Where is Tallahassee, FL? How Do I Get To Tallahassee, FL?

“To read the papers and to listen to the news… one would think the country is in terrible trouble. You do not get that impression when you travel the back roads and the small towns do care about their country and wish it well.” Charles Kuralt, (American radio and television Correspondent and Journalist, 1934-1997)

It’s really not that hard to find Tallahassee, FL. If you think back, you learned about Tallahassee, FL in the  4th grade when you memorized the State Capitols. Yes, it’s still the Florida State Capitol!

There have even been quite a few songs written about Tallahassee, FL as well. Freddy Cannon in ”Tallahassee Lassie”; MayDay Parade in “Your Song” mentions “And all the Tallahassee skylines, they keep singing out a song;” Aerosmith in “Last Child”, “take me back to South Tallahassee”; T-Pain in “Tallahassee Love”,…but where is Tallahassee, Florida? These people know where to find Tallahassee!

Tallahassee, Florida is in Leon County which is in North Florida in the “Panhandle”. 203 ft. above sea level. 35 minutes to the Gulf of Mexico! 20 Minutes to the Georgia border. Tallahassee, FL is home of the Prime Meridian Marker from which all land surveys originate.

Is Tallahassee, FL close to you? How far of a drive is it?

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada to Tallahassee, FL 2300 miles  1 day

New York City to Tallahassee, FL  — 1096 Miles    18 hours 43 minutes

Atlanta, GA to Tallahassee FL   –  258 miles   4 hours 56 minutes

Chicago, IL to Tallahassee, FL  –  961 miles  16 hours 29 minutes

Missoula, MT to Tallahassee, FL  — 2411 miles  1 day 15 hours

Seattle, WA to Tallahassee, FL  — 2852 miles  1 day 23 hours

Denver, CO to Tallahassee, FL  — 1627 miles 1 day 3 hours

San Francisco, CA to Tallahassee, FL  2571 miles  1day 18 hours

Las Vegas, NV to Tallahassee, FL – 2059 miles  1 day 10 hours

Bar Harbor, ME to Tallahassee, FL  – 1599 miles  1 day 3 hours

Pittsburgh, PA to Tallahassee, FL  – 900 miles  16 hours 2 minutes

Memphis, TN to Tallahassee, FL  – 533 miles  9 hours 22 minutes

Dallas, TX to Tallahassee, FL  – 833 miles  14 hours 8 minutes

Mobile, AL to Tallahassee, FL  242 miles  4 hours 0 minutes

Panama City Beach, FL to Tallahassee, FL 111 miles  2 hours 11 minutes

Miami, FL to Tallahassee, FL  480 miles  7 hours 54 minutes

So, you see, Tallahassee, FL is accessible and incredible! Come visit…See what we have to offer and why I love living in Tallahassee, FL!  Thinking of moving to Tallahassee, FL? Ask for a FREE Tallahassee, FL Relocation Package, we’ll get one our to you immediately!

An Empty Nest is a great Investment!

A little gem of a listing is still on the market,just waiting for a parent of a student. Great home, neat, clean, new carpet, paint,appliances.. it’s amazing!  It’s near Florida State University and Tallahassee Community College,… and here’s a little about the home’s investment potential. (not to mention the fabulous peace of mind you could have!)

People! Let me break down a “Win-Win” for parents looking to send their kid to college and who think they want to purchase a home… or worse yet,.. rent for four years.

Option 1

Sales Price: $115,000

20% Down and a payment of $720/month Principle, Interest, Taxes and Insurance.

Rent $350/room ( yes that is low for Tallahassee, but let’s be conservative)

Profit: $330/month  ( you’ve just paid for your kids share,…..!)

So,.. You don’t have 20% Down…   Option 2:

Let’s go FHA, 3.5% Down

3.5% down and a payment of $900 month

3 kids, $350/month Rent

Profit: $150/month  – There’s the cable TV/Internet.

I love my job…. now someone needs to think like I think and we can celebrate you making money when it closes!  No loud music, no dirty laundry, no late night TV,.. their really in a great place… away from home!

