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Shrinking home inventory helps sellers

By Gary M. Singer Sun Sentinel

QUESTION: Is now a good time to put my house on the market, or should I wait another six to eight months?

—Maureen ANSWER: Generally speaking, now is a great time to put your house on

Contact a real estate agent who has experience in your neighborhood. He or she can pull data that show how many other homes are for sale in your area and give you an idea how long it might take for you to find a buyer. I expect more bank-owned homes to hit the market after Labor Day, so selling now, ahead of that extra competition, could prove to be a smart move.

the market because the inventory of homes for sale has declined, here and other areas. Buyers don’t have the choices

Jerry McFarland

that they did a year or two ago.

That’s boosting prices and helping sellers.

Contact a real estate

agent who has experience in your specific neighborhood. He or she can pull the data that show how many other

Tallahassee Builders Association Weekly News

TBA President - 2012

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

TBA Welcomes 60 New Members to the Association

I’m proud to report that the Tallahassee Builders Association may very well be the fastest-growing organization in the Big Bend. During a two-day membership blitz in late May, TBA enrolled 60 new members... a 40 percent increase in membership that puts the association back up over 200 firms representing more than 3,000 housing- and construction-related professionals.

Builder Mark Worley led the drive by personally enrolling 21 new members, a tribute to how strongly he values his TBA membership as well as his ability to communicate our many member benefits.

Here is a list of our new members whose investment in TBA will clearly strengthen our ability to serve our community: ABC Flooring ABC Supply Air Solutions Apalachee Backhoe & Septic Tank, LLC BB&T Bank B&T Fencing, Inc. Barry Davis Painting, Inc. Big Bend Builders Bradco Supply Brian Barnard Flooring America Brigman & Brigman Cabinets, Inc. Cabinetry Design Studio Carole Butler Interior Design Carpenters Construction Cleveland Construction, Inc. Crowder Construction DCDAV, Inc. Doug & Matt, Inc. Eagles Eye of North Florida Fielder Landscape First in Counters

Flora Florist Gaskin Irrigation & Landscape, LLC Grigorian Construction, LLC Gutter Solutions & Waterproofing Hancock Bank Jett Builders, Inc. Karmanos Printing & Graphics Lloyd Construction & Remodeling, Inc. Lowe’s M&L Cabinets, Inc. Marpan Supply Company, Inc. Mathinson Construction, LLC Mays Munroe Nichiha Fiber Cement Panther Creek Sod Farms Pella Windows & Doors of Florida PPG Porter Paints Precision Pavers & Lawn Care, LLC Precise Electric, Inc. Premier Bank

Premier Pools of Tallahassee Prime Meridian Bank Pro-Build Truss Plant Raney Oven, Builder Regions Bank Robert West Jr Plumbing Rob's Electric Sherwin-Williams Sperry Van Ness Commercial Real Estate SRM Redimix Suntrust Mortgage Super-Lube Services Talquin Fabrications, Inc. Thompson Services Timberlane Appraisal Associates Township Builders, Inc. TruSeal, LLC White's Plumbing Woodlane Cabinet Company

Builder Mark Worley of Worley Construction led TBA’s recent membership drive by enrolling 21 new members.

If you are interested in joining the Tallahassee BA, e-mail our Executive Officer Paul Thompson at paul.thompson@tallyba.com.

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homes are for sale in your area and give you an idea how long it might take for you to find a buyer.

I expect more bankowned homes to hit the market sometime after Labor Day, so selling now, ahead of that extra competition, could prove to be a smart move.

Q: I own an investment house and already refinanced through the government’s Home Affordable Refinance Program.

Still, the house is worth much less than what I owe on the mortgage, and I’m not eligible to refinance again through the government program.

The rent is just enough to cover the mortgage and association dues. I really have no hardship, but I feel stuck.

Short of walking away, what are my options?

—Jason A: Investing in anything carries risk. I have several shares of Facebook that I probably will grow old with.

In your case, it doesn’t sound as if you can escape without taking a financial hit. But you do have options that can help minimize your loss.

First, you can keep renting the property. By doing this, your mortgage is slowly getting paid off, and the house is less and less “underwater” with every passing season. Eventually, you will regain equity in the house.

If you do not want to take the long-term view on this, you can try to complete a short sale while still making the

payments. This will be difficult to do, especially with a tenant in place, but it may work out with a little luck.

Walking away is the worst option, in my opinion, because the lender will foreclose and likely chase you down for the amount you owe on the mortgage.

Q: Is it possible for my wife to buy a house without involving me as long as she can qualify for the loan by herself?

—James A: Yes. But if this house is going to be your primary residence, you may need to sign some of the collateral documents, even if you are not on the 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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Consumer Mortgage Information Program

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850-402-8000 SCORE Federal Credit Union

850-488-1015 Ext. 208

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Credit standards and eligibility rules apply. All rates are subject to change without notice. FSUCU is an equal housing lender. Please contact Allison Tremper at FSU Credit Union for your personalized quotes at 850-224-4960 ext. 3310. www.fsucu.org

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Good communication leads to successful projects One of the fundamental elements to a successful building experience is communication beMark Worley tween the Building Basics owner and the build-

ing professional on a structured basis.

On the owner’s side, there should be a designated person that will be the contact representative. The contact representative should have the power to make any decisions pertaining to the scope of work and budget.

By having this dedicated contact, the builder will

with the owner or it may be the superintendent.

The key for success is consistency by the dedicated representatives and their commitment to regularly scheduled meetings or correspondence.

You should receive a progress report on a recurring schedule using the same date and time each week. If you cannot follow

be assured of a single source of communication and avoid duplicated correspondence and confusion in the project.

As important as this single point of communication is for the builder, it is equally important to the owner to have a consistent builder representative.

Sometimes it’s the builder himself who corresponds

Debbie Kirkland 2012 President

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

By the Numbers John Laney, CDPE, e-PRO Keller Williams Town & Country Realty If real estate’s number one maxim is “Location, Location, Location,” its number two maxim is “Numbers, Numbers, Numbers.” Real estate is a numbers game. The primary number, of course, is “How Much.” For the buyer … I want it for less; for the seller … I want more.

The market sets the price, and for today’s sellers this price may be an unpleasant surprise.

It’s important to consult a REALTOR® professional, who has the knowledge to provide information to support the numbers and assist sellers, buyers, and investors.

When setting a sales price for a home, the seller should be aware of the following numbers: • The number of homes sold in the neighborhood over the past year • Sold prices of homes sold over the past year • The number of days homes have been on the market • Current neighborhood inventory of houses for sale The home buyer should be aware of all of the above numbers, as well as: • Current mortgage interest rates • Estimated closing costs Investors will want to know all of the above, plus: • Current rents in the neighborhood • Return on investment • Rent to value ratios Take a look at The Bottom Line, below, for the local numbers. Each week the Tallahassee Board of REALTORS® provides these numbers in this “Real Estate Corner,” and posts the data on www.TBRnet.org under Media > Market Snapshot. You can also find a link to statewide existing home sales statistics on that web page.

Today’s REALTOR® not only has these numbers available but also understands how to use them and how to explain them to their customers. When looking to buy or sell real estate you should always seek the competent assistance of a REALTOR®; use them for their expertise and experience. Insist they give you the numbers and explain their meaning—and use the numbers to your advantage.

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through on this commitment of time, your project will be at risk for potential problems.

Finding the best way to communicate varies by client, but the most likely will be email and not a phone conversation for your weekly update. If you must use a telephone, make sure that the builder follows up with a summary for your review.

A fax is good as long as both parties have a fulltime fax line open. Nothing is more frustrating than a one-way fax conversation. If you decide to have job site meetings, follow the same protocol as a phone conversation with a summary of each meeting. The number of job site meetings will depend on the size and progress of your project and are not needed every week.

A weekly progress report on the project’s development should have the following subjects addressed each week. Maintaining the same format each week will help the project stay on track and facilitate followup on the previous week’s report.

1. What was last week’s job progress: Under this heading, the builder lists all of the phases of construction that were completed during the last week, such as, “The footers were poured and the block work completed.

The floor trusses were ordered. Received revised window proposal.” This section could also contain pictures to explain the job’s progress.

2. Review of confirmed items and questions: This section of the report addresses answers to the previous report and seeks answers for the upcoming week from the owner. An example might be, “Confirmed garage door has insulated panels.

Window treatments will be selected from ABC Window Coverings. Con-

firmed that paint selection in family room has been changed to Eastwind Green with A-1trim.” This section of the report is to keep an open dialogue on both sides and helps to keep the project on track by maintaining timely selections, and recording changes.

3.

Schedule lookahead: This section deals with the upcoming week’s projected progress as reported by the builder. A builder who meets customer expectations has painted a realistic picture of what to expect. Items may include, “Drywall will be completed with doors and interior trim being delivered by Thursday. Painting contractor will complete the exterior.” The projection of the upcoming week’s progress helps hold the builder responsible while aiding the owner in understanding the building process.

4. Items that require attention: This section addresses items that need immediate attention in order to keep the project moving. This area of the report keeps everyone accountable and will be addressed in the following week’s report. If a selection or question is not completed, it will remain under Section 4 in the following week’s report under “extreme attention required.”

As you can see, it takes effort from both parties to make your building experience positive. A commitment to good communication will not only result in a quality finished product but a satisfactory building experience.

— Mark Worley is the only Graduate Master Builder in Tallahassee and one of only 13 statewide as recognized by the National Association of Home Builders. He writes regularly for HomeFinder.com Weekly on construction-related topics. Contact him at www.worleyconst.com.

3-bedroom farmhouse a family-friendly option For The Associated Press

HMAFAPW00461 Bedrooms: 3+ Baths: 3 Upper floor: 1,105 Main floor: 1,765 sq. ft.

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Dimensions: 64-0 x 51-0 Exterior Wall Framing: 2x6

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THE TENANT AND THE ELECTRIC BILL

by Harry Anthony Heist, Attorney at Law

In most annual rentals, the tenant is responsible for paying the electric bill. In addition to being responsible for paying the bill, the tenant is often given instructions by the landlord and agrees in the lease agreement to place the electric bill into their name upon move-in. This requires the tenant to make a call into the electric company and/or go to the electric company office to give the relevant information and pay a utility deposit, which varies by company providing the electric. In a perfect world, the tenant does just that. Prior to move-in they get the electric placed into their name and pay the bill. What happens when they do not pay the bill? In many places, the electricity is simply shut off and the tenant is without electricity. This is the tenant’s problem, and no liability to the landlord occurs.

