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Wooden floors will darken with age By Al Heavens The Philadelphia Inquirer

Question: We have had natural hardwood floors for five years. During that time we had a rug under a coffee table. This week we removed the rug and the wood floor was a much lighter color. What can we do to have

the floor return to its original matching finish? Answer: It probably would involve less work if you just let the area darken to match the floor that was exposed to the sun’s UV rays. I’ve seen homeowners use bleach to lighten wood floors with some success, but I wouldn’t do it myself.

There are, I am sure, products available on the Internet that might progressively lighten the floor, but most of the solutions I’ve seen involve refinishing all the floor. Q: I plan to sell my house in the next year or two. Right now I am trying to make some small improvements to make

the house more appealing. One area that needs improvement is the patio. The previous owners poured the 200-squarefoot patio in one large chunk, probably about 15 years ago. There is a large crack that runs horizontally across the patio, which was filled with some kind of caulk that

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Buyers Can “Carbon Date” a Home Robert “Greg” Lane, St. Cert. Res. REA#2252 V.P., Timberlane Appraisal

I have few significant skills in life. I can’t tell a joke, juggle, or do a backflip. But I can walk into most homes and tell you the age of the home within minutes. I call this “carbon dating” the home, taken from my Intro to Geology class at FSU back in the day. Unfortunately for most sellers, buyers have this same “sixth sense” for real estate. Three decades ago, we embraced a mid-’80s color palette of dark countertops, carpet, and wall colors. As tastes changed in the mid-’90s, many of us realized that “white, bright, and airy” was the new wave, and it was time to break from the ’80s. I still don’t know what “airy” is, but it sounded really good on HGTV when everyone said it, over and over again. Remember the movie Poltergeist, with its famous catchphrase, “They’re back”? Well, welcome to the new millennium, because the rich, darker colors we so longed to get away from are back with a vengeance. Anyone who toured the very successful Parade of Homes this year noticed the darker color choices in most, but not all, of the homes. Buyers really want new, but in some cases they cannot afford it, it is not available, or it is not in the location they are looking for. For some of those buyers, they really should just build. For those who don’t want to or can’t, the next best thing is a relatively new home which has been updated. If the buyer walks into your home and you have the pickled oak cabinets, green Formica countertops, white tile flooring, white appliances, white walls, and huge vaulted (airy?) ceilings, you might as well have an electronic billboard that reads, “This home was built in 1995.” So look around. It might be time to warm up your home, add some stone countertops, brush on some mocha paint, and go stainless. No matter how appealing the exterior is, a buyer is going to carbon date the interior of your home, which may just be the difference in whether it sells or not. THE BOTTOM LINE LEON COUNTY, FL As of 7/5/2012

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only serves to make it more noticeable. Is there any way to make this patio better, short of digging it all up and repouring it? A: The fact that the crack runs across the patio is a sign to me that the job was badly done and no amount of patching will fix it. The answer, then, is no, in my opinion, but I’d get a second one from a contractor or two before you took my thoughts to the bank. Advice on rust from reader Jerry Grover: I have seen several questions about rust in your recent articles. There is a product by Loctite called Extend that is a rust neutralizer. It converts light rust to a black paintable surface. I’ve used it for years and never had a problem with the rust returning. The last can that I bought came from Home Depot. This one is a spray can, but I have found it in a bottle as a white milky liquid that you could apply with a brush. I have usually painted over it with Rust-Oleum, but the directions say to use three coats if you are not top-coating it. Q: In the early ’80s we refinished our basement. We used a foam-backed carpet that was glued to the floor. The carpet has gotten wet and we want to remove it. Any ideas on how to remove the carpet and foam from the cement floor? Is there some type of solution we can use? A: A solvent and a scraping tool, but wear plenty of protection and make sure the work area is well-ventilated. I’ve seen a recommendation for that citrus paint remover but I’d head off to the hardware store for suggestions. Q: Our dishwasher is around 10 years old, and we have a lot of calcium in

our water (according to our plumbers), which leaves a brown residue anywhere the water sits for any length of time. The dishwasher worked fine until about six months ago, when the residue started collecting everywhere (the sides, the bottom, the racks, the blades). I’ve tried things that are supposed to clean dishwashers: wiping off everything we can reach, adding no-spot stuff, which I never needed before. In addition, over the last month or two the smell has gotten unpleasant. I’ve tried spraying everything with an ammonia-water solution, sprinkling baking soda inside, wiping the rubber ring in the center and applying the no-spot stuff liberally around it. Nothing helps. I’m concerned that if we just replace the dishwasher, the problem will continue, since I don’t know what is causing it. A: Hard water will do these things. You’ll need to look into a filtration system before you buy the new dishwasher.

Email questions to Alan J. Heavens at aheavensphillynews.com. Volume prohibits individual replies.

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Consumer Mortgage Information Program

Rate

Pts.

Dwn

LIP

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APR

Mo. Pmt. Program

Rate

Pts.

Dwn

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Rate

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APR

Mo. Pmt.

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10 - Year Fixed

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20%

3.034%

$1,439.78 30 YR. Fixed

3.75% 0

3.766%

$694.68 30 YR. Fixed

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$673.57

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2.95% 0

20%

3.059%

$1,032.27 20 YR. Fixed

3.625% 0

3.847%

$879.61 15 YR. Fixed

2.875% 0

3.371%

$1,026.88

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3.50% 0

20%

3.586%

$869.94 15 YR. Fixed

3.00% 0

3.027%

3.25% 0

3.5%

4.277%

$657.66

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3.50% 0

20%

3.561%

$673.57

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3.25% 0

3.705%

$652.81

30 - Year FHA

3.25% 0

3.5%

4.15%*

$664.24**

RD 30 YR. Fixed

3.25% 0

3.836%

$652.81

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Payments based on $150,000 loan amount. Rates subject to change. Call for current rates. Purchases and reﬁnances of Primary Residences, Investment Properties, Home Equity Lines of Credit & Construction Perm Loans are available. Visit www.sunshinesavingsbank.com to apply or call 800-468-3993. Select option 1 for our mortgage hotline. www.sunshinesavingsbank.com

850-224-4960 Capital City Bank

30 YR. Fixed

3.625% 0

20%

3.893%

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3.000% 0

20%

3.474%

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2.875%* 0

20%

3.270%

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850-402-8000 SCORE Federal Credit Union

850-488-1015 Ext. 208

$706.88 15 YR. Conv. ﬁxed 2.75% 0 $1,070.40 30 YR. Conv. ﬁxed 3.25% 0.75

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2.848%

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30 YR. RD ﬁxed *FSU Credit Union is currently running a Done in Decade promotion which includes a .25 reduction in rate on our 10-year ﬁxed mortgages (reduction not shown above). 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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Information for this chart is compiled by the Tallahassee Democrat and is valid as of the publication date of this issue and is subject to change without notice. Estimated monthly payment calculated using a mortgage amount of $150,000 and the list APR for loans starting the Sunday of publication. Contact lender directly for additional programs and fees, terms and conditions of the loans. NOTE: LIP=Lock-in period, Down=% of down payment. APR= Annual Percentage Rate. TD-0000211905

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Sorting through furniture options By Tim Butt McClatchy Newspapers

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Today, we are experiencing a demand for the designs of midcentury American furniture, when America was in a period of design excellence and innovation, but the question of what to buy has become more confusing to the consumer. Can I buy an original? Should I buy vintage or new? What is the difference between an authentic piece and a reproduction? As a designer, and someone who supports authentic design, I will try

to clarify some of the confusion around these questions. (Full disclosure: I am an authorized retailer for Herman Miller and Knoll, both licensed to produce iconic midcentury furniture pieces.)

Original What really defines a piece of furniture as an “original”? This is an interesting question since many of the mid-century pieces we are familiar with were designed to be mass-produced and have been in production since being introduced. In the purest sense of the word, an “original” is a

one-of-kind piece or a piece that was made during a limited production run (also called a limited edition). Very few of us can afford an original, as this is the stuff that is highly prized by collectors and rarely comes up for auction. So the term “original” is not really applicable when you are talking about mid-century furniture that was designed to be mass-produced.

