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Anton Andrews, director of office envisioning at Microsoft, stands in the home area of the Envisioning Center where there is a digital whiteboard and other advanced products. For more on how technology will influence homes in the years ahead, see the story on PAGE 4.

Smart homebuilders will adapt to older buyers’ downsized financial realities By Alan J. Heavens The Philadelphia Inquirer

The early days of my life as a real estate writer were dominated by a number of issues, notably “active-adult” housing. In the 1960s, these

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were called retirement communities, and they were in Arizona and Florida. Grandma and Grandpa moved there and played golf every day. The first time I wrote about it, an editor asked whether “inactive adult”

housing was what was found at Laurel Hill Cemetery, especially at those marble mausoleums. Undaunted, I wrote about every innovation. Key to the initial stages of this phenomenon was the idea of downsizing —

that is, getting rid of what you don’t need and moving to something smaller and easier to care for. As active-adult housing evolved over the next several years, however, it seemed to get larger,

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City Gas, James Hardie Major Parade of Homes™ Sponsors The Tallahassee Builders Association’s 2013 Parade of Homes™ is just around the corner and two Platinum-level sponsors are playing lead roles in one of the community’s most anticipated events. City of Tallahassee Natural Gas Utilities and James Hardie Building Products have signed on as major sponsors and will see their products and services highlighted in a number of the Parade homes. To encourage energy efficiency and stimulate the local economy, the City of Tallahassee recently announced it is doubling its existing rebates on certain ENERGY STAR® and natural gas appliances purchased locally. The City also works closely with new home builders to maximize comfort and energy-efﬁciency for consumers. James Hardie Building Products will be featured in a number of Parade homes, according to Jason Coleman, the company’s Regional Representative for North Florida and South Georgia. James Hardie products popular with builders for use in siding, trim, sofﬁts, fascia, and shakes.

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The Parade has attracted many of the area’s top builders, including 2012 Best of Show winner Barton Construction and consistent award winners such as Hartsﬁeld Construction, Premier Fine Homes, and Powerhouse Construction. In addition to familiar Tallahassee-area builders such as Persica Homes, Adams Quality Homes, and Alexander Dinkelman, the Parade features some new faces, including Saxon Hannon of Hannon Construction (who formed his own company after many years in the local building/development community), Big Bend Builders, and Jerry Linder of Vintage Homes, who has an entry in the brand-new Persimmon Hill community developed by The Parrish Group. Parade of Homes Co-Chairs Thomas Asbury, Jr. of Premier Fine Homes and Mark Worley, CIP, GMB, of Worley Construction, have announced that Second Harvest will again be the Parade’s designated charity with the goal to eliminate hunger in the Tallahassee area. Stay tuned for ongoing news about the Parade of Homes™ and refer to the calendar on this page for key dates.

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Additional Parade sponsors include building suppliers Pro-Build, Jenkins Brick, South Georgia Brick, Seminole Trusses, and Nichiha USA; lenders Capital City Bank and Hancock Bank; trades professional Perkins Electric; the real estate law ﬁrm of Smith

Thompson Shaw Minacci & Colon, P.A., and the Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC), which will sponsor two energy-efﬁciency awards for participating builders.

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acquiring a McMansion quality. Builders argued that aging adults wanted enough room to keep all their stuff and have offices, workshops and craft rooms, as well as places for holiday dinners and separate bedrooms for their many grandchildren. Claire Gawinowicz of Oreland, Pa., has never bought that argument. “I am a typical, middle-aged boomer, and I have lots of friends and relatives in my same age group,” she writes. “I talk to them a lot about the empty nest and where the heck are we going to move to now that we have freedom.” What Gawinowicz says she and those she knows want is what active-adult-housing builders were promising back in the mid-to-late 1990s: A one- or two-story house with two or three bedrooms and a tiny yard, with no lawn mowing or snow shoveling; the ability to walk to shops, cafes and entertainment; hiking and walking trails, and easy access to public transportation. “Do you know how incredibly hard this is to find?” Gawinowicz asks. “There are millions of boomers out there looking for this, and the builders just keep building McMansions.” I think what happened is that builders assumed that boomers were a homogeneous group, and that all of us were wealthy. Reinforced by the demographers, they attributed a number of traits to us – the most misleading being that we had a huge pile of disposable income and were willing to spend all of it

for the tendency toward “instant gratification” that has marked our generation. I attended housing meetings across the country and heard this said time after time. The boomers were not the only ones being labeled. Generation X had trouble getting off the sofa; Gen Y was something else altogether. It’s easy to pigeonhole and stereotype. Humans have been doing it since the dawn of time. Plus, all real estate is local, and what we want here is not what goes over big in Dodge City, or Boca Raton, or L.A. — especially L.A. The reality, too, is that after several years of economic downturn, the majority of us aren’t worth as much as we were a decade ago. Housing prices are coming back, but not by leaps and bounds. Boomer homeowners are finally able to sell their houses and move on down, but the prices they are getting have forced a reduction in expectations. I think this is the new reality Gawinowicz and her friends are talking about. And it’s what builders would be wise to accommodate.

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4.020% $717.83 15 YR. Conv. fixed 3.474% $1,070.40 30 YR. Conv. fixed 3.437% $1,478.87 30 YR Conv fixed 30 YR FHA fixed 30 YR RD fixed

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Microsoft has ideas for your home, office By Janet I. Tu The Seattle Times

SEATTLE — Put a skillet on your stove as you prepare to make a stirfry, and an interactive chef on the big screen in your kitchen tells you a wok would probably work better. Take a sketch of something you’ve been drawing on your tablet, and swipe it over to a large digital screen that doubles as your work surface. Then get that sketch to appear on a huge wall screen so that you and a co-worker halfway around the world can work on the sketch simultaneously.

Those are some of the scenarios Microsoft says could happen in the next five to 10 years — and has brought to life now in its new Envisioning Center, which opened this month. For nearly 20 years, Microsoft has had the Microsoft Home (also referred to as “Home of the Future”) in a building on its Redmond, Wash., campus. In that facility, Microsoft replicates a home outfitted with technologies that it thinks will be in use five to 10 years in the future. Since 2002, Microsoft’s Office division has had a similar futuristic workplace that includes

A woman walks through the Envisioning Center, where Microsoft Corp. showcases technological directions of the next 10 years. ELLEN M. BANNER/SEATTLE TIMES/MCT

productivity technologies. Now Microsoft has combined the two to form the Envisioning Center, a completely revamped home and office of the

future, complete with a “third place” area meant to represent such spaces as retail stores and restaurants. It’s like a concept car, said Jonathan Cluts, Mi-

crosoft’s director of strategic prototyping. Not every single thing will come to be in five or 10 years, but “we’re going to show you a future that we believe in, that we are investing in.” Microsoft won’t disclose the square footage of the Envisioning Center, but it sits in the space formerly occupied by the old home and office, located on the second floor of the company’s Executive Briefing Center. Like its predecessors, it is not open to the public. Rather, it’s designed to give visiting customers and dignitaries a sense of where the company is

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headed, and to help some Microsoft employees think through products and services they’re developing. On a recent tour, Cluts and Anton Andrews, Microsoft’s director of Office envisioning, showed off the new digs, which were created with Olson Kundig Architects and design firm NBBJ. The new center features more open, flexible spaces than the former “home” and centers on the themes of bringing people together, making people smarter, and using natural gestures, speech and touch to do things. The new center also offers a clearer, more focused picture of how Microsoft is integrating the work of its various divisions and how that integration can play out as the company evolves from providing strictly software to providing devices and services. Kinect motion- and voice-sensing technology is everywhere. So are huge, multi-touch screens from Perceptive Pixel, the company Microsoft acquired last year. Technologies from Microsoft’s Online division and Server and Tools business are evident in everything from search results to relevant information that pop up in various contexts. Open the door to the facility, and you’ll enter an open office space in which there are stations for individual work, brainstorming sessions and team collaboration. “We never guess completely right. But we were probably closer to right than wrong in each succeeding generation” of the Microsoft Home, said Mundie, who added that some of the technologies in earlier homes — such as digital picture frames — have come into widespread use.

