Judges from the National Civic League named Tallahassee as one of the ten cities to win the award Sunday evening. Judging is based on the overall level of community involvement in solving critical problems, including public-private partnerships. “For those of us who call Tallahassee home, the All-America City award validates what we’ve known for so…
With interest rates and home prices expected to increase in the next year, the financial penalty in waiting or forgoing in buying a home in today’s market have become very expensive according to a recent Realtor.com report. The financial benefit to purchasing a home instead of renting is huge! According to Jonathan Smoke, the Chief…
The Tallahassee regional real estate market is still strong with a good demand for new construction home building and residential homes for sale. With the improving economy, economic indicators are forecasting an increase in “first time home buyers.” Prequalifying for a first time home, is an important step in the home buying process. Capital City…
Florida officials believe they are as ready as possible, in terms of storm preparation and the financial strength of the insurance industry, for the next hurricane that crashes into any part of the Sunshine State’s shoreline. Forecast tracking has improved, and even the use of social media – the state directs people to its “Get…
The Bureau of Justice Statistics reports that over 16 million people experienced identity theft in 2012, that’s over 5% of the total U.S. population! This means that you or someone you know may have been victimized by some form of identity theft in the past or will likely experience some form of this crime in…
At just under two thousand pages, the upcoming TILA-RESPA rules are bringing a world of change to the mortgage industry. This might sound scary…but don’t worry, On Q is committed to staying ahead of the curve. What is TILA-RESPA? For more than 30 years, Federal law has required lenders to provide two different disclosure forms…
Come tour the latest features and designs in new construction! Saturday and Sunday April 18th and 19th from 1-5 p.m. Seven new construction home builders invite you to tour their homes. We hope to see you at our Evening Rose and Cavendish Court open houses!
The prime home-buying season is upon us, and with it, mounds of paperwork. And, let’s be honest—a chunk of that paperwork will be devoted to the real estate purchase contract. Here’s how you can sign on the dotted line without losing your mind. What it is A real estate purchase contract is a legally binding document…
SAN FRANCISCO – April 2, 2015 – With the spring selling season in full swing, now is the time for clients to improve their home and make it more appealing to potential buyers, even if they don’t plan to put it on the market right away. Where to start? Peter Chovanes, a Realtor® with Van Guard…
Owning a home can pay off at tax time. Take advantage of these homeownership-related tax deductions and strategies to lower your tax bill: Mortgage Interest Deduction One of the neatest deductions itemizing homeowners can take advantage of is the mortgage interest deduction, which you claim on Schedule A. To get the mortgage interest deduction, your mortgage must…
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