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Shane Lambert, the new president of the Tallahassee Builders Association, stands in the family room his company built for a Tallahassee client. For a story on his plans for the TBA, see Page 6.

Window maker sees better times ahead By Jennifer Rich The Bradenton Herald

MANATEE — Don’t talk to Martin Robinson, CEO of IRISS Inc. manufacturing, about economic predictions of a continuing sluggish economy. “I don’t listen to that crap. It’s all smoke and mirrors,” he said. The specialty window

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manufacturer is too busy planning the building of the company's $5.7 million global headquarters in Lakewood Ranch and hiring more employees. The 33,000-square-foot headquarters and support operation is part of the company’s investment in the area, including $1.2 million in equipment and a training center for its

clients. Robinson has seen 60 percent growth year over year since the company formed in 2007 and he’s expecting an even bigger year in 2013 when IRISS opens its new headquarters April 3. IRISS has hired 14 employees in the last 10 months, expects to hire another seven or eight by

April and then another 15 in the 18 months after that. The vision Robinson sees is much different than the job picture painted recently when a new jobs report shows a stumbling economy, struggling to right itself. For the third consecutive month, job cuts nationally increased in No-

Tallahassee Builders Association Weekly News

2012-2013 TBA President

201 East Park Avenue, Tallahassee, FL 32301 | (850) 385-1414 | www.tallyba.com

Use Checklist to Select Your Builder or Remodeler The question consumers most frequently ask the Tallahassee Builders Association (TBA) is how do I select a qualiﬁed builder or remodeler. (Of course, the next question is how much is my new home or remodeling project going to cost… but we’ll leave that one for another day). To help you select a professional who can meet your building or remodeling needs, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has developed the following checklist: ❑ Contact your local home builders association (in Tallahassee, go to www.tallyba.com or call 385-1414) for the names of member builders and remodelers. TBA also has a list of builders who have earned the Construction Industry Professional (CIP) designation (see box at right), which means

❑ Check out the company’s rating and if there have been any complaints ﬁled with our local Better Business Bureau: www.bbb.org. ❑ Make sure the builder/remodeler has appropriate workers compensation and general liability insurance. If not, you may be liable for any construction-related accidents on your premises. ❑ Ask the builder/remodeler to provide you with names of previous customers. If they won’t, beware. If they do, ask the customers if they would hire the builder/remodeler again. ❑ Ask if you can see the builder/remodelers work, both completed and in progress. Check for quality of workmanship and materials. ❑ Do you feel you can easily communicate with the builder/remodeler? Remember you will be in close contact with them throughout the construction process and afterward as you live in your new home.

they have met high standards of experience, education and customer service. Of course, you can also ask family, friends or coworkers for recommendations. ❑ Make sure the builder or home remodeler has a permanent business location and a good reputation with local banks and suppliers.

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❑ Find out how long they have been in the building business. It usually takes three to ﬁve years to establish a ﬁnancially sound business. You want to make sure they will be around after the construction is complete to service any warranties.

❑ Make sure the builder/remodeler provides you with a complete and clearly written contract. The contract will beneﬁt both of you. If you are having a new home built, get and review a copy of the home warranty and homeowner manual as well. ❑ Be cautious of unusually low-priced bids. If the builder/remodeler is unable to pay for the materials and labor as the project proceeds, this may indicate a potential problem. Keep in mind that less expensive does not necessarily mean better! On behalf of the Tallahassee Builders Association, we hope these tips will prove helpful to you.

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Alan Weekley, right, of Alan Weekley Homes, and Alan Robison, left, of Capelouto Termite & Pest Control, have been named Builder and Associate Members of the Year for 2012 by the Tallahassee Builders Association. For details, visit www.tallyba.com. Tallahassee Builders Association’s Construction Industry Professionals

Doug Barton, CIP Barton Construction Shane Lambert, CIP Shane Y. Lambert Construction William “Kip” Carpenter, CIP Carpenter Construction David Perkins, CIP Perkins Electric Stan Derzypolski, CIP 3 Rivers, Inc. Larry Wayne Strickland, CIP Capital City Builders Ed Dion, CIP Dion Builders Mark Trudeau, CIP Trudeau Fine Homes Jerry McFarland, CIP James McFarland Builder Tom Vieth, CIP Vieth Construction Brandon Jett, CIP Jett Builders Brian Will, CIP New South Homes William Kimberl IV, CIP Kimberl Construction Mark Worley, CIP, GMB Worley Construction

vember with employers shedding 57,081 workers from their payrolls, according to a report from outplacement consulting firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas Inc. The cuts were a 20-percent increase from October, the report said. National companies like Hostess Brands significantly contributed to the cuts. Hostess ended its manufacture of snack cakes and dismissed all of its 18,500 employees. “The approach of Christmas is not likely to provide any relief from large-scale layoffs. In fact, the end of the year tends to see heavier downsizing activity as companies make last-minute attempts to meet earnings goals or adjust payrolls based on the budget for the coming year,” said Rick Cobb, executive vice president of Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc., pointing to Citigroup's 11,000 job cuts earlier this month. Statewide the 8.2-percent unemployment rate is improving, albeit slowly. In October, this region added 2,000 jobs from October 2011 to October 2012 and only one sector – construction – has registered continuing losses with an elimination of 300 jobs in the same time period.

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Manatee’s 8.3-percent unemployment rate is significantly, down from the 10.5 percent it saw a year ago. “We expect modest gains to continue and don’t foresee any large layoffs,” said Sally Hill with the Suncoast Workforce, the area’s jobs agency. Yet University of Central Florida economist Sean Snaith says the national and state recovery continues to be “lackluster.” He points to a projected 1.2 percent GDP growth in the fourth quarter compared to the 4.1 percent a year ago. “There’s been a sharp slowdown,” Snaith said. “There is still uncertainty about the fiscal cliff and whether there will be a permanent or temporary resolution. There’s also the question of the impact of health care reform.” It all adds up to lots of reasons for companies to “pull back the reins on hiring,” he said. But Robinson doesn’t believe the doom-andgloom predictions. “You've got to be brave and face up to your market and have the courage of your own convictions,” said the entrepreneur, who co-owns the company with his wife, Deborah Robinson, who is chief operating officer. The company has facilities in the United Kingdom, Australia and a new one opening in Brazil. All the recent talk about a fiscal cliff makes him angry. “We know that the fiscal cliff is not going to happen. It would be lunacy,” he said. “It just gives the economists something to talk about.” U.S. policymakers didn’t let the financial crisis erode into a worldwide depression and they are not going to create a recession with a fiscal cliff, Robinson said.

