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Room for everyone The demand for multigenerational properties with secondary, separate living quarters — bedrooms and bathrooms, plus sometimes kitchenettes and entrances — is on the rise, and builders are designing homes to meet the need. For more on the story, see Page 5.

Members of the Thomas family pose for a portrait at their home in Jupiter. Builders are offering new homes for multiple generations of families, to include grandparents and returning adult children.

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Tallahassee Democrat / Real estate

Is this the year to buy? An expert answers ‘yes’

By Gary M. Singer

Q&A

Sun Sentinel

Q: With the market up and down and with elections on the horizon, my husband and I are unsure about whether we should buy a home. We don’t want to wait too long and have prices go back up.

What are your thoughts on buying in 2012?

A: Buy. The housing market is nearing a bottom in many areas. But I think this recovery is fragile, just like the beginnings of a recovery in the economy. Unforeseen events certainly could

mortgage payments to rise as well. I would start planning to buy, but don’t be in a rush.

Q: I have a 30-year Federal Housing Administration loan and am paying mortgage insurance as required. If I die, does the mortgage insurance pay off the loan and does my estate get the deed?

cause another dip in prices.

Even if this occurs, I don’t think that most areas will drop very much. And temporary declines don’t matter as much to people who buy and intend to live in the home long-term. Interest rates seem to be on the rise, and that will cause

Debbie Kirkland 2012 President

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

Open House Weekend We hope you’ve been enjoying our Open House Weekend so far! Yesterday was the first day of this year’s Nationwide Open House Weekend. The event continues today, with dozens more open houses in our area hosted by members of the Tallahassee Board of REALTORS®—look for the blue balloons with the REALTOR® “R” in white! You can even start your search online at www.TBRnet.org, where open houses are searchable by type, zip code, price, and number of bedrooms/ bathrooms. Your dream house may be waiting for you to come home!

Open House Weekend is a great opportunity for home shoppers to tour dozens of homes—and it’s a real time saver. And with affordable prices and low interest rates, it’s a win-win. The weekend coincides with our historically active spring home-selling season. “The Open House Weekend offers people a convenient way to see as many homes as they want in one weekend and gives our members a chance to be part of this fantastic effort to match buyers to their sellers,” says Debbie Kirkland, Tallahassee Board of REALTORS® President.

With prices at their most affordable, buyers may now be able to find their dream home at their price! Whether actively searching or just contemplating if homeownership is right, this is a great, low pressure opportunity to get out and view the quality and affordability of homes in this area. Tour open houses and ask questions of hosting REALTORS® regarding the buying and selling process and the housing market.

Your dream house is waiting for you this weekend; it’s up to you to find it! For a searchable list of houses open today, visit www.TBRnet.org.

THE BOTTOM LINE LEON COUNTY, FL As of 4/4/2012

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A: No. The mortgage insurance that you were required to buy when you got the loan covers the lender from its losses if you default. It does not protect you at all. As a matter of fact, if the mortgage insurance company has to pay out a loss to your lender based on the policy, the insurer may sue you to get the money back.

If you are looking for an insurance product to pay off the mortgage when you pass away, you will want to purchase a life insurance policy.

You can buy a general policy that will pay money to your designated beneficiaries, who can spend it how they like, or you can buy a policy specifically designed to pay off your mortgage.

Q: I listed my home for a short sale in October and recently received a contract from a buyer. I’m waiting for the bank’s approval.

At the end of March, I was served with foreclosure papers. How is this possible if I have a contract on the property?

A: This happens quite often. It’s a common misconception that the lender won’t file a foreclosure lawsuit against you if you are negotiating a short sale or loan modification.

You should expect to get served with a foreclosure lawsuit four months or so after you stop making mortgage payments.

When you try to complete a short sale, it often takes

a month or two to get it under contract and 45 to 90 days to get an approval from the lender. If you fail to respond to the foreclosure within 20 days, you will be in default and will have waived valuable rights in defending the lawsuit in case the short sale falls through. I recommend that you see an attorney about responding to the lawsuit.

Q: Can I quit-claim my house to my daughter without notifying my mortgage lender?

A: No, at least not without breaking the terms of your mortgage loan. Most loans have a “due on sale” clause that states that if you transfer the property, you need to immediately pay back the full balance.

So while there is nothing stopping you from deeding the house to your daughter, if your lender finds out, it can sue you and your daughter to foreclose the home.

It is a much better idea to try to get your bank’s permission, or have your daughter buy it from you using a new loan.

— Gary M. Singer is a Florida attorney and board-certified as an expert in real estate law by the Florida Bar. He is chair of the Real Estate Section of the Broward County Bar Association and is an adjunct professor for the Nova Southeastern University Paralegal Studies program. Send him questions online at http:/sunsent. nl/mR20t7 or follow him on Twitter GarySingerLaw.

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Tallahassee Democrat / Real estate

Featured house plan: country cottage associated press

This country-style cottage, Plan HMAFAPW00784 from Homeplans.com, would make a fine vacation retreat or everyday home.

At 1,072 square feet on two levels, it fits just about anywhere.

Balusters and columns deck out the wraparound porch, which makes a fine vantage point for enjoying a beautiful day.

The entry, flanked by sidelights and windows, offers a lovely welcome.

Step inside for views straight back to the rear porch.

This cozy, porchwrapped plan has 1,072 square feet of heated and cooled space on two levels. Two bedrooms and two baths are upstairs.

Downstairs are the great room, kitchen, nook and a powder room.

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SECURITY DEPOSIT CLAIM AND REFUND TIMING

by Harry Anthony Heist, Attorney at Law

A tenant’s security deposit is sacred in the eyes of the law. Specific timing issues are laid out in Florida Statutes which must be followed to avoid the landlord having to refund the entire security deposit to the tenant, even if the tenant owes the landlord money. Many landlords fail to take the law seriously and are surprised when a tenant leaves owing a substantial amount of money to the landlord, only to demand the full security deposit back from the landlord because the landlord failed to send the notice out in time or get the tenant the balance of the deposit if any back in time.

When does the notice have to be sent to the tenant?

The required timing of the Notice of Intention to Impose Claim on Security Deposit, hereinafter “Notice”, depends on whether you are making a claim against the deposit or whether you are returning the full deposit to the tenant.

Timing of Notice when making a claim

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If making a claim against the deposit, the Notice must be sent out within 30 days from the date that the tenant vacates the unit and not one day later.

Failure to send out this Notice within the 30 days will result in the landlord having to refund the full amount of the security deposit to the tenant, regardless of amount owed to the landlord. The is no excuse for failing to send the Notice out within the 30 day timeframe. A number of years ago, the timeframe was 15 days. Now it is 30 days.

Timing of Notice when returning the full security deposit If you are returning the full security deposit, you do not have to send out the Notice at all! Simply get the money in the mail within 15 days of the date that the tenant vacated the premises. Many apartment communities fail to send the money to the tenant within 15 days due to accounting issues and the time delays in requisitioning the money and getting a check from the corporate office. Unfortunately the judge does not care how your system works. The money must be sent out within 15 days period.

Returning a portion of the deposit If you sent the Notice out and you are returning a portion of the deposit, you must return this portion of the deposit within 30 days from the date you sent out the Notice.

Examples: 1. Tenant vacates September 5 and you are not making a claim against the deposit. You must return the deposit by September 20. The Notice need not be used. Simply send the money.

2. Tenant vacates September 5 and you are returning some but not all of the deposit. You must send out the Notice by October 5 and you must return the balance of the deposit within 30 days from the date you sent out the Notice.

The Security Deposit Law 83.49 (3)(a)- (3)(c) 83.49 Deposit money or advance rent; duty of landlord and tenant (3)(a) Upon the vacating of the premises for termination of the lease, if the landlord does not intend to impose a claim on the security deposit, the landlord shall have 15 days to return the security deposit together with interest if otherwise required, or the landlord shall have 30 days to give the tenant written notice by certified mail to the tenant’s last known mailing address of his intention to impose a claim on the deposit and the reason for imposing the claim. The notice shall contain a statement in substantially the following form: This is a notice of my intention to impose a claim for damages in the amount of ____________ upon your security deposit, due to ________. It is sent to you as required by S. 83.49(3), Florida Statutes. You are hereby notified that you must object in writing to this deduction from your security deposit within 15 days from the time you receive this notice or I will be authorized to deduct my claim from your security deposit.

Your objection must be sent to (landlord’s address). If the landlord fails to give the required notice within the 30 day period, he forfeits his right to impose a claim upon the security deposit. (b) Unless the tenant objects to the imposition of the landlord’s claim or the amount thereof within 15 days after receipt of the landlord’s notice of intention to impose a claim, the landlord may then deduct the amount of his claim and shall remit the balance of the deposit to the tenant within 30 days after the date of the notice of intention to impose a claim for damages. (c) If either party institutes an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to adjudicate his right to the security deposit, the prevailing party is entitled to receive his court costs plus a reasonable fee for his attorney.

The court shall advance the cause on the calendar.

With a cozy fireplace, the great room is a comfortable spot in which to relax. The kitchen and nook form an open eating area, with two points of access to the porch.

Fling open these doors on a warm day to let breezes in.

A window above the sink lets you keep an eye on kids playing outside. A powder bath on this level is a convenient touch for guests.

Upstairs, each bedroom enjoys a sloped ceiling and a private full bath with a shelf adding convenience to the tub. Linen storage in the hall puts extra sheets within reach.

Details on HMAFAPW00784 Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 21/2 Upper floor: 486 square feet Main floor: 586 square feet Total living area: 1,072 square feet Dimensions: 40’ x 40’ Foundation: crawlspace

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As an extra generation squeezes in, builders add space

By Paul Owers and Dana Williams Sun Sentinel

Photos by Jim Rassol/mCt

At the Thomas home, where an extended family lives on the same property, a “grand retreat” is built over a garage.

Below, the family includes, from left, Charles, Colin, Jennifer, Emily, Joseph and Jenny Kerns, Jennifer’s mother. more expensive than traditional homes. In some cases, analysts say, the grandparents or adult children help pay the mortgage and housing costs.

The number of these households nationwide increased by 30 percent from 2000 to 2010, far more than the 11 percent growth in total households, according to figures from the U.S. Census Bureau.

A household is considered multigenerational if three generations live there.

Chuck and Jennifer Thomas sold one house in Jupiter last year to buy another that could accommodate Kerns, Jennifer’s 70-year-old mother.

In December, the Thomases and their three children found a two-story home home, built by Pulte’s DiVosta division, that offers a floor plan above the garage known as a “grand retreat.” The room is about 700 square feet and includes a private entrance, bedroom, bathroom and a kitchenette.

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Before, Kerns was in an assisted-living facility and not doing well, said Chuck Thomas, 39, a lawyer.

“I’d say there’s a marked difference in her condition,” he said. “The doctors are thrilled with her progress, and a lot has to do with her mental attitude and being around us.”

The grand retreat option costs about $75,000 extra without upgrades and is included in homes that range from the $600,000s to the $800,000s,

said Scott Mairn, Pulte’s vice president of sales for South Florida.

Nearly 60 percent of buyers take the grand retreat floor plan when it’s an option, Mairn said.

Sunrise-based GL Homes’ design for extended families consists of a large secondary bedroom with spacious closets and a luxurious bathroom, Division President Marcie DePlaza said.

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FORT LAUDERDALE — Jenny Kerns can join her grandkids for dinner almost any night just by going downstairs. Her daughter and son-in-law monitor her health without infringing on her privacy.

Those are just some of the benefits Kerns and her family have found since moving four months ago into what is essentially two homes under one roof — a multigenerational property. It’s a growing market that homebuilders are targeting by designing homes with separate living quarters: bedrooms and bathrooms, and sometimes kitchenettes and entrances.

Once known as motherin-law suites, the accommodations have come back in vogue as the economy sputters. Aging parents and adult children with young kids are moving in to baby boomers’ homes to help cope with dwindling investments, foreclosures and uncertain jobs.

“This is something that’s becoming a necessity,” Miami analyst Lewis Goodkin said of the new housing option. “We’ve had more economic pressure than we’ve had in a long time. And it’s not a temporary thing. I think this is going to be with us for a while.”

Pulte Homes and GL Homes say they’ve had success selling the concept at developments in Palm Beach County. Lennar Corp. started building these homes in Phoenix and Las Vegas last year and will do so in the Miami area this summer.