The tenant may then pay the bill and have it reconnected, steal the electricity from an adjoining tenant, put jumper wires on the electric meter or completely live without electricity. In some areas of Florida and in many apartment communities, the electric will revert back into to the name of the apartment community, and the apartment community will later be notified that this has occurred, sometimes weeks later. This is to prevent a unit from being without electricity. While we cannot control what the tenant is “supposed” to do, we can take action, but must be careful that we do not run afoul of the law.

Florida Law and Electric

Florida law specifically states that a landlord shall not directly or indirectly cause interruption in the tenant’s electric service.

FS 83.67 Prohibited practices. (1) No landlord of any dwelling unit governed by this part shall cause, directly or indirectly, the termination or interruption of any utility service furnished the tenant, including, but not limited to, water, heat, light, electricity, gas, elevator, garbage collection, or refrigeration, whether or not the utility service is under the control of, or payment is made by, the landlord.

Direct Interruption

Direct interruption would be when the landlord shuts the electric off by actually disconnecting it from the rental unit (this is rarely done but happens!), or more commonly instructs the electric company to shut the electric off. A landlord who discovers that the tenant has not placed the electric in the tenant’s name could easily feel that it is correct to tell the electric company that the electricity is not to be in the name of the landlord, but rather that it must be in the name of the tenant. However, this can lead to a direct shut off. Further, the landlord may have had the electric bill revert back into the landlord’s name, as is often the case in apartment communities; notifying the electric company that this is not proper and that it should be in the tenant’s name will result in a direct shut off to the tenant. In the single family home setting, sometimes the property owner who lives out of state receives an electric bill, is furious and calls the electric company for a shut off. Does it seem fair to the landlord who now is stuck paying the bill? No, but we never said the law was always fair.

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With classic curb appeal and generous interior spaces, Plan HMAFAPW00461 from Homeplans.com is a good choice for a family.

The spacious design features 2,870 square feet of living space. An unfinished basement offers another 1,765 square feet.

Inside, the first-floor plan boasts formal living and dining areas on either side of the entry foyer.

The U-shaped kitchen opens to the breakfast nook on one side and on the other to the family room with a snack bar that seats three. Also in this area, a planning desk provides a convenient place to charge gadgets and check email.

On the way to the garage, the laundry room has plenty of space and a window, and a closet is ready to receive coats and shoes before they enter the house.

Relax in the family room, which opens on each side to a veranda. A study on this level could double as a guest room with a nearby full bath.

Two family bedrooms on the second floor share a full bath, while the master bedroom includes a thoughtfully appointed bath and large walk-in closet.

Indirect Interruption

An example of indirect interruption occurs if the landlord receives an electric bill on an account that

should have been in the tenant’s name, and the landlord simply fails to pay it. Here the landlord has full knowledge that the tenant failed to place the account in his or her name, and by the landlord not paying it, the account will get shut off. Again, this seems unfair to the landlord, but is the law.

Steps to take if it is discovered that the tenant is not paying the electric

Once it is discovered that the tenant is not paying the electric bill, the tenant needs to be notified immediately by the use of a 7 Day Notice of Noncompliance with Opportunity to Cure. The notice may state the following: You have failed to place the electric utility service account into your name as required by your lease agreement, and you owe the landlord the sum of $__________ at this time for outstanding electric bill(s).

Steps the Landlord can take

While it is beyond the landlord’s immediate control if the tenant steals electric, or in the event of reversion of the account back to the landlord, there is one thing that often occurs which is indeed completely in control of the landlord, but is often missed, because of the landlord’s forgetfulness or misplaced trust that the tenant will do what the tenant is “supposed” to do. Due to the need for electric to operate pools and a/c units, most landlords do not wish to have a time period when the electric is off. The result is that the electric is in the landlord’s name until such time as either the landlord directly has it shut off, OR the tenant directly has it placed in the tenant’s name. When a tenant moves into a rental unit and the electric is on, they will often happily sit there until the electric is shut off. But wait.

How can the landlord have it shut off? Did not we just say that was illegal? The answer lies in timing.

If the tenant is notified in writing that the landlord will be taking the electric out of his or her name no later than a fixed date, and the landlord does indeed do this, it is doubtful that a prohibited practice or indirect termination as envisioned by the statute will occur. We recommend the following wording in a notification to be given to the tenant prior to move-in. This can be placed directly on the INFO SHEET that the tenant should receive from the landlord, stating the names, phone numbers and addresses of the utility company, garbage pick up days, etc. Here is some recommended wording: Tenant understands and agrees that the electric service is currently on in the Landlord’s name.

Tenant agrees that the Landlord shall order the electric service be taken out of the name of the Landlord within 3 days, and Tenant shall place the electric service in Tenant’s name and pay all necessary deposits.

So you notified the tenant prior to move-in. Now, don’t forget to notify the electric company immediately in writing, and get a confirmation from them!! Property managers who use checklists rarely, if ever, forget to do this. As a friendly reminder, if you shut off someone’s electric after they have taken occupancy in violation of the law, WE WILL NOT REPRESENT YOU!!

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Pool homes an answer to summer heat

By Debbie Kirkland Special to HomeFinder.com Weekly

There’s something fantastic about moving water, bubbling spas and the sight of a sparkling pool in the heat of Tallahassee summers.

When shopping for a home in Tallahassee during the summer months, thoughts of purchasing a place with a swimming pool are often more appealing than not.

Often, the warm weather makes people entertain the idea of owning a pool home who might not otherwise have considered this as an option.

In-ground pools are the most popular in our area and often have such added features as elaborate fountains, spas, pool finishes and borders.

Resistance swim-spas are popular as therapeutic alternatives for some home owners.

Some buyers have owned homes with pools, however, many consumers may have no experience or knowledge related to maintenance issues involved in owning such a home.

Here are a few tips for those new to pool ownership.

First, is the home buyer purchasing a home using a mortgage, and does the mortgage lender allow financing of homes with swimming pools?

Not all loans will allow this type of purchase, so knowing ahead of time is critical.

Second is the cost of insurance. The added liability coverage in a homeowner’s policy, in most cases $1 million, is often required.

It’s very important to reveal that the home has a pool when you phone an agent for insurance quotes. Agents will ask the type of pool, and whether it has a diving board.

Insurance on

A fountain adds to the appeal of this backyard pool in Ox Bottom Manor at 444 Tall Stand Court. Buyers considering a pool home would be wise to have the pumps, filters and other systems checked thoroughly, as well as the pool’s construction. DAVE HODGES/HOMEFINDER.COM WEEKLY

homes with diving boards or water slides is not possible in most cases.

Fences surrounding the pool area are also requirements both of insurance companies and Leon County building codes.

Third, maintenance costs should be taken into consideration. Knowing the type of pools, saline or chlorinated, heated or non-heated are considerations for maintenance costs because each requires different chemicals and pump systems.

Life expectancy of pump and cleaning systems is something that should be included in household budgets as well.

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Fourth, knowing whether a pool contributes to a home’s value is something a Realtor can help a home buyer determine. These facts will vary from neighborhood to neighborhood. Values of pools are sometimes subjective, and what works for one buyer may not for another.

Fifth, the location of a pool is often a consideration in a home buyer’s mind. Is the pool too close to the home? Is there enough room surrounding the pool for a buyer’s needs?

Lastly, running a pool pump and maintenance systems can cost as much as $240 a year. By using a

few energy-saving measures, such as switching to a smaller pump and reducing its hours of operation, one could expect to reduce the cost of operation by as much as 75 percent, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

Heated pool costs are significantly higher and sometimes cost prohibitive, especially when using gas heating systems.

In our area, solar blankets or heating systems may prolong the swimming season.

In any home purchase, home inspections are a recommendation. Typical home inspectors do not test pool equipment. Licensed pool inspectors

are of value to a homeowner to test not only the pool pumping systems, cleaning equipment, copings and decking construction and materials and any connected spa units and their function, but predicting effective life spans of these systems.

There are more than 250 homes with pools for sale in the Tallahassee market. Many are getting a lot of attention. Having a pool already installed is attractive to some buyers.

Others look for homes suitable for adding a pool in the future.

Consider the time spent at home with your family, the personal en-

joyment of outdoor activities and entertaining, or simply the enjoyment and solitude of your personal pool or swim spa. Should you decide to purchase a pool home, taking these things into consideration will help you in your decision. Your Realtor will help you gather the needed information on all the specifics of owning and operating the pool from home sellers before you make your decision on a home purchase.

Realtor Debbie Kirkland is an agent at Armor Realty of Tallahassee and president of the Tallahassee Board of Realtors. Contact her at debbiekirkland@homesalesoftallahassee.com.

Who lived here? How to dig up your house’s history

By Shirley Salemy Meyer For The Associated Press

The construction of Julian Sellers’ bungalow in St. Paul, Minn., was started in 1926 and finished in early 1927.

The builder was a Swedish immigrant. The family who first lived there included a married couple, their 6-year-old daughter and the wife’s mother.

Sellers learned all this by sorting through building permits, tax records, city directories, maps, old newspapers on microfilm and more.

A retired software engineer and a member of the Twin Cities Bungalow Club, he has chronicled the history of the structure, its environs and the people who lived in it. He even met that 6-year-old daughter when she was in her late 80s.

“It’s fun to know that other families have lived here — children have grown up and been nurtured in this house,” said Sellers. “Each family makes it their own and has their own life and experiences here. It’s fun to get that feeling of continuity.”

Many homeowners and apartment dwellers across the country are doing the painstaking work of researching the history of their home and neighborhood.

Some delve into the past for practical reasons — perhaps they want to change the exterior of an old house and need to document how it once looked, or they want to create (or protest) a historic desig-

nation. Others are simply fascinated by the testament of time.

