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Creating style with stencils

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Whether it’s a pattern you create on a wall of your home or perhaps a design to embelish a piece of furniture, stencils offer virtually limitless possibilities as a decorating tool. See the story, PAGE 4.

Paint tests distinguish great from good Brand quality can change with time

By Alan J. Heavens The Philadelphia Inquirer

The one job most of us do ourselves is paint.

For example, I repainted the walls along the staircase after nicking them with a Morris chair we move upstairs each winter so the

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Christmas tree has a spot in the living room.

I touched up a window frame here, a wall there, and plan to give the exterior of the house a fresh coat of paint in the spring – May is always a good month, although late September to early November is ideal.

I’ve been using paints without volatile organic compounds exclusively for three years now, and they appear to do the trick.

While choosing paint should involve thought and investigation, too many of us just run to the home center, pick a color, and start slapping it on.

Even the familiar is not necessarily a good choice.

“When choosing paint, don’t assume a leading brand you swore by last time will do just as well this time around,” said Bob Markovich, home and yard editor for Consumer Reports.

“Our tests found paints can vary year to

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Sterling Custom Homes Sees Positive Consumer Sentiment TBA Member-Exhibitors North Florida Home Show

Builders Jay Culley and Tim Bozeman of Sterling Custom Homes were among the 30plus Tallahassee Builders Association (TBA) members who exhibited at the recent North Florida Home Show and like their colleagues in home building, remodeling, residential design and building supply, they witnessed an amazingly strong turnaround in consumer attitudes from previous shows.

“It’s like a light switch went on in the minds of people who were looking for the ‘right time’ to build, remodel or make that major purchase to improve their home,” said Culley. “People have decided that the ‘right time’ is now.”

This custom home in Monticello illustrates the design Culley attributes the attitude adjustment and construction skills that have Sterling Custom Homes poised for a banner year in 2013. to a number of factors. The Presidential election is over. The economy seems to be 100-mile wide geographic area with homes on a more positive track. The unemployment under construction from Bainbridge (GA) rate is falling. And, perhaps most important down to Carrabelle on the Gulf coast, and of all, interest rates for new-home and home- building in notable communities such as improvement financing are at historic lows Southwood and Centerville Conservation. (under 4 percent for most home loans) and “From our experience at the Home Show, most surely will start to rise over the next we expect this to be one of our best years,” two years. says Culley. “If a reasonable number of the

“People seem to feel they just cannot wait any longer and many told us exactly that at the Home Show,” said Culley.

Based in Tallahassee, Sterling Homes builds homes priced from $90,000 to $500,000 in a

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prospects turn into clients, we should build between 18 and 24 homes in 2013.”

Sterling Custom Homes can be contacted at (850) 733-3300 or by emailing jay@ sterlinghomes.us.

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year – and a bigger name does not always equal a better product,” he said.

In Consumer Reports’ tests of interior paints, Clark+Kensington, available only at Ace, was tops in satin and semigloss finishes.

While new formulas have improved some paints, others performed worse than they did just a year ago in Consumer Reports’ tests. Compared with earlier versions, the Behr Premium Plus Satin Enamel wasn’t quite as good at hiding and became dull when cleaned.

Some paints, such as Olympic One Flat Enamel, improved at hiding.

Better hiding also helped move Valspar Signature matte and semigloss up in Consumer Reports’ ratings, joining Behr in besting Benjamin Moore, which costs roughly twice as much, among flat and semigloss paints.

You can check out the complete test results in the March issue.

Before we leave Consumer Reports, here are some tips for choosing paint.

Since colors often look different in different lights, Consumer Reports suggests buying a sample, painting a patch and living with it for a day or two before buying more.

Here are three more things to consider: 1. Go online before hitting the store. Manufacturer and retailer websites and Facebook pages offer a wealth of tips on choosing colors, including photo galleries of finished rooms and calculators to help consumers figure out how much paint they need.

2. Find the perfect color. Certain hues are specific to a brand, but retailers can often match colors. Paint-color formula books and colormatching computer technology mean consumers don’t have to rely solely

on the skills of a salesclerk, though one with a good eye and mixing equipment with clean nozzles may be able to match colors, too.

3. Match sheen to surface. The best lowluster satin and eggshell paints offer easy hiding and durability, making them ideal for most surfaces. Flat paints hide flaws better but are less resistant to stains and smudges, so use them in low-traffic areas. Semigloss works well for trim and other surfaces that don’t need to be wiped frequently, because repeated cleaning will dull most finishes.

Question: We have a white, fiberglass laundry tub into which the water from our air conditioner drains. This summer, for the first time, orange stains developed wherever the water dripped into the tub. What can I use to remove these unsightly stains? I really have no idea what to use that will not harm the tub.

Answer: It’s probably rust. I’ve heard that RustAid Bathroom Spray Gel does the job and does no harm. Check the Internet for a source.

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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Stencils adds style, character to any decor

By Mary Beth Breckenridge Akron Beacon Journal

Stenciling has gotten sassy.