Here’s the amazing house I am talking about 2108 Bullocks Run,.. and here’s another (should get $450/month for this one,..) at 2107 Old Bainbridge – even closer to FSU.

Today’s the first day in about 6 weeks that I have not held an open house in Tallahassee. Partly it’s because I’m procrastinating and need to work on my taxes before the drop-deal deadline tomorrow, and partly because I needed a break. As I am preparing for next weekend’s open houses, I had a few thoughts to share on them. Preparing for open houses is time consuming and expensive. With the internet, the success of live bodies in open houses is not what it used to be.

How does your Realtor prepare for an open house? 

Realtors have had to get very creative in promoting open houses. Traditional means of signs and flyers are just not enough in today’s world. Postcards and print advertising are expensive and less productive than ever. Realtors have largely turned to the  Internet to reach more people and to exposure your listing to many more people than ever before. Conversations generated around social media postings, special events are proving to bring buyers to homes and to cause people to inquire about homes than ever before. Because people do search for homes on the Internet, why not offer them every opportunity to find out about your open house on the Internet as well. Advance notice of live virtual tours during open houses are helpful. Signs are also certainly helpful, and placing them out a few days in advance to generate local passer-bys. (IF your community allows that!) (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:

Another Beautiful Condo in Northeast Tallahassee

The beauty of my job is that I get to work with sellers who have loved their homes. Loved homes, are maintained homes, clean homes, homes with character and appeal, and this condo at 4549 Barclay Lane in Barclay Condominiums subdivision is one of those homes, and now it is for sale and the sellers must move!

This home purchased as a first home, this sweet condo tucked away behind a white picket fence in a small, professional, family oriented condo complex has all the amenities that  a discerning buyer would want. Tranquil views, spaces designed for all the areas of living, it is sure to make a great home for someone all over again!

For more information on this great home at 4549 Barclay Lane in Tallahassee, FL  or to search other town-homes in the Northeast, contact Debbie Kirkland, Realtor today. Debbie’s online real estate website will allow you to customize your home search, have listings emailed directly to you and to save them in an organizer, you own online, virtual filing system. Debbie and her team are available and will schedule a convenient time to show you the homes that you find interesting.

Scan this code and bookmark this listing information website  today!

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Two beautiful  new listings in northeast Tallahassee. These homes for sale in Tallahassee are each very different. One perfect for a large family and the other for the specific buyer who desires the garden home that is executive style and on a golf course in a gated community.

Each has unique features and amenities that any buyer would love.

First 984 Watersview Drive in Piney Z Plantation.

Piney Z Plantation is in a community development district, (CDD), which features special neighborhood amenities such as a Lodge, swimming, outdoor pavilion, playground, Lake Heritage Park and more. The Home-owner’s association is active and more information can be found on their website.

This home at 984 Watersview Drive is priced to sell and is perfect for those who need a mother-in-law suite and large family bedrooms and living areas. The outdoor area is tranquil and a koi-pond and waterfall feature in the back yard make for a zen-like setting backing to wooded easement area. A true retreat from work! One block from Lake Heritage Park and the community Lodge and swimming area. See more details on Debbie’s Featured Listings Page.

Second:  9019 Eagles Ridge Drive in Golden Eagle Plantation

This golf-course frontage home is situated just inside Golden Eagle Plantation, a gated Tallahassee, FL community on a world-class golf course. The community features a golf club, swimming and tennis club, and homes ranging from $250,000 – over $2 Million. There is also one section of duplex-garden homes within in Eagles Ridge.

This home underwent a complete makeover consisting of new kitchen and bath cabinetry, lighting throughout, appliances, carpet in bedrooms, tile in wet areas, and gorgeous and-scraped cherry flooring in living areas and HVAC system. The home has a family room, living room, separate dining room, eat in kitchen with bar and breakfast table area. Separate laundry with sink and cabinetry. Views of fairways and tees yet far enough off the course to provide privacy and quiet enjoyment. For more on this home see Debbie’s Featured Listings Page.

For appointments to see these or other Tallahassee, FL Homes for Sale, Contact Debbie today!

