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Reader says Tang will remove dishwasher stains

By Al Heavens The Philadelphia Inquirer

Let’s start this column with advice from reader Sharon Garcia of St. Davids, Pa.: “I just read the question posed by the person with the brown stain buildup everywhere in the dishwasher. I had this problem for many years,

and discovered that the only thing that would make the brown go away was putting Tang drink mix in the soap dispenser.

It will have to probably run a few times if it has a lot of buildup. I always ran it on hot without dishes when the buildup got bad. I also would open it during the rinse cycle and add some more.

Contractors and cash

“A cheaper solution, I later discovered, was any inexpensive instant lemonade powder. Just check the label and make sure the ingredients are the same or similar to Tang. It must have something to do with the acidic component of citrus that breaks down the deposits on the walls.”

Question: We have a bid to renovate a bathroom from a contractor we like and who comes recommended.

He has said he can reduce the bid by $400 if we pay in cash. I was wondering if you have any thoughts on do’s and

Debbie Kirkland 2012 President

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

Back to Business as Usual?

Robert “Greg” Lane, St. Cert. Res. REA#2252 V.P., Timberlane Appraisal

As I talk to REALTORS®, buyers, and sellers in other parts of Florida, I am amazed at how some markets have done an about-face. Two buyers for south Florida homes recently told me that every home they made an offer on had another offer in place already. One buyer told me he wrote five offers and was outbid on each home. Even with continued uncertainty in the world economy, people are still buying homes, and many are still buying them in Florida.

One buyer recently told me that he had to buy, because the rental market was so competitive that it was just too expensive and there were few choices. Some have said that it is the rental market that will help bring back our sales market. In other words, as rents go up and rates remain at all-time lows, buying will be the cheaper alternative.

Buying a home allows you more leverage, since there is still an ample supply of inventory, to choose where you really want to live at the monthly cost you can afford.

Furthermore, buying a home allows you to make it “your own,” to paint walls, make repairs, etc., without having to ask permission from someone else.

Believe it or not, I have already seen a few cases of increasing sale price trends, specifically in the new construction market. However, our local market would still best be described as “stabilizing.” There is still an oversupply in the market in general and there remain some market segments that have not stabilized.

For the most part, though, I think we are at the cusp of a new beginning in our market. The rules have changed, buyers are more cautious, and lenders have new guidelines they must follow. That said, today’s informed buyer who works with local professionals—REALTOR®, appraiser, home inspector, closing agent, etc.—should feel confident with their purchase. I don’t see the investors coming here in droves from Europe and Brazil, like they are in South Florida, but I do think we are heading back to that typical Tallahassee stability we were used to.

THE BOTTOM LINE LEON COUNTY, FL As of 8/8/2012

Active Listings

SUPPLY Sold Past Yr 08/11-07/12

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don’t’s when paying in cash. It is in the neighborhood of $10,000, so it is a lot of cash to carry around.

I really just want to be aware of any pitfalls or ‘gotchas,’ and make sure I am protected in case of any dispute.

Answer: There are a couple of things working in your favor. The first is that you like the contractor; the second is that he comes recommended.

You need a contract in any case, whether you pay him in cash or not, and you should not give him all of it up front.

The best way is to agree contractually to release an agreed-upon amount periodically for work completed to your satisfaction, with the largest payment to come at the successful completion of all the work.

Make sure you get a receipt signed by him for the amount you provide.

If he uses subcontractors and he wasn’t on the upand-up, he might tell them you didn’t pay him and they could put a mechanic’s lien on your house for the amount he owes them, or not finish the work.

I am wondering why he wants the money in cash, as I imagine you are. The cynical in the audience will suggest that he is trying to put something over on the government — federal, state or local — either in taxes or permits.

I doubt that you would be considered a party to this deception, especially if you have a contract stating that the payments were to be made in cash in return for $400 off, but I’m not a lawyer so I’m not providing legal advice — just my thoughts.

Cooling off From the folks at Emerson, here are some energy-efficient approaches to cooling.

» Check the Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating (SEER) of the unit. The higher the number, the more efficient the system — resulting in lower monthly energy bills. A rating over 16 is great. » Check your refrigerant. If the label on your outside air conditioner says R-22, you’ll need to upgrade. R-22 is ozone depleting and has been phased out in favor of replaced by environmentally friendlier R-410A. » Is your outside compressor unit free of debris? Many times leaves and grass clippings can get stuck on the coils and restrict airflow. This causes the unit to work harder and ends up costing you more money. » Invest in a programmable thermostat. Why pay to cool the house when you aren’t home? Programming the thermostat around your schedule can save hundreds of dollars a year. » Know the right questions to ask a contractor.

Many apps are designed to help you choose the best system for your home so you don’t over- or under-purchase.

Send questions to Alan J. Heavens at aheavens@phillynews.com, or write him at The Inquirer, Box 8263, Philadelphia, PA 19101.

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Consumer Mortgage Information Program

Rate

Pts.

Dwn

LIP

Farmers & Merchants Bank

APR

Mo. Pmt. Program

Rate

Pts.

Dwn

LIP

APR

850-297-2015 Sunshine Savings Bank

Mo. Pmt. Program

Rate

Pts.

Dwn

LIP

800-468-3993 Hancock Bank

APR

Mo. Pmt.

850-325-3152

10 - Year Fixed

2.875% 0

20%

30

3.034%

$1,439.78 30 YR. Fixed

3.625% 0

20

30

3.671%

$684.08 30 YR. Fixed

3.625% 0

5%

30

3.734%

$684.08

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2.875% 0

20%

30

2.984%

$1,032.27 20 YR. Fixed

3.50% 0

20

30

3.563%

$869.94 15 YR. Fixed

3.00% 0

5%

30

3.182%

$1,035.87

20- Year Fixed

3.50% 0

20%

30

3.586%

$869.94 15 YR Fixed

2.875% 0

20

30

2.902%

3.25% 0

3.5%

30

4.277%

$657.66

30 - Year Fixed

3.50% 0

20%

30

3.561%

$673.57

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3.25% 0

0%

30

3.705%

$652.81

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3.25% 0

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30

4.15%*

$664.24**

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3.25% 0

0%

60

3.836%

$652.81

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30 YR Fixed

3.375% 0

20%

30

3.639%

15 YR Fixed

2.75% 0

20%

30

3.221%

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2.75% 0

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30

3.437%

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850-402-8000 SCORE Federal Credit Union

850-488-1015 Ext. 208

$685.25 15 YR. Conv. fixed 2.25% 2.38 $1,051.86 30 YR. Conv. fixed 2.875% 2.63

20%

30

2.69%

$982.63 30 Year Fixed

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20%

30

3.67%

20%

30

3.138%

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30

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3.00% 0

20%

30

3.081%

3.25% 0

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30

4.060%* $664.23**

3.25%

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30 YR RD fixed All rates are subject to change without notice. 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.

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Second mortgage comes back to haunt borrower

By Gary M. Singer Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel

QUESTION: I lost my home to foreclosure in 2010 and have moved on with my life and am trying to buy a new home.

I just got served a lawsuit on the home equity line of credit that I had on the home that I lost. What

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is this?

— Lisa

ANSWER: This is a nightmare that more people are starting to face.

When you lost your home two years ago, your line of credit, which is really a second mortgage, was not paid off because there was not enough value in your property to cover it

in the foreclosure sale.

That loan has sat out there, and now your lender has decided to sue you to recover the money that you borrowed.

A mortgage loan is made up of two components: the promissory note and the mortgage.

The note, or credit agreement in your case, is the

bank lending you money.

The mortgage is the document in which you pledged your home as collateral to the lender to secure repayment of the money. Now the collateral, or your home, is gone, so the mortgage is useless — there is nothing for the bank to take back — but the loan still exists and

Tallahassee Builders Association Weekly News

TBA President - 2012

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

Don’t Get Caught in Trap of Unlicensed Contracting The Consumer Federation of America (CFA) and North American Consumer Protection Investigators (NACPI) partnered to conduct a survey to study consumer complaints for 2011.

No. 3 on the list of most frequently-cited complaints was “home Improvement and construction” which was further defined as “shoddy work or failure to start or complete the job.”

Unfortunately, that same complaint is the second fastest-growing of the “worst complaints” of consumers, earning that dubious distinction because of the dollar amounts involved and the impact on particularly vulnerable consumers.

I am not here to defend any subpar work on the part of any contractor but I strongly suggest that the results of this survey underline a problem that haunts builders, remodelers, and consumers… and that is the statewide, perhaps nationwide, epidemic of unlicensed contracting.

The Tallahassee Builders Association and the Florida Home Builders Association are working hard to reduce or eliminate unlicensed activity and I’m confident you’ll see our industry support a bill in the 2013 session of the Florida Legislature to increase policing and penalties for unlicensed contractors.

In the meantime, consumers need to do their part in two ways.

One, make sure you deal with licensed, reputable contractors… and you’ll find plenty of them within the Tallahassee Builders Association, and easily accessible at www.tallyba.com or by calling 385-1414.

Two, understand the preventive action you can take to avoid the serious problems related to unlicensed contracting.

For example, before you hire any contractor, ask to see a copy of their state-issued license. Contractors must have a state license and the proper workers

compensation and liability insurance to perform any roofing repairs/replacements, additions, HVAC repair/replacements, plumbing work, electrical work or swimming pool repairs; these jobs typically require a permit.

Be sure to sign a contract before any work is performed and be certain your contract contains the contractor’s name, street address, telephone number and state license number.

Be aware that unlicensed individuals often: • Target the uninformed, inexperienced as well as the elderly.

• Solicit door-to-door, frequently traveling in unmarked trucks and vans.

• Can provide work more cheaply than licensed contractors.

• Provide a post office box instead of a physical address.

• Convince you to obtain the building permit.

If you contract with a person who does not have a license, warranties for items installed are not usually honored by an unlicensed individual. In addition, City and State agencies/boards may be unable to assist you with any financial loss that you sustain as a result of your complaint; your only remedy against an unlicensed contractor may be in civil court.

Educate yourself, become an informed consumer and protect yourself from dishonest persons who will use your misfortune to their advantage.