No longer is the craft limited to fusty designs and Colonial borders.

Today’s stenciling is bigger, bolder and fashionably fresh.

“It’s become more of a decorator statement,” said Jane Gauss, a nationally recognized stenciling expert who has written multiple books on the subject. She said simple, graphic motifs are especially popular, often used to create overall patterns on walls, floors and other surfaces.

Subdued metallics are big in stenciling, too, and so are raised designs created with plaster or similar materials. Gauss, a former Hudson, Ohio, resident, used both looks in her current home in North Port, Fla. — a damask pattern done in metallic glazes on the master bathroom walls, and three-dimensional accents on her formerly plain kitchen cabinets.

Stenciling has made a comeback as handcrafting has gained new appreciation, said Gauss and Melanie Royals, founder of stencil maker Royal Design Studio in Chula Vista, Calif. (www.royaldesignstudio.com).

This simple nursery chandelier stencil is by Royal Design Studio and picks up the contrasting colors used in the room. AKRON BEACON JOURNAL/MCT

The craft allows do-ityourselfers to put a personal stamp on their projects. “So you still have

the bragging rights,” Royals said.

All-over patterns in designs such as chevrons,

Moroccan motifs, oversized florals and typography are a hot trend, creating the look of wallpaper without the commitment.

Especially popular is a subtle tone-on-tone look, created by stenciling the design in a slightly lighter or darker hue of the background color. “It’s really very livable,” Royals said.

Often stenciling is used on feature walls, such as a fireplace wall or the wall behind a headboard, she said. Ceilings, hard-surface floors and floor coverings such as sisal or short-napped rugs are sometimes decorated with stencils, as are

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materials such as glass, tile and fabric.

And of course, stenciling fits right in with the current painted-furniture craze.

Hudson artisan Sandra Camp used a reverse stenciling technique to dress up a few secondhand furniture pieces she repainted for a recent Homegirl barn sale organized by her neighbor, Gina Bishop (www.homegirlshop.com).

Camp used stenciling paper with a low-tack adhesive to create floral and aquatic designs, which she adhered to the furniture before painting the pieces. When she removed the stencils, the original wood grain showed through the designs.

At Funky Junk Boutique in Seville, Ohio, owner Michele Venus sometimes uses stencils to adorn her repurposed furniture. She might use an overall pattern to add interest to a desk top or dress up drawer fronts, she said.

Sometimes she uses a traditional stenciling brush to apply the paint, and sometimes she uses a paint roller.

Royals still prefers the traditional technique of applying paint with a nearly dry stencil brush in a pouncing or swirling motion, but many people like to use foam rollers instead, she said.

Latex wall paint or acrylic craft paint are fine for stenciling, she said, or you can use oil paints for a sheer look or specially made stencil creams. If you use latex wall paint, she recommended buying samplesize quantities of a goodquality paint.

And buy good-quality brushes or stencil rollers, she advised.

“You just want to get it done and enjoy it and not have to do any touch up,” she said.

Wannabe home buyers outpace sellers

By Julie Schmit USA Today

LAFAYETTE, Calif. —

There are no “For Sale” signs on Moraga Boulevard, a street of 116 homes in the San Francisco Bay area.

Nationwide, the supply of existing homes for sale has fallen for seven straight months, hitting an almost eight-year low in January, the National Association of Realtors says.

Competing offers for the same homes are rising in more markets, especially in the West.

Much of the country is now a seller’s market, the Realtors group says, just one year into a potential housing recovery following the worst downturn since the Great Depression.

The shortage of sellers, a force behind higher prices, is expected to ease as prices rise, economists say.

But a return to healthy inventory levels could take years.

Rising prices spurred expectations that more sellers would appear. But listing data for 2013 show no such turnaround.

In January, homes listed for sale were down almost 17 percent yearover-year in 146 major markets, data from Realtor.com show. Two dozen markets saw drops in excess of 25 percent, including many in California but also Seattle, Atlanta, Minneapolis and Washington, D.C. All have a smaller supply of homes for sale than the national average of 4.2 months.

That number, from the Realtors association, means that if no more homes came on the market, they would all sell in 4.2 months at the current sales pace.

Many homeowners are still equity-poor.

Nationwide, almost 28 percent of homeowners

with home loans owe more on their loans than their homes are worth, data from market watcher Zillow show. That’s 13.8 million homeowners.

They’d likely have to write a check to sell, especially if they have to pay a Realtor.

An even bigger chunk of mortgaged homeowners — 45 percent — have less than 20 percent equity. That much is generally needed to sell, pay a Realtor commission and have a hefty enough down payment to get the best loan terms to buy again.

Others are waiting for prices to go even higher.

With prices rising, “There’s no rush to sell,” says Realtor Michele Schuler, with Coldwell Banker Bain near Seattle.

“At the same time, there’s a lot of fear. If they sell, will they find another place to live?”