The City of Tallahassee owns it’s utility company, currently an adversarial and contentious point of discussion. It’s an item that is coming up again and again, among many other items in the political candidate interviews and forums leading to the August 2010 primary

The high cost of  in Tallahassee has certainly affected the ability for buyers to purchase homes. High utility rates in Tallahassee must be considered when purchasing homes. Working within a buyers budget and making sure home-buyers know the utility history of a property should be part of the research done prior to making an offer. It is part of the due diligence that Realtors incorporate into their responsibilities to their customers. For now, the City of Tallahassee has offered rebates for energy efficient home improvements. If you have an old appliance, check with the City and see if you qualify for a rebate before you make a purchase!  If you are doing home improvements, call me for a list of licensed contractors who can help you make improvements that are legal, permitted and in proper compliance with local building codes and neighborhood restrictions.

Tallahassee offers huge rebates for heat pump water heaters

Aug 5, 2010 3:11 PM, BY ROBERT P. MADER Of CONTRACTOR’s staff

TALLAHASSEE, FLA. — Imagine being able to offer customers a heat pump water heater for little more than the price of your labor. That’s what contractors here are doing since the city-owned utility doubled its energy efficiency rebates through Sept. 30, 2010. The City of Tallahassee Utilities is offering a $1,200 rebate until the end of September to consumers who replace a standard electric water heater with a heat pump water heater. The units must be Energy Star rated, so water heaters such as Rheem’s HP-50 and HP-40 and GE’s GeoSpring water heater will comply. Moreover, the water heaters qualify for a federal energy tax credit of up to $480, so the equipment itself is essentially free to the homeowner.

Rheem is heavily promoting the incentives to its dealers. With an estimated retail price of $1,599 for its heat pump water heater, the combination of Tallahassee utility incentives and the federal tax credits, which run through Dec. 31, means the homeowner will make $81 on the equipment.

Laura Butler, Rheem Water Heating marketing communications manager, pointed out that the estimated labor costs of approximately $300-$700 also qualify for a federal energy rebate, bringing the installed cost down to about $490. Moreover, because the equipment is more efficient, the heat pump water heater will have an operating cost of approximately $270 a year, $317 a year less than a standard electric water heater. The heat pump water heater also carries a 10-year warranty.

“This is a great opportunity for Tallahassee homeowners to lower their water heating bills while installing an Energy Star-certified hybrid water heater at an exceptionally affordable price through the various federal and local incentives — but without making any sacrifices in comfort and convenience for their families,” said Peter Reynolds, Rheem Water Heating general manager.

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Looking for a great home near Florida State University?  Look no further!  It’s ready to go.. and like new inside and out!  It’s in a neighborhood called Town N’ Country, established, families, professionals, retirees and grad students,’.. and it’s close to Florida State University. Owned by a family whose children were in college at FSU, and cared for like their primary home! Recently re-painted inside and out, new carpet,never lived on! Fenced yard perfect for the kids or 4 legged creatures! Newer roof, Amazing open Kitchen and dining Room. “L” shaped living areas, and Huge bedrooms with great closets and storage. Deep 1 Car Oversized Garage with Laundry and tons of great shelving! Less than 2 miles from Florida State University and it’s ready for you NOW!
See the pictures, etc. at HomeSalesofTallahassee.com “Featured Listings, 2107 Old Bainbridge Rd. Tallahassee, FL 32303

2127 Glennridge Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32308

A beautiful Home Close-In yet private, park-like setting in northeast Tallahassee, FL!
Help me find a buyer! Perfect for downsizing, starting out, professionals, small family. Open Floor Plan, Large Bedrooms and tons of closet and storage space. Brick and Vertical High-Grade Seamless Vinyl. Fenced Yard is like a garden oasis! Watch the birds.. Feel the cool breezes from the deck or the covered porch.
Just off Mahan Drive between Hi-Lo and TyTy. One block from Governor’s Park.. a beautiful place to hike, picnic or walk!
OFFERED AT JUST $240,000 ………..
Realtors work with ALL offers!

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