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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
528 Truett Dr, Tallahassee, FL Click here to Get Directions$400000 4 Beds - 2 Baths - 0.27 acres Lot Photos Maps & Local Schools Print Coming Soon till 3/14!! Location is top tier on a lot that would be very difficult to find again! Seller will replace roof prior to closing with acceptable offer. Perfect for large family needing extra space. Exterior space with unmatched potential for entertaining large groups or happy pets! Minutes from the Capital, FSU and the highway. Showings start 3/14! Follow This Home
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
4880 Quail Valley Road, TALLAHASSEE, FL Photos Maps & Local Schools Print Click here to Get Directions$930000 4 Beds - 3.5 Baths - 1.81 sqft Lot OPEN HOUSE 4/20 from 12PM - 2PM! Nestled on a sprawling 1.8 acre lot, this White Oak Construction 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom luxury POOL home is ready for summer! This home has a gorgeous updated kitchen with Thermador appliances, Calacatta quartz counters, beautiful solid wood and brick floors, and detailed trim work throughout. The sitting room off the kitchen works well as a supervised study space, play area, or home office. Ample space with 3 bedrooms downstairs, an additional bedroom and bath upstairs, and a HUGE 32x24 bonus space with wet bar is perfect for both watching movies and family game nights. Enjoy the expansive back porch overlook...
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
1513 Atkamire Dr #A & B, Tallahassee, FL Click here to Get Directions$275000 5 Beds - Photos Maps & Local Schools Print FANTASTICOPPORTUNITY on a quiet street walking distance to FSU!! Featuring three bedroom, one bath apartment UP (APT A) and two bedroom, one bathroom apartment DOWN (APT B), this property is an investors or owner-occupants dream. Both apartments feature extensively renovated interiors and many structural updates (APT A - 2019 Roof, 2018 Water Heater, 2020 HVAC; APT B - 2019 Roof, 2018 HVAC, renovated kitchen with new appliances), but also allowing the next owner to put their personal touch on the home. This ideal location is convenient to shopping, schools, parks and entertainment for home buyers or is a great investment opportunity - do not miss this one before it is...
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
1003 Hiawatha Drive, Tallahassee, FL Click here to Get Directions$225,000 4 Baths - 0.25 acres Lot Photos Maps & Local Schools Print Nestled in Southeast Tallahassee, this fantastic three bedroom, two bath lives large with a well appointed kitchen with updated appliances and breakfast nook opening into the living room, a separate dining or additional living space or office space, vaulted ceilings in the private & oversized master suite upstairs with his-and-hers closets, interior laundry and an abundance of windows throughout the home that allow for much desired natural light. Updates have been completed (2020 HVAC and duct work, 2019 Roof & 2021 Water Heater). This ideal location is convenient to downtown, shopping, parks and entertainment for home buyers, or is a great investment opp...
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By John Stehmeyer
(Riverking Custom Painting)
Better Homes & Gardens   Though white walls can be boring, it might still be intimidating to commit to a color. Yet, adding color with paint is inexpensive and generally a do-it-yourself project.   From Vanilla to Vibrant   Many new homes come with a boring "plain vanilla" kitchen. Yet look at what color can do. Formerly white cabinets have a new coat of red and walls sport a fresh coat of Provencal gold.
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
The “Lucky 13th” edition of the Tallahassee Real Estate Newsletter goes out to subscribers today. If you (or somebody you know) would like to receive the newsletter each time it is published, all you have to do is fill out your name and email address in the right sidebar of the Tallahassee Real Estate Blog. Once you confirm your subscription, you will receive the monthly newsletter right in your email inbox. It has been a while since we have reported on new home sales in the Tallahassee real estate market. This historically important piece of the Tallahassee economy has been hit very hard since the market started to fall in 2006. Most new home inventory has been consumed, and Tallahassee home builders have not been quick to add more inventory to a market filled with a glut of homes for ...
