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Serving Tallahassee, Leon County and the surrounding area

Townhouses: Compact and very convenient

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This two-bedroom, two-bath townhouse at 2077 Sandcastle Drive is open this afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m. There are numerous styles for these types of homes in locations from downtown to the Gulf Coast. See the story, PAGE 5.

Coating a stone foundation was common practice

By Alan J. Heavens The Philadelphia Inquirer

Question: Our 1920s colonial has a stone foundation with some sort of cement coating on the interior. Much of the coating has flaked off, exposing the mortar joints, which are disintegrating.

We recently had a

sump pump and French drain installed in the basement, which will eliminate much of the dampness from minor water leaks.

What would be the best process to recoat the interior walls of the foundation?

Answer: It’s nostalgia time and to answer the question, I return to the

ers mix it with lime and used it to plaster the inside basement walls.

These construction materials must have begun turning to reddish powder in a matter of years, and gathering on the edges of the inside walls — at least, that’s where I was sweeping it up in the house I once owned that was built in

basement of another of my houses, which had a stone foundation and something that perpetually flaked off the walls.

When the builders of houses in the late 19th and early 20th centuries wanted to do something cost-effective with the clay soil excavated from digging a home’s foundation, they had the work-

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Get Ready to Sell

Mike Ferrie, SFR Primesouth Fezler, Russell and Ferrie

Spring is in the air, and you may be considering whether to put your home on the market or wait until the summer. The main thing is not necessarily the time of year, but that your home is actually ready to be sold. Many people rush to get their house on the market, but they forget about the general appearance and condition of their home.

To begin, consider a home inspection. This will save you aggravation once you get a contract from a potential buyer. It also gives you an overall perspective of the condition of your home and what you need to get repaired or replaced prior to listing. In the long run, it will save all parties from renegotiating after you have a contract on your home.

There are many other things to consider. You should start from the street and work your way inside. Does the curb appeal bring you to the front door of your home? Is the landscaping appealing? Does the front of the house feel warm and inviting? Is there painting or trimming that needs to be done? Are the exterior light fixtures in good condition? What does the front door look like? If it is rough looking, refinish or replace it.

If you can get buyers to the front door, how are you going to get them to come inside? Think of your home as a model home. Start decluttering and depersonalizing. Pack things away that don’t need to be on display. Consider painting over bold colors with a lighter, neutral color to make the rooms feel larger.

Get rid of the bulky furniture, drapery, wall art, and anything else that closes the room in.

Kitchens and baths are the most important areas when selling the home. What’s the condition of your appliances, countertops, walls, floors, and the overall space? Bedrooms need to be decluttered, as well.

Consider replacing the bedding; a fresh comforter will give the room a better feel and a new look.

If you don’t feel you can handle these tasks by yourself, hire a professional stager to assist you. What you do up front to get your home prepared could net you more cash in the end and get your home sold faster.

For more information, contact your local REALTOR®.

THE BOTTOM LINE LEON COUNTY, FL As of 3/6/2013

Active Listings

SUPPLY Sold Past Yr 03/12-02/13

Months Supply

DEMAND Yr/Yr Sold Prior Yr 03/11-02/12 Change

Total Det/TH/Condo

1,696

2,503

8.1

2,168

13%

Detached Only TH/Condo Only

1,287 409

1,977 526

7.8 9.3

1,698 470

14% 11%

VALUE TREND Prior 12 Mo Prior 6 Mo Avg Sale $ Avg Sale $

$ 181,200 $ $

203,100 84,300

$ 176,500 $ $

200,300 87,100

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In the mid-1990s, I helped a church’s youth group that spent several months of the year preparing to work on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota.

To gain experience, we rehabbed houses with soon-to-be homeowners for Habitat for Humanity, and every house we worked on had these crumbling basement walls. That’s when the Habitat people introduced some of the teenagers to pargeting.

Pargeting comes from a French word meaning “to coat a surface with plaster.” The technique is easily learned.

What we were told was that the soil-lime interior coating had been designed to be replaceable, since its purpose was to shift when the exterior stone expanded and contracted during normal freeze-and-thaw cycles.

No one bothered to pass on the information to subsequent generations of owners, and these interior walls started to flake off.

This isn’t a flaw; this is the way the coating was designed. To fix, our instructors told us: Check the pointing on

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the stone on the exterior wall. If it is loose or missing, it needs to be replaced because moisture will cause havoc with the interior walls.

The interior walls should first be cleaned with a wire brush to get all the loose material off so that the new coating will adhere to it.

Then, mix one part Portland cement, threequarters part limestone, and an amount of sand no less than 2.5 times and no more than four times greater than the amount of cement. (For 10 pounds of cement, that works out to 7.5 pounds of limestone and 25 to 40 pounds of sand.) Add water until the mixture is the consistency of pancake batter.

Wet the surface of the wall, and spread the mixture on — not too thick — with a trowel. If it doesn't bond to the surface, there could be too much water.

Never mix more than you can use in 30 minutes.

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850-402-8000 2.25% 3.125% 3.625% 3.25% 3.375%

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4.173% $705.36 30 YR. Fixed 3.791% $889.34 15 YR. Fixed 3.286% $1,044.92 FHA 30 Yr. Fixed VA 30 Yr. Fixed RD 30 Yr. Fixed

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Reward yourself with food from your own garden

By Karen Sullivan The Charlotte Observer

CHARLOTTE — No matter where she goes, gardener and author Barbara Damrosch can find herself talking with someone about the rewards of growing fresh, wholesome foods at home and becoming less dependent on other

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sources.

It’s a lifestyle that was popular in the 1960s and ’70s. Today a natural food movement has reemerged as the nation’s ecology and health force us to tally things being lost to convenience.

Nutrients and fuel use can be tradeoffs when foods travel long distances to reach us. Pesti-

cides and food waste also take a toll.

As measures of the pros and cons continue, many people are going off-grid for food. Others are puttering in the soil for the joy — and the flavor — of a home-based harvest.

“There is a new awareness of the value of homegrown food,” said

Damrosch, co-author of the newly released “Four Season Farm Gardener’s Cookbook.” “We’re trying to make it easier for people to get out there and grow their own food.”

Damrosch’s husband, Eliot Coleman, has been farming in Maine for more than 45 years. Coleman, 74, started what is

Tallahassee Builders Association Weekly News

TBA President

201 East Park Avenue, Tallahassee, FL 32301 | (850) 385-1414 | www.tallyba.com Joe Wynn of Joseph Wynn Residential Design & Drafting, right, with residential design associate Elizabeth Wallace, is among the TBA members who specialize in helping builders and consumers create highly livable environments in new homes and remodeling projects.

Design Professionals Can Make Your Home More Liveable There are a number of reasons that Tallahassee-area families might want to make better use of the space they have in their current or new home. As a family grows, their lifestyle changes, and space for storing toys or doing homework is at a premium. Multigenerational living, where elderly parents, grown children or other relatives all live under the same roof has become common. Or it may just be cosmetic, and the best way to keep clutter at a minimum.