Tighter mortgage loan standards also make buying and selling harder to pull off. Lenders often used to extend lines of credit against existing homes so move-up buyers could raise down payments to buy. They’re far less likely to do that now, says Karen Mayfield, national mortgage sales manager for the Bank of the West. Income qualifications are also tougher.

In 23 markets tracked by online brokerage Redfin, including 12 in the West, 46 percent fewer bank-owned listings were added in the first six weeks of this year vs. the same time last year.

The supply of existing homes for sale peaked in July 2010, with a 12.1month supply, the National Association of Realtors says.

Moraga Boulevard offers other clues as to the dearth of home sellers.

The street is popular because of its proximity to downtown and local schools. It’s favored by young families, who often

move up and out as families and budgets expand, and by downsizers leaving bigger homes.

More than half of the boulevard’s homeowners have more than 20 percent equity in their homes or own them outright, according to ForeclosureRadar, which tracks real estate markets in five Western states.

Before prices started to tank here, four to six homes on the street turned over every year, based on data from real estate website Trulia.

“More people are saying, ‘I’m perfectly content to stay,’” says Clark Thompson, a broker at local real estate firm Village Associates.

Brad Sarsfield couldn’t find a home in Seattle.

His family is moving to a suburb 25 minutes away.

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Everyone Loves a Bargain Othell Broger, SFR Broger Real Estate Services Inc.

I like a bargain (an advantageous purchase, especially one acquired at less than the usual cost). I clip coupons to save on numerous items, from cereal to ink. I shop at discount stores such as Sams Club and Dollar General. Am I the only one?

The real estate market today is still a bargain for those looking to purchase a home. For example, you may have heard of REO (Real Estate Owned) properties. An REO property is one that is in the possession of a lender as a result of foreclosure or forfeiture. Whether you are purchasing an REO property that is heavily discounted or buying a new home and taking advantage of the lower interest rates of today—or both—there are bargains to be had.

During my tenure in real estate there have been dips and peaks in the market, some of which were easily overlooked by the general public. The crater we recently visited was noticed by all, but only taken advantage of by a few. What do I mean? When home prices hit bottom about 18 months ago (in my opinion), investors were purchasing the bulk of the REO inventory instead of owner-occupants. I understand that some could not purchase due to job loss or other factors, but there have always been some who could and did not. I heard phrases like: “Well, I am waiting to see what the market will do” or “I may get laid off due to the bad job market.” Reasonable assumptions, but this thought process does not allow anyone to move forward and take advantage of the opportunity these bargains present.

The real estate market will always go up and down, through peaks and valleys. We cannot determine when or for how long with certainty, but I can clearly say that through my time in this business, someone was always selling, someone was always buying, and a bargain was there to be had.

Take advantage of the bargains available in today’s market: record low interest rates and discounted home prices—whether through REO and short sales, or the traditional home sale. Everyone loves a bargain; wouldn’t you agree?

THE BOTTOM LINE

LEON COUNTY, FL As of 2/6/2013

Active Listings

SUPPLY Sold Past Yr 02/12-01/13

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Shape up finances to buy a home

By Alex Veiga AP Business Writer

After years in the doldrums, the housing market appears back on track. Home sales and prices are up, and mortgage rates remain near historic lows, reinvigorating the appeal of homeownership.

But qualifying for a home loan remains a hurdle for anyone without a solid personal balance sheet.

“Now the requirements are much stricter,” says Erin Baehr, a certified financial planner in Stroudsburg, Penn. “You have to have the right income, you have to have the right credit score and you have to have the right down payment to get the best rates out there.”

In addition, a tight supply of homes for sale in many markets means sellers often have the leverage that comes with receiving competing offers. That means buyers with the financial flexibility to raise their offer stand a better chance of winning out — another reason to bolster one’s finances before entering the homebuying fray.

Here are six tips to get financially prepared to purchase a home: » Assess your financial picture and how much house you can afford.

Before you get too involved in looking at listings, take some time to evaluate your finances thoroughly. If you’re a first-time buyer and haven’t been saving money or have been living paycheck to paycheck while dealing with college loans and other debt, you’ll likely have to make major lifestyle changes to get in the best position to buy a

home.

Ultimately, you want to get an idea of how much of your monthly income you can reasonably afford to spend on a home.

Stew Larsen, head of Bank of the West’s mortgage banking division, suggests using a rough formula that lenders use: Add up the monthly house payment – principal, interest, taxes and insurance — and subtract it from your gross monthly income. The house payment shouldn’t be more than 28 percent to 30 percent of the monthly income.

Bankrate Inc. has online calculators that can help estimate how much you can afford based on your income and expenses. Here’s one: http:// apne.ws/12bNGkc. » Budget like you’re already a homeowner.

You’ve figured out roughly how much money you should devote to housing. But can you actually live on that amount, especially when you consider other costs, such as repairs, utilities, which often run higher than in apartments, and if you live in a condominium, homeowner association fees?

Baehr recommends renters calculate the extra monthly costs that come with homeownership and start setting aside that amount. This accomplishes two goals: Saving money for a down payment and getting them accustomed to the financial constraints of homeownership.

