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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)
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)
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 Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
30 Sand Pine Cir, Midway, FL Click here to Get Directions$290000 3 Beds - 2 Baths - 10890 sqft Lot Photos Maps & Local Schools Print 2 hr notice for easy showings** **Heated/Cooled space in garage not included in sq ftg and can easily be removed** This turnkey All Brick property seems to tick all the boxes for convenience and comfort. Its close proximity to the highway, as well as its short commute of roughly 25min to the Capital and FSU stadium, make it incredibly desirable location. And with the added bonus of savings on property taxes and utilities, it's not just a great home but also a smart investment. Plus, knowing that the HVAC system was replaced in 2014 and the property has only been owner-occupied adds to its appeal. Follow This Home
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
  For those of you who are regular readers, today is an important day because of a new trend that has been brewing in real estate in the Tallahassee, Florida market. For new readers, you might just learn something that you could and should apply to your own housing market. We keep a very close eye on housing inventory in the Tallahassee real estate market, because we know that inventory levels will dictate the direction in which home values travel. If inventory levels are too low, buyers have to fight over what is available, and prices rise. If inventory levels are too high, then buyers have many options, and prices fall. The inventory of homes for sale in Tallahassee has been declining for quite some time, as our market has been grossly over-built during the boom market of a few years ...
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
I love it when we get feedback from readers, as they do a much better job of guiding this blog than I can do from my viewpoint at ground level of the Tallahassee real estate market. I often get insight that I would not have been able to generate among my peers with whom I interact on a regular basis. One reader has popped me comments and questions from time to time and I value his insight. “Steven R.” sent the following message after yesterday’s blog: Joe, I think your assumptions about when we’ll be back to normal may be too conservative (what me? Conservative? Click Here to Read More)
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
Guest Blog Post By Summer Munyon I recently had an enlightening conversation with a Professor of Business at Florida State University. He said that he advises his students to purchase and sell real estate as soon as they can afford the venture. Why? I assumed he would give me the same reasons that people are always told to invest in real estate: don’t throw your money away with rent, tax credits, long-term investment opportunities, paint rooms the color you choose, etc. No, this long-term real estate investor pointed to agent weaknesses. Click Here To Read The Professors Advice  
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By Michael Lee
(Frog Realty)
Again this week a home inspection has proven vital for a buyer of mine.  No, there were not any major defects found that are going to blow up the sale.  There were some things discovered that could have been issues later-and will not become so-because we will deal with them now. To me this is the beauty of the home inspection.  Not that they are infallible, but they are certainly not deal busters like many real estate professionals feel. Maybe it is a result of me not being a particularly handy fellow, but I am always relieved by the news of the inspection-whether I am the listing or buying Realtor.  Always of proponent of clearing the air, the home inspection provides wonderful news, even if the remedy is expensive. If you have a problem or potential problem and you are the homeowner, ...
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By Carol Palacios
(Century 21 Manausa & Associates)
Details Photo Gallery View Rooms 32303-Tallahassee (Unnamed Areas) MLS #192385 FOR SALE$348,900 Price Reduced! Century 21 First Realty Joe Manausa - Tallahassee Real EstateEmail Joe Manausa - Work: 850-386-2001Cell: 850-523-6178Fax: 850-383-6400 More Photos(6) 1 Quick Links Virtual Tour Request More Info Email Listing More Photos(6) Details Address: 3304 Northshore Circle Type: Residential Style: 2 Story Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4 Suite: No Living Area: 2,916 square feet Year Built: 1963 More Details Description Gorgeous older home with great bones and unlimited possibilities on Lake Jackson. New Paint and many updates. Rich wood floors and pecky cypress paneled office. Fireplace. Bright sunroom off upstairs master bedroom with fantastic lake view. 1.8 acre beautiful lot with incredible ...
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By John Stehmeyer
(Riverking Custom Painting)
Painting expert Brian Santos reveals the formula for buying enough paint for your project. Read more in his new book, "Painting Secrets." From Painting Secrets from Brian Santos The Wall Wizard         Author Brian Santos Q. How much paint should I buy? Brian Santos: If you're not a numbers person, the following steps may sound like gibberish. Just take it slowly and break out each step -- at the end you'll arrive at an accurate estimate for the amount of paint you need.         Simple Calculation: 1. Calculate the square footage of the surfaces to be painted. Measure the length and width of the room and determine its perimeter, which is the distance all around the room. For example, if the room is 13 feet wide and 18 feet long, its perimeter is 62 feet (13 feet + 13 feet + 18 feet + 18...