How to get a Comfortable country living deposit back if sale fails For the Associated Press

By Gary M. Singer Fort Lauderdale Sun Sentinel

QUESTION: I am trying to buy a home and was pre-approved from my bank. Unfortunately, the lender turned me down for the loan. The seller is not agreeing to give me my deposit back. What can I do? – Sara ANSWER: The answer to this question depends on the contract you signed with the seller. All contracts for the sale of real estate must be in writing, and the written contract controls the details of the transaction. Most contracts contain clauses that will allow the buyer and/or seller to cancel the contract if certain events happen or don’t happen. Some of the more common contingencies are for inspections of the property, the seller’s ability to convey clear title, the property appraisal and the buyer’s ability to get financing. These contingencies contain deadlines that must be strictly followed. For example, a contract may say that if the buyer can’t get loan approval within 30 days, he or she may cancel the contract without penalty. In this case, if you are denied on the 28th day and you notify the seller, you are entitled to your money back. But if you wait until the 31st day,

you would lose your deposit. It is important that you get the denial letter from the bank and properly notify the seller in writing before the deadline. If there’s a dispute about the contingency and the seller balks at returning your money, the terms of the contract also will dictate what action you must take to get the money back. Sometimes you can sue the seller, but in other cases you will need to go to arbitration or have a state board decide what happens. In your situation, you need to read the contract and see if there is a financing contingency. Make sure you followed all of the conditions and deadlines. If you did, you should have no problem getting your deposit back. If you didn’t, contact a local attorney to see if any other options are available to you. When you enter future contracts, write down all of the deadline dates on your calendar. Doing this will ensure that your next deal is much smoother.

Gary M. Singer is a Florida attorney and board-certified as an expert in real estate law by The Florida Bar. He is chair of 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.

Country living is the focus of this charming design, Plan HMAFAPW00637 from Homeplans.com. The design features 1,835 square feet of living space on one level. A full basement allows for future expansion that will double the space. A cozy front porch invites you into the foyer with the bedrooms on the right and the living spaces straight ahead. From the windowed front-facing breakfast room, enter the efficient kitchen with its large pantry, snack-bar passthrough to the gathering room, and passage to the dining room. A planning desk near the laundry room provides a perfect place to drop your keys and charge your phone on the way in from the garage. The gathering room and dining room feature sloped ceilings, a fireplace, and access to the rear terrace. Terrace access is also available from the master bedroom with its sloped ceiling and a master bath that includes a whirlpool tub, a separate shower, and a vanity area in addition to two sinks. A study at the front of the house can be converted into a third bedroom. Thoughtful details include linen closets by the bedrooms, built-in shelves in the hallway to the gathering room, and extra storage space in the garage. A downloadable study plan of this house, including general information on building costs and financing, is available at www.houseoftheweek.com. To receive a study plan by mail, please fill out the following order form. Be sure to reference the plan number. To view hundreds of home

House of the Week-HMAFAPW00637 shows a three-bedroom, two bath comfortable country living home with a cozy front porch. AP/HOMEPLANS.COM

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The first floor, with an open floor plan and sloped ceilings adds space to the living areas, and the back terrace provides extra space for entertaining.

Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Main floor: 1,835 sq. ft. Total Living Area: 1,835 sq. ft. Standard basement: 1,385 sq. ft. Garage and storage: 485 sq. ft. Dimensions: 71-0 x 43-5 Exterior Wall Framing: 2x6 Foundation Options: Standard basement

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Build for your future with Better Living Design Life expectancy in the U.S. is nearing 80 years old, and the number of Americans over 65 now exceeds 40 million. These facts alone push forward a growing trend in home construction that accommodates people of various sizes and ability levels. Design professionals, builders and homeowners

looking for ideas to maximize accessibility in homes can look at three Better Living Design approaches: 1) accessible design, 2) universal design and 3) aging-in-place design. There’s a lot of overlap among them, and while some people speak about them interchangeably, each has its own thoughtful foundation

that has led to a unique approach to designing, building, and remodeling. Let’s explore what is best for you and your family. Accessible design — This refers to ensuring access for persons with disabilities. Since its passage in 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has been mandatory for public buildings

and for private buildings that are open to the public – but not for privately owned, single-family houses. Nevertheless, “ADA compliant” is sometimes used to describe houses built with the sort of accessibility features common to buildings required to follow ADA requirements. The ADA is focused on

Debbie Kirkland 2012 President

1029 Thomasville Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32303 • 850-224-7713 • Fax 850-561-3710 • www.TBRnet.org

Appraisal Anxiety

Robert “Greg” Lane St.Cert.Res. REA#2252 • V.P., Timberlane Appraisal “Appraisal anxiety” is a common theme among buyers and sellers in today’s market. It used to be the home inspection that people lost sleep over, but lately it seems that the real estate appraisal is front and center. Whether you are buying a completed new home or building a home from the ground up, your lender will require an appraisal. It is in your best interest to demand that a competent appraiser be assigned to your purchase or refinance. Due to recent laws which have adversely impacted the profession, you can no longer choose the most qualified appraiser; an appraiser is chosen for you from a list or lottery. That appraiser may be qualified, but it does not hurt to ask the lender, “Who is on your approved roster—how were they selected, and why?” You are writing the check for the appraisal, it is your house (or future house), and you have a right to demand a professional. So when you meet the appraiser ask questions, like where the appraiser may choose his comparable sales from, or whether he will include distressed sales in the analysis. Inquire about local market statistics, specifically those that may affect your neighborhood. I recommend “qualifying” the appraiser, just like you would an attorney, a doctor, or a building contractor. Ask the appraiser if he knows the history of your neighborhood—does he know your home’s style and quality of work, does he understand the value of energy efficient items, etc.? If you are building a home, why not ask for the appraiser’s advice on the floor plan and features? We see mistakes every day that cause a good home to sell for a discount; functional design flaws are just one example. Knowing these pitfalls in advance might give you a competitive edge on the resale side later. If you find that the appraiser is not competent, whether geographically or materially, let your lender know. If you have any misgivings, it is important that you communicate the concern with your lender immediately. Once the appraisal is complete, the lender may have limited options on how to deal with a flawed appraisal. And whether your feedback is good or bad, the lender will never know how they were represented by the appraiser unless you tell them. THE BOTTOM LINE LEON COUNTY, FL As of 12/7/2012