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By John Stehmeyer
(Pro Players Realty)
Mendi, her sisters, and her parents needed a home in Tallahassee. They came to Pro Players Realty. Now they’re closing on one with 4 bedrooms and 5 acres. Mendi was so excited she drew us the picture you see above. Sometimes being remarkable pays off for more than just yourself. For more heart warming stories please vist our Real Estate Blog
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By John Stehmeyer
(Riverking Custom Painting)
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
Do people who report on real estate market activity actually think about what they are doing? I understand the concept of sensationalism in reporting, where a newspaper can sell more copy with an exciting headline. Today's Business Section Of The Tallahassee Democrat In the real estate report pictured below, a reporter's message is that the market improved.   Today's Real Estate Blog - Tallahassee Democrat In the real estate blog pictured below, I report the actual activity in Tallahassee. Still declining, though not as bad.     Do Not Mislead With Real Estate Reporting I get the fact that confident consumers buy more. I really do. But I also think that the average consumer has a brain and will only fall for fictitious reporting for a while. That garbage needs to be in the past, and rea...
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By John Stehmeyer
(Pro Players Realty)
The key to a successful real estate agent, and any business really, is being remarkable. Remarkable is all about exceeding expectations. You do this by endearing yourself to clients, by doing something original. People talk. Impress them enough and your business will go viral. The best part about viral is that it quickly becomes your best advertiser. If you, your business, or your product generate buzz that buzz will do more for your profit margins than any TV, print or radio advertisement ever could.  Be original. Be remarkable. You’ll be remembered.   For more insights and ongoings please check out our Tallahassee Real Estate blog.  
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
  You will never find me writing or speaking as an expert in politics. As a matter of fact, I will go on record saying that I have a hard time paying attention to politics at any level, even though it has tremendous implications on the health and wealth of my family, my business, and my investments. But I do know about real estate. I have never found anybody that studies the Tallahassee housing market any harder than I do. I am not the smartest guy in the world, but I have done my homework when it comes to the real estate market. So consider this my “up front disclosure” when I talk about politics, leadership, and the Tallahassee real estate market. Tallahassee Lacks Leadership If you have a solid job, you might not be feeling the pinch that many others have been working through over th...
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
I was helping one of our CENTURY 21 real estate agents explain current market conditions to a customer the other day and I was locked into a debate on current and future trends in the Tallahassee housing market. This customer is very intelligent and has been a builder in the Tallahassee housing market for many, many years. He expressed that “all of his friends in real estate” believed the market was rebounding and that homes were already starting to appreciate. Obviously, I disagreed. Like his friends in real estate, I wish the housing market had returned to appreciation, but it is simply not true. This is something that we can (and do) measure. As a matter of fact, this real estate blog and our Tallahassee Real Estate Market Report are dedicated to the study of the Tallahassee housing...
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By John Stehmeyer
(Pro Players Realty)
A few weeks ago we shared our list of 20 ways to add value to your home. What if you want to sell that home? Today we’re sharing 5 easy steps to take if you want to sell your home. 1. Clean like a fiend. It’s next to godliness right? This is something that absolutely must be done if you want anyone to take a serious look at your home. It’s cheap, around $10-$20 in cleaning supplies, and the benefits are enormous. 2. Depersonalize. Remove those family photos, dry erase boards with wacky stuff written on them, etc… You may think it’s unnecessary because it adds a personal touch but believe me it takes concentration away from the house when buyers spend time looking at your photos. We want them concentrating on your home! 3. Professional Staging. This step isn’t for everyone but if you ca...
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
Lately, we have identified the fact that it appears that we’ve reached the bottom of the housing market and in fact, we are seeing signs of increased home buyer activity. Yesterday’s blog included real estate graphs that showed a rise in closed home sales as well as an increase in the new pending contracts., so I received a few comments and feedback from our regular readers. One such comment/question about real estate in Tallahassee, Florida came from “Buddy” who wrote: Joe…. Many of the Real Estate agents I talk to are experiencing an up-tic in activity, but most of them say it is in the $400K and below market on housing, and little or no activity in finished lot sales. I wonder if the data stream you are looking at can shed any light on the higher priced ranges for house sales, and ha...