Vintage or new? This really gets down to your taste. Are you a person who wants to see some patina on your piece

or someone who wants something brand-new? If you are like me, the answer is both. I shop vintage stores when I’m looking for something that I want to have a bit of history or when I am looking for something that is not made today. Other times, I buy new because it either looks best in the space or the new piece has been improved upon from previous production runs. Before buying a vintage piece with a price tag higher than a new piece, do your homework and find out when the piece was made and how it is different from those be-

Interior designer Tim Butt shares a few tips on choosing midcentury American furniture. MCT

ing made today. Be sure to look for a manufacturer’s tag or marking to confirm the

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Code Enforcement and the Property Manager

by Harry Anthony Heist, Attorney at Law There will come a time when the property manager and/or owner of the property receives a notice of a code violation from the municipality where the property is located for something the tenant is either doing or not doing. This may be for something as simple as parking on the lawn, failing to cut the lawn, or not taking in the garbage receptacles from the street in a timely manner. The violations could be more serious, such as failing to maintain the exterior of the property, engaging in a business activity, or allowing mountains of personal property or debris to accumulate on the front lawn. How the property manager deals with the issue can make the difference in the property owner receiving a fine or notice of hearing, or instead getting a serious break cut for them by the code enforcement official. The key is the property manager must deal with the problem, deal with it swiftly, and keep code enforcement fully aware of the actions which are being taken to rectify the situation. The Catch-22 is that the time period for compliance given by code enforcement is seriously at odds with the actual time it can take to get compliance or eventual removal of the problem tenant. The Property Owner Receives Notice Usually, the property owner will receive notice by mail at the address that code enforcement has for the owner. This is usually the address where the tax bills are sent. The owner may live in a distant state or be absent on vacation when this letter arrives, and there is thus a major delay in word of the problem getting to the property manager. This is the first in a series of problems that can occur. The Property Manager is Notified Once the property manager is notified, action needs to be taken immediately. There will most likely be a time deadline which may be close to passing, or in some instances has already passed. This is when the property manager must immediately notify the code enforcement officer by phone and in writing, acknowledging receipt of the citation and expressing a strong willingness to deal with the problem fast.

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Can the problem be solved immediately? If the situation can be solved immediately, for instance by having a lawn person go out and immediately cut the lawn, this should be done, and the tenant should be billed for the expense incurred. If getting compliance requires the property manager do any self-help removal of the tenant’s personal property, the property manager should NOT attempt this at all. Self-help removal of items or the towing of vehicles can lead to serious litigation. If the property manager cannot easily rectify the problem, a dialogue must be opened with code enforcement. Communication with Code Enforcement The property manager should call code enforcement immediately to see exactly what the problem is. Often the citation is vague in describing the offending activity or condition, and this will allow the property manager to get a better idea of what exactly is wrong and what needs to be done. By calling immediately, the property manager

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can explain to the code enforcement officer that she is on top of the problem and will be taking every legal step possible to rectify the problem. Most code enforcement officers will appreciate the call and indicate to the property manager that the main purpose of the citation is to get compliance, rather than impose fines or other penalties. The property manager will then be led to believe that the code enforcement officer is a nice person and that there is an actual extension given. It may be a correct assumption that the code enforcement officer is indeed going to work with the property manager and give an extension of time to deal with the problem, but can the property manager be sure? Did the Property Manager Get an Extension of Time? The property manager immediately will serve the tenant a Seven Day Notice of Noncompliance with Opportunity to Cure, which probably is the proper notice to be given in most code violation situations. Your attorney can assist you here. Will the code enforcement officer sit back and wait? We are not sure. Next week, there may be another code enforcement officer assigned to the case, as the original one is on vacation. Was the extension properly communicated? Did the property manager get something in writing, or will he or she simply depend upon the phone conversation with code enforcement, one of many phone conversations the code enforcement officer had that day among many other people? We recommend that you immediately follow up any phone conversation with a letter to the code enforcement officer by regular mail and certified mail such as this: Dear Officer Smith: Today I received the notice of violation on 125 Main Street and will be taking immediate action. As per our phone conversation, you have agreed to hold off on taking further action against the property owner during this process. We have contacted our attorney and have served the tenant with a Seven Day Notice of Noncompliance with Opportunity to Cure which is attached to this letter as “Attachment #1”. This is required by Florida law before we can terminate the tenancy, if he or she fails to cure the problem. If the problem is not cured within seven days, we are required by law to serve a Seven Day Notice of Noncompliance Notice to Terminate. Once this notice expires, we can then begin an eviction action, which takes between 20 and 45 days on average. Please use me as your contact person, as I am the person directly responsible for managing the property. My phone number is 555-1212. I will be doing everything legally possible to either get compliance or have the tenant removed. Please feel free to call me or my attorney at 555-1313 if you have any questions about the progress or the procedures which the Landlord/Tenant Act requires.” The result of such communication will usually buy extra time for the owner of the property. Code enforcement often has no idea how the compliance and eviction process occurs, and they need to not only be informed of the procedure to understand your dilemma, but keeping them informed of the progress will help insure a cooperative experience with code enforcement and help in future occasions when another one of your tenants may be in noncompliance. Developing a keen and cordial working relationship with code enforcement is one of the traits of a successful and effective property manager.

This simple chair style is an example of midcentury American furniture. MCT

authenticity. Sometimes the design of the manufacturer’s tag has changed over time, which can help establish a date of the piece. Consider photographing the tag and contacting the manufacturer to see if it can help you narrow down the time frame.

Authentic or reproduction? Experience has taught me that clients get easily confused by this question because of the way pieces are marketed. “Authentic” pieces are being produced by the manufacturer that is authorized by the designer, holds the license on the design and is making it consistent with the original design specifications. A “reproduction” is a piece that is produced to look like the authentic piece, but the manufacturer does not hold the license from the designer or the original manufacturer to produce it. Other words and phrases are used to describe a reproduction such as “replica” or “inspired by.”

Contact Tim Butt at tim@black-bamboo.com or go to black-bamboo.com.

Tips for getting your home appraised By Paul Owers Fort Lauderdale Sun Sentinel

FORT LAUDERDALE —

Despite a steadying housing market, sellers and real estate agents still complain that low appraisals delay or kill up to 15 percent of all deals. In recent years, agents and others blamed a 2009 law that they said inadvertently led to less-experienced appraisers working in unfamiliar neighborhoods. Now a common refrain is that appraisers purposely keep valuations down. St. Petersburg appraiser Frank Gregoire, who testified before Congress, says banks and underwriters are pressuring appraisers “to be less optimistic and more cautious” to prevent another housing bubble. But that’s “patently false,” said Ken Chitester, spokesman for the Chicago-based Appraisal Institute. He concedes there may be a lag in valuations in a recovering market, but says appraisers can only work with the data available to them at the time. Appraisers make the final call, of course, but here are steps that sellers and their agents can take to ensure that valuations are fair and accurate:

» Don’t get greedy. Strong demand for homes is resulting in multiple offers, and some properties are being bid up so high that they won’t appraise, real estate agents say. Cash buyers typically don’t request appraisals, but banks require them so they don’t lend more money than homes are worth. In accepting a bid from a buyer needing financing, a seller would be wise to consider whether the offer can match the appraised value. “Highest is not always best when you’re dealing with an appraisal,” said Jim Heidisch, a broker with Campbell & Rosemurgy in Pompano Beach. » Be accommodating without being intrusive. The change in rules governing appraisals discourages contact between agent and appraiser, but there’s nothing improper about the agent’s being at the home to give the appraiser access and answer any questions, said Michael Citron, of RE/ MAX ParkCreek in Coconut Creek. Sellers should not be present because they tend to get in the way, agents say. “If they’re there, the sellers will ask, ‘Is it going to appraise?’ and you

don’t want to bother the appraiser,” Citron said. “Just have the lights on and the air conditioner blowing real cool to make it as comfortable as possible.” Fort Lauderdale appraiser Scott Dooley said he doesn’t mind if sellers stay. If they aren’t there, he prefers for an agent to

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meet him. In roughly half the cases, agents don’t show up, and instruct him to gain entry by using a lock box, he said. » Provide information about the house, including renovations and comparable sales. When Citron greets appraisers, he gives them packages that include comps, upgrades

The homeowner’s report may point out a favorable location within a community and other characteristics that distinguish it from other nearby homes, Dooley said. “You don’t want things to be missed that may result in higher value,” he said.

Tallahassee Builders Association Weekly News

TBA President - 2012

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

Federal Over-Regulation Hurts Builders and Consumers Let’s make something clear right from the start. No true professional in the home building industry would do anything to jeopardize the health, safety, and welfare of our citizens when it comes to their new home or remodeled project. You should also know that the Tallahassee Builders Association (TBA) enjoys a strong working relationship with local ofﬁcials, both elected and appointed, who impose and enforce regulations on our industry. In most cases, those regulations are reasonable, and when believe otherwise, we make our case as best we can. That said, the fact remains that overregulation at the federal level of government can and does impede our ability to provide affordable housing in our community and to keep down the costs of remodeling.

