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The 21st North Florida Home Show will fill the Civic Center Feb. 8-10. For the story, see Page 9.

Homeowner with allergies looking for flooring without odors

By Alan J. Heavens The Philadelphia Inquirer

Question: Is there any wood or laminate flooring or anything else I could use in the kitchen that does not smell? I have bad allergies.

The smells in flooring that I have tried in the past have lasted from about a month to

Shane Lambert, CIP

more than a year, and I need to replace floors because of Hurricane Sandy.

I have a few different floors to work on. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Answer: There are a number of flooring products on the market that do not off-gas or require adhesives that release chemicals into

the air.

One I see recommended often, in large part for its sustainability, is bamboo, even though much of it has to be transported from China and Vietnam, adding to the carbon footprint.

Still, adhesives used in bamboo flooring sometimes contain a urea-formaldehyde

resin.

Cork is another option – especially allnatural rather than cork-vinyl composites.

Urea melamine, phenol formaldehyde and natural proteins are used as binders, rather than volatile organic compounds.

There are also ceramic tiles, stones, woods that may be recy-

Tallahassee Builders Association Weekly News

2012-2013 TBA President

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

Home Show Set for Civic Center on February 8-10 Everyone likes to save time and money… and you can easily do both at the 21st Annual North Florida Home Show set for next weekend (February 8-10, 2013) at the Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center.

Presented by East Coast Shows, Inc. and co-sponsored by the Tallahassee Builders Association, the show is open Noon to 7 pm on Friday (February 8), 10 am to 7 pm on Saturday (February 9), and 10 am to 5 pm on Sunday (February 10).

Regular admission is $7 per person (kids under 16 come free) but you can find discount coupons in the Tallahassee Democrat.

water heaters, and the chance to win a gas grille donated by Bobby Dollar of Appliance Consultants.

One of the biggest benefits of all is the time you save looking for the products and services that will enhance your lifestyle, and the professionals who deliver on your new home, major remodeling project, or an amenity or upgrade to any room in your home, or your patio, deck or landscaping.

Among the many TBA members exhibiting are Smith Roofing, Tru-Seal, and Carpet One… illustrating the wide range of resources that our members have to offer.

Even at full price, the show is huge It’s truly amazing that you can find bargain in terms of your return on virtually anything you need from the investment.

200-plus exhibits staffed by experts The City of Tallahassee Natural Gas who can answer any question and meet Utilities display will have some of the any need you might have. most valuable information, including a Whether you’re a consumer or new home fueling station, tips on how a professional, I hope you’ll take to earn energy rebates for installing time to drop by the Tallahassee BA more-efficient equipment like tankless information booth at the show. We’ll North Florida

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be happy to answer questions, make recommendations and share with you the exciting things TBA is doing for its members and the community.

I look forward to seeing you at the North Florida Home Show.

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Builder-remodeler Stan Derzypolski, CIP, and interior designer Jean Frazier are among the Tallahassee Builders Association members displaying at the North Florida Home Show.

TBA Pros Can Make Your Home Accessible Four Tallahassee BA members hold the designation of CAPS, indicating they are Certified-Aging-in-Place Specialists. The four and their contact info are: Doug Barton, CAPS Barton Construction 850-668-4265 Carole Butler, CAPS Carole Butler Interiors 850-893-2360 Lee “Skip” Sheffield, CAPs Sheffield Construction, Inc. 850-298-4328 Terry Ward, CAPS Terry Ward Consulting, LLC 850-322-6990 For a list of TBA members, visit www.tallyba.com.

cled, and laminates that don’t contain VOCs. There are a host of “green” websites that provide wads of information about the chemistry of flooring and how to reduce off-gassing.

Check them out before you buy.

Q: My husband and I purchased a Cape Codstyle home, circa 1973, with baseboard heaters a little over a year ago.

The heating system consists of a dual-zone furnace, a large ceramic water storage tank, and an oil tank. Water is supplied to the copper pipes located behind the registers.

My problem is this system is quite noisy.

The registers start banging and clanging as soon as I turn on the second zone upstairs.

This continues all night long as the system turns itself on and off.

It also sounds like the heated metal fins are clanking off each other.

The noise seems to be coming from the walls or floors below where the pipes are running.

The first-floor heating zone also makes noise, but it is not nearly as troublesome.

Are we stuck with these noises or is there a maintenance issue that should be addressed?

A: It’s a maintenance issue that needs to be addressed.

The hot water pipes are supposed to be filled with water, but sometimes there may be air trapped in them, causing a lot of banging in the pipes.

Call the heating company and have it send someone to remove the air and adjust the water temperature, which will cut down on the expansion noises the pipes are making inside the walls.

Q: Our commode has started making a very

low hissing sound after we flush. We never had this before and my husband doesn’t see anything wrong inside it.

Are we losing water, and what should we do to fix it?

A: The refill mechanism is blocked. As the high-pressure water passes through the narrower opening, it hisses.

You could go to the hardware store and buy a replacement valve that fits the model of your toilet, or you could call a plumber and have him or her put in a new one.

It depends on how handy you are.

Q: Many repairmen give estimates for the work to be done. Should the homeowner accept and pay the estimated price, or ask for a detailed cost?

A: Many repair people say they don’t have the time to itemize. You are the person whose money will pay for repairs, and you should know what you are paying for.

Find someone who itemizes.

Email questions to Alan J. Heavens at aheavens@phillynews.com or write him at The Inquirer, Box 8263, Philadelphia, Pa. 19101.

The volume of mail received prohibits individual replies.

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Man builds most energy-efficient home he could

By Craig Sailor The News Tribune

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Saving money was never on Dennis Kaech’s mind when he built his Olympia home. But saving energy was.

“I wanted to see how many crazy things you could put in a house,” Kaech said on a recent winter day in his light-filled home on the city’s west side.

By “crazy things” he means energy producers and heat conservers. Kaech, 69, is a retired high school science teacher.

Fun for him is a day spent calculating how many kilowatts he can save with a new heating system.

Kaech has spent $350,000 on the house. But it’s not a goldplated palace with luxe finishings. The money is inside the walls, under the floors and on the roof. He wanted to build the most energy-efficient home he possibly could. He appears to have succeeded.

“I’d probably get 50 cents on the dollar,” Kaech said of his investment – if he sold it today.

The home features a windmill, solar panels, passive heat storage and enough insulation for a colony on Mars.

Kaech bought the property in 1978 but didn’t begin construction until 2008 after tearing down the previous home on the site. In November, he moved in.

The house is open and inviting – mostly. Directly behind a bank of south-facing windows is a formidable rock wall. It’s not some horrible design screw-up.

Kaech designed the house that way. The rock wall, recycled from the previous house’s chimney, is heated by solar rays and by a wood burning stove. In the evening, the wall releases heat back into the house.

They aren’t the only heatholding rocks in the house. A concrete box underneath the living room holds more than four tons of rock. It absorbs excess heat and then releases it as the house cools.

The walls of the woodframed home are built like a layer cake. Underneath HardiePlank siding is a layer of foam insulation acting as a thermal break, followed by house wrap

Dennis Kaech stands outside his home in Olympia, Wash. The roof is equipped with solar panels for generating electricity and for a solar water heating system. TONY OVERMAN/THE OLYMPIAN/MCT

The east side of Dennis Kaech’s home is covered with windows to take advantage of the morning sun. The size and placement of windows enables the house to have maximum natural lighting, thereby reducing its energy demand. TONY OVERMAN/THE OLYMPIAN/MCT

A windmill that was supposed to generate electricity “didn’t live up to its billing,” Dennis Kaech said.

sulation is. Building codes require a minimum of R-20 for exterior walls. For his north and west facing walls Kaech used prefabricated insulated panels manufactured by Premier Panels of Fife. He also minimized windows in the north walls – an energy saving move.