Home builders and remodelers are responding to the demand by maximizing the utility of living spaces without sacrificing visual appeal. With creative storage and built-in features, dining rooms can become home offices or game rooms in minutes, living rooms can be used for family meals, and foyers can store much more than coats and umbrellas.

In new home construction, smaller-scale, walkable communities have become popular. To accommodate the size constraints of a skinny lot, homes are being designed with features like stacked garages where two cars can be housed trunk to hood instead of side by side. Using flexible walls, attractive flooring material and a roofless interior garage space, the area can easily be converted to a patio for entertaining.

Improved energy efficiency of windows and doors means homes now feature more indoor-outdoor connectivity. Moveable walls and outdoor spaces tucked within the home’s floor plan provide for better flexible use of the space, as well as improved privacy in densely populated areas.

The often-unused space under a stairwell can be engineered to accommodate filing cabinets or drawers, or even to create a sanctuary for the family pet complete with a bed and gates to close it off. Drawers built into stair risers are a great place to store small items such as gloves and hats or art supplies.

The trend extends to home furnishings as well. Murphy beds, where a piece of furniture conceals a bed that can be set up for sleeping in few minutes, have been around for many years. Modern Murphy beds are hidden not only in armoires or bookcases, but new designs feature beds that lower from the ceiling electronically at the touch of a button, or fold out from inside a desk or counter.

Other creative, multi-purpose furniture designs include dining tables that convert to a billiard table, bookcases that contain fold-down chairs for when you’re entertaining more than the usual number of friends and family, and cocktail tables with trays that pull out for eating in front of the television.

The Tallahassee Builders Association (TBA) has many members who can help with your space and design needs so visit our web site at www.tallyba.com to connect with one or more of our dedicated professionals.

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Rutenberg to Speak at TBA March 21

Barry Rutenberg is CEO of Arthur Rutenberg Homes, which builds custom homes in Florida and the Southeast through franchisees.

National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Immediate Past Chairman Barry Rutenberg of Arthur Rutenberg Homes will be the guest speaker at the Tallahassee Builders Association’s March 21, 2013 general membership meeting at Killearn Country Club. The event will also honor TBA’s 2012 Board of Directors and its 14 members who have attained the Construction Industry Professional (CIP) designation.

Rutenberg will speak on national housing issues as well as sales, marketing, and management for home builders.

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now Four Season Farm in 1968.

Today, the operation occupies less than 2 acres, but provides enough food for a farm stand that is open in June through September, a mobile stand for farmers markets, as well as a year-round wholesale business.

He shares his expertise at extending the growing season with home cooks, chefs and various TV audiences, so they can have access to local food for more of the year, as he does.

Damrosch, 70, came to the farm in 1991, the year she married Coleman.

She has emerged as a champion of gardening as a central part of family and community life, even as big corporate farms grew and overshadowed small, local agriculture such as theirs.

Their family garden is a showcase of the plant diversity that is considered vital to a healthy ecosystem, but frightfully lacking in large-scale agriculture. They grow old, heirloom varieties alongside newer hybrids.

The couple’s new book (Workman Publishing) includes pictures of their gardens, growing tips and recipes that Damrosch created with produce from their fields.

“The deep green of the spinach and bluish cast of the broccoli leaves tell us we’ve fed these plants well, and that they will feed us well in return,” the couple write in the book.

In her weekly column for The Washington Post, called “A Cook’s Garden,” Damrosch shares pictures of her homegrown vegetables and fruits with the pride of a parent posting her babies’ pictures.

At a time when digital automation makes so many chores seem ef-

No matter where she goes, author and gardener Barbara Damrosch of Charlotte, N.C., finds herself talking with someone about the rewards of growing fresh, wholesome foods at home. MCT

fortless, the prerequisite of toiling for weeks or months to grow one’s own food seems too costly for many people, especially when a supermarket is on the way home.

Damrosch says that even the smallest plot can be an abundant source of food for much of the year. The book includes tips for making gardening manageable and efficient, even for those with limited time.

For Damrosch, the garden is a path to better flavor, better nutrition and perhaps hope that more of our great-grandchildren will want to know the magical flavor of food grown in the backyard.

The transformation of pretty herbs and tomatoes to food for the table, as illustrated in the book, is perhaps the best argument that we are missing something special when we don’t harvest from our land or at least buy from a neighboring farm.

“People are looking for stuff that’s real and not diluted with chemicals,” Damrosch said.

“It doesn’t taste the same.”

Townhouse combines economy with convenience Some of the best times of my life I spent in a townhome. I got engaged, and then married. I began the journey of motherhood. I bonded with friends and family at all hours of the day and night.

And while my family and our interests eventually outgrew our original container, my mind often drifts back to a time when life was simpler.

When I could roll over and go back to bed on Saturday morning because I knew the yard work would take all of half an hour. When I knew I could walk to work if my car didn’t want to cooperate that morning, or I just wanted to enjoy the weather.

When the grocery store was just down the road.

You can have almost anything in a townhome.

Bare-bones affordable place to lay your head?

We have that. Downtown living? We have that.

Luxury appointments in grade A school districts?

We have that, too. Homeowner associations or not. Garage or not. Fireplace or not. Want to be on a golf course? Which one?

Let’s start with the old real estate adage, “location, location, location.”

Where do you want to be?

Townhouses are a mainstay of the higher education community in Tallahassee, but it goes beyond that. Whether you study, teach or work at one of our colleges or universities, there are townhouses close by that are an easy commute by foot or bus, saving you money on your vehicle maintenance or eliminating the need for one entirely.

Or maybe you are a big college football fan, or know people who only come to town for game

days. How great would it be to tailgate without having to worry about where to park your car or how to get to the game? If someone is spending a lot of money on hotel rooms and eating out, it might make financial sense in the long run to get a townhouse instead of traveling back and forth to games.

The same goes for politics. Are you in town just for the legislative season, or steeped in the goings-on of the Capitol 24/7, 365 days a year?

How much is your parking costing you? How much time do you spend commuting to Tallahassee?

Of course, downtown isn’t for everybody. You can find townhomes in Crawfordville, too. Or better yet, the Gulf Coast.

How does Mashes Sands or Shell Point sound?

With any of these great locations comes convenience. Townhomes are typically close to shopping and social centers, as well as parks and other recreational areas.

Another great advantage of townhomes is their affordability. Take SouthWood. In the past six months, the average cost of a townhome in SouthWood was $153,863, while a detached house averaged double that, at $307,745. Right now the

average listing price per square foot of living space for a townhome in Leon County is $78.67.

Compare that to the average for a house, which is $110.36. For 1,000 square feet of living space, that would be a savings of more than $31,000.

Townhouse maintenance can be more affordable. Their usually (but not always) smaller size allows for smaller water heaters and air conditioners. Less square footage, sometimes twostory designs, and fewer angles on the roof make for cheaper reroofing bills. I even found that living in a middle-unit townhouse for all those

years that you could benefit from the insulation provided by your neighbors’ homes to lower your utility bills.