“Start to put that money away and see if you can live without it,” Baehr says. “If you can’t do it now, you’re not going to be able to do it later.” » Shoot for 20 percent down.

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“Start to put that money away and see if you can live without it” ERIN BAEHR

Certified financial planner

In order to prepare for a new home purchase, buyers need to take a close look at their current monthly budget, address any problems with their credit score, and begin gathering documents they’ll need in applying for a loan. DAVE HODGES/HOMEFINDER.COM WEEKLY

While some loan programs allow homebuyers to make a down payment of as little as 3.5 percent of the purchase price, experts say you’ll need to save enough for at least a 20-percent down payment in order to get the lowest interest rate and avoid having to pay private mortgage insurance, or PMI. If you’re a military veteran, you can qualify for a loan program that enables veterans to obtain a mortgage without a down payment.

Even if you end up getting a loan that requires private mortgage insurance, once you’ve made enough payments to build your stake in the home to 20 percent, you can apply to have PMI waived. And until then, PMI is tax-deductible.

In addition to a down payment, you’ll also have to set money aside for closing costs, which can run into the hundreds or sometimes thousands of dollars. » Tackle any credit score problems early.

A person’s credit score is a critical element of how lenders determine how much money homebuyers can borrow and at what interest rate.

Baehr says buyers seeking a shot at the most favorable interest rate on a home loan must generally have a FICO score of at least 720 out of 850. Loans backed by the Federal Housing Administration require a FICO score of at least 580, but you’ll pay a higher interest rate.

Prospective homebuyers should check their credit report for any errors that may be weighing down their score. Disputing errors can take months, so it’s best to get this process going well before you’d like to buy a home.

Baehr recommends getting started six months in advance.

A major component of one’s credit score is the ratio between how much credit you have available versus how much debt you’re carrying. You can

improve your credit score by paying down debt over time, another reason to get started well before you apply for a mortgage.

Consumers are entitled to a free credit report every 12 months from each of the credit bureaus: Experian, TransUnion and Equifax. You can get copies at www.annualcreditreport.com .

In addition, avoid taking on new debt in the months before you set out to buy a home, as new loans or credit cards can ding your credit score temporarily.

Even borrowers who like to use their credit cards often and pay down the balance every month should refrain or ease back on using credit cards for a couple of months before applying for a home loan, Baehr says. » Get financial documents in order.

When it comes time to formally apply for the loan, lenders will probe deep into your financial

records.

Get ahead of the requests by pulling together at least three months of bank statements, pay stubs, and at least two years of income tax filings.

If you’re going to be receiving financial help from family on the down payment, the bank will want to know the source.

That might mean that your benefactor may also need to show bank statements related to their financial gift to you as well, Baehr said. » Get preapproved for a loan.

Before you begin your home search, ask a lender to assess how much you can borrow. Once the lender issues you a preapproval letter, it’s a solid indication of what you can spend.

“It’s not like having cash in hand, but it’s almost as close,” Larsen says.

One caveat: Understand the difference between a preapproval letter and being prequalified for a loan.

Being prequalified for a loan doesn’t commit the lender. It’s basically an opinion drawn from a cursory assessment of your financial profile. A preapproval letter is preceded by a thorough credit and income review, though the loan won’t go through until all of the borrower’s financial information is verified.

Inviting front porch For The Associated Press

A wide front porch welcomes you home to this versatile three-bedroom design, Plan HMAFAPW1723 from Homeplans.com.

The plan includes 1,866 square feet of finished living space, with the option to double the size by completing the unfinished basement. A bonus room over the garage offers the possibility of another 288 square feet of space.

Inside, the family room opens to the island kitchen and eating nook. The drop zone in the kitchen's corner provides a great place to charge your phone.

A see-through fireplace and wet bar separate the family room from the flex room, which can serve as a dining room, media space, or den — or all of these, as your family's needs change.

From this space, step out to the screen porch, where you can enjoy the view in less-thanperfect weather.

A decorative ceiling, two walk-in closets and a covered porch make the master suite a special place for relaxing.

Two more bedrooms share a full hall bath. A bonus room above the twocar garage would make a great home theater, private office or craft room.

A downloadable study plan of this house, including general information on building costs and financing, is available at www.houseoftheweek.com. To receive a study plan by mail, please fill out the following order form. Be sure to reference the plan number. To view hundreds of home designs, visit our Web site at www.houseoftheweek.com.

Order this home plan To build this house, order a complete set of construction documents at www.houseoftheweek.com or call toll free (866) 772-1013 and reference the plan number.

At www.houseoftheweek.com , you can browse more than 1,500 other designs, or download a free Study Plan of this design and many others. The Study Plan is a helpful tool for decisionmaking and estimation; it includes valuable coupons to use on the purchase of complete construction documents and modifications. You can also order a paper copy of the Study Plan by calling (866) 772-1013.