The downstairs holds a modest living room, kitchen, bath-

room and garage while the upstairs holds his loft bedroom, bathroom and a separate living area. The living space totals 1,400 square feet.

Both levels have 2-inch thick concrete floors. Hidden in them are 0.5-inch diameter tubes filled with water that provide radiant heat. A water heater, set at 105 degrees, is dedicated to

over subpaneling. Inside the 2by-6 framing, Kaech installed 4inch batts of fiberglass insulation and had a 2-inch layer of blown-in foam insulation. Lastly, sheetrock followed.

The walls have a total combined R-value of 31. R-value is a measure of a material’s ability to block heat transfer. The higher the R-value the better the in-

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the system. Ceiling fans push heat back down toward the living spaces.

Complicated enough yet? It’s only the beginning. The radiant heat system and domestic water supply are both heated using geothermal technology. It’s not the kind of steaming hot geothermal you see at Yellowstone.

The system uses plain old Olympia ground heat.

Four horizontal holes were drilled on Kaech’s property and filled with tubes containing water. It’s a closed loop system that absorbs heat from the ground (which is usually at 50 degrees) and then, using a heat pump, transfers the energy to the radiant heat and domestic hot water systems. Think of it as the opposite of a refrigerator.

“It only raises the tank 5 or 6 degrees per hour,” Kaech said.

But that’s enough to get the hot water tank to 115 degrees. That may be enough for a shower, but not to do dishes. Not to worry: he has a backup – or two.

A set of solar panels on the roof runs heated water (up to 200 degrees even in January) to a transfer system (another closed loop) that heats the domestic water system in conjunction with the geothermal. A third and final backup is provided by standard electrical coils.

Those aren’t the only solar panels on Kaech’s roof. Panels of photovoltaic cells produce 4,680 kilowatt hours of electricity.

In the summer Kaech’s system creates more electricity than he can use. The excess is sent to the power grid. Puget Sound Energy doesn’t pay customers for excess kilowatts, but they will credit accounts – making a battery superfluous. In the winter, when short grey days produce less electricity, Kaech can use those banked kilowatts.

A look over Kaech’s bills shows the results. In December 2012 PSE delivered 584 kWh while his system produced 81 kWh. But in August Kaech’s system produced 663 kWh. (Kaech was not yet living in the house in August and PSE delivered only 99 kWh).

Banked kilowatts – if there are any – are zeroed out in April.

But Kaech said he’ll never be a

St. Joe and partners break ground on Pier Park North HomeFinder.com Weekly staff report

PANAMA CITY BEACH —

The St. Joe Co, Casto and Strategic Retail Advisors have begun construction on their joint venture project Pier Park North, a 360,000-square-foot shopping center.

The project is across from Pier Park Lifestyle Center on U.S. 98 east of the State Road 79 intersection. The Pier Park North

nity “demonstrates confidence in the direction of the overall region. Casto is thrilled to be a part of this project.”

Florida-based St. Joe is a real estate developer and manager. The company owns about 567,000 acres of land concentrated primarily in Northwest Florida and has significant residential and commercial land-use entitlements in hand or in process.

“We’re pleased with the commitments from national retailers that we’ve received,” said Park Brady, CEO of St. Joe. “Having so many well-known retailers at Pier Park North indicates the tremendous growth opportunities for this region.”

Brett Hutchens, partner at commercial real estate firm Casto, said the retailers’ interest in the project and in the commu-

shopping center is anticipated to open in the spring of 2014.

Among those retailers who’ve committed to leasing space in Pier Park North are Bed Bath & Beyond, Rooms to Go, Shoe Carnival, Men’s Wearhouse, Mattress Firm and Lee Nails & Spa. Others who will have stores there include Dick’s Sporting Goods, Michael’s, Pier 1 Imports and Kirkland’s.

Frank A. McClean 2013 President

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

Good News in the Tallahassee Housing Market Debbie Kirkland, CRS, SFR, SRES, e-PRO Armor Realty of Tallahassee

The real estate market in Tallahassee is recharging! That is great news for our local economy, for small business owners, contractors, suppliers, and service providers. Following what is happening throughout the state, the statistics provided directly from Florida REALTORS® data and research department, we have much to be thankful for and to look forward to in the months to come.

Extra windows provide light even in the interior walls.

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net producer. He expects the panels, over the course of a year, to provide half of his electricity needs.

The entire solar system cost Kaech $36,000 for parts and installation.

That might seem like a high up-front cost but when one starts to do the math the figure doesn’t seem so daunting.

First, the federal government gave Kaech a 30percent tax credit toward the installation costs. Additionally, because the solar system was manufactured in Washington (by Silicon Energy of Marysville), for every kilowatt he produces until 2020 the state (via PSE) pays him 54 cents. In the most recent year-long period he made $2,611.

Solar energy is often thought of as clean energy (compared with emissionspewing power plants), but its production is not necessarily so.

“It’s green in theory but to build a silicon cell takes a lot of energy,”

Kaech said.

A windmill that rises above the home was supposed to add to the green electrical system, but it has never functioned correctly. It’s a sore point for Kaech – one of the home’s few failures.

What is green in Kaech’s home is his sewer system. The home has two effluent lines. A grey line drains bathroom sinks, tubs, showers and washing machines while a black line drains toilets, kitchen sinks and dishwashers. The grey line feeds into a 1,000-gallon cistern (along with rain from gutters) that can be used to water landscaping. The black line goes to the city’s sewer system.

While the rest of us sweat over heating bills Kaech reclines in his 75degree home, heated only by his wood stove and an occasional morning boost from the radiant floor system. He only has one regret.

“I should have built it when I was younger.”

Area REALTORS® are in the trenches each day working with home buyers, sellers, and investors.

We understand challenges buyers have with mortgage lending, disappointment sellers have with sales prices, the challenges of the cost of repairs, and the loss of revenue that some investors experienced over the last four years. However, in 2012 and the first month of 2013, the market trends are changing, and for the better all the way around. Here are the stats: • Single-family homes for sale—inventory is at its lowest since 2008 • Cash sales increased over 116% in one year (2011-2012) • The median sales price increased 1.3% • The average sales price of homes sold increased 14.1% • Traditional, non-distressed sales are up 20.1% • Foreclosure sales are down 1.5% Working nationally with lawmakers to pressure banks to work through inventory, short sale contracts, and mortgage modifications, we are slowly finding beneficial relief. While changes do not come quickly, stabilization is occurring and homeowners are getting relief. Currently, Tallahassee has less homes for sale and less distressed sales, and sellers in 2012 appreciated the increased market values over 2011.

REALTORS® remain steadfast to the cause of homeownership and on April 10, REALTORS® from across Florida will rally in Tallahassee to represent our customers’ concerns and initiatives. Ask your REALTOR® to carry your message to the Capitol. Let’s keep our state and our city in recovery mode.

THE BOTTOM LINE LEON COUNTY, FL As of 1/7/2013

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Home decor comes up roses anytime of the year

By Kim Cook Associated press

Felt Roses Pillow (2414860), $39.95 available at Pier 1 Imports. In home decor, roses have long been a favorite pattern and motif. AP

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Floral fads may ebb and flow, but the rose’s appeal remains constant, well beyond a Valentine’s Day vaseful.

In home decor, roses have long been a favorite motif, in wallpapers, lace, chintz, and soft silk furnishings such as curtains, bedding and carpet.

The versatile rose floral can impart old-fashioned cottage-y charm, cosmopolitan elegance, even a certain sexy chic.

English drawing rooms were rife with rose patterns throughout the Victorian era, and the Shabby Chic heyday of the 1990s saw countless rooms decorated with country roses.

While the rose is quite at home in traditional spaces, there is an architectural quality to its petaled form that fits well with modern decor, too, and the colors can be extraordinary.