FAA says tall buildings a problem in Miami By Maria Lamagna The Miami Herald

A new aviation policy aimed at giving jets enough emergency airspace will not require developers to shorten buildings planned for downtown Miami, officials of the Federal Aviation Administration said this week.

But questions remain about why some developers are being advised by the FAA that their buildings are too tall. The emergency airspace policy drew about 40 people, including Miami Mayor Tomas Regalado, to the meeting hosted by the Downtown Development Authority. Jose Ramos, the direc-

Okaloosa-Walton is growing fast By Dusty Ricketts

Northwest Florida Daily News

Okaloosa and Walton counties have been recognized as one of the fastest growing regions in the country. The U.S. Census Bureau on Thursday released a list of the 10 fastest-growing metropolitan statistical areas. The CrestviewFort Walton Beach-Destin MSA, which takes in all of Okaloosa and Walton counties, ranked third. Larry Sassano, interim president of Florida’s Great Northwest, said the ranking will be a great way to market the area as one that is vibrant and growing. “That’s impressive,” Sassano said. “If you show that you have the third fastest-growing MSA in the country, that’s going to say something about the potential for growth for companies. Companies want to grow from a larger pool of potential employees. “I think this is a good marketing tool for the region,” Sassano added. “Even though it’s really isolating it to two counties, it’s two counties in Northwest Florida. Anytime you can promote even one county, the

other counties will have a positive impact as well.” The Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin MSA had a population of 239,021 in July 2011. That grew to 247,665 by July 2012 for an increase of 3.6 percent. Only the Midland, Texas, and Clarksville, Tenn.-Ky., MSAs had higher growth rates, at 4.6 percent and 3.7 percent, respectively. Sassano said one of the biggest factors companies consider when they are deciding where to operate or expand is the availability of a strong workforce. A growing population helps with that. “The larger the population, the more opportunities employers have to select qualified employees,” Sassano said. Economist David Goetsch said part of the growth in Okaloosa and Walton counties during that time was because of the a new battalion to the Army 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) and the continuing migration of retirees. “Nobody’s growing very much because of the economy,” Goetsch said. “It’s good news for us, but we’re kind of one of the fastest growing in a very slow-growing economy.”

tor of aviation planning for Miami International Airport, said FAA regulations should not affect Miami buildings’ height allowances, which range from 310 feet to 1,010 feet, depending on locations. John Speckin, the regional administrator for the FAA who spoke at the meeting on a confer-

ence call, also said Miami building heights should not be affected. But several developers at the meeting said they had been told by FAA officials that their projects would have to be reduced in height. Among them was Dean Warhaft, a development officer at Florida East Coast Realty, who

Jerome Hollo, the executive vice president of Florida East Coast Realty Inc., and the chairman of the urban design committee for the DDA, said all parties would keep in touch, and that to get written confirmation the emergency airspace rule would not affect the developers’ plans.

said he had been informed by the FAA that the Panorama Tower at 1101 Brickell would have to be reduced from a planned height of 851 feet to 830 feet, despite a 2005 approval by the FAA. In response, Speckin and Ramos said the emergency airspace rules were most likely not to blame.

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Taking My Own Medicine Robert “Greg” Lane St.Cert.Res. REA#2252 V.P., Timberlane Appraisal

For years, I have advised lenders, buyers and real estate agents on pricing and selling homes in Tallahassee and the surrounding areas. Aside from any real estate knowledge that I have gained over 25 years, I am offering an objective opinion. When you have interest in a property or have close ties to the buyers or sellers, it is impossible to be objective. This year, I get to take some of my own medicine, as I am listing my personal home for sale. Fortunately, my REALTOR® friends are very honest; they don’t hold back and will keep me on track with my listing. For pricing and staging, I relied on feedback from several agents, as I had them tour the home before it hit the MLS (Multiple Listing Service). The feedback I received reminded me how I cannot be objective about my own home. I was told to remove family photos, lay pine straw, trim the hedges, remove furniture, and even paint some walls. I had done some of that already, but not enough and I was not prepared for the time involved. Unfortunately, I also took the photos of my home at night on an overcast day. Big mistake. Once the photos hit the MLS, they are ﬁltered out to public search sites such as Realtor.com and Zillow. So even if you take new photos to replace poor ones, the old ones may linger on the Internet for weeks. If you are getting your home ready for the busy spring and summer seasons, detach yourself from your home, and rely on your REALTOR® and your REALTOR®’s team. Even if I did not take my own advice, you should if you want to be a winner in this market. List with a REALTOR®, get professional photos, stage your home, and do the necessary landscaping and repairs before putting the sign out. THE BOTTOM LINE LEON COUNTY, FL As of 3/6/2013

Active Listings

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2586 Manassas Way. Open Daily 11-6pm Tallahassee Homes Newest 4BR 2 BA Sales Model in Bull Run. New homes, great prices, top rated schools, convenience to shopping and more make living enjoyable in your new home. Let Tallahassee Homes turn your dreams into reality! Visit our Sales/Design center today at 2586 Manassas Way or web site: TallahasseeHomesRealty.com. New Homes Under Construction Now. Choose Colors!

2614 Farragut Way (Bradford Model) Affordable Elegance with New Energy Star homes. N.E. Tallahassee's most desirable neighborhood. Top rated schools. 4BR/2BA, 2000 sq.ft. with craftsman quality at great prices. Wood floors, kitchen islands, granite tops, tankless water heaters,& more! A must see! From $289,900. Visit 2586 Manassas Way - Our Sales & Design Center or web site TallahasseeHomesRealty.com

1541 Goodwood Drive Absolute Creampuff! Updates incl. new porch, deck, Corian counters appliances, Bamboo floor, ‘02 windows, fans, paint, water heater & front door. Its like new! Also has an alarm system, Hardi-board siding and two living rooms. New roof in 2012! $155,000. Directions: Miccosukee Rd to Coombs Street, Left on Brown Drive, then Right on Goodwood, House on Right

2016 Hickory Tree Lane Amazing 4 bedroom, 3 bath home with many great features, 13' ceilings, glistening hardwood floors, remodeled kitchen & loads of cabinets in garage for extra storage. Sparkling Pool. $210,000. MLS 232856

Call Lewis Singletary, Realtor 766-9662 TallahasseeHomesRealty.com $145,000 - 11.32 ACRE LOT FOR SALE

Call Lewis Singletary, Realtor 766-9662 Tallahassee Homes Realty, LLC Short Sale Priced at Appraisal $187,000

Call Lindsay Pearson, 510-8029 Pearson Realty, Inc. Under Construction - Open House Sunday, 2-5

7000 Circle J Dr. $329,000 ~ 3,292 Sq. Ft.~ 4BR~ 1.48 ac Zoned for Hawks Rise, Deerlake & Chiles! Tired of all the cookie cutter homes? Curb appeal galore with park-like landscaping! Epic and cozy at the same time, really nice flow. Jaw-dropping family room with 28-foot cathedral ceilings and exposed beams. Large bedrooms, master down. Oogles of storage. Workshop shed. Humongous, level backyard. - watch deer from your own deck! Dir: N. Thomasville Rd, Lt. Ox Bottom Rd, 2nd Lt. Circle J. Hosted by Don McGovern 508-8676, Advanced Realty Group, LLC New Listing!