Overly restrictive rules for the forthcoming QM standard will prevent creditworthy borrowers from entering the housing market. Meanwhile, changes to the Environmental Protection Agency’s Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) rule have constrained small businesses in the home building and remodeling industry. The final rule, which went into effect on April 22, 2010, requires renovation work that disturbs more than six square feet in a home built before 1978 to follow new lead-safe work practices supervised by an EPA-certified renovator and performed by an EPA-certified renovation firm.

“Restrictive mortgage lending could keep credit-worthy borrowers out of the housing market.”

Last week, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) told Congress that an unwieldy federal regulatory process is hampering the housing and economic recovery. “Housing serves as a great example of an industry that would benefit from smarter and more sensible regulation,” said NAHB Chairman Barry Rutenberg, a Gainesville to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. For example, the Dodd-Frank Act required significant changes to mortgage lending practices, including an “ability to pay” provision that requires lenders to establish that home buyers have a reasonable chance of paying back the loan at the time that a mortgage is written. The law states that certain high-quality, low-cost loans known as qualified mortgages (QM) are presumed to meet this standard.

Patrick Sullivan measures the wall of a condominium as he does a home appraisal. FORT LAUDERDALE SUN SENTINEL

and amenities within the development. The report should include the dates of major work done on the kitchen, bathrooms and roof, as well as the closed permits on any additions, Fort Lauderdale appraiser Patrick Sullivan said. Providing receipts also is helpful, he said.

The new QM standard, which is currently being developed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, will deﬁne the mortgage market for years to come, Rutenberg said. For that reason, NAHB supports regulatory changes aimed at more rational lending practices, greater lender accountability and improved borrower safeguards.

living in the home.

“Poor development and implementation by the EPA has resulted in excessive compliance costs and has hindered both job growth and energy efﬁciency upgrades,” said Rutenberg. In 2010, the EPA removed the “opt-out” provision in the RRP rule that allowed remodelers working in a home built prior to 1978 to forego more expensive work practices according to the owner’s wish if no children under the age of six or pregnant women were

By removing the opt-out provision, the EPA more than doubled the number of homes subject to the RRP, and the agency has estimated this will add more than $500 million in compliance costs to the remodeling community in the ﬁrst year alone, without making young children any safer. Moreover, the EPA has not approved reliable lead testing kits, and in many cases consumers are needlessly paying additional costs for work practices that are unnecessary. NAHB, our Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA), and TBA will continue to ﬁght regulations that are “nice but not necessary.” When we prevail in those battles, our consumers and clients are the ultimate winners.

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Making your getaway relaxing By Lori Johnston

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

ATLANTA — When you’re paying for the view, a vacation home doesn’t need to have fussy decor or over-the-top interiors that distract from the lake or coastal setting. “That’s the reason why they’re buying the house,” said Alicia Mooney-Macchia, owner of Alicia Mooney Interiors, an interior designer at Lake Oconee, Ga., and throughout metro Atlanta. “What you want to do is walk in the house and look straight back at the view.” Heavy fabrics and details such as fringe on furniture are out, replaced with clean lines, linen fabrics and neutral colors, she said. Still, vacation homes don’t have to be shabby or suffer from the bare-

bones look of a college apartment. Lake home style can enhance the serene environment while maintaining functionality for friends and family. “The layouts are more efficient and effective,” said Dan Jones, owner of Jones and Jones Premier Builders and president of the Lake Oconee Builders Association. “There’s not as much wasted square footage. Obviously, openness is a continuing trend, and less walls.” Carol Morrison, who owns a vacation home with husband Ken on the 10th hole of the Harbor Club golf course at Lake Oconee, said they used minimal window treatments to keep the house open and emphasize the view. The desire for openness even extends to deci-

Carol and Ken Morrison used minimal window treatments at their Lake Oconee, Ga., vacation home.

sions about placing stair rails so they don’t obstruct the view. Dennis Chamberlain,

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Ken and Carol Morrison’s Lake Oconee home makes the most of its waterfront surroundings. PHOTOS BY CHRISTOPHER OQUENDO/ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION/MCT

owner of Stair South, based in Eatonton, Ga., said his company situates iron rails horizontally (allowed by local building codes), instead of vertically, both inside and outside the home. “If you’re sitting on your porch and looking onto the lake ... you can look horizontally and see more,” he said.

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You don’t want to get seasick at your lake home. If you want to give a nod to the water setting and participate in the nautical trend in homes and fashion, Mooney-Macchia advises against creating a “lake room.” Instead, keep it simple. She accessorizes with nautical items, such as old oars or glass fishing floats and buoys covered with netting. Or a throw pillow could have a nautical or water motif. Requests for bunk-bed rooms are rising, especially as grandparents seek to accommodate multiple grandchildren during weekends and summers. “One of the neat things

we’ve done is bunk rooms,” Jones said. “You know you’re going to be loading the house with people. Instead of a bedroom with a queen or king bed, put in bunks.” He adds that the main thing to consider is ceiling height — at least 9 feet is optimal. Stair South recently was installing bunk beds out of solid ash in Bert and Trudy Hene’s home at Harbor Club. The downstairs room will have seven beds.

traditional or transitional, vacation homeowners often use wood elements indoors to reflect their love for the outdoor surroundings. Incorporating cedar beams or placing tongueand-groove boards on the walls and ceilings in keeping rooms, living rooms and master bedrooms are two popular ways homeowners add natural elements. In lake homes, though, the wood is painted with a whitewashed look.

Going big

Matching the scenery

While much of the time is spent outdoors, homeowners are placing a greater emphasis on creating large spaces for themselves and their guests to eat indoors. Chamberlain is seeing an increase in requests for massive tables that seat 12 to 16 people. The Henes have a custom 12-foot table at their lake home. “We had it made to look like a picnic table, but it’s real heavy wood,” Trudy Hene said. Whether the interior design style is modern,

Neutrals keep the attention on the view, and grays are the new neutral, Mooney-Macchia said. She brings in bold splashes of orange and blue through pillows and other accessories. Homeowners find that water-inspired hues can add to a home’s soothing setting. “I think the best thing that you could say about it is when we have guests that come, they just totally, totally relax,” said Carol Morrison, who used a blue color palette in her guest bedroom.

Technology leading to smart homes By Ely Portillo McClatchy Newspapers

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Lowe’s executives are hesitant to say that we’ve arrived at the home of the Jetsons, with everything in your house automated and controlled by computers and wireless devices, but they say we’re not far off. “There’s been so much hype, we don’t usually say ‘the Jetsons house,’ ” said Kevin Meagher, vice president of smart homes for Mooresville, N.C.based Lowe’s Inc. “The reality is, we’re getting there.” The home improvement company has started rolling out its Iris system, which it says will help consumers use less electricity, increase security, and help monitor and alert homeowners to everything from freezer doors left open to elderly parents in trouble. Iris gives users the ability to remotely control and monitor systems such as thermostats, door locks, power consumption, cameras and motion sensors, on a computer or mobile device. Lowe’s is expanding Iris to nearly 500 stores this month, up from a pilot run in 10 stores. The products are also available online nationwide. Lowe’s hopes to expand the system to work wire-

This Lowe’s display shows the new Iris system, which connects every appliance in the home wirelessly. PHOTOS BY JEFF SINER/CHARLOTTE OBSERVER

lessly with more household appliances and possibly even electricity meters in future “smart grids.” Iris is the latest in a string of smart home systems that have come out recently. Time Warner Cable has been rolling out its IntelligentHome service. Verizon unveiled a similar system in 2011, and Comcast is pushing its Xfinity smart home system to customers. AT&T is piloting a similar system called Digital Life. And home security company ADT has offered a smart home sys-

A Smart Hub, left, Smart Keypad, Smart Thermostat, Smart Plug, Range Extender — all available for the Iris.

tem called Pulse since 2010. But there are still questions over whether smart homes will truly catch on, or even whether consumers really want them. The Pew Internet & American Life Project released a survey of experts on where they see the future of smart home systems in

June. Just over half agreed with the prediction that fully connected smart homes would be much more widespread and efficient in 2020, while just under half predicted most smart home efforts will fail due to consumer trust issues and the systems’ complexity.