Lindsey Harris of Ann Arbor, Mich., photographs roses against white backgrounds, creating striking, sometimes quirky botanical portraits.

In one composition, she turns the flower heads upside down; in another she places a soft plump rose amid spiky dried fern leaves.

Harris arranges rows of blowsy blooms in candy hues of cherry, lemon and bubble gum pink, printed on 8-by-10-inch frame-able paper. (www.etsy.com/shop/APeaceful Leaf) Artist Kathleen Finlay’s Agnaryd rose photoprint is available in poster format at Ikea. (www.ikea.com) Decorative garden goods retailer Terrain offers a selection of watercolor prints reproduced by the Los Angeles art house Natural Curiosities of rose patterns created for hankies and pocket squares in the 19th century by French silk manufacturer Brunet-LeCompte. (www.shopterrain.com) A modern triptych of Paulownia wood panels with handcarved gray and white roses are on offer at www.Christine

Photographer Lindsey Harris captures roses, then prints them as frameable art available at www.etsy.com/shop/APeacefulLeaf. AP

BurkeInteriors.com.

Throw pillows lend themselves to floral interpretations; you’ll find feminine rose-petaled pillows in pretty hues and soft materials at www.pier1.com, www.pbteen.com and www.blisslivinghome.com.

Thomas Paul applies his edgy sensibility to an illustrated version at www.allmodern.com.

Traditional-looking, rosepatterned wallpaper isn’t difficult to find, but you might want to check out a unique collection from Target that’s not offered in stores: In taupes, teals, browns and golds, the wallcoverings have a rose print reminiscent of a vintage French negligee, which would be fun in a bedroom or powder room. (www.target.com) At www.wayfair.com, there’s a textural, tonal, rose-print wallcovering evocative of an Old World art print.

And California designer Phyllis Morris’ dramatic Vie en Rose, an overscale photoprint of carmine blooms on a black background, turns a bedroom into a boudoir. (www.phyllismorris.com) Small accessories are an easy way to introduce rose mo-

Brunet-LeCompte’s Lyons Silk roses reproduced on watercolor paper by L.A. arthouse, Natural Curiosities. The original silk designs were used on hankies and pocket squares. AP

tifs.

Café Press has a clever wall clock emblazoned with a purple rose image. (www.cafepress.com) At Pier 1, red felt roses lend drama to a picture frame.

And finally, Habidecor’s Abyss Rose bath rug is a luxurious way to put the flower underfoot. (www.gracioushome.com)

Needle palm offers cold-hardy touch of the tropics McClatchy-Tribune News Service

The tropical look is so popular, gardeners across the country are looking for palms, bananas and any other plant material that will encourage that steel drum atmosphere of the islands for the long summer ahead.

If you find yourself in that group, remember the needle palm is one of the most coveted choices to create your own corner of paradise.

Across the southern United States, from North Florida to Mississippi and up to South Carolina, you’ll see beautiful low-lying areas full of these native palms – known botanically as Rhapidophyllum hystrix. When you walk among these palms, you get a prehistoric feeling, perhaps that a triceratops or stegosaurus might come roaming around the corner. These palms communicate lush, tropical and exotic vibes to those who pass by them, and this is precisely what they can do for your landscape.

The needle palm is perfect around a swimming pool or water feature. It excels at flanking a home’s front entrance, which is how we use them at the Columbus Botanical Garden. They also look exotic as understory plants beneath large trees like oaks or bald cypress.

If you are fortunate to have a dry stream bed or are thinking of creating one, you could not ask for a better group of plants to cluster. Even if you have water that is moving through the creek, the needle palm will look most at home.

The needle palm is the most-cold hardy you can grow, appearing in landscapes as far north as Ohio. So if you want the Caribbean style garden, why not partner it with the Japanese fiber banana that survives equally

frigid temperatures having no problem returning from zero? The needle palm is cold hardy to Zone 6 and even 5 with a little southeast-side-of-thehouse protection. An Internet search will show you the gardeners who are using them way outside the zone.

Even if you don’t want the tropical look, but have an appreciation for the texture the foliage gives, you may want to duplicate the look in the South, where they are partnered with azaleas. Try them underneath your tall trees with rhododendrons of all species, and shrubs like viburnums, and you’ll have a landscape worthy

of a painting.

Besides its ability to tolerate frigid temperatures better than any other palm you will also appreciate its durability in the face of water, floods and even droughts that bring most other plants to their knees.

The needle palm can develop a trunk and reach close to 9 feet tall over a period of many years, but with all of the sprouts it normally gives a shrublike appearance with its palmate fans.

With the popularity of the tropical style garden nursery grown plant material is getting a lot easier to find also giving you some options in size. If

your garden center is reluctant to get them, know that there are several very reputable mailorder sites.

Once the soil has warmed, late spring is a great time to plant and allowing for maximum root growth and establishment prior to the onset of winter weather. Do your homework now and locate your sources to be ready for planting.

Norman Winter is executive director of the Columbus Botanical Garden, Columbus Ga., and author of “Tough-as-Nails Flowers for the South” and the highly acclaimed “Captivating Combinations Color and Style in the Garden.”

The cold-hardy needle palm is able to withstand harsh winters and is popular in the South as a landscape item that suggests a tropical theme. MCT

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USING A PET DEPOSIT FOR NON-PETRELATED DAMAGES OR MONIES OWED

by Harry Anthony Heist, Attorney at Law

The Background Occasionally a landlord will be faced with that unfortunate situation where a tenant who has an authorized pet, signed a pet addendum and paid a pet deposit, vacates owing rent, has damaged the premises, but none of the damage is pet related. It is extremely difficult for the landlord to accept that the tenant may be entitled to a refund of the pet deposit, in light of all the other money that is owed by the tenant who breached the lease agreement. Unless the landlord has structured the deposit agreement the correct way, the landlord has no choice but to refund the pet deposit. Having to return a pet deposit to a resident who owes you money, or worse yet, a resident who was evicted, can be frustrating indeed. The problem can be solved simply by proper lease and/or pet addendum wording.

Collecting a Pet Deposit - A pet deposit is by its nature refundable. All “deposits” are refundable, while fees are non-refundable. If something is designated a pet deposit with no other qualifying language, that refundable deposit is for pet damage, and in the event there is no pet damage, the deposit gets refunded. There is no such thing as a non-refundable pet deposit. This is an oxymoron, since all deposits are refundable. If the landlord collects a pet deposit, this amount must be kept in the same account that the landlord keeps the security deposit or any other advanced rent, and the deposit is treated the same as a security deposit. The deposit cannot be used by the landlord while the tenant is residing on the premises, unless the tenant specifically agrees in writing that the landlord is permitted to use this money.

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Collecting a “Pet Fee” – A pet fee is an amount paid to the landlord for the tenant to have the privilege of having a pet on the premises. Once paid, this fee belongs to the landlord at the time of payment. It is never refundable, as it would then be a deposit.

Should you collect a Fee or Deposit? – We recommend collecting both a pet fee and a deposit, as there is a high likelihood that even if there is no obvious pet damage, the unit will have fleas which will become evident 1-2 weeks after the

tenants and their pet(s) vacate the premises. As most pet owners do not believe that their pets have fleas, but most landlords know what occurs when a pet is taken from the premises, and the flea eggs hatch and do not have an animal on which to live, there is an almost guaranteed problem and dispute with the tenant when the tenant is told that he or she will be charged for flea extermination. Since the damage to the premises could be more substantial than just a flea infestation, taking a deposit in addition to a fee is advisable.

The Pet Addendum problem – Most pet addendums simply make a statement that there will be a pet deposit or a pet fee which will be used for pet damage.