Lot 53 Haylee Blair Lane In Bradford Hills less than a half mile down Proctor Rd from Centerville Rd.Beautiful 11.32 acres with several Live Oaks, partially wooded, rolling hills, in a well established newer subdivision Bradford Hills. Call Amanda for information on possibly subdividing this lot into two lots with minimum 5 acres each. Horses are allowed. Waiting for your dream home to be built on it.

4375 Wainwright - Shown By Appointment only This one owner 1993 Site Built home is your dream get away - walk to Lake Talquin Home features, Open Living Room/DR/Kitchen area, fireplace, 3 bed 2 bath, office, screened in porch, detached workshop with water & electricity.

3136 PERSIMMON HILL New gated subdivision. first offering of 17 homesites. Home nearly complete. Offered at Pre-Construction Price of $462,900, Take advantage of this beautiful 3BR plus an office, 2.5BA Brick Home. Upgraded ammenties, Veteran Custom Builder, Vintage Homes. Directions: N. Thomasville Rd, left at The Growing Room.

Amanda Drake570-0821, Drake Real Estate, Inc. www.mydrakerealestate.com OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4

BettyPerez.com 850-508-8208 Capital City Real Estate Group SOUTHWOOD OPEN SUNDAY 2-5

Dixie Russell, REALTOR, 850.566.9285 PrimeSouth Properties, Fezler, Russell & Ferrie OPEN SUNDAY 1-5

2949 Shamrock St. N #23 Great Condo! Low maintenance living! Many upgrades: Newer entry storm door, Engineered wood floors, all new switches & outlets. New steel roof over patio! Kitchen has granite counter tops, new refrigerator, dishwasher & new faucet! Fireplace in the living room & the master bedroom! Large covered porch and patio. Community Clubhouse and pool!! $75,000. See more photos at www.tallahome.com Susan Byler & Terance Keenan 850-510-8583 Keller Williams Realty See more photos at www.tallahome.com OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

3080 Indian Grass Lane - REDUCED TO $218,500 Absolutely Beautiful! This 1400 sqft, 3BR/2BA home with attached 2 car garage is truly elegant. Move into this magazine perfect home with beautiful wood and Italian marble floors throughout, plantation shutters & upgrades galore. Covered patio looks out to private rose garden. Everything that a Buyer wants at a price that won't leave this on the market long. Hurry Directions: Capital Cir. SE to Orange Avenue* Right on Four Oaks*Left on Rainlily*Right on Indian Grass. Sarah A. Eden,Broker 850-933-9600 Sarah Eden & Company, Inc. www.saraheden.net OPEN SUNDAYS 2-5pm or by appointment

3012 WINDSOR WAY Off Live Oak Plantation Rd. Close-in, 3200 sq ft, 5BR, (2 masters) 3.5BA fully remodeled pool home, country brick fireplace opening to den & kitchen - boasting quality cabinetry, silestone counters, & island w/bar. Oak flooring abounds. Covered patio fronts home, w/ screened porch, deck & gazebo surrounding newly re-marsited pool. Mature landscaping. From Live Oak Plantation Rd, south on Windsor Way. $454,000.

7974 Greystone Drive - 2013 Parade of Homes Entry Features an outdoor kitchen & pool w/water feature. Hardwood flooring, detailed wood trim, crown molding & granite are some of the special features in this 2780 sq.ft. 4 bedroom, 3 bath home. Open floor plan, office, dining room, covered lanai, large 1/2 acre yard, NE Tallahassee school zone. In the new gated community of GREYSTONE. New Home & land packages start at $369k. Homesites start at $69,000. 850-545-3908 Hartsfield Construction, Inc. See more at www.hartsfieldhomes.com

150 Ojibwa North, Monticello, New Price $269,000 3 BR/2 BA all brick built in 2000 on 5 acres of pecan grove. Fireplace, split plan, 2 car garage + 2 car carport, irrigation system, greenhouse, above ground pool. Small private neighborhood, horse friendly. I-10 east to Exit 225, left on 19 to left on Waukeenah Hwy to rt on Ojibwa North.

1416 Woodgate Way Popular Woodgate! Nicely maintained 4 bedroom, 2 full bath home in convenient close-in neighborhood. Features include a separate living /dining combination, separate kitchen and family room as well as a two-car carport and nicely landscaped lawn. $189,500. Dir:Thomasville Road to Woodgate Way. Richard E. Snow, Broker, 386-5169 Hartsfield Realty, Inc. www.richardsnow.com

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Call 385-0150 www.3012windsorway.com OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-5

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Hope Gaines 322-2897 Advanced Realty Group www.2016HickoryTreeLane.com OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

3729 Galway Drive Beautiful all-brick 3 or 4 bedroom, 2.5bath, 2-3/4 car garage, with approx. 2636'; separate den, living, dining rooms, and eat-in kitchen. Lots of storage!! Perfect for entertaining around the 18x36 swimming pool enclosed in a very sturdy pool cage with covered patio for TV watching and covered outdoor dining area. Too many extras to list! A MUST SEE AT $319,000 Directions: Shamrock South to Galway Dr. . Dorrece Lisenby, 566-9038 Lisenby Realty, Inc. EVENING ROSE OPEN SAT. & SUN. 1-5

MLS# 232871. 6173 Bradfordville Road. $580,000 5BR/4BA pool home w/ 4329 SqFt on 3.47 acres w/ pecan grove; Horses welcome; Cross fenced; All brick construction; metal framing; 4+ car garage; 2 master suites; luxury master bath; 2 fireplaces; designer touches throughout.

3461 & 3469 GENEVIEVE PARK DR. Evening Rose is an in-town, traditional neighborhood development located in Northeast Tallahassee. Charming 3 Bed/2 Bath Craftsman style home with extensive luxury finishes. Many plans to choose from. Visit our new furnished model home. From Capital Circle NE, enter on Austin Davis Ave., then left on Brush Hill Lane. Priced from $219,900!

5370 Carisbrooke Lane - Pembridge Place Beautiful 2 story red brick home in Northampton neighborhood. Move-in condition! Great curb appeal in quiet cul-de-sac. On .72 acres. New Roof. Low-E Windows. New Outside Doors. New carpet upstairs. New Stainless Steel Appliances. Large walk in pantry off gourmet kitchen. Wood floors on ground floor. Garden is landscaped & fully irrigated. Sec. sys. $499,999 Dir:Thomasville Rd - N. Kerry Forest Pkwy toward Velda Dairy. Pembridge Place is on the left. After entrance into subdivision take first left. Call 850-668-7150 OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

Kenny Ayers 508-5500 or Wanda Sawyer 933-3146 PrimeSouth Properties www.MikeFerrie.com OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

1841 LOG RIDGE TRAIL 4BR/2.5BA pool home with over 2200 sq ft of living space. Large master bedroom downstairs with double vanity sinks, garden tub, and shower stall. Dining room, eat in kitchen, great room with sky lights and wood burning fireplace. New roof, HVAC, and carpet. Privacy fenced backyard with in ground vinyl pool and brick built-in grill. All located on a quiet street and walking distance to a National Blue Ribbon school FOR $244,900. Amanda Drake570-0821, Drake Real Estate, Inc. View Virtual tour at www.mydrakerealestate.com

JoAnn Jacobs 850-556-2220 www.TallyOpenHouses.com Coldwell Banker Hartung and Noblin OPEN SUNDAY 2-5 Must See!

