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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
Zillow's Market Heat Index reveals 7 key real estate trends you should know. Get the latest insights on home values, mortgage rates, and inventory levels and more. Learn how these trends affect buyers and sellers in today's market. Don't miss our analysis of the surprising factors influencing home affordability. Zillow's Market Heat Index - Changing Trends Please remember to "like" the post and the video on YouTube too! Thank you. 🏡  Link to all homes for sale in Tallahassee 📺 Subscribe To The Joe Manausa Real Estate Channel and Get More Housing Market Reports, Listings, Real Estate Marketing Tips, and answers to your frequently asked questions. 📘 Get the DIGITAL MARKETING BOOK Written by a Realtor for Realtors!
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
7030 Spencer Rd, Tallahassee, FL Click here to Get Directions$790000 5 Beds - 4 Baths - 1.56 acres Lot Photos Maps & Local Schools Print Private showings start after Open house 9/8. Seller offering carpet credit with acceptable offer. Go and Show! Welcome to this expansive 5-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom brick home, boasting 3,385 square feet of living space on a peaceful, tree-lined acre near the desirable Ox Bottom area. This one-of-a-kind property offers the perfect blend of privacy and convenience, located near top-rated schools and nestled in a quiet neighborhood surrounded by lush trees and hedges. Highlights include a bright and airy Florida room perfect for year-round enjoyment, a newly updated master bathroom, and a two-car garage. A Generac generator ensures peace of mind during stor...
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
911 Park View Dri, Tallahassee, FL Click here to Get Directions$439000 4 Beds - 2 Baths - 2062 sqft Lot Photos Maps & Local Schools Print Beautiful brick home on a spacious lot home located in the desirable neighborhood of Piney Z! With four bedrooms and two bathrooms, this well maintained home lives large with its open and inviting floor plan. Featuring tile floors throughout the living, kitchen and dining spaces, TONS of storage from the many closets and window seats in multiple rooms, a spacious master bedroom with a luxurious bath suite (soaking tub & shower) and walk in closet, a well appointed kitchen with updates to most of the appliances, as well as an 2022 Roof! An abundance of windows allow for much desired natural light throughout the home and lead out to the screened in bac...
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
  193 Nautilus Dr, Monticello, FL Click here to Get Directions$1,650,000 3 Beds - 6 Baths - 32.1 acres Lot Photos Maps & Local Schools Print Introducing a breathtaking fusion of modern convenience and medieval charm nestled in the heart of the woods. This meticulously renovated 9,848 square foot architectural marvel boasts a captivating design, featuring uniquely sized windows and curving walls that exude artistic allure at every turn. Step inside and experience the epitome of luxury living. The main building offers a seamless blend of functionality and elegance, with a spacious kitchen offering expansive views, a library capable of housing 10,000 books, currently fill with about 6000 books. The ensuite bedrooms provide unparalleled comfort and privacy. The master bedroom is situated on...
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
Welcome to Golden Eagle PlantationGolden Eagle Plantation is home to some of the finest golf course living in the Southeast. Situated in the Northeast part of Tallahassee, FL, Golden Eagle provides for luxurious private living with all the amenities of being "in town." I have selected a few snapshots of homes in Golden Eagle in order to provide a "feel" for its great atmosphere.Golden Eagle County ClubOf course, no great golf course community is complete without a great golf course. The following is a summary from the Golden Eagle Country Club web site:Golden Eagle's foremost attraction is its 18-hole golf course, designed by world renowned golf course architect Tom Fazio. The course sprawls 6,965 yards from the back tees. It was rated "the most challenging course in Florida" by the Uni...
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
Tallahassee Real Estate Market Update - June 2007The June figures are in, and they confirm what we already knew.... The Tallahassee Real Estate Market, while down from the boom markets, is alive and hanging in there. Where prices in most Florida Real Estate Markets have come down considerably, Average Sales Prices in the Tallahassee Real Estate Market are only slightly down. All of the enclosed charts and graphs were compiled by information provided by a third-party, Real Estate Sales Information company (Metro Market Trends).The strongest performing sector is the Tallahassee Condominium Market, showing modest decreases in average sales prices and sporting the second best year on record in terms of Tallahassee Condominium units sold. With the continued growth of the Florida College syst...
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By Tim Kelly, Realtor, Tallahassee, Florida
(Armor Realty)
Active Rain is a fine real estate network, and I'll be here browsing often, so keep an eye on this spot! Not being too new to Tallahassee, or the Real Estate market, but new to Active Rain, there are some things I'd like you to know about me.First of all, I enjoy sports, as a graduate of FSU, of course college football and college basketball are tops on my list.Secondly, I've lived in Tallahassee since starting at FSU in 1985, so I've been here well over 20 years.Lastly, just a quick mention that I've teamed up with an old friend, Lisa Carey and another friend at Russel Construction to offer you top rated homes at reasonable prices.If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.My website is http://www.timothykelly.com                 
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
The Real Estate Industry Gets with the Times (online)!Buying a house used to center around the Real Estate Section of the local newspaper. Or, it meant driving through your favorite neighborhoods on Sunday to look for Open Houses.  Well, the times have changed and many Newspaper and Real Estate Companies are paying the price.  The Real Estate Companies that thrive are the ones that will embrace the change.In a recent article released nationally through the AP reported that three of the top newspaper publishers by circulation have posted large drops during the second quarter. Gannet Company reported a 9.9% drop, McClatchy a 19% drop, and Tribune reported a whopping 24% drop.  According to experts, much of this drop is directly related to the effectiveness of the newspaper companies to se...