Smart home systems will certainly have to overcome hurdles before consumers adopt them. Chief among those, Pew found, is the problem of getting diverse manufacturers to all use compatible standards in consumer electronics, so they can all talk to each other. The systems are also more complicated than old-fashioned “dumb” homes, even though Lowe’s and others have taken steps to simplify them. And consumers could react negatively to the “Big Brother” aspect of having their energy usage and comings and goings constantly monitored, even if by a service they signed up for. Many of the systems on the market now offer similar capabilities. Lowe’s Iris, Time Warner Cable’s Intelligent Home, and Verizon all give users the capabilities to remotely set thermostats, set door alarms, and connect to wireless cameras in the home, for example. Here’s how Iris works: Once Iris is installed, a small hub wirelessly talks to various home appliances and a user’s mobile device. Users can set rules, such as turning thermostats down when they leave, or wirelessly turn them back up before they get home. A key fob sensor tells the system

whether the user is at home or not. The system also comes with motion sensors and cameras, which can be accessed from a mobile device, sensors to tell whether a door is open or closed, a smoke detector and flood sensors. Lowe’s is rolling out more devices integrated with Iris soon, such as door locks and pet doors, which can be configured to open or close at certain times. The retailer also is leveraging its connections with manufacturers to come up with more connected devices in the future, such as valves that automatically turn off water if a flood is detected, or a water heater that learns your personal routine and heats the water only when you generally need it. The base cost is $179 for a security kit with an Iris hub, door sensors, motion sensors, and a security keypad. Or you can pay $179 for an energy kit with an Iris hub, one wireless, energy consumption-monitoring wall outlet, and a thermostat. A combined kit with everything from both starter kits costs $299. Adding more sensors and accessories costs more. A wireless video camera costs $129, while each additional key fob and door sensor costs $19.99, for example.

Real estate Q&A: Short-sale letters often too vague By Gary M. Singer Fort Lauderdale Sun Sentinel

Question: I am trying to complete a short sale of my home and received an approval letter from my lender. I can’t tell if I’m being released from the remainder of the debt. My real estate agent will not explain the seven-page

letter to me. The letter does say that I will be receiving a 1099 form for the deficiency. How do I know if I am off the hook? Answer: The only way to tell if you are truly released from the obligation is if your lender says so in writing, such as, “You are released from any further

liability under this loan.” Your real estate agent is correct in not trying to explain the approval letter. Consult with an attorney instead. Approval letters often are vague on this issue. Simply getting a 1099 form regarding the “forgiven debt” is not enough, and your lender can still

come after you for the deficiency if your approval letter does not specifically release you. I have had many cases in which I have had to get the lender to clarify in the approval letter that the borrower was released from the remaining debt, which can be a difficult and time-consuming task.

I also have had instances in which we have not been able to obtain the full release in writing. Still, most people are better off with a short sale, even without a full release. They may be able to negotiate the debt for pennies on the dollar, and they will save themselves a lot

of time.

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

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1233 N. Adams St. Expect to be impressed by this amazing Midtown gem, completely renovated by Jeff Drake. Located in the heart of Midtown, one block off N. Monroe! Walk everywhere! Complete renovation to the studs! 9' Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, SS Appliances, Granite Countertops. Don't miss out on this 1920s Bungalow. Steps from Lake Ella, shops, restaurants & more! Go to www.JeffDrakeHomes.com for more info. Dir: N. Monroe St. to 7th Ave., Left on N. Adams St., Two Blocks on the Left. 2/2 $185,000 Casey J. Naylor, Broker 850-445-4999 Midtown Brokers, LLC www.MidtownBrokers.net REDUCED $50,000!

1220 Schwall Rd. 4BR/3BA home on 10+ acres with 30x40 pool. 3050 sq.ft. New roof & pool liner. 2 fireplaces, mother-in-law suite. Lg. fountain in front. Circular drive, sprinkler system, sec. sys w/extra sirens. Huge custom porch & deck & lg. brick patio. Extra lg. dog house w/water. 5 ac invisible fence. Huge chicken coop w/water, lots of wildlife such as deer, turkeys, fox & more. Fruit trees, hardwoods & planted pines. FL/GA line off Hwy 27 just 15 min. from Tallahassee and 5 minutes from Historic Havana. Very private. Appraised at $280,000. Call for more info or pics: By Owner 850-570-9931 or 850-545-9932 THE RAVINES OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

2587 Halleck Lane (Cottonwood Model) Tallahassee Homes Newest 4BR 2 BA Energy Star 3.0 home in Bull Run. Tallahassee's top selling neighborhood in 2012. New homes, best prices, top rated schools, convenience to shopping and more make living easy and comfortable in your new Energy Star 3.0 home. Design your dream home today! Visit our Sales/Design center today at 2640 Manassas Way or web site at TallahasseeHomesRealty.com

2606 Farragut Way (Holley Model) Tallahassee Homes Newest 3BR 2 BA Energy Star 3.0 home in Bull Run. Luxury features include custom cabinets, sand and finish hardwood floors, granite countertops, fireplace and built-ins, and much more! Energy Star 3.0 homes deliver better efficiency, durability and comfort. This home and 6 more new homes will be available soon from the 240's. Visit our Sales/Design center today at 2640 Manassas Way or web site at TallahasseeHomesRealty.com Call Porter Chandler, Broker/Owner 545-8491 Tallahassee Homes Realty, LLC OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

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2505 Concord, Havana - Now $275,000 3 beautiful homes for the price of one. Perfect set-up for in-laws, etc. Private country setting on 3.5 fenced acres, workshops & outbuildings. Paved road frontage. (15 min. North of Tallahassee). Priced to sell

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THOMAS ACQUISITION & PROPERTY SPECIALISTS, INC. Lucretia S. Thomas, Realtor 545-9584 Open House Saturday & Sunday 12-5

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1340 LANSDOWNE RD Charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in a quiet neighborhood. Renovated & freshly painted. Newer HVAC, roof and appliances. Wood-burning fireplace, screened in porch & screened in POOL, Separate workshop with electricity, $180,000. Directions: Bucklake Rd East, first left past Pedrick Rd, left then right.

Neil P. Ryder, Broker, CRS, GRI, SFR 508-6988 Neil Ryder Realty Inc www.MyParkCharleston.com

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8661 Alexandrite Court 4 bedroom, 2 bath split plan, master suite, dining room & breakfast nook. High ceilings, fireplace, Hardie and brick, big fenced yard. Built in 1999, approx. 1960 sq.ft. Excellent condition. $224,900 Directions: 90 East to left on Crump and left into Emerald Acres right on Topaz to left on Alexandrite. Dianne Spooner, Broker 850-508-1846 SpoonerRealtyServices.com OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

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4083 Roweling Oaks Absolutely stunning 5 BR (master down) 3.5 BA pool home (with waterfall), huge screened porch, 400 SqFt conditioned workshop, potting shed w/water/electric, extended lot for dog run/play area, gourmet kitchen with extra work area, granite counter tops, lots of cabinets, 2 stoves and 2 refs., huge walk-in pantry. Completely updated, too many amenities to mention. A MUST SEE! Seller motivated, possible owner financing. $375,000 Stan Derzypolski, 570-4767 3 Rivers, Inc. Realtor OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4

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6573 Spicewood Lane - Meticulously maintained 4BR/3BA pool home w/3 car garage on a quiet culde-sac built by Woodland Builders. Includes Living Room/office, formal dining rm, sunrm, 4th bedrm with own bathroom.Beautiful remodeled kitchen with quartz counters, Cherry wood cabinets, backsplash, kitchen island with bar. 50 year roof installed in 2010. Trane HVAC installed 3.5 years ago. Fenced in fiberglass pool. Beautiful Live Oak back up to green space. $398,000. Call Amanda Drake (850)570-0821 View at www.MyDrakeRealEstate.com Drake Real Estate, Inc.

3130 Barringer Hill Possibly the best golf course view in SouthWood. Custom built 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home on the 10th fairway. Solid Oak Hardwood Floors, Coffered Ceilings, extensive mill work throughout, 2 Master Suites, Fireplace, Built-ins, Stainless Appliances and much more. Greg Nelson, Realtor, 850-228-0950 The Naumann Group Real Estate

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9298035

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Betton Hills brick classic- 2416 s.f., 3 bedrooms, two baths, neutral decor, recent roof & counters. Wonderful location near hospitals & shopping. REDUCED, $265,000 Close-in Country Contemporary w/ workshop- 3110 s.f., 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, beautiful 2.6 acres, wonderful condition, spacious and just lovely! Fabulous buy $269,900.