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people with physical disabilities – making accommodations so they aren’t prevented Mark Worley from ac- Building Basics cessing buildings and spaces because of a physical disability. It has been crucial in ensuring access to such places as schools, museums, office buildings, and swimming pools. Because the ADA is built around enforceable requirements, compliance can be measured. This can lead, however, to designs that meet the requirements, but detract from a building’s aesthetics. Universal design — Here, access meets aesthetics. Universal design starts from a position of inclusion by not just focusing on people with the most common physical disabilities, but by focusing on everyone. In doing so, universal design accommodates people who don’t fall into the category of being disabled, but who nevertheless often face challenges in navigating buildings and spaces, such as children, short people, tall people, pregnant women, and the elderly. Universal design attempts to incorporate accessibility features into a house in an aesthetically pleasing way. Whereas a ramp alongside a set of entry stairs might make a house accessible to persons with disabilities, a house built according to universal-design principles would have a stepfree entrance designed from the beginning to be accessible to everyone – not just a person in a wheelchair, but also someone pushing a stroll-

er or pulling a suitcase on wheels. No design can foresee every disability or complication, but if a resident of a universal-design home becomes disabled, the home will not suddenly become impossible to navigate. If that person needs grab bars or a stair lift, the blocking is already in place for installation. If an elevator is needed, stacked closets provide the perfect location. Aging-in-place design — While aging-in-place design is easily incorporated into new construction, it is most often employed when homeowners want to ensure that they can stay in their present home as long as possible. This is usually preferable to moving into an independent living facility, and it is much more cost effective. Many of the most common features of an aging-in-place remodel will include wider doorways, lever handles on doors and faucets, curbless showers – which can also be found in homes built in accordance with universal-design principles. Aging-in-place design, though, most often is focused more narrowly on preparing a specific home to be accessible to its current residents as they age. Every day, 10,000 baby boomers reach the age of 65 and it’s going to continue at that rate until 2030. With this much of the population seeking living environments that work in their favor, we can expect to see the Better Living Design movement gaining momentum every year.

Mark S. Worley, GMB, is Tallahassee’s only Graduate Master Builder and one of only 13 in Florida. His designs, renovations and homes have had national exposure . Contact him at email mark@worleyconst.com.

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***Hometown Banking since 1906*** It’s a great time to purchase or reﬁnance with your local community bank, where our customers are like family. Please call Christie Heald at 850-297-2015 for a customized rate quote, or visit our Mortgage Department’s webpage at www.FMBBANK. com for more information and to see what additional programs are available! No hidden fees. No application fee. *MIP Included, **MIP Excluded You are in good hands with FMB; *Rates advertised are for home purchases only*

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$685.25 15 YR. Conv. fixed 2.25% 1.5 $1,051.86 30 YR. Conv. fixed 2.75% 2.5 $1,470.01 30 YR Conv fixed 3.125% 0

*FSU Credit Union is currently running a Done in Decade promotion which includes a .25 reduction in rate on our 10-year ﬁxed mortgages (reduction not shown above). Credit standards and eligibility rules apply. All rates are subject to change without notice. FSUCU is an equal housing lender. Please contact Allison Tremper at FSU Credit Union for your personalized quotes at 850224-4960 ext. 3310. www.fsucu.org

$1,017.94 FHA 30 Yr. Fixed

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• Updated Weekly • Information for this chart is compiled by the Tallahassee Democrat and is valid as of the publication date of this issue and is subject to change without notice. Estimated monthly payment calculated using a mortgage amount of $150,000 and the list APR for loans starting the Sunday of publication. Contact lender directly for additional programs and fees, terms and conditions of the loans. NOTE: LIP=Lock-in period, Down=% of down payment. APR= Annual Percentage Rate. TD-0000222023

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Another Lambert is TBA president By Dave Hodges HomeFinder.com Weekly Editor @TallyBiz on Twitter

At first glance, Shane Lambert would not have considered himself as president of the Tallahassee Builders Association. At one point early in his life, he didn’t even plan to be in the construction business. Things have a habit of changing, though. A pre-med student, Lambert was going to break tradition. “I was around construction all my life and never got into it,” he recalled, noting his father, Dallas Lambert Jr., and grandfather, Dal-

las Lambert Sr., were builders and both served as TBA president. Shane, 37, eventually switched from a career in medicine to becoming a state-certified general contractor and starting Shane Y. Lambert Construction Inc. 13 Shane Lambert years ago. He has belonged to the TBA since 2002 and was installed this past week as its president for 2013. Destiny aside, Lambert hopes to carry on the

revival of the association that has gradually occurred as the construction business itself has begun to recover from its worst economic slump anyone can remember. “Our industry was hit harder than any other industry in our nation’s history,” Lambert said of contractors. “They have been through the ups and been through the downs, but this is the worst they have ever seen.” Not only are there fewer people employed in construction nowadays, the business itself has changed — from project financing and technology advances to the expecta-

tions of consumers. “Today, people are smarter with their money and smarter in the way they spend,” he said. A good example is the prevalence of renovation and remodeling work for existing homes — an activity that is Lambert’s principal activity. Many homeowners are content to stay put, investing in upgrades and additions, hoping those projects build value into their properties. “Basically, the dynamics have changed,” Lambert noted. “Clients are feeling it, too. They are pinching their pennies even tighter.”

TBA president Shane Lambert, left, takes the oath of office from his father, past president Dallas Lambert Jr. at banquet Thursday. TALLAHASSEE BUILDERS ASSOCIATION