Many people feel that the often humble townhome is not a place they can commit to for an unknown amount of time.

It may not be “big enough” for their hazy future. But because of the reduced maintenance, it is often a great place to learn the responsibilities of home ownership before deciding to step into the deep end of large lots and sprawling homes.

And a townhome can offer you the opportunity to save for now and to

plan for the future. I often see people buy a townhouse and immediately reduce their monthly payment from rent, picking up more square footage than they previously had.

And in a vibrant community with lots of students, elected officials, lobbyists, journalists, delegates and others coming and going, that townhome may just make the perfect rental property when you have outgrown it. There will always be that need.

Realtor Esther Warrendorf is an agent at Keller Williams Town & Country Realty in Tallahassee. Contact her at ewhomefinder@gmail.com.

Capital City Apartment Association

Carly Grubbs

CCAA President

Serving the Industries Serving You PREVENTING FLOOD DAMAGE

by Harry Anthony Heist, Attorney at Law

Each year millions of dollars are spent repairing water damage due to bursting toilet, dishwasher, sink, and ice maker supply lines, and washing machine hoses. The washing machine hose alone is one of the top five causes of water damage losses in a home, Oftentimes these losses are not covered by insurance and cost the property owner a significant amount of money in damage repair, and increase the possibility of moisture related problems such as mold and mildew. While there is little we can do about floods and water damage caused by acts of God, there is something we can do right now to minimize the possibility of damage due to the bursting of supply lines and washing machine hoses. The solution is a simple and inexpensive replacement of the cheap worn out supply line and hoses with steel reinforced flexible hoses.

Current practices The typical toilet supply line is either metal or plastic. The metal supply lines, while initially workable when installed, are usually made of thin brass tubing that is subject to corrosion over time. These cheaply made pipes are installed at the initial construction of the premises or when a toilet is replaced. Since toilets can last a significant amount of time with only the replacement of the “innards” necessary, the supply line can be extremely old and subject to failure. Due to the corrosion of these lines, they are often not replaced on a regular basis, as removal of the lines will result in a situation in which the valve must be replaced in addition to the lines. The corrosion often welds the cheap valve to the cheap supply line. The other common supply line is the cheap white or translucent plastic/rubber hose which has a fitting attached to each end that enters the valve and the tank. Over time these hoses deteriorate and eventually can fail. In addition to toilets, these cheap supply lines are also used for sinks and faucets, due to the ease of using a flexible line rather than soldering pipes in place. A typical wash tub type of sink will most likely have the plastic/rubber line, and most faucets now are made for the flexible hose, while in the past, they were made for the pipes to be soldered into place.

Washing machine hoses are almost always the standard black rubber type with a fitting on each end. Left untouched, they can last a long time. Some though will deteriorate, harden, or bubble out, and the fittings can corrode on each end. Often a washing machine is owned by the tenant, purchased, used or moved from another location. In the process of cleaning or repair, the washing machine is pulled out from and pushed into the location, causing potentially damaging stress on the hose and fittings. In some cases the washing machine hose is a touch too short and is stretched to its maximum when attached.

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A recipe for disaster The bottom line is that the high pressure pipes in a house, condo or apartment all feed the weak links, those being the supply lines and washing machine hoses. A supply line or hose failure can and often does occur, with the potential to cause massive damage to the premises. If the problem is not detected immediately, the water will continue to run, cascading down the front steps or into the unit below, until such time as it is noticed. By that time it is simply too late.

Liability Issues Can the tenant be held liable in the event of a bursting supply line? In the case of the tenant-owned washing machine, the tenant would most likely be held liable. With that said, can you really collect from the tenant?

Will the tenant be able to pay potentially thousands of dollars to repair the premises? It is extremely doubtful.

If the tenant has renter’s insurance with liability coverage for property damage, there may be some coverage, but the chances of having a covered tenant is slim. Liability to the landlord can be significant. In the event of damage to other premises owned by other parties, the landlord could be held liable, even though there is no real “fault” involved. The interior plumbing, such as supply lines, are owned by the landlord, and therefore the landlord can be responsible for any damage caused to others when that plumbing is faulty.

Renter’s insurance and the tenant’s personal property While it is not clear that we can “require” a tenant to purchase renter’s insurance, the landlord should do whatever is possible to encourage the tenant to get covered. While most leases contain a clause that states that the landlord is not responsible for damage to the tenant’s personal property, this clause may not protect the landlord. The implied warranty of habitability can trump all of this, and it can be argued successfully that a tenant is entitled to live in a place where the pipes do not break, creating that unwanted swimming pool inside the premises. Landlords should never depend solely on a property damage disclaimer clause in the lease, but rather use it as a tool to encourage the renter’s insurance purchase.

Vacant homes and Insurance coverage Many owners would be surprised to find out that a typical homeowner’s insurance policy has a clause stating that in the event a rental property is vacant for a certain period of time, there will be no coverage. The largest amount of damage will usually occur in the unoccupied home. Due to the high vacancy rates we are currently experiencing, it is imperative that policies are checked for this type of clause. Many owners are shocked to find out that their insurance did not cover the losses to their vacant property, and in the event of a supply line or washing machine hose failure, the damages will be extensive in a vacant home.

Two action items 1. Reinforced hoses As of this writing, a reinforced supply line for a toilet at your local building supply store retails at about $5.00.

A washing machine hose, for which you will need two, run around $13.00 each. This is a small price to pay for the peace of mind and increased protection you will receive. Buy and install them now. It should be noted that a reinforced steel braided hose can fail and can be made cheaply as well. Other products are on the market that are even stronger but cost more.

2. Turn off the water!

If the rental premises are vacant, the water should be shut off. It is the landlord’s and property managers’ duty to protect the premises, but often the water is left on. Many municipalities do not shut off the water when the tenant vacates, and this poses a great danger to the home. Unfortunately, with homes where there are pools or irrigation systems, turning off the water is really not a viable option; but, whenever you can, make sure the water is shut off.

We would urge every landlord and property manager to take action immediately. Inspections of all hoses are a must. Locating a washing machine at least 4 inches away from a wall can help avoid stress on the hose.

Knowing where the shut off valve for the premises is located, and showing the tenant the location can prevent a lot of damage. There are further steps which can be taken, such as the installation of electronic water detection systems which alert the tenant and/or shut off the water supplies in the event of a flooding situation, but at the bare minimum, replace those hoses and supply lines today with some quality hoses!!!

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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.

Neil Ryder, Broker, (850) 508-6988 Neil Ryder Realty, Inc. 850-508-6988 www.NeilRyder.com Open Sunday 1-4pm. Piney Z

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 OPEN SUNDAY 2-5 Must See!