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9296252

Wooded off Parkway

1356-C avail 8/10 Linda Ann Dr. $395, 1BR/1BA, 700sqft, CHA, tile floors, large deck, Kent Strauss Mgmt & Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com

9298086

CONDOS FOR RENTFURNISHED 1BR/1BA, fully furnished from dishes to towels, ideal for grad student. 2203 W. Pensacola St. $700/mo. 850-562-5093

9294318

Land and Buildings

Thurs., Aug. 2, 4:00 p.m. Quitman, Georgia 201 Young Street

101. 5.38 Acre Vacant Land 102. 50,000 sq. ft. Industrial Building with 6 restrooms 103. 1.79 Acre Vacant Land 104. 30,000 sq. ft. Industrial Building with 7 restrooms Both buildings have a/c .220 volt, 3 phase power, offices & docks.

Buyer’s Note:

These buildings could easily be converted into Storage facilities for cotton bales or a packing house. There Is an Air Conditioning and Sprinkler System throughout Terms: Pay 20% down, closing in 30 days. 10% buyer’s premium, Broker Participation—10% Open House on July 26 from 2:00 p.m. till 4:00 p.m.

800.479.1763 800.479.1763 Johndixon.com

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For more information, please call Nancy Stedman-Laux, Broker, at 850.545.7074 TD-0000212552

1BR/1BA $495/mo Mon-Fri 10:30 am-6pm 2749 W. Tharpe St.

The Complete Liquidation of Beech Island Knitting Company In Brooks County, Georgia

Rentals: $750, 3/2 townhome near FSU. $650, 2/1 apt. on dead end street, mid town.

SILVERLEAF WEST APTS.

Absolute Auction

9298103

Retriever Property

Hello new adventure.

9291917

5 6 4 A - 1 & 5 6 6 B - 1 STUDENTS! Walk to O a k l a n d A v e . $ 5 9 5 , FSU. 2BR/1BA, no pets. 2BR/1BA, 800sqft, living $595/mo. 110 N. Lipona and dining room, CHA, Mon-Sel Apts. 545-3751 9296832 W/D hookups, avail. 8/3 & 8/10 Kent Strauss Mgmt & Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com

APARTMENTS FOR RENTUNFURNISHED

GAL # 2034 TD-0000211863

DUPLEX FOR RENTUNFURNISHED

2BR/1BA N.E. Recently renovated, no pets, no smoking. $700/mo. Teresa at 491-8697

RENTALS & ROOMIES Real Estate for Rent

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2BR/1BA Nice unit. W/D hookups, HVAC, good neighborhood. 1520 Fuller Rd $650/mo No Pets 524-2873

CONDOS FOR RENTUNFURNISHED 2/2, part. furn. Close to FSU. Renovated. W/D 2020 Continental Ave $800/mo 352-871-2173

9297087

DUPLEX FOR RENTUNFURNISHED 2223 CLAREMONT LN. 2 bedroom, 2 bath CHA, washer/dryer hookup . $700 Rent Annual lease. No pets allowed. Avail. fist of mid-August.l

222-5262 __

9297312

9298516

3/2,quiet area, 1200 sq ft. Easy access to univ Misty Garden Way $855 Avail now 850-559-8386

9296154

2400B Ramblewood Ct 2/1.5 Duplex $695 Available August

2682 Baldwin Dr. S. 2BR/1BA $725

1315-1 Pinellas St. 3BR/3BA $930

850-906-0800

9298472

Great NE Steal!

2065 Admiral Ct., 2Br/1Ba 850sqft, $625, CHA, W/D Hookups, of Raymond Diehl, 5664 Rustic Dr. 3/2, Off Avail 8/10 large yard. $950/mo Kent Strauss Mgmt & $900 dep. 850-386-5664 Realty, Inc. 877-2284 9297740 www.kstraussmgmt.com

Amazing 1BR Deal!

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Available Now

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1314-A Stone rd., $450, 725sqft., WIN, 2Br CONVENIENT 1Br/1Ba recently new carpet TO GOV SQ 2BR/1.5BA, a n d r e f i n i s h e d quiet street $650/mo + hardwood floors,I-10 dep 850-926-1420 Convenience, great 9298077 NW Location on a dead end st., Lawn 2BR/1BA - $695/mo service incl., avail. now fenced yard, W/D. Kent Strauss Mgmt & Avail. August. Pet ok. Realty, Inc. 877-2284 2412 Clemons 509-2400 9298349 www.kstraussmgmt.com 2BR/1BA close to malls & downtown, quiet neighborhood,fireplace 2556 Panther Creek Rd, $675/mo call 933-2645

Old Bain. Convenient

9298242

2BR/2BA Fireplace, W/D hookups water furnished. Good place to live 1362 Fuller Rd 720/mo.

9298060

9298121

Immaculate in NE. Lg 2/1 w/spacious screen sunrm. Luxury features incl. ceramic tile, new carpet, all appliances incl. W/D. Yard care incl. No pets. Lease $825/mo. 321-5016 or 893-8476. Also avail. 3BR/1.5BA house in N.E.

9293924

Off Paul Russell

3129-B Pontiac Dr., 2Br/2Ba 1070sqft., $695, CHA, W/d Hookups, ATLAS RD 9297543 3/1.5, carpet, carport, L a r g e f e n c e d y a r d , W/D connections, $725 lawn Care incl., avail 8/10 2BR/1BA duplex, quiet Kent Strauss Mgmt & CH/A, 1331 Kings Dr, Realty, Inc. 877-2284 $700/mo + $700 dep. Meridian Mgmt. Realtor www.kstraussmgmt.com 850-508-2560

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222-8702

9297566

9291448

DUPLEX FOR RENTUNFURNISHED

9298119

4833 Easy St., $775, 2Br/2Ba with LOFT, 1170 Sqft., CHA, W/d hookups, avail 8/10 Kent Strauss Mgmt & Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com

9298127

Old St. Augustine Rd

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1579-B Live Oak Dr., $575, 2Br/1Ba 800sqft., CHA, W/D hookups, Avail 8/3 Kent Strauss Mgmt & Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com

9298091

Wonderful NW 2Br

2444 Wren Hollow Dr., 2Br/2Ba 950sqft., $675, CHA, W/D hookups, fireplace, walk-in closet, patio, avail. now Kent Strauss Mgmt & Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com

9298097

TOWNHOMES FOR RENTUNFURNISHED 2BR/2.5BA, close to FAMU. $730/mo. $350 dep. 841-0097 Milestone Real Estate

9297817

9297082

9297840

3BR/2.5BA. Renovated. SS appliances. W/D, close to Governors. Sq. $900/mo 352-871-2173

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Avail. now! 2/2 luxury 1-story near FSU & TCC. Separate dining, inside util hookups, lg living rm, fireplace. $750/mo. Owner/agent 459-1094

Beautiful 3BR!!

1936 Portland Ave. $695, 3BR/1.5BA, 1296sqft, tile floors, updated, patio, CHA, W/D hookups, avail. 8/10 Kent Strauss Mgmt & Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com

877-374-4437

327 FIELDS ROAD, HAVANA, FL 32333 FINE COUNTRY LIVING ON 2.5 ACRES! NOW $149,900! 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. Call Kim Nabors 694-0722.

904 PARKVIEW DRIVE TALLAHASSEE, FL 32311 $254,900. A RARE FIND! 2,488 SQ. FT., 5BR/3BA. DOWN: 3BRs, incl. master, 2BA, eat-in kitchen, fam. & din. rooms. UP: 2BRs, 2nd loft-style liv. rm & full bath. LARGE sunroom. BIG fenced yard. Dir.: Connor to Lonesome Dove, Rt Eagle View, Rt Parkview. Don McGovern 508-8676. TD-0000212138

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9298111

For More Information Call

Porter Chandler

850-545-8491

Broker/Owner Tallahassee Homes Realty

To subscribe call 1-800-999-2271

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OPEN HOUSE 1-5

488 HAVANA HWY 12

OWNER FINANCING - “HURRY HURRY”- 2.6 ACRES SURROUND THIS 1801 SQ. FT. “BETTER THAN NEW” 3BR 2BA. NEW ROOF/PAINT/CARPET/ APPLIANCES/ FANS/ LIGHTS. UPDATED BATHS.WASHER/DRYER, SHED & MORE. JUST UNPACK AND ENJOY EASY, COZY, COMFORTABLE LIVING FOR ONLY $113,900. LOWEST INTEREST EVER. DON’T RENT. CALL LYNN HUDSON, REALTOR, 566-2002. DIR; 27 N TO LT ON SR 270, LT ON HWY 12. 3.6 MI ON LT.