Even if it does not specifically state that it will be used for pet damage, there is an implication that a pet deposit will only be used for pet related damages. This prevents the landlord from using the money for anything other than pet related damage.

The easy solution - In your lease or pet addendum, there needs to be a sentence similar to this:“The pet deposit may be used by management/landlord for any damage related to the pet(s) and for ANY other monies owed by resident under the terms of the lease and for physical premises damages, whether pet related or not”.

As you can see, this clause allows you to use the pet deposit for non-pet related damages or other monies which the resident may owe. Some property managers avoid the pet deposit issue altogether by simply charging a higher security deposit which can be used for any monies owed under the lease terms. If you make a decision to charge tenants with pets a higher security deposit, make sure that it is clear that the higher security deposit requirement is due to the fact that the tenant has a pet. One of our clients was wrongfully charged with discrimination when a fair housing tester who was a member of a protected class was quoted a higher security deposit by the landlord, and another tester who was not from a protected class was quoted a lower deposit. On its face, it appears that discrimination had indeed occurred, but the facts showed that the first tester stated that they had a pet, and the landlord upped the security deposit accordingly due to the pet. The second tester did not mention the possibility of a pet and thus was quoted a lower security deposit.

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HMAFAPW1726 DETAILS: Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 full Main floor: 1,534 sq. ft.

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Banks cut back on lending for co-op properties

By Gary M. Singer Fort Lauderdale Sun Sentinel

QUESTION: I bought a co-op apartment unit in January 2010 with a conventional mortgage from Bank of America. I am trying to refinance it and have found that Bank of America and other big banks are not willing to work with me. Can you

please explain what’s happening here? – Louis ANSWER: When you buy a home in a community, there are several ways that you can own it.

In a “fee simple” arrangement, you own the land and home outright and the community association has a lien against the property.

You also can own a

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property through a condominium association. In this arrangement, you own the unit to the interior walls and share ownership in the rest of the building and grounds with all of the other owners in the project.

Finally, there is a cooperative or co-op in which you own stock in the corporation that owns the

building and have a longterm lease on your apartment unit. When a bank lends money for a co-op, you give it a lien on your lease and stock certificate. If the lender needs to foreclose, the legal steps are complicated.

Also, the resale of the foreclosed unit is extremely difficult for the lender because it needs

to get the help of the corporation’s board of directors.

Because of all this, most banks have curtailed lending on co-ops in the wake of the housing bust. Still, there are some specialty lenders that do make these loans.

You should be able to find several with the help of an experienced mortgage

broker or directly through the Internet.

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.

Show shines spotlight on home product, design innovations

By Dave Hodges

HomeFinder.com Weekly Editor

Builders, product manufacturers and suppliers will showcase their newest and best beginning Friday at the 21st Annual North Florida Home Show, which takes place at the Civic Center.

The event continues through next Sunday and will feature more than 200 exhibitors — including local contractors and suppliers and national companies — in 70,000 square feet of show space. Displays will offer innovations in new homes, landscaping, pools, lawn care, home additions and more.

Bob Snyder, president of event promoter East Coast Shows Inc., says for any consumer planning a home improvement, renovation or new house, the Home Show has just about every aspect covered.

“Here is where you will see all of the newest innovations,” Snyder said.

“This is not just for people buying new homes. It’s for anyone planning to do any remodeling or upgrading of their home.”

Besides new construction, there will be displays on remodeling, landscaping, security, home furnishings, lighting, air-conditioning systems, kitchens, floor coverings, pools and spas, solar technology and telecommunications products.

Among the suppliers are vendors for electrical products, doors, windows, roofing materials, brick, tile, appliances, siding, decks and home theater systems.

For those considering a home purchase, Realtors and lenders will be available to answer questions

HOME SHOW HOURS:

Friday, Feb. 8 — Noon-7 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 9 — 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 10 — 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

TICKETS: Admission is $5 with a discount coupon from the Tallahassee Democrat Children under 16 admitted free with an adult

about the process and how to apply for a mortgage.

Larry Strickland, show chairman for the Tallahassee Builders Association, said homebuilders and contractors look forward to having their services and skills on display.

He noted that a consumer looking to visit numerous suppliers and contractors could spend weeks on those appointments. “The good thing about the show is you can get that all done in a day, or two days,” Strickland said.

Vicki O’Neil, gas system administrator for City of Tallahassee Utilities, said attendees can expect to see a full array of gas appliances at the city’s exhibit.

There will be a mobile display unit that showcases water heaters, fireplaces, lighting, driers, ranges and other gasfired products.

Also planned is a display of a home fueling station for the motorists who owns a car or truck powered by compressed natural gas. O’Neil said the city has partnered with Proctor Honda, which will bring a CNG-powered car for the event.

The city offers various incentives for homeown-

The 21st Annual North Florida Home Show begins Friday and will have more than 200 exhibitors. The event takes place in the Civic Center and attracts attendees from throughout the region. GLENN BEIL/DEMOCRAT FILES

ers who buy gas appliances.

“I think it’s going to be really interesting for people to see what’s new and all the programs and rebates we have available,” she added.

The city will have a drawing for a gas barbecue grill, which will be awarded on Sunday.

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4107 Beckett Rd. 4BR, 3 full bath Hampton Model in Southwood sits on an extra wide/deep lot. Large kitchen with Granite countertops, pantry and lots of cabinet space all overlooking an open view into the Great Room with a gas fireplace. Dining areas incl.a kitchen nook & a formal dining rm. Master Suite incl. 2 large walk-in closets; Master Bath has a double vanity, both tub & shower units. Oversized front & back porches. Exterior & interior just painted.New carpeting throughout. $330K Brian Blomquist, 850-443-1022 The Naumann Group Real Estate New Homes Open Daily 11- 6 PM

3286 Salinger Way This Hampton Model is the most popular 4 BR floor plan in Southwood. House has 3 FULL baths, Big kitchen with Zodiac counter tops & plenty of cabinet space + large pantry, Separate dining room, a BIG separate office (computer room) & large Family room with fireplace. Brand New carpet. Outside just painted.

Large master suite with large walk in closet & double vanity w/tub & shower in master bath. Oversized front & back porches. Fenced in Back Yard. $314,900 Brian Blomquist, 850-443-1022 The Naumann Group Real Estate New Sales Model - Exciting New Features

2400 Tippecanoe Ridge New NW Subdivision opening soon. 3BR/2BA & 4BR/3BA homes, great for first time home buyers, students and/or investors.

Developer is offering great deals & bonus features for the first buyers. Come to our sales center this Sunday. Take High Rd to Hartsfield Rd. Tippecanoe Ridge is 1 mile down Hartsfield on the right. Look for Tippecanoe Hills Subdivision sign. Homes from $150-$200,000. Visit www.TippecanoeHills.com.

Ken Hollingsworth, Realtor ® (850) 509-1845 Neil Ryder Realty, Inc. 850-508-6988 www.NeilRyder.com

3336 Harbor Club Dr. - This 1,828 sq.ft. Green Certified 3BD/2BA home was designed with AARP & the FL Dept. of Elder Affairs for "Aging-In-Place". It features hardwood floors, tank-less water heater, gas fireplace with built-in entertainment cabinets, granite counters, tray ceilings & deluxe master bath w/luxurious custom tiled shower. Stainless- on-Black appliances. Aging features include widened hallways, elevated outlets, grab bars in baths, curbless shower, level foundation with zero steps & more $268,000.

Kathy Lee, Realtor ® (850) 508-6003 Neil Ryder Realty, Inc. www.MyParkCharleston.com

4308 Four Oaks Blvd Luxury 3 bedroom 2.5 bath Southwood townhome.

1521 sq.ft. like new, built in 2010. Eat-in kitchen with Corian counter tops and bar, walk-in closets, 2 car garage, privacy fenced back yard. Walk to town center. Priced at $164,900, $108.42/sf this is a must see.

