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…
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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…
#GreatNewListing Just hit the market! This 3BR/2BA all brick home features new flooring (tile and carpet), 2 car garage and fenced backyard. #GreatLocation Located in Killearn Estates! You find easy access to shopping and dining just around the corner. For directions – http://ow.ly/Hwal306adbH #GreatValue Listed at $189,900! This one will not last long on the…
Good news on the National Mortgage Market, locally we continue to have a healthy demand for Existing Homes and New Construction Homes as well. Delinquencies on mortgage loans (30 days or more past due but not in foreclosure) on one-to-four-unit residential properties were at a rate of about 4.66% as of the end of the…
Rents are rising at a faster pace than home prices, especially in central and coastal Florida. Mortgage rates are still favorable. In most of Florida, it is still cheaper to buy than to rent a home. We’re nearing the end of the era of low mortgage rates and moderate prices. Personal income is starting to…
For the Week Ending October 21, 2016 This week in the housing and financial markets. Minutes from last month’s FOMC meeting showed several members in favor of raising policy rates, making a rate hike before the end of the year more likely. Supporting the Fed’s view of an improving economy, jobless claims once again hit…
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