Home closings are up in Leon County compared to the reported 174 closing during September 2013. This past September 2014, 224 homes are reported as sold in Leon County. Review the number of new listings, sold homes, price averages, and other valuable information that shows the stability of the Tallahassee and Leon County area housing market: Market Stats Sept 2014
Leon County Schools are graded at an overall “B” average with many of Tallahassee’s prime communities having top-graded “A” schools. Proximity to good quality schools is one of the most influential factors for homebuyers, and often times a good local school can be one of the biggest drivers of home prices in a community.…
The results of a recent study show that landscape expenditures significantly increase perceived home value and will result in a higher selling price than homes with a minimal landscape. There are plenty of local landscape companies that provide free consultations to help you develop a landscape plan that fits your home and budget. Some former…
Tallahassee is a wonderful place to call home, and residents can’t seem to find enough to say when asked if they love Tallahassee! This site is an awesome resource with tons of information on things to do and places to see in the City of Tallahassee. Read here to learn more about Tallahassee.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that it awarded $75 million to local areas to help public housing and Housing Choice Voucher residents on a path to self-sufficiency and homeownership through education and employment. The State of Florida will share $3,314,986, Tallahassee was awarded over $51,000 to help residents through HUD’s Family Self-Sufficiency…
This weekend (September 19-21, 2014) is Florida’s tax holiday on energy-efficient appliances. The tax holiday covers qualifying Energy Star and WaterSense products, you are exempt from paying taxes on the first $1,500 of the price of eligible purchases during this tax-free holiday. Energy Star products use at least 10 percent less energy, and WaterSense products use…
The government recently announced a new partnership with five of the nation’s largest banks to assist active-duty military service members save each year on their mortgage by reducing mortgages interest rates for active military members. http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/article.cfm?id=312722
Friday Night Life for Tallahassee Residents and Visitors One of the great perks of living and working in Tallahassee, FL is the fact that we have a block party every Friday night before an FSU home game and access to art shops and studios every first Friday of each month. Yes, it is…
Pilot program introduced to qualify FHA borrowers to reduced mortgage insurance premiums FHA released its “Blueprint for Access” which offers a pilot housing counseling program as well as enhanced quality assurance measures. FHA hopes these efforts will expand access to credit for underserved borrowers http://www.realtor.org/articles/fha-blueprint-for-access