3085 Obrien Drive Killearn Estates home on the golf course with in-ground pool and a large backyard that is perfect for entertaining. 4BR/3BA, 3167SF, Built in 1993. Tile back splashes are a beautiful accent in this newly renovated kitchen with all stainless appliances. Soak yourself in the luxury of the master bath. Enjoy the comfort of the sunroom overlooking the pool and golf course. There is a lot of space and style in this beautifully updated home. $449,900 Jana Nishimoto 566-5050 or Josh Kasper 528-1898 The Naumann Group Real Estate OPEN SUNDAY 2-5

7000 Circle J Dr. $329,000 ~ 3,292 Sq. Ft.~ 4BR~ 1.48 ac Zoned for Hawks Rise, Deerlake & Chiles! Tired of all the cookie cutter homes? Curb appeal galore with park-like landscaping! Epic and cozy at the same time, really nice flow. Jaw-dropping family room with 28-foot cathedral ceilings and exposed beams. Large bedrooms, master down. Oogles of storage.

Workshop shed. Humongous, level backyard. - watch deer from your own deck! Dir: N. Thomasville Rd, Lt. Ox Bottom Rd, 2nd Lt. Circle J. Elena Akopyan 294-1414 or Elena Galoyan 491-5251 Hosted by Don McGovern 508-8676, Advanced Realty Group, LLC Advanced Realty Group, LLC Open Saturday & Sunday 1:00pm - 5:00pm Open Sunday 1:00pm to 5:00pm

730 Eagle View Circle Great 4 bedroom/2 bath house in convenient Piney Z! Nice floorplan, over 2,100 square feet with living/dining room, family room, eat-in kitchen with island, large pantry, and high ceilings. Large master bedroom with three closets! House is bright, open and has a spacious feel. Perfect house for kids with inside laundry room, lots of storage space, fireplace, nice backyard and deck. $245,000.

5370 Carisbrooke Lane - Pembridge Place Beautiful 2 story red brick home in Northampton neighborhood. Move-in condition! Great curb appeal in quiet cul-de-sac. On .72 acres. New Roof. Low-E Windows. New Outside Doors. New carpet upstairs.

New Stainless Steel Appliances. Large walk in pantry off gourmet kitchen. Wood floors on ground floor.

Garden is landscaped & fully irrigated. Sec. sys. $499,999 Dir:Thomasville Rd - N. Kerry Forest Pkwy toward Velda Dairy. Pembridge Place is on the left.

After entrance into subdivision take first left.

Call 850-668-7150 NEW LISTING!

Midtown living at 1411 Milton St., $184,900.

Completely remodeled 3BR/2BA, all brick, 1,200 sq ft.

Flexible, open floor plan w/vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, stainless kitchen with under-cabinet lighting and breakfast bar, gas fireplace in master BR, laundry/mudroom, large deck off master BR, great landscaping. Walk to Lake Ella, Publix, restaurants, and more. Directions: Monroe west to 7th, right on Milton. Monroe, west on 7th Ave, right on Milton St.

3011 Adiron Way – Premier Fine Homes Premier’s newest Eastside community. Gorgeous new Kirkland design adorned with detailed tile work, custom cabinetry with new mocha finishing touches.

The home features a kitchen that is a cookers dream, offering amazing organization. A quaint design for efficient living with an expansive feel in every space.

Gorgeous setting.

275 Revell Rd, Crawfordville Private - No home in front or back & a good distance from the side neighbors as well. Home is in new condition, spacious 3 bedroom, 2 ful baths, large family room with gas fireplace, breakfast nook, formal dining room & open kitchen w/breakfast bar. Garage entrance with laundry facilities. The master suite is large with a double vanity sink, shower stall and jetted tub. $173,000.

77 Purple Martin, Crawfordville 3BR/2BA Turner Home, Florence model, foyer, formal dining room, large family room, fireplace, and a very clean home that would make any home buyer happy.

Outside features a man-cave/shed with AC and electric, large gated and fenced yard, private, over-sized patio, BBQ grill gas hookup and much more. $190,000. Come take a look!

1520 Copperfield Cir. 100% USDA financing eligible!

4BR Beauty in Killearn Lakes. Curb appeal galore! NEW Roof, kitchen, fixtures, paint, etc! Family room w/fireplace open to the kitchen with a huge breakfast area. Fully fenced. Huge, level & fenced yard, screen porch & deck! Deerlake, Chiles schools! $219,900.

Agent/owner Dir: Tekesta, left Deerlake, left Copperfield, right Copperfield Circle.

Call Dale Adams, 508-7114 Keller Williams Realty Open Saturday & Sunday 11 to 5

Call 728-6235 for more info.

Beautiful Brick Home in Songbird

2771 Palafox Lane Palafox is Northeast Living at its Finest with Premier Fine Homes all designed with FGBC Green certifications and ENERGY STAR rated. Tour this beautiful Craftsmen style, 4 bed, 3 bath home with all the latest designs in functional living. Flexible areas, optional design layouts, fantastic kitchen, & so much more!

2737 Summer Meadow Dr. – Premier Fine Homes Premier's newest model in Summerlake. Designed for efficient modern living, great for entertaining and relaxing. All the amenities with a phenomenal kitchen and offering a surprise behind every door! You won’t be disappointed. A must see! Summerlake homes starting from $169,900.

Jeff Doxsee 850-545-4747 www.HomesbyPremier.com New Homes Open Daily 11- 6 PM

Premier Fine Homes (850) 933-5899 www.HomesbyPremier.com 7 New Models to Choose

Ann Cleare 850-544-0109 www.HomesbyPremier.com Price Reduction!

Call David Rossetti, 850-591-6161 Rossetti Realty SHORT SALE

Call David Rossetti, 850-591-6161 Rossetti Realty 10 acres close to Ft Braden

2614 Farragut Way (Bradford Model) Affordable Elegance with New Energy Star homes. N.E. Tallahassee's most desirable neighborhood. Top rated schools. 4BR/2BA, 2000 sq.ft. with craftsman quality at great prices. Wood floors, kitchen islands, granite tops, tankless water heaters,& more! A must see!

From $289,900. Visit 2586 Manassas Way - Our Sales & Design Center or web site TallahasseeHomesRealty.com

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

5857 Appomattox Court Newer 4BR/2BA immaculate home in Bull Run. Located on quiet cul-de-sac and backs up to Green Space. Home is 2,070 sq. ft. with granite tops, real hardwood floors, front covered porch and more! Top rated schools. $289,900. View pictures on line at TallahasseeHomesRealty.com

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!

849 Merry Robin 10 acres Surrounded by Apalachicola National Forest (over 1300' of forest frontage!! Bring the Horses or just enjoy the wildlife & hunting. 840 sq ft warehouse that has windows galore can be used to "camp out", 12' ceilings, accessible floored attic, drive thru doors, well & electric in place. BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME HERE. $69,900

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

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Call Porter Chandler, Broker 545-8491 Tallahassee Homes Realty LLC

Betty Perez 850-508-8208 Capital City Real Estate Group BettyPerez.com

BettyPerez.com 850-508-8208 Capital City Real Estate Group

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1449 Woodgate Way This 3BR/2BA has been updated and remodeled. New floor plan with an open kitchen, dining area & family rm w/fireplace. Master BR has been combined with a smaller bedroom, greatly enlarging the Master. New paint & tile flooring. The remodeled kitchen has new cabinets, counters to be the choice of the buyer. New fans & lights in every rm. Front & back landscaping.

