I’m working with a cash buyer today, but I couldn’t help but thinking that a renter might consider this… a 203K renovation loan to purchase a distressed property could save them thousands,.. and double their investment value in 7 years AND enjoy a tax savings of $15,947. Just take a look at the chart below.

A purchase of 50K, Roll in the 30K for repairs with a 203K loan. Take a 15 year mortgage, and it will be paid off in 7 years… and look at the EQUITY in7 years!  I think the only thing left to say is, “When are we meeting to look at these properties?” The time to purchase a home is right, the properties are there, but you need to be ready to go! For an investment planning appointment contact me today.

Renting vs buying – 15 yr

How DO buyers search for homes?

This weekend, March 26-27th, 2011, Florida Realtors held a Statewide open house event. The entire weekend was a chance for buyers to see thousands of homes for sale from the panhandle to the Florida Keys. Locally, the Tallahassee Board of Realtors have over 245 homes open for buyers and sellers to view.

However, there are some facts that I wonder if others have noticed.  Local Realtors have had months to prepare for this weekend. Many of us are participating by holding multiple houses open, using this opportunity to showcase as many of their listings as possible. Yet, inevitably, there are those who elected not to participate. There are also reports from others of open houses with no attendance, others open for 2 – 4 hours with one showing, etc. (more…)

Gorgeous Horses, Disciplined Riders and Horse Loving Fans

Red Hills Horse Trials began yesterday, March 10th and runs through Sunday, March 13, 2011.  Competitive riders from 11 countries and 28 States are in attendance and will compete in events such as dressage performances and cross-country races. (more…)

It started a year ago, when I began looking for a way to showcase a beautiful contemporary home in Tallahassee, FL. It was a custom designed home with distinct industrial architecture. It was the perfect backdrop for beautiful art, and that’s where the idea was born. I decided to hold a non-traditional open house, feature two local artists, Bev Shots, with Lester Hutt and Tire Swing Designs with Lucas VanSickle. It was a successful event resulting in over 50 people who came through the home and who were able to meet and greet the artists while previewing the listing.

This year, we will repeat the event only on a larger scale. Seven featured homes for sale in Myers Park, Tallahassee, FL will be open for tours and works from over 20 artists will be on display, many represented by the artists themselves.  Works by Missionary Mary Proctor, Lucas Vansickle, Sandy Proctor, and more will be showcased. Complete Schedule of homes and list of Artists – PRINTABLE FLYER.

Saturday March 5, 11am - 4pm

I have a new listing located at 832 Governor’s Drive which is a home lovingly maintained and whose gardens were lovingly planned by a Master Gardner/owner on tour in the historic Myers Park are and on the tour. There are a Seven  homes for sale in this neighborhood, all of which are unique and have beautiful architectural design features reminiscent of early craftsman and millwrights. See all Myers Park Homes for Sale.

It’s springtime in Tallahassee, what a great time to revisit the open house and art show concept.  Myers park is on the fringe of the Tallahassee Art district. The location of this neighborhood is perfect for those who want urban tranquility. Myers park is Minutes from the Capitol, from shopping, groceries, restaurants, entertainment venues. Major renovations are taking place in the area beginning at Cascades Park which historically drew hundreds of visitors and residents to the Tallahassee capitol area.  This  enhancement and restoration of  the corridor along W. Gaines Street from downtown to just beyond the art district almost to FSU’s Doak Campbell Stadium is underway. The Gaines Street Revitalization Plan is sure to help bring life to downtown Tallahassee.

You might want to begin your weekend on Friday, March 4th  at 10 am by attending the Grand Opening of the Lafayette Street Pedestrian tunnel. A much needed access point for pedestrians and cyclists navigating Lafayette Street.

Later Friday night begins this year’s inaugural Art Showcase Trolley running on First Fridays. Two trolleys provide hop-on-hop-off services at the following locations: