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This two-bedroom, two-bath town-house at 2077 Sandcastle Drive is openthis afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m. There arenumerous styles for these types ofhomes in locations from downtown tothe Gulf Coast. See the story, PAGE 5.

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Question: Our 1920scolonial has a stone foun-dation with some sort ofcement coating on theinterior. Much of thecoating has flaked off,exposing the mortarjoints, which are disin-tegrating.

We recently had a

sump pump and Frenchdrain installed in thebasement, which willeliminate much of thedampness fromminorwater leaks.

What would be thebest process to recoat theinterior walls of the foun-dation?

Answer: It’s nostalgiatime and to answer thequestion, I return to the

basement of another ofmy houses, which had astone foundation andsomething that perpetu-ally flaked off the walls.

When the builders ofhouses in the late 19thand early 20th centurieswanted to do somethingcost-effective with theclay soil excavated fromdigging a home’s founda-tion, they had the work-

ers mix it with lime andused it to plaster theinside basement walls.

These constructionmaterials must havebegun turning to reddishpowder in a matter ofyears, and gathering onthe edges of the insidewalls — at least, that’swhere I was sweeping itup in the house I onceowned that was built in

1904.In the mid-1990s, I

helped a church’s youthgroup that spent severalmonths of the year pre-paring to work on thePine Ridge Reservationin South Dakota.

To gain experience,we rehabbed houses withsoon-to-be homeownersfor Habitat for Human-ity, and every house weworked on had thesecrumbling basementwalls. That’s when theHabitat people intro-duced some of the teen-agers to pargeting.

Pargeting comes froma French word meaning“to coat a surface withplaster.” The technique iseasily learned.

What we were toldwas that the soil-limeinterior coating had beendesigned to be replace-able, since its purposewas to shift when theexterior stone expandedand contracted duringnormal freeze-and-thawcycles.

No one bothered topass on the informationto subsequent genera-tions of owners, andthese interior walls start-ed to flake off.

This isn’t a flaw; thisis the way the coatingwas designed. To fix, ourinstructors told us:

Check the pointing on

the stone on the exteriorwall. If it is loose or miss-ing, it needs to be re-placed because moisturewill cause havoc with theinterior walls.

The interior wallsshould first be cleanedwith a wire brush to getall the loose material offso that the new coatingwill adhere to it.

Then, mix one partPortland cement, three-quarters part limestone,and an amount of sand noless than 2.5 times and nomore than four timesgreater than the amountof cement. (For 10pounds of cement, thatworks out to 7.5 poundsof limestone and 25 to 40pounds of sand.) Addwater until the mixture isthe consistency of pan-cake batter.

Wet the surface of thewall, and spread the mix-ture on— not too thick —with a trowel. If it doesn'tbond to the surface, therecould be too much water.

Never mix more thanyou can use in 30 min-utes.

Email questions to homemaintenance and repair

columnist Alan J. Heavens [email protected] orwrite to him at The Inquirer,Box 8263, Philadelphia, Pa.19101. The volume of mail

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Coating a stone foundation was common practiceBy Alan J. HeavensThe Philadelphia Inquirer

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LEON COUNTY, FL SUPPLY DEMAND VALUE TREND

As of 3/6/2013 Active Sold Past Yr Months Sold Prior Yr Yr/Yr Prior 6 Mo Prior 12 Mo

Listings 03/12-02/13 Supply 03/11-02/12 Change Avg Sale $ Avg Sale $

Total Det/TH/Condo 1,696 2,503 8.1 2,168 13% 181,200$ 176,500$Detached Only 1,287 1,977 7.8 1,698 14% 203,100$ 200,300$

TH/Condo Only 409 526 9.3 470 11% 84,300$ 87,100$

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Spring is in the air, and you may be considering whether to put your home on the marketor wait until the summer. The main thing is not necessarily the time of year, but that yourhome is actually ready to be sold. Many people rush to get their house on the market,but they forget about the general appearance and condition of their home.To begin, consider a home inspection. This will save you aggravation once you get acontract from a potential buyer. It also gives you an overall perspective of the conditionof your home and what you need to get repaired or replaced prior to listing. In the longrun, it will save all parties from renegotiating after you have a contract on your home.

There are many other things to consider. You should start from the street and work your way inside. Doesthe curb appeal bring you to the front door of your home? Is the landscaping appealing? Does the front ofthe house feel warm and inviting? Is there painting or trimming that needs to be done? Are the exterior lightfixtures in good condition? What does the front door look like? If it is rough looking, refinish or replace it.If you can get buyers to the front door, how are you going to get them to come inside? Think of yourhome as a model home. Start decluttering and depersonalizing. Pack things away that don’t need to beon display. Consider painting over bold colors with a lighter, neutral color to make the rooms feel larger.Get rid of the bulky furniture, drapery, wall art, and anything else that closes the room in.Kitchens and baths are the most important areas when selling the home. What’s the condition of yourappliances, countertops, walls, floors, and the overall space? Bedrooms need to be decluttered, as well.Consider replacing the bedding; a fresh comforter will give the room a better feel and a new look.If you don’t feel you can handle these tasks by yourself, hire a professional stager to assist you. What youdo up front to get your home prepared could net you more cash in the end and get your home sold faster.For more information, contact your local REALTOR®.

