For Your Convenience - 07/30/07 12:25 PM
Hey guys! Just wanted to to talk about an issue that I have been running into lately. We all know that it is the buyers decission on who they choose as their lender, as it should be. However, choosing a local lender that understands the market and most importantly the contract
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Chris Chaback - Tallahassee Among Nations Best for Business - 07/30/07 10:19 AM
Hi All!I thought you would like to view this article about Tallahassee and Leon County. I think this goes a long way to helping you see some of the opportunities Tallahassee has to offer. It does not matter if you live in the NE, NW, SE, or SW of Tallahasssee, or
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Joanna Schmidtchen Blog - But Can You Afford The Taxes on That New House? - 07/27/07 02:30 PM
When considering the expenses of that new home, remember that the current real estate taxes will most likely not be the same for you if you purchase that home! Watch the Save Our Homes and Tax Shock Video: http://www.leonpa.org/index.cfm and estimate new tax amount. Under the "Search" tab, enter the property address
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Renee Chaback -Tallahassee showing in the Northeast - 07/27/07 11:29 AM
Hi Everyone,I recently showed a cute Cape Cod style home in Foxcroft. Yet it had nice curb appeal, the outside did not do the home justice. It was very refreshing on the inside. Nice family room and kitchen area, plus 2 masters down and an enclosed sunroom. Very neat and turnkey.
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Joanna Schmidtchen Blog - Sellers, Shhh, Don't Say It! - 07/26/07 05:34 PM
I recently showed a property where the 'chatty' seller chose to be present for the viewing. Here's some advice for you sellers...When a Prospective Buyer is at your door, and you open with a big smile and say,"Hi!... Thanks for coming ... Come on in." You should probable stop there. I'm not talking about hiding
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Chris Chaback - Investment Seminar Wed Aug 1 - 07/25/07 10:44 PM
Hey Folks!Just wanted to give you Investors, and those who are thinking about investing in the NE, SE, SW, NW of Tallahassee, Leon, Gadsden, Jefferson, Wakulla, and Franklin Counties, there will be an Investor Seminar on Wed. Aug 1, 2007 at the Keller Williams Office.This is an RSVP Event. See the
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Renee Chaback-Tallahassee homes in the Northeast - - 07/25/07 12:12 PM
Hi Everyone,Looking for a beautiful home in the NE of Tallahassee? Wow you should see the one I just showed in Summerbrooke Subdivision. First this brick home is located in one of the most desirable areas in Tally. It has 4 bedrooms, dining,large kitchen, formal living, 2 family rooms, one of which leads
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Joanna Schmidtchen Blog - Sellers Need An Edge in Today's Market - 07/24/07 08:40 PM
As a Buyers Specialist, I take potential Buyers through many homes. I see the same things happen which make Buyers decide to move onto the next home... Sellers, Listen up! SHOWCASE YOUR HOME... In spite of how frequently this mistake is addressed, its presence is still widespread. Make your home look as pleasant as
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Chris Chaback - Lasting Improvements - 07/24/07 12:43 PM
Hey Folks! I cam across this article about home improvements (Hardwood Floors, Plumbing Fixtures, Decks...etc.). There are a lot of investment opportunities in the NE, SE, NW, SW of Leon County and the counties of Wakulla, Jefferson, Gadsden, and Franklin, so I thought you might like to see how long these things last.... For a
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New Construction in Crawfordville - 07/24/07 12:36 PM
Hello Everyone! Just wanted to drop a line and tell you about a New Construction listing that we have out in Crawfordville. I showed it this weekend and It is a great value at only $128,500!You can definately get more for your money out in Wakulla County. This home is 1223 sq.ft
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Chris Chaback - Tallahassee Real Estate Investing Opportunity - 07/20/07 10:25 PM
Hi All,I wanted to take a moment and discuss a neat little lead generation tool for the Real Estate Investor that is taking place in Tallahassee, Leon County, and other areas of the country.The emotional concern in the Real Estate market place by some is creating an opportunity for others.Some people
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Kierston Schultz - Finding Financing - 07/19/07 01:55 PM
There are a number of people out there who don't think that they stand a chance of having a slice of the American Dream.....Home Ownership. Well, I want to point out one resource that I don't believe is explored as often as it should be, and that is The Tallahassee Lending
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Joanna Schmidtchen - Thinking of a Free Home Evaluation from Zillow.com? - 07/18/07 10:00 PM
In a publicized statement, zillow.com announced that it would be accurate only two-thirds of the time, though even then they may miss that "accurate" value by 10%. An unrepresented seller mistakenly thinks that they can save money by avoiding a Realtor commission. This is not true if the price is wrong
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Chris Chaback - Closing Day Glitches from FAR - 07/14/07 09:51 PM
Hi Folks! Wow...good article...hope your using a Realtor - Buyer Specialist! We on The Rivers Team take Tallahassee Real Estate seriously. We take care of these issues so they can be avoided. How to avoid closing-day glitchesNORTH PALM BEACH, Fla. - July 12, 2007 - After months of hunting
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Chris Chaback - Tallahassee Home Prices and NAR Expectations - 07/14/07 09:43 PM
Hi All!This is going to be a little long, but I think worth the mention...A lot of folks are under the impression the prices are falling in Tallahassee and Leon County. So, I looked for myself, and this is what I found for the month of June ('06 vs '07). These
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Chris Chaback - Florida Family Disaster Plan - 07/14/07 09:27 PM
Hi All!I was talking to one of my customers and they mentioned they were just finishing up on the "Family Disaster Plan"....Yup we do have to be prepared in Tallahassee/Leon County.I know I blogged about Hurricane Preparedness the other day, so I thought I would follow it up with this link.http://floridadisaster.org/family/This
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Joanna Schmidtchen - Interest Only Mortgages, Interested? - 07/13/07 10:59 AM
Is principal reduction on your loan necessary? Not for everyone, especially if planning to sell in a few years. More home buyers are betting on steady appreciation gains and opting for Interest-only mortgages. Why they work.... Interest-only mortgages (as well as all mortgages) are consumer driven, and in our area and
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Joanna Schmidtchen - "As-Is" Defined - 07/12/07 08:38 PM
There seems to be a bit of confusion lately about what an "As-is sale" is. I think because the meaning has changed over the years."As-is" used to mean... "Let the Buyer Beware!" and it became a substitute for full disclosure of any material facts negatively affecting the property. In Summary, "Do
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Chris Chaback - Hurricane Checklist/Tallahassee FL - 07/07/07 03:41 PM
Hey Folks!I was just in my local bank her in beautiful NE Tallahassee, and picked up a copy of a Hurricane Checklist that was put out by one of our local TV Stations.check out this link http://www.wcti12.com/hurricane_checklist.htmWe usually are not at great risk for a direct hit, but we do get
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Chris Chaback - Closing Issues - 07/02/07 10:52 AM
Hi Folks,I just wanted to take a moment and discuss some things with regards to closings. This is not a live all end all, but just a little FYI.Closing Dates - It is not the best idea to close at the end of a month, or late on a Friday. I
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Chris Chaback - Bidding Wars (ditto)/Agents - 07/02/07 10:32 AM
Hey Folks...I wanted to piggy back on Kierston's Blog on Bidding Wars...I have see the same thing with the Customers I have been working with in the NE and NW (FSU/TCC Market).Some of this is due to good quality homes price right, and some of it is Agent fueled. I have
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