This research “feeds into the notion of pride of place,” said Kingston Heath, professor and director of the graduate Historic Preservation Program at the University of Oregon. The history of a house and its people can also cast light on larger historical changes.

“A house is like an artifact,” Heath said. “It represents these collective human values, and cultural and technological change.”

Inside the New York Public Library’s BeauxArts building on Fifth Avenue, librarian Philip Sutton works amid ornate gold shelves lined with bound genealogy periodicals, passenger lists, military records, social registers, newspaper death notices and more.

Sutton teaches an hourlong class on house-history research once a month.

It grew out of the enthusiastic response to a blog post he wrote last year about researching the history of a Manhattan apartment building that he picked at random.

He takes students step by step through his detective work, using land conveyances, early maps, Census records, databases and more.

Expert house historians advise novices to focus on one question at a time and to keep notes on exactly where information was found.

To begin, figure out what you know from documents you already have.

Julian Sellers and his wife Barbara pose June 18 in front of their St. Paul, Minn., bungalow. Sellers has chronicled the history of the structure, the natural environment surrounding it, and the people who lived in it since it was built in 1926 and finished in 1927. AP

And talk to neighbors who have lived on your block for a long time to collect their stories.

Be aware, however, that community stories and legends often aren’t accurate, cautions Ellen Baumler of the Montana Historical Society.

“That’s the greatest pitfall — perpetuating information that is not correct,” said Baumler.

“Sometimes those stories and legends are really hard to squash.”

Find out whether your street name is the original one, said Mary Louise Days, a historian and board member of the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation in California.

In her city, for instance, Olive Street was once Canal Street. A change like that can throw researchers off the scent, she said.

House historians often want original blueprints and photographs, but

those may be lost.

Be open to what is available, urges Frank Lipo, executive director of the Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest, in Illinois.

For instance, a homeowner may find a photo from the 1950s that shows the house before its porch was removed or aluminum siding installed.

“You have to put aside the holy grail of the original photographs and original blueprints,” said Lipo, whose area is known as the home of Ernest Hemingway, Frank Lloyd Wright and beautifully preserved old houses. “If you can find some cool, interesting, useful things about people who lived there in different eras, it flushes out the story.”

Local government offices, public libraries and historical societies are good places to find documents that detail property ownership, as well as fire insurance maps, property

tax records, Census records, city directories (precursors to phone books), old newspapers and historic photographs.

Some of these documents are available online or in databases.

But Days, of Santa Barbara, resists the quick, digital fix.

“For something that’s really as crucial as an early building permit or an early map, I happen to just love the original documents,” said Days, noting that there can be crucial details on them such as color codes and notes.

The original building permit, if it still exists, can be found at municipal government offices.

Information such as construction dates, square footage, building materials, type of roof and the architect’s name may be on it.

Another way to date your home is to track ownership of the property back to when it was first

built.

This practice is called a “chain of title” search and often can be done at a county records’ office.

Online sources » The National Trust for Historic Preservation.

How to research your home’s history, among other information, at http://www.preservationnation.org/resources/faq/ information-sheets/historic-home-full.html » The New York Public Library’s guide to researching the history of New York City homes, written by Philip Sutton: http://www.nypl.org/ blog/2011/10/14/guide-researching-your-homeshistory. Many of his suggestions apply anywhere. » The Minnesota Historical Society’s www.Placeography.org collects information about buildings and neighborhoods around the country and shares it.

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2606 Farragut Way (Holley Model) Gorgeous brand new 3 BR Energy Star Home under construction by Tallahassee Homes and is being introduced with all the great features and floor plans of our much larger homes. If you are downsizing, want a huge Master Bedroom and Bath, or just want a more affordable home (from the 240's) in a great neighborhood then this is the home for you. Visit our sales model at 2640 Manassas Way or Visit our web site at TallahasseeHomesRealty.com Call Porter Chandler, Broker/Owner 545-8491 Tallahassee Homes Realty, LLC OPEN SUNDAY 2-5

1609 Hasosaw Nene Lovers on a Budget! Only $135k New listing, ~2000 sq ft, 4BR/2BA, versatile floor plan: 2 beds up, 2 down, w separate parking/entrances.

Ideal for multi generational living, home business. 50s charm, wood flrs, eat in kitchen, 2 screened porches.

Fenced, carport. Needs some cosmetic work.

Neighorhood has 2 parks, walking trails along creek, monthly pot luck. Directions: St Augustine to Apakin, LT Chowkeebin, RT curve at end, becomes Hasosaw.

Terry Anne Kant, Realtor-Broker, CRS Kant Realty of North Florida (850) 877-2121 Pics/virtual: kanthomes.com Call Today for an Appointment to See

3305 Vassar Court Very nicely updated home in Arbor Hill that has all new plumbing fixtures, new lighting and tastefully updated kitchen with all new appliances. Kitchen and dining room overlook a patio and cozy backyard. $144,000.

1808 Atlantis Place Beautiful midtown location in popular Los Robles Green, and within walking distance to Lake Ella. Home has 3 bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths and has been nicely maintained over the years. Nice secluded pool and pool house are available to residents. Directions: Glenview Dr. to Atlantis Place. $245,900

1819 Tamiami Drive 3 bedroom, 2 bath 1596 sqft estate home with hardwood floors, nice bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen, washer, dryer and fenced back and front yards for only $145,000. Must see today! Go S. Magnolia or Old St. Augustine to East on Chowkeebin Nene, Left on Semalachee, which turns into Tamiami.

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3120 Ansley Park. This beautifully maintained home built in 2003 has everything to offer a new owner. It has 4 bedrooms plus 2 additional rooms suitable for office, study, etc. There are granite countertops in the open eat-in-kitchen, built-ins in the great room, a split BR plan, brick fireplace, incl. all kitchen appliances, wood floors in the main living areas, plantation shutters, tile in kitchen & baths and a huge backyard with playground. $325,000. www.3120AnsleyPark.com Sharon Mears 556-0477 Regents RealtyGroup, SharonMears.com OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

150 Ojibwa North, SW Jefferson County Beautiful all brick home w/5+acre pecan orchard, horses welcome. 3BR/2BA w/dining room/office including approx. 2030 sf, vaulted ceiling, fireplace, large utility room, kitchen w/lots of cabinets, 2-car garage+2-car carport, irrigation, greenhouse, above ground pool. I-10 east to Exit 225, left to Waukennah Hwy, left on Waukennah and right on Ojibwa. $289,900

1682 Osprey Pointe Dr. Visit our new furnished sales center in Park Charleston & the new "Aging-In-Place" model recently featured in AARP magazine. This 2,152 sq.ft. Green Certified 3BR/2BA + Office has all the sought after amenities, incl. hardwood floors, tank-less water heater, gas fireplace with built-in entertainment cabinets, granite counters, tray ceilings, deluxe master bath, custom tiled shower & whirlpool tub, Stainless Steel appliances, spacious sunroom & more. $284,000. www.NeilRyder.com Kathy Lee, REALTOR® (850) 508-6003 Neil Ryder Realty Inc www.MyParkCharleston.com OPEN SUNDAY 3-5

2107 Kinsley Lane Great location, perfect for a first time home buyer!

3BR/2BA open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, large master (16X11), double vanity in master bath, patio, privacy fenced backyard, garage. Lots of windows bringing in natural light. All appliances stay including washer & dryer. Low maintenance exterior make this home easy to care for. Directions - Centerville Rd to Centre Court, L on Kinsley Lane, home is at the end..

Call Amanda Drake (850)570-0821 View at www.MyDrakeRealEstate.com Drake Real Estate, Inc. OPEN SUNDAY 2-4 in BETTON

488 Havana Highway YOU'LL FEEL AT HOME When You See this Pretty, Well Cared For, Bright, Spacious, Updated 3BR/2BA with 2010 Roof, New Carpet, Kitchen Appliances & More. Stately Trees Shade Your Home and Stand Guard Over Beautiful Landscaping. $114,900 Home Qualifies for USDA 100% Loan. 27N to left on SR 270 to left on Hwy 12, 3.6 Mi on left.

7769 N. Briarcreek Road New Craftsman style construction w/100% financing available. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen w/stainless steel appliances, large laundry room with storage. &2-car garage. On city sewer, Great schools. Off Bannerman Rd. Fast Closing to be in for the start of school Backs up to conservation area. Follow the balloons.

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$135,000! 1904 Holly St. Come tour this lovely 3/2 1382 sq ft home w/ plenty of updates. Tastefully renovated kitchen w/ Ikea cabinets & two brand new bathrooms w/ marble floors are the highlight. Fresh paint thru-out & other features include new carpet, pretty hardwood floors & a 12x12 Florida room. This house is move-in ready. Dir: West on Tharpe, rt on Rosedale, lt on Sharon, rt on Holly, first house on left..

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1801 Woodgate Way Large 3 bedroom 2.5 bath home in Betton with no restrictive covenants. Custom cabinets, breakfast bar, and pantry are in the kitchen with an inside utility room. Newly carpeted living room has wood burning fireplace and built in bookcases. The back of the half acre yard is fenced, and very private with flowering plants and shade trees.Price has been reduced to $249,000.

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8349 Queen Anna Drive Luxury Country Living. 4 Acres, sparkling pool with outdoor cooking cabana, detached 3 bay garage/workshop plus 2 car garage and 3063 sq.ft 4 bedroom 3.5 bath home. Magazine beautiful! Stacked stone accents inside and out. True Gourmet Kitchen -exquisite! Bring the horses or children - this is a unique plantation home.

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

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2462 Papillion Way - Move-in ready! Quality built 3BR/3.5BA home, 2700+ sq ft, hardwood floors, high & vaulted ceilings, master bedrm DOWN, sunny formal living room could be office, library or 4th bedroom, elegant formal dining, spacious family room with fireplace overlooks screened pool. There's a screened porch off the breakfast room & the kitchen is family-size & well appointed. Master bedrm enjoys a big tub & walk-in shower. Wonderful screened pool & patio! $350,000 Host: Debbie Williams, 556-4640 Marsha Morrison Realty, Inc. 850-893-8810 www.marshamorrison.com $189,000 - Open Sun 3:30-5:30

8909 Winged Foot Drive One of the most beautiful homes in Golden Eagle Plantation featuring 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths and 2 half baths, newly remodeled kitchen with granite counters and new appliances. A 34' X 14' sunroom overlooks an inviting pool, deck, patio and privacy fenced backyard. 4,508+- square feet. $699,000.