An additional resource for verification of a license or to lodge a complaint is the Department of Business and Professional Regulation at 866-532-1440 or www.myfloridalicense.com.

Don’t get caught in the trap of unlicensed work… hire a professional and get the job done right.

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David Perkins

TBA Green Building Council Chair

Green Home Expo Returns October 6-7 At Home-Health Show The Tallahassee Builders Association (TBA) will present its 2012 Green Home Expo in conjunction with the North Florida Home, Health and Holiday Expo on October 6-7 at the Leon County Civic Center. Under the banner of its Green Building Council, chaired by David Perkins of Perkins Electric, TBA members will be presenting 36 booths offering a wide array of construction and remodeling resources as well as products and services for your home. Save the date and watch for details in the Homefinder.com and at www.tallyba.com.

your lender has the right to sue you to get a judgment against you.

Think of it as your friend lending you $10 to buy a hamburger and fries. Now it’s next Tuesday, and your friend wants her $10 back even though all that remains of your lunch is the lingering memory of it.

I encourage you to try to negotiate with your lender to take less than what is owed. Lenders often will take pennies on the dollar to settle this sort of debt.

Q: I am confused as to what defines the deficiency amount in a short sale.

If $116,000 is the balance left on a mortgage and a short sale of $120,000 is accepted by the bank, is there still a deficiency? If so, how is it figured?

— Henrietta

A: In a short sale, the deficiency refers to the amount remaining owed to your lender after the closing. In your example

of a $120,000 sale price, the bank may have received only $106,000 after paying for real estate agents and closing costs, in which case the remaining deficiency would be $10,000. In a foreclosure, the “deficiency” is the amount that is awarded to the lender on the final judgment, which includes not only the remaining principal due to your lender, but also attorneys’ fees, court costs, interest and the like, minus the actual market value.

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.

Regulator rejects lower rates WASHINGTON — After a lengthy review, a key federal regulator said this week he would not allow Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to lower the amount some underwater homeowners owe on their mortgages despite new financial incentives from the Obama administration.

Detailed analysis has determined that principal reductions would cost taxpayers money and would not clearly improve the ability of homeowners to avoid foreclosure, said Edward DeMarco, acting director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. The agency oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the housing finance giants that were seized by

the government in 2008 as they teetered on the brink of failure.

The Obama administration, Democratic officials and housing advocates have been pressuring DeMarco to allow Fannie and Freddie to lower the principal for underwater homeowners as a way of reducing foreclosures. Fannie and Freddie own or back about 60 percent of all mortgages. Some have called for Obama to fire DeMarco because of his refusal to allow Fannie and Freddie to reduce principal.

But DeMarco has steadfastly refused out of concern that it would increase the cost of the taxpayer bailouts of Fannie and Freddie.

Gardening benefits those with disabilities

By Mary Beth Breckenridge Akron Beacon Journal

TALLMADGE,

Ohio

—

The sight of a tankful of tilapia gobbling the food he’d given them made Scott Geistweite smile.

Every day, the Akron, Ohio, resident checks and feeds the fish in an aquaponics system at Bridges, a vocational center for adults with developmental disabilities. In the seven months he’s been helping to maintain the foodgrowing system, Geistweite’s verbal skills have skyrocketed, said Laura Gerlich, Bridges’ director.

It’s just one of the unintended benefits that have been reaped along with the beans and salad greens since Bridges started getting its clients involved in gardening.

Bridges is operated by Ardmore Inc., an agency that serves developmentally disabled people in Summit County, Ohio. The center provides recreation, continuing education and vocational training, and recently it’s added gardens, an aquaponics system and chickens to the mix.

Ardmore bought the property last year with the intention of using its 10 acres for gardening.

When it hired construction company F.G. Ayers Inc. to renovate the building’s interior, the project got an extra boost.

As it turns out, Ayers’ president and office manager, Lance and Cheryl Schmidt, are sustainability advocates.

The Schmidts suggested the aquaponics system, a setup that combines hydroponic gardening and raising fish in a mutually beneficial arrangement.

Water from a fish tank in the Bridges lobby circulates through a growing bed atop an old brick planter, where plants

Laura Gerlich, left, director of the Bridges Training Center, assists two program participants in weeding the center’s garden. KAREN SCHIELY/AKRON BEACON JOURNAL/MCT

“I learned (gardening) is a lot of responsibility. It’s important not to trample the plants, and you gotta water them real good.”

ROMALLE DESHAWN GREEN, BRIDGES CLIENT

grow under lights in a soilless medium. Fish waste in the water supplies nutrients that fertilize the plants, and in turn, the plants and the pebbles they grow in clean the water before it’s returned to the tank.

The system was installed in late December and has been “very engaging” for the clients, who are often eager to show visitors what they’ve grown, Cheryl Schmidt said.

One of those whose attention it captured was

Geistweite, who has autism. The sound of water trickling into the tank calms him, Gerlich explained, and the job of monitoring and feeding the fish has developed his sense of responsibility.

The aquaponics system is growing crops chosen by the Bridges participants — jalapeno peppers, chives, carrots, spinach and several types of lettuce. A salad they made from the first lettuce harvest was gone in minutes, Gerlich said.

The center also put in a corn patch, three small raised beds for tomatoes and herbs, and a bigger vegetable garden that’s producing an assortment of edibles, including beans, radishes, lettuce, tomatoes, zucchini, squash and Swiss chard.

And in March, Bridges welcomed10 Golden Comet chicks, which have since grown into hens.

Many of the clients love holding the gentle birds, and some have even taught them to jump for treats of lettuce. The Bridges participants think of the chickens more as pets than as farm

animals, which makes Becky Lemasters, the agency’s executive director, glad they’re being raised just for eggs instead of meat.

When the first egg was laid about a month ago, all the clients wanted to watch. “I felt sorry for the poor chicken,” Lemasters said with a smile.

In addition to the Schmidts, Bridges got help from employees of Keller Williams Realty, which spent a day in May doing such chores as helping to plant and fixing up a shed that’s being converted to a chicken coop. The Henry Bierce Co. donated seeds.

Now participants who choose to work in the gardens are learning to care for the plants, skills they might be able to turn into jobs someday.

Client Romalle DeShawn Green of Akron walked carefully between the rows of bean plants as he searched for weeds to pull. “I learned it’s a lot of responsibility,” he said.

It’s important not to trample the plants, he explained, “and you gotta water them real good.”

His fellow gardener, Chris Benedum of Barberton, said he’d done a little gardening at home with his mother, but nothing so extensive.

Benedum wasn’t as eager to taste the fruits of his labor as some of his fellow Bridges participants, but he said he’d probably try some of the crops.

“I’m not a big vegetable fan,” he admitted, “but maybe I’ll get used to it.”

The project has proved therapeutic for the participants, many of whom have autism. The deep pressure involved in the pushing and pulling motions of gardening is calming, Gerlich explained, and the outdoor work and repetitive motions are also beneficial.

Those with attention deficit disorder can often focus better in the garden than they can indoors, she

said.

The work helps relax them, enhancing their capacity for learning and giving leaders an opportunity to model appropriate behavior and interaction in a nonthreatening environment, Gerlich said.

Many of the participants find it easier to converse with others when part of the brain is engaged with gardening tasks, she explained.

Besides, gardening is just fun. “Our folks are so eager and interested in it,” Lemasters said.

For now, the program is an experiment, “our ‘let’s get our feet wet and see if we could do it’ year,” Gerlich said. Bridges hopes eventually to develop the program into a bigger vocational venture, perhaps growing crops to sell at farmers markets or supplying food to Ardmore’s group homes.

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A haven for horses

The equestrian lifestyle requires some planning for your wide-open spaces

By Gail Mobley-Loveless Special to HomeFinder.com Weekly

So you think you want a horse property? What fun!

Whoa! Has anyone told you about the vet bills, shoeing costs, trailer and gas costs, feed costs, hay costs, bedding costs and the thousands of hours it will take you to properly maintain this animal?

Well, we will leave that part up to your friends who love every second of having horses, and we will stick with the relevant topic of land for horses.

Here is a list of common questions asked by potential horse owners regarding the appropriate amount and type of land for maintaining a horse. There can be many variables relating to these situations, but we will keep the answers as simple as possible.

1. How many acres per horse does one need to have?

The rule of thumb is one acre per horse if you want grass to be a part of the horse’s diet. They will still need supplemental grain and hay, depending on how you intend to use the animal. If there are numerous acres per horse, one may or may not have to supplement grass, depending on the season, climate, etc.

2. Does a horse have to have shelter?

It is a good idea to have a small area — a shed or barn — where a horse can go for shade and to keep dry. Sometimes having a big group of trees will work for shelter, but when they are not available, we need to provide something to protect the

Equestrian properties like this one at 10020 Surrey Farms Lane provide space for both horse and owner. PHOTSO BY DAVE HODGES/HOMEFINDER.COM WEEKLY

horse from the elements.

3. What kind of land is good for a horse?

Land for horses’ use must be free of any kind of debris, such as trash, tractors or wire. Horses are not the smartest of animals and when potentially dangerous things are lying around, they will get tangled in wire or cut by loose metal and can get seriously hurt.

The land must be mostly dry. If horses stand in water for any period of time, their hoofs will be vulnerable to disease. As relates to lay of the land for horses, it is best if it is flat or rolling terrain.

4. Can a horse be alone on a property?

Horses can be alone, although they prefer the company of another animal such as a pony, goat

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This and other equestrian properties are being featured this afternoon in a special open house event.

or another horse. They do not need a person to be there emotionally, unlike our best friend, Rover.

However, they do need to be checked on regularly.

5. How do I need to fence my property for a horse to be safe?

A 3- or 4-board or the new composite fencing that looks like wood is the

best thing to use. The smaller the enclosure, the sturdier the fence should be.

6. How do I know it is OK to have a horse?

Above everything else, before you think of bringing a horse on your property or purchasing a property for an equestrian purpose, check the neighborhood, development, or land convenants and restrictions, as well as the zoning to make sure horses are allowed and welcome.

Also, if you are planning to ride regularly, check to see if there are places to ride near you, such as the Miccosukee Greenway. We are very fortunate in Tallahassee to have several greenways and other places in the area that welcome

horses on their trails.