The Holley

3 BR/2BA 1,703 Sq. FT $249,900

9002 GLEN EAGLE WAY

TOTALLY UPDATED - GOLF COURSE CIRCULAR DRIVE APPROACH TO 5BR/5BA WITH MBR SUITE/OFFICE/BR ON 1ST FLR. BRIGHT SUNSHINE INTERIOR. WOOD FLRS/VAULTEDCATHEDRAL-TRAY CEILINGS/GRANITE KITCHEN /BREAKFAST RM WITH FP. BIG FM WITH LIMESTONE FP, HANDICAP BATH. LARGE STUDENT MBR WITH FP. CABANA/ HOT TUB/ POOL/ OVERLOOKS FAIRWAY.. $500,000 PLUS. CALL BOB 545-6010. DIR; GOLDEN EAGLE DR TO 2ND WING FT, LEFT ON GLEN EAGLE.

GOLDEN EAGLE LOT -DEER VALLEY DR.

OWNER FINANCING - REDUCED PRICE FROM $229,000 APPRAISAL IN 2010. ONE OF THE LAST GOLF COURSE LOTS SURROUNDED BY HIGH-END EXECUTIVE HOMES. OVERLOOKS 5TH FAIRWAY AND GREEN. SELLER WILL CONSIDER INVESTMENT TRADE OR OWNER FINANCING. REDUCED PRICE OF $199,900. CALL BOB TEEL @ 545-6010 FOR TERMS. MLS#188961.

146 HAPPY TIME LANE CRAWFORDVILLE

TD-0000212429

4 NEW “ENERGY STAR” HOMES IN BULL RUN FROM THE $240’S OR LEASE PURCHASE FROM $1,895/MO SPECIAL EXPIRES 8/15/12 2606 Farragut Way OPEN DAILY

FORECLOSURE SPECIAL-2 LOTS 1 HOME - 1800 QFT MODULAR HOME ON ONE ACRE SITE CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN, 3BR/2BA WITH SPLIT MASTER BEDROOM SUITE, COZY FIREPLACE, VAULTED CEILINGS AND UNIQUE KITCHEN SETUP. DETACHED WORKSHOP FOR HOBBIES OR GARDENING. OVERLOOKS GREEN PASTURES. ASKING $69900 FOR TWO LOTS OR $59900 FOR ONE LOT CALL BOB TEEL @ 545-6010 FOR APPTMENT.

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2587 Halleck Lane The Cottonwood

4 BR/2 BA 1822 Sq. FT $269,900

TD-0000212152

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Bike to Campus

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

9298058

Continental Oaks

1061 Ocala Rd. $625, 2BR/2BA, 928sqft, CHA, W/D hookups, vaulted ceilings, avail. now Kent Strauss Mgmt & Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com

9298089

DIAN RD

TOWNHOMES FOR RENTUNFURNISHED

Large NW 1 Br

2621 Windy ridge rd., $525, 1br/1.5ba 800 sqft., CHA, W/D hookups, yard service incl., avail 8/10 Kent Strauss Mgmt & Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com

9298129

$650, 2Ba/1Ba, 1100sqft., CHA, W/D hookups, Private patio, fireplace, Avail now Kent Strauss Mgmt & Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com

9298303

Near Lake Ella

2/2, open plan, W/D incl. fireplace, $725/mo

222-8702 Meridian Mgmt. Realtor __

9291454

Available August

1880 /1897 Nekoma Ct 2BR/1.5BA $595

2392 Tina Dr

3/2 Townhome $800 Off Victory Garden!

2660/2764 Chesapeake Pl 3BR/3BA $850

1558 Devoe St

3BR/3BA $850 $300 OFF AUG RENT!

2014 Midyette #601

3/2 Townhome $900

3400 Old Bainbridge Rd #509 3/2 Townhouse $900

New Community!

808-1 & 812-4 W. Carolina

2/2 Townhouse $950!

900B Ashburn Dr

3/3 Townhouse $975

Near FAMU!

1446/1901 Nena Hills 3/2 & 3/3 $990

2169 Delta Way $1025, 3BR/3BA, 1485sqft, CHA, W/D, garage, avail. now Kent Strauss Mgmt & Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com 9298114

Off Hartsfield Rd

1815-2 Hartsfield Rd., $525, 1Br/1Ba, 650Sqft, CHA, W/D Hookups, avail 8/10 Kent Strauss Mgmt & Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com

3BR/3BA $990

2195 Timberwood Cir N

3/3 Townhouse $990 NEW TILE & APPLIANCES MOVE IN AUG 1ST!

1422 Charlotte St

3/3 Townhouse $1250 Walk to FSU!

850-906-0800 Lic. Real Estate Broker

9298485

9298520

US OUT Houses, Townhomes Apts. & More! 850-521-0306 FirstPropertyServices.com

9298294

TOWNHOMES FOR RENTFURNISHED

JUST BRING YOUR CLOTHES to this meticulous 3BR/3BA at 3170 Allison Marie Ct. Each bedroom has a separate desk/study area too, all appliances, pots, pans & dishes, ready now, $1200 Spirit Realty Inc. of Tallahassee, 877-4343 www.spiritrealtyinc.com

9298397

QUAD/TUNFURNISHED RIPLEXES FOR RENT-

2BR/1BA off Blairstone, 800 sq.ft. No pets. $625/mo. $400 dep. 850-545-8665

9295928

HOUSES FOR RENTUNFURNISHED

*AAA New Homes for Lease Purchase in NE* From $1895/mo. Porter Off Park Ave Chandler Broker Owner 2140-D Claremont Ln. 545-8491 Tallahassee $625 including water & Homes Realty, LLC sewer, 2BR/1.5BA, 9297907 1 1 0 0 s q f t , C H A , W / D 2BR/1BA, in the Bond hookups, balconies, a r e a C H A , f e n c e d , l a r g e d e c k , n e w Sect. 8 Ok, $600/mo.+ carpet, avail. 8/1 $400 dep. 850-509-4748 Kent Strauss Mgmt & 9297873 Realty, Inc. 877-2284 3/1.5, Astoria Park culwww.kstraussmgmt.com d e - s a c , g a r a g e , l g . 9298117 deck, tile, pet fee. No smoking. $925 933-4848 9298300

HOUSES FOR RENTUNFURNISHED BETWEEN HOSPITALS 1562 Town Bridge Rd. 3/2, 2-car, yard maint. blinds, 12 mo. lease. $1275/mo 850-322-1293

9297896

Bucklake Beauty

1205 Springhaven Rd., 3Br/2Ba 1626sqft. , $1050, CHA, W/D hookups, Large Yard, Small pets consid., Split floor plan, Large living space, avail. now Kent Strauss Mgmt & Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com

9298099

COUNTRY CLUB DR

On Golf Course!

1844-B Larette Dr. $625, 2BR/1BA, 900sqft, CHA, W/D hookups, patio, vaulted ceilings, avail. now. Kent Strauss Mgmt & Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com

9298140

REDUCED N.W.

2342 LaRue Ct. $595, 2BR/1.5BA , 1090sqft., CHA, W/D hookups, Large Living room, Back Deck, Balcony, Avail Now Kent Strauss Mgmt & Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com

9298050

STADIUM Recently Renovated W / D h o o k u p . Appliances $850/mo.+ Dep 229-224-8636

9296870

3BR/1BA, Bond area CH/A, W/D, section 8 ok. 443-9730

9295941

3BR/2BA near Campus. W/D. Wood floors, Fenced, garage. Pets ok w.dep. 510-3007

9298373

4 BD/2BA HOUSE

Great house near FSU. Large property and driveway. 305-271-7239 9293600

3884 Gaffney Loop, 3Br/2Ba 1256sqft., $850, CHA, Fenced Yard, W/D, Avail 8/10 Kent Strauss Mgmt & Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com

709 Concord Rd. 3BR/2BA brick home w/ bonus rm. Close-in, nice neighborhood. $1000/mo. Call Andrew Roberts, Broker, Arco Realty, Inc. 222-1234

Spacious Astoria Hills

Beautiful & Spacious

9298123

1839 #2 & #6 avail now Portland Ave. $650, 2BR/1.5BA, 1150 sq.ft, CHA, tile floors, W/D hookups, patio, 1/2 month rent free, avail. now Kent Strauss Mgmt & Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com

9298048

9298296

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Mahan Area

3BR/1.5BA, nice 1/2 acre lot, quiet, no pets. Close to TCC. $250 dep $500/mo. 567-5258

For more info visit: dardenrealestate.net

2438 Buttonbush Ct., $1550, 4Br/2Ba 1918sqft, CHA, W/D hookups., 2 Car garage, fenced yard, fireplace, avail 8/10 Kent Strauss Mgmt & Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com

Available Now

702 Nassau St. 3BR/1BA $700

3437 Cornelia St. 2BR/1BA $725

1427 Rita Rd

3/2 Mobile Home $850 Completely Remodeled! Available August

2726 Cypress Lake

EAST COLLEGE AVE

3/1, fenced, lawn care w/d connections, $875

Pontiac Dr

3BR/1BA $650

3BR/2BA $900

2321 Tuscavilla 3BR/2BA $990

Killearn Lakes!