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7275 NOLA CT 4 BR, 3 full baths, 2052 sqft 2+ Acres. Beautiful home in a family setting with lots of yard for play or gardening, 1 acre of woods with trails & berries, fruit trees, and your own stocked pond. Large master bedroom, large laundry area/mud room w outside entrance, open and inviting living areas with high ceilings. Pool and HUGE deck for entertaining or family fun. Zoned for Leon High School.

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2420 Oakdale Street - Betton Hills Brick Charmer 4 bedroom, 2 bath Pool home with gleaming wood floors. Convenient to downtown, shopping, and state offices. Large fenced back yard with baby safe fencing, inside laundry, open kitchen with lots of storage, mature yard on a quiet street.

New roof coming. $252,000. Directions: Woodgate to Oakdale St.

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888 Derbyshire Rd. Wonderful Lakeshore pool home.

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10598 Lake Iamonia Drive 4 BR, 2.5 BA, 2800 sq.ft. $325,000. Gorgeous home in the shadows of one of Tallahassee's most beautiful lakes. This 1 acre paradise offers an eat-in kitchen with bar, separate dining room and den, master bedroom down, and screened porch. You will enjoy the private backyard and refreshing pool! Killearn Lakes, Deerlake and Chiles schools.

SOUTHWOOD 3174 Coneflower Drive Almost NEW! All Appliances, All Window Treatments, Fenced Yard, Wood Floors, Corian Counter Tops, Covered Porches, Beautiful Park View, Walk to New Elementary School, One Story, Attached Garage, Split Bedroom Plan, 3 BR And 2 Full Baths, 1,650 sq. ft.

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1317 Woodgate Way Gorgeous back yard with pool & hot tub! Move right in! Even the furniture is negotiable in this 3BR/2BA home. There’s also a 2 car garage, fireplace, newer roof, brick & hardie board home. $229,000

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Realty, Inc. 877-2284 Curtis Baynes Broker/ CONDOS FOR RENTwww.kstraussmgmt.com UNFURNISHED Owner, (850) 576-8774 9291168 www.cebaynes.com 3BR/2.5BA in Killearn, 1BR/1BA, 1000 sqft,W/D 9291388 Includes cable & pool, fireplace, covered M a s t e r d o w n , FIRST MONTH FREE! deck, 2004 A. Park Ave. $600/mo. 850-570-8231 2BR near downtown & $1075/mo. 893-3968 9289701 9289781 Lafayette Park, wood 2 B R / 1 B A i n M i d w a y floors, CHA, lease, No D UPLEX FOR RENTp e t s , $ 5 8 5 / m o i n c l .

UNFURNISHED nice & well kept, near Lake Talquin, $350/mo. water & sewer 251-8093 9291166 1ST MONTH RENT FREE!!! $99 dep. 850-443-3300 9291487 2BR near Democrat & FREE RENT! Governor’s Square.

2BR/2.5BA $850 1300 Near Campuses Carpeted, CHA, W/D sqft. Teal Ln off Micc.

Heritage Park hookups. $585/mo.

W/D hookup, Avail.

1128 Ocala Rd. lease, no pets 251-8093 8/1, pets ok 539-4043 9290279 Call Now - 576-8754 9290485 Spanish Oaks 2 BR apartments on 2BR’s Newly renovated!

Call Now - 222-8496 Nekoma Court.

Walk to FSU, water, southgroupapartments.com $595-$645 Avail Now. 9287704 sewer, cable, HBO incl.

Pets ok. 850-322-3508 Pet friendly.

9288968 On-site mgmt. 222-4688 Miccosukee Rd! 2BR/1.5BA off Park Ave, www.holisticproperties.net 2 0 1 3 - B W a t s o n W a y $700/mo. + dep. W/D 9286282 $595, 2BR/1BA, 750sqft, Hookups, fenced yard, 750 sq.ft. 1BR/1BA incl. C H A , W / D h o o k u p s , & fireplace 528-3010 9290487 hot water & sewer. patio, fireplace, avail.

2BR/1BA duplex, quiet SORRY NO PETS. Recent 7/11 CH/A, 1331 Kings Dr, remodel w/pine panel Kent Strauss Mgmt & $700/mo + $700 dep. walls. 733 California St. Realty, Inc. 877-2284 $525/mo 850-545-6685 www.kstraussmgmt.com 850-508-2560 9289863

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740-D E. Brevard St., 2Br/1ba 800sqft., $550, CHA, W/D hookups, large patio, Lawn service included, avail. Now, 740-E E. Brevard St. $575 recently renovated Kent Strauss Mgmt & Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com

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Near SouthWood. Like new 3BR/2BA, 1750 sqft Sunroom, deck, double garage $1200 847-8294

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214-D White Dr., $550, 1Br/1Ba 700sqft., CHA, W/D, Fenced yard, 1-Story. Avail. 6/29 Kent Strauss Mgmt & Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com

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1719 Beechwood Cir., 2Br/2.5Ba 1152sqft., $825, CHA, W/D, Fireplace, Back deck, Large master w/ high ceilings & Balcony, Seperate dinning and living, Close to everything, avail. Now Kent Strauss Mgmt & Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com

1871 Meriadoc Rd., $695 2BR/2BA 1030 sqft., CHA, W/D, DUPLEX FOR RENTPrivacy fenced UNFURNISHED 9291209 yard,fireplace, 1/2 off 2 B R / 1 B A , P e c a n R d . 1st months rent, Avail College Convenience fireplace, fenced yard. now 4135 Jackson Bluff Rd, Kent Strauss Mgmt & W/D hookups, $650/mo 2Br/1Ba $535, 800 sqft., Realty, Inc. 877-2284 $650 dep 294-2045 9290046 www.kstraussmgmt.com C H A , w / d h o o k u p s , 9291156 avail now, ⁄ month Amazing 1&2 Br. rent free Kent Strauss Mgmt & I-10 Convenience, great Old St. Augustine Realty, Inc. 877-2284 NW Location on a quite Rd www.kstraussmgmt.com dead end st., Lawn 1579-B Live Oak Dr., 9291219 service Incl. l 2 6 3 3 W i n d y R i d g e , $575, 2Br/1Ba 800sqft., Continental Oaks C H A , W / D h o o k u p s , $575, 2Br/1Ba 900 sqft., 7/11 1061 Ocala Rd. $625, C H A , W / D h o o k u p s , Avail Kent Strauss Mgmt & 2BR/2BA, 928sqft, CHA, Avail. Now Realty, Inc. 877-2284 W/D hookups, vaulted l1314-A Stone Rd., $475, www.kstraussmgmt.com ceilings, avail. 7/11 1Br/1Ba 725 sqft., WIN, 9291193 Kent Strauss Mgmt & New Carpet, Hardwood Realty, Inc. 877-2284 South Monroe floors, avail now. www.kstraussmgmt.com Kent Strauss Mgmt & 1835-B S. Gadsden 9291186 Realty, Inc. 877-2284 $525, 2BR/1BA, 850sqft, www.kstraussmgmt.com C H A , W / D h o o k u p s , Cozy NW 2BR 9291165 patio avail. 7/11 2511-D Old Bainbridge Kent Strauss Mgmt & Rd Apt D, $625, ATLAS RD Realty, Inc. 877-2284 2Br/1.5Ba 1150sqft, 3/1.5, carpet, carport, www.kstraussmgmt.com C H A , W / D h o o k u p s , W/D connections, $725 9291184 Deck, Avail now Strauss Mgmt & Wonderful NW 2Br Kent Realty, Inc. 877-2284 2444 Wren Hollow Dr., www.kstraussmgmt.com Meridian Mgmt. Realtor 2Br/2Ba 950sqft., $675, 9291191 9286125 CHA, W/D hookups, DIAN RD f i r e p l a c e , w a l k i n Cap. Cir./ Pkwy c l o s e t , p a t i o , a v a i l . 3/2, carpet, W/D incl, $900/mo.

7/11 Location Kent Strauss Mgmt & 1322-B Kings Dr., $595, GINA DR Realty, Inc. 877-2284 2Br/1Ba 900sqft., CHA, 2/2, carpet, fireplace, W/D hookups, Fenced www.kstraussmgmt.com 9291205 fenced,back yd. W/D yard, Avail. 7/11 hookups $800/mo Kent Strauss Mgmt & TOWNHOMES FOR RENTUNFURNISHED Realty, Inc. 877-2284 RAYMOND DIEHL RD www.kstraussmgmt.com 2/2, open plan, W/D 9291196 1811-3 Hartsfield, incl. fireplace, $725/mo Eastgate 2BR/2BA, 2BR/1.5BA, $650/mo 2-story, fans, AC, decks + dep. 877-8867 hookups, 1100 sq.ft.

9291327 $750/mo. + dep. Lease Meridian Mgmt. Realtor 9291452 Call 545-6263

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2316 & 2318 Sylvan Ct, 2Br/2Ba $675, 100sqft., w/d hookups, CHA, bonus room, new carpet & tile, fireplace, avail now Kent Strauss Mgmt & Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com

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2447-B Talco Hills $625, 2BR/2BA, 900sqft, CHA, W/D hookups, deck, new tile floors, vaulted ceilings, avail.now Kent Strauss Mgmt & Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com

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

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

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

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

Bert Bevis (850) 894-8484, BertBevis.com, Bert Bevis Realty, Inc. Beth McGrotha (850) 508-9390, Keller Williams Town & Country Realty 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.

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

Dale Adams (850) 508-7114, TallahasseeFlorida-RealEstate.com, Keller Williams Town & Country Realty

Nancy Stedman, (850) 545-7074, www.retrieverproperty.com, Retriever Property Enterprises

Dawn Reed, (850) 294-3468, www.WakullaInfo.com, Bluewater Realty Group

Neil P Ryder (850) 508-6988, NeilRyder.com, Neil Ryder Realty, Inc.

Debbie Kirkland (850) 212-0440, HomeSalesofTallahassee.com, Armor Realty of Tallahassee, Inc.