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2582 Manassas 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 $277,900. Visit 2586 Manassas Way - Our Sales & Design Center or web site TallahasseeHomesRealty.com

2586 Manassas Way. Open Daily 11-6pm Tallahassee Homes Newest 4BR 2 BA Sales Model in Bull Run. New homes, best 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!

182 Meadow Ridge Drive Light, bright and lovely 4 bedroom, 3 full bath home in popular area that has been updated with new appliances, granite counters and a luxurious master bath. Home is great for entertaining and a yard just perfect for a pool. $345,000. Directions: Meridian Road to Spanish Moss, right on Meadow Ridge and home on left.

Call Porter Chandler, Broker/Co-Owner 545-8491 TallahasseeHomesRealty.com OPEN SUNDAY 3-5

Richard E. Snow, Broker, 386-5169 Hartsfield Realty, Inc. www.richardsnow.com OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

884 Maderia Circle,Brandon Woods off Lakeshore Dr Well maintained 5 bedrm, 2.5 BA; quiet neighborhood; pond frontage. Oversized living room w/stone fireplace & vaulted ceiling. Formal dining room & breakfast nook. Stainless steel appliances. Master bedroom downstairs, 4 bedrooms up. New carpet down; new water heater. Screened porch overlooks backyard & pond. 2 car garage w/workshop & storage room. 2447 SqFt. 1.1 acres. Reduced to $262,500.

Call Porter Chandler, Broker/Co-Owner 545-8491 Tallahassee Homes Realty, LLC SHORT SALE

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. Homesites starting at $69,000.

850-545-3908 Hartsfield Construction, Inc. www.hartsfieldhomes.com OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

817 Coble Short Sale - Only $59,900. Great 3 bedroom starter home with beautiful hardwood floors in Living room, Kitchen, Dining room & Bedrooms. Family room features easy to clean tile floors & door leading to large yard! You can own this home for less than renting. Close to FAMU,FSU & Downtown shopping!

4257 Summertree Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home surrounded by luscious green space with Carriage House and 2-car garage. 1853 sq.ft., the home also includes a chef's kitchen with granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, wood flooring, and great natural light.

Great outside living space. Walking distance to Town Center. Capital Cir SE to Merchants Row to Summertree.$329,900.

2933 Quail Rise Ct 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home on cul-de-sac! New 30 year roof, new granite countertops in kitchen and baths, stainless appliances, new HVAC, tile floors in kitchen and baths, renovated master bath, new carpet throughout, new deck overlooking private backyard, fireplace and more! Zoned DeSoto, Montford and Chiles.

2737 N Arendell Way - RIDERS AND RUNNERS WELCOME - Easy access to Miccosukee Greenway!

Meticulously renovated 4BR/3.5BA on 5 acres. Horse friendly. 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 future perfect mother-in-law suite. $650,000.

Jana Nishimoto 850-566-5050 The Naumann Group Real Estate

Call Tony Laudadio, Broker/Associate The Naumann Group Real Estate 850-544-5400

Gail Mobley-Loveless 850 544 5477, Ketcham Realty Group

791 Rhoden Cove - Million dollar House Museum, only $650,000. Imagine relaxing on your porch overlooking the sparkling pool, 2 water features and lovely gardens. High ceilings, open, welcoming and comfortable. Gracious entry hall, family rm, dining rm, living rm & kitchen flow together to make entertaining a pleasure. 3 fireplaces incl. one in the master suite which also has a completely updated bath and multiple closets. 2+ acres offer plenty of privacy & outdoor living, Call Bettie Bedell, REALTOR, 570-0181 PrimeSouth Properties, Fezler, Russell & Ferrie

Betty Perez 850-508-8208 Capital City Real Estate Group BettyPerez.com Knock Knock!! Opportunity is Knocking.

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616 Hampton Ave, Tallahassee Single family home that can be divided into two residences, 3/2 each side or great for that large family or in-laws. Two kitchens 2/ Hw heaters. Close to university and would make the perfect place for students to reside, one side is two story the other is all on first floor, separate entrances needs little tlc. $148,500 Call David Rossetti, 850-591-6161 Rossetti Realty

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9323504 9323590 Apartments Curtis Baynes, Broker 800 W. Virginia St. 3348 Thomas Butler Rd., 576-8774 Tallahassee, FL 32304 2/2, fireplace, covered A Home You’ll Love. www.cebaynes.com 850-222-4026 deck, $795/mo w/lease Attractive 2/1, Midtown TDD: 800-955-8771 9327984 Credit check 385-4103 Quiet area, deck, extra 9322674 RentWell@comcast.net storage, parking on site 9326224 NW Close to Colleges $550/mo 893-6332 9326230 2313 C Sylvan Ct., 2BR/ FIRST MONTH FREE! 2BR near Myers Park & 1BA, 905 sq ft, $595, Beautiful Duplex BETWEEN HOSPITALS downtown, hardwood C H A , W / D H o o k u p s , 2BR/2BA,W/D, fireplace 2BR/1, carpet, hookups floors, CH/A, lease, no Avail Now tile/pergo floors walk-in Kent Strauss Mgmt & Miccosukee Estates, no pets, $585/mo 251-8093 closets. 954-868-1345 9322025 Realty, Inc. 877-2284 dogs. $600 + $425 dep 9326070 www.kstraussmgmt.com 2061 Rickards 893-1336

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Mission Rd Deal!

l 2868-A Mission Rd., 2Br/1Ba 885sqft., $595,CHA, W/D Hookups, fireplace, fenced yard, avail now l 2657 Mission rd., 2Br/1Ba 852sqft., $575, CHA, W/D hookups, fireplace, avail now Kent Strauss Mgmt & Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com

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1913 Nene Hills

3/3 carpet, garage, CH/A, full kitchen, $995

2203-E-3 W.Pensacola

CH/A,carpet, full kitchen, on site laundry, $695

1732 Coreywood Ct

3/3, carpet ,open floor plan, garage. w/d connections: $975/mo

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2BR/2BATH $650

Inside Utility, close to work,colleges, nice!

Barbara Dickson, Remax Professionals Realty 545-3419.

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3BR/2BA, fireplace, fenced, community pool, 2505 Nugget Ln, 1579-A Live Oak Dr., $850/mo. 904-477-1187 9327453 2Br/1Ba 800sqft., $595, CHA, W/D hookups, 3BR/3BA, W/D, garage avail 3/8 1921 Nena Hills, Kent Strauss Mgmt & $925/mo. 850-508-8208 Realty, Inc. 877-2284 BettyPerez.com www.kstraussmgmt.com

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1 4 0 3 A - 2 S t o n e R d . , 3/2 wood flooring, Den, 2Br/2Ba, 980sqft., $675, CH/A, W/D, $995/mo CHA, W/D hookups, 6562 Hugh Rd Private courtyard, avail 2/8 3/2 hardwd flooring 1.4 Kent Strauss Mgmt & acres. avail 1-15/ $1325 9327666 Realty, Inc. 877-2284 3200 Abbington Lane l 3 1 9 8 - B G i n g e r - www.kstraussmgmt.com 9327653 4/2, carpet, full kitchen, spacious 2/2, fireplace, corner lot, CH/A, game laminate flooring, $745 l 1121 Ocala Rd.-2/2 Park Ave Deal room, $1300. Avail 1-15 close to campus, furn. 2 7 3 5 - A E . P a r k A v e , 1704 Atkamire or unfurnished, $750 up 2Br/2Ba 950sqft, $675, 3/1.5 carpet, 1122 sq ft. l3722 Sutor Ct-2/2 with C H A , W / D h o o k u p s , w/d incl $850/mo. garage, all appliances, avail now!