I hope this helps all those potential horse owners out there. My last word of advice is not to take owning and providing for a horse lightly.

However, if you get bitten by the horse bug and decide to go forward, that interest never goes away and you will never be sorry. I have ridden since I could walk; my parents said I would outgrow it and, without revealing my age, I love horses and the surrounding activities as passionately as ever.

Good luck and happy trails.

Realtor Gail Mobley-Loveless is an agent for the Ketcham Realty Group in Tallahassee.

Contact her at Gail@ketcham realtygroup.com.

Try these tips for cleaning household items

By John Shultz McClatchy Newspapers

You keep a pretty clean home. Sure, sometimes your rigid cleaning schedule has to bend here and there to accommodate life, but your house/apartment/condo stays pretty darn tidy.

You clean all the usual suspects: kitchen sinks, counters and floors. Bathroom countertop, toilets, showers. You vacuum the carpets, dust the furniture, and maybe even hit the blinds and curtains now and then.

Good to go? Maybe, maybe not. There’s a whole host of everyday objects and high-use home appliances that may get overlooked during cleaning jags. And failure to be a completist can cost you in terms of appliance and electronic performance, allergy attacks and general hygiene.

Toilet brushes Difficulty: Minimal.

Some grossness factor, though.

You religiously clean your toilet, because, y’know, ewww. But do you make sure to clean the mechanism that cleans the toilet?

“Your toilet brush should be cleaned every time you use it,” cautions Shana Cowart, area district customer service trainer with Bed Bath & Beyond. “Rinse it after every use and replace the head when needed.”

Not doing so could mean growing a little Petri dish of germs in the corner of your bathroom.

Ceiling fans Difficulty: Varies, from rather simple to a little bit complex.

Fans pose a little bit more of a challenge than toilet brushes because they’re less accessible.

That being said, “if you stay on top of keeping ceiling and attic fans clean, it’s a pretty easy process,” says Bryan Dunning, assistant store manager of the Lowe’s in Gladstone, Mo. Ceiling fans are rather simple, though you may need a long duster or stepladder to really get the job done (“with a vaulted ceiling, it may not be as feasible,” Dunning said).

The key is dedication.

Hit the ceiling fan blades with disposable dusting pads every couple of weeks, and you should be fine. Naturally, if you wait significant stretches between cleanings, expect a lot of dust falloff when

you finally do get around to it. For $3 a pack, you could also invest in a filter that sits on top of the blade, but cleaning is still recommended, Dunning said.

Keyboard and mouse Difficulty: More timeconsuming than you might think, especially if you eat near your computer.

A quick rule of thumb from Jennifer BraniffHarmon, local covert operations agent with Best Buy’s Geek Squad, when it comes to cleaning tech equipment: “You don’t have to overspend on

cleaning products, as most devices can be cleaned with common household ingredients.

Eyeglass cleaning wipes are cheap and contain rubbing alcohol for sanitizing, making them my favorite for cellphone, keyboard, headphone and monitor cleaning.”

And the computer keyboard (and sometimes mouse) “are some of the dirtiest gadgets in your tech lineup.”

Braniff-Harmon recommends sanitizing after any illness or at least every three months. If you eat near your keyboard and it’s growing fairly crumby, take care of it sooner. Crumbs in the

keyboard can cause damage.

With the computer itself, it’s important to keep it relatively free of dust.

But so not vacuum inside your computer, Braniff-Harmon said. “Static electricity caused by vacuuming .. can cause serious damage.”

Go with compressed air instead.

Earbuds Difficulty: Varies based on use and your fine motor skills.

Just because your headphones aren’t typically subject to public scrutiny doesn’t mean they don’t need the occa-

sional once-over.

“Earwax can interfere with the sound quality of your earbuds, so I recommend cleaning them whenever you see the buildup,” said Jennifer Braniff-Harmon, local covert operations agent with Best Buy’s Geek Squad. “If you are able to remove the plastic bud, you can get a more complete clean inside the ‘canal’ with a cotton swab where the buildup can really affect quality.”

If the gunk is particularly resistant to cleaning efforts, the detached buds — not the actual speakers — can be given a soak in a light mix of water and dish soap, she added.

Capital City Apartment Association

Carly Grubbs

CCAA President

Serving the Industries Serving You

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.

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 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.

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2958 TETON TRAIL Amazing three bedroom, two bathroom home in a great neighborhood at a price you can't beat! This home features an open floor plan with split bedrooms for privacy and a wonderful paint job. Spacious living room has vaulted ceilings and a wood burning fireplace. Large 29X15 back deck overlooking the backyard. $115,000

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 HOUSE SUNDAY 2:00 -4:00

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

3224 Cranleigh Drive $275,000 Charming older home updated with real mother in law suite (21x22) with kitchen and bath! 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, over 2700 sqft, downstairs master with walk in closet, sep vanities with granite counter tops, updated kitchen w/all kitchen appliances. Perfect for large family or two families! Come by and see for yourself! Go Thomasville Road N, Right on Killearny Way, Left at roundabout on Shamrock N, Left on Dungarvin, Left on Chelmsford, Right on Cranleigh.

Barbara Slaughter 599-5450 Remax Professionals Realty OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

718 N Calhoun St Located between downtown and Midtown this charming brick 2 bedroom 2 bath home is in move-in condition. Kitchen updates including marble counter top & loads of cabinets. 9 ft ceilings, living room with fireplace, french doors lead to large dining room.

1399 sq ft dwelling on 50 x 100 lot. Good parking $185,000

335 Frances Dr. 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2238 sq.ft. Very well maintained, all brick, large open family room with fireplace, super large workshop with water & power.

New laminate floors in kitchen/dining room. Reduced drastically!!! This is a fantastic price!! Oversized attached 2-carport & porch plus lots & lots of storage. Bring your boat. Great fishing in Lake Frances!!! MLS # 207420 PRICED AT APPRAISAL $195,000 Patsy Harrell, 556-6878 Harrell Realty, Inc., 539-1000 LAKE TALQUIN

5301 Saint Ives.

Absolute Perfection! This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home looks like Martha Stewart and crew just finished decorating inside and out. The yard has multiple water features, koi ponds, fountains and landscaping you won't believe. You don't want to miss seeing this one.

Just $199,900. See multiple pictures in MLS # 227273. Thomasville Rd. N. rt on Kerry Forest Pkwy, rt on St Ives Lane.

1210 STONY CREEK WAY This lovely 4 Bedroom, 3 full Bath home is a split plan with fireplace and entertainment center, volume ceilings, hardwood in living areas and a great screened porch. Formal Dining room could become a study or office. Priced to sell at $249,900. Directions: 90E to Bucklake Road*Right on Pedrick*Right on Stony Creek Crossing.

227 Waynard Way Ready to call this Home. 4BR/2.5BA with 2080 sq.ft., Fenced rear yard, double car, rear entry Garage. Wood flooring. Formal Dining, Quartz Counter tops in Kitchen. Master BR down. 3BR plus Loft up. $230,000

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.

Sandra Cartee, 591-7546 Sandra Cartee Realty KILLEARN LAKES

Sarah A. Eden,Broker 850-933-9600 Sarah Eden & Company, Inc. CAMERON CHASE

Ada Feliciano 545-3870 Primesouth, Fezler, Russell, and Ferrie KILLEARN LAKES

Dianne Spooner, Broker 850-508-1846 SpoonerRealtyServices.com QUADRUPLEX IN ASTORIA PARK

2985 PARRAMORE SHORES - Lakefront home.

Beautiful hardwood floors & custom kitchen cabinets made from reclaimed wood. 2BR/2BA + office, inside laundry/pantry, open living space. Beautiful kitchen with island/bar, dining area opens to deck, great room opens to screened room. Custom stairway handrails, private master, BR/BA upstairs with a view of the lake.

1.29 ac lot offers room for a garden. 20x40 workshop. extensive decking, lakeside for outdoor entertaining. $199,900. Suzanne McGhee 850.556.2299 smcgheerealtor@comcast.net LakeTalquin.com Mattox Realty, Inc. OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4

1726 Folkstone Road 3BR/2BA home featuring a split floor plan, wood burning fireplace, pass-through breakfast bar from the kitchen overlooking the large family room, high ceilings. Large master bedroom includes a walk-in closet and bathroom with dual sinks. 2 car garage, low maintenance siding, fenced back yard. $135,800

3355 Dry Creek Dr. TLH 32309.

3BR/2BA, Open family room/dining room with 12+ft. vaulted ceiling. Large bright eat-in kitchen, Split floor plan , Large master with beautiful master bath-separate glass walk in shower, garden tub, double vanity. Covered patio overlook low maintenance back yard. Great location just outside Capital Circle. $205,000.

3409 Cedarwood Trail 3BR/2BA home featuring a master bedroom on 1st floor, 2BR's and a bath upstairs, family room with vaulted ceiling and a wood burning fireplace, nice dining area. Privacy fenced back yard. Fresh paint and new flooring. 1 car garage. $148,800.

1835 Portland Ave This Quadruplex is a rare find! Excellent condition and well maintained. Unit 4 is owner occupied - Cap Rate and GRM is based on $1000 estimated rental amount for that unit. Owner will vacate after Closing. Pride in ownership and owner managed. 100% leased and great income producer. $340,000. Call today for more details and to schedule a showing.

Suzanne McGhee 850.556.2299 smcgheerealtor@comcast.net LakeTalquin.com Mattox Realty, Inc. Open Saturday & Sunday, 12-5

Suzanne McGhee 850.556.2299 smcgheerealtor@comcast.net LakeTalquin.com Mattox Realty, Inc. OPEN HOUSE 1-4

Suzanne McGhee 850.556.2299 smcgheerealtor@comcast.net LakeTalquin.com Mattox Realty, Inc.

Mike Carlos, Realtor, 850-583-1919 Keller Williams Realty COUNTRY HOME ON 3.5 ACRES

Call Porter Chandler, Broker/Owner 545-8491 Tallahassee Homes Realty, LLC OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4

We’re here for your home solutions!