Patsy J Harrell (850) 556-6878, HarrellRealty.net, Harrell Realty, 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. Elaine Gary (850) 509-5409, Bluewaterrealtygroup.com, Bluewater Realty Group Ellen Fokes (850) 509-4924, ArmorRealty.com, Armor Realty of Tallahassee, Inc.

Patti Ketcham, (850) 545-5314, KetchamRealty.com, Ketcham Realty Group, Inc. Paul B Parker (850) 566-6200, HarborPointRealty.com, Harbor Point Realty Porter Chandler (850) 545-8491, TallahasseeHomesRealty.com, Tallahassee Homes Realty 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 Jacobs-Williamson Team (850) 556-2220, TallyOpenHouses.com, Coldwell Banker Hartung & Noblin, Inc. Jacques Depart (850) 228-2927, FrogRealty.net, Frog Realty Jan Soto (850) 545-8562, JanSotoRealty.com, Jan Soto Realty Janet Dinkelman (850) 509-4980, Coldwell Banker Hartung & Noblin, Inc.

Sandra S Higdon (850) 599-1983, SandyHigdon.com, Coldwell Banker Hartung & Noblin, Inc. Sarah A Eden (850) 933-9600, SarahEden.net, Sarah Eden & Company Sarah Kosturko (850) 445-8760, PrimeSouth Fezler, Russell & Ferrie, Inc. Sharon Mears (850) 556-0477, SharonMears.com, Regents Realty Group, Inc.

Jennifer Atwell (850) 933-8872, AtwelljennyA@cs.com, Linda Dix Realty

Stacie Spears (850) 445-5510, NaumannGroup.com, Naumann Group Real Estate

Jennifer Spooner (850) 556-1520, 1st Priority Realty & Mgmt.

Stan Derzypolski (850) 570-4767, 3River.com, Three Rivers, Inc.

Joan Mancebo (850) 545-3195, Advanced Realty Group

Susan Gwynn (850) 545-3906, Armor Realty of Tallahassee, Inc.

Joan H Raley (850) 599-1950, JoanRaley.com, Joan H Raley, Realtor J.T. Surles, (850) 509-1743, RE/MAX Big Bend Realty-Monticello Jules Straker (850) 668-6948, milestonerealestatepros.com, Milestone Real Estate Professionals LLC Kathy Meeks (850) 509-3626, KathyMeeks.Realtor.com, Capital City Real Estate Group, LLC Leah L Chapin (850) 212-7753, KetchamRealty.com, Ketcham Realty Group, Inc.

Susan M Jones (850) 566-7584, Bluewater Realty Group Suzanne M Mcghee (850) 556-2299, LakeTalquin.com, Mattox Realty, Inc. Teresa Hatler (850) 422-1463, Bridgewaters Realty Group, LLC Teresa L Turner (850) 933-7899, Teresa-Turner.com, Keller Williams Town & Country

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

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

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

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-0000209593

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RENTALS & ROOMIES Real Estate for Rent TOWNHOMES FOR RENTUNFURNISHED

Spacious Astoria Hills

l1839 #4,#2&#6 , avail now Portland Ave. $650, 2BR/1.5BA, 1150 sq.ft, CHA, tile floors, W/D hookups, patio l1839 #5 Portland Ave. $725, 3BR/2.5BA, 1300 sq.ft., CHA, W/D hookups, avail 6/29 Kent Strauss Mgmt & Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com

1922 Trimble-2/2 with hardwood floors, washer/dryer, deck, $850/mo.

5336 St.Ives Lane- 3/2 off Kerry Forest, full appliance package, large master, walk to shopping,lawn $1350 2884 Alexis Lane 3BR/ 2BA home with extra loft area, fireplace, master down, 2-car garage, excellent condition. Ready now, $1395 2023 Owenby Dr. 3BR/2BA split plan w/ formal living/ dining rooms, family room with fireplace, converted garage, bonus room, fenced yard with pool, new carpet. $1595 incl pool & lawn service.

2614 Noble Dr-4/3 2-story home with formal & informal rms, fireplace, screen rm, downstairs master, big 2-car garage, lawn, $1795.

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4BR/2BA, 2300 sq.ft., beautiful lakefront area EASTGATE -3BR/2 full Lake Jackson, great baths, big yard, patio, schools. $1350 933-3190 fireplace, cul-de-sac 9289824 corner, garage. Avail.

4 B R / 2 B A , t i l e f l o o r s , now. 3001 Eastgate Ct. n e a r L a k e J a c k s o n , $1175/mo. 893-5001 9290927 Avail. at once. $950/mo 545-9222

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Beautiful Midtown

1925 Hollywood Dr., 3Br/2Ba 1240sqft., $1250, CHA, W/D incl., Hardwood floors, lg sun-room, large Fenced yard w/Shed, Deck, updated kitchen, fireplace, Great Location!

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

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2002B Greenwood Dr 1/1 Apartment $600 Midtown!

4915/1917 Leah Ln 2/2 Duplex $675

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2030 Desiree Ct

Bright, Beautiful

3/2 House $950 Near FSU!

NE3+BR/2.5BA,1932 sqft $1650/mo.

Community pool.

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3/2 House $1050 Killearn Lakes

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Bucklake Beauty

1205 Springhaven Rd., 311 Skate Dr 3Br/2Ba 1626sqft. , $1095, 3/2 House $1500 CHA, W/D hookups, In-ground POOL! Large Yard, Small pets Spirit Realty Inc. of consid., Split floor plan, 9291139 Tallahassee, 877-4343 Large living space, avail.

850-906-0800 www.spiritrealtyinc.com 6/29 Lic. Real Estate Broker 9291232 Kent Strauss Mgmt & 9289997 Realty, Inc. 877-2284 US OUT 2BR/1BA on 2 acres in www.kstraussmgmt.com 9291211 Lake Tallavana, gated Golden Eagle Houses, Townhomes community. $875/mo.

Eagles Watch Way, COUNTRY CLUB DR 1647 Apts. & More!

Sheila at 850-510-9201 $1350, 3Br/2.5Ba 1800 3/2, Renovated, W/D 9289520 850-521-0306 sq.ft., gated community., hookups $925/mo.

FirstPropertyServices.com W/D, CHA, 2 Car 9290961 DOROTHY LOOP G a r a g e , S c r e e n e d 3BR/1BA, Bond area CH/A, W/D, 3/2 Fenced, 2.5 acres, porch, Avail now.

TOWNHOMES FOR RENTKent Strauss Mgmt & section 8 ok.

443-9730 ground service incl.

FURNISHED Realty, Inc. 877-2284 $1100/mo 9289079 www.kstraussmgmt.com 3BR/3BA fully furn. & 9291162 EAST COLLEGE AVE decorated. Incl. dishes 3BR/1BA, QUINCY, 3/1, fenced, lawn care Immaculate in NE. on & W/D. Near FSU & TCC 205 N. Lowe St. CHA, w/d connections, $875 p r i v a t e c u l - d e - s a c . $450/rm. 478-361-2328 includes washer & all 9290216 3BR/1.5BA, family rm, appliances. $600 mo.

Pontiac Dr HUD VOUCHER ACCEPTED. "Must See" 2/1 w/office, c u s t o m k i t c h e n w / QUAD/TUNFURNISHED RIPLEXES FOR RENTgranite. All appliances 856-5964 or 363-4374 wood floor, full kitchen, 9290996 car- port, fenced yard. + laundry rm w/W/D. Tile, Berber, window 2BR/1.5BA near TCC, $800/mo. treatments, lg storage CHA, redecorated, no 3BR/2BA, w/storage bldg. Maintained yard. pets. $600/mo. + dep. shed, Bucklake area, No pets.Lease $1325/ 850-385-0227 $850/mo 566-1644 Meridian Mgmt. Realtor mo. 321-5016/893-8476 joecain1@comcast.net

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Featured Home of the Month

$600/mo. 2BR/1BA, 1/2 acre. No pets.

5243 Blountstown Hwy. $400 dep. 576-8301

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* Rent to Own - New *

4 BR Beautiful Home in 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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1549 Proctor St. CH/A 3BR/1BA, $700/mo.

Lease + dep 385-6792

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1346 Millstream Road $380,000

Understanding.

Stately Williamsburg Traditional Home-Inside I-10 and nestled off Live Oak Plantation Road. Spacious living areas, large eat-in-kitchen, 3 bedrooms+study/office. 9ft. ceilings, crown moldings, plantation shutter, fenced yard, and storage galore!

Meticulously maintained. For interior photos: www.LindaDixRealty.com.

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2268-1 Wednesday Street Tallahassee, FL 32308 www.LindaDixRealty.com

Fran Ferenchick 850-545-6767 ffsellre@aol.com

Selling Tallahassee Since 1980!

Alice Abbitt 850-566-7263 zabit28077@aol.com

HOUSES FOR RENTUNFURNISHED

In-town off Meridian

223 Sinclair Rd., $1050 3Br/1.5Ba, 1496 sqft., CHA, WD hookups, Lg f e n c e d y a r d , Hardwood floors, Small Pets OK, avail 6/29.

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

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Killearn,3BR/2BA+ office lg living,fireplace, 2-car garage. Great schools. $1295/mo 893-7981

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l 2412 Winthrop Rd. Stunning 3 or 4 bd 3ba in Betton Hills.

Fireplace, open screened porch .$2500 l 1769 Broken Bow Trl 3/2 in Killearn Lakes fireplace eat in kitchen $1300 l1179 Landings Loop 3/2 spacious home screened porch & fireplace $1300 l 9298 Taff Rd 3/2 doublewide, carport, fenced $885 l444 Carolina historic 1/1 cottage sweet porch. Walk to FSU. $650 l 4010 Chipola 2BR/ 2BA, 2 story, big loft for office or family area & screen porch $800 l 3429 A Bear Creek, 2/1 duplex secluded wooded lot near shopping $730 l3241 Robinhood secluded 3/2 family, living & dining, big deck and yard $1250 l 2957 St Stevens Dr. Golden Eagle gated community. Classic brick 2 story 4BR/3.5BA, family rm, formal living & dining. $2800 MAGNOLIA PROPERTIES AND INVESTMENTS. 386-8660 magnoliapropertiesinc.com

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HOUSES FOR RENTUNFURNISHED

MOBILE HOMES/LOTS

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR RENT

NEAR TMH 3/1.5

Big & nice.Rent to Own or under $4300 down, under $590/mo.$62,000 Owner/Realtor terms.

