Have you ever considered that the day of the week that you purchase your home in Tallahassee can have an effect? You’ll actually save money by buying on a certain day of the week and this is something that home buyers should really know about. It may sound strange that a certain day of the…
With Spring Break right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about where the kids could benefit from the week off in Tallahassee. Many choose to send the kids to a Spring Break camp, rather than to spend money on an expensive family vacation or have the kids at home feeling bored and sluggish.…
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…
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…
Many times I am asked by my clients, how can I increase the number of showings for my home for sale. One of the smartest examples is to upgrade your curb appeal. How your home appears to potential buyers from the street can have a significant impact on the number of showing. Watch this video…
The foreclosure rate in the Tallahassee market dropped in December compared to the same period last year, according to data released Monday by real estate researcher CoreLogic. The foreclosure rate in December for all outstanding mortgage loans was 4.04 percent, compared to 5.74 percent a year ago. The rates reflect a market area consisting of…