Extra large patio for entertaining. Outside storage shed for all your stuff. $217,500. Call today to see.

Bert Bevis Realty 850-894-8484 www.BertBevis.com OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1-4

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301 6th Avenue East, Havana REDUCED TO SELL!! Walk to Quaint Restaurants and Shops. Across street from Library. 1900 Sq. Ft. on 2 City Lots. 3 Bedrooms and 3 Baths plus Office. Large Utility Room/Hobby Room. Garage with Large Workshop. Motivated Seller! ASKING $160,000.

2308 Dundee Court - $158,000 - Immaculate!

Darling home in wonderful cul-de-sac with a spacious backyard! This home is move in ready with a new architectural shingled roof, all new flooring, new paint inside and out, new french doors...Spacious backyard is perfect for a football scrimmage or baseball practice. Mature citrus trees produces crates of delicious pink grapefruits every year! 3BR 2BA 1car garage.

1682 Copperfield Cir. Super cute 3BR/2.5BA home in an established neighborhood. Walking distance to A rated middle school. Updated kitchen with stainless appliances, backsplash & counters. Wood floors in living rm, dining rm, kitchen, master bedrm & half bath. Master BR is downstairs & has a deluxe master BA w/garden tub, shower stall & double vanities.

Wood burning fireplace. Jack & Jill bath upstairs.

Large deck overlooking private backyard that backs up to greenspace. Don't miss this one!

Amanda Drake570-0821, Drake Real Estate, Inc. www.mydrakerealestate.com

3469 GENEVIEVE PARK DRIVE. - EVENING ROSE Evening Rose is an in-town, traditional neighborhood development located in Northeast Tallahassee.

Charming 3 Bed/2 Bath Craftsman style home with extensive luxury finishes. Many plans to choose from.

Visit our new model home. From Capital Circle NE, enter on Austin Davis Ave., then left on Brush Hill Lane. Priced from $219,900!

CALL TRICIA BRYARS 545-5092 or MARK BRYARS 545-0476 ANYTIME!!

Tricia Bryars Realty, Inc.

Cindy Teem, Broker Associate Armor Realty 850.766.3682

Kenny Ayers 508-5500 or Mike Ferrie 566-8373 PrimeSouth Properties www.MikeFerrie.com

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8889 Caledonian Ct. NEWEST C. E. O. Corporate Executive Offering just listed in prestigious Golden Eagle. Columned rocking chair front porch welcomes you to this fabulous move-in ready home.

4/3 PLUS office, PLUS sunroom,.almost 2800 sq ft of luxury. 3 way split plan. Gleaming hardwoods, built-ins. Oversized 3 car garage. .46 ac. Inviting dining room for entertaining a large gathering will rank you high on the corporate ladder.

Margaret Beard, 850-508-2021 Armor Realty of Tallahassee, Inc.

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2077 Sandcastle Drive Location, location, location!! Off Miccosukee Rd between the hospitals!! 2 bedroom, 2 full baths, Cathedral ceiling Great room with fireplace!! Covered back patio, storage shed and fenced yard!! Minutes to downtown & shopping!! Hal Burke, Realtor, will be your host, come see him!

2452 Needle Palm Way - Move in Ready!

Light and Bright in Sawgrass Plantation! Spacious 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1400 sq.ft. New Roof-2012, also new Carpet, Paint, Bathroom Counters, Bath Lights & Fixtures in 2012. Beautiful wood Built-ins in 1 BR. Great Room open to Kitchen & Dining. Gas Fireplace, big Covered Deck. Backs to Green Area. "A" Schools. $129,900.

2965 N. Shamrock, # 28 Contemporary 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath townhome in Kilrush with fireplace and patio. Separate dining room and large living room. Beautifully maintained.

Step out your front door play a round or just a few holes of golf. $125,000.s

15 Excalibur Dr. Downtown Crawfordville Move-in ready townhouse. Immaculate 3BR/2BA. Open and spacious. Master bedroom downstairs. Two spacious bedrooms upstairs featuring a jack-and-jill style bath with extra vanity space. Covered front porch and garage. Convenient and close to downtown.

Mike Legate, 850-508-6453 Keller Williams Town & Country

Priscilla Tharpe, 933-9412 Coldwell Banker Hartung & Noblin, Inc.

Leah Chapin, Ketcham Realty Group 850 212-7753 TallahasseeHouseHunters.com

Susan Jones, 850-566-7584 Bluewater Realty Group

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1565 San Luis Rd Very Nice 2BR/2BA townhome. Laminate wood in living areas, carpet in bedrooms. Backs to very private / Beautiful San Luis Park. Vaulted Ceilings, electric fireplace. HOA $85/mo pays for community pool, club house, and lawn maintenance. $112,000 Jennifer Patty, 850-508-6777 www.jenniferpatty.com Coldwell Banker Hartung & Noblin, Inc.

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Modern onebedroom cabin This modern cabin, Plan HMAFAPW1724 from Homeplans.com, has everything you need in a compact size that’s just right for getaway weekends. The retreat features 456 square feet of finished living space.

A closet holds your gear in the bedroom, which can be furnished with a queensize bed or two bunk beds.

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There’s also room outside on the porch for a sleeping couch (a fun option when the weather is nice) near the wood stove.

After the day’s activities, unwind in the large shower before settling down in front of the living room’s fireplace. Or, take in the sunset from the porch.

The open kitchen holds the essentials: a gas stove, sink, and refrigerator.

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How to handle a frustrating ‘Green’ cleaning can still sicken pets and reluctant home seller

By Gary M. Singer

Fort Lauderdale Sun Sentinel

QUESTION: We found a home and are under contract and working toward the closing date. We’ve noticed recently that the sellers have become more difficult to deal with. We really love the house, but are getting frustrated.

What can we do? – Melanie ANSWER: Your situation is fairly common, and I am not the first real estate professional to remind a buyer that “you’re buying the house and not the seller.”

Maybe the sellers are having second thoughts and have become emotion-

ally attached to the home they raised their kids in and worked on for years.

Maybe they’re forced to unload it due to a divorce or a job loss. Try to feel what they may be going through and approach them with empathy. Let them know that you will take care of the house like they did.

If you try this approach and there still is a conflict, have your real estate agent or attorney deal directly with the sellers.

Let the professionals you’ve hired do their jobs.

In reality, there’s no reason why the buyer and seller should have any contact at all. Typically, no

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good can come from that.

When dealing with a difficult seller, it’s more important than ever to make sure the loan is moving forward and all of your inspections are completed on time. Follow the contract to the letter. You don’t want to give a reluctant seller any reason to wiggle out of the deal.

