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By Charles Stallions, 850-476-4494 - Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze, Fl.
(Charles Stallions Real Estate Services )
Pensacola, Fl - as one Pensacola home buyer put it, I get a new home without the new home price. Homes are remodeled with new appliance packages, new central heat and air, fresh paint and much much more. Here is a check list I put together for all my Pensacola buyers. Buyer's Checklist There is no way to guarantee a "smooth" path from an approved contract to the settlement table, but doing your part is at least half the job. Expect minor problems and delays along the way. On the seller's side, title problems are a common cause of postponed settlements. On your side, bureaucratic snags such as extensive credit checks and slow appraisals can bog things down. In many cases, there isn't much you or the seller can do but wait. While you're waiting for completion of all the processes now in ...
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(Sugar Sands Perdido Realty)
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By Charles Stallions, 850-476-4494 - Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze, Fl.
(Charles Stallions Real Estate Services )
SHOP AROUND Friends, family, the phone book and Internet are some of the sources you can use to find homeowners insurers. Get a wide range of prices from several companies. But don't consider price alone. The insurer you select should offer both a fair price and excellent service. Quality service may cost a bit more, but you buy insurance in case you need to make a claim, so it's important to get a company with a good reputation. Talk to a number of insurers to get a feeling for the type of service they give. Ask them what they would do to lower your costs. Check the financial ratings of the companies with AM Best or Standard and Poor's. RAISE YOUR DEDUCTIBLE Deductibles are the amount of money you have to pay toward a loss before your insurance company starts to pay. Deductibles on ho...
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By Charles Stallions, 850-476-4494 - Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze, Fl.
(Charles Stallions Real Estate Services )
Art of NegotiationEverything is negotiable when buying a house. For some reason, most buyers either don't believe it or don't like it. Here's a partial list of what's negotiable when you buy a home: Price Financing Closing costs (except where specified by financing or law) Occupancy (When can you get the key and move in?) Painting (Will the seller repaint a portion of or the entire house?) Repairs (Will the seller repair the roof, plumbing, windows, etc., and what kind and quality of repairs will be made?) Yard (Will the seller remove unwanted trees, bushes - put in desired landscaping?) Fixtures (Which lights, fans, appliances, etc. stay and which go?) Wall coverings (Do the drapes stay or go?) Furniture (Will the seller include certain pieces?) Prepaid taxes and insurance (Will the s...
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By Charles Stallions, 850-476-4494 - Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze, Fl.
(Charles Stallions Real Estate Services )
Avoid the 10 Most Common, Painful, Frustrating Mistakes First-Time Home Buyers Make Buying a residence can be a hair raising experience. You will experience a roller coaster of emotions while finding the right place, securing the loan and finally moving in. For most of us, the first time home purchase is the largest investment we've ever considered. The emotions of purchasing something so expensive and personal can often cloud our business judgment. Most home purchasers do little or no research before they invest their nest egg. Doesn't it make sense to become as completely informed as possible before you buy your first home? This special report is designed to help you avoid 10 common and crucial mistakes. The right real estate professional can help you make good sound business decisio...
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By Charles Stallions, 850-476-4494 - Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze, Fl.
(Charles Stallions Real Estate Services )
Relocation TimelineAbout one month away from your move, you'll want a detailed checklist to make sure nothing is forgotten.  Four weeks to go: Call moving companies for a free estimate. Cost will vary depending on distance, weight and optional services. Look through your house to determine items to be discarded or donated to charity. Have a garage sale! Inform schools of transfer. Make arrangements for enrollment/registration in new schools if necessary. Most homeowner's policies do not provide adequate coverage for moving. Check with your agent and consider purchasing additional coverage from a moving company. Begin collecting boxes with covers if you plan to pack your belongings. You can purchase packing materials through moving companies or contact local grocery stores for extra box...
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By Charles Stallions, 850-476-4494 - Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze, Fl.
(Charles Stallions Real Estate Services )
Appraisal Basics An appraisal of real estate is the valuation of the rights of ownership. The appraiser must define the rights he intends to appraise. The appraiser does not create value, the appraiser interprets the market to arrive at a value estimate. As the appraiser compiles data pertinent to a report, consideration must be given to the site and amenities as well as the physical condition of the property. An appraiser may spend only a short time inspecting the property, however, this is only the beginning. Considerable research and collection of general and specific data must be accomplished before the appraiser can arrive at a final opinion of value. Due to the many types of value, such as Fair Market Value, Insurance Value, Tax Value and Value In Use, the need to precisely defin...
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By Charles Stallions, 850-476-4494 - Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze, Fl.