1955 CELTIC ROAD $228,000. Perfect family home in Easton Glen!

4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms 1944 sq.ft. Walnut floors, His & Hers Closets. Privacy fence around entire back yard. YOU GOTTA SEE THIS DECK! MLS 226925.

Directions: At Pedrick Round-A-Bout, turn Right into Easton Glen. First Right is Celtic.

Andrea Chapman 850-567-9181 Century 21 Manausa & Associates

3329 Harbor Club Drive. This brand new 1,928 sq. ft.

Green Certified 3BD/2BA+Sunroom home has all the sought after amenities, including hardwood floors, tank-less water heater, gas fireplace with built-in entertainment cabinets, granite counters, tray ceilings, deluxe master bath with luxurious custom tiled shower & whirlpool tub, Stainless Steel appliances, spacious sunroom and much more. $271,500. Visit www.3329HarborClub.com for more info.

Kathy Lee, Realtor® 850-508-6003 Neil P. Ryder, Broker 850-508-6988 Neil Ryder Realty,Inc www.MyParkCharleston.com

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716 Middlebrooks Circle Beautifully updated & reduced to great Buy! NOW $239,900! Brick 4BR, 2BA on .89 Acres! Pretty gleaming hardwood floors, updated kitchen, huge, freshly painted family room with massive stone fireplace & book case storage., spacious walk-in closet in large master bedroom, walk-in closet in large master bedroom, walk-in pantry and eat-in kitchen.

Directions: North Thomasville Rd., left Piedmont Dr. left to Middlebrooks Circle Rd. Nancy Helm 545-4510, Linda Dix Realty

Call Today!

Robin Yeatman............................850.599.2262

Bob Wolfe, 562-1177 Bob Wolfe Real Estate OPEN SUNDAY 2-5

Peggy Dye, 850-339-6995 Keller Williams Realty www.Dye4RealEstate.com

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EQUESTRIAN ESTATE! 17+ ACRES - $350,000!

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TEN ACRES IN GATED COMMUNITY

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11335 Turkey Roost Rd. Fenced and irrigated, perfect for horses and/or cows.

24x36 barn features 2 roll up garage doors, concrete floors, electric outlets and lights. The home features a huge family room, formal living & dining rooms + a separate office & a 33x16 sunroom making it great for entertaining. A spacious eat-in kitchen with a large pantry & brand new granite countertops with a lovely tile back splash, & a deluxe master suite. $475,000.

Call Lisa Montgomery-Calvert 556-1226 Montgomery Realty Inc www.montgomeryrealtyinc.com OPEN SUNDAY 2-4 POOL HOME!

Woodland Hills Way - A Tantalizing Rare find priced almost 50% under Appraisal! Over 17 Acres of gorgeous fenced pasture and frontage on Straw Pond.

Security Gated entrance to private homes placed on 50+ acre tracts. Built 2002, this sophisticated Barn/ Stable with finished interior enjoys 6" insulated walls!

Upper level perfect for living quarters - six rooms finished! Fashionable Equestrian 'Horse Farm'; Aristocratic Sophistication! An Amazing Value - A Big Opportunity! A Pleasure You'll Treasure.

Jan Soto, 850-545-8562 Jan Soto Realty, 850-668-2057 ON LAKE JACKSON!

Near Dublin Downs Enchanting and Prime NE Location! 5.79 Acres with rolling fenced pasture, a Horse Lover's Dream! All New Versatile Interior; almost 3300 SQF! Carefree Aluminum Siding; Wraparound Porch! Complete New eat-in Kitchen, 2 Fireplaces, Gorgeous Flooring, Handsome Staircase; 4 BR, 3.5 Baths! Marvelous Heated Pool/Spa, Picturesque treed driveway leads to a sweeping circular driveway arrival! Sophisticated Elegance!

Jan Schultz Soto, 850-545-8562 or 850-668-2057 Jan Soto Realty 668-2057 6 Bedrooms 5.56 Acres…Fenced Pasture

Lot 1 Rainey Run, Monticello, FL Priced below all others in the neighborhood to sell quickly. Amazing value for 10-acre parcel in prestigious Rainey Meadows. Very private, peaceful, park-like. Horse Haven. Abundant & mature trees for residual proceeds to owner if cleared & then sold.

Nearby Tallahassee and Thomasville. Excellent place to build a home; safe, secure neighborhood. Creek across property. Gated; paved roads; underground utilities. $135,000. Must see!

Jennifer Stowell 567-3223 Keller Williams Realty Close to Ft Braden - ONLY $69,900

2 9 5 V a l l e y V i e w T r a i l $ 7 5 0 , 0 0 0 . Dynamic agricultural/country estate that is an expansive 73.21 acre Gentleman's Farm/Ranch. The 3BR/2.5BA 2800 sqft hilltop home features granite counter tops, stainless appliances and beautiful sun room with expansive views of the reported 50 acres in 16 year old planted Pines with excellent growth and 20 acres in pasture, including 10 acres in beautiful grassed Live Oak Hammock. This exquisite property also features a super inviting, sparkling swimming pool & large barn. Barbara Slaughter 599-5450 Remax Professionals Realty San Bonita Farms & Equestrian Community

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. $565.000

4541 Andrew Jackson Way This house has it all: ON LAKE JACKSON. 3 HORSE STALL BARN WITH TACK ROOM. Over 4 acres.

3781 sq ft.5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths. Formal & informal areas. Granite island kitchen with new stainless appliances. 37x12 screen porch & wrap-around deck overlooks stable, pasture & best of all, Lake Jackson.

6+ vehicle carport under porch. Price reduced by $50,000 to $399,900.

747 Bassett Dairy, Monticello, FL Immaculate 3292 SqFt 6BR/3BA country home. Lush pasture. Tasteful home. 1st floor features spacious foyer/living rm/dining rm; Lg eat-in kitchen w/2 pantries; laundry rm; master suite w/office, Lg Master Bath w/huge tiled shower; 2 more BRS and 2nd bath.

2nd floor: 3 large BRS, 3rd bath, & 19 x 14 living area/game room.. Home should qualify for USDA 100% financing! Move in Ready! $249,900.

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

San Bonita Farms & Equestrian Community A gated community just minutes from Tallahassee a park, lake and conservation area. Enjoy privacy and nature in this large acreage development. Horses welcome and there are horse trails throughout. All parcels are ten or more acres. Priced at $12,000 per acre.

Debbie Kirkland, 212-0440 Armor Realty HomeSalesofTallahassee.com HORSE-LOVING OWNER WANTED:

4679 W. Washington St. 28 ac. LOTS of pasture!

Want horses? Privacy? Cool breezes & starry skies?

You're home! Property includes 2659 sqft, 4/3, cracker-style home with tall ceilings, tons of natural light, 2 fireplaces, rocking chair front porch, deck, screened back porch, Andersen windows, standing-seam metal roof, 3-car garage. All framed by 2 century oaks! $349,500.

Call/text 850-570-GOLD (4653) Armor Realty of Tallahassee, Inc. www.BonnieFowler.com

Margaret Beard, 850-508-2021 Armor Realty of Tallahassee, Inc. OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

2737 N Arendell Way Meticulously renovated 4BR/3.5BA on 5 acres. Horse friendly. Minutes from greenway. Every imaginable upgrade including a Chef’s Kitchen! Fabulous pool with built in jacuzzi & large patio space. $650,000.

Gail Mobley-Loveless 850 544 5477, Ketcham Realty Group

BettyPerez.com 850-508-8208 Doris DeMauro Bishop 850-591-0085 Capital City Real Estate Group Steve C. Walker Realty, LLC, www.DorisBishop.Biz 20 Acre Pool Home with Barn BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME & BRING YOUR HORSES

4128 Little Egypt Plantation Road Beautiful 20 acre property with immaculate 4 bedroom home in Tallahassee. 4 stall barn, separate workshop with guest room/office, chicken coop and kennels.

Sparkling pool with gazebo overlooks breathtaking views of untouched land. Private, peaceful and quiet, yet close to town.

Call Michelle Manausa at 508-1563 Century 21 Manausa & Associates

310 Leafy Lane, Quincy, FL Beautiful property, approximately 8.1 acres, two miles from Quincy Country Club. Very nice homes adjacent to this property in the Greater Farms at Qunicy subdivision. Property consists of 2 tracts which would be perfect for 2 families or mother in law suite.

Horses are allowed so lots of room for nice barn & fencing. Smaller tract is mostly cleared & ready for construction. Larger tract is uncleared & slopes south to small creek on rear of property.

Jennifer Atwell 850-933-8872 Linda Dix Realty www.LindaDixRealty.com

Jerry Wise, Realtor, 850-545-4538 Wise Realty Company, 850-385-1166 OPEN SUNDAY 1-4

10020 Surrey Farms - Stunning custom built home with 100 yr old brick on 15.75 acres, Horse property fenced & cross fenced vinyl, with paddocks, arena & round pen. Six stall barn with hay stall, tack rm & adjacent wash stall. 5BR/5.5BA. Hardwood floors; extensive moldings throughout. Soaring pine ceilings in great room. Gorgeous stone wood-burning fireplace built to ceiling; Master suite with huge custom bath & closets galore. Too many custom features to describe; must see! $1,500,000 Gail Mobley-Loveless 850 544 5477, Ketcham Realty Group

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APARTMENTS FOR RENTUNFURNISHED

For more info visit: dardenrealestate.net

Available Now

608 W Lafayette St 1BR/1BA $495 FSU Campus!

115 N Lipona Rd

2BR/1BA $595 Walk to Campus

APARTMENTS FOR RENTUNFURNISHED

APARTMENTS FOR RENTUNFURNISHED

CONDOS FOR RENTUNFURNISHED

DUPLEX FOR RENTUNFURNISHED

Miccosukee Rd!

Regional Property Services

1102-D Greentree Ct. 2BR/2BA,W/D, fireplace pool, near FSU & TCC $700/mo+dep 545-7304

2223 CLAREMONT LN. 2 bedroom, 2 bath CHA, washer/dryer hookup . $700 Rent Annual lease.

No pets allowed. Avail. fist of mid-August.l

2013-B Watson Way $595, 2BR/1BA, 750sqft, Over 600 properties C H A , W / D h o o k u p s , in the Tallahassee area. patio, fireplace, avail.