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By John Stehmeyer
(Riverking Custom Painting)
Better Homes & Gardens   Update the Furniture   If the wood surface is already painted or varnished, remove dirt or wax buildup with a household cleaner and rinse. Sand rough areas and wipe away dust with a tack cloth. Apply two coats of stain-blocking primer and allow it to dry between coats. Roll or brush on two coats of latex paint in the direction of the wood grain. Use a brush to finish the surface with smooth strokes.   Painted Rugs Base-coat your rug material if desired. After the base coat dries, use a straightedge to guide your stencil placement. Apply your design in a contrasting color with a stencil brush and stencil, cleaning the stencil before moving it to a new section. When the paint is dry, seal and protect the design with clear polyurethane.   Redo a Cabinet Spray paint...
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
We have been monitoring the daily home sales in the Tallahassee MLS for many years now, watching first in shock as the numbers climbed to unprecedented levels, and then in horror as they fell well below anything we had every seen in over 20 years of tracking the Tallahassee housing market. Daily Home Buyer Activity Seems To Have Stopped Falling By tracking daily closed home sales, we can identify the unit home sales trends nearly to the day of a cycle change. This first real estate graph shows us the 365 day trend of daily home buyer activity. Daily Home Buyer Activity Bottomed, Heading Higher? In order to really see the change that has occurred in the daily home sales trend, we can look to the zoom of the graph above. The graph below shows daily home buyer activity for the past ten mon...
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
Yesterday’s blog post regarding non arms length home sales in Tallahasseedistressed properties in the Tallahassee housing market. We saw that the ratio of arms length home sales to non arms length home sales continues to grow, thus creating concern that the shadow inventory of homes in Tallahassee is also growing. With this in mind, I started digging around the recorded home sales with the hopes of finding something that might be useful in gauging this growth. highlighted some serious concerns about the growth of Finding Ways To Track Distressed Property Levels The first thing I thought about is worthy of today’s entire blog post. I figured that we should take a look at the trend of people who are giving their homes back to the lender. There is a legal way to do this and it is called su...
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By John Stehmeyer
(Riverking Custom Painting)
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By John Stehmeyer
(Riverking Custom Painting)
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
The time has come again to look at Tallahassee neighborhoods to see what is happening. We like to do this every month or so in order to identify the hottest selling subdivisions in Tallahassee, as well as see if any trends are occurring. We compiled all of the existing home sales in Tallahassee (meaning no new home sales, only resales) and separated them by whether or not they were “arms length” sales or not. As a reminder, arms length sales are home transfers which are freely entered into by parties who don’t have a special relationship or control over one another. Arms Length Home Sales Are Fair Market Sales An arm’s length sale is indicated by the fairness of price, conditions, and other terms of the agreement. For example, an agreement between relatives or sales involving a deal on ...
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
Reader feedback is the heart and soul of the Tallahassee Real Estate Blog, and today we’ll focus on a lengthy reply to perhaps the most trafficked real estate blog that we have posted in over a year. A little more than a month ago, I wrote an analogy of the current real estate market entitled “Real Estate and Lemonade” and we have seen over four thousand visitors to this article thus far. Recently, reader “Lopez” wrote a long comment to “Real Estate and Lemonade” which can be viewed by clicking on the link and then scrolling to the bottom of the page. Rather than list the comment in its entirety, I have copied a few clips and provided my thoughts. Respectfully, I think Sr. Lopez and I operate off of two very different sets of beliefs. So, by the numbers, let’s see where we agree and dis...
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By John Stehmeyer
(Pro Players Realty)
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(Riverking Custom Painting)
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
We’ve been watching the lis pendens filings stack up for quite some time, knowing that foreclosures would eventually have to follow. It appears that the time is upon us. Banks now seem to be making the decision to follow through on the foreclosures that were previously just being shelved. Tallahassee Year Over Year Foreclosures On The Rise There were 56 foreclosures in Tallahassee that were posted during the month of August, which is up 273% compared to the 15 that were closed in August of 2008. To get an idea of what Tallahassee foreclosure activity looks like in a real estate graph, the blue field below shows it quite clearly. Additionally, Tallahassee lis pendens filings were up 21% with 160 lis pendens filed in August compared to the 132 that were filed in August of 2008. Just as a ...
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