Toll Brothers says it offers options for buyers to add kitchens and bedrooms, though the luxury builder doesn’t market those specifically for extended-family members.

Multigenerational residences are larger and

rooms,” she said.

In a development near Boynton Beach, GL has sold 47 homes featuring the new floor plan, compared with 40 sales of a model that has a standard secondary bedroom, DePlaza said. The extended-family floor plan starts at about $407,000, as opposed to about $387,000.

The multigenerational market provides a boost in sales at a time many builders are trying to recover from the housing bust.

Some industry experts wonder how long the trend will last. Ivan Choi of Virginia-based Matt Martin Real Estate Management said the demand for these properties could wane once the economy improves.

“When people have money and staying power,” Choi said, “they tend to be pretty independent at that point.”

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Moving? Book your date well ahead and take time to plan

By Gloria Pugh Special to HomeFinder.com Weekly

The month of May kicks off the peak moving season, which reaches its height between Memorial Day and Labor Day. If you are moving and plan on hiring the services of a reputable moving company, now is the time to start planning and securing

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your move dates.

Get at least three estimates if you are not already familiar with a licensed, reputable mover.

Waiting until the last minute to schedule your move may result in the mover of your choice not being available.

The average American moves about 12 times during their lifetime. It’s

not surprising consumers fall prey to scam artists.

Every year thousands of complaints are filed with various agencies from consumers who have been victimized by dishonest and often unlicensed moving companies.

You can avoid becoming a victim by educating yourself. Make sure the mover has insurance,

including worker’s compensation coverage, and is licensed by the proper authority.

Do not hire a mover based solely on the cheapest price. You may be sacrificing other things that are actually more important, such as having a professional crew as opposed to day labor, insurance, reliable equipment and

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Plan Ahead for Your Parade of Homes Visits

It’s not too early to begin planning for your visits to the 22 entries in the Tallahassee Builders Association’s 2012 Parade of Homes™.

The homes and remodeled projects are available for viewing on the weekends of May 12-13 and May 19-20. Saturday hours are 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday hours are Noon to 6 pm and admission is FREE. The official Parade of Homes™ guides will be available starting Monday, May 7, at the eleven Publix stores in Tallahassee. When you visit a Publix and pick up your Parade book, go the extra mile and donate canned food items to Second Harvest, which will have collection barrels available through May 21. Join TBA in the goal to Stamp Out Hunger in our community.

To jump-start your planning process, here’s a list of the 22 entries and the communities where they can be found (in parentheses).

1. Premier Fine Homes (Summerlake)

13. Hartsfield Construction (Greystone)

2. Adams Quality Homes (Observation Pointe)

14. Premier Fine Homes (Buckhead)

3. Powerhouse Construction (Adrion Woods)

15. Barton Construction (Southwood)

4. Premier Fine Homes (Adrion Woods)

16. White Oak Construction (Centerville Conservation Community)

5. Bill Kimberl Construction (Betton Hills) 6. Turner Legacy Homes (Park Charleston) 7. Premier Fine Homes (Southwood) 8. Premier Fine Homes (Bull Run)

17. White Oak Construction (Centerville Conservation Community) 18. Panhandle Building Services (Centerville Conservation Community)

9. Panhandle Building Services (Hollystone)

19. Ertl Homes (Preakness Point)

10. Alexander Dinkelman (Ocleon Drive off Thomasville Road)

20. Kessler Construction (Washington Highway, Monticello)

11. Foundation Homes (Southwood) 12. Tricon Builders (Summerbrooke)

21. D STICH Construction Services (remodel) (Lake Bradford) 22. GBGH Construction (Remodel) (Lafayette Park)

I’d also like to acknowledge our generous Parade of Homes™ sponsors: Platinum: City of Tallahassee Natural Gas… Your Own Utilities.

Gold: Champion Chevrolet, ES Green & Company, Florida Green Building Coalition, and the Tallahassee Democrat.

Silver: Capelouto Termite and Pest Control, Capital City Bank, Jenkins Brick & Tile Company, Molly Maid of Leon County, Roberts Sand Company, Sellers Tile, and South Georgia Brick Company. … as well as our hard-working Parade of Homes™ Committee: Chairman Mark Worley; members Tom Asbury, Thomas Asbury, Bob Carnes, Jane Conn, Chris Counts, Garth Easton, Lori Elliott, Lee Ann Everhart, Jason Hhazvini, Laura Hewitt, Ralph Hippard, Alexandra Kauffman, Vicki O’Neil, Nancy Paul, Kristina Petrandis, Wade Shapiro, Carol Ann Williams, and Don Wise.

Remember… everyone loves a Parade!

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getting your possessions moved and delivered on time.

The state of Florida regulates local and moves within the state. It is against state law to provide moving services without being registered with the state. To check whether a mover is licensed in Florida, or to review applicable laws and obtain other moving tips, visit the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ website at https://csapp.800helpfla. com/cspublicapp/businesssearch/businesssearch. aspx.

Crossing state lines is considered an interstate move and is regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Moving companies crossing state lines must obtain operating authority from the DOT. Those who don’t risk shutdown of their operations if they get caught.

Verifying whether a moving company has U.S. DOT operating authority is easy to do at http://ai.volpe. dot.gov/hhg/search.asp.

Many moving companies operate under an agency agreement with major van lines when crossing state lines and operate under the van line’s authority. In that case, all of the information the consumer receives regarding the interstate move should be co-branded, for example, AMWAT Moving & Warehousing, agent for Wheaton World Wide Moving.

Getting started

On-site surveys are vital to the success of your move, specifically when moving large shipments and long distances. A reputable moving company wants to physically inventory what is being moved in order to provide the consumer with an accurate estimate and determine the resources necessary to

execute the move.

The estimate for a longdistance move is based on weight and distance. A reputable mover will provide a consumer with a written estimate and as much information as the consumer needs to make an informed decision.

Local moves are usually charged by the hour, so be careful with companies who provide a low hourly rate, only to work the clock against the customer. Ask the mover to provide a “not to exceed” figure in the amount of hours the move will take.

Types of estimates

n Binding Estimate: This is a definitive cost for moving services based on the items listed on the inventory. Final charges will not increase or decrease unless you add items or additional services. n Binding “Not to Exceed”: This estimate is much like a binding estimate except in cases where the actual weight and services are less than the estimate. In that instance, you pay the lesser amount. Your guarantee is based on the items listed in the inventory and the services outlined on the estimate. This is the most attractive of the three types of estimates n Non-binding: This estimate is not a guaranteed price. Final costs are based on the actual weight of the shipment and actual services provided at the time of the move. With a non-binding estimate, the mover cannot require you to pay more than the amount of the original estimate plus 10 percent at the time of delivery. You are then obligated to pay any additional charges over this amount within 30 days.

— Gloria Pugh is the CEO of Tallahassee company AMWAT Moving, Warehousing & Storage. Contact her at gloria@amwatmovers.com.

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Real estate / Tallahassee Democrat

Stricter mortgage standards criticized as too tight

By Al Heavens The Philadelphia Inquirer

PHILADELPHIA — During the housing boom, a borrower’s ability to exhale appeared to be the chief criterion for obtaining a mortgage. Six years of record foreclosures later, with millions of borrowers owing more than their properties are worth, the housing market continues to tread water.

To prevent this from happening again, the Dodd-Frank financial-reform act of 2010 required that changes be made. The chief targets: such mortgage instruments as “interest-only” and “negative-amortization” loans, both of which allowed marginal borrowers to buy more house than they could have ever possibly afforded.

Those were risky loans even in good financial times, but when the market collapsed, failure to meet even interest payments cost hundreds of thousands of borrowers their houses. To meet the reform law’s mandate, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, another Dodd-Frank creation, is designing what is known as a “qualified residential mortgage.”

With a summer deadline for this new “Ability to Repay” rule, there is concern in the housing industry that a highly restrictive regulation will cut more borrowers out of the market than the situation warrants.

“In typical government fashion, they will create a solution to a problem that doesn’t exist,” said Jerome Scarpello, of Leo Mortgage in Ambler, Pa. “The subprime loans and noincome-verification loans are gone. The underwriting criteria currently in place (are) hard enough without smothering the

AnAlysis little improvement I see in the market.”

What Dodd-Frank mandated was a rule requiring institutions that place securities in the assetbacked secondary market to have a financial stake in ensuring that mortgage products are quality products.

But opponents maintain that by requiring high down payments intended to guarantee quality — thus creating what are called “gold-plated mortgages” — prospective borrowers who don’t qualify for them would be forced into a higher-priced homeloan market lacking the same guarantees and protections.

The Center for Responsible Lending, which typically stands on the opposite side of the fence from lenders, has cited research concluding that the government’s proposals might, indeed, end up being too restrictive.

That research, conducted by both the center and the Center for Community Capital, found that such rules could push 60 percent of creditworthy borrowers into high-cost loans or out of the market entirely. Their findings were based on an analysis of almost 20 million mortgages made between 2000 and 2008.

Government proposals have called for down payments of up to 20 percent, but the research showed that “mandating large down payments would be a mistake for business and consumers.”

For example, the centers said, home mortgages requiring a 10 percent down payment would lock 40 percent of all creditworthy borrowers out of the market. A 20 percent down payment would

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exclude 60 percent of the same borrowers.

“While higher down payments do result in fewer defaults, restricting QRM (qualified residential mortgage) loans to borrowers who can come up with a 10 percent down payment would exclude nine creditworthy borrowers to prevent just one foreclosure,” the centers stated.

Substandard underwriting, not low down payments, contributed to the housing industry’s current

woes, the centers maintain.

Based on the $172,900 median price of a house in 2010 and adding in closing costs of 5 percent of the purchase price, the centers said, it would take a construction worker earning $40,650 a year 24 years to come up with a 10 percent down payment.

A registered nurse earning $64,690 a year could do it in 15 years, while a police officer making $53,540 annually

would make the 10 percent in 18 years.

“I think it’s a bad idea all around and will mostly affect first-time buyers, minorities and lowincome home buyers — all the keys to any economic recovery,” Scarpello said.

“Down-payment standards are not enough to prevent another housing meltdown,” said Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics in West Chester, Pa. “Most important to preventing bad

lending (including mortgage lending) are higher capital ratios and tougher liquidity requirements for banks and other creditors.”

Zandi said consistent stress testing of financial institutions “is also very important to ensuring they have enough capital and liquidity to weather difficult economic times.”

Predictably, the housing industry is unequivocally opposed to raising down payments to 20 percent, or even 10 percent.

This month, a letter signed by 33 groups representing real estate agents, builders and lenders, among others, urged the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to come up with a rule that would not “undermine prospects for a housing recovery and threaten the redevelopment of a sound mortgage market.”

“Congress intended that all creditworthy borrowers — especially low- and moderate-income borrowers and families of color — should be extended the important protections of a qualified mortgage,” the letter stated.

What the groups seek to help “ensure revival of the home-lending market” is “a broad qualified mortgage, which includes sound underwriting requirements, excludes risky loan features, and gives lenders reasonable protection against undue litigation risk.”

Builders, especially, have argued that tighter lending standards not only have kept buyers away but have prevented construction jobs from being created in markets that did not take major economic hits and could do with more houses.

“Today’s underwriting standards are too restrictive and are holding back a housing recovery,” the organizations said.

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Impatient buyers pursue homes before they go on sale

By Jim Buchta Star Tribune (Minneapolis)

MINNEAPOLIS — House hunters frustrated with the current market’s supply of homes have shifted their search from the streets to underground.

More buyers are looking for homes that haven’t yet hit the market, a trend agents say will grow as inventory shrinks and the mismatch of what’s available and what’s desired continues.

Such back-pocket deals used to involve mostly luxury homes where buyers and sellers wanted to keep the sale hush-hush.

But lower-priced houses are becoming a bigger part of the mix because even those are in short supply.

Working behind the scenes gives buyers access to the deep well of homeowners who would like to sell, but don’t think the market is healthy enough to list.

Agents say they identify these sellers through referrals, as well as track those who listed their homes but backed out when they couldn’t sell.

There are also buyers who work with agents to make unsolicited bids on homes they think fit their needs.

“There is a shadow market out there with a lot of people who want to sell,” said Joe Grunnet, broker at the Downtown Resource Group in Minneapolis. Homeowners “just don’t know they can sell in this market. They still think the world is coming to an end.”

Housing experts say there is a robust stash of homes that aren’t on the Multiple Listing Service.

