New home sales in October reached a seasonally adjusted annual rate of about 495,000 units, an increase of 10.7% compared with the revised September rate of 447,000 units and an increase of 4.9% compared with the October 2014 estimate of 472,000, according to estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of…
Despite the fact that the job market continues to improve, the share of first-time home buyers remains at its lowest point in nearly three decades, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) reports. In its 2015 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, the firm finds that the share of first-time home buyers so far this year…
We have made it through the first three quarters of 2015 and it has been a productive one in the Tallahassee real estate market. Those of us that are working with home buyers and sellers have seen an increase over 2014. What are the factors that are influencing real estate market growth? Interest rates are…
Cambridge Model- Simply Elegant and easy home to maintain. NEW All Brick 3 Bedroom/ 2 Bathroom plus office home includes luxury finishes on a third of an acre. Situated on a quiet cul-de-sac with park-like backyard. Large foyer, open living room with 10′ ceilings. Kitchen with island and custom cabinetry, granite counter tops, stainless appliances…
Great location for this new home, convenient to work, shopping and restaurants. This home has lots of storage space and an open floor plan. Call Mike Ferrie at 850-566-8373 to see what other plans and lots are available in Evening Rose.
Capital City Bank has partnered with PrimeSouth Properties to reduce their client’s real estate closing costs by $500 on any contracts for their New Construction Purchases or Construction Permanent Loans. To find out more about this partnership, contact Chris Carter for the details at (Office) 850-402-7977 or (Mobile) 850-556-2365.
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…
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