Listing Activity. I have been in the Real Estate industry going on 17 years and have seen many changes in the market. As all of us have been affected economically the past 3 years have been a major challenge for all. We are seeing homes sell for what they were worth in 2003-2004.Because of this…
What Next? Now that the Florida Session is over maybe we can see some movement in our market. I know many folks have been holding off from purchasing because of job security. We are hoping that there is some relief in sight. People still need to relocate and others are staying put because of their…
What to do in Tallahassee. There are so many things to do in our great city. Last weekend we went to the Wakulla River and went kayaking . What an awesome thing to do and less than ½ hour away. You can rent canoes or kayaks from Wilderness Way. All I had to do is…
Paws for Patriots, provides guide dogs to blinded soldiers and veteran assistance dogs to vets suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. What a great cause this program is. You can help our soldiers and veterans by giving to the program. Go to floridarealtors.org/paws and give today to this cause.
Flipping a Foreclosure or Distressed Property! There are still opportunities to flip properties to make money. The first rule of thumb is to make sure you have your finances in line to purchase quickly as well as a reserve to remodel and possibly hold the property for a while. If for some reason the market…
Thinking of Building a new home? Construction cost has not changed much over the last couple of years. The cost of the land has changed drastically. With the short sale and foreclosure market it has made land cost much more competitive. There are excellent opportunities to purchase land at this time. Check with your local…
Taxes Taxes Taxes !!! Well the deadline is here 12:00 A.M. tonight. Many of us are scurrying around to find those last receipts, what deductions can I take and how much of this expense I had this year is deductible. Why do the majority wait until the last minute to get our taxes done? Well…
Flipping a Foreclosure or Distressed Property! There are still opportunities to flip properties to make money. The first rule of thumb is to make sure you have your finances in line to purchase quickly as well as a reserve to remodel and possibly hold the property for a while. If for some reason…
First time buyer programs!! Many consumers think that the first time buyer programs have all gone away. There are still programs out there to purchase a home. You have the Tallahassee lenders consortium and also local programs with lending institutions that will allow you to get down payment assistance from a family member as a…
Legislative Days. This coming Tuesday and Wednesday is Florida Realtors legislative days. This is when over 1000 realtors from across the state travel to Tallahassee to deal with legislative issues that we are facing for the year ahead and how the results can affect all of us in the future. Some of the issues…