CoreLogic says that for every two houses available in the United States in January, there was one in the “shadow,” or not yet

on the market.

There’s also a deep overhang of prospective sellers who have already decided to rent their homes rather than sell at this time.

Mike Blood, who struggled to find a $150,000 to $200,000 home in the northern suburbs of Minneapolis, recently caught a break. He spotted a construction Dumpster in front of a house in Blaine, Minn., that he saw during an earlier hunt.

After learning that it was being readied for resale, he and his agent made an offer even though the home was months from being listed.

“I was so frustrated,” said Blood, who expects to close on the home next month. “And felt like I didn’t have anything to lose.”

Blood didn’t disclose the purchase price. He said he looked at about 60 homes, but they needed too much work or he got outbid.

Grunnet, whose firm specializes in sales and rentals of urban condos, said the stock of available units downtown is so tight that he often runs down the list of owners who are renting out their units to see whether they would sell.

During the first four months of this year, he said his brokerage has already sold more offmarket properties than in the previous three years combined.

For Alison and Fred Parks, the decision not to list was a way to test the market and avoid having strangers traipsing through their $1 millionplus condo near the Mississippi River in downtown Minneapolis.

“We’re private people, living in a popular neighborhood,” they said.

The Parkses contacted Cindy Froid, a Keller

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Mike Blood has a new purchase agreement for this four-bedroom, three-bath house currently being renovated in Blaine, Minn. Blood, a branch manager for a heavy truck dealership, hopes for the deal to go through. “I like the floor plan,” he said. “It meets my needs.”

Williams agent who says that, on average, 30 to 40 percent of her deals come together before a public listing.

The couple gave Froid three months to sell, and it ended up selling within days to someone who already lived in the neighborhood for the full list price of $1.4 million.

Unusually low inventory is forcing Froid to get more creative in her efforts to reach prospective sellers. “It is a function of necessity,” she said. “It’s hunting and gathering. If it’s not online, I’m going to try to find it for you.”

Edina Realty and other big brokerages often skip the MLS and use internal

listing systems to share information about what buyers want and what’s coming online.

A group of agents have also created a Facebook page where they can exchange data about what buyers want and what sellers have.

Jim Young, an Edina Realty regional manager and vice president, said that the company’s internal website now has about 1,000 listings, but he cautions that the nonMLS route isn’t always the best option for sellers who want maximum exposure. He said the company discourages its agents from doing private listings unless it’s what a client wants.

WHERE TO FIND A BEHIND-THE-SCENES DEAL n Most real estate companies have an internal, premarket listing service. Some companies also have public forums where buyers can say what they’re shopping for. n Real estate agents who specialize in particular neighborhoods usually know what’s coming on the market long before it’s public. n In condo buildings and townhouse communities, many deals have been done by distributing wish-list letters to residents.

Marshall Saunders, co-owner and broker at ReMax Results, said that his company has a similar internal network that has helped sell 50 upperbracket houses last year.

“It’s happening all the time now,” he said.

Graham Smith, the agent who helped Blood,

said that in some ways these premarket deals are simply a return to the basics.

“It’s good old-fashioned networking, that’s all it is,” he said. “It’s just using the tools available today to make it easier and more efficient to sell houses.”

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Only $100,000! 3/2 with ~1200 sq ft. All new: paint, kitchen w/granite and appliances, new tile baths, new flooring, etc. Has family room, inside laundry, large fenced back yard with large concrete patio area.

Newer roof. Indian Head/Lehigh area: Indian Head?

Ask us, we live there! Dir: S Magnolia to Jim Lee. LT on Eleanor, RT on Lehigh. Becomes Nancy.

3146 Shannon Lakes Dr - $209,000 Adorable home in desirable Shannon Lakes area of Killearn Estates. Great schools at every level. Many upgrades since 2005 including a new roof in Dec 2011. Features gorgeous real hardwood floors, and crown molding throughout the down stairs. Has two fireplaces; one downstairs and one in the Master.

Fenced back yard with a 2-car carport.

Rick Samuelsen, 850-559-5388 Armor Realty of Tallahassee

3287 John Hancock - Scaling down or just starting up, this one storey, 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with a 2 car garage, glassed/screened porch and privacy fenced back yard could be your answer. Lots of natural light. A quiet neighborhood, fronting a wooded greenspace, Lakeshore Gardens offers detached homes with minimal lawn care but well maintained common areas. The price is right, the time is now.

New MLS #224926 $165,000. Dir: N Meridian, 3rd street to left after I-10 overpass.

Rae@RaeRoeder.com 545-7999 Rae Roeder Realty

Richard Snow, 386-5169 Hartsfield Realty, Inc., www.richardsnow.com

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Homes Priced at $250K and Under OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

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4330 Buttercup Way Quiet, country living on 2.6 acres, guest cottage & pool - minutes from mall & state offices. Horses Welcome! 3BR/2BA, 1805 sq.ft. Dir.: Apalachee Pkwy. to Williams to Cabin Hill to Buttercup $210,000

4022 ARDARA DR - JUST $232,900 Gorgeous Killearn Family home, Rich wood floors, dream stainless/granite kitchen,rich cabinets! New Heat/air,New Low E Windows, Glamour baths, sep,shop area plus 2 car garage. Directions: Centerville Rd. N, left McGlaughlin, left Tralee, right Ardara.

3449 Cedarwood Trail in Killearn Lakes 4BR/2BA Adorable Home on High and Dry Home Site.

Nestled on Just under 1/3 Acre that Backs Up to Green Space Area and Has Fenced Rear Yard. Open Living Concept Design. Entry Foyer to Family Room that Has Vaulted Ceiing and Opens to Back Patio Area.

Kitchen Boasts Plenty of Oak Cabinetry for Storage.

Spacious Master Bedroom with Large Windows and Oversized Master Bathroom with Walk In Closet.

Slightly Oversized 2 Car Garage. $179,500.

Sandi Chason, Broker, Foundation Realty Inc. 694.4701 OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY 2PM-4PM

4574 Rice Drive - Wellington Place New 3/2, 2-car garage. Energy Star Quality! All stainless steel kitchen appliances. Lux bath w/Jacuzzi & separate shower stall. Covered back porch! Many lots to choose from & can customize. $147,900

www.6165ObservationCircle.com Welcome home to 6165 Observation Circle located in the secluded Observation Pointe subdivision. This gorgeous and inviting brand new home features 1629 sq.ft., 3 bedrooms and 2 baths in a bright and open floor plan. Too many upgrades to list! $217,900.

Mahan Dr. (US-90E), R on Buck Lake Rd, R on Nabb Rd, thru Starview subdivision to Observation Pointe.

4113 Heniard Dr. Enjoy summer fun in this 36x18 pool in the back yard of this all brick home w/ 1852 sq ft in Bent Tree. This 3 bedroom 2.5 BA home has separate living & dining rooms and a kitchen- family room combination.

BONUS 30x20 detached workshop large enough for any project. 1/2 acre lot, No short sale here, Price $175,000. Directions, North on Monroe St. 2.6 miles past I-10 Right on McLeod, rt on Heniard.

Mariana D. Doseanu, 850-339-5671 Keller Williams Realty

Bob Wolfe Real Estate, 562-1177

Carol Fraser 850-294-6489 BonnieFowler.com.

Armor Realty of Tallahassee, Inc. OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

2212 Yaupon Drive - $169,000 Lovingly maintained by Original Owner. Solid one story brick and cedar 3/2 home on large lot backing up to natural wooded area. Huge Composite deck for entertaining. Sun Room, Built-ins, & Fireplace. Roof replaced in '04. West on Tharpe, Right on Old Bainbridge, Right on Yaupon (next to Covenant Presbyterian Church). House on Left.

Call Carol Cartee 850-599-5449 SunCapital Properties, Inc.

Barbara Dickson, 545-3419 Remax Professionals Realty OPEN SUNDAY 2-5

6363 Weeping Willow Way Return home to your place in the country only 7.5 miles from the Capitol! Immaculately cared for haven sits on 3 tranquil acres on a cul-de-sac, has in-ground pool with places to relax, enough space to play football, separate workshop with electricity. Horses allowed. New roof 2010. Relax in the sunroom, beneath the trees, or next to the pool, or take your boat to the boat-launch nearby and get away from it all.

Call Sheena Lloyd, 850 284 6531 Keller Williams Realty

Call Josephine Ang, Remax Professionals Realty 545-3363 OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

1132 Landings Loop Quiet street & close in location for this 3 BR, 2 bath townhouse. New wood floors, fireplace, separate kitchen with many cabinets, a bar, and pantry. Light & spacious LR/DR combo. Master has jetted garden tub and a large shower, walk in closet. Inside utililty room with W/D included. Large screen porch backs up to green space. Sprinkler and security systems. Move in ready. Priced to sell at $160,300. Come by today!

MLS # 224944.

Booth Riera Realty, LLC, REALTOR. 459-1094. www.boothrierarealty.com OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

1154 Alachua Unit 4 - Fantastic location near TMH & downtown. Low maintenance for "on the go" young professionals or active baby boomers. Balcony overlooking patio from the master bedroom. Washer dryer hookups upstairs & downstairs. Lots of storage space w/large closet off family room could be used as a computer room or small office. Rich traditional looking parquet floors, Pottery Barn colors, Mexican tile in kitchen & large bay window in breakfast nook. $139,400. “Like� us on Facebook.

Steve Lastowski, 907-0070 LastowskiRealty.com OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

7829 Maclean Rd. 3BR/2BA Great NE Neighborhood, NEW ROOF 4/12!

New Appliances, New Flooring, Freshly Painted Interior and Exterior ,all in 2010. New HVAC Sept.

2010. On A Beautiful Half Acre Lot, Split Plan, Eat-In Kitchen, Vaulted Ceiling , New 2 sink vanity in Master Bath, Lg. Master Walk in Closet. $189,000 Ellen Fokes, 850-509-4924 Armor Realty of Tallahassee, Inc.

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2462 Papillion Way - $369,000 This 3BR/3BA home is beautiful & move-in ready. The parlor w/bay window could easily serve as an office or 4th BR. Home features gleaming hardwood flooring, high & vaulted ceilings, formal dining, very big & bright family room w/fireplace, a downstairs master suite & a custom screened pool & porch. Large eat-in kitchen w/bar & breakfast nook. Great for entertaining and so well-maintained, it's like a brand new house!

Hosted by Debbie Williams, 850-556-4640.

Marsha Morrison Marsha Morrsion Realty, Inc.

10670 Lake Iamonia Drive - $325,000 Cypress home set on a hill across from Lake Iamonia.

Very well-maintained w/a park-like 1 1/2 acres of land.

Separate sunroom & windows on the front reveal the lake view, birds, & beautiful landscape. Rocking chair front porch. Roof 2010, HVAC 2010, water heater 2011. Interior includes custom cypress woodwork, stained glass front doors, country kitchen, large closets, & oversized garage.

5128 Ile De France Priced below appraisal! Want to own the biggest eucalyptus tree in the Southeast? Well, here it is!

Along with this magnificent tree is a beautiful home sitting on an manicured huge lot in the desirable Layette Oaks gated community. Quick drive to I-10 or downtown. HOA fees are 300/yr & incl the community pool. Back patio overlooks your stunning backyard, 2 living areas, formal dining & breakfast nook off kitchen, lg. foyer. This home is a must see! $265,000 Ramona Cumbie 294-2726 Ketcham Realty Group

3208 Whitman Way 4BR/3BA Well maintained home with views of the Greens & Fairways at SouthWood. Split Plan Home with Open Design Concept. Beautiful Hardwood Floors in Foyer, Formal Dining, Hallways, Family Room and Kitchen. Granite Countertops, Lots of Cabinets, Pantry, Family Room has French Doors leading to Screen Porch & Custom Deck. Lg Fenced Yard. Enjoy all the Amenties of SouthWood Incl. Walking/Biking Trails, Pool, Tennis Courts, Lakes & More. $335,000.

Sandi Chason, Broker, Foundation Realty Inc. 694.4701

984 Watersview Dr. Combined family? Perfect for you. 4BR/3BA 3000 sqff with double master bedroom suites. Wood floors, 10 ft. ceilings, large bedrooms, 2 family rooms, office, breakfast, formal dining, eat in bar. Enhanced security-Fire system. Tranquil koi pond and more!