3009 Greenwich Ct. $700 Kent Strauss Mgmt & l1830-D Nicklaus-3/2, 4/2 tile floors, family rm, Realty, Inc. 877-2284 fireplace,all appliances www.kstraussmgmt.com fireplace, pool $1500 9327662 golf course view, $850 l 3381 Argonaut-well kept 3/2 with tile and laminate flooring, all Sublet 2/2 + loft & Meridian Mgmt. Realtor 9324233 a p p l i a n c e s o f f garage in Twin Oaks Southwood. $1075/mo. 3BR/2BA, garage. Walk Timberlane, $950 l3181 Allison Marie-3/3 Avail 2/23. 508-9078 to park. 88 Hickory Dr. 9327241 Crawfordville, fenced big bedrooms,sec sys, yard, large shed, all appliances,mvoe-in S U P E R 2 M A S T E R B R S $1050/mo 850-926-5591 special, $900 2.5BA, 1800 sqft. Great 9326857 www.spiritrealtyinc.com cond. W/D, full kitchen, Spirit Realty Inc. of quiet street across from Chemonie Crossing Tallahassee, 877-4343 H i l a m a n g o l f , N o 2 ACS NE TALLAHASSEE 9328013 pets/smoking, $890/mo 3600 sq.ft. 4BR/2.5BA, Lake Jackson Gem Owner/agent 566-9454 2 workshops totalling 9326814 1200 sq.ft. Great school 2401 Manzanita Ct., zones. $2900/mo.

1Br/1Ba 716sqft, $595, Avail. 6/1 850-264-9010 Wolf Creek CHA, W/D hookups, 9179OldChemonieRoad.com avail now 2005 Nena Ln, 3BR/2BA, 9328076 Kent Strauss Mgmt & 1455sqft., $950, CHA, Realty, Inc. 877-2284 W/D, Large Loft/office.

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9327664 Kent Strauss Mgmt & 412 McDaniel St., 2BR, Realty, Inc. 877-2284 2BA+sunroom,1600 sqft, www.kstraussmgmt.com $1695, CHA,W/D, HardLarge 1 Br 9327656 w ood Floors, Crown 1996 Darryl Dr., molding, Fenced yard, 1Br/1.5Ba 1296sqft, C arport, Storage $595, CHA, w/d HOUSES FOR RENTspace and basement, UNFURNISHED hookups, Fireplace, Remodeled SS Kitchen, avail 2/8 $495. 2/1, west side, avail now!

Kent Strauss Mgmt & Kent Strauss Mgmt & CHA, kitchen equip, Realty, Inc. 877-2284 Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com deck lg lot, adjoins Natl 9327674 Forest.No pets 576-2695 www.kstraussmgmt.com

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by Pharmacy school, all appliances, $1100 l 2414 Ionic Ct.-3 or 4/2,fenced yard, $1150 l1615 Sharkey-nice 4/2 near stadium, fenced yard, $1200 l922 Shadowlawn Dr. 3/2 hardwood floors, fireplace, lawn, $1450 l2603 Sadie Ln- Killearn Lakes contemporary 3/2 split plan, decorator touches throughout, stainless appliances,$1595 l 1000 Cherry Laurel St.-all brick in-town 3/2 contemporary with over 2000 sqft.,office, room-like closets, $1795 Visit our website at www.spiritrealtyinc.com for more info Spirit Realty Inc. of Tallahassee, 877-4343

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4718 STONEY TRACE. Custom Built Home on almost an Acre! 4BR/3BA, 2,679 sqft.

This home features hardwood floors, tiles & carpet in BR’s. Arched doorways & windows, wood blinds throughout.

Stone covered front entry, Separate formal Living rm/sitting area, Family rm includes Gas FP w/built ins, vaulted ceilings, french drs to covered/screened patio w/herringbone brick floors. Kitchen is complete w/ granite counters, center island, gas cook top, double ovens, recessed lighting, wood cabinet w/under mount lights, lots of counter space & eatin breakfast nook! The Spacious Master suite has his/hers walk-in closet, Huge bath w/jetted tub, walk-in shower w/ glass door, his/her vanities & sep. toilet rm. 2 car garage. Lots of green grass, lush landscaping & plenty of room for a pool to be added. $329,900

NEW LISTING

705 North Ride - Classic brick 2 story home in a sought after Midtown location on North Ride! 5 BD/3 BA, 2,786 sqft. True 5 bedrooms with traditional floor plan. This home is filled with beautiful features & charm including large rooms, formal dining room, spacious eat-in kitchen & bonus room off Master bedroom that can be used as a private office or nursery. This home has picture perfect curb appeal including live oaks, landscaping, large back deck with pergola, partially fenced in backyard, irrigation system & landscape lighting. $375,000

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

l8479 Hannary Killearn Lakes 3/2 great room w/ fireplace. All stainless kitchen appliances.Community pool nearby. $1350 l 800 Bragg 3/1, hardwood floors, lots of storage $800 l2456 Atlas. Nice 3/2 with split bedroom plan. All appliances. $800 l 3108 Lookout Trl.3/3 great room, fireplace & screened porch overlooks pool. $1200 l 1918 Portland 3/2.5 town home, W/D, living rm & dining rm opens to private fenced back yard. $770 l2121 Faulk Dr. 3/1 w/ fireplace & hardwood floors. Big shaded fenced yard. $980 l 7612 Preservation 4/2.5 in Summerbrook.

Split plan, formal living & dining. $2250 MAGNOLIA PROPERTIES AND INVESTMENTS. 386-8660 magnoliapropertiesinc.com

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Southwood Carriage House 1 room studio, 400 sq.ft. Furn, fully equip $950/mo (Unfurn. $750./mo) Incl. internet, cable & all utilities.

Short or long term avail.

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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.

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3 BR/2 BA approx. 1,400 sq. ft. Family rm & large living room. $800 mo.

8216 Pin Oak. 508-0872 www.lotsunlimited.com

Clean W. side 2/2, CHA, kitchen equip. hookups, deck, patio, no pets. $495 576-2695 Lg. Doublewide 3/2 6532 Springhill Rd. $800/mo. + dep.

Call 850-222-3507

Nice 2/1 on 1 acre off Wakulla Springs Rd. $550/mo + $750 sec dep. No Smoking, Some pets OK. 850-570-9553 / 509-5722 NO PETS. 2/2, on private lot w/front deck & awning. $550/mo. $550 dep. 575-9228 NW 3/2, private lot, w/porch& fenced yard, ref. required $700/mo. + dep. no dogs, 850-539-4299 Perry Mobile Home Park, 5 units, 6532 Springhill Rd.$149K Call 850-222-3507

St. George Island Quiet Area 2BR/1BA all utilities 2BR/2BA $600/mo + included $1200/mo. + dep. Call 850-653-5411 dep. No pets. 539-6692

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE 1300-1350 sq.ft. N. M o n r o e n e a r Tallahassee Mall, versatile storefront unit.

John “Al” Russell cell (850) 508-4242 www.southvest.net

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OFFICE/RFORETAIL SPACE RENT $150-$230/office! Free utils.! 1 to 3 room suites, outside entrance! Near TMH. Some furniture.

Nice!!! Owner/Realtor 850-878-3957

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Call 878-0823

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3000 SqFt Warehouse on Capital Cir. NW w/a fenced in Yard.

Call Peter Gonzalez, Jr. for more Info.

(850) 224-2300.

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l2000 sq ft unit near Tom Brown Park off of Capital Circle NE. John “Al” Russell cell (850) 508-4242 www.southvest.net

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$59,900, Havana.

338 Forest Circle, N. Large doublewide with deck on 2 acres AND adjacent 1 acre lot w/ utilities. Owner finance with 20% down. Call 508-7114, Dale Adams, Keller Williams Realty

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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 www.lotsunlimited.com

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE

9325061

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

INCOME PRODUCING

l Apt. Complexes l Townhomes

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.