House of the Week HMAFAPW1723 is a three-bedroom, two bath versatile home with an inviting porch to welcome guests inside. HOMEPLANS.COM/AP

HMAFAPW1723 DETAILS: Bedrooms: 3+ Baths: 2 full Main floor: 1,866 sq. ft.

Total Living Area: 1,866 sq. ft.

Bonus room: 288 sq. ft.

Garage: 576 sq. ft.

Dimensions: 64-0 x 54-0 Exterior Wall Framing: 2x6 Foundation Options: Standard basement Crawlspace

The first floor, with a three-bedroom design and family room, opens to the island kitchen and eating nook. HOMEPLANS.COM/AP

The second floor, with bonus room above the two-car garage, would make a great home theater, private office, or craft room.

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To be heard, join your homeowners’ association

By Gary M. Singer Fort Lauderdale Sun Sentinel

QUESTION: We live in a community governed by a homeowners’ association. Our board is gradually ignoring more and more of our bylaws, causing the quality and appearance of the community to decline. What can I do? – Don ANSWER: Whether a

co-op, condo or a homeowners’ association, community associations all have rules that control them. They are governed both by state law and by their own internal bylaws. Community association board members are elected by the property owners living in the community. The best thing that you can do to fix your situation is to get

elected to the board of directors.

This way, you will have a say in how your community is run and what services are provided. Associations do need to follow the law and can be sued by a property owner for not doing so.

Of course, suing your association will involve costs and legal fees and will likely create friction

between you and some of your neighbors. Before you take this drastic step, I recommend that you attend your association meetings and politely draw attention to the problems in your community as you see them.

Your board members are neighbors who are volunteering their time to benefit the neighborhood. I strongly rec-

ommend tact in how you address concerns. Talk to some of your neighbors and see if they share your concerns. If they do, get them to attend the board meetings as well and get involved.

While it may become necessary to take legal action to enforce the rules, you will most likely resolve the issues by getting involved and

joining with your neighbors to help your whole community.

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

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1732 Coreywood Ct storage Now 3/3, carpet ,open floor Kent Strauss Mgmt & plan, garage. w/d Realty, Inc. 877-2284 connections: $975/mo www.kstraussmgmt.com 9332251

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Old Bainbridge Beauty

4833 Easy St., 2Br/2Ba 9328472 1170sqft, $775,CHA, w/d Hookups, loft, avail 2784 Beechwood Knolls now $800/mo, 2/2 1100 sq ft.

Kent Strauss Mgmt & New floors, Fresh paint.

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Off Stone Rd

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

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Southwood Gem

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

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HOUSES FOR RENTUNFURNISHED

$495. 2/1, CH/A,W side kitchen equip, deck lg lot, adjoins Natl Forest.

No pets 576-2695

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428 Glenview Dr

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

3200 Abbington Lane

4/2, carpet, full kitchen, corner lot, CH/A, game room, $1300. Avail 1-15

1704 Atkamire

3/1.5 carpet, 1122 sq ft. w/d incl $850/mo.

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3/2 Weems Plantation, 1700 sqft Move in ready 3257 Bodmin Moor Dr. $1400/mo 850-322-7700 3/3, garage, bonus rm, walk-in closets (3) W/D, wood & tile throughout pool access $1000/mo.

1414 Golden Park Ct. 545-6012 or 385-3534 9330747

Chemonie Crossing

2 ACS NE TALLAHASSEE 3600 sq.ft. 4BR/2.5BA, 2 workshops totalling 1200 sq.ft. Great school zones. $2700/mo.

850-264-9010 9179OldChemonieRoad.com

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l 1085 Sutor Rd 1/1 Vaulted ceiling,laundry off kitchen & outside storage area. $525 l 1968 Portland 3/2.5 with fenced yard & washer/dryer. $770 l3424 Gardenview 3/2 open and airy split plan w/ fireplace, lovely shaded back yard.

Avail. April $1950 l8479 Hannary Killearn Lakes 3/2 great room fireplace. Stainless appliances.$1350 l 800 Bragg 3/1, hardwood floors, lots of storage $800 l2121 Faulk Dr. 3/1 w/ fireplace & hardwood floors. Big shaded fenced yard. $950 MAGNOLIA PROPERTIES AND INVESTMENTS. 386-8660 magnoliapropertiesinc.com

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3/1 new carpet & roof, full kitchen, hookups, carport, $775/mo

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Miss a day. Miss a lot.

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MIDTOWN - 3BD/2BA

Location! Spacious brick home. Hardwood floor. $1515/mo 850-309-0487

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

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9332249

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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$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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* AMPLE PARKING 800 - 10,000 sq.ft Close to downtown, new building.

Call 878-0823

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(850) 224-2300.

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

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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

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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MOBILE HOMES/LOTS FOR SALE

3 BR/2 BA doublewide approx. 1600 sq. ft. on nice lot in Woodville.

10073 Blue Waters Rd. 9331594 Owner finance 508-0872 NW 3/2, private lot, w/ www.lotsunlimited.com porch& fenced yard, 9328460 ref. reqd $700/mo. + dep. no dogs, 539-4299 5 BR/2BA approx. 2,100 9330268 sq. ft. doublewide on lot off W.W. Kelley Quiet Area - Nice large Rd. Owner financing.