2737 N Arendell Way - RIDERS AND RUNNERS WELCOME - Easy access to Miccosukee Greenway! Lots of trails for humans & horses. Meticulously renovated 4BR/3.5BA on 5 acres. Minutes from greenway. Every imaginable upgrade including a Chef’s Kitchen and a new Master Suite! Fabulous pool with built in jacuzzi & large patio space. Free standing building for perfect future mother-in-law suite. $650,000. Gail Mobley-Loveless 850 544 5477, Ketcham Realty Group

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2BR/1.5 BA, Carpet, Mid-town, $675/mo

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2/1 Carpet, Full Kitchen Meridian Convenience 169-B Locke St., 2Br/1Ba Quality 1BR & 2BR apts. W/d connections $600 800sqft, $595, CHA, W / d H o o k u p s , a v a i l Starting at $395 + dep 3/22 Meridian Mgmt. Realtor No pets. 850-561-4226 Kent Strauss Mgmt & 9332944 9332863 Realty, Inc. 877-2284 Regional Property www.kstraussmgmt.com Services Setting Near 9334423 Over 600 properties Country Southwood-large 2/1 in the Tallahassee area. with fireplace, eat-in Check us out at kitchen,deck & nice regionalpropertyservices.com yard, lawn incl. $750 Myers Park 893-2500 (8784 Louvinia Way) l566 #B1 Oakland Ave, Lic Real Estate Broker 2BR/1BA, $575, 800sqft, 9333037 Myers Park-small 2/1 CHA, W/d hookups, w/tile floors, fenced avail now SERENE SETTING! patio, shared Kent Strauss Mgmt & 1-story, pool, laundromat washer/dryer, $550 Realty, Inc. 877-2284 pet friendly. 7 mo leases (1405 S. Gadsden) www.kstraussmgmt.com avail. 1 & 2 BRs from $495/mo. 575-1495 www.spiritrealtyinc.com 9330976 9334396 Spirit Realty Inc. of Tallahassee 877-4343 or 933-4656 Selling a boat? 9334543 CALL CLASSIFIED Myers Park Lane 1 bedroom Apartment FIRST MONTH FREE! ADVERTISING $415 / mo $350 dep. 2BR near Governors Curtis Baynes, Broker Square & Capital Cir. 576-8774 Carpet, CH/A, W/D www.cebaynes.com connections. No pets. www.tallahassee.com $465/mo. 251-8093 9334397

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2586 Manassas Way, Sales Model 2614 and 2226 Farragut Way.

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3049 Bell Grove Dr. - This gorgeous home with almost 1900 sq.ft. is listed at $209,900 but owner says to PUT ON SALE this Sunday. It has a new roof, new hardwood floors, new paint, pretty new, beautiful bathrooms, newer appliances and owner is offering a Home Warranty free to the buyer. Check out the bedrooms, all with large walk in closets, and the more than ample storage throughout the house. Please call Debbie for appt. at 545-8164 or call your favorite Realtor. Owner transferred.MLS:229472 Call Debbie Gerber, 850-545-8164 PrimeSouth Properties

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3184 HAWKS LANDING - This amazing one owner home has it all: lakefront on almost 3 acres, gorgeous pool with massive surrounding decking, beautiful hardwood floors, brand new roof, a super addition which includes a fantastic library and fancy hobby room, 4 really nice bedrooms, and immaculate, move-in condition. You can feel the owner's pride of ownership in this special almost 2700 sq.ft. home in lovely, quiet Hawks Landing. MLS 229893. Call Debbie for appt. or your favorite Realtor. Call Debbie Gerber, 850-545-8164 PrimeSouth Properties

1444 Spruce Ave - Move in ready in beautiful Betton Hills. Near downtown, mid town, schools, hospital, shopping and offices. Renovated and ready for a large family to make memories. Play and entertain in fenced in backyard. Walk to Winthrop Park and play tennis, baseball or let kids play on the playground. Elegant front door, original fireplace hearth and mantle to hang stockings, granite counter tops, gas cook top, newer windows and light fixtures. Outside walls are made of concrete studs. Very solid home. $375,000. Steve Lastowski, 907-0070 LastowskiRealty.com

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Right at Home: Spring prints have artsy vibe Kim Cook Associated Press

Visiting this spring’s decor previews often felt like exploring an art gallery. There was an artistic vibe to everything from dinnerware to drapery, art photographs to textiles. Manufacturers are now able to reproduce artwork with impressive detail and precision. Originals that may have been painted or inked retain evidence of brush and pen. Computer-generated designs have greater depth of color and pattern than in the past. And photo prints are even more striking. Zara Home has a bouquet of lovely throw pillows for spring with vintage prints or botanical ones reminiscent of paintings by the Masters. “Mariposa” features a flock of Edouard Traviesesque exotic butterflies on a white background; “Lula” evokes a Renoir still life; “Spring” has a sweet cottage floral; “Lannion,” ”Hawaiana” and “Hojas’” tropical motifs have a retro vibe. (www.zarahome.com) A spring walk through the Chicago Botanic Garden inspired artist Matthew Lew to create an exuberant burst of white and tan blooms on a

bright orange background, rendered at CB2 on a hand-tufted rug. The retailer’s got another modern rug featuring a graphic brush stroke of linen white on tonal carbon gray. And artist Katherine Finn-Gamino’s colorful multi-media geometric pillow is abstract art for the sofa. (Botanical rug, Swoosh rug, pillow, www.cb2. com) Watercolor paintings of many popular dog breeds, including Labs, golden retrievers and little terriers, are available from Pottery Barn on linen throw pillows with personalized monograms. The needle arts are showcased here, as well, on linen lampshades stitched with tonal ikat or floral motifs, and a pillow depicting a vintage bird postcard in finely-detailed embroidery. Photographic art is an excellent way to bring a creative or unusual element to your room. Pottery Barn continues to expand its wall-art series this spring with a coterie of photo artists who have made intriguing works at a price point not easily matched in the market for great photography. California photographer Lupen Grainne creates imagery that combines a pensive In-

stagram quality with professional composition. She captures dreamy San Francisco street scenes and beautiful fruit or fork still lifes that draw you in. San Franciscobased Ana Ramirez’ shell photographs in stark black and white highlight the sculptural beauty of nature. And Prague-born photographer Michal Venera’s expressive black-and-white Tanzanian animal prints depict the textural grace and beauty of the natural world. You’ll also find some amazing work from pro photogs Cindy Taylor and Rebecca Plotnick. (www.potterybarn.com) At Crate & Barrel, there’s the Monet-like watercolor floral of the “Myrtle” pillow, while the dramatic “Landscape” pillow, featuring a winding road through wild countryside, brings Turner to mind. (www.crate andbarrel.com) Bird’s eggs writ large — in fact, 32-inch-square large — are the powerful focal point of a series of wall art at Wisteria this spring. The eggs themselves are softly hued, but the scale of the photographic imagery is so remarkable that one or more would be a central feature in any room. (www.wisteria.com)

A Bon Appetit print of a Parisian bistro storefront, right, by Cindy Taylor is part of a new collection at Pottery Barn. A Boat Reflection framed print by Lupen Grainne, above, brings warmer weather into the home. Crate and Barrel offers a Myrtle Pillow. Artistic prints are a strong spring décor trend. AP PHOTOS

Check contract before trying to change short sale By Gary M. Singer Fort Lauderdale Sun Sentinel

Question: I am in the middle of a short sale. Our lender approved it, but only if I contribute $75,000, paid back over 20 years. That’s unacceptable, and I want to decline it and try again. How will this affect me? – Matthew

Answer: I can certainly understand why you don’t want to drag out this process with payments for the next 20 years. But you can’t make the decision until you have all the information. You will need to look at your contract with your real estate agent. Many of these agreements state

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that if your agent finds you a willing buyer, and you choose not to close, you still need to pay the agent a commission. You also will need to check the sales agreement that you signed with your buyer and see what your obligations are. Remember, your buyer has spent time and money, and you might be

contractually responsible to reimburse him or her – or even be forced to go forward with the closing. I hope that when you signed your contracts with the agent and buyer, you specified that you did not have to close if the terms of the short sale were not acceptable to you. That’s something I recommend all sellers

include. Finally, you need to think about what the consequences will be with the lender. For example, if you have been sued for foreclosure and are facing the possibility of a $300,000 deficiency judgment, $75,000 might not be such a bad deal. I would check again with your lender to see if

it will renegotiate how much you owe.