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

By Sue Manning Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — As the time nears for spring cleaning and companies offer more environmentally friendly alternatives to toxic cleaners, veterinarians say pet owners should keep in mind that what’s green to a human can be dangerous — even deadly — to animals.

Most household cleaners are safe if used as directed on labels, but pet owners who make their own cleansers using natural ingredients don’t have

the warnings or instructions that come with commercial products.

Cats, for example, can get stomachaches from essential oils added for orange, lemon or peppermint scents in cleaners, said Dr. Camille DeClementi, a senior toxicologist at the Animal Poison Control Center run by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Urbana, Ill. Most commercial green products are safe for animals, DeClementi said, but owners should still exercise the

same precautions as with chemical alternatives, such as keeping pets away from an area being cleaned, not using sprays directly on a pet and making sure that dogs don’t chew on the products.

If a product says “Keep out of reach of children,” keep it away from pets too, DeClementi said.

Extra care also should be taken when cleaning around a pet’s area, such as its toys or bedding, the experts say.

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• 3,200 warehouse with 1,600 SF office. $279,000. Can also be leased at $12.00 per square foot. – 2088 N. Monroe St.

4/5 BR BRICK $227,900 Over 3,000 feet, 3.5 baths, brick, convenient West to TCC, FSU, Westside! Make Offer! 545 3419

D CUSTOM NE $256,900 REDUC UCE RED Gardens of Killearn 2805 Paradise, ED wood floors, custom kitchen & baths, on cul-de-sac.

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9332944

Quiet Cul-De-Sac

LEASED

WATERFRONT $239,900 4 Bedroom, Million Dollar Views from Decking & home, Greatly reduced from first offering! 545 3419

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

545-3419

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Continued from Jim Taube, CCIM:

Cell (850) 545 3419 and www.besttallahasseerealestate.com

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

ATLAS RD

3/1.5, carpet, carport, 2631 Windy ridge Dr., W/D connections, $725 2BR/1BA 900 sq ft, $575, HA, W/D hookups, 305 Broward Apt-1 C new carpet, yard 2BR/1.5 BA, Carpet, s e r v i c e i n c l . Q u i e t Mid-town, $675/mo dead end street. special 1/2 753-B Pointe Ct. Move-in month free. Avail now 2/1 Carpet, Full Kitchen Kent Strauss Mgmt & W/d connections $600 Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com

1579-A Live Oak Dr., 2BR/1BA Brick. Tile floors 2Br/1Ba 800sqft., $595, CH/A, ceiling fans, W/D C H A , W / D h o o k u p s , hookup. Fenced back avail 3/15 Kent Strauss Mgmt & yard. No dogs. NonRealty, Inc. 877-2284 smoker. 313 W. 7th Ave www.kstraussmgmt.com $650/mo. 850-385-3664

RE/MAX Professionals Realty

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

DUPLEX FOR RENTUNFURNISHED

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DUPLEX FOR RENTUNFURNISHED

222-8702 Meridian Mgmt. Realtor

BARBARA DICKSON SELLS HOMES 4BR - 2 ACRE - $243,900!

Shows New! High Ceilings, Rich Wood Floors, Rich Tile, Stainless Kitchen, Luxury Jacuzzi Master! Screenporch, Sep. Shop, 2 Car Garage!

9328673

Myers Park

2502 Holton Street Leon Arms is now 1 MONTH FREE accepting applications Capital Walk Luxury Offers an independent f o r 2 & 3 b e d r o o m Apartments living facility for persons apartments.

850-576-7368 who are either 62 years All applications must RichPropertiesFL.com of age or older and/or meet HUD’s eligibility 9332568 handicapped. Rent is guidelines for assisted based upon income housing as rent based BETWEEN HOSPITALS and applicants must on income.

2BR/1, carpet, hookups meet HUD's eligibility For more information Miccosukee Estates, no requirements. For more contact us at dogs. $600 + $425 dep information contact (850) 576-7308 M-F 8-5 2061 Rickards 893-1336 Casa Calderon TDD 1-800-995-8770 9330320 Apartments 800 W. Virginia St. 9331763 Close to State Offices Tallahassee, FL 32304 850-222-4026 1356-A Linda Ann Dr., 1Br/1Ba 700sqft, $425, TDD: 800-955-8771 9333033 CHA, tile floors, Deck, 9333337 avail now FIRST MONTH FREE! Magnolia Villas Kent Strauss Mgmt & 2BR near Myers Park & Quality 1BR & 2BR apts.

2BR/1BA $575 Realty, Inc. 877-2284 downtown, hardwood Water, Sewer, on-site Starting at $395 + dep www.kstraussmgmt.com floors, CH/A, lease, no laundry 224-5916 pets, $585/mo 251-8093 No pets. 850-561-4226

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APARTMENTS FOR RENTUNFURNISHED

• Northampton Shopping Center - Great location

LEASED

off Thomasville Road & Kerry Forest.

Agent: Kee Elwell: • Mobile Home Park in North Tallahassee with 35 units located on 15 acres and includes several homes

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3840 E Millers Bridge Rd. - 4BD/3BA, 4,231 sqft. Beautiful Custom brick home by Tom Ertl in Bobbin Trace. This home is located at the end of a cul-de-sac on an .85 acre lot. Home is complete with beautiful wood columns and exquisite woodwork throughout home. 12 ft ceilings, tons of natural light from oversized windows.

Master Suite has double walk-in closets and seating area. Hardwood floors in living areas, tile in kitchen & baths, carpet in bedrooms. Heated & Cooled Sunroom with built-in speakers. Back tile patio. Large fenced in backyard. $599,900

3128 Obrien Drive - Killearn home with soaring ceilings and tons of charm! 4 BD/3BA, 3,735 sqft. Complete with hardwood floors, tiles Florida room with wall to wall windows, custom cabinets and Corian countertops. Features include custom molding, 8’ doors, irrigation system, over-sized garage, completely fenced backyard, wood blinds on windows, entertainment sound system, security system, and window seats in additional bedrooms, all throughout home. Large split level deck on the back of home, great for entertaining.

Large Master suite with his/hers walk-in closets, spacious bath room with his/hers vanities, soaking tub and separate shower, and sitting area with access to the Florida room.

Additional features: oversized 2 car garage and Durock Stucco exterior (with inspection report). $469,000

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

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l NE - Centerville Court 3/2 $1150 and $1200 l NW - Nugget 2/2 with office $850 Cindy Cooper 545-8076 Georgia Turner 510-4286 www.TLHRealEstate.com

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Lg 2/1.5, E. Park area, new carpet, energy efficient, screen porch $695/mo 877-2427 after 6

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Off Stone Rd

1403 A-2 Stone Rd., 2Br/2Ba, 980sqft., $675, new carpet, CHA, W/D hookups, Private courtyard, avail now Kent Strauss Mgmt & Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com

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HOUSES FOR RENTUNFURNISHED 2032 Shady Oaks Dr., 3BR/2BA, eat-in kitchen new paint & carpet, no pets $1125. 661-2160

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3/2 wood flooring, Den, CH/A, W/D, $995/mo

Chemonie Crossing

2 ACS NE TALLAHASSEE sq.ft. 4BR/2.5BA, 3200 Abbington Lane 3600 2 workshops totalling 4/2, carpet, full kitchen, 1200 sq.ft. Great school corner lot, CH/A, game zones. $2700/mo. room, $1300. Avail 1-15 850-264-9010 1704 Atkamire 9179OldChemonieRoad.com 9331123 3/1.5 carpet, 1122 sq ft. w/d incl $850/mo.