Check us out at now regionalpropertyservices.com Kent Strauss Mgmt & 893-2500 Realty, Inc. 877-2284 Lic Real Estate Broker 9300053 www.kstraussmgmt.com

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Midtown 2BR/1BA CHA, carpeted, monthly lawn svc, quarterly pest control, Super location.

No pets/no smoking $500/mo. $500 dep. $200 refundable app. fee. 385-2923

317 Mabry St #1211 __ 2/1 Condo $695

850-906-0800 Lic. Real Estate Broker

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FRESHLY REMODELED 1950's ambience.

Charming, cozy and private studio/one bedrooms. FROM $395.

Partial utilities.

739 California St. NO PETS. 545-6685

9300933

9300539

Myers Park

564 A-1 & 566 B-1 Oakland Ave. $595, 2BR/1BA, 800sqft, living and dining room, CHA, W/D hookups, avail. now Kent Strauss Mgmt & Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com

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NOW LEASING Portland Terrace Apts

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2BR/2BA great location downtown close to FSU & state bldgs. W/D incl. $700 + dep. 508-6744

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4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Beautiful floor plan, wood floors & golf course views.

Open House Agent: Gwen Morgan (850) 566-3618

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2Br CONVENIENT

TO GOV SQ 2BR/1.5BA, 1592 Misty Garden Way. quiet street $650/mo + 3/2, quiet area,1200 sqft dep 850-926-1420 9298077 Easy access to univ 3209 E. Mahan, 1BR 1BR/1BA $495/mo $855 Avail now 559-8386 next to Publix, garbage 9299516 Mon-Fri 10:30 am-6pm water, sewer incl. $400 2749 W. Tharpe St. 1ST MONTH RENT FREE!!! dep. $450/mo 562-1177 2BR near Democrat & Call 385-9881 G o v e r n o r ’ s S q u a r e . Bob Wolfe Real Estate 9300610 Carpeted, CHA, W/D 9296252 hookups. $585/mo.

ATLAS RD lease, no pets 251-8093 3/1.5, carpet, carport, 9301250 STUDENTS! Walk to 2BR/1BA N.E. Recently W/D connections, $725 FSU. 2BR/1BA, no pets. renovated, no pets, no $595/mo. 110 N. Lipona s m o k i n g . $ 7 0 0 / m o .

Mon-Sel Apts. 545-3751 Teresa at 491-86979298242 Meridian Mgmt. Realtor 9299166

SILVERLEAF WEST APTS.

1356-A Linda Ann Dr,$395, 700 sqft, 9298228 1Br/1Ba, CHA, Tile HUGE 1br/1ba REHAB. floors, Large deck, (Old Bainbridge Rd & $495.00. Water & sewer 1356 -C avail 8/17 Portland Ave) incl. Walk to FSU. Kent Strauss Mgmt & 2BR/1.5BA townhouse, 2 giant closets. No Realty, Inc. 877-2284 1160 sqft.All appliances pets. Behind Gate www.kstraussmgmt.com incl. washer & dryer.

9300990 Station. 545-6685 1 year lease.

No pets.

9299237 Rent $675/mo For more info contact: Magnolia Gem L a u r e n H a n s e n , 1224-D Alachua Ave., manager 385-5315 $575, 2Br/1Ba 800 sqft., 9297324 CHA, W/D hookups, Close to T.M.H., Avail NW 1BR/1BA 8/17 Kent Strauss Mgmt & 3118 Mission Rd. #2 JUST LISTED Realty, Inc. 877-2284 W/D hookup, $550/mo. www.kstraussmgmt.com No pets. Call 847-1936

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RENTALS & ROOMIES Real Estate for Rent

2323-A Green Timber

2/2.5 carpet, patio, full kitchen, w/d, $975/mo

1454 Nena Hills

Amazing 1BR Deal!

1880 Nekoma Ct

For more info visit: dardenrealestate.net

1415 Pullen Rd

2BR/2BA,NW, pool,near I-10/Monroe, fireplace, tile, 1571-1A Stone Rd. $725/mo. 850-322-7080

1558 Devoe St

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Great NE Steal!

2065 Admiral Ct., 2Br/1Ba 850sqft, $625, CHA, W/D Hookups, Off of Raymond Diehl, Avail 8/17 Kent Strauss Mgmt & Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com

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3BR/3BA $850

2014 Midyette #601 3BR/2BA $895 1,368 Sq.Ft.

812-4 W. Carolina 2BR/2BA $950!

900 Ashburn Dr 3BR/3BA $975 Off Magnolia

1446/1901 Nena Hills

9300461

Continental Oaks

1315-1 Pinellas St.

2660/2764 Chesapeake Pl

Beautiful 3BR!!

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2BR/1.5BA $650

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

2195 Timberwood Cir N

850-906-0800

2400B Ramblewood Ct

2BR/1.5BA $700

Avail. now! 2/2 luxury 1-story near FSU & TCC. Separate dining, inside util hookups, lg living rm, fireplace. $735/mo.

Owner/agent 459-1094

1936 Portland Ave. $695, 3BR/1.5BA, 1296sqft, tile floors, updated, patio, CHA, W/D hookups, avail.

8/17 Kent Strauss Mgmt & Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com

Available Now

2BR/1.5BA $595

222-8702 Meridian Mgmt. Realtor

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1312 Rumba Lane

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

TOWNHOUSE APT 3BD/2BA,$970/m, HARDWOOD FLOORS 1314-A Stone rd., $450, ,W/D, Deck, Garden 1Br/1Ba 725sqft., WIN, Tub 541-543-1071 recently new carpet 9301155 and refinished hardwood floors,I-10 619 N. Magnolia Dr. C o n v e n i e n c e , g r e a t 2BR/1.5BA with lots of N W L o c a t i o n o n a architectural detail. d e a d e n d s t . , L a w n full appliance pkg incl washer/dryer. $850 service incl., avail. now Spirit Realty Inc. of Kent Strauss Mgmt & Tallahassee 877-4343 Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com 9301264

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1BR/1BA $575 Newly Remodeled!

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3/3, carpet, garage, w/d incl, $990/mo

Raymond Diehl Rd

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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

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Need a bright idea?

3BR/3BA $975 Tile Floors!

3BR/3BA $990

530-2 / 534-2 Palm Beach 3BR/3BA $990

1422 Charlotte St

3BR/3BA $1050 $300 OFF AUG RENT! Walk to FSU!

850-906-0800 Lic. Real Estate Broker

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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

9300937

www.tallahasseedemocrat.com www.tallahassee.com

lNW-Mission Rd 2/1 $600 lSouthwood Carriage includ util $750 lNE - Diehl Dr 2/1 $750 lSE - Midyette 3/2 $950 Cindy Cooper 545-8076 Georgia Turner 510-4286 www.TLHRealEstate.com

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Add your club or organization or update your information for the next issue of Living Here at

2140-D Claremont Ln. $625 including water & sewer, 2BR/1.5BA, 1100sqft, CHA, W/D hookups, balconies, large deck, new carpet, avail. 8/17 Kent Strauss Mgmt & Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com

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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

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Quiet, NE 3/2, Brockton Way near Oven Park, W/D, deck, garage $1125/mo. 386-1252

REDUCED N.W.

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

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Call Classifeds 599-2210

9300983

Off Park Ave

To subscribe call 1-800-999-2271

The Best Place to Find an Apartment to Rent

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

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Classifieds

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Settlers Creek 3Br

3884 Gaffney Loop, 3Br/2Ba 1256sqft., $850, CHA, Fenced Yard, W/D, Avail 8/17 Kent Strauss Mgmt & Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com

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For More Information Call

850-545-8491

Broker/Owner Tallahassee Homes Realty

Commercial Real Estate Services, Worldwide.

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Porter Chandler

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$750- 3/2 near FSU, Check out the lideal for roommates l$6252/1 off Meridian __ mid town.

Democrat’s near Quick occupancy no smoking Classifieds, available, inside.

Wonderful NW 2Br Call Retriever Property 2444 Wren Hollow Dr., Enterprises at 545-7074 you’ll be 2Br/2Ba 950sqft., $675, retrieverproperty.com CHA, W/D hookups, __ fireplace, walk-in surprised at closet, patio pets considered, avail. now Kent Strauss Mgmt & the ideas it’ll Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com __ give you!

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3129-B Pontiac Dr., 2Br/2Ba 1070sqft., $695, CHA, W/d Hookups, Large fenced yard, lawn Care incl., avail 8/17 Kent Strauss Mgmt & Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com

TOWNHOMES FOR RENTUNFURNISHED

1839 #2 & #6 avail now Portland Ave. $595, 2BR/1.5BA, 1150 sq.ft, CHA, tile floors, W/D hookups, patio, 1/2 9299253 month rent free, avail. now Off Hartsfield Rd Kent Strauss Mgmt & Realty, Inc. 877-2284 1815-2 Hartsfield Rd., $525, 1Br/1Ba, 650Sqft, www.kstraussmgmt.com 9300916 CHA, W/D Hookups, avail 8/17 Kent Strauss Mgmt & Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com downtown! Well maintained, in quiet neighborhood.

Available now.

850-294-1928

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9300956

1241 Chee Ln, 1BR w/ loft, equip kitchen, W/D close to FSU, $650/mo. $650 dep 562-1177 Bob Wolfe Real Estate

TOWNHOMES FOR RENTUNFURNISHED

M i n u t e s t o Spacious Astoria Hills

1732 Coreywood Ct

3/3, carpet ,open floor plan, garage. w/d connections: $975/mo

TOWNHOMES FOR RENTUNFURNISHED

Build on the power of our network.™

NAI TALCOR presents Southwood One

2606 Farragut Way The Holley

3 BR/2BA 1,703 Sq. FT $249,900 Visit our Sales/Design Center at 2640 Manassas Way. Open Today 11 AM–6 PM

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2587 Halleck Lane The Cottonwood

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

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1704 Atkamire

3/1.5 carpet, 1122 sq ft. w/d incl $875/mo.