He sees the TBA as taking on a higher profile in the community not only

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Terminating A Tenant For A Lease NonCompliance – It Is Harder Than You Think By Harry A. Heist, Attorney at Law It would be difficult to find a property manager who has not served Three Day Notices for non-payment of rent and Seven Day Notices to Cure for tenant noncompliances. The tenants usually pay the rent, or in the case of noncompliances, they cure the noncompliance or move right out. Most property managers are well versed in notice serving and have filed evictions on their tenants when the notices just did not do the trick. Many property managers have even experienced going to court on contested non-payment of rent cases. The result? Usually the tenant is evicted, or the case gets settled. Now ask yourself: How many times have I actually gone to court on a contested eviction on a Seven Day lease noncompliance case and had to prove the noncompliance in court? Very few property managers have experienced going to court on contested noncompliance cases and do not realize how hard these cases can be to win. Proper preparation, hard core proof and good convincing witnesses are necessary to win these cases. Are you ready to prove your case to a judge who will really put YOU to the test? Winning and Losing the Seven Day Noncompliance case Since most property managers have never experienced going to court on a contested noncompliance case, you will just have to trust us here. We have handled many of these cases, and we have LOST many of these cases. You don’t want to lose a case in court. Besides the pain of losing with the tenant now getting to stay and smirk at you for the next six months, if that tenant retained an attorney, you may be on the hook for attorney’s fees. Recently two cases we lost resulted in around $2000.00 each having to be paid to the tenant’s attorney, for which the property manager thought she had a great case, really wanted to get the tenant out and insisted that the eviction be filed against our advice. Is your attorney a wimp? Once of the most frustrating things for the landlord’s attorney is to try to convince a property manager who thinks he has a great case that there is a high chance of losing in court. The property manager needs to understand that the landlord’s attorney may make his or her living filing your evictions and has every incentive in the world to file your eviction, BUT also wants to protect you from losing the case and having to suffer the consequences. The landlord’s attorney has probably filed hundreds, thousands or in our case, tens of thousands of evictions, winning the vast majority of the evictions, as most are for non-payment of rent. Trust the experience of your attorney. Your attorney is on your side, feels your frustration, but is also under the legal and ethical duty to warn you of the dangers of losing and guide you in the right approach. Your attorney is not a wimp or lazy. Your attorney has the experience to know what is best for you. There have been situations where an unsuccessful Seven Day Noncompliance case has not only been lost in court, but took on a new life when a Fair Housing Discrimination case was filed against the property later! The judicial attitude in the Seven Day Noncompliance case When you go to court on a typical residential tenant eviction, the tenant usually did not

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pay the rent, did not properly withhold rent or did not post all the money into the court registry. Judges handle thousands of these cases each year, and some of them have no tolerance for listening to the tenant’s sad story of losing a job, car breaking down or the myriad other excuses. Most cases for non-payment of rent result in an eviction. Now we come to the Seven Day Noncompliance eviction. This is far different than the non-payment case. Here the property manager has accused the tenant of doing or not doing something that is spelled out in the lease or Florida Law. Notices have been given, these notices must be correct, and now the property manager is put to the test and has to prove the case. Judges do not take these cases lightly and really make the property manager prove the case. Often it seems that the judge is far more sympathetic to the tenant, but really it is a proof issue. It is much easier to prove someone has not paid the rent. They either paid it or they did not, and the burden of proof of prior payment is on the tenant. Proving a noncompliance is the landlord’s burden and can be a real challenge. How do we prove the case in court? Before we even get to court, the property manager must have prepared and served a PROPER Seven Day Notice, be it a Seven Day Notice of Termination or a Seven Day Notice to Cure followed by the Seven Day Notice of Termination. We strongly recommend that you have your attorney prepare these notices for you. We prepare all our clients’ Seven Day Notices for no charge, as we really want them done the way we feel they would be most effective and successful in court. Now, proving the noncompliances can be a real challenge. We need witnesses, documentation, solid proof, logs, file notes, notices, photos, videotapes, police reports, incident reports, and anything else to help the judge believe that the noncompliance is occurring or has occurred. Does the Noncompliance have to be severe? Remember that you are asking a judge to kick someone out of their home. Often there are children involved. The noncompliance needs to be substantial, and you need to trust your attorney to help you decide if it is indeed substantial enough to sway a judge your way. It is ironic how when the market is strong and the property has a waiting list, there seems to be so many more tenants in noncompliance. Hmm, a coincidence? I have petitions and statements signed by 5 residents! Nice try, but no cigar. The complainers or witnesses MUST appear in court. This even includes the police officer who responded and wrote up the police report. How do we get them into court? We need to subpoena them, but often they just do not show up for court, and the case falls apart. We have had situations where many tenants have complained about one tenant. Every day they wrote letters and called the office complaining about the noise that the tenant was creating. We end up in court, one complaining tenant shows up and tells the judge that the problem has stopped. Bang. We lose the case. Never be certain that the complaining tenants will actually come to court. Often they are afraid, were threatened or get cold feet at the last minute and do not want to be involved. What does your attorney need to win these cases? The proof that you need is wholly dependent on the type of noncompliance involved and is extremely case specific. Let’s go through some of the most common

noncompliances and list some of the evidence we may need to potentially prove our case in court. Unauthorized Occupants – Seems easy, you see the person there all the time. When you go to court, the tenant says they are just visiting. You need to now prove that they are no visiting. Proof you may need includes and is not limited to: 1. Multiple photos of the unauthorized occupant’s car morning and night with date and time records; 2. An admission by the tenant to you that the unauthorized person is living there; 3. Proof that the unauthorized person is receiving mail; 4. Unannounced visits to the unit with a witness; 5. Police report that the unauthorized person gives the address as his or her address; 6. FDLE sexual predator or offender registration with your address listed; 7 .A lease clause that is clear as to how long someone can stay. Unauthorized Pets – First you need to make sure the prior manager did not authorize the pet or the pet has not been there for a long time, which can cause a waiver. 1. Pictures of the pet, date and time stamped; 2. Witnesses who have seen the pet; 3. Pictures of the tenant walking the pet; 4. Maintenance who will testify to pet food or pet bowls in the unit; 5. Recording of barking when you go to the door, if a dog that is; 6. Picture of the pet damage; 7. Picture of the pet coming to the window; 8. Hard proof after the Seven Day Notice of Noncompliance with Opportunity to Cure has expired. Noise Disturbances – These case are tough, as usually there is no police involvement, and the complaints come from other tenants who may just be angry at each other, or a group of tenants have it out for one tenant. Are we really dealing with a tenant versus tenant war? 1. Records of multiple tenant complaints; 2. Police reports; 3. Tenant witnesses who will appear in court; 4. Witnesses who are employees of the landlord; 5. Multiple provable disturbances; 6. Courtesy officer who will appear in court. Unsanitary Unit – Is the unit really unsanitary or just an extremely cluttered mess? Many times we deal with accumulators who throw nothing out and have piles of newspapers, clothes and books throughout a rental unit, with only a small path in which to walk. Is this unsanitary or just strange? 1. Pictures of unit; 2. Pictures of kitchen, bath and anything “unsanitary”; 3. Pictures of exposed and rotting food; 4. Pest control personnel who will come to court; 5. Infestation of vermin; 6. Strong odor; 7. Maintenance staff that must come to court; 8. Other staff who will come to court. Emotions and the Seven Day Noncompliance case We see situations where property managers get angry at a tenant and “just want them out”. This is the worst possible situation because the anger and frustration of the property manager is now running the show. That unauthorized occupant who was not a problem for three months all of a sudden becomes a big problem, because he came into your office and was belligerent. That person with the unauthorized pet was left alone until it defecated in front of the office or got loose and scared another tenant. Never let your emotions dictate your actions when deciding to terminate a tenant. Follow the law, get your attorney involved early, and be cautious.