3/2, 1.05 acres. N27 just into Gadsden Co 24x60 upscale beauty! Total remodel!!! 878-3957

Large Office Space

Pretty!Separate living & family rooms, lg. eat-in kitchen, garage, pets considered $1095/mo lNW - Paula Drive 3/1.5 850-545-2089 / 545-4390 9288981 $1100 l NE - Trillium 3/2 furnished $1800 Quaint Cottage l S u m m e r b r o o k e ! 1346 Linda Ann Dr., Applewood 3/2 $1300 $525, 1Br/1Ba 700 sqft., l G o l d e n E a g l e Win, Avail now. , Congressional 3/3 plus Recently renovated, office $2500 lots of storage, Off Cindy Cooper 545-8076 Parkway Georgia Turner 510-4286 Kent Strauss Mgmt & www.TLHRealEstate.com Realty, Inc. 877-2284 9291500 www.kstraussmgmt.com

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8291 Balmoral Dr. $950, 3BR/2BA, 1132sqft, CHA, W/D hookups, CHA, garage, recently updated, avail. 7/11 Kent Strauss Mgmt & Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com

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2 & 3 BRs from $499 2 baths,W/D hookups Enjoy swimming pool & large picnic areas!

Free lawn care, pest control, community officer. Pre-approval by phone. Call 10-6 including Sat & Sun

459-9334

www.ilovethemeadows.com

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9285202

3/2, CHA, out 90 W, on 2 acres, new carpet, fresh paint, $795/mo. + dep. & lease 385-4562

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4BR/2BA in Wakulla, nice & well-kept, 2 acres. Near great schools. 144 Leslie Cir. $850/mo. 443-3300

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9290211

1 Month Free Rent $99 Deposit Bad Credit OKAY

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9288561

1310 Paul Russell Rd. $1695 for long term., 2000 sqft. 7 offices + reception, conference room, break room, includes grounds, 9290288 spacious building on main thoroughfare Secluded 2BR/1.5BA off avail. now.

Kent Strauss Mgmt & Oakridge Rd water Realty, Inc. 877-2284 included $490/mo. www.kstraussmgmt.com 408-3406. Avail. now.

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BEACH & VACATION RENTALS

9291180

$400/mo. 2BR/1BA Tanglewood Estates No pets. 850-576-8301

1130 Old Fort Dr. $1395 3BR/3BA + bonus room/4thBR, 2164sqft, CHA, W/D, Beautiful Hardwood Floors, Huge Deck, separate living, dinning & family rooms, lawn service included, avail. 7/11 Kent Strauss Mgmt & Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com NE. Incl. Lawn Care. No Pets, No Smoking Inside l Killearn Estates 4/2.5 2835 Shamrock S $1595 l Royal Oaks 3/2 4054 Camelot $1250 Heritage Realty and Investments 656-7775

FOR RENT

MOBILEFOR HOMES /LOTS RENT

Myers Park Pond View

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9291491

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

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9286428

3BR fully furn. condo.

Emerald Grand, Destin Sleeps 8. July 1-5 $890 Ocean view. 562-5225

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR RENT FOR SALE OR LEASE: 1792 sq.ft. building on 1.09 acres on US Hwy 319. Thomasville, GA. Owner financing avail.

229-226-8743

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OFFICE/RFORETAIL SPACE RENT

$150 an office! Free utils.! 2 room suite, w/ outside entrance! Near TMH. Some furniture.

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

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* AMPLE

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

Call 878-0823

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2029S Adams-1200 SqFt NEAR FAMU/FSU. $8.52/SQ FT/YR. UTILITIES EXTRA. MO-TO-MO 434.229.8289

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

For Classified Advertising Call 599-2210

9291479

Build on the power of our network.™ Commercial Real Estate Services, Worldwide.

Agent: Frank Langston, CCIM • Top Floor Executive Offices on Mahan near CCNE $12/SF • Mahan Station @ 1709 Mahan Dr. Up to 28,224 SF divisible $13/SF. • 880 SF available Capital Circle Location with lighted pylon signage Office or retail uses • Up to 5,400 square feet for off Metropolitan Boulevard! Nice office in great location near RESTAURANT SPACE SOLD ON CCNE Thomasville Rd. and I-10.

• 1,250 – 2,500 square feet of office space off Office Space for Lease: CCNE at Millwood Oaks. $12/sf plus utilities!

Agent: Jimmy Nystrom Agent: Bill Smith • Brand new NE Office 7,400 SF • Three 600 SF Offices on John Knox Rd $850/mo.

• Southwood One 2,300-30,000 SF Agent: Jennifer Beerli • Highpoint Center downtown office space with • Manor @ Midtown $200/mo & up from 1 great view of Capitol - 3,200 – 3,500 SF room up to 4,800 SF. Full service, Walk to • NE SunTrust Office Building 1000-4000 restaurants for lunch or Dinner!

• Office Space I-10 and Thomasville Road 1,500 • Unique Office building near FSU, Gaines Street SF Available and Civic Center. 3 spaces for lease.

• 3,000-10,000 SF Available at 2700 Blairstone Rd.

Vacant Land

SOLD

Agent: Eric Stockstill • 525 North Calhoun Street near Midtown. 1153,000 SF Executive Suites available.

• Great Midtown Location off 7th Avenue! 1,240 SF. Can also be retail space.

• 4200 SF in Midtown – ground floor. Great visibility from Thomasville Rd! • 126 Salem Ct. 4,000 SF Available – great price and office location!

Same Company TD-0000209695

Vacant Land

SOLD 13 ACRES SOLD OFF OCALA ROAD - PETE GONZALEZ New Name

1018 Thomasville Road, Suite 200A

Same Dedication

Tallahassee, FL 32303

SOLD 40 ACRE TRACT SOLD Office Space for Sale: Agent: Kee Elwell • Eastwood Plaza Medical Office - 2,700 SF. 10+ Offices/Exam rooms. Price Reduced! $295,000 Agent: Frank Langston, CCIM • Midtown Office with identity $ or 12/SF • Very nice 15,000 SF Brick Building on Capital Circle NE – Great Signage!

• 2 Story/6 Unit office building for sale on Metropolitan Blvd. near Thomasville Rd. and I-10!

• 15,000sf office building for sale at $1,350,000!

Great location off CCNE! Agent: E. Edward Murray, Jr., CCIM • All Downtown!

• 6th Floor Penthouse on Monroe & College - $525,000 • Historic Office 4,400 SF on Gadsden & Call St $325,000 Agent: Bill Smith • 2908 Northmont Drive. 2 Brick Office Buildings 10,426 SF. PRICE REDUCED to $675,000 ($64.74 PSF).

New Opportunities

850 224 2300

www.talcor.com

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Real Estate for Sale

OFFICE/RFORETAIL SPACE RENT 7069 Grenville Road. 4BR/3BA, 3264 sqft. Custom built home in Baker Place. Wide-open & spacious floorplan w/ expansive arched entryways, interior columns, hrdwd floors, soaring ceilings & crown molding. Kit. w/bar seating, Corian countertops & backsplash, real wood cabinetry & new SS appliances. Sunroom w/wall-to-wall windows & patio overlooking private 1.3 acre lot. $435,000

1431 Conservancy Drive East. Beautiful One-story Summerbrooke home. Just under 2500 sqft, 4 bedrm/3 bath, 9 & 12ft. ceilings, hardwd flrs., formal living and dining rooms, plus open family room w/ built-in bookcases, and gas burning fireplace. Newly updated kitchen has new cabinets, granite countertops, travertine & glass tile backsplash, and stainless appliances. Sunny breakfast room over looks a large sunroom w/ tile flrs. Master suite w/ tray ceiling, double vanities, and walk-in closet.

4th bedrm w/ private bath makes the perfect in-law suite. All overlooking park-like backyard with greenspace as your neighbor. $339,900

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

2991 Candlestick Drive. Just listed in Foxcroft, and this one has it all! Just under 2000sqft., 3bedrms, 2.5 baths, New wood flrs, newer carpet, fresh paint inside and out, new roof, HVAC systems, & high energy efficient hot water heater.

Newly remodeled kitchen w/ all the bells and whistles, including granite, new cabinets, glass tile backsplash, & stainless appliances. All updated baths w/ new vanities, plumbing, fixtures, and hardware. Woodburning fireplace.

Large Deck overlooks plush fenced backyard. $225,000

4536 Grove Park Drive. Just Reduced! 5BR/4.5BA, 3662 sqft. Custom built by Whitaker Construction, overlooks Southwood’s Central Park and Lake. Soaring ceilings, red oak floors, extensive millwork, tall baseboards, crown molding, every door/window encased and topped with pediments, solid 8ft wood drs. Master suite w/ large sitting rm, huge custom walk-in closet.

3rd floor has unfinished bonus rm, would make perfect media rm.

House prewired/plumbed for pool. 3 covered porches. $675,000

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

TD-0000209693

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE RETAIL l700 SF on Pensacola Street near FSU/TCC OFFICE l A "Free Standing" 3,200 SF bldg on Timberlane Road near the Thomasville Road intersection l 900 SF - Clean & Affordable! Just off Apalachee Pkwy on Hanson Ct. l Unbelievably low rates! Downtown/ Midtown area. 500 SF up to 12,000 SF. Call Peter Gonzalez, Jr. for more Info.

(850) 224-2300.

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Store front across from Gov. Square. 580 sq.ft.

1457 Old St. Augustine, $650 mo. Bob Wolfe Real Estate, 562-1177

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1 Ac. commercial lot on Industrial Plaza Dr. off Cap Cir. NE. Sale or Lease Option. Owner 251 3924

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CHURCH FOR SALE

+/- 26,832 Sq Ft on N. Monroe St. Very c l e a n & w e l l maintained.

Call Peter Gonzalez, Jr. for more Info.

(850) 224-2300.

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WHY RENT WHEN YOU CAN

STARTING AT

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PURCHASE FOR LESS?