Gary M. Singer is a Florida attorney and board-certified as an expert in real estate law by The Florida Bar. He chairs the Real Estate Section of the Broward County Bar Association. Send him questions online at http://sunsent.nl/mR20t7 or follow him on Twitter @GarySingerLaw.

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DUPLEX FOR RENTUNFURNISHED

Helping p g Families, Make Tallahassee Home for 40 years

North 2BR/1BA

TOWNHOMES FOR RENTUNFURNISHED

Close to TMH

1403-C McCauley Rd., 2Br/1.5Ba 1000sqft., $625, CHA, W/D 9334475 hookups, Fenced Patio, avail now Strauss Mgmt & Quiet Cul-De-Sac Kent Realty, Inc. 877-2284 1579-A Live Oak Dr., www.kstraussmgmt.com 9334413 2Br/1Ba 800sqft., $595, CHA, W/D hookups, avail now Killearn Fairways 3/2.5, Kent Strauss Mgmt & 2050 sqft. 2 bonus rms Realty, Inc. 877-2284 fireplace, W/D, Avail www.kstraussmgmt.com 4/1 $1150/mo. 491-1903 9334407 tinyurl.com/rental28 9334098 Quiet N. side 2BR/2BA refurbished, fireplace, large lot. No smoking, l 3722 Sutor Ct-2/2 pet considered. townhouse with $750/mo. 850-933-0142 garage, W/D, $700 9334540 l1830-D Nicklaus-3/2 on Hilaman golf course, W/D, Reduced NW 2631 Windy ridge Dr., fireplace, $850 2BR/1BA 900 sq ft, $575, l1121 Ocala Rd.-2/2 C H A , W / D h o o k u p s , w/furniture package n e w c a r p e t , y a r d available, $800-850 s e r v i c e i n c l . Q u i e t l1537 Merry Oaks Ct d e a d e n d s t r e e t . nice 2/2 end unit with Move-in special 1/2 fenced private back yard & deck, washer/ month free. Avail now dryer too, $795 Kent Strauss Mgmt & l621 N. Magnolia Dr. Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com lg. 2/l.5 w/fireplace, 9334400 washer/ dryer, close to TMH, $850 l3381 Argonaut-3/2 TOWNHOMES FOR RENTend unit with tile and UNFURNISHED laminate flooring, fenced yard, off 1913 Nene Hills Timberlane, $950 3 / 3 c a r p e t , g a r a g e , l 3181 Allison Marie CH/A, full kitchen, $995 Ct .extra nice 3/3 all appliances 2203-E-3 W.Pensacola with plus security system CH/A,carpet, full kitchen, near TCC, $930 on site laundry, $695 l 1504 W. Tharpe (Savannah Crossing 1732 Coreywood Ct 3/3, carpet ,open floor Unit 1504)spacious p l a n , g a r a g e . w / d 3/3 w/all appliances, pool on site, small pet connections: $975/mo ok, $990 Spirit Realty Inc. of Tallahassee 877-4343 Meridian Mgmt. Realtor www.spiritrealtyinc.com 2229 Mandrell Ct. Quiet dead end street, $625/mo 850-847-1936

Congratulations on being in the Top 20% Producers at the Tallahassee Board of Realtors. Let Nancy help your family with all your real estate needs. Nancy H. Helm ABR, CRS, GRI • Short Sale Specialist REALTOR®/Broker • 850-545-4510

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2028 Angus St -4BD/3BA, 3,602 sqft. Open & Expansive family home w/rocking chair front porch! Beautiful backyard w/serene gunnite pool setting, including gazebo, water features, ext. lighting & impeccably landscape. Large living spaces & sunroom (including indoor hot tub), custom millwork, Real wood ﬂoors, new granite countertops & S.S. appl. Kit. is perfect for entertaining & adjacent to large dining rm (10+ seating) w/access to brick courtyard. Spacious master suite w/open master BA, his/hers vanities, oversized soaking tub & walk-in closet w/access to 2nd BD which can be used as a dressing rm or nursery! Bonus rm upstairs w/ ext access door, perfect for home ofﬁce. $399,900

1417 Spruce Street - 4BD/3BA, 2,694 sqft. Classic all brick Betton Hills home w/open & spacious ﬂoorplan & tons of charm! Completely renovated & in turnkey condition! Family rm boasts tongue & groove ceiling, crown molding & oversized wd-burning FP w/travertine surround. Opens to all new gourmet kit. w/custom wood cabinetry, Quartz countertops, mosaic tile backsplash, huge center island w/bar seating, plus all GE stainless appli. including gas cooktop & hood. Adjacent dining area has wall of built-in cabinetry. Additional features include hrdwd & travertine tile ﬂrs, living rm with gas FP, 9’ ceilings, tons of built-ins & storage. Lrg. interior laundry w/sink, custom cabinetry & refrig. Over-sized corner lot stretches all the $389,000 way to Lee Ave.

Hettie Spooner (850) 509-4337 Hettie@HillSpooner.com Lindsay Elliott (850) 545-2463 Lindsay@HillSpooner.com

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9334568

Affordable & Convenient

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9332938

3BR/3BA, W/D, garage 1921 Nena Hills, $925/mo. 850-508-8208 BettyPerez.com

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TOWNHOMES FOR RENTUNFURNISHED

HOUSES FOR RENTUNFURNISHED

Hill, 3/2, tile floor, Southwood Gem Arbor fireplace, fenced back 4 0 2 5 C o l l e t o n C t . , yard. No smoking/pets. 2 B r / 2 . 5 B a 1 2 5 0 s q f t . , Refs reqd. $975/mo. + CHA, W/D, some utils $1000 dep 850-510-6886 9333061 incl., Garage parking, $1200 Avail now Kent Strauss Mgmt & Astoria Park 3BR/2BA, Realty, Inc. 877-2284 tile floor, fenced yard, www.kstraussmgmt.com pet ok. Avail. 5/1 9334419 $1000/mo 850-443-2717 9334085 HOUSES FOR RENT-

UNFURNISHED

2/1,CH/A,W side, lg. lot. kitchen equip, deck adjoins Natl Forest. No pets $495/mo 576-2695

Chemonie Crossing

2 ACS NE TALLAHASSEE 3600 sq.ft. 4BR/2.5BA, 2 workshops totalling 9333908 1200 sq.ft. Great school zones. $2700/mo. 2303 Dozier Dr 850-264-9010 3/1 new carpet & roof, 9179OldChemonieRoad.com 9331123 full kitchen, hookups, carport, $775/mo