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
Training Schedule at Century 21 First Realty   July/Aug 2007Monday the 30th- How to Communicate With Your Sellers, with John E. Whetsel.  Between changes in the Market and changes in Technology, it can be easy to forget what motivates your Sellers! The simple truth is that they will do business with the associate and company that can relate to them. Come to this training to make sure that you can relate to your Sellers!Tuesday the 31st- Financially Qualifying the Buyer, with Joe Manausa. How many Agents have heard mortgage representatives say, "Underwriting standards have become MUCH tougher!" Do you know if this is fact or fiction? Make sure you are giving your buyers and yourself, all opportunities to buy a property and make a sale! Come to this training to learn to financially quali...
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
Building Permits:  When and How The popularity of the reality based TV show ‘Trading Spaces' spawned an abundance of reality based home improvement shows.  These shows depict the fun and rewarding work associated with re-crafting houses, either for personal living satisfaction or for investment ‘flips'.  What the shows don't show however, are the hours spent obtaining the required permitting for the job.  The Leon County Growth Management Division provides extensive literature for permitting both online (http://www.talgov.com/growth/resperinfo.cfm) and at their offices (408 N. Adams St.).   They do a great job of helping determine whether a permit is needed, and once decided, how to proceed through the process.  Below is a basic list of when to pull and when not, but by no means is it a...
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
Good news may be around the corner for multifamily real estate investors who have seen their rate of return shrink by the one-two punch of property taxes and insurance costs.  Insurance companies have become increasingly reluctant to continue underwriting a large number of Florida policies or at a minimum drop various types of coverage. Citizens insurance company, the State run last resort provider is not a cheap alternative although it does provide coverage where others won't. As a result, many apartment owners have been forced to carry multiple policies to cover various risks at an ever increasing cost. Other investors, depending on leverage and lender requirements, are turning to self insurance as a way to lessen expenses so that positive or a least zero before tax cash flow is maint...
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
I was sent the following report by a Commercial Realtor in our office, Erik Snyder, who emphasized the importance of student housing in our local market (Tallahassee, Florida). I found it to be not only interesting, but also uplifting as we fight through this corrective market.Student Housing Multifamily Apartment Property NicheThe need for privately owned near campus student housing will be greatly impacted due to three major factors: 1) The Echo Boom generation is reaching college age boosting the number of people turning 18 over the next decade to 75 million; 2) an increasing percentage of high school graduates are enrolling in colleges and universities; and 3) public universities are under increased financial pressure due to state budget deficits which limit funds available to pay f...
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
  Building and maintaining client loyalty is the name of the game when it comes to customer service.  Satisfied clients are the greatest source for referrals, and the word of the mouth is still the most efficient method of generating new clients.  How do you attract and maintain client loyalty? Building loyalty - Treat your clients the way they want to be treated. 1.      Use personalized treatment - People have particular needs. It's in your best interest to make them feel special and respected. They will certainly stay with you on the long run. 2.      Be reliable - Keep your promises and deliver on time to build trust. 3.      Be flexible - Lose the phrase "company policy" from your vocabulary. Be ready to make changes to your schedule and business approach to accommodate clients. D...
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
As you accumulate investment property you also accumulate more work for yourself. There comes a point when you decide to pass the reins to a property management company. This can be one of the most important and challenging decisions you make because the way your property is managed today will determine its value tomorrow.So how do you go about selecting a property management company? What criteria should you use? Below are a few tips that will ensure you are making an informed decision and you are placing your property in the hands of someone who will "Look after your property as if it were their own".For the rest of the article, click here.
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
So we've established that one of the key aspects of purchasing a home is securing your financing before you begin your home search right?  That being said I am going to dedicate several future entries to the topic of financing and really dig deep into the mortgage process.I would like to start this discussion by examining general types of lenders.  So let's take a moment and discuss the following very important questions: Should I get my mortgage through my bank or seek the services of a mortgage company?  What's the difference anyway?Simply answered...it doesn't really matter who you get you mortgage from.  You can get the same deal from either.  The key is to understand the loan application process, interest rates, and closing costs.  Ultimately it comes down to a matter of consumer p...
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
Inclusionary Housing In Tallahassee, like many cities around the country, affordable housing is becoming more and more unattainable for the lower classes.  Incentives to build cheaper housing have come and gone with some positives, but none successful enough to eliminate the need for further City and State level intervention.  The latest attempt by the City's planners to mitigate the growing housing prices is an ordinance called inclusionary zoning.   The basic premise of inclusionary zoning allows the development of affordable housing to be included in ongoing developments of all types.  The ordinance sets mandatory conditions for the inclusion of below market housing in future market level developments.  To offset the profit compromise of the developer, incentives such as density bonu...