2/2 $500 3/2 $750/mo + $89,900. 508-0872 dep. No pets. 539-6692 www.lotsunlimited.com

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR RENT

Nice 3/1 home, West side, gated. Fresh paint W/D, carport, extras. l364-B Belmont Rd- 2/2 $795/mo+dep 556-4659 Cottage w/fireplace.

9330360 Fresh paint. Lawn WOODLAND DR. service $800/mo l709 Crossway Rd - 3/2 2BD/1.5BA Wooded lot. off Crawfordville Rd. N e w l y r e n o v a t e d .

Section 8 ok. W/D, $900 S h a r e d r e c r o o m . l 5 6 2 8 N a t u r e L n - $890/mo 850-309-0487 9330973 Spacious 3/2 w/screen porch, 2-car garage, MOBILE HOMES/LOTS fenced yard, all FOR RENT appliances. $1000 l3929 Calle de Santos $495/mo. 2/2, CH/A, W. Spacious 3/2 on 1-acre s i d e , c l e a n , k i t c h e n l o t w / 2 - c a r g a r a g e , equip. hookups, deck, fireplace, W/D & small patio. No pets 576-2695 9332069 screen porch. $1100 l 517 Copeland St Contemporary 3/2 w/ 1 Month Free Rent fenced yard, garage, $99 Deposit W/D & lawn incl. $1100 l1421 S. Bronough St Bad Credit OKAY Upgraded 3/2 across 2 & 3 BRs from $499 from FAMU. Appliances 2 baths,W/D hookups incl. W/D. $1100/mo Enjoy swimming pool l 2414 Ionic Ct Free lawn care, pest Spacious 3/2 w/all control, community appliances incl. W/D & officer. Call 24 hrs a lg. bonus area. $1150 day for Pre-approval. l1615 Sharkey St - Well kept 4/2 close to 459-9334 campus w/stackable www.ilovethemeadows.com W/D. Fenced front 9327754 yard, lawn incl. $300 off 3/2, 3/4 of an ac. W/D, move-in special. $1200 Lg screen porch.1158 l2603 Sadie Ln - 3/2 in K i l l e a r n L a k e s . Doves Hollow. No pets. $750/mo 850-694-3602 Spacious. W/D, $1595 9331919 l1000 Cherry Laurel Large 3/2 brick home 3BR/2BA 4561 Druid Ln in Tanglewood Estates, w/all appliances, 2-car $400/mo. $200 dep. garage, lawn & pest No pets. 980-1968 incl. $1795/mo 9332549 Spirit Realty Inc. of Greensboro - 3BR/2BA Tallahassee 877-4343 doublewide on 60 acs. www.spiritrealtyinc.com No hunting. $700/mo.

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Big, private 6’ wood fence, near Springwood school. Lovely 3/2 w/super separate kitchen, screen porch & garage. $129,900 Owner/Realtor 878-3957

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

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Convenient Piney Z! 730 Eagle View Circle, 4BR/2BA, eat-in kitchen family room, fireplace, deck & more! $245,000 508-7114, Dale Adams, Keller Williams Realty

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9332454 l 9098 Eagles Ridge Great home in Golden Eagle 3-4BR/2BA, open Ochlockonee River floor plan with custom 2BR/2BA on the river. kitchen. Lg. breakfast Deep water access, area to family room floating dock, 1 mi. N. with French doors to c o v e r e d p a t i o a n d of state park. $190,000 Call Matt 850-264-9010 private back yard.

Hardwood floors, high OWNER FINANCE $0 DOWN 9326314 ceilings, double car garage. Possible short sale. $190,000 HOMES $251’S - $500’S l 2481 Papillion off T h o m a s v i l l e R d , 5 4 BR+office+3BA+2 car; bedroom 3.5 bath two Preconstruction; 228-0868 story, living and dining, 7793 Braircreek $257K f a m i l y r o o m 3064 Elmwood $259K w/fireplace, sun room, WWW.TLHomes4U.com m a s t e r b e d r o o m s TLHome4u@yahoo.com down and up. $355,800 D Pan ProPlayers Realty MAGNOLIA PROPERTIES AND INVESTMENTS. 9332402 386-8660 magnoliapropertiesinc.com

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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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Open Sunday 2-4 4700 Tory Sound 1-Story Contemporary Lakefront. $250,000 Jan Soto Realty 850-556-8202

Open Today 2-5PM 11115 Bexhill Ln. Horse Country4BR/4.5BA on 8.32 ac overlooks amazing views of rolling hills. 8 stall barn, fenced & cross fenced, 3 pastures. Renovated home with large country kitchen, stainless appliances, hardwood floors, 2 fireplaces. Lots of space here. $450,000 Jane Lee, 566-4065, Linda Dix Realty. Dir: 90 E past Chaires CR. to Baum. Right and go 1.3 miles to Bexhill.