428 Glenview Dr

Huntington Woods

3/2 wood flooring, Den, 3151 Huttersfield Cir., 3Br/2Ba 1262sqft, $995, CH/A, W/D, $995/mo 3200 Abbington Lane gC Ha Ar a, gwe/ d, Hwooookdu pe sd, 4/2, carpet, full kitchen, backyard, avail 4/10 corner lot, CH/A, game Kent Strauss Mgmt & room, $1300. Avail 1-15 Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com

1704 Atkamire

9334426

3/1.5 carpet, 1122 sq ft. w/d incl $850/mo. Immaculate 3/2.5 w/lots of amenities. Quiet area Avail. 4/6. Credit check Meridian Mgmt. Realtor req’d. $1400. 509-1428 9332986

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3BD/1BA $500/MO!!!

l1754 Newman Ln.3/2 Split plan with fenced yard and w/d. $1500 l248 Nabb Loop 3/2.5 fireplace deck & fenced yard. Inside 9333499 3BR/2BA, 2-car garage laundry. $1600 f e n c e d b a c k y a r d , l 2481 Papillion Way, $ 8 5 0 / m o . $ 8 5 0 d e p . 5/3.5BA, 2 master suites No pets. Call 566-1502 game rm, deck $2250 9333851 l 1085 Sutor Rd 1/1 Vaulted ceiling,laundry off kitchen & outside storage area. $525 l3424 Gardenview 3/2 open and airy split plan w/ fireplace, lovely 4024 Mahan Dr. shaded back yard. 9334549 3BR/1BA $1250/mo. Avail. April $1950 Ready 2-3 weeks l 800 Bragg 3/1, Lg 2/1.5, E. Park area, hardwood floors, lots of 735 Wailes St. near new carpet, energy storage $800 FAMU. 3-6 bedrooms efficient, screen porch MAGNOLIA PROPERTIES Very nice large $695/mo 877-2427 after 6 AND INVESTMENTS. home. $1350/mo. 9333081 386-8660 magnoliapropertiesinc.com 1735-B S. MLK Blvd. 9334573 near FAMU. N.W. Deal! 2BR/2BA $700/mo. 1862 Sylvan Ct., Lake Jackson Home 2Br/2.5Ba 900sqft, $650, 1741 S. MLK Blvd. 1/1 CHA, W/D hookup, 5354 Tower Rd., Walk to FAMU. $575 Fireplace, avail 3Br/2Ba 1064sqft., $895, now(1852 Sylvan ct. CHA,W/D Hookups, Call Megan Ornelas, avail now) avail now Real Estate Agent Kent Strauss Mgmt & Kent Strauss Mgmt & Call or text Realty, Inc. 877-2284 Realty, Inc. 877-2284 (850) 567-6565 www.kstraussmgmt.com www.kstraussmgmt.com Capitola Rd, Move-in R e a d y ! O w n e r Financing available. 931-622-3942

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HOUSES FOR RENTUNFURNISHED

l709 Crossway-3/2, with all appliances, Sec 8 OK, $900 l5628 Nature Lanelike new 3/2 with big 2 car garage, large screen porch, fenced yard,all new, $1000 l3929 Calle de Santos 3/2 pet friendly home on 1 acre, fireplace, big kitchen, split plan, $1100 l 517 N.Copeland3/2 victorian with detached garage, all appliances, $1100 l 2414 Ionic Ct.-4/2 with fenced yard, big deck, new paint, $1150 l1615 Sharkey-nice 4/2 near stadium with fenced yard, all appliances, $1200 l 2603 Sadie Lane Killearn Lakes spacious 3/2 with lots of upgrades, $1595 l1000 Cherry Laurelin town 3/2 brick contemporary home with garage on end of private street, over 2300 sqft,lawn included, $1795 Spirit Realty Inc. of Tallahassee 877-4343 www.spiritrealtyinc.com

WOODLAND DR.

9334557

MIDTOWN - 3BD/2BA

2BD/1.5BA Wooded lot. Newly renovated. Shared rec room. $890/mo 850-309-0487

9330973

LEASE WITH OPTION TO BUY Beautifully designed, NW subdivision, 3/2/2, wood & tile floors, $1100/mo 404-372-1635

9334493

FOR SALE OR RENT $2000 down. Payments like rent. Owner/finance avail. Woodmire Ct., Lake Jackson area. 3BR/2 full baths 1 w/ garden tub. lg. living rm, screen porch, nice lg. lot. 229-563-2104

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1 Month Free Rent $99 Deposit Bad Credit OKAY

2 & 3 BRs from $499 2 baths,W/D hookups Enjoy swimming pool Free lawn care, pest control, community officer. Call 24 hrs a day for Pre-approval.

459-9334

L o c a t i o n ! S p a c i o u s www.ilovethemeadows.com brick home. Hardwood 9332869 floor. $1515/mo 850-309-0487 2/2 - 999 Robin Kay Rd. 9330944 off Bannerman on 2 acs N e w c a r p e t , Country Midtown Cottage living $600/mo 893-2405

House

9333686

2/2, CH/A.W side,clean 4 1 6 M c D a n i e l S t . , kitchen equip. deck, 2 B r / 1 B a 1 1 0 0 s q f t . , patio, hookups, No pets $ 1 2 0 0 , C H A , W / D , $495/mo. 576-2695 Hardwood Floors, 9333906 Garage, Fireplace, avail 6/7 2BR/2BA Fort Braden, Kent Strauss Mgmt & no pets/smoking. CH/A Realty, Inc. 877-2284 $600 + dep. Refs req’d. www.kstraussmgmt.com Avail now 850-510-1018 9334415

9334529

mobile home NE 3BR/2BA VELDA 2BR/2BA off Bannerman Rd on 2 DAIRY $1395/mo + Dep acs for country living. Pets Ok Fenced Great New carpet. $600/mo. Area 917-880-9625 + $600 sec. dep. 9333094 Call 893-2405

Small home, NW, CH/A, W/D, cul- de-sac, avail. April, great neighbors , $550/mo. 1st & last due at rental. 562-0705

9333677

9334196

3/2, 3/4 of an ac. W/D, Lg screen porch.1158 Doves Hollow. No pets. $750/mo 850-694-3602

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3 BR/2 BA doublewide approx. 1600 sq. ft. on nice lot in Woodville. 10073 Blue Waters Rd. Owner finance 508-0872 l1310 Paul Russell Rd. www.lotsunlimited.com 9331011 has 7 offices, lobby, 3 BR/2 BA doublewide c o n f e r e n c e , b r e a k approx. 1600 sq. ft. on room, generous nice lot in Woodville. parking, large yard w/ 10073 Blue Waters Rd. l a w n s e r v i c e i n c l . , Owner finance 508-0872 2000sqft, $1600/month www.lotsunlimited.com l1310A -Small Private 9333012 office, 500sqft, Utilities 5 BR/2BA approx. 2,100 Incl., $400/ month sq. ft. doublewide on Kent Strauss Mgmt & large lot off W.W. Kelley Realty, Inc. 877-2284 Rd. Owner financing. www.kstraussmgmt.com $89,900. 508-0872 9334429 www.lotsunlimited.com

A Great Deal: Large Commercial Office Building

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Church for Lease

7000 sq.ft., $4000/mo. Capital Circle N.E. Newly renovated. John “Al” Russell cell (850) 508-4242 www.southvest.net

$150-$230/office! Free utils.! 1 to 3 room suites, outside entrance! Near TMH. Some furniture. Nice!!! Owner/Realtor 850-878-3957 9332532

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PARKING 800 - 10,000 sq.ft Close to downtown, new building. Call 878-0823

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE

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OFFICE/RFORETAIL SPACE RENT

9331008

5 BR/2BA approx. 2,100 sq. ft. doublewide on large lot off W.W. Kelley Rd. Owner financing. $89,900. 508-0872 www.lotsunlimited.com

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INCOME PRODUCING

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CHURCH FOR SALE

+/- 26,832 Sq Ft on N. Monroe St. Very c l e a n & w e l l maintained.