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

- Prices drastically reduced!!

- Low down payment Broussard Realty

850-580-4004

www.barringtonparkcondo.com

TD-0000209689

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OFFICE/RETAIL PROPERTY FOR SALE

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

(850) 224-2300.

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LOTS FOR SALE

9286011

FOR SALE OR LEASE: 1792 sq.ft. building on 1.09 acres on US Hwy 319. Thomasville, GA. Owner financing avail.

229-226-8743

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

(850) 224-2300.

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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ACREAGE, FARMS, GROVES

2 Beautiful

Jefferson County Properties!! l 323 Acres of beautiful Jefferson County land located in Hay pond. Also included is the Bethel Schoolhouse built in 1903 which has been remodeled and updated in 1999.

Predominantly w o o d e d w i t h approximately 100 acres i planted pine.

Great hunting property. (863) 528-0746 or (678) 763-4575 $1,299,000. l 80 Acres at I-10 a n d C R - 2 5 7 interchange in Jefferson County.

Located on the east side of Jefferson County approximately 30 miles east of downtown Tallahassee. Zoned Mixed Use Interchange Business. (863) 528-0746 or (678) 763-4575. $499,000

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Large Oaks, Hickorys & 6.26 wooded acs. Tram Rd near SouthWood Pines. Horses OK. Very buildable. Excellent 625 feet road frontage. $87,000. 556-8746 school districts.

9282029 $139,900 obo. Will pay closing costs. 443-0093 38 Acres Jefferson Co 9280972 High elevation, big trees, $2,100/acre.

Need a bright idea?

Good area.

Al Russell SouthVest 850-508-4242

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Tallahassee Democrat / REAL ESTATE ACREAGE, FARMS, GROVES

Home Sites

l Country living at its best! Lovely 4br 2ba home surrounded by 5 + / - a c r e s o f picturesque pasture & natural hardwoods and pines. $149000.

An additioonal 10+/acres with pasture & woods adjoining this property is avail. at $6500/ac. Call Mary Dale Joyce 224-2300

COASTAL/BEACH PROPERTY FOR SALE 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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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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l Eastside wooded 10 acre parcel, very private and perfect for your dream home $195,000. Contact Caryl Pierce 509-3602

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GENERAL REAL ESTATE Big & nice.Rent to Own or under $4300 down, under $590/mo.$62,000 Owner/Realtor terms.

3/2, 1.05 acres. N27 just into Gadsden Co 24x60 upscale beauty! Total remodel!!! 878-3957

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Big & nice.Rent to Own or under $4300 down, under $590/mo.$62,000 Owner/Realtor terms.

3/2, 1.05 acres. N27 just into Gadsden Co 24x60 upscale beauty! Total remodel!!! 878-3957

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l 4943 Glen Castle Great 4/3. Stunning Foyer & living area w/ wood floors on 1.68 acre lot in Highgrove $389,500 l 3115 Layla, 3/2 split plan, Open floor plan with vaulted ceilings.

Large master suite and jetted tub. Kids walk to school. Short sale subject to lender's approval. $95,000 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 MAGNOLIA PROPERTIES AND INVESTMENTS. 386-8660 magnoliapropertiesinc.com

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OPEN SUN 2-4 WATERFRONT IN TOWN 8060 PRESERVATION RD, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32312 4 BEDROOMS! JUST REDUCED TO $349,000!!! Gorgeous ‘04 home with stunning wood floors, office, sunroom & large deck. Yard backs up to wooded area. Dir. Bannerman to Preservation. Call Don McGovern 850-508-8676.

1838 PORTLAND AVE TALLAHASSEE, 32303 $159,900 – so much house for the money in Astoria Park! Jaw-dropping pool area! Updated 1902 sq. ft. home with flexible layout.

4TH bedroom is a huge studio with separate entry & bath!

Wood floor. Fireplace. Sunroom. Dir: W. Tharpe, R. Old Bainbridge, L. Portland. Kim Nabors 850-694-0722 TD-0000209688

$159,000 3/2 of Blairstone 1731 Silverwood in Blairstone Forest q Depart p 228-2927 Jacques

TD-0000209692

RENTALS & ROOMIES WELCOME HOME Real Estate

WAREHOUSE /STORAGE FOR SALE

sell in t to buy or "If you wan D Michael EE N u yo Z Piney t" y Z specialis Lee! the Pine

339-9346

222-FROG(3764)

www.FrogRealty.net

TOWNHOUSES FOR SALE

WELCOME HOME Real Estate for Sale

HOMES $101’ - $250’ S

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LAKEFRONT-19 acres

Pelham-3133 Harmony Rd SE, 3/2 open floor plan,separate garage/ workshop w/bath + barn. Fish from your own dock 229-294-4718

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KITCHEN DUPLEXES FOR SALE 2230 Yaupon Dr. 3/2 Split/Open Plan, Built 1994 on .8 arce & City green Brewster Estates 2 adjoining space. Upgraded B R 1 . 5 B a t h . R e c e n t $160,000 850-241-8749 9289490 remodel Roof/AC/ Insulation/Flooring and M Y E R S P A R K C H A R M F i x t u r e s . A s k i n g 3BR/1BA w/office/ 9 2 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 C a l l f o r playroom, oak floors, stainless appliances, details 850-556-1398 9288233 fenced yard, workshop, garden shed, $189K. 824 Governors HOMES WITH ACREAGE FOR SALE Dr. 850-510-7688

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BEACH 6903 N. Lagoon D r . # 5 1 2 B R / 2 B A 10.5 acres, 4 BD/2BA. Waterfront on Grand Farmstead Fixer Upper.

Lagoon, FP, 2nd floor, Porches,pasture,woods All Realty Services Dock Slips , Call Sharon 850-933-6363 8 5 0 - 6 2 4 - 2 0 5 6 9291247 850-258-0384 6BR log house 10 acres 9290158 in Crawfordville area. acres fenced) Large TOWNHOUSES FOR SALE (5 screened pool, pole barn, workshop & 2BR/2BA, LAKEFRONT! stocked fishing lake.

1100 sq.ft. in Villages of See at www.tuplin.com 9286808 Kinsail, Killearn Estates.

New roof. End unit, deck overlooking lake.

HOMES $100’S & UNDER Wood, ceramic & carpet, $109,900. Real

BY OWNER 3BR/1.5BA Estate Broker 980-2400 9290944 2142 Harriet Dr. $99,500 562-5124 NE BRICK TOWNHOME 9289689 1625 Centerville Rd. 2 Add your club or organization or story, near TMH; Private update your information for the Yard, residents only next issue of Living Here at pool, Kate Sullivan, Cobb & Leon School $100,000 850-509-1981

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Twin Lakes Townhome 1529 Coombs Drive Potenial Short Sale uaint 1539 sq ft This well maintained Q c ottage 3BR/2BA. townhome in tranquil Living, family & dining Twin Lakes is the largest rms, eat-in Kitchen in the neighborhood. fireplace, wood floors 2 spacious bedrooms Freshly painted home with baths, greatroom is in a natural setting with skylights, separate Don Ficke family room or office $159,900. w/fireplace, big eat-in Anchor , 228-1650 9290956 kitchen, large deck for entertaining and pretty 516 MIDDLEBROOKS lot with trees. One level CIR 1959-built,1566 sq ft home,$129,000 3/2/2-car garage, 1 ac.

Spirit Realty Inc. of $205,000 Tallahassee, (appraised at $229k) 877-4343 or 933-4656, www.middlebrookscircle.com Sandy Frazier, Broker 9291135 Mike, 850-443-2005

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4BR/2.5BA, Chemonie Crossing. $425,000 9179OldChemonieRoad.com

By Owner 264-9011

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Open Sunday 2-4 3130 Mulberry Park Blvd SOUTHWOOD. JUST LISTED home on large corner lot! granite 9288422 counter tops, stainless appliances, hardwood floors all for just $298,000 JW Dir: Capital Cir SE to Blairstone R Four Oaks L OWN YOUR ESTATE near at Mulberry Park Blvd.

9291390 Havana on over 2 acres 3625 heated sq.ft., Open Sunday 1-5 4BR/3.5BA brick.

2840 Kilkierane Hardwood floors, granite counters, 4BR/2.5BA GOLF theatre room plus much C O U R S E H O M E Completely renovated, more. $415,000 JW 3300 sq ft Killearn.

JUST LISTED SOUTHWOOD G r a n i t e , H a r d w o o d , 4BR/2.5BA Williamsburg f i r e p l a c e , p o o l , floor plan, rocking chair $390,000. 850-894-3071 9291432 front porch, large backyard, screened porch, hardwood floors OPEN SUNDAY 2-4 & loads of storage. Only 4252 Four Oaks Blvd. $319,900. JW SouthWood. 3BR/2.5BA upgraded townhome.

L A R G E S o u t h w o o d $179,900 Tonya Robinson corner lot. 3BR/2.5BA, 933-9130 Mattox Realty 9291112 rocking chair front porch , lush landscaping Hardwood floors.

Open Sunday 2-4 $290,000 JW 3249 Thoreau Avenue 9291375 The "Hampton" in 4/3, 2368 SouthWood 4BR+/3.5B SouthWood. sqft, wood floors, close Enery efficient. Lots of to parks & town center! upgrades! Like new. 2 Jeff Jerrett 445-4939 living areas, lg. kitchen Josh Kasper 528-1898 to family room. garage The Naumann Group Price reduced $269K 9291417 By owner. 850-284-4584

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599-2210

850-566-9373 SENIOR AND INDIVIDUAL MOVE MANAGEMENT

larryfabiano@gmail.com LastowskiRealty.com

Suwanne Avenue, Panacea, FL $16,000 Very nice coastal community lot close to the bay and on the way to a very nice boat ramp.

Very little clearing needed.

OPEN HOUSE

Open Sunday 1-4 2108 Trianon Ct. 5R/4BA Cul-de-sac. Dramatic Gourmet Kitchen w/ fireplace & Viking range. Sunroom, game room, lg dining rm, 2nd garage/workshop.

