They say timing is everything, so how do you know when is the right time to list your house for sale? Right now the Tallahassee real estate market is shifting into a “seller’s market.” The current amount of homes available for purchase is the catalyst for this shift. Have you thought about selling your home?…
The stock market opened strongly, pulled up by positive earnings reports, which unfortunately puts pressure on bonds. Some economic reports today are also moving markets: The latest S&P/Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index showed home prices rising faster than expected, jumping 5.8% in February for the biggest monthly gain in 32 months. March’s single-family home…
Recently, we had a client come to us that was “re-habbing” their roof …think “flipping a property” like we see on HGTV television shows. Inside and outside this property had be remodeled and freshly painted, but the roof still looked old. The roof was only about 10 years old and had years of life left.…
Based on the recent political events that ended with President Trump’s healthcare reform bill not passing, there has been speculation in the market that any foreseeable tax reform will also be delayed. In fact, there are those that feel it won’t happen at all. If the Republican Party with President Trump and the majority control…
A national trend called “agrihoods” is planting roots in Tallahassee with the introduction of Pine Dove Farm. The 203-acre subdivision is Tallahassee’s first planned agriculture community. It’s located off Apalachee Parkway and down a winding Williams Road in eastern Leon County. The development will include around 130 homes starting at $289,000 on half-acre lots. The idea is to build…
Moving is a stressful experience even under the best of circumstances. Moving can be emotionally and physically draining. Quite frankly, moving all of one’s possessions is inconvenient and exhausting. Consumers can reduce the amount of emotional, mental and physical stress related to moving by planning ahead and hiring reputable, professional movers. Peak moving season in…
HI All, so here is the Capital City Area we are still seeing a steady demand for housing both resales and certainly new construction is very robust, as the Capital of Florida we continue to enjoy the fruits of Florida’s growth which has been historically the trend, we are also the 3rd largest state now, trading…
When you’re on the market for a house, you have a lot of options to consider. What’s your price range? How many bedrooms do you need? Do you want to live in the middle of a city or in a suburban area? Does a gated community fit your needs? Stucco or brick? And the big…
Growing your own food — at least what you can — cuts household food expenses and drives you to use recipes that focus on fresh produce. Unfortunately, not everyone has the yard space to plant a full garden, and some don’t even have a yard at all. That’s precisely where community gardens come into play.…
2016 was a great year for the housing market, nationwide; home prices and sales increased while rates dropped to new historic lows. According to The Mortgage Reports, “In September 2016, the Home Price Index climbed to 239.2, a 0.5 percent increase from the month prior and a 5.7% increase from the year-ago levels.” Because of…
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