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MAKE YOUR MARK?

9322653

REAL ESTATE AUCTION

Bank Owned

On-Site REAL ESTATE AUCTION

Monticello

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.

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LOTS FOR SALE Killearn Estates, Unit 20 Lot 14, Zoned multiplex 11,115 sq ft Call 850-893-1336

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North Florida/ Tallahassee

Lender Ordered Liquidation Sale 8 acres-$39,900

Private & Gated, Deer and Turkey abound Short drive to Capitol and St. Marks Perfect for family home or investment No reasonable offer refused Call today (888) 515-0411 Gulf Atlantic Land Sales LLC , Broker

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ACREAGE, FARMS, GROVES

206 Acres

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.

ACREAGE, FARMS, GROVES

Near Midway. Running creek, heavily wooded $1595/ac. 459-1094 www.boothrierarealty.com

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Fairness. That’s

what the Democrat gives you every day. www.tallahassee.com

HOME WITH LAND

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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GENERAL REAL ESTATE l 1267 Colony Court 3/2 cottage on large privacy fenced lot.

Wood laminate/tile flooring. Freshly painted, new stainless appliances. Spacious kitchen opens to large patio. Garage with w/d hookups. $124,900 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

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Single Family

859 Flatwoods Rd.

3BR/2BA, 1216 sq.ft., Sale Date: Sat Feb 23 12:00 PM. FREE COLOR BROCHURE 800-229-9793 AuctionServicesIntl.com 5% Buyers Premium Jay Lloyd AU2073 ASI-AB675

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PROPERTY WANTED

I Buy Houses CASH! Quick Sale - Fair Price 850-210-0041

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& UNDER

1309 sqft 4/2 beauty!! $5100 under SRA appraisal Amazing remodel!!! N. 27 near Winn Dixie & Park Hill. Sealy, RAA, Leon schools. $89,900 Owner/Realtor 878-3957

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Why rent? Buy!! It’s cheaper!! Like new 2/1, 701 sqft.Total remodel!!

Off Lake Bradford near FSU/FAMU $15,100 below appraisal!! Only $49,900!

Owner/Realtor 878-3957

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MIDTOWN CREAM PUFF 3BR/2.5BA, lush landscaping, wrap around porches, walk to Winthrop, Lafayette Parks, only $210,000 JW CLOSE-IN NORTHWEST 3BR Brick, hardwood floors, family rm & living rm, fireplace, bonus rm $ 139,500 CR

COASTAL/BEACH PROPERTY FOR SALE WALK TO HOSPITAL-3BR Live Oak Island just 30 brick home, hardwood min S. of Tallahassee. floors, huge pool w/lots H o u s e l o t w / 3 - u t i l i t y of decking $216,500 CR 9327570 sheds, highest lot on island,also 2 add’l canal Ochlockonee River lots. All 3 lots $100K obo 2BR/2BA on the river.

1246 Live Oak Island Deep water access, 850-997-4035 / 590-3623 floating dock, 1 mi. N. 9321463 of state park. $190,000 Call Matt 850-264-9010 LAND LIQUIDATION OWNER FINANCE $0 DOWN 20 acres St. Lucie 9326314 Waterway, $189,500.

SIGNATURE 3miles boat Lake Okeechobee, 45 min IN-TOWN HOME 1111 boat Atlantic.

Brookwood Drive Private/gated.

Wonderful 3 BR (or two Deer, turkey, hogs, b e d r o o m w / fishing. (888)716-2259 office/den), two full Gulf Atlantic Land, bath home in pristine Broker condition 850-570-2752

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OPEN HOUSE

OPEN SAT & SUN 1-5 624 Forest Circle, N. Lafayette Oaks! Gated 4BR/2BA$120,000. On 1 community. Built ‘05. acre lot. Spacious with 4BR/office/2BA on 1 ac nice floorplan, bonus Open look, tray ceilings room, large kitchen, fireplace, 2/1 garages, fenced yard and much 2307 Orleans Dr. N.E. more. A short ways $375,000. 850-877-0753 9323516 outside Havana. Call 508-7114, Dale Adams, OPEN SUN 2-5 Keller Williams Realty 2950 Foxcroft $200,000 9327894 3BR/2BA, all brick.

Close-in. Large yard.

HOMES $251’S - $500’S Ken Scheider 510-5192 Navigation Realty 9327995 3061 Sawgrass Circle is a high-ceilinged brick OPEN SUNDAY 2-5 structure of 2700+ sq.ft.

SUPER SUNDAY! & 2-car garage w/3BR, 3BA, den/office, lg.

GORGEOUS NE! foyer & fireplace w/a south facing sunroom WOOD FLOORS! overlooking the golf course $320K 321-3260 GRANITE KITCHEN

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TOP NE SCHOOLS JUST $189,900!

BUCKLAKE AREA 6641 MAN O WAR TRAIL OPEN HOUSE

5644 Braveheart Way Sunday 2-4 pm Beautiful, spacious 2-story 4/2.5 home in well sought after neighborhood.

850-228-3334

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Call Classifieds 599-2210

Buy of Lifetime for $189,900. Gorgeous. All New Super energy windows thru, big fenced yard, 2-car garage! Fireplace, lux. lights! Thomasville Rd, rt Velda Dairy, lt Shannon lakes, left Whirlaway, rt Man O War. Barbara Dickson, Remax Professionals Realty 545-3419

OPEN SUNDAY 2-5

BY WAVERLY NE NEW ROOF, DOORS GRANITE/STAINLESS NEW KITCHEN! NEW CENTRAL HEAT/AIR HURRY -$179,900!

2808 SWEETBRIAR

Gorgeous, all new topline exterior doors, Travetine Marble floors & in family room! Brick fireplace, bookcases!

Granite Bath Vanities, Gorgeous Travetine Master bath shower! 2 car garage! Meridian Rd past Waverly, first left Meridianna, left Pound, right Winn Cay, left Sweetbriar! Barbara Dickson, Remax Professionals Realty 545-3419

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Check out the Democrat’s Classifieds, you’ll be surprised at the ideas it’ll give you!

Selling a boat?

CALL CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

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9327462

RE/MAX Professionals Realty

Cell (850) 545 3419 and www.besttallahasseerealestate.com OPEN SUNDAY 2-5 4861 LAKE PARK DR. PINEY Z

BY WAVERLY $179,900!

Gorgeous Upgrades! Beautiful 3BR single family home, 2808 SWEETBRIAR DR great price, deluxe kitchen, luxury master suite, 2 car All Brick, New Roof, New Heat/air, New Travetine garage, free home warranty. $168,000-Short Sale.

Marble floors in living,family,kitchen,baths! New RE D Granite kitchen,stainless appliances! Big fenced yard!

CE 2917 WITTINGTON DR. DUC ED DU Brick 4Br Luxury $280,900 New Thru, Gorgeous!

RE Gardens Killearn Gorgeous Decor w/ Rich Real Wood 3289 BODMIN MOOR $174,000 Huge Privacy fenced yard, backs to Park! Gorgeous Floors, High Ceilings, Crown Moldings, Dream Kitchen, Wood floors, Lux. Master w/separate jetted tub Lux. Sep. Master! Sec. System, Surround Sound, Flat + shower! 2-car Garage, 2 season FSU tickets at TV! Just $284,900, Call 545 3419 to view! closing! Call 545-3419 Barbara Dickson 2916 OAKWOOD - $119,900 BRICK EASTON $254,900 Cute starter, Tile Floors, New Carpet, 2 car Carport, Custom all brick, almost half acre, cherry cabinets, New Paint, Big fenced yard, Brick, Quiet, Conven.