Huge yard w/Matriarch oak. $399,000. 445-7395

4BR/3BA home, 1-story, 9282521 all brick, fireplace, lg. fenced yard. lg. screen TALQUIN DREAM HOME porch. 2-car garage.

Only $350,000. Owner/ 4 / 2 , 2 4 0 0 s q f t . W o o d Agent 850-933-0560 floors, vaulted ceilings, 9291294 2 living areas, fireplace, C l o s e i n N E C o u n t r y dock w/boatlift & more Living! 2900 ft , 2.75 Ac. Private neighborhood near Lowes. Attractive w/Talquin's best view!

3 / 2 , s c r e e n r o o m s , 3 $425,000 443-3900 sheds Value price $295K 9289170 ProCom Realty 545-9167

Larry Fabiano, Realtor

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OPEN SUNDAY 2-5 PM 4/5 BR - KILLEARN OVER 2800 FEET JUST $245,000!!!

HUGE MASTER! 3801 LEANE DRIVE

Perfect family home, on big lot, living, dining, family room, dream kitchen, huge garage, fireplace, possible Inlaw/Guest Suite! 3.5 baths, with whirlpool master! Killearney Way, left roundabout, at Shamrock West to corner Leane & Shamrock. Barbara Dickson, Remax Professional Realty 545-3419

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9290163

SO NICE AT THIS PRICE 4/2.5 2400sf 2-story with Crown HWfloors/granite stainless/office built-in/ patio OpenSundays 1-5p $349900 OBO 850-728-8436

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Must See! 4BR+/3.5BA Open Sun. 2-4 2492 Lantana Lane Energy Efficient. Lots of upgrades! Like new. 2 living areas, lg. kitchen opens to family room.

Garage. $269,000 By owner. 850-284-4584

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Cell (850) 545 3419 and www.besttallahasseerealestate.com 2301 Astoria-$129,900 All brick 3BR/2BA + big den. 2-car garage + shop.

Convenient to colleges & work. 545-3419

to the perfect little love nest.

2805 Paradise Place $257,500 Cinderella’s Palace Almost!

Reduced to Sell Custom Gardens Killearn, Victorian!

Rich moldings, flooring, gourmet kitchen, lux. lighting, decor! Warmth, charm!

CONDO BY FSU $39,900 8709 Waltham Ct. - Short Sale!

Nice brick,1 bedroom, 1 bath, big living room, nice Working at a Short Sale, at just $107,000, Darling 3 kitchen, pool, storage, parking. 545 3419. bedroom, 2 bath, rich tile floors, screen porch, big 3697 Matt Wing Road $97,000 fenced yard, convenient to Southwood and offices!

Beaut. fireplace for Holiday Cheer!

Big fenced yard, deluxe kitchen, master bath, rich 53 Merwyn - Walk 2 Lake! flooring, pool.

Deluxe, just $179,900, 2 lots, few years new, 6288 AMANDA NICOLE CT. upgrades galore! Separate workshop on 2nd lot.

LUX NE 4BR NEW $439,900! $73,000-2BR-2BATH Leading the Parade of finest Homes, the Ridge at Velda Deluxe Townhome close-in, Rich Ceramic Tile Floors, new Low Price, call 545 3419!

Dairy, Gated, Columns, high ceilings, Granite Kitchen, 11026 Wildlife Trail elegant baths, lux. Master, huge screenporch!

KILLEARN LAKES 2100 FEET Magnificent custom Details! 545 3419 Reduced to $194,900, spacious 1-owner home, 5522 Hampton Oak $139,900 huge master, double vanities, jetted tub guest bath, marble fireplace family room, Huge custom deck, big Just 4 years new, Eastside, backyard, oversize garage! Best Buy Area!

Luxury thru, garage w/ opener, screen porch!

16+ ACRES - NOW $89,900!

1532 Chadwick Way, $244,900 Gorgeous, on private road, best buy on market! Horses allowed, hunting rights, partly cleared! Call today B4 Custom brick, NE, Killearn Lakes Custom it’s gone! 545 3419!

Gorgeous, one owner, rich wood floors, JUST $168,000 4BR BEAUTY high ceilings, gourmet kitchen, entertainer dream!

Rich hardwood floors, living,dining,family rooms, Huge lux. master! Killearn Lakes 7 Oaks!

Conven. Shopping, FSU, Work,town, 4/5 BR, Perfect WAVERLY 4BR 3BA family home! 545 3419 Over 2800 Ft., just $279,900, newer roof,heat/air, Condo $89,900 2BR Deluxe, close FSU, TCC, in-law suite, great family home with view of Pond!

Screenporch, covered parking, 6392 Williams Road – MAKE OFFER Big bedrooms! 545 3419 Almost new subdivision, model home, upgrades! Lux. $109,000 Commercial baths, kitchen, Reduced $219,900. Very Negotiable.

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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 4022 ARDARA DRIVE-POOL! 4BR Brick. Wood & Ceramic Floors. Granite/Stainless Kitchen. New Heat/Air. New Windows. NE Beauty Just $219,900 - 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!

3289 BODMIN MOOR Wonderful Weems 3 BR, 2 bath, high ceilings, richest Wood Floors, gourmet kitchen, lux. Master w/jetted tub + shower! NE walk to park $189,900. Call 2 see!

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3801 LEANE DR. OPEN SUNDAY 2-5 4/5 BEDROOM $245,000 great Killearn Estates Family home, Cherry updated kitchen, Huge Sep. Master, 3.5 baths, whirlpool, huge garage, huge lot!

7409 LAUREL RIDGE Just $199,900, Custom, upgrades, lovely larger lot, wood floors, ceramic tile, high ceilings, deluxe kitchen, Hot Tub, 2 car Garage! 4BR Killearn Lakes, Call Before it’s gone! 545 3419 TD-0000209725

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1301 BETTON ROAD • $275,000

Wonderful 50’s 3BD/2BA w/ new roof, electrical panel, interior, exterior pain, wood floors. Homequard Inspection pre-listing inspection & all repairs complete. Property is being sold “as is” w/right to inspect. MLS#226221. Dir. S on Thomasville Rd E on Betton located at the corner of Lee and Betton.

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4507 RANGEWOOD DRIVE • $400,000

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3726 DAGGERWING COURT • $325,000

Brick home in beautiful Buckhead.

3BR/2.5BA, plus workout room off master.

Updated Kitchen, 2 fireplaces, screened pool, separate sewing room. Great for entertaining!

MLS# 223403. Dir. Centerville Rd, Rt on Hedgewood, Rt Hannon Hill, Rt Rangewood.

Jeff Drake home on cul-de-sac, 4BD/2.5BA, renovated eat-in kitchen w/granite, travertine, stainless Appliances. Master downstairs, separate dining, spacious living room w/vaulted ceilings.

Large back deck overlooks preservation area. MLS# 225427. Dir. Thomasville Rd to Rt on Pappillion, Rt on Swallowtail, Rt on Daggerwing.

51 CARL PITTS ROAD GREENSBORO • $379,000

820 LIVE OAK PLANTATION ROAD • $465,000

SANDY HIGDON 850-510-5500 www.sandyhigdon.com

YVONNE J. HOWELL 850-933-2219 yvonnejhowell@gmail.com

4120 BUGLEVIEW DRIVE E • $160,000

BUCKWOOD interior. Open floor plan, 3/2, 1600+sq. ft,.30 fenced ac., built 1983, HUGE kitchen w bar, vaulted ceilings, massive stone fireplace, much more…Come See TODAY! MLS# 223407. Dir. 90 East (Mahan) to Bucklake Road, L. Buckwood, R. Bugleview Drive E. , on left.

BARBARA JACKSON 850-841-9779 BarbaraJackson43@gmail.com

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7733 HOLSTEINER LANE • $440,000

This Move in Ready, Well maintained, 2006 Built, 4BD/3BA on 2.5 acres offers an open floor plan, too many upgrades to mention. Great storage!

Floor plan is really functional. Great Home!

MLS# 220990. Dir. Centerville Road, Right on Proctor, Left on Holsteiner Lane, Home is on Right.

JANET DINKELMAN 850-509-4980 janet.dinkelman@gmail.com

NEW PRICE

7905 MCCLURE COURT • $400,000 4BD/3BA in McBride Hills on 1.9 ac. Office & bonus room. Family room w/fireplace & built-ins. Wonderful outdoor entertaining area. MLS# 225216

DEBORAH THOMPSON 850-933-1349 www.deborahthompson.com

Beautiful horse farm with stable, riding ring, tack room and fenced. Home updated with 3/or 4BD’s, screened pool, roof 2009, HVAC 2007 all on 60 acres. MLS#204540.

LEA MANIFOLD 850-443-2649 leamanifold@aol.com

16977 CHUCKS PLACE W • $89,900

Classic home on over 2 acres. 5 or 6 Bedrooms, 5 Baths, all 5 Bedrooms have own Bath. Gorgeous Custom Mahogany Door, fenced with Pool. MLS# 222098.

PRISCILLA THARPE, LLC 850-933-9412 ptharpe@priscillatharpe.com

Beautiful 3Bd/2Ba home on 2+acres in Roberts, Montford & Lincoln school zones! Low Price & Great Schools. Home offers a spacious, open living format; updated everything; lovely master w/ luxury bath; beautifully clearly acreage w/ large pole barn; screened porch; large deck; horses welcome too. MLS# 226096.

CALL JOANN JACOBS 850-556-2220 www.TallyOpenHouses.com

366 HUNTERS CROSSING • $220,000 Wonderful neighborhood & home. 3BD/2BA, wood floors, granite, new appliances, very open w/high ceilings & courtyard. MLS# 221940.

BETTY CURETON 850-545-7388 BettyCureton@aol.com

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Betton Pool Home! 4BR/3BA home completely renovated, loaded with vintage charm. Open plan. MLS# 225896 Pictures at CareyHartRealtors.com.

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1146 BRAFFORTON DRIVE • $99,900

Chase’s Ridge well maintained townhome.

Updated kitchen, new appliances, carpet.

Tile in baths & kitchen, fresh paint, 2 tier deck. Convenient to everything. Great for first time buyer!! MLS#222846.

KATHY REARDON 850-510-2511 SANDY DALLETT 850-528-3285 sandyandkathy@weselltally.com

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