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to represent his profession, but to improve relationships with local government, the financial community, land owners and all the business sectors that support construction. “We have a huge plethora of different companies and I want them to succeed,” Lambert said. “When construction is going and moving, then the nation’s economy is moving in a positive direction.” Builder Jerry McFarland, the TBA’s president during 2012, said Lambert brings an energy to his association work that will be a benefit to the group. “He’s going to be great. He’s got a lot of energy. He’s a bright man and he’s very committed to the TBA and to the industry,” McFarland said. The TBA intends to continue expanding its membership, promoting professionalism in the building business, and raising public awareness of its mission. On the calendar is the TBA’s signature event, the annual Parade of Homes in May, the Remodelers Showcase Awards, golf outings and even a fishing tournament.

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1514 Cristobal Dr. This fine home enhanced by the beauty of old English Architecture is located in prestigious & convenient Los Robles. 1920s Charm meets Modern Day Luxuries! Walk into Living Room boasting Dramatic Wooden-Beamed Cathedral Ceiling with views of sunlit Family Room and lushly landscaped & serene backyard. State of the Art Kitchen with SS appliances. Hardwood, Travertine Flooring and MORE! Dir: N Meridian Rd to Fernando Dr to Cristobal Dr 3/3.5 2575 sq ft $439,000. Casey J. Naylor, Broker 850-445-4999 Midtown Brokers,LLC www.MidtownBrokers.net MODEL OPEN SUNDAY 2-5

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7974 Greystone Drive - New Construction Hardwood flooring, detailed wood trim and crown molding and 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 and land packages starting at $369k.

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3229 Black Gold Trail One of the top 5 houses in Killearn Acres. 3 Bedroom, 2 Baths + office OR sunroom, split floor plan, Brazilian Cherry hardwood floors in Great Room, fireplace, interior Ralph Lauren paint throughout. Fenced yard, 24 x 24 patio, 16 x 20 workshop and an 8 x 10 storage shed. New roof in 2012, A/C in 2010, Water Heater in 2009, Septic Tank in 2008. $219,000

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Redecorated 2/1,CH/A wood floors, storage, Blairstone Forrest fenced, no dogs, Non- 1719 Beechwood Cir., smoker. 319 W 7th Ave. 2BR/2.5BA, 1152 sqft, $750, CHA, W/D, $650/mo. 385-3664 9320264 fireplace, Avail now Kent Strauss Mgmt & Reduced NW Realty, Inc. 877-2284 2631 Windy ridge Dr., www.kstraussmgmt.com 9320358 2BR/1BA 900 sq ft, $575, CHA, W/D hookups, Killearn Acres yard service incl. Quiet dead end street. Avail 2300 Ryan Pl, 3BR/2.5BA 1500 sqft, $995, CHA, now W/D , Fenced Yard, Kent Strauss Mgmt & Fireplace, 1 Car Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com Garage. Avail now. Kent Strauss Mgmt & 9320341 Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com S.E. Deal! 9320345 1855-B S. Gadsden st., 2BR/1BA, $525, 850sqft., Lafayette Park C H A , W / D H o o k u p s , 828-2 Ingleside Ave. avail now. $625, 2BR/1.5BA, Kent Strauss Mgmt & 1200sqft, CHA, W/D Realty, Inc. 877-2284 ookups, built-ins, www.kstraussmgmt.com h carport, avail. 12/12 9320336 Kent Strauss Mgmt & Realty, Inc. 877-2284 TOWNHOMES FOR RENTUNFURNISHED www.kstraussmgmt.com

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9320283

1BR House!!

1346 Linda Ann Dr., $450, 1BR/1BA 700 sqft., Window AC, Avail now. Recently renovated, Wolf Creek 9320354 2005 Nena Ln, 3BR/2BA, l o t s o f s t o r a g e , O f f 1455sqft., $950, CHA, Parkway Kent Strauss Mgmt & W/D, Large Loft/office. Realty, Inc. 877-2284 Avail. now. www.kstraussmgmt.com Kent Strauss Mgmt & 9320328 Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com 2/1 in Midway. Totally 9320362 lNW - Mission Rd. W/D renovated. Deck & Sec 8 OK 2/1 $550 yard. 99 High Bluff Ct. l SE - Midyette #205 $475/mo. 850-443-3300 9320579 3/2 $950 TOWNHOMES FOR RENTlSE-Bear Creek 2/2 $850 FURNISHED 2/2 Beautiful N.E. lSE-Southwood carriage util includ $850 1649 Cross Pointe Way lSE - Richview Park 2/2 Townhouse on the 2 car garage, yard maintained. No pets. $850 Water 2BR/2.5BA, Cindy Cooper 545-8076 Furnished, Private Hot No smoking. Avail. Now $995/mo 850-445-6099 Georgia Turner 510-4286 Tub 850-544-9003 9318398 9318587 www.TLHRealEstate.com 9320551 2500 sq.ft. N.E. Avail. now. 5BR/2.5BA Off Stone Rd tile floors, fenced yard. 1403 A-2 Stone Rd., QUAD/TUNFURNISHED RIPLEXES FOR RENT$1300/mo. 559-2035 2Br/2Ba, 980sqft., $675, 9318425 CHA, W/D hookups, 3/2 in Blairstone Forest, Private courtyard, avail 2BR/1.5BA near TCC, new carpet, skylights, CHA, Fenced yard, no 1/15 pets. $600/mo. + dep. screen porch, fireplace Kent Strauss Mgmt & 2777 Red Maple Ridge 850-385-0227 Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com joecain1@comcast.net $1100 + dep. 656-3261

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4126 Forsythe Way 3BR/2BA 1170sqft, $1095, CHA, W/D Hookups, garage, screened porch/large deck, avail 2/13. Kent Strauss Mgmt & Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com

3BR/2BA, CH/A, fenced yard. No pets. Sec 8 welcome. 1724 Keith St Call Mike 850-691-9470 9319853

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2017 Trescott Dr., 4BR/ 3BA, 2147 sq ft., $1295, CHA, formal living & dining rms, huge family room, W/D hookups, 2 car garage, Fenced yard, Incl. In-law suite. Avail 12/12. Kent Strauss Mgmt & Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com

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3238 Nekoma Ct

2/1.5 Townhouse $525 NEW FLOORING!

