling - Tile floor - Living room - Dining...
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By John Stehmeyer
(Pro Players Realty)
Skylights are an energy efficient way to air and light your home. Much more than windows, skylights vent out the warm, stale air that rises to the ceiling.  At the same time allowing natural air to enter. Even the light is improved!   The natural sunlight will provide an even, diffused light that’s better than any bulbs can hope to achieve.  When direct sunlight becomes a problem just close the venetian blinds. Not only will you like the light and fresh air better than what you currently use via bulbs and air conditioning but the skylights will help you cut down substantially on your energy bill, saving you big bucks.
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
Anybody who has been in or near the real estate market over the past ten years can attest to the fact that the money markets have been crazy. Crazy good for most of the time, but now we’re well into a cycle where money supply will be tight, and lending standards will be much tougher. People relatively new to the real estate industry will see this as new and different, while those of us who have been around a while will tell you that we are just dusting off old skills and techniques that we haven’t had to use since the 1990s. It is time to re-establish all of the networks and processes that we used to help people buy a home without traditional financing. The real irony in the current real housing market is that it is easier to get “free money” from the government than it is to get a loa...
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
  It does not take more than a minute (if you do a search on Google™) to find a blog or article written by a REALTOR® which extols the virtues of buying a home. And there is a better than even chance that “Now is the Time To Buy” will be included in the first paragraph or title of the article. With this in mind, I thought I would write about the counter argument, why Now Is Not The Time To Buy A Home. You see, I believe that buying a home is not the right answer for everybody. There are many reasons and many times that home buying should be avoided, and the following list covers the primary reasons: You Love The Home You Are Renting You Plan On Moving In The Next 3 Years You Have No Money In Savings Your Employment Situation Is Shaky You Spend Most Of Your Time Out Of Town If you find t...
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By John Stehmeyer
(Riverking Custom Painting)
Don’t put off repainting your home for too long, it could cost you more in the long run. Extreme weather, wet or dry, can accelerate paint fatigue, siding damage and water damage. Don’t procrastinate. It doesn’t pay!
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
  Recently a reader of the Tallahassee Real Estate Blog, going by the name of “Nancy,” asked why we did not have a neighborhood report on our site for Pine Tip Hills in Tallahassee. Since I couldn’t come up with a good answer, today we’ll take a quick look at home sales in Pine Tip Hills. REMINDER: The 18th Edition of the Tallahassee Real Estate Newsletter went out this morning. It is full of charts, graphs, and analysis of the Tallahassee real estate market and is free to subscribers. If you would like to receive a free copy each time the newsletter is published, just submit your name and email address in the form in the right sidebar of the Tallahassee Real Estate Blog. Pine Tip Hills Home Sales The number of home sales in Pine Tip Hills rarely reaches one per month, and historically ...
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By John Stehmeyer
(Riverking Custom Painting)
When choosing colors take note of the other things in the room such as artwork, furniture, floors etc. If you’re not planning on buying new things for the entire room, choose a paint color that compliments these aspects of the room to emphasize the objects that are already there.
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
  Yesterday, I was very fortunate to attend a nice afternoon round-table with the top real estate agents in Tallahassee. We spoke of the many changes that we are seeing in the Tallahassee real estate market, and many interesting views were shared. Invariably, the conversation kept returning to the subject of real estate market conditions and the abundance of distressed properties that are coming into the market. It seems that many of these top real estate professionals had read a fresh news story that was picked up by the Associated Press regarding the threat of a double-dip in the real estate market. The article reported: Consumers are taking their time following the extension of a tax credit deadline, and that is draining momentum from the summer’s recovery, according to data Tuesday ...
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By John Stehmeyer
(Riverking Custom Painting)
Consider the psychological effects of colors. Paint colors can change to feel of the room (for example, warm colors like red, orange and yellow make a room inviting while dark colors can make a room appear smaller). Think of what type of activities you do in the room you are repainting and choose a color that is appropriate for each room based on this.
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
We just hit the “1,000 Subscribers” mark today! If you haven’t subscribed to the Tallahassee Real Estate Newsletter, you can subscribe right now in our updated form in the right sidebar of the Tallahassee Real Estate Blog! If you have decided that you must sell a home in 2010, then I recommend that you prepare yourself for a successful (ad)venture. You see, right now, nearly 80% of homeowners who decided to sell their home over the past year failed (they still own the home), but you do not have to be like them. I would encourage you to prepare a successful plan for selling your home. During the planning stage, if you realize you cannot sell your home due to conditions beyond your control, then make a wise decision to stay out of the market! If we can lower the inventory of homes for sa...
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By John Stehmeyer
(Riverking Custom Painting)
  When looking to hire a Tallahassee painter, be sure to do your homework: check references, visit job sites and past projects, and spend time talking about your needs.  
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By John Stehmeyer
(Riverking Custom Painting)
Exterior stains are available in latex- or oil-based formulas. Unlike paint, no primer is needed. However, exterior stains will need to be reapplied more often than paint. There are two types of exterior stain:Solid color or opaque stains have less pigment than regular paint but more pigment than a transparent stain. These stains allow the wood's texture to show, but not the wood grain. They are the consistency of a thin paint.Semitransparent or transparent stains are thinner than opaque stains. These penetrating stains are formulated to allow the texture and the grain to show through. Differing degrees of pigmentation from clear to dark allow you to change the color of the wood. These products are close to the consistency of water. Some contain stain as well as a wood preservative.
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