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Selling your HOME in a BUYER'S market....Christina Butler, Buyer Specialist for the Rivers Team at Keller Williams Realty - 03/19/08 08:31 AM

So what can you do to give your house super appeal? For starters, you should: Set your price competitively. Offer incentives. If your carpet is old or outdated, offer a carpet allowance up front. If a potential buyer knows this right off the bat, they might be able to overlook the … (1 comments)

Which home renovations give the best value? - 03/17/08 07:14 PM

Remodeling Magazine has released its 2007 cost versus value report [www.costvsvalue.com].
So where is the value?
Across all projects, the share of construction costs recovered is down compared with last year, although the rate of decline has slowed. And some parts of the country are doing better than others.
That said, remodeling … (0 comments)

Wakulla County Commissioner Ed Brimner on New Homestead Exemption and Effect on the Budget - 03/13/08 04:49 PM

Commissioner Ed Brimer says "The new homestead exemption will reduce Wakulla Counties Budget by around 1.5 million dollars. When this law passed, the State assured us they would "hold harmless" small fiscally constrained counties-such as Wakulla County. Governor Crist did not put the money to do this into his budget. When … (0 comments)

Why it is a good time to buy... according to TIME Magazine - 03/12/08 10:04 AM

Hello All!
Warning: The article from TIME magazine linked below contains (gasp!) a POSITIVE outlook on real estate and explains why it's smart to buy now. It's long overdue! I hope you take a minute to read it and let me know your thoughts.
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1713483,00.html
p.s. Tallahassee homes appreciated last year and we expect gaines … (2 comments)

Do Real Wood floors add value to your home...Christina Butler The Rivers Team Buyer Specialist - 03/11/08 05:07 PM

Real Wood Floors: Add Value to Your Home
Did you know that homes with real wood floors sell faster and for more money than homes without wood floors?
It's true. In a survey of real estate agents across the country, 58% of agents surveyed agree that homes with wood floors sell for more … (2 comments)

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