1870 Meriadoc Rd

2/2 Townhouse $695 NEW FLOORING!

900 Ashburn Dr

9320343

Country Beauty

FROM THE $240’s

Killearn Home

9320352

3/3 Townhouse $795 Large Bedrooms

1562 Devoe St

3/3 Townhouse $800 Near FSU & TCC!

1422 Charlotte St

3/3 Townhouse $825 LARGE BEDROOMS! Walk to FSU!

1838 Devra Dr

garage, eat-in kitchen, $1095/mo 850-545-2089 or 850-545-4390

For Sale or Rent 3/1.5 Fenced,lg. patio, $820/ mo. $500 dep. No pets. 1900-B Lake Ave 459-9275

4/2 House $995 Tile Floors!

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8352 Innsbrook Dr 4/2.5 House $1490 Killearn Lakes!

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Havana Home

9th Ave 3BR. Avail now $950/mo. 850-566-3758

9319038

KILLEARN ESTATES

Close in 4/2 Inlaw suite, 2700 sq.ft., fireplace, yard service incl. Pets considered. $1895/mo. 545-2089 or 545-4390

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lNE-Trillium furnished or unfurnished 3/2.5 $1700 lNW-Paula 3/1.5 garage 1 mo free rent $1000 l SE-Southwood 9320364 Longfellow 3/2 $1850 l 7 6 1 2 P r e s e r v a t i o n Cindy Cooper 545-8076 4/2.5 in Summerbrook. Georgia Turner 510-4286 Split plan, formal living www.TLHRealEstate.com & dining. $2200 9320552 l 4120 Silk Bay Villages of Killearn townhome off Mahan near Publix. 2 BR up, 1 2629 Cotuit, 3BR/2BA, down. Fireplace, deck, n e w l y d e c o r a t e d , appliances,nonequip laundry. $1000. l 1 0 0 9 M i m o s a , smoking. $1250/mo + 1 c o n t e m p o r a r y 3 / 2 , mo. sec. Refs. Avail. Midtown, W/D, fenced now 850-345-2122 9320453 yard. Avail. Jan. $1300. l1187 Brafforton Way MOBILE HOMES/LOTS FOR RENT Nice townhome on East side. 2/2, fireplace in great rm, small dog 12x60 2BR/2BA on a large wooded lot. ok, avail. Dec. $800. l 2481 Papillion Way, W a t e r / s e w e r i n c l . 5/3.5BA, 2 master suites $495/mo. 850-575-1391 9318700 game rm, deck $2250 3/2, 1400 sq.ft. Recently l 5 3 1 7 M o o n b e a m , insulated. 2 mi. N. I-10, c u t e 3 / 2 w / W D & lg lot. Pets neg. $695/ patio Avail. Nov. $1050 mo+dep Refs. 425-5240 9320649 l 1964 Portland 3/1.5 townhome with W/D, 14’ wide, 2BR/1,5BA. W. f e n c e d b a c k y a r d , side. Clean, New AC, f r e s h p a i n t a n d n e w patio, large lot. No pets $510/mo 576-2695 floors $770 9318755 l 800 Bragg 3/1, hardwood floors, lots of Free December with lease & dep. Area near storage $800 MAGNOLIA PROPERTIES TCC, 2BR/1BA, CH/A, hookup,covered patios AND INVESTMENTS. $550/mo. 850-545-6263 386-8660 9320487 magnoliapropertiesinc.com

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LAKEFRONT ESTATE 6BR/4BA, 5000 sq.ft., & more. 30 min. South $2000/mo 347-277-3442 jwaynelee@gmail.com

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9320236

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Very Private, water furn. 1 mi from FL line, 2/1, 2 covered porches $400/mo. $400 dep No Pets 229-872-8046 229-220-6006

Wakulla Co. 1700 sq.ft. 3BR/2BA on 15 acres incl. water & trash. $825/mo+dep 421-8095 Rent to own. 3 BR/2 BA approx. 1,400 sq. ft. Family room and large living room. $800 mo. 8216 Pin Oak. 508-0872 www.lotsunlimited.com

3726 Daggerwing Ct. 4BR/2.5BA, 2,454 sqft. Beautiful 4 BR home on a cul-de-sac in popular NE neighborhood convenient to schools, shopping, etc. Master suite downstairs w/ large BA including jetted tub, glass shower & walk-in closet. 3 BRs upstairs w/catwalk overlooking the living rm & backyard. Eat-in kitchen has granite counter tops & newer S.S. GE appliances. Formal dining rm w/bay window allowing natural light. Large living rm w/wood burning F.P., built-in cabinets, wood lam. ﬂooring, vaulted ceilings w/recessed lighting & french doors that lead to wood deck overlooking a nicely sized backyard. $297,500

14114 Red Hawk Road: Like-new custom home on 2.26 acres w/pool! 3BR/2BA + bonus rm. 2,121 sq.ft. A+ schools. Real hardwd flooring throughout living areas. Open kit. with bar seating & real mahogany cabinetry, zodiac countertops, under mounted sink, GE SS appli., walk-in pantry & ceramic tile floors. Master ste. includes huge walk-in closet & private access to screened porch. Mst. BA has jetted tub, his/hers vanities, & lrg. tiled shower. Upstairs bonus rm perfect for hm office/ study. Glass French drs lead to covered patio & sparkling pool under lrg. screened enclosure. $289,900

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4000 sqft. Auto Repair shop for lease $3000/mo 3812 N. Monroe St.