(Charles Stallions Real Estate Services )
Pensacola's newest restaurant has now opened at the former Granny Cantrell location just off I 110 exit 5 across from Pensacola Christian College. If you are visiting us here on the Gulf Coast and or near Pensacola, you will enjoy this Buffet style restaurant with all the fixins and a country style atmosphere. From the Choo Choo train running around and through the restaurant to the comfortable chairs to sit and enjoy a home cooked meal. Fresh vegetables, home grown maters to over six different kinds of meat. Sodas and Tea flowing ice cold in larger than normal size glasses. The place is filled with wonderful and attentive waitresses that make for a pleasant time for all. Convenient to the downtown area for daily dining as well as on the way to or from the beach. Pensacola Florida where...
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By Charles Stallions, 850-476-4494 - Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze, Fl.
(Charles Stallions Real Estate Services )
I recently had a friend who also happens to buy 4 to 10 properties a year from me refer me to another investor that as we talked he kept saying over and over Charles, James said you were THAT GUY. When I was looking for investment property to flip, property to hold and rent out for resale later, someone that could manage the property and handle the collection of rents as well as repairs etc. You were THAT GUY.  He went on to say when I told James that I needed to make at least $15 K a month of my investments, oh yea you were so THAT GUY. The first property he bought three months ago was a 3 bedroom 2 bath 1400 square foot rental for $6100. We did a little over $12000 in repairs and sold it this month for $49,900. He has two others we are working on. Yes I am so THAT GUY if you are consi...
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By Charles Stallions, 850-476-4494 - Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze, Fl.
(Charles Stallions Real Estate Services )
Not all of them will close this month but all have come in and are currently looking. I have to admit I got this idea from my "By Referral Only" group and reworded it to fit my buyers agents. Dear Tenant, I recently sold a home to a tenant, probably just like you that lives in your apartment complex and the government gave them a check for $8000. I have put together some info on all the terms and would be happy to mail it to you free or you can stop buy the office located right around the corner at 139 E. Burgess Rd. I will be hosting short talks about the Tax advantages for new home owners and of course how to get $8000 bucks in about 60days..this Friday night from 6 pm to 7 pm and again on Saturday morning from 10am to 11 pm. Please reserve you seat ASAP because I only have room for 9...
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By Charles Stallions, 850-476-4494 - Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze, Fl.
(Charles Stallions Real Estate Services )
My wife and two of my daughters go to the same hair stylist every month as a standing appointment. The appointment is at 6:30 and always on a Tuesday. Throughout the year I get a phone call a month before their birthdays, at valentine and Christmas reminding me and asking if I would like flowers and a gift card sent to them. When I got the call for my daughters birthday I decided I would go and meet this lady that was so attentive and made me look so good to my wife and girls. I went over and as I walked in I was greeted by a very nice recepionist. Who ask if I would like a soda or cup of coffee (starbucks no doubt). As I sat waiting I could watch TV on one of their three TVs a and they even had headsets in case I wanted to watch something different than the others waiting. As it was 10...
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By Charles Stallions, 850-476-4494 - Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze, Fl.
(Charles Stallions Real Estate Services )
Memories of my childhood came back this week as I walked into my local K-mart and heard those famous words " Blue Light Special " on isle 10. In the 70's especially around Christmas Mom would load up us 7 kids and head to the local K-mart where we would spend the day shopping and picking out what we wanted for Christmas and then sometime later before Christmas, Mom would go and shop trying to catch each item we wanted on the Blue light special. Mom was always the best shopper and we were never disappointed. I talked briefly with the store manager who said the Blue Light has certainly made their business pick up on the weekends. K-mart is truly an icon and to see them bounce back from near extinction is a remarkable story in itself. The news is looking very good for K-mart as well as the...
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By Sonya Davis REALTOR®, Your Family Realtor®
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
  This is a great opportunity to live in a home where you have access to a pool or even tennis courts or just take a stroll in this peaceful community...... This home comes completely furnished! What you see here is what you get and that is so much. The kitchen is complete with all appliances and the laundry room even comes with a stackable washer and dryer! There is a $315. lease for the lot but NO PROPERTY TAXES .. The $315 also gives you access to the amenities stated above the pool and tennis courts and it even takes care of the trash and cable! This home has a covered deck to just sit and relax and it even has a wood burning fireplace.. Look at the visual tour and see for yourself and call for your appointment to see this great home today!  http://www.firsthometour.com/10111/branded
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By Charles Stallions, 850-476-4494 - Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze, Fl.