WAREHOUSE

9600 Sq.Ft. Bank Owned with fenced in yard. Call Peter Gonzalez, Jr. for more Info. (850) 224-2300.

9334289

LOTS FOR SALE

210 Office Plaza 500 sq. ft, reception rm, private office & bath, etc $600 H H H H H H H H H H Take advantage of incl utils. 850-878-3191 9334487 good pricing with this Wooded, corner lot on Professional rooms $185 Mexia and Perez, Close & u p . E . P a r k , n e a r to FSU in San Luis Ridge. Capital Cir. Utilities & Minimum SqFt is 1700. Between Tennessee St. janitorial incl. 509-8818 9332885 & Tharpe close to San Luis park. $40,000 MLS#231843 Virginia Glass 599-2645 Coldwell Banker Hartung and Noblin Inc H H H H H HH H H H

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Storefront Units

l2 0 0 0 s q f t w i t h warehouse space in back at Capital Cir NE & Easterwood Dr. l3200 sq ft beautiful corner retail/office unit at Capital Cir NE and Easterwood Dr. May subdivide. l1350 sq ft retail/hair salon on N. Monroe Tallahassee Mall area John “Al” Russell cell (850) 508-4242 www.southvest.net

9334392

9333696

ACREAGE, FARMS, GROVES

Monticello Farm-33+or 68+ acres! High rolling hills, lg. oaks w/pasture, spring ponds, home & barn, fenced, paved rd. Owner finance with small down! From $270,760. 850-510-5999

l 48 Acres of Beautiful hardwoods & pines! $4700/acre! Call Mary Dale Joyce 224-2300 9333017

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GENERAL REAL ESTATE FORECLOSURES & PROPERTIES REDUCED OVER $1,000,000 HUD Townhomes l San Mateo 2BR/2BA, 933 SqFt, $55,000 l Merrigan Place 2/2.5, 1383 SqFt, $83,000 Close to Universities lLakefront - 3/3, 1613 SqFt, $80,000 lGloria Dr - 3/2, 1058 SqFt, $97,000 Wakulla County lGolf Course Front 4/3, 3040 SqFt, $250K lGulf/Canal Front 3/3, 1960 SqFt, $499K lGulf/Canal Front 3/4, 3600 SqFt, $675K Commercial l N Monroe Strip Center - 6 Units, 9000 SqFt, $400,000 l John Knox Office Bldg - 22448 SqFt, $1,500,000 lThomasville Rd/Mid Town Office Bldg 8000 SqFt, $895,000 Barbara Slaughter, 599-5450. Remax Professionals Realty

9334576

COASTAL/BEACH PROPERTY FOR SALE

l 9098 Eagles Ridge Great home in Golden Eagle 3-4BR/2BA, open floor plan with custom kitchen. Lg. breakfast area to family room with French doors to covered patio and private back yard. Hardwood floors, high ceilings, double car garage. Possible short sale. $190,000 l 2481 Papillion off Thomasville Rd, 5 bedroom 3.5 bath two story, living and dining, f a m i l y r o o m w/fireplace, sun room, master bedrooms down and up. $355,800 MAGNOLIA PROPERTIES AND INVESTMENTS. 386-8660 magnoliapropertiesinc.com 9333693

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Live Oak Island just 30 COMPLETELY UPDATED! min S. of Tallahassee. 5BR/3.5BA 3200 sq ft,off H o u s e l o t w / 3 - u t i l i t y Live Oak Plantation Rd, sheds, highest lot on oak/pine floors, pool, island,also 2 add’l canal deck, porch, gazebo. lots. All 3 lots $85,000. www.3012windsorway.com 1246 Live Oak Island $454,000. 385-0150. 850-997-4035 / 590-3623 Realtors Welcome, too.

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GEORGIA PROPERTY FOR SALE Ga. Property for Sale Early County lCovey Roost 282ac+/w/pond & cabin, lCrossroads Plantation 1800ac+/- Spring Creek l Andell Farms 250ac+/- 3 BR house, 3 ponds. Calhoun County l Arlington---Conner Farm (450ac+/-) w/cabin. plantationservicesinc.com Call Lee Walters office 229-888-2500 cell 229-343-3830

INVESTMENT PROPERTY By owner. Quad. 2BR/1BA per unit. Near hospitals. 229-228-6998

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4020 Tara Dr. 3BR/1BA garage, $44,900. 385-0564 or 766-1987

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HOMES $101’ - $250’

Ochlockonee River

2BR/2BA on the river. Deep water access, floating dock, 1 mi. N. of state park. $190,000 Call Matt 850-264-9010 OWNER FINANCE $0 DOWN

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WATERFRONT 3/2 in Windwood Estates, on 1.75 acs, 2256 sq ft, 1000 sqft shop/basement CH/A, covered deck $285,000. 530-589-2335

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PEMBRIDGE PLACE

5370 Carisbrooke Lane, Beautiful 2-Story 4BR/2.5BA brick home. Newly renovated. Must be seen! $499,999 850-668-7150

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OPEN HOUSE 2610 Thomasville Rd. Open House 2-5 Betton Area. New construction, 2962 sq.ft., 4BR/3BA, Heart pine floors in living area. Energy Star doors & windows. Covered lanai. Please park on Mimosa. $385,000. 545-9901 Wilcox Realty

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OPEN HOUSE OPEN SUN 2-5 6700 Hill Gail Trail 4BR/3.5BA, 2400 sq.ft. Remodeled. $240,000. Ken Scheider 510-5192 Navigation Realty

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AAA Bargain for Investors or Home Owners!! $15,100 below appraisal! $49,900! Like new 2/1, 701 sqft. Total remodel!! Off Lake Bradford near FSU/FAMU Owner/Realtor 878-3957

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5650 Emma Ln. OPEN 2-4 OPEN FLOORPLAN in popular Bucklake area. Walk to schools & park. Fireplace & Screened Porch! 3BR/2BA. $216,900.1803 sq.ft. Carol Fraser 294-6489 www.BonnieFowler.com

Open Sunday 2-4 215 Britt St. Adorable brick 1940’s home, 3BR/1BA, wood floors, spacious living areas. Just off Park Ave. Come see! $155,000 Fran Ferenchick 545-6767 Linda Dix Realty

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Open Sunday 2-5 4803 Heathe Dr. FOXCROFT, 3/2 - 1870 sq. ft. new roof, $199K Heather Johnson 322-2492 Ketcham Realty Group

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OPEN SUNDAY 2-5 ST.PATTY OPEN! YOUR LUCKY DAY! NEW ROOF, HVAC! NEW CARPET/TILE UPDATED KITCHEN A DEAL $167,000! 3300 GALLANT FOX

Buy of Year! Custom, 1 owner, big fenced lot Spacious living, family room, brick fireplace, dining room, new glass doors,big custom deck! 9334579 Stainless new appliances at $167,000! Midtown Completely Unbeatable Thomasville Rd, rt Kerry remodeled! 3 BR, 2 BA, F o r e s t , l t . S h a n n o n 1,200 sq ft High ceilings, Lakes, lt. Whirlaway, lt open floor plan, Chant, rt Gallant Fox. Stainless appliances . Barbara Dickson, 1411 Milton St. Remax Professionals 728-6235. $184,900 Realty 545-3419

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Cell (850) 545 3419 and www.besttallahasseerealestate.com 4BR - 2 ACRE - $243,900! Shows New! High Ceilings, Rich Wood Floors, Rich Tile, Stainless Kitchen, Luxury Jacuzzi Master! Screenporch, Sep. Shop, 2 Car Garage!