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

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dining, family room w/brick fireplace, new kitchen counters,new appliances, pretty baths, huge 2 car garage, deck w/swing!

Low low price! Kerry Forest, Left Shannon Lakes, left Whirlaway, L. Chant, rt. Gallant Fox. Barbara Dickson, Remax Professionals Realty 545-3419

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OPEN SUN 2-5 4706 Inisheer Ct. 4BR/2.5BA. Beautiful serene setting. $330K Ken Scheider 510-5192 Navigation Realty

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OPEN SUNDAY 2-5 KILLEARN $184,900 LAKE LAYFEYETTE RICH WOODFLOORS WATER 6468 Down Hill rd Owner built on 1.75 DESIGNER DECOR! acre water front lot.

H o m e h a s a l a r g e NEW WINDOWS THRU basement/workshop.

STAINLESS KITCHEN $285,000. 850-544-5501 __ 6641 MAN O WAR TRAIL gorgeous PEMBRIDGE PLACE Gorgeous, thru! Rich floors, big

Live Oak Island just 30 min S. of Tallahassee.

House lot w/3-utility 9328137 sheds, highest lot on island,also 2 add’l canal lots. All 3 lots $85,000.

1246 Live Oak Island 5370 Carisbrooke Lane, 850-997-4035 / 590-3623 B eautiful 2-Story 9332055 4BR/2.5BA brick home.

20 DOCKABLE ACRES: Newly renovated. Must be seen! $499,999 St. Lucie Waterway.

9328488 $159,500. 45mins boat 850-668-7150 9332407 Atlantic; 5mins boat Lake Okeechobee.

Beautiful land, LOTS FOR SALE OPEN HOUSE abundant wildlife.

Gated/Privacy.

Lafayette Oaks Vacant 3230 Yorktown Dr $160K 888-716-2259 Gulf Lot! 5211 Riviera Drive, Lakeshore. 3/2/2-car Atlantic Land, Broker.

1 Acre corner lot in Open 2-4 228-0868 9330881 desirable established WWW.TLHomes4U.com neighborhood. $80,000.

ProPlayers Realty H OMES $100 ’ S & UNDER 9332356 508-7114, Dale Adams, Keller Williams Realty Open 2-5 Sunday 9332474 AAA Bargain for I n v e s t o r s o r H o m e 552 Rhoden Cove Rd Owners!! $15,100 below Lg family home 4BR+ CALL appraisal! $49,900! Like office, 3/4 ac. lot, new CLASSIFIED new 2/1, 701 sqft. Total roof, AC, tile, separate.

ADVERTISING r e m o d e l ! ! O f f L a k e living,dining family rm, Bradford near FSU/FAMU fireplace $275K 510-2046 Owner/Realtor 878-3957 M. Miller, Keller Williams www.tallahassee.com

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Kerry Forest Pkwy, left Shannon Lakes,Lt, Whirlaway, rt, Man O War! Barbara Dickson, Remax Professionals Realty 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!

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BRICK EASTON $254,900 Custom all brick, almost half acre, cherry cabinets, Huge master, jetted tub, over 1900 feet, Fireplace, living, dining, den, Call 545-3419 Barbara Dickson 3BR LUXURY NE CONDO Just $180,000, over 1600 feet, Garage, pool, tennis, clubhouse, gorgeous decor! Call 545 3419 CREAMPUFF $99,900!

3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage, huge screened porch, short sale, rich wood floors, worth the wait!

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

LAKEFRONT 4BR POOL 3216 Shady Hawk Lane on 3.38 acres! Almost 3,000 feet, rich woodfloors, granite Kitchen, 3 car garage, giveway at $429,900! call 5453419

LUXURY NE $129,900 2416 Needle Palm Way, Gorgeous Townhome, rich wood floors, gorgeous fireplace, huge deck in large fenced yard!

6392 WILLIAMS ROAD – MAKE OFFER Gorgeous kitchen,lux. baths, walkin closets!

Almost new subdivision, model home, upgrades! Lux. baths, kitchen, Reduced $219,900. Very Negotiable.

LUXURY KILLEARN $154,900 $139,900-PORCH-CUTE! 3BR, 2.5BA, overlooks golf course! Private Patio, Roof few Eastside, like new, separate Master, 2 nice baths, roomy years new! Freshly painted, new carpet, fireplace, one of garage, private yard, reduced to sell. few 3 bedrooms!

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

3300 GALLANT FOX TRAIL $167,000 Almost 3,000 feet, Gorgeous, few years new! Granite New Roof, recent heat/air. Lovely Tile floors in living,dining, family rooms, fireplace. New kitchen counters,stainless kitchen, huge screened porch, high ceilings, Luxury Master appliances, new rich bedroom carpet, 545 3419 Suite, reduced over $100,000 to $295,000!

OPEN SUNDAY 2-5 ALL BRICK $115,000!