"Must See" 2/1 w/office, wood floor, full kitchen, carport, fenced yard. $800/mo.

3BR/2BA $975 New Carpet/Paint!

3BR/2BA $1195 Large Bonus Room!

222-8702 Meridian Mgmt. Realtor 9291445

CUTE! N.E. 2BR/2BA

1649 Cross Pointe Way 2 car garage, yard maintained. No pets. No smoking. Avail. 8/10 $1000/mo 850-445-6099

9298271

Eastgate, 3BR/2BA Nice yard, garage. No smoking. Will consider pet $1025/mo 893-7981

9298425

3575 Pickett Ct

1912 Myrick Rd

1669 Mayhew St 4/2 House $1200

UPDATING KITCHEN & BATHS! ⁄ OFF AUG RENT!

1838 Devra Dr

4/2 House $1275 Fenced Backyard!

1906 Sunset Lane

4BR/2BA $1400 Wood Floors Through

315 Cardinal Ct 4BR/3BA $1600

Walk to FSU

850-906-0800 Lic. Real Estate Broker

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9297723

2507 Helene Ln., $1350, 3Br/2Ba, 1541Sqft., CHA, W/D, 2 Car garage, Newly Renovated kitchen, Avail 8/1 Kent Strauss Mgmt & Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com

MOBILEFOR HOMES /LOTS RENT

3/2 Fenced, 2.5 acres, ground service incl. $1100/mo

9297443

3/2 NEAR

HOUSES FOR RENTUNFURNISHED

3520 Sunnyside Dr

DOROTHY LOOP

HOUSES FOR RENTUNFURNISHED

3/2, Renovated, W/D hookups $925/mo.

Settlers Creek 3Br __

530-2/534-2 Palm Beach

9298065

Near Tallahassee Mall

__ For more info visit: dardenrealestate.net

Tranquil Twin Lakes 2BR/2BA w/big open rooms, laminate & tile floors, big family room w/fireplace, pretty outside deck, in shady setting, 1400 sqft.ready now, $995 (1421 Twin Lakes Cir.) Spirit Realty Inc. of Tallahassee, 877-4343 www.spiritrealtyinc.com

Midtown Treasure __ 1350#7G Terrace st.,

3/2, carpet, W/D incl, 1 1 8 # 1 E . 8 t h A v e . , $900/mo. $475, 1Br/1Ba 750sqft. CHA, Avail. 8/1, Private GINA DR 2/2, carpet, fireplace, deck, wooded view Kent Strauss Mgmt & fenced,back yd. W/D Realty, Inc. 877-2284 hookups $800/mo www.kstraussmgmt.com

RAYMOND DIEHL RD

TOWNHOMES FOR RENTUNFURNISHED

in partnership with

9298496

9298134

9297942

4BR/2BA approx 2300 sq.ft. Wood floors, gas appliances, fenced backyard. New carpet, new fridge. Approx 5 mi. N. of Lake Jackson off 27. $1100/mo. 850-545-9222

Myers Park Pond __ View Convenient to

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR RENT

OFFICE/RFORETAIL SPACE RENT

Need a Better Location? Store Front Attracts Sales

* AMPLE PARKING 800 - 10,000 sq.ft

Warehouse Space in Plaza 2000 sq ft, loading dock, air conditioned, Cap ital Circle

Shopping Plazas 1,250 sq ft END UNIT, beautifully sunlit, TCC 1130 Old Fort Dr. $1395 3 B R / 2 B A , C H / A o n 2 Mahan Square 3 B R / 3 B A + b o n u s ac. 5 mi. West. No pets. room/4thBR, 2164sqft, $725/mo. 850-514-3094 2650 or 1300 sqft 9297813 CHA, W/D, Beautiful desirable Hardwood Floors, Huge Tallahassee Mall area Deck, separate living, Q u i e t A r e a Nice dinning & family rooms, 2BR/2BA, $600/mo. + 1800 or 3200 sqft lawn service included, dep. 850-539-6692 Capital Circle avail. 8/3 9296236 Kent Strauss Mgmt & 1250 sqft or 950 sqft Room for Horses Too! Realty, Inc. 877-2284 Mahan Square www.kstraussmgmt.com Doublewide 3BR/2BA on 33 acres in 9298095 850-508-4242 Gadsden Co. $900/mo. Competitive Pricing Quaint Cottage 678-957-9138 http://southvest.net 9295976 1346 Linda Ann Dr., $495, 1Br/1Ba 700 sqft., West side, nice 3/2.Call W i n , A v a i l n o w . , to see. $700 sec. dep. Recently renovated, $700/mo. Refs. Req’d. l o t s o f s t o r a g e , O f f No pets. 539-4299 9298379 9297727 Parkway Professional office Kent Strauss Mgmt & space near the Capitol Realty, Inc. 877-2284 BEACH & VACATION RENTALS – d o w n t o w n www.kstraussmgmt.com Tallahassee. From 200 – 9298067 1,000 sq. ft. available. Spacious 2/2, 2-car Conference rooms and garage 15 min N of Tall. kitchen available at no $800/mo. ref. & credit extra cost. Monthly check 850-509-1980 9296306 rates from $400 per onth, including 1 week (7 nights) Spacious Killearn Sept. 23-Sept. 30 2012 m utilities & janitorial. Call Pat @ 850.521.1182 $900/week Area 9293430 3710 Randall Dr., $950, The Resort on O FFICE / R ETAIL S PACE 3Br/2Ba 1950sqft., FOR RENT CHA,W/D hookups, Cocoa Beach Close to Thomasville rd, 50 min. from Orlando, $140-$165/office! Free Large bedrooms, Avail utils! Near TMH. Some just minutes from the 8/10 furniture. Very Nice!!! Kennedy Space Kent Strauss Mgmt & Owner/realtor 878-3957 Center and all things 9295716 Realty, Inc. 877-2284 Cocoa Beach! www.kstraussmgmt.com 9296664

Close to downtown, new building. Call 878-0823

9289628

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

9291848

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9298132

Woodville Hwy Deal

RETAIL l6 , 6 0 0 S q F t O n Gaines St. near FSU, FAMU & in the middle of all the new and proposed student housing projects. l700 SF on Pensacola Street near FSU/TCC OFFICE 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.

9295140

Store front across from Gov. Square. 580 sq.ft. 1457 Old St. Augustine, $650 mo. Bob Wolfe Real Estate, 562-1177

9297416

Call Classiﬁeds 599-2210

We can’t use our time share this year. See photos & amenities online at theresortoncocoabeach. com and then call me at 850-544-1413

806 Annawood Dr., $795, 3Br/2Ba 1008 Sqft., CHA, W/D close to cap cir., avail now 9291677 Kent Strauss Mgmt & Mountain Log Home Realty, Inc. 877-2284 for Lease 5BR/5BA, 2 www.kstraussmgmt.com kitchens. Elevation 4100 9298136 ft. Waynesville,NC MOBILEFOR HOMES /LOTS $1500/wkly or $250/day RENT 3 day min 850-545-9901 9293512 $375/mo. 2BR/1BA No pets. $200 dep. COMMERCIAL PROPERTY 4308 Conifer St. FOR RENT 576-8301