RENTALS & ROOMIES Real Estate for Rent

HOUSES FOR RENTUNFURNISHED

Convenient Central Location

10 Concord Rd., 1312 Eleanor Dr 8$1450, 3Br/2ba, 1450 3/2, hardwood floors, sqft., CHA, W/D, Small garage, back porch, pets consid., carport, pool, $1350/mo Yard service Incl., Avail 3009 Greenwich Ct 8/15 Kent Strauss Mgmt & 4/2 tile floors, family rm, Realty, Inc. 877-2284 fireplace, pool $1500 www.kstraussmgmt.com

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9300345 Sq. Ft. 3/2 garage.

2/1 near FSU, fenced 1920 In Arbor Hill. $1300/mo yard, garage, porch & TLHome4U@yahoo.com more. 106 Westridge 228-0868; Agent/owner Dr. $825/mo. 386-1494 9301070

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HOUSES FOR RENTUNFURNISHED l2609 Spring Forest Rd Close-in contemporary 3BR/2BA w/designer eat-in kitchen, great room w/trey ceilings, large master, garage & all appliances too.

Ready now, $1250 l 14320 Mahan DrCountry 2BR/1BA on small acreage close to county line, sorry no horses allowed, $850 l 2884 Alexis Lane Well maintained 3/2 with loft, fireplace, two car garage, screen porch, corner lot, lawn incl, $1350 l 5336 St. Ives Lane Contemporary 3/2 with garage off Kerry Forest Blvd with full appliance pkg & lawn incl., 350 sq ft, $1295 l517 N. Copeland St. Super location near FSU 3BR/2.5B with detached garage & full appliance pkg., lawn included, $1200 l2023 Owenby Drive 3 or 4 BR/2BA home w/formal & informal areas, fenced yard with pool too. Ready now, pool and lawn included, $1595

211 Edwards St., 4BR/2BA, wood floors, Crawfordville, Wakulla QUAD/TUNFURNISHED RIPLEXES FOR RENTlg yard, near campus, Gardens, nice 3BR/2BA $1600/mo. 570-8165 w/garage, CH/A, Refs.

9300872 2BR, 850 sq.ft. No 2BR/1BA, 1810 Saxon St. $925/mo. 850-926-8948 9300675 pets. $625/mo. $400 CH/A, fenced, sec. 8 dep. 850-545-8665 ok. $600/mo + $400 dep.

850-509-4748 9299684 Eastgate, 3BR/2BA Nice 9300753 yard, garage. No BR/1BA. $810/mo.

Killearn great floor 2Access to Wakulla River, smoking. Will consider pet $1025/mo 893-7981 plan/location 2BR, very boat ramp & park.

9301101 clean new carpet 51 Mysterious Waters /paint,hook-ups, Rd. 850-251-1937 9301150 private patio, No smoke/pets. $715/ mo 3/1.5, Astoria Park culde-sac, garage, lg.

Refs. 850-284-8489 9301173 deck, tile, pet fee. No smoking. $925 933-4848 9297443 HOUSES FOR RENTFor more info visit: UNFURNISHED Spirit Realty Inc. of 3/2 NEAR STADIUM dardenrealestate.net Tallahassee, 877-4343 ***AAA DEAL*** Recently Renovated www.spiritrealtyinc.com 3BR/2BA, Killearn Lakes W / D h o o k u p .

Available Now 9301265 2 3 1 2 H e a t h r o w Appliances $850/mo.+ 3520 Sunnyside Dr Fireplace, W/D, backs Dep 229-224-8636 9296870 3BR/1BA $650 up to greenspace & 3/2, Centerville Trace. more. $1595/mo.

Porter Chandler Broker 2 0 0 0 + s q . f t . , S e e a t : l4301 River Chase All 1810 Pepper Dr 545-8491 Tallahassee w w w . t a l l y 4 r e n t . c o m brick 3/2 high ceilings 3BR/1BA $675 $1400/mo 850-383-3970 Homes Realty, LLC custom features.

9301078 9300785 Secluded lot on Killearn fireplace, W/D, pet *AAA New Homes for 3/2, Golf Course.$1700 1427 Rita Rd ok.

Avail.

9/5 $1245/mo Lease Purchase in NE* 6704 Alan A Dale Tr., l3491 Sedona Loop 3/2 Mobile Home $750 From $1895/mo. Porter See Sunday 329-7296.

2/2, 2-story town ome Completely Remodeled!

Chandler Broker Owner with washer/dryer $800 9300858 545-8491 Tallahassee 3BR/2BA near Campus.

Thomasville 19D 2726 Cypress Lake l3219 Homes Realty, LLC 2/1.5 2-story townhome W / D .

W o o d f l o o r s , 9300787 3BR/2BA $900 fireplace, equipped Fenced, garage. Pets kitchen $900 ok w.dep. 510-3007 9301284 Atlas great 3/2 2321 Tuscavilla Rd l2454 3BR/2BA on lake, great all appliances and 3BR/2BA $950 views & fishing.Close to fenced yard $800 Killearn Lakes! downtown. $875/mo l 3428 Gardenview 251-8086 or 321-8118 Stunning 4/2.5,fireplace 9299851 split bedrm plan, deck 2949 Viking Way 3BR/2BA, fireplace, & fenced yard, $2200 3BR/2BA $1125 1516 W Tharpe. W/D l 3623 Killarney Plaza Glen Hawk! hookup, $950/mo.

3/2 w/t garage and 933-6546 or 893-3482 o p en floor plan.

9300394 1669 Mayhew St Washer/dryer $1150 3BR/2BA, Settlers Creek, 1597 Shell Point Road 1819 Tamiami Drive 99 Covington Circle l 2 4 12 Winthrop Rd. 4BR/2BA $1175 2-car,deck,ceiling fans, Only $875,000!!!!!

Only $139,000!!!

Only $121,000!!!

UPDATED KITCHEN! Stunning 3 or 4 bd 3ba 3095 McCord Blvd. i n B etton Hills. $1050/mo 770-298-1671 9298758 Fireplace, open 2319 Lancelot Dr AAA Nice!!! 1234 sq.ft. screened porch .$2500 3BR/2BA $1195 + double garage! l 1769 Broken Bow Trl Royal Oaks!

Killearn Acres. 2 large 3/2 in Killearn Lakes master suites, super fireplace eat in kitchen kitchen, ceramic tile 1013 Paul Russell Rd $1250/mo. floors, fireplace. $950 MAGNOLIA PROPERTIES 4BR/3BA $1200 Live on the only street that has both Contemporary home in popular Adorable townhome with 2 car garage, owner/Realtor 878-3957 AND INVESTMENTS. New Flooring!

9300969 BEACH FRONTAGE and DEEP Indianhead Acres. 3 BR/2 BTH home warm wood floors, master suite with 386-8660 Beachfront Home at WATER CANAL FRONTAGE!! with hardwood floors and nice sized, double vanities and nice, privacy magnoliapropertiesinc.com Shell Point. Cute 3/2, Beautiful home with quest quarters! mature yard! fenced backyard!

9300270 3436 Briar Branch Trl screen porch, decks, 3BR/4BTH, 3340 SQFT, breathtaking 3BR/2BA $1295 great views. 30 min. sunrises and sunsets! Boat, fish and Killearn Lakes!

South of Tallahassee. relax your stress away!

Furn. or unfurn. Lease, refs., $1200/mo. $1000 Builder will give package deal to 315 Cardinal Ct Mahan Area dep. 850-926-8948 build dream home!!

4BR/3BA $1400 2438 Buttonbush Ct., 9300677 The Park is a unique conservation Close to FSU $1450, 4Br/2Ba 1918sqft, Beautiful & community that features 131 CHA, W/D hookups., 2 Car garage, fenced (1 acre) treed home sites 850-906-0800 yard, Spacious fireplace, avail surrounded by 464 acres of Lic. Real Estate Broker 2507 Helene Ln., $1295, now conservation land. There are 35 3Br/2Ba, 1541Sqft., 9301275 Kent Strauss Mgmt & lots available ranging from 0.826 CHA, W/D, 2 Car Realty, Inc. 877-2284 564 Parkside Circle Only $179,990 357 Parkside Circle Only $169,990 garage, Newly www.kstraussmgmt.com 3 BR/2 BTH, Brand new, nearly ready. 3 BR/2 BTH, Brand new and nearly acres up to 1.239 acres for $19,990 9300967 Renovated kitchen, each or will make a package deal Detached 2-car Garage plus extra ready. Side entry 2-Car Garage Avail now on all 35 lots! Call for more details!

20x24 unfinished outbuilding!

Kent Strauss Mgmt & Realty, Inc. 877-2284 More info and more photos at www.krisandbarbslaughter.net www.kstraussmgmt.com MIDTOWN 2BR, lg. BA, 9300985 Barbara A. Slaughter, CRS, GRI, SFR 850-599-5450 CH/A, carpeted, Brick 5BR/3BA CHA, lNE - Trillium 3/2 $1800 walk-in closet, monthly W/D hook-ups, 2000 l Golden Eagle 3/3 + lawn svc, quarterly pest sqft. 5401 Mahan Dr office $2500 control, Super location. $1000/mo. 656-5400 lNE GopherWood 4/2 No pets/no smoking 9300517 Bucklake area 4BR/2BA $1600 $700/mo. $700 dep.

1 acre, fenced, gated, Cindy Cooper 545-8076 $ 2 0 0 r e f u n d a b l e pets ok. No smoking. Georgia Turner 510-4286 application fee. Wired www.TLHRealEstate.com for security. 385-2923 $2000/mo. 590-2838

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3BR/2BA, 1800+ sq.ft. Fenced yard, hardwood floors, recently painted, close to FSU & TCC -

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Tallahassee Democrat / REAL ESTATE HOUSES FOR RENTUNFURNISHED

MOBILE HOMES/LOTS

Myers Park Pond View

COUNTRY QUIET & convenient. 4/2, 2300 sq.ft. Min. North of Lake Jackson. Oversized closets & baths, master suite, wood floors, new carpet in BRs. Free Yard maintenance, water & trash pickup. $1050/mo 545-9222

FOR RENT

1130 Old Fort Dr. $1395 3BR/3BA + bonus room/4thBR, 2164sqft, CHA, W/D, Beautiful Hardwood Floors, Huge Deck, separate living, dinning & family rooms, 9301140 lawn service included, avail. now Very Private, water Kent Strauss Mgmt & furn. 1 mi from FL line, Realty, Inc. 877-2284 2/1, 2 covered porches www.kstraussmgmt.com $450/mo. $450 dep No 9300935 Pets 229-872-8046 229-220-6006

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Quaint Cottage

1346 Linda Ann Dr., $475, 1Br/1Ba 700 sqft., Win, Avail now. , Recently renovated, lots of storage, Off Parkway Kent Strauss Mgmt & Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com

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Spacious Killearn Area

3710 Randall Dr., $850, 3Br/2Ba 1950sqft., CHA,W/D hookups, Close to Thomasville rd, Large bedrooms, Avail 8/17 Kent Strauss Mgmt & Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com

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Woodville Hwy Deal

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BEACH & VACATION RENTALS

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

The Resort on Cocoa Beach

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

We can’t use our time share this year.