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
I keep coming across articles and getting comments from readers about with whom we should place the blame for this declining real estate market. I have read that it is the banks’ fault for making money too easy to borrow. I have read that it’s the builders’ fault for building too many homes. I have even read (heaven forbid)  that it’s the REALTORs’ fault for hyping real estate as if it could never be bad. So, I decided I would read-up on this thought and try to truly discover the culprit in this crime of the century. I, like many other readers and real estate professionals would love to bring to light the guilty party so that we have somebody to throw darts at during our pity pity party.   Click Here For The Undeniable Truth Behind What Toppled The Housing Market  
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
I wrote a blog article last year about predicting future home sales based upon a correlation between population growth and home sales. I was/am trying to create a model that should demonstrate, over time, the amount of sales we should expect in the Tallahassee real estate market. Today I am going to update that model with new information. I want to invite your feedback, criticism, support or arguments in any capacity to help move this model forward. I suspect that with enough feedback, we might be able to build a workable model that should identify future home sales to a fairly accurate degree. So please, use the “Leave A Reply” section at the end of this post and give us some feedback! The real shocker that this model is showing is that 2008 was not the bottom. As a matter of fact, it...
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By John Stehmeyer
(Riverking Custom Painting)
Satisfaction with a finished paint job depends on careful preparation. In fact, 90 percent of your work must be done at the beginning stages. From the magazine, Remodeling Products Guide       Estimating Paint Needs Paint is a good thing, but you can have too much of it. And the paint store will not take back extra gallons of that lovely orchid tint you selected. For a rough estimate of how much paint you'll need, measure the room's perimeter (in feet) and multiply that number by the wall height in feet. From this result, subtract 20 square feet for each door and 14 square feet for each window. Divide that number by the spreading rate listed on the paint can. That's the number of gallons you'll need. There's an Einsteinian formula for calculating how much trim paint you'll need, but mos...
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By John Stehmeyer
(Riverking Custom Painting)
Here's some paint additive and prep advice from home improvement gurus Heidi Baker and Eden Jarrin of Be Jane. From Do It Yourself Paint Additives We posed our most perplexing paint questions to Heidi Baker and Eden Jarrin of Be Jane. These savvy DIYers dish out projects, products, news, and more advice at their Web site, www.bejane.com.   Dear Janes,I am getting ready to paint most of my house and one of my friends was telling me about an additive that I should add to my paint. I just can't remember what it was she was talking about. Can you tell me what it is?Pam M. Dear Pam,We can tell you about several beneficial additives for your paint:   •1.            Insulation. Insulation powders (Insuladd, www.insuladd.com, is one we like) can be added to most interior or exterior paints or p...
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By Carol Palacios
(Century 21 Manausa & Associates)
Details Photo Gallery View Rooms 32317-Tallahassee (Lake Cassie) MLS #192743 FOR SALE$274,900 Century 21 First Realty Joe Manausa - Tallahassee Real EstateEmail Joe Manausa - Work: 850-386-2001Cell: 850-523-6178Fax: 850-383-6400 More Photos(12) 1 Quick Links Virtual Tour Request More Info Email Listing More Photos(12) Details Address: 1824 Benado Lomas Type: Residential Style: Single Story Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Suite: No Living Area: 2,137 square feet Year Built: 2004 More Details Description SHORT SALE! All offers pending lien holder's approval. Beautiful like new home with plenaty of space in and out. Large Open floor plan, kitchen has large eat in area, spacious bedrooms including master bedroom with sitting area - screened porch with deck. On over an acre in gated community - La...
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By John Stehmeyer
(Riverking Custom Painting)
Painting expert Brian Santos says the key to testing paint samples is in the light. Read more in his new book, "Painting Secrets." From Painting Secrets from Brian Santos The Wall Wizard     Author Brian Santos Q. What is the best way to try a color before you paint, and why does paint sometimes look different from the paint chips? Brian Santos: You probably selected the color by looking at it under a different type or intensity of light than what's in your room. Sunlight, daylight, fluorescent light, halogen light, and incandescent light affect colors differently. So bring the sample card into the room you intend to paint and look at its several times during the day. See how the color looks using different kinds of artificial light before making a final decision.     Quick Tip To get a...
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
  The Southwood Subdivision is the most active neighborhood in Tallahassee in terms of number of homes sold each year (according to the Tallahassee Board of REALTORs Multiple Listing Service (MLS)), so I like to look at it from time to time. So this morning I figured it was time. Paralleling the rest of the Tallahassee housing market, Southwood is seeing reduced unit sales and dropping prices. Some of the largest price drops found in the Tallahassee MLS are for Southwood homes, mostly due to the abundance of supply as well as Southwood being a relatively new (ish) neighborhood. Home builders were dumping inventory, allowing buyers to buy a new home in Southwood cheaper than most of the resales on the market. This is not good if you are a Southwood homeowner.   Click Here To See Southwoo...