Low Price $264,900

Teresa E Hatler, Broker, 850-591-5176 Bridge Waters Realty Group, LLC

Debbie Kirkland, 850-212-0440, Armor Realty Search Tallahassee Homes For Sale: TallahasseeRealEstateSales.com

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Homes Priced at $251K and Up REDUCED TO $399,000

MODEL OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

Open Today 11-6 For Sale or Lease Purchase

Open Saturday and Sunday 12-5

Open Sunday 2-5 HORSES WELCOME!

10447 Moccasin Gap Rd. Exquisite hardwood & sisal flooring*inviting fireplace & french doors*9 & 10 ft ceilings*music room with built-in bar area*formal dining*new granite countertops & top-of-the-line appliances*plantation shutters & woven shades*master down with incredible walk-in closet*master bath is flooded with light*jacuzzi tub, separate shower & dual vanities*brick walkway connects home & detached garage with dog kennel, built-in bathing & grooming area. By appointment.

Sarah A. Eden,Broker 850-933-9600 Sarah Eden & Company, Inc. OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY 2-4

2206 Greystone Ln - 2012 Model Home built by award-winning "Hartsfield Construction". Open floor plan 4BR/3BA w/office.Detailed wood trim, crown molding & hardwood floors. Family room has built-ins & 42” gas fireplace. Granite countertops, gas appliances, marble backsplash, bronze fixtures & breakfast nook in kitchen. Master suite has trey ceiling,lg walk-in closet, double sinks, shower, garden tub & entrance to rear porch. Rear 25X9 covered tiled screened lanai & large yard Oversized 2-car garage.

Dee Dee Myers 728.3992 1st Priority Realty & Management OPEN SUNDAY 1-3

2598 Farragut Way (Cottonwood Model) New Energy Star Homes in Bull Run. Tallahassee's Top Selling New Home Neighborhood in 2012. NEW floor plans, quality features for easy living, best prices, top rated schools, convenience to shopping & more. View this 4BR/2BA home today. Builder offering $7,000 in closing costs. Visit 2640 Manassas Way - Our Sales & Design Center or our Web site TallahasseeHomesRealty.com

3329 Harbor Club Drive This 1,928 sq. ft. Green Certified 3BD/2BA+Sunroom home has all the sought after amenities, including hardwood floors, tank-less water heater, gas fireplace with built-in entertainment cabinets, granite counters, tray ceilings, deluxe master bath with luxurious custom tiled shower & whirlpool tub, Stainless Steel appliances, spacious sunroom and much more. Complete in 45 days. $265,000. Sales model @ 3305 Harbor Club Drive.

Kathy Lee, Realtor 850-508-6003¸ Neil P. Ryder, Broker 850-508-6988 Neil Ryder Realty, Inc. www.MyParkCharleston.com OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY 10am-4pm

6088 Gascony Lane. The electric bill of your dreams!

This spacious 2700 square foot solar-powered home has room for everyone, including your equine friends.

With over 4 acres, a two stall Morton barn, and four-board fencing, this 4/2.5 house has a large open plan with kitchen overlooking family room. Solar PV system keeps things running during an outage and cuts the electric bill by over half. Reduced to $312,000. Directions: Roberts Rd to Northshire subdivision right on Tennyson left to Gascony Lane.

Call Nancy Helm 850-545-4510 Linda Dix Realty OX BOTTOM MANOR - Call to View

1346 Millstream Road - $380,000 Stately Williamsburg traditional 3 BR home nestled off Live Oak Plantation Road. 9 ft. ceilings, crown molding, plantation shutters, spacious living areas, and extra large eat-in kitchen. Fenced yard and storage galore!! Meticulously maintained. See today!

2412 Winthrop, $335,000 3BR/3BA, 3386 sqft, WDO complete, recent roof, spotless clean, new carpet! Wall of windows overlooks private backyard. Kitchen opens to family rm w/gleaming hardwood floors & fireplace. Game room & private office. 2 large screened porches, decks & private studio/workshop.

3476 & 3532 FireFly Circle, St Teresa, FL 32358 Hey, let's go to the beach this weekend! Travel forty-five minutes South of Tally Hwy 98 to SummerCamp Beach, West Entrance. Relax and enjoy water gulf views and tour the Available open beach home; free welcome kit!

6312 Mallard Trace 3/2 pool home in Ox Bottom Manor. 1/2 Acre Gorgeous Landscaping around pool and spill spa.

Huge Pool Deck Area, Private Yard, Fenced, Drainage System. Home is Immaculate – Living, Family, Dining, Large Eat-In Kitchen, Fireplace, Light-Bright Rooms. $290,000.

Fran Ferenchick, 545-6767, Linda Dix Realty. For interior photos & virtual tour: www.LindaDixRealty.com OPEN SUNDAY 2-5

www.2412Winthrop.com Hostess Gail Mobley-Loveless. 544-5477 Ketcham Realty Group PRIVATE 3.5 ACRES

2633 Manassas Way & 2594 Farragut Way (Bradford Models) 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! Builder offering $7000 in closing costs.Visit 2640 Manassas Way - Our Sales & Design Center or web site TallahasseeHomesRealty.com Call Porter Chandler, Broker/Owner 545-8491 Tallahassee Homes Realty, LLC Open Saturday & Sunday 11:00am to 5:00pm

Joan E Smith, ABR, REALTOR | 850-597-3905 Coastal Specialist | www.NaumannGroup.com OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

Debbie Kirkland, 212-0440 Armor Realty Search Tallahassee Homes For Sale: TallahasseeRealEstateSales.com OPEN SUNDAY 2-4 NOW REDUCED $370,000

1914 Ty Ty Court - $300,000 CHARMING CLOSE-IN NEIGHBORHOOD INSIDE CAPITAL CIRCLE on lovely private street. 4BR/3BA Formal dining and living rooms, very open family room to modern eat in kitchen, French doors to screened porch and 32x18 deck to landscaped fenced yard.This home has all updates including a back up generator. Over 2300 heated / cooled sq ft, plus double car garage. Beautiful little neighborhood. Dir: Mahan Drive just past Blairstone, right on Ty Ty to Ty Ty Court Magnolia Properties Inc., 850-386-8660 OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

2505 Concord, Havana 4BR/4BA Country farm house w/screened-porch wrapping all 4 sides. Main house has 2 BRs, 2 baths, 2 separate 1BR/1BA guest houses w/living & dining rms, kitchen w/all appliances + washer & dryer. Each has screened porch. Wonderful set-up for a big family, great for in-laws or children attending college in near-by Tallahassee. Several outbuildings & workshops, fenced. This is a special property. Must see all amenities. Dir: (27 N., R. at Old Bainbridge, R. Concord Rd. (157), 2.5 mi to home on Left) $325000.

Patsy Harrell, 539-1000, Harrell Realty, Inc. Open Saturday & Sunday 1:00pm - 5:00pm

3192 Nathaniel Trace Premier Fine Homes' newest SouthWood showcase design, The Lucy! Tour this beautiful craftsmen home with the latest in functional living. The home features a fresh and unique hobby room perfect for family fun.

A must see!

404 Terrace St. Modern day conveniences with historic charm in this 1936 craftsman home beautifully restored in 2002.

With 2937 sq ft 4 Bdrm / 3.5 Bth, high ceilings, beautiful wood floors, large open kitchen, master suite with walk-in closet, two fireplacesm a newly built detached 2-car garage and the list goes on!" A must see at $350,000.

Call Randy Mullaly (850) 524-0693 www.HomesbyPremier.com OPEN SUNDAY 2-4 PM

Casie Moran 445-4739 Armor Realty of Tallahassee, Inc. OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-5 PM

195 Taylor Rd, Lloyd - Charming custom home w/in-law suite on 5 gorgeous acres! Perfect for horses! Main house has 4BRs, 3BAs, hardwood & tile floors, marble & Cambria countertops, huge pantry, custom cabinets, eat-in kitchen, laundry rm, fireplace, 6" crown molding, 3 water heaters & a 2-car garage.

Quick access to I-10 & a short drive to Tallahassee!

I-10 East, exit Hwy 59 South, Left on Old Lloyd Road, Right on Taylor Rd $499,900, MLS #224482 www.195TaylorRd.com Jennifer Spooner 556.1520 1st Priority Realty & Management

2581 Ulysses Rd. Premier Fine Homes' newest Northeast Bull Run design, the Lucy! 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!

7079 Ox Bow Road. Exclusive Ox Bow! 2 Master Suites! Gorgeous Brick Custom Built Home on 2.5 acres. Fabulous kitchen, beautiful hardwood floors, 4BR/3.5BA & over 3800 SqFt.Extra partially finished apartment & rec room. $895,000 Directions: Ox Bottom Rd to Ox Bow Rd, home is on right.

Jeff Doxsee 850-545-4747 www.HomesbyPremier.com

Benjie Fisher, Realtor 850-545-1916 Ann Fisher Realty, Inc

1100 Live Oak Plantation Road Absolutely Beautiful NEW Home just completed by Jeff Drake, located on Prestigious Live Oak Plantation.

The home exudes QUALITY throughout & boasts 4 or 5 bedrooms and 5 full baths. Features include Elegant Millwork, HIGH Unique Ceilings, Hardwood Flooring, Designer Cabinetry, Marble, Granite, Commercial Appliances, 2 Fireplaces and MORE! Located on more than 2 acres with 4354 sq. ft. $800,000 Come See! Go to www.JeffDrakeHomes.com for more pictures!

Bette Drake, GRI, Broker/Realtor, 850-933-0196 Midtown Brokers, LLC www.MidtownBrokers.net

Call Porter Chandler, Broker/Owner 545-8491 Tallahassee Homes Realty, LLC New Homes Open Daily 11- 6 PM

4642 Highgrove Rd. Desirable HIGHGROVE neighborhood on large lot.

Two story Colonial, 4 bedrm, 3 full+1/2 bath, Two large Master Suites. Hardwood floors, Living rm, formal dinning rm, family rm with fireplace and built-ins, large kitchen with breakfast area, office and two car garage with workshop. Enjoy the beautiful fenced back yard from the screened porch as well as an open deck. $370,000 MLS# 214706.Thomasville Rd. north, left on Highgrove, house on left.

Sandra Cartee Realty 591-7546 OPEN SUNDAY 1-5 PM

3798 E Millers Bridge Road Gorgeous Home In Bobbin Trace! Custom built home on .71 acre lot. Spacious, open with beautiful hardwood & ceramic tile flooring. Fabulous kitchen with island & pantry, private guest suite, bonus room & fabulous master! Over 3900 SqFt, 4BR/3.5BA. $649,500. Directions: Maclay Road to Bobbin Trace, left on E Millers Bridge.

Ann Fisher 545-7275 Ann Fisher Realty, Inc

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Preferred Real Estate Professionals Coldwell Banker Hartung & Noblin, Inc. (850) 386-6160, ColdwellBankerTallahassee.com

Lucretia S Thomas (850) 545-9584, TapsTally.com, Thomas Acquisition & Property Specialists, Inc

Barbara Dickson (850) 545-3419, BestTallahasseerealestate.com, Re/Max Professionals Realty

Lynn D Hudson (850) 566-2002, Community1.com, Community Realty

Bert Bevis (850) 894-8484, BertBevis.com, Bert Bevis Realty, Inc.

Mariana Doseanu (850) 339-5671, Keller Williams Realty

Beth McGrotha (850) 508-9390, Keller Williams Town & Country Realty

Marsha E Morrison (850) 508-8810, MarshaMorrison.com, Marsha Morrison Realty, Inc.

Bonnie Fowler (850) 570-4653, BonnieFowler.com, Armor Realty of Tallahassee, Inc. Cassandra Harbin (850) 545-6661, CassandraHarbin.com, Coldwell Banker Hartung & Noblin, Inc. Cindy Cooper (850) 545-8076, TLHRealEstate.com, PrimeSouth Fezler, Russell & Ferrie, Inc. Dale Adams (850) 508-7114, TallahasseeFlorida-RealEstate.com, Keller Williams Town & Country Realty Dawn Reed, (850) 294-3468, www.WakullaInfo.com, Bluewater Realty Group Debbie Kirkland (850) 212-0440, HomeSalesofTallahassee.com, Armor Realty of Tallahassee, Inc. Deborah O Thompson, (850) 933-1349, DeborahThompson.com, Coldwell Banker Hartung & Noblin, Inc. Diana Pan (850) 228-0868, Advanced Realty Group, LLC Dianne Spooner (850) 508-1846, DianneSpooner.com, Spooner Realty Services, Inc.