Huntington Woods 3151 Huttersfield Cir., 3Br/2Ba 1262sqft, $995, Meridian Mgmt. Realtor C H A , w / d H o o k u p s , 9332936 garage, wooded backyard, avail 4/10 Kent Strauss Mgmt & 3BD/1BA $500/MO!!! Realty, Inc. 877-2284 Capitola Rd, Move-in www.kstraussmgmt.com 9333551 R e a d y ! O w n e r Financing available. Immaculate 3/2.5 w/lots of amenities.

Quiet area 931-622-3942 9333499 Avail. 4/6. Credit check req’d. $1400. 509-1428 9332986 3BR/1BA, new paint & carpet, CH/A, fenced l 1 0 8 5 S u t o r R d 1 / 1 yard, carport. 5 mi. S. of Vaulted ceiling,laundry off kitchen & outside Capitol. $675/mo.

Avail. now. 408-3406 or storage area. $525 l 1968 Portland 3/2.5 305-320-4005 9332701 with fenced yard & washer/dryer. $770 l3424 Gardenview 3/2 open and airy split plan w/ fireplace, lovely shaded back yard.

Avail. April $1950 l 800 Bragg 3/1, 4024 Mahan Dr. hardwood floors, lots of $1250/mo. storage $800 l2121 Faulk Dr. 3/1 w/ 735 Wailes St. fireplace & hardwood $1300/mo. floors. Big shaded fenced yard. $950 1735-B S. MLK Blvd.

MAGNOLIA PROPERTIES $675/mo.

AND INVESTMENTS. 386-8660 Call Megan Ornelas, magnoliapropertiesinc.com Real Estate Agent 9332729 (850) 567-6565

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Lake Jackson Home

5354 Tower Rd., 3Br/2Ba 1064sqft., $895, CHA,W/D Hookups, avail now Kent Strauss Mgmt & Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com

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Thomasville Rd., 2/1, secluded, deck, shed, trees in pasture, $470/ mo, lease, 510-7959

Ochlockonee River

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Small 2BR house, CH/A, new carpet/paint, super clean. In-town.

No pets. $495/mo.

629 Osceola. 562-5410

Small home, NW, culde-sac, avail. April, great neighbors , 1st & last due at rental. 510-9611

WOODLAND DR.

2BD/1.5BA Wooded lot.

Newly renovated.

Shared rec room. $890/mo 850-309-0487 9330973

MOBILEFOR HOMES /LOTS RENT

1 Month Free Rent $99 Deposit Bad Credit OKAY

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

9332869

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Reduced Pkwy Commercial

FOR SALE

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

$150-$230/office! Free utils.! 1 to 3 room suites, Amazing outside entrance! Near Investments!!

TMH. Some furniture.

Nice!!! Owner/Realtor l1657 Live Oak Drive, 4 850-878-3957 duplexes located near 9332532 the Parkway, state offices and shopping $565,000. l 1207 N. M L King Blvd. 4 buildings with 11 * AMPLE PARKING units total, 1 duplex 800 - 10,000 sq.ft a1 nB dR /3 1t rBi pAl .e xFeus l al lyl Close to downtown, occupied $405,000. new building. l 1825-1855 S. Call 878-0823 Gadsden St. 4 duplexes 9328501 with each side 2BR/1BA, $520,000.

Call Elizabeth Strauss for more information Professional rooms $185 850-509-9411.

Kent Strauss Mgmt & & up. E. Park, near Realty, Inc. 877-2284 Capital Cir. Utilities & www.kstraussmgmt.com janitorial incl. 509-8818

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3 BR/2 BA doublewide approx. 1600 sq. ft. on M/I special 1mn. Free nice lot in Woodville. l 1310 Paul Russell Rd., 10073 Blue Waters Rd. $ 1 6 0 0 , 2 0 0 0 S q F t . , 7 Owner finance 508-0872 l a r g e o f f i c e s , l a r g e www.lotsunlimited.com 9333012 lobby, conference room, break room, 2 5 BR/2BA approx. 2,100 sq. ft. doublewide on bathrooms, Avail. Now l1310-A Paul Russell Rd large lot off W.W. Kelley Rd. Owner financing. $425, 500 SqFt. One $89,900. 508-0872 large office, utilities www.lotsunlimited.com incl. Avail now 9331008 Kent Strauss Mgmt & 5 BR/2BA approx. 2,100 Realty, Inc. 877-2284 sq. ft. doublewide on www.kstraussmgmt.com large lot off W.W. Kelley 9333393 Rd. Owner financing. $89,900. 508-0872 www.lotsunlimited.com

Call Jesse Dumas at 850-656-2920.

Broker/Owner

9333478

MOBILE HOMES/LOTS

9333116

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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

Searching for a Real Estate Loan?

7 New Models Starting Soon

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9333094

Short run to the Gulf.

30 min. from downtown 2BR/2BA. Avail. 5/1. $990/mo. 850-264-9010

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

If giving is one of the family

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Pets Ok Fenced Great Area 917-880-9625

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2BR/1BA. 902 Angela Dr Leon Co. on 1 acre. lNW - Paula Drive 3/1.5 in$550/mo.

1st. + sec. $1000. Off N Monroe dep. 850-421-1014 l NW - Flagstone 3/3 9333043 $1500 avail June 1st 2BR/2BA Fort Braden, Cindy Cooper 545-8076 no pets/smoking. CH/A Georgia Turner 510-4286 $600 + dep. Refs req’d. www.TLHRealEstate.com Avail now 850-510-1018

FROM THE $260’s

850-545-8491 For More Information

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2590 & 2578 Manassas Way

416 McDaniel St., 2Br/1Ba 1100sqft., $1200, CHA, W/D, Hardwood Floors, Garage, Fireplace, avail 6/7 Kent Strauss Mgmt & Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com

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9330944

Midtown Cottage House

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2586 Manassas Way, Sales Model

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B eautiful New Homes in Bull Run

HOUSES FOR RENTUNFURNISHED

Hill, 3/2, tile floor, 2303 Dozier Dr Arbor fireplace, fenced back MIDTOWN - 3BD/2BA 3/1 new carpet & roof, yard. No smoking/pets. L o c a t i o n ! S p a c i o u s full kitchen, hookups, Refs reqd. $975/mo. + brick home. Hardwood carport, $775/mo $1000 dep 850-510-6886 f l o o r . $ 1 5 1 5 / m o 9333061 850-309-0487 428 Glenview Dr

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4025 Colleton Ct., 2Br/2.5Ba 1250sqft., CHA, W/D, utilities incl., Garage parking, $1200 Avail 3/8 Kent Strauss Mgmt & Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com

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HOUSES FOR RENTUNFURNISHED

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ACREAGE, FARMS, GROVES

GENERAL REAL ESTATE

GEORGIA PROPERTY FOR SALE

An Equestrian Dream!