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By Carol Palacios
(Century 21 Manausa & Associates)
Details Photo Gallery View Rooms 32308-Tallahassee (Glen Hawk) MLS #192731 FOR SALE$140,000 Century 21 First Realty Joe Manausa - Tallahassee Real EstateEmail Joe Manausa - Work: 850-386-2001Cell: 850-523-6178Fax: 850-383-6400 More Photos(12) 1 Quick Links Virtual Tour Request More Info Email Listing More Photos(12) Details Address: 2973 Viking Way Type: Residential Style: Single Story Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Suite: No Living Area: 1,185 square feet Year Built: 2001 More Details Description SHORT SALE! All offers pending lien holder's approval of a short sale. NE contemporary with open floor plan. Cathedral ceilings, breakfast bar, spacious, well maintained home on cul-de-sac. Please contact occupant with 1 hour notice for showings- very young child at home.More Description Brokered a...
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By John Stehmeyer
(Riverking Custom Painting)
Painting expert Brian Santos shares his secret for altering paint scent. Read more in his new book, "Painting Secrets." From Painting Secrets from Brian Santos The Wall Wizard       Author Brian Santos Q. I hate the smell of paint -- can you help? Brian Santos: I've been painting all my life and I still do not like the smell of paint! Here's a tip: To every quart of interior latex paint, add four drops of vanilla extract. You can also use other extracts, such as peppermint, as long as the alcohol in the ingredients is methyl alcohol, which is formulated to mix with water. Do not use perfume or other alcohol-based fragrances; they won't mix properly with water-based
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
Whenever we work with families with children, who want to buy a home in Tallahassee, invariably one of the most important criterion that they use in the home selection process is the school zone in which the home falls. Everybody has their own opinions on what school is hot and what school is not, but maybe real estate supply and demand can show us what Tallahassee home buyers think! Reminder: The Tallahassee Real Estate Newsletter Is Being Mailed On Monday Don’t miss this great, Free Resource!  Subscribe Today! After downloading all of the active listings in the Tallahassee Board of Realtors Multiple Listing Service (MLS) as well as all of the sales for the previous 12 months, I was able to assemble a supply and demand analysis for every Elementary, Middle and High School zone in Leon ...
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By John Stehmeyer
(Riverking Custom Painting)
Good products, good preparation, and proper application are the keys to colors that last. From Remodel By Becky Mollenkamp     1. Spend more for quality. The accrued costs of frequent repainting cancel the "savings" you enjoy by buying the cheap stuff. Good-quality paints cost more because they have a higher percentage of titanium dioxide, which determines covering ability, and other additives that increase durability. The heavier bodies of high-end paints help them go on smoother, splatter less, and resist fading. 2. Look at luster. Sheen refers to the degree of shine. Generally, the higher the gloss, the better the finish will stand up to stains, abrasions, and cleaning. Choosing sheen can be a matter of personal preference, but there are some general guidelines to follow. Flat paint ...
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
I was up early this morning, reading a bunch of great real estate blogs from around the country. I find a lot of useful ideas and information by scanning the work of other real estate professionals across the country. One blog that I find myself returning to from time to time is the The Phoenix Real Estate Guy because his writing style is so easy to read. Today, he was ‘ranting’ about one of his favorite pet peeves. You see, this guy really doesn’t understand why real estate agents post new listings (new homes for sale) in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) without a full complement of pictures. While I encourage you to enjoy his rant at the Phoenix Real Estate Guy, I also decided that this would make a great case study in which we would use actual numbers to determine the validity of ...
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By John Stehmeyer
(Riverking Custom Painting)
From Martha Stewart Living Painting a floor can give form to a room where everything is function, offset the formality of a living room, and restore life to a tired stairway. It is a bit of trompe l'oeil underfoot -- a visual pun that plays to an entire room.These floor projects illustrate the point. Though painting is still a practical solution for covering less-than-perfect floors, particularly those in upstairs hallways and bedrooms where second-quality lumber is often used, it can also lend comfort or drama to a space. In lieu of rugs, an all-white floor can seemingly enlarge and soften a living room where the focus is rightly on the decorations. It gives the room sparkle and intelligence, and can be applied to a modern space as easily as to a classical one.Bear in mind that, in the...
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By John Stehmeyer
(Riverking Custom Painting)
From Martha Stewart Living Painting a floor can give form to a room where everything is function. Before you start painting, take a long look at the shape of the room: The more complicated its layout -- the more radiators and hearths and pillars it has -- the less complicated the floor pattern should be. A home office, formerly a small bedroom, seems to be enlarged by a floor painted with oversize squares in closely related tones of blue and green.
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