Mary A Bookmiller (850) 597-2923, MarLuProperties.com, Mar-Lu Properties, Inc. Mike Ferrie (850) 566-8373, MikeFerrie.com, PrimeSouth Fezler, Russell & Ferrie, Inc. Nancy H Helm (850) 545-4510, nancyhelmrealtor@hotmail.com, Linda Dix Realty Nancy Stedman, (850) 545-7074, www.retrieverproperty.com, Retriever Property Enterprises Neil P Ryder (850) 508-6988, NeilRyder.com, Neil Ryder Realty, Inc. Patsy J Harrell (850) 556-6878, HarrellRealty.net, Harrell Realty, Inc. Patti Ketcham, (850) 545-5314, KetchamRealty.com, Ketcham Realty Group, Inc. Paul B Parker (850) 566-6200, HarborPointRealty.com, Harbor Point Realty

Elaine Gary (850) 509-5409, Bluewaterrealtygroup.com, Bluewater Realty Group

Porter Chandler (850) 545-8491, TallahasseeHomesRealty.com, Tallahassee Homes Realty Inc.

Ellen Fokes (850) 509-4924, ArmorRealty.com, Armor Realty of Tallahassee, Inc.

Premier Fine Homes (850) 933-5899, HomesByPremier.com, Capital Property Consultants

Fran W Ferenchick (850) 545-6767, LindaDixRealty.com, Linda Dix Realty

Priscilla S Tharpe (850) 933-9412, PriscillaTharpe.com, Coldwell Banker Hartung & Noblin, Inc.

Gail Mobley-Loveless 850-544-5477, Ketcham Realty Group

Rae Roeder (850) 545-7999, RaeRoederRealty.com, Rae Roeder Realty

Glenn Edrington (850) 443-5894, GlennEdrington.com, Century 21 Fl Coastal Properties

Russell L Cotton (850) 545-8004, RussellCottonAndTammy.com, Cotton & Company Real Estate, LLC

Hettie R Spooner (850) 509-4337, HillSpooner.com, Hill Spooner & Company Inc.

Sandra B Frazier (850) 933-4656, SpiritRealtyInc.com, Spirit Realty Inc. of Tallahassee

Hope Gaines 850-322-2897, www.HopeGaines.com, Advanced Realty Group, LLC

Sandra S Higdon (850) 599-1983, SandyHigdon.com, Coldwell Banker Hartung & Noblin, Inc.

Jacobs-Williamson Team (850) 556-2220, TallyOpenHouses.com, Coldwell Banker Hartung & Noblin, Inc.

Sarah A Eden (850) 933-9600, SarahEden.net, Sarah Eden & Company

Jacques Depart (850) 228-2927, FrogRealty.net, Frog Realty Jan Soto (850) 545-8562, JanSotoRealty.com, Jan Soto Realty Jane Lee (850) 566-4065, JaneLee.com, Linda Dix Realty Janet Dinkelman (850) 509-4980, Coldwell Banker Hartung & Noblin, Inc. Jennifer Atwell (850) 933-8872, AtwelljennyA@cs.com, Linda Dix Realty Jennifer Spooner (850) 556-1520, 1st Priority Realty & Mgmt.

Joan Mancebo (850) 545-3195, Advanced Realty Group Joan H Raley (850) 599-1950, JoanRaley.com, Joan H Raley, Realtor J.T. Surles, (850) 509-1743, RE/MAX Big Bend Realty-Monticello

Sarah Kosturko (850) 445-8760, PrimeSouth Fezler, Russell & Ferrie, Inc. Sharon Mears (850) 556-0477, SharonMears.com, Regents Realty Group, Inc. Stacie Spears (850) 445-5510, NaumannGroup.com, Naumann Group Real Estate Stan Derzypolski (850) 570-4767, 3River.com, Three Rivers, Inc. Steven P Hourigan (850) 509-7838, ChangingTimesRealty.com, Changing Times Realty Susan Gwynn (850) 545-3906, Armor Realty of Tallahassee, Inc. Susan M Jones (850) 566-7584, Bluewater Realty Group Suzanne M Mcghee (850) 556-2299, LakeTalquin.com, Mattox Realty, Inc.

Jules Straker (850) 668-6948, milestonerealestatepros.com, Milestone Real Estate Professionals LLC

Teresa Hatler (850) 422-1463, Bridgewaters Realty Group, LLC

Kathy Meeks (850) 509-3626, KathyMeeks.Realtor.com, Capital City Real Estate Group, LLC

Teresa L Turner (850) 933-7899, Teresa-Turner.com, Keller Williams Town & Country

Leah L Chapin (850) 212-7753, KetchamRealty.com, Ketcham Realty Group, Inc.

Terry Anne Kant, Broker, CRS (850) 877-2121, KantHomes.com, Kant Realty of N FL

Linda Dix (850) 402-0612, lindadixrealty.com, Linda Dix Realty

Yvonne Howell (850) 933-2219, Coldwell Banker Hartung & Noblin, Inc.

For information on how to be listed on this page, please call Alex Brimner 599-2235 or Robin Yeatman 599-2262 TD-0000204998

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Sunday, April 29, 2012 / PAGE 17

Open 2-5 1817 Morning Star Lane

$595,000

Incredible Gene Wilcox built home in beautiful setting on cul de sac. Spacious porch on three sides. Separate parlor, living, sun room, and dining rooms as well as large eat in kitchen provide the ultimate in living space. Custom triple crown molding and trim. Updated kitchen with custom cabinetry, granite, stainless steel appliances, lg. laundry and walk in pantry provide for easy daily living. 4 spacious bedrooms, 4 full baths and half bath for guests. Lovely patio off living room and master bedroom overlooks pool and spacious back yard. Beautiful salt water pool with custom brick/iron fencing, removable child fence. Pool bath provides for easy entertaining. Pella windows and doors. 2007 roof. HVAC 2004.100 gallon elec/solar W/H.

TD-0000205418

Kathy Rivenbark, 363-3800

ge

Open 2-4 3803 Overlook Drive

SUN 2-4: 327 FIELDS RD, HAVANA, FL 32333. JUST LISTED AT $184,900!

COUNTRY LIVING AT ITS FINEST on 2.5 acres! Striking design, lot of natural light & stylish antique touches. Sunroom. Rocking chair front porch.Two sheds. Directions: I-10 exit 192, Rt Hwy 90, Rt Dover, Rt Dupont, Rt Fields. Kim Nabors 694-0722.

$344,900

Room for everyone to spread out! Wood floors in the living room & spacious family room with french doors opening on to a screened porch+fireplace that will be your outdoor family room.

Open eat in kitchen plenty of counter space & storage & a temperature controlled wine room!.

Master is downstairs, french doors opening to the screened porch. Master suite has a walk-in closet, double vanity, over sized shower & garden tub. 2 of the 3 bedrooms open to a lovely covered porch. All this in the golf cart friendly award winning Southwood community.

Cindy Cooper, 545-8076

Open 2-4 OPEN SUN 2-5: 1983 COLLINS LANDING RD, TLH, FL 32310 JUST LISTED AT $255,000!

Fisherman’s dream on Harvey Creek branch! Dock w/all amenities in place! House is updated inside & out. Custom kitchen and designer touches.

Recent metal roof, HVAC & Rinnai water heater! Must see! Directions: W on Hwy 20 (15 minutes from Capital Cir.) to Collins Landing. Anthony Gifford 528-4472.

2662 Noble Drive

$385,000

Beautiful custom Colonial home close to hospitals. This home has been loved & it shows in every detail. Wood floors through out the living areas, granite & custom Cherry cabinets in the kitchen that will delight the gourmet in you while you entertain family & friends. The family room will be fire lit on cool evenings & set the tone for a warm casual gathering. Outside is a large covered porch & sparkling pool for fun in the sun. The master suite has a double vanity, shower & tub to soak away any stress from your day. The oversized walk in closet is just what you have been dreaming about.

Georgia Turner, 510-4286

TD-0000205407

Open 2-4

There’s Hope.

There’s Help.

There’s Big Bend Hospice.

1260 Walden Road

$220,000

Brick home on nearly 1 acre. Large eat in kitchen, enclosed sunroom, gas fireplace, split plan, patio and deck.

Becky Sauers, 508-7449

Ask your doctor.

(850) 878-5310 or (800)772-5862 www.bigbendhospice.org

Open 2-4 5040 Hampton Ridge Avenue

Miss a day. Miss a lot.

Claire Petrandis, 544-9114

Susan Jones

Open 1-4

Realtor

850-566-7584 OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2PM-4PM

227 Waynard Way

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2PM-4PM

$239,200

What a find in Goose Creek. Wonderful 2 Story, 4BR/2.5BA with Master BR on the first floor.

Second floor has 3 Bedrooms 1 Bath and wonderful Loft area that can be used for Family/Game area. Wood flooring in Living and Dining Rooms. Kitchen has lots of cabinets and Beautiful Quartz Counter Tops and Deep Stainless Sink. Storage under stairs. Freshly painted. Fenced Rear Yard.

Double Car Garage with Private Back Alley Entrance. At this time, this is the only house available in Goose Creek.

Ada Feliciano, 545-3870

2671 Bantry Bay - $250,000

Perfect home located in the heart of NE Tallahassee! 3BR/2BA w/sunroom. New roof & HVAC in 2009. Remodeled kitchen w/new cabinets, Backyard fenced and great for entertaining. Rocking chair front porch w/ plantation shutters. 1/2 acre with majestic oak & mature Landscaping. Great Location!!

Great schools!! Directions: R-Kerry Forest, R- W Shannon Lakes, R- Bantry Bay

850.329.7000 www.PrimeSouthRealtors.com

8137 Blue Quill Trail- $249,900

Remodeled GEM in NE! 3BR/2BA. Spacious and Open Floorplan. Newly renovated kitchen features new cabinets, granite countertops & stainless steel appliances. Upgraded lighting throughout home. Wood burning fireplace w/mantle. NEW Roof! Completely fenced backyard w/deck perfect for entertaining.

Directions: L- Kinhega, R- Deer Lake, R- Blue Quill

TD-0000205421

$134,990

New Construction. Oakhill plan 2BR/2BA townhouse with vaulted ceilings, open plan, carpet, ceramic tile, stainless steel appliance package. Built to Energy Star standards.

TD-0000205422

Miss a day. Miss a lot.

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TOWNHOMES FOR RENTUNFURNISHED

TOWNHOMES FOR RENTUNFURNISHED

Beautiful & Spacious

RENTALS & ROOMIES Real Estate for Rent DUPLEX FOR RENTUNFURNISHED

1839-4 &1839-6 Portland Ave. $650, 2BR/1.5BA, 1150 sq.ft, CHA, tile floors, W/D hookups, patio, avail.

5/1 Kent Strauss Mgmt & Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com

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9280057

Centerville Townhouses

1625 #20 Centerville Rd., 2BR/2.5BA 1292 sqft., $950, CHA, WD, Located in the Betton Hills/ Woodgate area, Cable & Water Incl., Community Pool.

Kent Strauss Mgmt & Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com

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NW Convenience

l Southwood 2 br 2 1/2 ba $1450 includes util lSummerchase 2 bed plus loft $850 lSouthwood Carriage $775 includes util lSE - Par Lane 2/2 $850 lNE- Diehl Drive 2/1 $750 lNE - Mosswood Chase 3/2 $1200 lNW Sombra Del Lago 3/3 $1100 lNE-Heide Hill 3/2 $1200 Cindy Cooper 545-8076 Georgia Turner 510-4286 www.TLHRealEstate.com

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9280267

Large 1BR, clean, appliances, W/D DIAN RD 2633 Windy Ridge Dr., hookups, no smoking or located off Stone Rd. 3/2, carpet, W/D incl, pets. $500/mo. dep & $900/mo. $575 2BR/1BA 900 Sq ft., lease. 850-668-9488 9280052 W/D hookups, CHA, Lawn service incl. , Quite dead-end Street, Meridian Mgmt. Realtor Avail. now 9280290 Kent Strauss Mgmt & Great 2/2.5 townhome Realty, Inc. 877-2284 in SouthWood. www.kstraussmgmt.com Avail. now $1200/mo.

9280064 270-7111 Lg. 2/1, wood floors, no 9280023 pets, quiet & clean. 320 Lipona Rd. $675/mo.