4861 LAKE PARK DR. PINEY Z Gorgeous Upgrades! Beautiful 3BR single family home, great price, deluxe kitchen, luxury master suite, 2 car garage, free home warranty. $168,000-Short Sale.

3289 BODMIN MOOR $174,000 Huge Privacy fenced yard, backs to Park! Gorgeous Wood ﬂoors, Lux. Master w/separate jetted tub + shower! 2-car Garage, 2 season FSU tickets at closing! Call 545-3419

2916 OAKWOOD - $119,900 CUTE STARTER Tile Floors, New Carpet & Paint, 2 car Carport, Big fenced yard, Brick, Quiet, Conven. University, work areas! 545-3419

BRICK EASTON $254,900 Custom all brick, almost half acre, cherry cabinets, Huge master, jetted tub, over 1900 feet, Fireplace, living, dining, den, Call 545-3419 Barbara Dickson

ACRE $39,900 3BR-NEAR LAKE TALQUIN Cute 3 bedroom, 2 bath, very nice, priced to sell!

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3BR LUXURY NE CONDO Just $180,000, over 1600 feet, Garage, pool, tennis, clubhouse, gorgeous decor! Call 545 3419 CREAMPUFF $99,900! 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage, huge screened porch, short sale, rich wood ﬂoors, worth the wait! $139,900-PORCH-CUTE! Eastside, like new, separate Master, 2 nice baths, roomy garage, private yard, reduced to sell.

LAKEFRONT 4BR POOL 3216 Shady Hawk Lane on 3.38 acres! Almost 3,000 feet, rich woodfloors, granite Kitchen, 3 car garage, giveaway at $429,900! call 5453419 LUXURY NE $129,900 2416 Needle Palm Way, Gorgeous Townhome, rich wood floors, gorgeous fireplace, huge deck in large fenced yard! Gorgeous kitchen,lux. baths, walk-in closets! LUXURY KILLEARN $154,900 3BR, 2.5BA, overlooks golf course! Private Patio, Roof few years new! Freshly painted, new carpet, fireplace, one of few 3 bedrooms!

KILLEARN OPEN SUNDAY 2-5 EASTSIDE 4BR $295,000! 3300 GALLANT FOX TRAIL $167,000 Almost 3,000 feet, Gorgeous, few years new! Granite New Roof, recent heat/air. Lovely Tile floors in living,dining, family rooms, fireplace. New kitchen counters,stainless kitchen, huge screened porch, high ceilings, Luxury Master Suite, reduced over $100,000 to $295,000! appliances, new rich bedroom carpet, 545 3419 6641 MAN O WAR TRAIL GORGEOUS NE $184,900 Rich wood floors, Stainless kitchen, Dream Decor! New Energy saver Windows, Big Fenced yard! Call 545 3419

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ALL BRICK $115,000! Traditional in-town neighborhood, new roof 2 car garage plus workshop, washer/dryer, fans, Covered porches! Close to work, colleges!

WATERFRONT $239,900 4 Bedroom, Million Dollar Views from Decking & home, Greatly reduced from first offering! 545 3419 801 LEANE DR. BIG HOME - SMALL PRICE! 4/5 BEDROOM $235,900 great Killearn Estates Family home, Cherry updated kitchen, Huge Sep. Master, 3.5 baths, whirlpool, huge garage, huge lot! EAGLES RIDGE 5BR LEASE/PURCHASE OK Short sale at $295,000. Wood floors, Dream Kitchen, High Ceilings, Privacy fenced w/Whirlpool Hot Tub! $79,900 - CREAMPUFF! Recent roof, recent AC, Almost new appliances, rich wood floors, huge custom deck at big fenced yard! Merry Oaks Court Charm, 545 3419. REDUCED 1710 RIVERBIRCH HOLLOW - $159,900 Gorgeous, by Hospitals, work, rich wood floors, new appliances, lux. décor! Sunroom, deck overlooks serenity, privacy! Call 545 3419 4/5 BR BRICK $227,900 Over 3,000 feet, 3.5 baths, brick, convenient West to TCC, FSU, Westside! Make Offer! 545 3419 MICCOSUKEE BY MDS Just $209,000, perfect Med Office,Drs,Dentists,Offices, Brick on Large Lot, lots Parking! 545 3419 CUSTOM NE $256,900 R EDU D C UCE RED Gardens of Killearn 2805 Paradise, ED wood floors, custom kitchen & baths, on cul-de-sac.

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Come see this 3BD/2BA home on 4.5 acres. Beautiful country setting, totally fenced. Mature live oaks. Cleaned land surrounded by woods. House sits back off the road. Out buildings. What a great place to live and only a short drive to Tallahassee, Crawfordville and the beaches. S. on Hwy 319, R (West) on Bloxham Cutoff (Hwy 267), 1 mile to property on.

Enjoy South wood living, 5 bedroom with open plan on large private, fenced ½ acre lot. Screened porch, Brazilian Teak wood Floors. Perfect location, short walk to pool, golf & outdoor special events. MLS #232661. Blair Stone, R Four Oaks, L Baringer Hill. L Grove Park, L Longfellow, R Appleton.

Custom built, 5bed/4bath, pool home w/ 4329 well designed sq. ft. on 3.47 horse friendly acres w/ cross fencing. Construction is all brick, metal framing & metal rooﬁng system. (4+ car garage w/ 12x40 storage above, dog kennel, & shed) 2 master suites down & 3 bedrooms up...4 full baths.

Fabulous brick home in Golden Eagle. Single story home that has been meticulously maintained. Every bedroom is a suite with access to outdoors. Granite & new stainless refrigerator, dishwasher. Double ovens & lots of cabinetry in kitchen. Heated & cooled workshop/hobby room. Lot is over 3/4 acre

Great condition 3 bedrooms and 3 baths over 1200 sq. ft., fully equipped kitchen with washer/dryer. 2 car garage located close to FSU/TCC. MLS#232485.

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Home on Golf Course With Screened Pool! 4BR/3BA, Beautiful Summer brooke home w/hardwood ﬂoors, crown molding, formal dining w/built ins, living room/study w/built ins, kitchen w/granite counters & stainless steel, mother-in-law suite, master w/ bamboo ﬂoors & separate pool access. Very private backyard. MLS#225740.

A great opportunity to own 6 wooded acres on the main part of Lake Jackson. High lot with slope down to water’s edge, on Rollins Point Road.

2 story Tudor style pool home, 19x10 family room has 2 story stone fireplace & open wood beam ceiling; wood floors throughout downstairs; updated kitchen w/granite countertops. Master is down w/own stone fireplace, vaulted wood beam ceiling & luxury bath. 3BR/2BA upstairs. 45x11 screen porch overlooks pool w/iron fence & 4 car garage/workshop/mancave w/separate driveway. Roof 2006; 2 HVAC’s 2005. MLS#231986.

Priscilla Tharpe LLC 850-933-9412 tharpepl@gmail.com

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Very attractive 1 bedroom 1 bath Townhome in Abor Hills. Freshly painted, newer roof, vaulted ceiling with clearstory windows and fenced yard. Excellent condition in a great location! MLS#231878.

Prettiest setting in North Gadsden County! Stately brick 3 bedrooms & 2½ baths with master downstairs. Large country kitchen, family room with ﬁreplace. Bright sunroom overlooks pastures and woods. His & Her outside workshops. Tobacco barn all on 10 acres. MLS#232541.

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