6641 MAN O WAR TRAIL Traditional intown neighborhood, new roof 2 car garage GORGEOUS NE $184,900 plus workshop, washer/dryer, fans, Covered porches!

Rich wood floors, Stainless kitchen, Dream Decor! New Energy saver Windows, Big Fenced yard! Call 545 3419 Close to work, colleges!

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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 MICCOSUKEE BY MDS Just $209,000, perfect Med Office,Drs,Dentists,Offices, Brick on Large Lot, lots Parking! 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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WATERFRONT $239,900 4 Bedroom, Million Dollar Views from Decking & home, Greatly reduced from first offering! 545 3419

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1938 MALLORY SQUARE $215,000

121 N. DUVAL STREET $275,000

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2960 SETTLERS BLVD. N $145,000

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4BR/3BA NE Jeff West custom-built brick home w/pool. Over .50 acres, screened porch & deck, fenced yard. Wood floors, fireplace, soaring ceilings, spacious gourmet kitchen w/granite, extensive millwork. Chiles school zone.

Ox Bottom Road, L on Ox Bottom Manor, R on Meadow Ridge.

Close convenient neighborhood. 3 bedroom 2.5 bath homes, with hardwood floors, 9’ ceilings, 2 car garage, screened porch, Koi pond and much more. Must see!!

Centerville or Miccosukee Road, turn on Centre Point Blvd, turn on Mallory Square.

Spectacular Historic Home in Quincy w/ separate Office/Cottage. 5BD/3BA, High Ceilings, Pine Floors, house remodeled in 90’s. Upstairs HVAC replaced 2010.

Fireplaces in all rooms. Rm’s open onto central hallway. House on the Historic Register. In Curry family since 1902. MLS# 216237 I-10 W, Exit Hwy 90 to Quincy. R @ 1st light on N. Duval Street

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

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

JIM BUTLER, REALTOR 850-933-9005 PICTURES AT CAREYHARTREALTORS.COM

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2744 OAKLEIGH COURT $172,000

2305 GLENSHIRE COURT $195,000

2110 TRESCOTT DRIVE $330,000

1422 SILVER PINE LANE $350,000

PRICE REDUCED! Great home for first time buyer or down sizing, nestled in a cul-desac of popular Killearn Commons. Large master, new AC, spacious yard, community pool within walking distance.

Kinhega to Deerlake, L on Greenland, L Charrington Forest to Oakleigh Ct. DALLETT REARDON TEAM 850-528-3285 SANDY@ISELLTALLAHASSEE.NET 850-510-2511 KATHY@TALLAHASSEEHOMESELLER.COM

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Very nice home w/updated kitchen & baths.

Over 1800 sq ft. Roof 2000, Screened porch 2006, stove & dishwasher 2004, refrigerator & backsplash 2012. Lots of space for the family with an additional sunroom & large screened porch. Deck & outdoor grill area.

Fenced yard w/ privacy fence at rear and front, chain on sides. Storage shed included.

Nice laminate floors in common areas.

Split floor plan, brick w/wood flooring.

Japanese soaking tub in Master BD. Large great room & living room, separate Dining Room, extra room for an office on the back.

Large screened porch. Screened pool in ground. High ceilings throughout, a lot of details and room.

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

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

Very nice, spacious home located on a corner lot in a quiet neighborhood. 3BR/2BA. New windows, oven. All repairs done.

Large FR w/vaulted ceiling & Bay Window.

DR w/wood burning stove. Huge Kitchen w/Custom Pantry & slide out Cabinets.

Screened Porch overlooking a huge fenced backyard. Side-entry, oversized 2 car garage. Seller provides home warranty.

North on Monroe, L on Fred George Rd, L on N. Settlers Blvd.

NADIA SCHEFFERS • 850-264-9005 SCHEFFERSREALESTATE.COM

Spacious Home on Acreage. 4Bd/2Ba brick home w/ 2709 SF on 2.61 Ac. Remodeled w/ open & split floor plan; open kitchen w/ granite counters; breakfast bar; open dining & family room w/ brick double sided fireplace. Sunroom w/ cathedral ceilings & tile floors. Large master w/ double sink vanity & walk-in shower; Almost every bedroom easily fits a king size bed.

Screened porch. Workshop. 2 car attached & 1 car detached garage.

JOANN JACOBS AT 850-556-2220 WWW.TALLYOPENHOUSES.COM

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2-story brick home, 3 bedroom/2.5BA, Master BR down,Wood floors, brick fireplace, Open floor plan plus formal Dining, Deck overlooks Spacious Privacy fenced yard. Priced to sell $200,000.

319N, Kerry Forest to L into Highlands, 1st L on Tewkesbury

LESA HART 850-443-7919 PICTURES AT CAREYHARTREALTORS.COM

1052 ALAMEDA DRIVE $310,000

Gorgeous Screened Pool. Huge lot w/3 Car Garage, + almost finished Bonus. Room 30x13 above . 4th BR/Rec Room. Big Screened Porch, Split BR Plan, Granite in Kitchen, Fireplace. Lots of room.

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