385-6710 or 556-4008

I-10 Convenience

9280090

222-8702

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9276153

Off Tharpe

1871 Meriadoc Rd., $725 2BR/2BA 1030 sqft., CHA, W/D, Privacy fenced yard,fireplace, 1/2 off 1st months rent, Avail now Kent Strauss Mgmt & Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com

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2BR/2BA, CHA, W/D connection, fireplace Nice yard. Water furn.

1360 Fuller. $720/mo.

No pets. 524-2873

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9280085

SouthWood Townhome 4063 Colleton Ct. Avail.

5/1. End unit 3BR/2.5BA $1300/mo. 309-0837

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9280027

Spacious 1 Bedroom

1009-12 Sharer Ct., 736Sqft., 1BR/1BA $450, Large closets, CHA, W/D Hookups, private deck, avail. now Kent Strauss Mgmt & Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com

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9280077

Miss a day. Miss a lot.

HOUSES FOR RENTUNFURNISHED

2BA, split plan, NE, Spacious N.W. 3BR, near Chiles. 1600 sq.ft.

2342 LaRue Ct. $625, like new, inside laundry 2BR/1.5BA , 1090sqft., $1300/mo.850-445-1290 9277913 CHA, W/D hookups, Large Living room, 3BR/1BA & storage Back Deck, Balcony, QUINCY, near Avail Now downtown HUD ok.

Kent Strauss Mgmt & Good cond.

Realty, Inc. 877-2284 $600/mo. Call after www.kstraussmgmt.com 12 pm. 671-1940 9280068

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QUAD/TUNFURNISHED RIPLEXES FOR RENT-

2BR/1.5BA near TCC, CHA, redecorated, no pets. $600/mo. + dep.

850-385-0227 joecain1@comcast.net

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HOUSES FOR RENTUNFURNISHED

*Brand New 3 & 4BR*

Homes for Lease Purchase in popular Bull Run from $1895/mo. Avail. now 2598 Farragut Way Porter Chandler, Broker Owner 850-545-8491 Tallahassee Homes Realty, LLC

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9279748

3/2,1800 sq.ft. 2-car garage, fireplace, fans fenced, quiet area on Riggins Rd. $1400/mo 850-661-4188

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9278317

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9278302

3BR/2BA, w/storage shed, Bucklake area, $775-850/mo 566-1644

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HOUSES FOR RENTUNFURNISHED

Bucklake Rd Area

l3241 Robinhood, 3/2, secluded tree shaded setting family rm, living and dining. Big deck, and yard. $1375 l 9298 Taff Rd 3/2 doublewide, carport, fenced $785 l 3084 Huntington Woods 2 or 3BR/2BA townhome. W/D, Hardwood & tile, fenced. $800 l 2481 Papillion Way, 5/3.5BA, 2 master suites game room,deck $2250 l5017 Hampton Ridge, 3/2 1-story townhome off Apalachee, garage W/D. $1150 l 2957 St Stevens Dr. Golden Eagle gated community. Classic brick 2 story 4BR/3.5BA, family rm, formal living & dining. $2950 l 1964 Portland Ave, 3/1.5 townhome by elementary school.

W/D, fenced, fresh paint, new floors. $770 MAGNOLIA PROPERTIES AND INVESTMENTS. 386-8660 magnoliapropertiesinc.com

1097 Lovers Lane N. 3BR/2BA, $995/mo. pets considered.

545-2089 or -545-4390

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9276150

Crawfordville

Lease/purchase 3/2, 2-car 2467 sq.ft., lg. living & dining rms.

Fireplace, Jacuzzi, 1/2 ac fenced lot. No smoking. Small pets only. $1400/mo Avail.

5/1, 561-793-6920

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4BR/2.5BA, Havana/ KILLEARN LAKES private lake w/dock privileges, no smoking 3 B R / 2 B A 1 5 2 1 or pets. $750/mo. Breamstone Rdg, 850-539-6843 / 933-1868 appliances, dog OK, $1400/mo 850-322-0202 9280221 9278078 4BR/3BA, 3600 sq.ft, on 1 acre. 3-car garage, LAKESHORE ESTATES Must see! $2300/mo.

3/2, split plan, garage, 800-781-2959 fenced yd. $1250/mo.

9276407 850-443-3525 / 386-6385

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401 Terrace St., $795 2BR/2BA 1525 sqft., CHA, W/D hookups, front porch, sunroom, separate living & dining room, fenced yard, carport, Avail. Now Kent Strauss Mgmt & Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com

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HOUSES FOR RENTUNFURNISHED

9275850

Large 3/2. New paint, carpet, tile. Deck, patio, garage. No pets. $1195/mo. 893-9630

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Get What You Want ...Find What You Need

9280066

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9279604

Call Classifieds 599-2210

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9279127

The higher the credit score, the lower the rent 2BR/1BA, all tile, 2227 Mandrell Ct. $625/ mo + 625 dep 422-3055

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l2316 & 2318 Sylvan Ct. $625, 2BR/2.5BA, 1000 sqft, CHA, W/D hookups, fireplace, bonus room, Avail now l 2313-B Sylvan Ct. $575, 2BR/1BA, 905 sqft, CHA, W/D hookups, tile floors, 1/2 month free!

Kent Strauss Mgmt & Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com

TOWNHOMES FOR RENTUNFURNISHED

9280080

Round house 3BR/2BA 1514 Fuller Rd. Nice location & view. No pets. $700/mo 524-2873

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9276547

Start your real estate search on the site with the most options... and come home to your new future!

TOWNHOMES FOR RENTUNFURNISHED

2/2 + loft & Great room End unit. W/D. Covered deck, nice quiet area. $1100/mo 708-651-4873

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9280483

Find a new beginning today at www.tallahassee.com/homes

2/2, single level, garage, newly remodeled, patios. Near Oven Park $1000/mo. 893-1789

2BR/2.5BA TOWNHOMES FOR RENT! CLOSE TO FSU & TCC! W/D, SECURITY SYSTEM, FULL KITCHEN, FIREPLACE, MANY EXTRAS! 850-508-7944

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9279945

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9278029

3/2 on Quiet St Fenced yard, pool, W/D hook-up, etc. 2227-B Willie Vause Rd. $975/mo. 386-5629 Brick Townhouse Corner 2BR/2BA, CH/A, fireplace, W/D, Screen Patio, Fenced yard, $875/mo. 954-260-3273

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HOUSES FOR RENTUNFURNISHED

lNW-3/2 Paula Dr $1100 l Starmount 5/2 pool home $1500 lSE - Golden Pheasant 4/2 $1950 l NE Golden Eagle Congressional 3/3 $2500 l NE - Trillium Court furnished 3/2 $2000 Cindy Cooper 545-8076 Georgia Turner 510-4286 www.TLHRealEstate.com

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9280275

LOU ANN CIRCLE

3/2 carpet,carport,W/D connections, $900/mo

LOUISE STREET

3/2 den,pool,lawn care wood floor $1350/mo

Pontiac Dr

"Must See" 2/1 w/office, wood floor, full kitchen, car- port, fenced yard

NEWMAN LANE

3/2 carpet, full kitchen, fenced backyard, 2car garage. $1200/mo

222-8702

Meridian Mgmt. Realtor __ 9280283

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WHY RENT

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

WHEN YOU CAN

PURCHASE FOR LESS?

STARTING AT

$

84,900 Barrington Park Condos - Only 35 out of 300 left!

- Prices drastically reduced!!

- Low down payment Broussard Realty

172 Dawn Lauren • $135,000

9503 Boykin Road • $425,000

Enjoy this comfortable home w/ landscaped exterior. Home boasts low-maintenance vinyl siding, recent roof, privacy-fenced backyard w/ storage shed & large deck. With cathedral ceiling & open to both the dining area & sunroom, this home lives large. Interior includes tiled floors throughout foyer, living areas, & sunroom. BRs have maple wood floors.

Hosted By Calyn Stringer • 228-1486

Amazing sunsets from front porch of this 4/3, custom built, pool home w/ over 3000 sqft! Situated on 8.5 acres w/ large storage workshop.

Entertain in the brick-pavered screened porch or lounge by the L-shaped pool. Interior offers solid oak wood floors, upgraded kitchen w/ marble accents & hardwood cabinetry, 2 large living areas PLUS an office.

Hosted By Kelly Vinson • 544-5455

4333 Cool Emerald Drive • $180,000

3835 Tallavana Trail • $275,000

Lives large w/ cathedral ceilings throughout (including BRs), transoms, skylights, large eat-in kitchen w/ breakfast nook, loft area, game room & cozy area w/ fireplace. Master has it all – large closet w/ organizers, luxurious bath w/ tub, separate shower, 2 vanities, huge BR w/ sitting area. Backyard is privacy fenced w/ in ground fiberglass pool.

Hosted By Sonia Jewell • 556-7353

4/3 pool home sits on almost 3 acres! Main home offers 3/2, wood floors, cathedral ceilings, stacked-stone fireplace, formal dining room & comfortable eat-in kitchen w/ writing desk. Master suite has large bath w/ double sinks, stall shower & separate tub, plus his & hers closets. Main home adjoins well-planned 1/1 guest apartment w/ fully equipped kitchen.

Hosted By Kenley Stringer • 228-1486

To Subscribe Call 800-999-2271

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850-580- 4004

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Luxury Homes Tour

TODAY from 2PM-4PM LAKE DIANE, 18TH FAIRWAY

FABULOUS MIDTOWN LOCATION, $100/SQ MOL

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2131 Golden Eagle Dr. W

$1,029,000

FABULOUS BUCKHEAD!

Broker Associate

(850) 545-7244

Stacie Spears,

909 Hillcrest Ct.

$495,000

“NEW” CUSTOMIZE NOW!

Realtor

(850) 445-5510 4624 Forest Ridge Dr.

$435,000

Darla Morgan,

Mortgage Specialist (850) 228-9935

3463 Velda Dairy Dr.

Historically Low Interest Rates...Now is the Time to Buy! WWW.NAUMANNGR OUP.COM

$279,900

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HOUSES FOR RENTUNFURNISHED

WELCOME HOME Real Estate for Sale HOUSES FOR RENTUNFURNISHED

NE 4BD/2 BA HOME

$1450/mo+$850dep.W/ D.2 car gar. No pets 850-980-0814

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Nice 3/2 in Wakulla, just built, near Lake Ellen.

Private fenced yard. $800/mo. 850-443-3300

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Parkway Steal

1340 Linda Ann Dr. $595, 2Br/1Br, 950sqft, Newly Renovated, large den, lawn included, WIN AC, W/D hookups, avail. now Kent Strauss Mgmt & Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com

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9280059

PRIVATE COTTAGE

NEAR LAKE 1 BR Hwy 20 West (Lake Talquin)$600 util & W/D included 850-284-5592

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9278079

RESTORED COTTAGE 1927. 115 W 6th Ave. 3BR/1.5BA. Wood floors W/D hookup, huge living rm w/fireplace.

SORRY NO PETS. $1095 w/lease. 850-545-6685

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HOUSES FOR RENTFURNISHED

1BR furnished, near FSU & downtown, W/D incl. $550/mo. + dep.

No Pets. 850-559-0701

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MOBILEFOR HOMES /LOTS RENT

$490/mo. Clean 2BR, 1BA 14” on W. side. kitchen equip, CHA, deck. No pets 576-2695

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MOBILEFOR HOMES /LOTS RENT

1231 Spring Oaks LN

$545 / mo $450 dep 2BR/2BA Curtis Baynes Broker/ Owner, (850) 576-8774 www.cebaynes.com

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9280453

2/2 Country setting, w/ shop & out- building, lg screen porch. Quincy, 10 min from Lk Talquin $650/mo + dep.

210-5692 or 627-6067

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3BR/1.5BA, nice 1/2 acre lot, quiet, no pets.

Close to TCC. $250 dep $550/mo. 524-7091

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BEACH & VACATION RENTALS

1 week (7 nights) Sept. 23-Sept. 30 2012 $900/week

The Resort on Cocoa Beach

50 min. from Orlando, just minutes from the Kennedy Space Center and all things Cocoa Beach!

We can’t use our time share this year.