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2805 Paradise Place $257,500 NEAR BETTON HILLS 4BR Cinderella’s Palace Almost! Just $239,000, 4 bedroom, 4 bath, builders home, off Reduced to Sell Custom Gardens Killearn, Victorian! Potts Road, over 2600 feet traditional family living, 2 Rich moldings, flooring, gourmet kitchen, lux. lighting, car garage +shop, 2 Masters! Call 545-3419 to see. Creampuff $99,900! decor! Warmth, charm! BY BETTON, OFF POTTS RD 3bedroom, 2bath, 2 car garage, huge screened porch, 8709 Waltham Ct. - Short Sale! Almost half Acre Lot, priced to sell at just $40,000 short sale,rich wood floors, worth the wait! Working at a Short Sale, at just $107,000, Darling 3 cleared and ready to build on, Call Barbara Dickson OPEN SUN 2-5 bedroom, 2 bath, rich tile floors, screen porch, big 545-3419 6288 AMANDA NICOLE CT. fenced yard, convenient to Southwood and offices! BRICK 4BR LUXURY $284,900 LUX NE 4BR NEW $439,900! Beaut. fireplace for Holiday Cheer! Gardens Killearn Gorgeous Decor’ w/ Rich Real Wood Leading the Parade of finest Homes, the Ridge at Velda 53 Merwyn - Walk 2 Lake! Floors, High Ceilings, Crown Moldings, Dream Kitchen, Dairy, Gated, Columns, high ceilings, Granite Kitchen, Deluxe, just $179,900, 2 lots, few years new, Lux. Sep. Master! Sec. System,Surround Sound,Flat elegant baths, lux. Master, huge screenporch! upgrades galore! Separate workshop on 2nd lot. TV! Just $284,900, Call 545 3419 to view! Magnificent custom Details! 545 3419 $73,000-2BR-2BATH 2916 Oakwood-$119,900 Deluxe Townhome close-in, Rich Ceramic Tile Floors, Cute starter, Tile Floors, New Carpet, 2 car Carport, 5522 Hampton Oak $139,900 new Low Price, call 545 3419! Just 4 years new, Eastside, New Paint, Big fenced yard, Brick, Quiet, Conven. 16+ ACRES - NOW $89,900! Gorgeous, on private road, best buy on market! Horses allowed, hunting rights, partly cleared! Call today B4 it’s gone! 545 3419!

Luxury thru, garage w/ opener, screen porch! 1532 Chadwick Way, $244,900 Custom brick, NE, Killearn Lakes Custom Gorgeous, one owner, rich wood ﬂoors, high ceilings, gourmet kitchen, entertainer dream! Huge lux. master! Killearn Lakes 7 Oaks!

JUST $168,000 4BR BEAUTY Rich hardwood ﬂoors, living,dining,family rooms, Conven. Shopping, FSU, Work,town, 4/5 BR, Perfect family home! 545 3419

WAVERLY 4BR 3BA Over 2800 Ft., just $279,900, newer roof,heat/air, in-law suite, great family home with view of Pond! OPEN SUNDAY 2-5 545-3419 6392 Williams Road – MAKE OFFER Almost new subdivision, model home, upgrades! Lux. baths, kitchen, Reduced $219,900. Very Negotiable.

Condo $89,900 2BR Deluxe, close FSU, TCC, Screenporch, covered parking, Big bedrooms! 545 3419 $109,000 Commercial 1.3 Acre prime frontage ready to build store, shop!

University, work areas! 5453419 215 WAYNARD WAY Reduced $229,900! 3BR/2BA Over 1900 ft. Granite kitchen, wood ﬂoors, screen porch. Visit today. 545-3419 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! 3801 LEANE DR. 4/5 BEDROOM $245,000 great Killearn Estates Family home, Cherry updated kitchen, Huge Sep. Master, 3.5 baths, whirlpool, huge garage, huge lot! TD-0000212155

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7905 MCCLURE COURT • $400,000 4BD/3BA in McBride Hills on 1.9 ac. Office & bonus room. Family room w/built-ins. Wonderful outdoor entertaining area. MLS# 225216. Bannerman to McClure Dr (near Tekesta) to McClure Ct. DEBORAH THOMPSON 850-933-1349 WWW.DEBORAHTHOMPSON.COM

3726 DAGGERWING COURT • $315,000 Price Reduced! 4BD/2.5BA, large living space overlooking deck. Low maintenance lawn. Granite & stainless in kitchen, separate dining. Master suite down. Jeff Drake Builder, backs to State preservation on cul-de-sac. MLS# 225427 N on Thomasville, R Pappillion (Ravines entrance), R Swallowtail, R Daggerwing. YVONNE J. HOWELL 850- 933-2219 YVONNEJHOWELL@GMAIL.COM

2565 ULYSSES ROAD • $255,000 Bull Run Southern Living! 4 bedrooms, 2 baths. Beautifully maintained and priced to sell! See today! MLS#226689. Thomasville Rd, L Kerry Forest, R Burnside Cir, L on Ulysses Rd. House on L top of hill. RUBYE CAROL LAMB 850-545-8387 RCAROLLAMB@AOL.COM

8642 MILFORD COURT • $190,000 Killearn Commons, 4BD/2.5BA + loft; 1784 SF; Completely open kitchen, gas fireplace, large master suite. MLS# 226676. Deerlake, Immediate L on Greenland, 1st L on Milford. CHRISTIE ORROS 850-321-2393 AGENT@TALLYREALESTATE.COM

5439 APPLEDORE LANE • $250,000 Desirable Lenox Mill located in the heart of NE Tallahassee. New high end laminate flooring, exterior paint. 4BD split plan. Kitchen is open to family room. Deck & large yard. MLS#226222. Thomasville road past Kerry Forest L@ Lenox Mill Rd; L @ Appledore NADIA SCHEFFERS 850-264-9005 WWW.DEBORAHTHOMPSON.COM

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366 HUNTERS CROSSING • $220,000 Wonderful neighborhood & home. 3BD/2BA, wood floors, granite, new appliances, very open w/high ceilings & courtyard. MLS# 221940. Meridian Rd, N, L on Lakeshore, R on Hunters Crossing. BILLY ELLIS, REALTOR 954-651-2846 BETTYCURETON@AOL.COM

2320 HAVERHILL RD. • $500,000 Fabulous 4BR/3 full & 2 1/2 BA’s on 3 acres. New kitchen w/granite & stainless appliances, wood floors, 2nd family room upstairs, large screened patio, storage galore. A must see! Horses allowed. MLS#221605. Bannerman to Bull Headley; R on Chadwick across Deer Lake on Waters Meet; L on Haverhill. MARIELA SANTURRI 850-545-3920 VAGLASS@AOL.COM

1905 W NELSON CIRCLE • $165,000 3BR/2BA + 11x7 office; Roof ‘09, HVAC 09’, new windows, skylight, fenced well landscaped lot, newer appliances, laminate floors. Park like backyard includes patio gazebo. MLS#226600. High Rd. to Raa Ave West to 2nd Nelson Circle-house on right. LOGAN JOHNSON 850-702-7648 VAGLASS@AOL.COM

1897 SHADYOAKS DRIVE • $449,000 Lake Jackson 3-story Southern home. 2 ac w/ more available. Surrounded by white picket fence. 5,273 SF, ideal for multi-family living. 7BR/4.5Baths, FP, sprinkler sys, newer roof. MLS# 224641. CASSANDRA G. HARBIN 850-545-6661 CGHARBIN1@AOL.COM

820 LIVE OAK PLANTATION RD • $465,000 Classic Home on over 2 acres, 5 or 6 Bedrooms, 5 Baths, all 5 Beds have own BA. Gorgeous Custom Mahogany Door, Concrete Pool, 40 year Architectural Roof done in 1996, Pella Windows, Fenced. MLS# 222098. PRISCILLA THARPE LLC 850-933-9412 PTHARPE@PRISCILLATHARPE.COM

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William “Billy” Ellis 16977 CHUCKS PLACE W • $89,900 Mobile home on acreage and backs up to state park. Comes with pole barn and workshop. School zones are Roberts, Montford and Lincoln. MLS# 226096. THE JACOBS-WILLIAMSON REAL ESTATE TEAM 850-556-2220 WWW.TALLYOPENHOUSES.COM

1322 LINWOOD DRIVE • $135,000 3BD/ 2BA, large living room, eat in kitchen, screened porch and a 2 car garage. New flooring, new interior and exterior paint. Recent appliances including washer and dryer. MLS# 226799. DEBORAH THOMPSON 850-933-1349 WWW.DEBORAHTHOMPSON.COM

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2068 FOREST DRIVE W • $299,900 Charming Pool home close to Betton Place! Lush landscaping on 2 lots. Vintage hdwd flrs, new HVAC, 2 FP’s, brick patio, fenced yard,arbor. 3BR/3BA. Pastoral setting. MLS# 222545. CASSANDRA G. HARBIN 850-545-6661 CGHARBIN1@AOL.COM

to our Coldwell Banker Hartung and Noblin, Inc. family William “Billy” Ellis, Realtor 954-651-2846 billyellis_coldwellbanker@ymail.com