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Psychotherapy office avail. Jan. 1. $400/mo. Utilities incl. Can be shared. 850-681-0681

M/I special 1mn. Free l 1310 Paul Russell Rd., $1600, 2000 SqFt., 7 large offices, large lobby, conference room, break room, 2 bathrooms, Avail. Now l1310-A Paul Russell Rd $425, 500 SqFt. One large office, utilities incl. Avail now Kent Strauss Mgmt & Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com

9320334

OFFICE/RFORETAIL SPACE RENT

3000 SqFt Warehouse on Capital Cir. NW w/a fenced in Yard. Call Peter Gonzalez, Jr. for more Info. (850) 224-2300. 9318624

$140-$165/office! Free utils.! 1 or 2 room suite, MOBILE HOMES/LOTS outside entrance! Near FOR SALE TMH. Some furniture. Nice!!! Owner/Realtor 3/2 doublewide on 1/2 850-878-3957 acre off Hwy 20. Owner 9318618 financing w/10% down $49,900 850-510-1825 9320575 * AMPLE PARKING

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

9319712

3BR/2BA doublewide on 1+ acre inside Capital Cir. 4325 Slash Pine Ln. $69,900. Owner finance 508-0872. Pictures at www.lotsunlimited.com

9317898

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE l 900 SF - Clean & Affordable! Just off Apalachee Pkwy on Hanson Ct. l Unbelievably low rates! Downtown/ Midtown area. 500 SF up to 12,000 SF. Call Peter Gonzalez, Jr. for more Info. (850) 224-2300.

9318622

Professional Office Suite 1000 sq.ft. Kerry Forest Pkwy 850-545-8305

9320162

Professional rooms $185 & up. E. Park, near Capital Cir. Utilities & janitorial incl. 509-8818

9318605

ACREAGE, FARMS, GROVES

GEORGIA PROPERTY FOR SALE

HOMES $251’ - $500’

PEMBRIDGE PLACE

HOME WITH LAND

48 acs. 9 acs open field 39 acs. wood.1200 sqft. house built in 2005. 8 ac. pond site with new dam. A-frame house on pond, needs work. Dawson Ga. $139,000 Ricky 229-449-8457 or 229-698-5000. Perfect for horses/deer hunting

HOMES $101’ - $250’

Waterfront - 2993 sq.ft. home on 3.38 park-like acres. 4/2.5, office, fireplace, pool, porch, granite, 3-car garage, hardwood floors, Beautiful Hawks Landing $409,000. 933-4041

9318373

WAREHOUSE/STORAGE FOR RENT

Sunday, December 9, 2012 /

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LAND FOR SALE

l 2 Acres on Mahan Drive adjacent to Super Wal-Mart l Commercial lot (.8 Ac) that is zoned CP & v i s i b l e o f f Tennessee Street l Unbelievable Prices! Comm. lots on Apalachee Pkwy l 3 . 1 5 A c o n Fleischmann Rd adjacent to the newest & largest NE office park l Land w/ permits for 50 units located near FSU & TCC l Prime Retail Location! 1.2 Ac on N. Monroe St. near Tharpe St. Call Peter Gonzalez, Jr. for more Info. (850) 224-2300.

l Lovely 4BR/2BA home on 5+/-acres of picturesque pasture & natural hardwoods & pines. $149000. Additional 10+/- acres with pasture & woods adjoin this property, avail. at $6500/ac.

HOME SITE

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

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9318635

l 9098 Eagles Ridge Great home in Golden LOTS FOR SALE Eagle 3-4BR/2BA, open floor plan with custom kitchen. Lg. breakfast WAVERLY HILLS LOT a r e a t o f a m i l y r o o m with French doors to 1/2 acre. High & drycovered patio and $90k or best offer. Bring your builder or we p r i v a t e b a c k y a r d . Hardwood floors, high can build to suit. Call ceilings, double car Matt 850-264-9010 9314584 garage. Possible short sale. $230,000 4943 Glen Castle ACREAGE, FARMS, GROVES l Great 5/3. Stunning Foyer & living area w/ FOREST LAND & wood floors on 2 acre HOMESITES - Managed lot in Highgrove. Hike to forest lands, natural & M a c l a y G a r d e n s & planted, mature timber Overstreet Greenway & rural home sites, 10+ park from this gorgeous to 240+/- ac parcels, property. $369,900 Jackson Co, Fl. near MAGNOLIA PROPERTIES Marianna, I-10 & US AND INVESTMENTS. Hwy. 231, $2,850+/-/ac. 386-8660 850-526-0176 magnoliapropertiesinc.com 9317367

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OFFICE

A "Free Standing" 3,300 SF bldg on Timberlane Road near the Thomasville Road intersection

REPAIR SHOP

On W. Tennessee St. Call Peter Gonzalez, Jr. for more Info. (850) 224-2300.

9318626

Call Classiﬁeds 599-2210

Ready to MAKE

9319819

Call Classiﬁeds 599-2210

CLOSE-IN NORTHWEST 3br, Brick, hardwood floors, family rm & living rm, fireplace, bonus rm $139,500 CR 9320134

GOLDEN EAGLE-

EAGLES Ridge 1623 New Legend Ct. Brick 3/2 + office, open plan, formal dining Tile throughout. Immaculate Fenced yard. $249,000 850-294-4134

9319772

LIKE NEW! 2BR/2BA Sawgrass Plantation. 1368 sq.ft., lg. loft, lots of upgrades incl. new floors, paint, counters. Fenced yard, deck, Great school zones. $129,900. 933-4041

9313398

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 Financing Avail.

9314580

HOMES $251’ - $500’ S

GREAT LOCATION!

1153 Terrace St. Unique home with 4 BA, 3 Fireplaces, hdwood/tile, moldings & character. Sold w/or w / o t e n a n t . 850-212-3469

9318818

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

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larryfabiano@gmail.com LastowskiRealty.com

207 Green Pasture Dr., Tallahassee $299,000

9319277

9319324

3 br, 2 ba, 1-½ ba, 2,878 sqft, 2.07 acres, Bring your horses to this mini ranch. Designer updates include hardwood floors, interior paint, stainless appliances and granite counter tops. 8x31 screened porch to relax on in the crisp fall evenings. New roof, bonus room for entertaining, climate controlled storage, hand crafted mantle over the real wood burning fireplace, rocking chair front porch, fenced, luxurious master bedroom suite. Country living at its finest on over 2 acres.

OPEN HOUSE 2 beautiful homes to tour in Southwood. Open 2:00 - 4:00 4285 Summertree Dr , 3BR/2.5BA, $249,900 Lots of extras! Open 2:00 - 5:00 3678 Mossy Creek Ln, 4BR/3.5BA, $649,900 Custom golf course home Greg Nelson 228-0950 or Jana Nishimoto 566-5050 The Naumann Group Real Estate

9320301

1154 Alachua $119,850

Fantastic location near TMH and downtown. Private brick patio. Low maintenance. Balcony overlooking patio from master. Lots of storage space and walk-in closets. Washer/dryer hookups upstairs and downstairs.