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

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806 Annawood Dr., $795, 9299076 3Br/2Ba 1008 Sqft., CHA, W/D close to cap cir., avail now Beachfront Home Kent Strauss Mgmt & Alligator Point 2BR/1BA Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com 1 year, $1500/mo+dep no pets 714-242-9080 9300971

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2719 ViaMilano Ave 3/2 Furn/unfurn.-Fireplace, 1310 Paul Russell Rd. near FSU 850-933-9659 $1695 for long term., 2000 sqft. 7 offices + 9300836 reception, conference Furnished 1/1 studio r o o m , b r e a k r o o m , cottage, close in NE, i n c l u d e s g r o u n d s , quiet pleasant area, no spacious building on smoking or pets. $565 + m a i n t h o r o u g h f a r e avail. now. utilities. 850-224-7663 9300767 Kent Strauss Mgmt & Realty, Inc. 877-2284 www.kstraussmgmt.com MOBILE HOMES/LOTS

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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

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2BR/1BA Wakulla Co., near Woodville, Pet ok w/fee . $500/mo + dep.

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Clean, 14’ 2BR/1BA quiet, West side. full kitchen CHA, deck. No pets. $475/mo 576-2695

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l Capital Cir NE and Easterwood Dr 2000 sq ft storefront with warehouse space in back lCapital Cir NE and Easterwood Dr 3200 sq ft beautiful corner unit l N Monroe Tall. Mall area 1350 sq ft lE Mahan and Magnolia 1250 & 950 sqft l We will work with your needs. What works for you, works for us Al Russell 850-508-4242 www.southvest.net

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In Town Estate

608 Plantation Road 5BR/4.5BA, 5421 sqft. Stunning Jeff Drake Remodel. Phenomenal 2 acres! Privacy and quality thru-out. Study, bonus room/rec room. Chef’s kitchen w/ center island & top-of-the-line appliances. Espresso stained oak floors and extensive millwork thru-out. Detached gym.

Two covered patios, plus pergola. 3000 sqft of travertine decking surrounds concrete pool and 18X15 heated spa w/ wrap around seating. Features galore, too much to list! A must see. $1,175,000.

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

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Close to downtown, new building.

Call 878-0823

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE

ACREAGE, FARMS, GROVES

Great NE location!

All brick, 2 story office building. 6500 sq.ft.

36 parking spaces. $699,000. 544-2458

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INCOME PRODUCING

l Apt. Complexes l Townhomes l Small Mobile Home Park

A "Free Standing" 3,300 SF bldg on Timberlane Road near the Thomasville Road intersection

REPAIR SHOP

On W. Tennessee St. Call Peter Gonzalez, Jr. for more Info.

(850) 224-2300.

TIMBERLAND

l 40-780 acres l As low as $1500/ac l Leon, Jackson Gadsden, Jefferson Quincy Counties

Al Russell BULL RUN LOT 850-508-4242 ~.44 ac. on cul-de-sac, www.southvest.net 2601 Antietam Trl. Backs 9300707 up to a conservation... no neighbors to the rear. By owner/broker.

GENERAL REAL ESTATE Kids moved to LA, our plans changed. $81,900. 850-270-1616 l 4943 Glen Castle 9299474 Great 4/3. Stunning Foyer & living area w/ East. 1/2 acre non wood floors on 1.68 flood corner lot, gated acre lot in Highgrove community w/extras. $369,900 $74,000. 877-0753 l 3115 Layla, 3/2 split 9298992 plan, Open floor plan with vaulted ceilings.

Large master suite and WAREHOUSE /STORAGE jetted tub. Kids walk to FOR SALE 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 l 11,460 Sq Ft deck & porch $295,000 warehouse on 2 Ac. MAGNOLIA PROPERTIES on Jackson Bluff Rd AND INVESTMENTS. near Appleyard 386-8660 intersection magnoliapropertiesinc.com Call Peter Gonzalez, 9300268 Jr. for more Info.

(850) 224-2300.

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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.

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lNew Price! 48 Acres o f B e a u t i f u l hardwoods and pines! $4700/acre! 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 additional 10+/acres with pasture & woods adjoining this property is avail. at $6500/ac. Call Mary Dale Joyce 224-2300

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3BR/2BA Havana Cutie!

Great cond., 1.21 ac.

Brand new kitchen: oak, granite & stainless.

25 min. to Tallahassee Mall. By owner. $92,500 (No owner financing) 850-980-6854 10am-10pm

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

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BRING YOUR HORSES 7.33 acres w/beautiful home, 3 stall stable , 3 room workshop, fruit trees lots more, Havana call to see $195,000. CR

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

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REMINGTON GREEN

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. $650,000 10905 Luna Point Rd. 4BR/2BA, 3200 sqft. Beautiful home in Luna Plantation w/a classic rocking chair front porch to welcome guests. Tons of natural lighting thru-out! High vaulted ceilings. Open kitchen w/island, s.s. appliances, real wood cabinetry, bar seating, Quartz & Butcher Block counters. Formal living & dining. Split floor plan. Master suite has walk-in tiled shower, double-sink vanity w/granite, sep. water closet & large walk-in closet. Bonus rm, home office, hobby rm, or “man cave” off garage could be used as 4th BR. 2 car garage incl. built-ins & plenty of storage & rm. Large wood deck overlooking spacious backyard & Lake Iamonia. Sprinkled w/huge live oaks, lush greenery & dock leads to the lake. Ideal for entertaining & lots of rm for privacy $439,900

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Nominal Opening Bid: $1,000 Lot 32 Landing Street, Carrabelle 0BR 0BA land ------------------------------2319 Louisiana Street, Carrabelle 0BR 0BA land Bidding starts August 17 williamsauction.com 800.801.8003 Williams & Williams FL Broker: Daniel S. N e l s o n R E L i c BK3223097; Williams & Williams Re Lic 1032049 Auctioneer: Thomas Barnes Auc Lic AU3383; Williams & Williams Auc Lic AB2784 Buyer's Premium may apply for this property.

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CLOSE-IN NORTHWEST 3br, Brick, hardwood floors, family rm & living rm, fireplace, bonus rm $ 139,500 CR BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED, 3/2 in Parkside, close to everything, lots of updates. $129,900.

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Open Sunday 10-2 1021 Landings Loop Piney Z. 3/2 duplex, 1535 sq.ft. Vaulted/tray ceilings, 2-car garage, screen patio, fireplace, never smoked in.

Access to private pool/ fitness center. Spacious & enchanting feel. $156K Owner 765-0711

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HISTORIC HOME 29 5th St. Charming newly renovated home within historic district near public marina and downtown.

305-972-8008

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OPEN HOUSE

FL/GA Line 4/3 home on 10+ acres w/pool.

3050 sq.ft. New roof, 2 fireplaces, mother-in -law suite. Lots of trees & wildlife. Very private Appraised at $280,000.

850-570-9931 545-9932

Open Sun 3-5 Piney Z 686 Eagle View Cir Brick 4/3 split, formal living & dining + greatroom, $299,900.

Heath & Associates Realty, LLC 933-9308

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Z HOME! 3bd/2ba custom home loaded w/upgrades! Hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances. $274,900 Call owner at: 850-294-4826

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*AAA New Homes for Lease Purchase in NE* From $1895/mo. Porter STUDENT ALERT!!! MAKE Chandler Broker Owner A N O F F E R ! T h a r p e & 545-8491 Tallahassee Ocala area 4BR/2.5BA Homes Realty, LLC 9300799 home w/new roof & 2 car garage Approved OPEN HOUSE short sale price $109,300 . Natalie Rubik CRS, GRI, SFR 509-7709 ReMax Professionals

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Open Sunday 2-5 Ox Bottom - $315,000 6358 Glasgow Dr. 4/3 w/sunroom, new roof, floors, granite.

Ken Scheider 510-5192 Navigation Realty

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OPEN SUNDAY 2-5 PM BRICK 4BR WAVERLY! OVER 2800 FEET FOR $279,900! POND VIEW INLAW/GUEST SUITE 1107 KENILWORTH RD

Fabulous home, huge rooms, wood flooring, top close-in area, study adjoins master, recent 9301116 roof, Thomasville Rd N past Armistead, left Waverly brick entry,left HOMES $251’S - $500’S Kenilworth. Barbara 2172 Heathrow Dr. Dickson, Remax *AAA New Homes for OPEN Sunday 2-4 Lease Purchase in NE* THE GLEN AT GOLDEN P r o f e s s i o n a l S R e a l t y From $1895/mo. Porter EAGLE spotless 4BR/2BA 545-3419 9300812 Chandler Broker Owner home,gourmet kitchen, 545-8491 Tallahassee split br plan,fireplace, Homes Realty, LLC breakfast bar, separate OPEN SUNDAY 2-5 PM 9300801 living rm, dining rm and 2005 brick. 5BR/2BA family rm, only $214,900 GOOSECREEK BEAUTY split plan.Handicapped JW Dir: N. Thomasville, L accessible. Lg garages, on Bannerman, R on 1900 FT- FOR $227,900 lots of storage. Gated Tekesta, L on Deerlake, Lafayette Oaks. Tennis, R on Heathrow just past GRANITE KITCHEN community center w/ Golden Eagle RICH WOODFLOORS 9300810 pool. Immaculate!