See photos & amenities online at theresortoncocoabeach. com and then call me at 850-544-1413

MOVE IN SPECIAL 1 month free rent, 9276428 Lease to own. Mobile Homes in Springwood COMMERCIAL P ROPERTY FOR RENT Mobile Home Park. 2, 3 & 4 BR units avail. from $370/mo. Call now Large Office Space Stephanie 850-580-0050 1310 Paul Russell Rd. 9278180 $1695 for long term., www.tallahassee.com 2000 sqft. 7 offices + reception, conference room, break room, includes grounds, TAX REFUND SPECIAL - 5 HOMES LEFT spacious building on 1 Month Free Rent main thoroughfare avail. now. $99 Deposit - Bad Credit OKAY Kent Strauss Mgmt & Realty, Inc. 877-2284 2 & 3 BR mobile homes from $499 www.kstraussmgmt.com

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Selling a boat?

CALL CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

599-2210

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NEW CARPET & PAINT!

2 baths, W/D hookups Enjoy swimming pool!

Free lawn care, pest control, on-site safety officer. Pre-approval by phone.

Call 10-6 incl Sat & Sun

459-9334

www.ilovethemeadows.com

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR RENT Professional office space near the Capitol – d o w n t o w n Tallahassee. From 200 – 1,000 sq. ft. available.

Conference rooms and kitchen available at no extra cost. Monthly rates from $400 per month, including utilities & janitorial. Call Pat @ 850.521.1182

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OFFICE/RFORETAIL SPACE RENT

* AMPLE

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

Call 878-0823

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9273095

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

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MOBILE HOMES/LOTS

RETAIL l 7 0 0 S F o n Pensacola Street near FSU/TCC l 1800 SF - GREAT Price! Just off N. Monroe St. Near Tallahassee Mall & I-10.

OFFICE l A "Free Standing" 3,200 SF bldg on Timberlane Road near the Thomasville Road intersection l 900 & 1050 SF Clean & Affordable!

Just off Apalachee Pkwy on Hanson Ct. l Unbelievably low rates! Downtown/ Midtown area. 500 SF up to 12,000 SF. Call Peter Gonzalez, Jr. for more Info.

(850) 224-2300.

3BR/2BA on 1/2 acre corner lot. Owner financing w/approved credit. $42,000 w/20% down. Call 575-9228

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MOBILE HOMES/LOTS FOR SALE

!!! TOTAL REMODEL !!!

AAA Flexible owner terms!!! New plumbing, electric, H&A, carpet & tile. Lovely 24 x 60 3/2 beauty! Super big new kitchen. Huge dramatic den or living room! N 27 just into Gadsden Co. On 1.05 acres! $69,900. Traders Realty, Inc. 878-3957

Add your club or organization or update your information for the next __ 3 BR/2 BA 1,800 sq. ft. issue of Living Here at doublewide on 1 acre.

For Classified Advertising call 599-2210!

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Large living rm, family room and kitchen.

3411 Whippoorwill Dr. $69,900. Owner financing. 508-0872 www.lotsunlimited.com

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MOVE IN SPECIAL 1 month free rent, Lease to own. Mobile Homes in Springwood Mobile Home Park. 2, 3 & 4 BR units avail. from $370/mo. Call now Stephanie 850-580-0050

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE 299 Unit Mobile Home Park - Call for Offers!

Bid Deadline 5/31/12 Broker 407-284-7774

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Downtown city block, six (6) storefronts, Monticello, Jefferson Co, Fl. 850-997-5857

For Classified Advertising Call 599-2210

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 or 2 Ac on N. Monroe St. near Tharpe St. Call Peter Gonzalez, Jr. for more Info.

(850) 224-2300.

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Repair shop/ convenient store on W. Tennessee Street Call Peter Gonzalez, Jr. for more Info.

(850) 224-2300.

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Real Estate for Sale LOTS FOR SALE NE 4.6 ac. Chemonie Subd. Gorgeous Homes,Paved,Oaks, Creek,Prime Schools,Horses ok, Underground Util.

ONLY LOT! $125K Owner 850-567-7978

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WAREHOUSE /STORAGE FOR SALE l 11,460 Sq Ft warehouse on 2 Ac. on Jackson Bluff Rd near Appleyard intersection Call Peter Gonzalez, Jr. for more Info.

(850) 224-2300.

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l Country living at its best! Lovely 4br 2ba home surrounded by 5+/-acres o f picturesque pasture a n d n a t u r a l hardwoods and pines. $149000. An additioonal 10+/acres with pasture and woods adjoining this property is a v a i l a b l e a t $6500/acre.

Contact Mary Dale Joyce 224-2300

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l New Price! 48 ac. o f b e a u t i f u l hardwoods & pines with creek $253,260 l 9 ac.with pretty woods. $108,000 l 3.25 ac in Leon County $150,000 Contact Mary Dale Joyce 224-2300

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TOWNHOUSES FOR SALE

l 2481 Papillon off Thomasville. 2 story 5BR, 3.5BA. Master down.

Sun room & family rm. $371,000 l6391 Heritage Ridge.

Ox Bottom. 3/2.5 Mediterranean, sun room, screen porch, huge lot. $290,000 l 1914 Ty Ty Ct. off Mahan 4BR/3BA formal living & dining rooms, eat-in kitchen, family rm w/fireplace. Huge deck & porch $300,000 l398 Terrace St. 3/2.5 walk to Leon High, dining & Capital Complex. Wood floors, fireplace. Charming. $350,000 MAGNOLIA PROPERTIES AND INVESTMENTS. 386-8660 magnoliapropertiesinc.com

2BR/1BA, CH/A, recent hot water heater & HVAC. 1316-C Russell St., near FAMU. $19,900 Call 980-7570 to see.

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3 Lake Seminole Waterfront Homes Great deals! Reduced Prices! Ben Castro, Realtor GCREG, 850-209-4936

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Looking to swap a 4BR/3BA furnished 3000 sq.ft. home with 1.37 acres on Gulf at Cape San Blas for a comparable property on Wakulla River or surrounding area on still water. 770-921-4069

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TOWNHOME 1625 Centerville Road 2 story, near TMH; Private Yard, Residents Only Pool, Kate Sullivan, Cobb & Leon School $100K 850-509-1981

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4BR/2.5BA on 14 acres, pines & hardood, large workshop & pool.

Ready to move in. On 3007 Lake Douglas Rd, Bainbridge, GA. $249K 229-515-0795 / 246-5934

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Monticello Horse Farm Beautiful area! 30 acres 3BR/2BA log cabin w/ inground pool. 2BR/1BA guest home w/2 barns, 7 paddocks, training track,$475,000. Owner finance, possible lease w/option 352-812-1926

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3/2 split plan NW home Corner lot w/updated amenities. Closing cost assistance available. $95,000. Ann Walker 556.4729 Legacy Realty

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3BR/1BA, hardwood floors in main room, many recent updates, small yard. 2724 Lake Palm. $29,000 980-7570

3 Lake Seminole

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Waterfront Homes Great deals! Reduced Prices! Ben Castro, Realtor GCREG, 850-209-4936

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OUT OF TOWN FOR SALE Mtn Cabin in NC for vacations or retirement give-away at $126,000 CabinsFranklinNC.com

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GEORGIA PROPERTY FOR SALE 45 Acres w/pond paved road frontage beautiful hillside homesite or place your cabin on the pond $188,000. 229-221-8837

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AUCTION. 242.73 Acres Selling Divided, In Combinations or As a Whole. Located at Highway 129 at I-10 in Live Oak, Suwannee County, FL. Paved Road Frontage.

Prime Location.

9273197 Merchantable Timber.

Home Sites. Thursday, May 17th @ 7:00 P.M GENERAL REAL ESTATE Call Hudson & Marshall for More Info!!! TOTAL REMODEL !!!

License: A A A F l e x i b l e o w n e r 800-941-9400 AB110 terms!!! New plumbing, 9280520 electric, H&A, carpet & tile. Lovely 24 x 60 3/2 CONDOS FOR SALE beauty! Super big new kitchen. Huge dramatic den or living 2 s t o r y t o w n h o m e / r o o m ! N 2 7 j u s t i n t o condo on Blair Stone Gadsden Co. On 1.05 R d c l o s e t o D E P . acres! $69,900. Traders 2 b e d r o o m s , 2 b a t h s Realty, Inc. 878-3957 up, living + kitchen + .5 9279629 bath down. Patio & balcony w/view of golf Get What You Want course. Cash only $39,995 :-) ...Find What You Need Natalie Rubik CRS, GRI, SFR 509-7709 ReMax Professionals

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3077 O’Brien Dr. w/ lease purchase option Tom Ertl 3260 sq.ft. pool home on golf course.

4BR + study/3BA, wood floors & blinds, sprinkler sys., Sonitrol, $5000 to buyers broker. $440,000 766-0008

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Open Sunday 2 to 5 849 Piney Village Loop in PineyZ 4BR/2BA, 2400 sq ft $239,000.

Patricia Joseph 284-6115, Keller Williams

912 Abbigail Dr Parkside Comfortable, cozy cottage 3/2. Retro 50’s. Updates, Beautifully kept, clean. Inside utility.

Big Reduction, $129,900. RB Dir: Old Bainbridge to Joyner to Abbigail 3243 Carllton Dr Southwood 5BR/3BA over 4000+ sq.ft. all the quality custom upgrades you deserve $489,000 Dir: Blairstone Rd on Four Oaks L on Grove Park L on Longfellow R Carollton 3241 Storrington Beautiful 2-story 3BR/2.5BA in popular Killearn Estates $169,900 JRW Dir: Centerville Rd to McLaughlin, L on T r a l e e , R o n Storrington

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Killearn Estates Pool Home - Open Sun. 2-5 2924 Springfield Dr. 4BR/2.5BA, $275,000 Ken Scheider 510-5192 Navigation Realty

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Meadows. Backs up to pond & greenspace Listed at $189,900 Keller Williams Karl Easton 933-7394

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OPEN Sat & Sun 2-4 PM 1735 Augustine Place Beautifully Landscaped Town home 1326 sq.ft.

3BR/2BA Features fireplace, lots of tile & large deck. $124,900 Anson Hollifield for more info. 508-7955 The Naumann Group Real Estate, Inc.

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Great American Pool Home Open, beautiful 4 BR,1-story brick! Open flowing plan,huge living, dining, family rms brick fireplace french doors to huge pool, patio areas! Rich wood ceramic floors, New lux. heat/air, Granite baths! Centerville Rd N. left Shamrock, 1st rt Shamrock E.(by church) rt Tralee , left Ardara!

Barbara Dickson, Remax Professionals Realty 545-3419

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Open Today 1-4 706 Middlebrooks Cir. off Piedmont. 2300 sq.ft 4BR/2.5BA, 1 acre $289,900. 850-566-5803 9280269

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599-2210 www.tallahassee.com

2668 Chateau Lane

3/2 home on the Lake. Refreshments will be served. Listed at $80,000. Keller Williams - Sophia Callahan, 251-4190

NE 3/2 country living on 2.75 Ac, 2898 ft, all large rms, 3 screened rms, Koi pond, 3 sheds,wooded, $350,000. 1 mile on 9280370 Centerville N. of Capital Open Sun 2-4 Cir. NE, Left on Pine 4557-C Barclay Lane Ridge Rd. ProCom NE condo. 2BR, 2 full BA Realty, 545-9167 9279779 + loft. $124,900.

4039 Kilmartin Beautiful Sherrie Cartee 545-6970 The Naumann Group brick 4BR/3.5BA home 9279913 on Killearn Golf Course.

3152 Sq Ft., $394,000.

OPEN SUN 2-4 Open 2-4. Casie Moran 445-4739 Armor Realty 9569 Deer Valley Dr. 9279816 Golden Eagle 4BR/3.5BA Betton/ Foreclosure.

Waverly- 4200 sq.ft.

Awesome & Ready $380K Open Today 2-5 to move in. Listed at 1002 Gardenia Drive $430,000. Keller 9280340 Williams - Sophia Callahan, 251-4190

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Open Sun. 2-4 3979 Emerald Chase 3BR split plan, granite counters, atrium like sunroom w/brick floor flows to sculptured back yard.Quiet street. $210,000. Marsy Miller 510 2046, Keller Williams

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OPEN SUNDAY 2-5 4BR BRICK POOL HOME GRANITE/STAINLESS KITCHEN, NEW HVAC NEW LUX WINDOWS 4022 ARDARA DRIVE A STEAL $232,900!

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Cell (850) 545 3419 and www.besttallahasseerealestate.com CONDO BY FSU $39,900 Nice brick,1 bedroom, 1 bath, big living room, nice kitchen, pool, storage, parking. 545 3419.

6392 Williams Road – MAKE OFFER Almost new subdivision, model home, upgrades! Lux. baths, kitchen, Reduced $219,900. Very Negotiable.