Open Sun 2-4 219 Britt St. Downtown charm in this renovated 1940's home. 3BR/1BA, sunroom, wood floors, corner lot. $150,000 Margaret Steele, 556-3774 Linda Dix Realty

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Cell (850) 545 3419 and www.besttallahasseerealestate.com 3289 BODMIN MOOR $177,000 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 Barbara Dickson 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 2301 Astoria - $129,900 All brick 3BR/2BA + big den. 2-car garage + shop. Convenient to colleges & work. 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, Super Holiday Sale!

33289 BODMIN MOOR FSU FANS Wonderful Weems 3BR/2BA, high ceilings, richest Wood Floors, gourmet kitchen, lux. Master w/jetted tub + shower! NE walk to park $177,000 Reduced.

53 Merwyn - Walk 2 Lake! Deluxe, just $179,900, 2 lots, few years new, upgrades galore! Separate workshop on 2nd lot.

3077 OBRIEN DRIVE GOLF COURSE, POOL, $440,000 Ertl Built all brick 4BR, over 3200 ft, Gorgeous Wood ﬂoors, high ceilings. Gourmet kitchen, Lux. Master/ Study, Sunroom to Pool, French doors, Call 2day, 545 3419 Barbara Dickson

801 LEANE DR. 8709 WALTHAM CT - SHORT SALE BIG HOME - SMALL PRICE! At just $100,000. Darling 3BR/2BA, rich tile floors, 4/5 BEDROOM $238,900 great Killearn Estates Family screen porch, big fenced yard, convenient to SouthWood home, Cherry updated kitchen, Huge Sep. Master, 3.5 & offices! Beautiful fireplace for Holiday Cheer! baths, whirlpool, huge garage, huge lot!

Condo $89,900 2BR Deluxe, close FSU, TCC, Screen porch, covered parking, Big bedrooms! 545 3419

EAGLES RIDGE 5BR LEASE/PURCHASE OK OPEN SUNDAY 2-5 Short sale at $295,000. Wood floors, Dream Kitchen, 4861 LAKE PARK DR. PINEY Z High Ceilings, Privacy fenced w/Whirlpool Hot Tub! 5522 Hampton Oak $139,900 Gorgeous Upgrades! Beautiful 3BR single family home, $79,900 - CREAMPUFF! Just 4 years new, Eastside, great price, deluxe kitchen, luxury master suite, 2 Recent roof, recent AC, Almost new appliances, rich Luxury thru, garage w/ opener, screen porch! car garage, free home warranty. $179,900-Short Sale. wood floors, huge custom deck at big fenced yard! R Merry Oaks Court Charm, 545 3419 D 1532 Chadwick Way, $244,900 CE 2917 WITTINGTON DR. EDUC DU Brick 4BR Luxury $280,900 ED Custom brick, NE, Killearn Lakes 7 Oaks! Gorgeous, RE YES $500 OFF LISTING FEE DURING Gardens Killearn Gorgeous Decor w/ Rich Real Wood rich wood floors, high ceilings, gourmet kitchen, DECEMBER - HOLIDAY SAVINGS entertainer dream! Huge lux. master! Floors, High Ceilings, Crown Moldings, Dream Kitchen, FOR A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR Lux. Sep. Master! Sec. System, Surround Sound, Flat TV! Just $284,900, Call 545 3419 to view! 1207 Kenilworth Rd BIG WAVERLY 1710 RIVERBIRCH HOLLOW - $163,000 WAVERLY 4BR 3BA $249,900 - REDUCED 2916 Oakwood - $119,900 Gorgeous, by Hospitals, work, rich wood floors, new Over 2800 Ft., newer roof, heat/air, in-law suite, great Cute starter, Tile Floors, New Carpet, 2 car Carport, appliances, lux. decor! Sunroom, deck overlooks family home with view of Pond! 545-3419 New Paint, Big fenced yard, Brick, Quiet, Conven. serenity, privacy! Call 545 3419 University, work areas! 545-3419 6392 Williams Road – MAKE OFFER 4/5 BR BRICK $227,900 ACRE $39,900 3BR-NEAR LAKE TALQUIN Almost new subdivision, model home, upgrades! Lux. Over 3,000 feet, 3.5 baths, brick, convenient West to TCC, FSU, Westside! Make Offer! 545 3419 baths, kitchen, Reduced $219,900. Very Negotiable. Cute 3 bedroom, 2 bath, very nice, priced to sell!

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Larry Fabiano, Realtor

9320589

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REDUCED PRICE! Beautiful one owner brick home in the Greens of Killearn. 2668 SF with great room and huge kitchen, all lawn maintenance covered by HOA. ML#228854. Shamrock St E to Kilmartin, turn into Greens of Killearn, Sawgrass Cir L, House @ corner.

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Water front home on Ochlocknee Bay. Updated kitchen, big screened porch, attached guest suite. Fish and boat from your shared dock. Only 50 minutes from Tallahassee. Enjoy sunsets on your deck.

REDUCED

1938 MALLORY SQUARE, $215,000

Centre Point Village. Private close in neighborhood. 3 bedroom 2.5 bath homes has hardwood floors, Luxury downstairs Master Suite and bath, two large bedrooms up, sprinkler system in low maintenance yard with Koi pond, screened porch, and two car garage. Call today to see.

RUBYE CAROL LAMB 850-545-8387 RCAROLLAMB@AOL.COM

Nice lot for golf front patio home in Reserve at the Ridge. Beautiful neighborhood, perfect for those that want low maintenance living. This area has little traffic, very quiet & peaceful. MLS# 226514.

Reduced Price! 3BD/ 2BA, large living room, eat in kitchen, screened porch and a 2 car garage. New flooring, new interior and exterior paint. Recent appliances including washer and dryer. MLS# 226799.

DEBORAH THOMPSON 850-933-1349 WWW.DEBORAHTHOMPSON.COM

TD-0000222758

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Beautiful pool home on 1 acre. Perfect for large families. Formal living room & dining room. Large eat-in kitchen w/ breakfast bar, nook, and granite counters. Separate family room w/ French doors exiting to screen porch, tiered decks. MLS# 230421

THE JACOBS-WILLIAMSON REAL ESTATE TEAM, 850-556-2220 WWW.TALLYOPEN HOUSES.COM