Huge master, jetted tub, over 1900 feet, Fireplace, University, work areas! 545-3419 living, dining, den, Call 545-3419 Barbara Dickson 3BR LUXURY NE CONDO ACRE $39,900 3BR-NEAR LAKE TALQUIN Just $180,000, over 1600 feet, Garage, pool, tennis, Cute 3 bedroom, 2 bath, very nice, priced to sell! clubhouse, gorgeous decor! Call 545 3419 LAKEFRONT 4BR POOL CREAMPUFF $99,900!

3216 Shady Hawk Lane on 3.38 acres! Almost 3,000 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage, huge screened feet, rich woodfloors, granite Kitchen, 3 car garage, porch, short sale, rich wood floors, worth the wait! giveway at $429,900! call 5453419 5522 HAMPTON OAK $139,900 LUXURY NE $129,900 Just 4 years new, Eastside, Luxury thru, garage w/ opener, screen porch!

2416 Needle Palm Way, Gorgeous Townhome, rich wood floors, gorgeous fireplace, huge deck in large 6392 WILLIAMS ROAD – MAKE OFFER Almost new subdivision, model home, upgrades! Lux. fenced yard! Gorgeous kitchen,lux. baths, walkin baths, kitchen, Reduced $219,900. Very Negotiable. closets! $139,900-PORCH-CUTE! LUXURY KILLEARN $154,900 Eastside, like new, separate Master, 2 nice baths, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, overlooks Golfcourse! Private roomy garage, private yard, reduced to sell, Patio, Roof few years new! Freshly painted, new Super Holiday Sale! carpet, fireplace, one of few 3 bedrooms!

OPEN SUNDAY 2-5 EASTSIDE 4BR $295,000!

6641 MAN O WAR TRAIL Almost 3,000 feet, Gorgeous, few years new! Granite GORGEOUS NE $189,900 kitchen, huge screenporch, high ceilings, Luxury Rich wood floors, Stainless kitchen, Dream Decor! New Energy saver Windows, Big Fenced yard! call 545 3419 Master Suite, reduced over $100,000 to $295,000!

ALL BRICK $115,000!

Traditional intown 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!

3077 OBRIEN DRIVE GOLF COURSE, POOL, $399,900 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 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. decor! 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

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1520 CRISTOBAL DR. $475,000

2819 POUND DRIVE, $147,000

Midtown--Los Robles Beauty! Tons of upgrades throughout. Wood floors, crown moulding, plantation shutters, fountain in rear, extra insulation for low utility bills, 2 storage buildings, large rear patio & gorgeous landscaping. 2 Masters--1 up & 1 down; New kitchen & updated baths - must see! MLS#230198 Meridian or Thv Rd. to Los Robles to Fernando then L on Cristobal at Womens Club

Great little 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Contemporary Home! Excellent Condition! Beautiful hardwood floors, new countertops, fresh paint, new carpet, newer roof, nice deck and fenced yard. Located off Meridian Road in Suburban Hills. MLS #231408 Meridian N, L Meridiana, L Pound Drive

MARILYN YEAGER 850-694-3689 WWW.VIRGINIAGLASS.COM

SOLD IN BULL RUN

5637 RINGOLD LANE

I can sell yours too! Chelsea Model Built by Premier Construction ~ Open Floor Plan ~ Screened Back Porch ~ Stainless Steel Appliances ~ Granite Countertops in Kitchen & Bathrooms ~ Red Oak Wood Floors sanded & finished in living areas ~ Carpet in Bedrooms~Privacy Fenced back yard.

SOLD IN 16 DAYS!

NEW LISTING

XXXX OX BOTTOM RD.

7103 HERITAGE RIDGE, $470,000

Beautiful wooded 3.10 acre parcel on Ox Bottom Rd

Amazing home w/3800 SF on one floor. 8 ft. doors, screened porch. Hardwood floors, stunning kitchen w/beautiful granite, high end appliances, huge great room, + large dining & living rooms. Split BR plan, 4th BR has private BA, + separate study. All on over 1 acre private golf course lot

SANDY HIGDON 850-510-5500 WWW.SANDYHIGDON.COM

MARIELA SANTURRI HABLO ESPAÑOL! 850-545-3920 WWW.MARIELASELLSHOMES.COM

JIM BROCKETT JIMBROCKETT@GMAIL.COM 850-459-4585 FINCHER SMITH FINCHER@FINCHTALLY.COM 850-545-9070

NEW LISTING

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REDUCED PRICE

1105 BROWNING, $199,000

2478 SUNBURST PLACE, $100,000.

3029 FOUR OAKS BLVD, $435,000

7105 MIDLAND PASS

3131 LOOKOUT TRAIL, $199,900

Quaint Old Town area within walking distance to TMH and schools. Beautifully maintained, master BR down w/adjoining sitting room/office & fireplace.

Kitchen updated w/stainless appl.. Separate 13X11 w/own entrance, crown molding, could be 5th BD, office or playroom. All 3 BA’s redone.

Fenced, storage shed. Good mix of old & new.

HUGE updated townhome off Blairstone close to shopping. All brick 2 bedroom and 21/2 baths with 1700+ square feet, patio, privacy fencing, fireplace, walk in closets, balcony.

Former Southwood model home loaded with upgrades & showcase features! 5BR/4BA, gourmet kitchen, soaring ceilings, custom trim work, tech controls & built-ins. Multi living, dining & porch areas. Open plan plus extra loft/media area.

4/3, Pampered home in cul de sac situated on an acre, fenced lot. This home boasts 14’ ceilings, very open plan, sunroom overlooking patio and peaceful back yard setting. Has approximately 3000 SF and priced at $350,000

BARBARA DAVIDSON 850-567-0891 BDTALLY@COMCAST.NET

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REDUCED PRICE

COMING SOON

PLAZA TOWER

UNDER CONTRACT

2814 ROYAL ISLE DRIVE

60 CANNON ROAD, MONTICELLO

300-1110 DUVAL STREET SOUTH, $210,000

Reduced to $389,000! Pool home on 1 acre w/ distant views of Lake Monkey Business in Prestigious Golden Eagle w/ gated access; wonderful split floor plan; Spectacular master suite w/ luxury BA, full teen suite w/ private BA. Oak floors; Large screened pool & lanai; separate theatre room.

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

You've got to see this one! Authentic antique doors, hardwood & lighting.

Has the charm of days gone by. Built in 2006 by Riley Palmer. House is nestled beneath a pecan grove on 5 acres. 4362 sq. ft., 3BD rm, 2.5 BA with bonus room.

Stunning one BD Condo in Plaza Tower. The finest details went into finishing the Unit, from Tigerwood floors to Custom Cabinetry & Granite Countertops.

Terrace w/ doors from Living Room & BD terrific views over Downtown. BA w/ Travertine floors & Granite Counter. High-end Stainless Appliances. 2 parking spaces included in private garage.

YVONNE J. HOWELL 850- 933-2219 YVONNEJHOWELL@GMAIL.COM

JIM BUTLER 850-933-9005 JMB9005@GMAIL.COM

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2800 HAWICK LANE

Only 5 days on the market. Brick single story Golden Eagle home is a true Florida home designed so you can enjoy our great climate. The covered lanai & screened pool can be accessed from several rooms. 4 bedrooms 3 full baths plus office. Formal and informal areas with family room open to kitchen.

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

PRISCILLA THARPE LLC 850-933-9412 THARPEPL@GMAIL.COM

Immaculate 3/2 + Office; large FR w/ Vaulted Ceilings; Fenced Lot, Sparkling Pool w/ Brand New Liner; Roof in 2000, HVAC 2000, Bath & Kitchen updated, Granite in Kitchen. Freshly Painted. Plus 15x9 Office/Sitting Room just off Master.

This House is a Beauty!

KRISTI KREITLOW 850-443-4848 KRISTIKREITLOW@GMAIL.COM

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