2805 Paradise Place $257,500 3245 Cranleigh Drive POOL Cinderella’s Palace Almost!

Reduced to Sell Custom Gardens Killearn, Victorian! Rich Traditional Classic Killearn Home, Just $195,000, moldings, flooring, gourmet kitchen, lux. lighting, decor!

Family home, living/dining and family Warmth, charm! room Overlooking Huge Deck, Big Pool 8709 Waltham Ct. - Short Sale! and private fenced yard! Big Garage w/workshop, Working at a Short Sale, at just $114,900, Darling 3 Best Pool Buy in Killearn! call 545 3419 to see! bedroom, 2 bath, rich tile floors, screen porch, big fenced yard, convenient to Southwood and offices! Beaut.

WALK2LAKE $179,900 fireplace for Holiday Cheer!

Almost new 3BR/2BA deluxe w/workshop 53 Merwyn - Walk 2 Lake!

3697 Matt Wing Road $97,000 Deluxe, just $179,900, 2 lots, few years new, upgrades galore! Separate workshop on 2nd lot.

Big fenced yard, deluxe kitchen, master bath, rich flooring, pool.

4BR-2.89 ACRES $164,900 1739 RIVERBIRCH Lake Tallavana spacious and few years old, priced to $179,900 Private,close-in, lux. Decor, lux. floors, sell! Rich tile Floors, Recent appliances, Big Sep. Master! close to hospitals, work! 545 3419 Priced to Sell! Hurry 545-3419 $73,000-2BR-2BATH 4BR LUXURY $284,900 Deluxe Townhome close-in, Gardens of Killearn Exquisite, rich columns, crown moldings, Rich Ceramic Tile Floors, new luxury wood flooring, dream kitchen, surround sound, flat screen Low Price, call 545 3419! tv, sprinkler system, luxury baths! 545 3419 to see.

11026 Wildlife Trail KILLEARN LAKES 2100 FEET 5522 Hampton Oak $142,000 Reduced to $194,900, spacious 1-owner home, huge Just 4 years new, Eastside, master, double vanities, jetted tub guest bath, marble Luxury thru, garage w/ opener, screen porch! fireplace family room, Huge custom deck, big backyard, oversize garage! Best Buy Area!

1532 Chadwick Way, $244,900 1207 Kenilworth Rd. Custom brick, NE, Killearn Lakes Custom 4 BR Waverly Brick $229,000 Gorgeous, one owner, rich wood floors, Classic, Pond View! New architectural roof, new plush high ceilings, gourmet kitchen, entertainer dream! carpet, sparkles with new paint thru, 2 car garage, perfect family home! Reduced!

Huge lux. master! Killearn Lakes 7 Oaks!

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$109,000 Commercial 1.3 Acre prime frontage ready to build store, shop! $99,900- 16+ ACRES Bring your Horses, Ready for building your home, has great price reduction, can hunt here too!

Call 545 3419 Barbara Dickson,Realtor NEAR BETTON HILLS 4BR Just $239,000, 4 bedroom, 4 bath, builders home, off Potts Road, over 2600 feet traditional family living, 2 car garage +shop, 2 Masters! call 545-3419 to see.

BY BETTON, OFF POTTS RD Almost half Acre Lot, priced to sell at just $40,000 cleared and ready to build on, Call Barbara Dickson 545-3419 OPEN SUN 2-5 4022 ARDARA DRIVE-POOL! 4 Bedroom Brick, Wood and Ceramic Floors, Granite/ Stainless Kitchen, New Heat/Air, New Windows, NE Beauty just $232,900- 545-3419 BRICK 4BR LUXURY $284,900 Gardens Killearn Gorgeous Decor’ w/ Rich Real Wood Floors, High Ceilings, Crown Moldings, Dream Kitchen, Lux. Sep. Master! Sec.System,Surround Sound,Flat TV! Just $284,900, Call 545 3419 to view!

NE WALK TO PARK $189,900 Wonderful Weems 3 BR, 2 bath, high ceilings, richest Wood Floors, gourmet kitchen, lux. Master w/jetted tub + shower! 3289 Bodmin Moor, call 2 see!

BUCKLAKE $185,000 POOL Almost Acre, Living, dining, family rooms, fireplace, covered patio, great brick home, top schools, pool/ pool bath!

1018 Thomasville Rd., Suite 200A Tallahassee, Florida 32303

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1126 High Meadow Dr. Open Sun 11-3 3BR/2BA fireplace, fenced, Open Sunday 2-4 3 BR charmer in Piney Z. screen porch & deck, Covered porch,fenced garage. 7307 Hollis St. $148K 850-727-7553 backyard, sprinkler sys, soaring ceilings & 9279927 more! Beth McGrotha 508-9390 OPEN SUN 2-4 Keller Williams Realty

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Agent: Eric Stockstill: •3,200 warehouse with 1,600 SF office.

HVAC throughout. $279,000. Can also be leased at $12.00 per square foot. – 2088 N. Monroe St. •1.22± acres for sale off Portal Drive in the INCOME PRODUCING UNITS IN TALL. FL Lakewood Business Center 100,000 SF WAREHOUSE IN QUINCY, FL Agent: Jim Taube, CCIM: Agent: Frank L. Langston, CCIM Industrial for Sale •6000 SF Warehouse for sale off Woodlane •Millwood Oaks Office Park. Convenient Circle. Can also be leased! location off Capital Circle NE 12 units, Agent: Jep Dove •1122 Kissimmee St. – Warehouse for sale.

15,000 SF. Less than 4 years old and •9,300 SF Office/WH on Cap Cir SE 10,000 SF. Large Loading docks! less than half of the replacement cost! between Apalachee & St. Augustine Rd. Agent: E. Edward Murray, Jr. CCIM: •489 John Knox Rd. – MAJOR Price •7,260 SF just south of Doak Campbell reduction - Now $270,000. 1,800 Square •3143 W Tharpe St – 10,000+ SF warehouse feet available in great location!

Stadium; fenced yard & semi accessible in 2 bldgs, $400,000 Agent: Jep Dove •16,000 SF on 3.13 ac w/ large fenced yard Income Producing: •O’Reilly Auto Parts Anchored Strip Center on Pensacola St; CP Zoning in Monticello. icello.

•10,400 SF Office/WH on W. Tharpe, fenced ERbedroom •The 9 At Bellevue. bedroom/four UN9Dfour T July bath units. until its.

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R AC yard with loading docks ONTleased C100% Agent: Eric Stockstill tockstill Agent: Mary Dale Joyce •10 Unit Apt. Complex located directly on •15+ acres in Jefferson Co., US 19 near FAMU Campus. Excellent housing for I-10; Rezoning potential; Water & sewer students and faculty! 9 of 10 units are INCOME PRODUCING UNITS IN TALL. FL currently leased! $229,000. available

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4614 OAKSHIRE COURT, $439,000 Gorgeous Home with full Theater! 5BD/3.5BA, 3382 SF. Separate guest wing, huge master suite.

MLS#217898 Dir. Centerville Rd to Hedgewood, L on Hannon Hill, R on Oakshire Ct

820 LIVE OAK PLANTATION RD., $465,000 5/6BD & 5BA, all BD’s have private BA’s, 4032 SF pool home on over 2 ac. MLS# 222098 Dir. Thomasville Rd or Meridian to Live Oak Plantation Rd

2984 BARCLAY COURT, $189,000 3BD/2BA cul-de-sac in Royal Oaks. New carpet & ceramic tile, new windows, separate office, private backyard w/gazebo. MLS# 222662 Dir. Thomasville Rd N., R Forsythe, L on Barclay, L Barclay Ct

2331 VIA MILANO COURT, $115,000 Nicely updated 2BD/2BA, updated kitchen, large screened porch, tile & laminate floors, 1 car garage.

MLS# 219508 Dir. Hartsfield Rd. W, R. Via Sardinia to Via Milano, L. on Via Milano Court

5617 RINGOLD LANE, $339,900 3BD/2.5BA, 2386 SF in Bull Run. Parade of Homes 2008! Screened back porch, crown molding. Deluxe Master BA w/Jetted Jacuzzi Tub. MLS# 224384 Dir. N on Thomasville, L on Kerry Forest, R Burnside Circle, L Ulysses, R Ringold

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8366 HUNTERS CROSSING, $220,000 Wonderful neighborhood & home. 3BD/2BA, wood floors, granite, new appliances, very open w/high ceilings & courtyard. MLS# 221940 Dir. Meridian Rd, N, L on Lakeshore, R on Hunters Crossing

8524 HEATHCLIFF COURT, $360,000 Beautifully maintained Golden Eagle home, 4B/3BA split plan, separate living & dining rooms. Large kitchen & FR. ML# 223810.

Dir. Thvl Rd, L Bannerman, R Tekesta, L Deerlake, R at 1st gate, Cobb Dr, R on Gates, R Heathcliff

2305 CLARA KEE BLVD., $162,000 Updated Home! 3BR/2BA, Split Plan, Large kitchen w/bar opens to FRM. Nicely landscaped, 2 car garage. MLS# 224375 Dir. 27 N to Clara Kee Blvd

4120 BUGLEVIEW DRIVE E., $162,000 Open floor plan, large eat in kitchen. 3BR/2BA, 1660+/- sq. ft. 30 ac’s, built in 1983 w/ lots of upgrades. MLS# 223407 Dir. Mahan to Bucklake Road, L. Buckwood Drive, Right Bugleview E., On Left

1824 ATLANTIS PLACE, $225,000 Contemporary townhome near midtown. 2BD/2BA, master has sitting area & balcony. Multi level deck.

2 car garage. MLS#217756 Dir. North on Meridian, RT on Glenview, RT into Los Robles Green/Atlantis Place

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4798 HIGHGROVE ROAD, $379,900 4BD/3.5BA, 2902 sq ft updated Highgrove home w/2 masters, large open kitchen, sunroom, all wood floors. MLS#222553 Dir. North on Thomasville Road ~ Left @ Highgrove Road ~ House on left just before park entrance

1326 DIAMOND STREET, $135,000 3BD/2BA, 1504 sq ft ranch on corner lot in Indian Head Acres area with multiple living areas. MLS# 2238330 Dir. S on Magnolia Dr., just S of Apalachee Parkway, turn L on Diamond

2289 UPLAND WAY, $300,000 4BR/3BA on 1 acre in Golden Pheasant! Crown molding, vaulted ceilings, wood floors. Built 2005.

MLS# 224142 Dir. Apalachee Pkwy south, L into Golden Pheasant, L on Upland

3413 REMINGTON RUN DRIVE, $228,900 3/2 w/ 1808 SF on corner lot in Hunters Crossing.

Updated kitchen. New Pella windows. Private courtyard. MLS# 222855 Dir. N Meridian, L on Lakeshore, R on Hunters Crossing, L on Remington Run, house on corner

8758 FLICKER ROAD, $82,900 DWMH in Liberty Ridge in Woodville; 3BD/2BA on 3+ acres. Spacious island kitchen. Horses/farm animals welcome! MLS#216386 Dir. S on Crawfordville Rd (SR-61), L on Oak Ridge, R on Bunting, R on Tern, L on Flicker

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2420 HAYS MILL ROAD, $150,000.

Beautiful 4BD/2BA updated home. Split plan, wood floors, newer roof & HVAC, freshly painted, screened porch. MLS# 224831 Dir. Park Ave to Collingsford, R on Hays Mill Rd

2782 A. J. HENRY PARK, $375,000 5BR/ 3.5BA + bonus rm in Killearn Estates. Kitchen w/granite, wood floors. POOL! Very private, backs up to park. MLS# 224339

8551 HEATHCLIFF COURT, $382,000 Split 4BD/3.5BA plan w/2941 SF. on quiet cul de sac Open kitchen, built-ins around gas fireplace.

Screened pool. MLS#224691

7757 CRICKLEWOOD DRIVE, $363,825 Golf Course Frontage, Pool Home in Summerbrooke.

4BD/3BA w/ 2678 SF. Open family room, a gourmet kitchen. Luxury master suite. MLS#224463

5780 FOX BRIDGE WAY, $245,000 Buck Lake Beauty in Stoney Creek Crossing.

4BD/2BA w/ 2178 SF, open & split floor plan w/ wood floors, entertainment wall w/ gas fireplace, gourmet kitchen. Large master w/ luxury BA. MLS#219492

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