Establish Your Real Estate Buying Power

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…

Hurricane Season begins Today. Are You Prepared

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…

Identity Theft: Protect Your Financial Future

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…

Tips for increasing a home’s property value

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…