Rumberger Stables.

11.4 ac in Monticello, FL, only 20 minutes from Tallahassee.

3BR/2BA ranch house 6 outbldgs, 3,836 linear ft of three rail board fencing, 2 paddocks, 2 grazing pastures, 2 wooded pastures, open grass riding area. Priced under appraised value at 299k.

Call Luke Murphy, Realtor, 850-597-4441 Southern Forestry Realty

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

Ga. Property for Sale Early County lCovey Roost 282ac+/w/pond & cabin, lCrossroads Plantation 1800ac+/- Spring Creek l Andell Farms 250ac+/- 3 BR house, 3 ponds.

Calhoun County l Arlington---Conner Farm (450ac+/-) w/cabin. plantationservicesinc.com Call Lee Walters office 229-888-2500 cell 229-343-3830

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35 ACRES (HWY 270 (AKA) SHADY REST RD.) Zoned one Home per acre. Great Development potential Paved road frontage. $169,900.

JASON C. HARRELL 445-4277 OR 539-1000 www.harrellrealty.net HHHHHHHHHH

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COASTAL/BEACH PROPERTY FOR SALE Live Oak Island just 30 min S. of Tallahassee.

House lot w/3-utility sheds, highest lot on island,also 2 add’l canal lots. All 3 lots $85,000.

1246 Live Oak Island 850-997-4035 / 590-3623

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LAKE-RIVERFRONT FOR SALE

HOME SITE

l 48 Acres of Beautiful hardwoods & pines! $4700/acre!

Call Mary Dale Joyce 224-2300

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

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REAL ESTATE AUCTION REAL ESTATE AUCTION Crawfordville 3BR/2BA Single Family On-line Bidding now www.abalauction.com Abal Auction Real Estate 850-510-2501 au3239 Lic. RE Broker

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QUADS/TRIPLEXES FOR SALE INVESTMENT PROPERTY By owner. Quad.

2BR/1BA per unit. Near hospitals. 229-228-6998

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Ochlockonee River

2BR/2BA on the river.

Deep water access, floating dock, 1 mi. N. of state park. $190,000 Call Matt 850-264-9010 OWNER FINANCE $0 DOWN

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Close-in. Large yard.

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Newly renovated. Must be seen! $499,999 850-668-7150

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AAA Bargain for Investors or Home OPEN HOUSE Owners!! $15,100 below appraisal! $49,900! Like Open 2-5 Sunday new 2/1, 701 sqft. Total 8795 Minnow Creek remodel!! Off Lake Killearn Lakes Bradford near FSU/FAMU B E A U T I F U L T A L Q U I N Owner/Realtor 878-3957 M o v e i n r e a d y 3 / 2 , New appliances, wood LAKE FRONT 2BR mobile 9332544 floors, lush landscaping home & 2 boat houses, $159,700.

510-2046 covered pier and lots M. Miller, Keller Williams more. Just lowered 9333431 $30,000 $239,900. CR. 9332704 Open Sat & Sun 2-5 4803 Heathe Dr. C l o s e - i n N o r t h 2 / 1 FOXCROFT, 3/2 - 1870 20 DOCKABLE ACRES: hardwood floors, big sq. ft. new roof, $199K landscaped lot. Loads Heather Johnson St. Lucie Waterway.

322-2492 $159,500. 45mins boat of potential $89,900.

JRW. Ketcham Realty Group Atlantic; 5mins boat 9333369 9333084 Lake Okeechobee.

Beautiful land, abundant wildlife.

Gated/Privacy.

888-716-2259 Gulf Atlantic Land, Broker.

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2884 U.S. Hwy. 98 E, Carrabelle - Waterfront 3 BR/2 BA Home w/Dock 3149 U.S. Hwy. 98 E, Carrabelle - Gulf View 3 BR/2 BA Home

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2007 gorgeous home in Havana Country Club Estates. 3419 SF, 4BD/3BA. Overlooks #3 green & backs up to #9 tee. Granite counters, hardwood floors, stainless appliances, Rinnai water heater, Italian travertine tile, vaulted & trey ceilings, stone fireplace & kitchen bar. 400 SF. bonus room upstairs. 950 SF walk-out basement w/windows (potential in-law/teen suite.)

N. Monroe (Hwy 27), L Country Club Dr, L Live Oak Lane

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

Classic Ranch pool home on almost an acre.

2011 seamless Metal Roof. 2 Master BD’s.

Large 24x26 Garage. Large energy efficient windows. MLS# 230978 N. Meridian or N. Monroe to W. Lakeshore Drive

NEW LISTING! 4 Bedroom 3 full Bath family home with separate Living Room, Dining Room; open Kitchen and Family Room w/ Fireplace. Enjoy large Sunroom overlooking fenced backyard. 2 car Garage. Home Warranty to buyer. MLS# 232540 Shamrock or Kerry Forest to Shannon Lakes to Bantry Bay.

BARBARA JACKSON 850-841-9779 BARBARAJACKSON.INFO

AMBER & DAVE WHETSTONE 850-570-8242 WWW.WHETSTONEFLORIDAHOMES.COM

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

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

LEA MANIFOLD 850-443-2649 LEAMANIFOLD@AOL.COM

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9408 BUCK HAVEN TRAIL $219,900

1627 NEW LEGEND COURT $235,000

9031 WINGED FOOT DR. $615,000

4054 MCLEOD DRIVE $164,500

2814 ROYAL ISLE DRIVE $389,000

Exceptionally Nice 3BR/2BA home, with split bedroom plan, in Killearn Lakes. Vaulted Ceiling, Large Eat-In Kitchen, 2-Car Side Entry Garage. Backs up to green space.

MLS#231693 T’ville rd., L Bannerman Rd., R Tekesta, L Deer Lakes, L Buck Haven. L Buck Haven

In Beautiful Golden Eagle. True 3 bedroom 2 bath single story patio home. Call today for information on updates.

Immaculate 5BD/4BA PLUS office, with concrete pool and waterfall. Quality throughout including travertine tile in all rooms except bedrooms and office. 12’ coffered ceilings, surround sound and huge covered lanai with brick pavers to enjoy the ambience of the pool and 9th FAIRWAY of Golden Eagle golf course. MLS#232453

Wonderful, well maintained home w/huge great room, vaulted ceilings, stone fireplace, new roof in 2013, new HVAC in 2010, screened porch, screened in-ground pool, private fenced yard and large 2 car garage.

MLS#232278

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

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

VIRGINIA GLASS 850-599-2645 VAGLASS@AOL.COM

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

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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