(Charles Stallions Real Estate Services )
Pensacola, Florida Real Estate We here at the Charles Stallions Real Estate Services continuously monitor local real estate statistics to keep our clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends.  Below you will find Pensacola, Florida real estate statistic. For last months stats scroll down, call me or e-mail for even more details. Home not Selling, find out why? SELLERS TIP # 8  A Snapshot of the Pensacola, Florida Housing Market   Available Homes                         = 2003 FORECLOSURES/ Short Sales        = 321 New listings this month                = 363 Current Homes Under Contract      = 294 Homes Sold In Last 30 Days       = 167 Average Days On The Market      = 211 Latest Assumption Rate             = 12 months (rounded) Average Sales Price                   = $157,328 ...
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By Sonya Davis REALTOR®, Your Family Realtor®
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
This is a all brick home that sits on just under a half acre of ground. The entrance welcomes you with an open floor plan. The kitchen comes with all appliances which include electric stove, refrigerator and dishwasher. This home is in a great location near NAS , shopping and the beaches! Make an appointment for your showing on this great family home today!  3 bedroom /  1.5 bath ~    $106,000     Click Here to make an appointment to see this great home!
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By Charles Stallions, 850-476-4494 - Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze, Fl.
(Charles Stallions Real Estate Services )
I received a BPO order the other day and the e-mail said the home was vacant and need pictures of inside and outside. I thought no problem, when I arrived at the home I saw a car in the driveway and a man cutting the lawn. The garage door was open and it was anything but vacant. I ask the guy if he lived there and explained to him what I was doing there. He said he was renting from the previous owner and had been for the past four months. I went back to the office and called the bank and about an hour later they called me to tell me no one was suppose to be there and that owner was quit claiming it back to the bank. The back said that the previous owner would meet me at the property and to let them knwo what the final out come was. When I got back there the owner and the police were tal...
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By Charles Stallions, 850-476-4494 - Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze, Fl.
(Charles Stallions Real Estate Services )
Please feel free to add why you chose your town, city or state. Here in Pensacola, Florida it was the employment that brought me here but the beaches and lifestyle is what keeps me here. As a Realtor I would think you and I could  live anywhere we wanted with maybe a few adjustments. Are schools important? Is it the crime or lack there of? Is it the entertainment? Places to eat? Employment or available job market? Charles Stallions, CRS, CSP, CBR, CDPS, SREE, EREI - 800-309-3414, a leader in real estate investing, buying and selling. Lead Real Estate negotiator for several investment clubs as well as investors throughout the US. Call Charles for a list of references before buying or selling you what some consider being their largest investment.    _______________________________________...
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By Charles Stallions, 850-476-4494 - Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze, Fl.
(Charles Stallions Real Estate Services )
 Employee will be required to promote my agenda in two cities. Over the course of the year you will spend 30 days in my city and the rest of your time in the city you currently live in. The thirty days in my city will be spent:   Over seeing contracts and upholding my rules that will effect the lives of my clients and friends who have entrusted me with the business at hand. Walking around our building meeting and greeting everyone letting them know how much all of our colleagues including you care about them. Meeting the press from time to time, so be prepared to make them feel good about what we do. Attend benefits and functions on my behalf and the more functions you attend will allow you to come in late the next day or not at all in most cases. Because of # 3 I will allow you a staff...
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By Charles Stallions Real Estate Services, Buyers Agent 800-309-3414 Pace and Gulf Breeze,Fl.
(Charles Stallions Real Estate Services Inc)
Avoiding common mistakes can make the home buying process simpler and less stressful. With almost 33 years of buying experience, I have made a few mistakes to say the least. Now I teach others how to avoid them and put equity in their pocket. 1. Not doing your homework. Enter the market well-prepared by researching location, school district, deed restrictions and taxes.  2. Trying to make a shrewd investment. Focus on finding the best place for you and your family to live rather than trying to predict the real estate market.  3. Choosing a poor location. Consider what part of town you would like to live in and avoid homes located on busy streets.  4. Overlooking an inferior floor plan for an attractive exterior. Choose a great floor plan over a great exterior because you'll spend far m...
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By Charles Stallions, 850-476-4494 - Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze, Fl.
(Charles Stallions Real Estate Services )
A little paint here and there, shampoo on the carpets, some spackle and voilà! Your house is ready to go on the market, right? Even if you've kept your home in mint condition over the years, a little extra thought can mean thousands more in your sales price. It can also mean the difference between a week and a couple of months on the market. Here are some projects to take care of before your home goes on the market. Deep cleaning of the bathrooms and kitchen, which includes replacing old toilet seats and other worn-out fixtures; Locate and replace rotted wood; clear overgrowth in the yard; Clean windows and replace carpeting, if necessary; If a roof is in obvious need of help, such as leaks or visible damage, make necessary repairs. By postponing roof, wood rot or other necessary repai...
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