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
Leveraging Your MoneyOne of the greatest financial aspects of buying a home is the ability to leverage your money. Simply put, leverage allows you to use a small down payment and financing to purchase a larger investment. For example, if you bought a $125,000 home with 10 percent down, you leveraged the $12,500 down payment to purchase an asset worth 10 times that amount!AppreciationThe benefits of leverage really become apparent with appreciation, or the rise in value of a property. Using the above example, say you were to live in the house for 5 years, and during that time property values in your area were to rise an average of 2.5 percent a year. Your home would then be worth over $141,000. By putting only 10 percent down, you get to enjoy the appreciation for the full amount!Paying ...
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
This week's advanced training schedule is set:Monday the 23rd- Internet Presence as it Relates to the Seller, Dave Peeples.  Why is internet marketing important to your seller's? Do you know how to win listings at the right price because of our internet exposure and lead capture? Come to this training to increase your SALEABLE listing inventory! Tuesday the 24th- Pricing the Property, Joe Manausa. How often do you "practice" your presenations? Are you "practicing" in front of your customers. Come to this training and make your mistakes in front of your peers, where the practice is FREE! Wednesday the 25th- Caravan to the SW, Dave Peeples. Please submit requests by noon on Tuesday for this caravan! Caravan has been a great tool to get price reductions....just ask your peers!  Thursday th...
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
When it comes to comparing interest rates for a mortgage loan, homebuyers often have the option of choosing a loan with a lower interest rate by paying points. Simply put, a point is equal to 1 percent of the loan amount. For example, with a $100,000 loan, one point equals $1,000. Points are usually paid out-of-pocket by the buyer at closing.Paying points may seem attractive, because a lower interest rate means smaller monthly payments. But is paying points always a good idea? The answer generally depends on how long you plan to stay in the house. Let's look at an example:Bob and Betty Smith are shopping for loan rates on a $150,000 home. Their bank has offered them a 30 year loan at 7.5 percent with no points. This works out to a monthly payment of $1,049.However, their bank has also o...
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By Gene and Rebekah Rivers, The Rivers Team, Broker/Owner
(Keller Williams Town & Country Realty)
There are a number of people out there who don't think that they stand a chance of having a slice of the American Dream.....Home Ownership.  Well, I want to point out one resource that I don't believe is explored as often as it should be, and that is The Tallahassee Lending Consortium.http://www.tallahasseelenders.org/index.htmlEven if you are not in the place to buy right now, they have programs that will set you on the right track to starting the home buying process.   Down payment assistance is one of the big draws for first time home buyers or low income families.  So what are you waiting for?............See if  you qualify!
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
Any tenant is better than no tenant, right? On the contrary, the time spent properly screening your tenants will pay dividends in the future.It has been said that the majority of your rental problems can be taken care of in your screening process. Below I have outlined a few of the areas that we use to properly qualify and screen tenants.•·      Develop your own selection criteria as it proves very useful in avoiding differential treatment of applicants and it will shield you in the event of a fair housing complaint. These criteria must be applied to everyone because once exceptions are made to the policy it loses its value. Make sure you review your criteria on a regular basis to ensure that it meets your overall business plan.   •      Have all of your perspective tenants fill out you...
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
It's that time of year again. Big Bend Hospice is having its annual Golf Tournament to raise money for this wonderful organization. Our tournament is the largest fundraiser for Big Bend Hospice each year. This year's tournament is on September 10th at Golden Eagle Country Club. Teams and sponsors are still needed!                 Email Me       Search for Property    C21 First Realty      Homes for RentEmail this • Discuss on Newsvine • Stumble It!Posted at 09:26 PM in Current Affairs, Tallahassee | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) Digg This | Save to del.icio.us
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
Lot sales in Tallahassee continue to Amaze me. Having tracked the trends in the real estate market in Leon County since the early 90's, the one market trend that seems to stand-out more than anything else is the "affordability" (or lack thereof) of build-able home sites in our county. The average lot price, over the past 12 months, is $89,000. Considering the the average home price in 1999 was $98,000, it amazes me that we are approaching that level for 'lot only.' This graph shows both the price trend as well as the average number selling each month for residential lots in Leon County. (click to enlarge) Notice that the monthly "unit sold" is currently trending down.However the price is still in an overall upwards trend.I will continue to post market-information charts and graphs in th...
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
As with the entire US real estate market, the Tallahassee market is also experiencing a slowdown. Sales of residential units (Single Family Homes, Condominiums, and Townhouses) are down 26% for the period of January through May, compared to 2006. While this at first appears to be a very large correction, some positive signs exist. First and foremost, 2007 still stands as the sixth best year on record, surpassed only by the "boom" years of 2002-2006. By "clicking" on the graphic, you can see total sales through the month of May from 1996 to present. Another positive note is the strength of condominium/townhouses, which have become the property of choice for first-time homebuyers as well as investors in the student-housing market. Again, by "clicking" on the image, you can see that 2007 i...
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