HHHHHHHHHH $399,000 877-0753 215 WAYNARD WAY 9298982 Open Today 2-4 P.M. 4BR/3BA 2550 sqft. on 5316 Grove Valley Rd. High ceilings, columns, dbl. lot, historic Meyers 3BR, 2BA, new flooring, g o r g e o u s g r a n i t e Park, 2 min. to Capitol, r e m o d e l e d k i t c h e n , stainless kitchen! Luxury new remodel, granite n e w p a i n t ; f e n c e d separate Master, whirlthroughout, SS back yard. $115,000. pool + walk-in shower! appliances, tankless D i r : N . M o n r o e , p a s t Privacy fenced, screen water heater, Capital Cir. L Belknap, porch! Buck Lake, rt plantation shutters, R Water Valley, R on G o o s e C r e e k , r t deck & shed incl.

A m b e r l e t o G r o v e Eastfield, lft, then lft Jason, to Waynard.

Transferred, must sell.

Valley.

Barbara Dickson,

By Owner Call for Appt.

Jane Lee, 566-4065 Remax ProfessionalS 1-855-456-6563 $379K Linda Dix Realty (orig. paid $415K) H H H H H H H H H H Realty 545-3419

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6288 AMANDA NICOLE CT. LUX NE 4BR NEW $439,900!

Leading the Parade of finest Homes, the Ridge at Velda Dairy, Gated, Columns, high ceilings, Granite Kitchen, elegant baths, lux. Master, huge screenporch!

Magnificent custom Details! 545 3419

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Same Company

LEASED 31,000 SF LEASED New Name

1018 Thomasville Road, Suite 200A

Same Dedication

Tallahassee, FL 32303

5,500 SF OFFICE SPACE LEASED • 2 story brick office in Remington Green w/signage & presence on Capital Circle NE 6,500+ SF Priced to Sell!

• For Investors: 2 Story/6 Unit office building on Metropolitan Blvd - Desirable NE location near Thomasville Rd & I-10!

• For Investors: 15,000 SF with 12 units, elevator- Bank owned reduced to $1,000,000 - Newer construction with high end finishes Agent: E. Edward Murray, Jr., CCIM • Nice Office Space Downtown!

• Historic Office 4,400 SF on Gadsden & Call St $325,000 Agent: Bill Smith • 2908 Northmont Drive. 2 nice, brick buildings - 10,426 SF. MAJOR PRICE REDUCTION! Agent: Jep Dove • Great location Centerville Rd. 1378 SF office condo reduced to $169,000.

Agent: Jim Taube • 1580 Bannerman Rd. – Office/ Retail Condo 1,500SF $175,000. Also for lease! $1250/mo.

• 414 E. 7th Ave. – 2,896SF Mid-Town office $350,000.

1,400SF is available to lease for $1200/mo.

New Opportunities

850 224 2300

www.talcor.com

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850-402-0612 LindaDixRealty.com Linda Dix

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2805 Paradise Place $257,500 BRICK 4BR LUXURY $284,900 Gardens Killearn Gorgeous Decor’ w/ Rich Real Wood Cinderella’s Palace Almost!

Reduced to Sell Custom Gardens Killearn, Victorian! Floors, High Ceilings, Crown Moldings, Dream Kitchen, Rich moldings, flooring, gourmet kitchen, lux. lighting, Lux. Sep. Master! Sec. System,Surround Sound,Flat TV! Just $284,900, Call 545 3419 to view! decor! Warmth, charm!

8709 WALTHAM CT - APPROVED SHORT SALE At just $100,000. Darling 3BR/2BA, rich tile floors, screen porch, big fenced yard, convenient to SouthWood & offices! Beautiful fireplace for Holiday Cheer!

2916 Oakwood-$119,900 Cute starter, Tile Floors, New Carpet, 2 car Carport, New Paint, Big fenced yard, Brick, Quiet, Conven.

University, work areas! 5453419

53 Merwyn - Walk 2 Lake!

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

215 WAYNARD WAY Reduced $227,900! 3BR/2BA Over 1900 ft. Granite kitchen, wood floors, screen porch.

Visit today. 545-3419

5522 Hampton Oak $139,900 Just 4 years new, Eastside, Luxury thru, garage w/ opener, screen porch!

$73,000-2BR-2BATH Deluxe Townhome close-in, Rich Ceramic Tile Floors, new Low Price, call 545 3419!

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 $158,000 BEAUTY Rich hardwood floors, living,dining,family rooms, Conven. Shopping, FSU, Work,town, 4/5 BR, Perfect family home! 545 3419

Open Sunday 2-5

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 w/Identity! Convenient & visible. 3080 SF

LEASED

in partnership with

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

Creampuff $99,900!

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

• 1,250 – 2,500 SF of newer office space off CCNE at Millwood Oaks with high end finishes. $12/sf plus utilities!

Agent: Bill Smith • Three 600 SF Offices on John Knox Rd $850/mo.

Agent: Jennifer Beerli • Manor @ Midtown $200/mo & up from 1 room up to 4,800 SF. Full service, Walk to restaurants for lunch or Dinner!

Agent: Jim Taube • 1834 Hermitage – 2400 SF Good Visibility & Great NE location $ 12/ SF plus electric • 122 Calhoun St. – Distinctive Downtown Office – 1400-6000 SF $16/SF Full Service • 1915 Welby Way- 1250-5500 SF Close to CRMC & great Capital Circle visibility. $11/SF *Agent Caryl Pierce can also be contacted for information.

Miss a day. Miss a lot.

RE/MAX Professionals Realty

2301 Astoria-$129,900 All brick 3BR/2BA + big den. 2-car garage + shop.

Convenient to colleges & work. 545-3419

Agent: Jimmy Nystrom • Southwood One – Brand new office space! 2,300-30,000 SF • Highpoint Center Downtown office space with great view of Capitol - 3,200 – 3,500 SF • NE SunTrust Office Building 1000-4000 SF available • Adams Street across from the Governors’ Mansion 4000-6000 • 3,000-10,000 SF Available at 2700 Blairstone Rd. • Downtown Monroe st. space 2000 feet low rates • Woodcrest Office Park – Free Rent and $12 deals!

Agent: Eric Stockstill.

• 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!

Agent: Frank Langston, CCIM • Prominent location on Mahan Drive in professional building on top floor $12/SF for 6300+ 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 $850/mo plus utilities

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Open Sunday 2-4 3065 Shamrock North 4BR/3BA! Almost 3300 sqft.New Improvements incl. Roof! Gorgeous at $305,000. 668-2057 Jan Soto Realty

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Condo $89,900 2BR Deluxe, close FSU, TCC, Screenporch, covered parking, Big bedrooms! 545 3419

1107 Kenilworth Rd WAVERLY 4BR 3BA Over 2800 Ft., just $279,900, newer roof,heat/air, in-law suite, great family home with view of Pond!

545-3419

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.

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

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

Open Sunday 2-5

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!

Kevin Ben Hattaway Trexler KevinHattaway.com BenTrexler.com 980-2134 339-4272

Fran Ferenchick 545-6767

Alice Abbitt 566-7263

Tina Goff 508-1891

Nancy Helm 545-4510

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!

3077 OBRIEN DRIVE GOLF COURSE, POOL, $440,000 Ertl Built all brick 4BR, over 3200 ft, Gorgeous Wood floors, high ceilings. Gourmet kitchen, Lux. Master/ Study, Sunroom to Pool, French doors, Call 2day, 545 3419 Barbara Dickson EAGLES RIDGE 5BR Short sale at $325,000. Wood floors, Dream Kitchen, High Ceilings, Privacy fenced w/Whirlpool Hot Tub! 545-3419 TD-0000213179 TD-0000213173

Jennifer Atwell 933-8872

Jane Lee 566-4065

Margaret Steele 556-3774

Abbie Sirmans 445-4868

Gail Hock 566-9454

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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

2947 COMPTON WAY • $300,000 Lovely home in Tredington Park. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, hardwood floors, split bedroom plan, basement/workshop, tiered deck, and amazing kid’s play area! MLS #227421 Thomasville Rd N, Kerry Forest, R Tredington, L N.Umberland, R Greystone, L Compton Way SANDY HIGDON 850-510-5500 WWW.SANDYHIGDON.COM

915 JEFFERSON STREET E, • $135,000 Charming 1950’s all brick home with 4BD’s/2BA’s, 1323 +/- square feet, sun room, hardwood floors, updates, deck, fenced, walking distance to the Capitol. MLS# 227705 W. on Apalachee Pkwy toward Capitol, R. Broward St.(by Logan’s Steak house) R. Jefferson BARBARA JACKSON 850-841-9779 WWW.BARBARAJACKSON.INFO

3158 PERSIMMON DRIVE • $1,490,000 Stunning Estate Home in gated community!

7054 SF, 5 BD’s/ 5 ½ BA’s. Dining Room w/fireplace, brick floors & bead board ceiling. Master BD w/sitting room. Covered Lanai over looking pool.

Detached guest house w/full amenities.

Horses welcomed. MLS# 215889 BETTY CURETON 850-545-7388 BETTYCURETON@AOL.COM

4626 WHITETAIL PASS • $425,000 Stunning 4BD/3BA w/Cherry Cabinets & Granite Counters, Coffered Trey Ceiling in LR, cherry built-ins around Gas FP & fenced lot. Security & Sprinkler Systems, Screened Porch.

MLS# 227228 PRISCILLA THARPE LLC 850-933-9412 PTHARPE@PRISCILLATHARPE.COM

2253 ARMISTEAD. • $315,000 Betton Classic w/full in-law (guest apartment) +full kitchen, full BA & separate entrance. Main house has 3BR/2.5BA. Lovely hardwood floors, beautiful yard. MLS# 224040 PRISCILLA THARPE LLC 850-933-9412 PTHARPE@PRISCILLATHARPE.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

1824 ATLANTIS PLACE • $225,000 Midtownluxury!Contemporary2BD/2BA Townhouse. MS w/sitting area & private balcony. Large deck & fence in yard built for entertaining or just relaxing in beautiful surroundings. Laminate wood floors, fireplace. Kitchen w/professional Dacor stove & granite countertops.

New roof in 2010, community pool.

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

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