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tallahassee: Short Sales - 09/03/08 04:32 PM
Short Sales
 
What is a short sale? "A short sale is a sales transaction in which the seller's mortgage lender agrees to accept a payoff of less than the balance due on the loan," according to the California Association of REALTORS®. "A short sale may or may not involve a … (0 comments)

tallahassee: Misconceptions about the "credit crisis" - 05/05/08 08:20 PM
You've watched the news and read about it in the papers. You know, the "credit crisis" and how buyers need 20 percent down in order to buy a home? And even if you found a buyer with 20 percent down, lenders aren't making loans anyway. So, why bother, right? Wrong!
We're right smack … (1 comments)

tallahassee: Going Green - 04/09/08 01:02 PM
Green is Good!
The Rivers team has recently "gone green" by changing our method of Marketing.  Now instead of mailing out post cards to our clients informing them of new socials or community fund raising activities, we now notify our clients by email. At first, our clients gave us some grief; who … (1 comments)

tallahassee: Curb Appeal - 04/07/08 03:47 PM
Ever want to get inside the head of a buyer?  As a buyers specialist with the rivers team, sometimes I feel like I know exactly what they are thinking.
Here's the scenario:
We drive up to house A, in the neighborhood they want to live in.  The first thing you see when you … (0 comments)

tallahassee: How to create a bidding war in a buyers market - 04/02/08 07:41 AM
 
Hello All,
I have had a whirlwind 24 hrs and thought I'd share. I was contacted a few months ago by some folks thinking of selling. They have a beautiful home in a great neighborhood and have kept it in relatively good shape. We met and had a conversation about price and condition. The end … (5 comments)

tallahassee: 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)

tallahassee: 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)

tallahassee: Outdoor Rooms - 02/18/08 09:03 PM
After a couple of warm spring-like days, the dropping temperatures remind us that it is still winter.  Despite that thought, I am beginning to see buds on the Bradford pears and dreaming of beautiful Tallahassee days soon to come.
Now is the best time to begin planning for your outdoor retreat.  A … (0 comments)

tallahassee: New Construction Inventory in Tallahassee, FL - 02/18/08 05:37 PM
 
Hello All! 
With all the talk of new construction inventory I thought it may be interesting to look at the levels here in Tallahassee. In all of Tallahassee there are currently 285 new construction detached single family new construction (built 2007 or 2008) homes available through our local MLS. There are 33 pendings … (3 comments)

tallahassee: FSBO - Updated Home in the Northeast - 10/10/07 02:07 PM
Hello all!
 I wanted to tell you about a for sale by owner I previewed this week. It is a 3bedroom, 2bath home with 1989 square feet in northeast Tallahassee. It features new appliances, countertops, crown molding, updated bathrooms and more! The floorplan has a formal dining room, large family room, eat-in … (0 comments)

tallahassee: Tallahassee Home for Sale by Owner - 10/02/07 08:00 PM

Here is a home that I have recently previewed.  It is in a great location in northeast Tallahassee.  This stucco 4 bedroom/2 bath home has over 2500 square feet. The extra large master suite includes 2 walk-in closets. You can entertain in style with the oval shaped pool and screened back porch … (4 comments)

tallahassee: FSBO - Home with Acreage in Tallahassee - 09/30/07 04:35 PM
Hi all! I wanted to tell you about a great for sale by owner home I just previewed. It is a large 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on just over 5 acres. The wrap around front porch is perfect for enjoying nature in this wooded, tranquil setting. The floorplan is open … (0 comments)

tallahassee: Pool Homes! - 09/27/07 03:27 PM
Hello Everyone!
Summer is officially over, but the heat hasn't subsided quite yet.  Wouldn't it be wonderful to take a dip from the convenience of your own home!  Well, below is the link to all of the pool homes in the NE of Tallahassee under $300,000.
Call with any questions
Kierston 850-294-0777
Click Here to … (4 comments)

tallahassee: 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 … (0 comments)

tallahassee: 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 … (1 comments)

tallahassee: Renee Chaback -Preview Northeast home in Tallahassee, Florida - 03/28/07 09:45 AM
 
Hi Everyone,
I previewed a home yesterday in the Northeast of Tallahassee.  It was in the North Hampton subdivision.  Great location.  Close to shopping, restaurants, etc..
Beautiful home situated in a tranquil neighborhood. 3 or 4 Bedrooms, Greatroom w/ fireplace opens onto screened porch to sparkling pool with lushly landscaped privately fenced backyard. … (0 comments)

tallahassee: Renee Chaback Midtown Townhomes in Tallahassee - 03/23/07 12:21 PM
Hi Everyone,
Midtown Living in Tallahassee -Be close to everything!
LUXURIOUS Townhouses in MIDTOWN - 1 mile north of TMH in a quiet natural setting. This is your golden opportunity! NEW CONSTRUCTION w/ NUMEROUS UPGRADES & City Gas! Live in luxury without giving up the space.Yearly HOA fees include exterior of home, lawn, … (0 comments)

tallahassee: Renee Blog Comments from a Buyer in Tallahassee, Florida - 03/22/07 04:16 PM
Hey Everyone,
 Just thought I would share a few comments from a buyer that just closed with us. This is what it is all about! 
I am all moved in and I really like it here.  I have a whole list of things around the house that I need to work on but … (0 comments)

tallahassee: Northeast Tallahassee Residential Read Estate (New Construction) Mid-Town Living - 03/13/07 12:07 PM
I just took a look at a few Residential Real Estate Listings in the Northeast of Tallahassee.  The mid-town Subdivisions I was in were Pilckem Ridge and Townships One. 
Both of these Subdivisions are located off of Centerville Road just East of Blairstone Road in the Northeast of Tallahassee, and feed into … (0 comments)

tallahassee: Just Listed in Downtown Tallahassee - You can walk to the Capitol! - 03/12/07 08:05 AM
The Rivers Team just listed a great new property. You can walk to dowtown offices - it would be perfect for someone who works dowtown or enjoys urban living. Lots of charm. Here are details: 336 S. Franklin Street, Lafayette Town Homes, $135,000, 1BR/1BA, 601 sq ft, Built in 1948. Townhouse with lots of … (0 comments)

 
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