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• Updated Weekly •Information for this chart is compiled by the Tallahassee Democrat and is valid as of the publication date of this issue and is subject to change without

notice. Estimated monthly payment calculated using a mortgage amount of $150,000 and the list APR for loans starting the Sunday of publication. Contactlender directly for additional programs and fees, terms and conditions of the loans. NOTE: LIP=Lock-in period, Down=% of down payment. APR= Annual

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10 - Year Fixed 2.75% 0 20% 30 2.908% $1,431.1715 - Year Fixed 2.875% 0 20% 30 2.984% $1,026.8830 - Year Fixed 3.625% 0 20% 30 3.687% $684.0830 - Year FHA 3.25% 0 3.5% 30 3.948%* $653.81**30 - Year VA 3.25% 0 0% 30 3.482% $652.80

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programs are available! No hidden fees. No application fee. *MIP Included, **MIP ExcludedYou are in good hands with FMB; *Rates advertised are for home purchases only*

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Payments based on $150,000 loan amount. Rates subject to change. Call for current rates.Purchases and refinances of Primary Residences, Investment Properties, Home Equity Linesof Credit & Construction Perm Loans are available. Visit www.sunshinesavingsbank.com to

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Hancock Bank 850-325-3152

30 YR. Fixed 3.75% 0 5% 30 4.190% $694.6715 YR. Fixed 3.00% 0 5% 30 3.497% $1,035.87FHA 30 Yr. Fixed 3.25% 0 3.5% 30 4.277% $657.66VA 30 Yr. Fixed 3.25% 0 0% 30 3.705% $652.81RD 30 Yr. Fixed 3.25% 0 0% 60 3.836% $652.81

Please note: Rate quotes based on qualified borrowers having a credit score of 740 or better.Let your neighborhood professionals guide your mortgage transaction from beginning to end.

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Florida State University Credit Union 850-224-4960

30 YR Fixed 3.75% 0 20% 30 4.020% $717.8315 YR Fixed 3.00% 0 20% 30 3.474% $1,070.4010 YR Fixed 2.75% 0 20% 30 3.437% $1,478.87

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Design Professionals Can Make Your Home More LiveableThere are a number of reasons that Tallahassee-area families might want to

make better use of the space they have in their current or new home. As a familygrows, their lifestyle changes, and space for storing toys or doing homework isat a premium. Multigenerational living, where elderly parents, grown children orother relatives all live under the same roof has become common. Or it may justbe cosmetic, and the best way to keep clutter at a minimum.

Home builders and remodelers are responding to the demand by maximizingthe utility of living spaces without sacrificing visual appeal. With creative storageand built-in features, dining rooms can become home offices or game rooms inminutes, living rooms can be used for family meals, and foyers can store muchmore than coats and umbrellas.

In new home construction, smaller-scale, walkable communities have becomepopular. To accommodate the size constraints of a skinny lot, homes are beingdesigned with features like stacked garages where two cars can be housedtrunk to hood instead of side by side. Using flexible walls, attractive flooringmaterial and a roofless interior garage space, the area can easily be convertedto a patio for entertaining.

Improved energy efficiency of windows and doors means homes now featuremore indoor-outdoor connectivity. Moveable walls and outdoor spaces tuckedwithin the home’s floor plan provide for better flexible use of the space, as wellas improved privacy in densely populated areas.

The often-unused space under a stairwell can be engineered to accommodatefiling cabinets or drawers, or even to create a sanctuary for the family petcomplete with a bed and gates to close it off. Drawers built into stair risersare a great place to store small items such as gloves and hats or art supplies.

The trend extends to home furnishings as well. Murphy beds, where a pieceof furniture conceals a bed that can be set up for sleeping in few minutes,have been around for many years. Modern Murphy beds are hidden not only inarmoires or bookcases, but new designs feature beds that lower from the ceilingelectronically at the touch of a button, or fold out from inside a desk or counter.

Other creative, multi-purpose furniture designs include dining tables thatconvert to a billiard table, bookcases that contain fold-down chairs for whenyou’re entertaining more than the usual number of friends and family, and cocktailtables with trays that pull out for eating in front of the television.

Tallahassee Builders Association Weekly News

201 East Park Avenue, Tallahassee, FL 32301 | (850) 385-1414 | www.tallyba.com

Shane Lambert, CIPTBA President

Joe Wynn of Joseph Wynn Residential Design & Drafting, right, with residentialdesign associate Elizabeth Wallace, is among the TBA members who specialize inhelping builders and consumers create highly livable environments in new homesand remodeling projects.

The Tallahassee Builders Association (TBA) has many members who can help with your space and design needsso visit our web site at www.tallyba.com to connect with one or more of our dedicated professionals.

Barry Rutenberg is CEO of ArthurRutenberg Homes, which buildscustom homes in Florida and theSoutheast through franchisees.

Rutenberg to Speak at TBA March 21National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Immediate Past Chairman BarryRutenberg of Arthur Rutenberg Homes will be the guest speaker at the TallahasseeBuilders Association’s March 21, 2013 general membership meeting at KillearnCountry Club. The event will also honor TBA’s 2012 Board of Directors and its 14memberswhohaveattained theConstruction IndustryProfessional (CIP) designation.Rutenberg will speak on national housing issues as well as sales, marketing, andmanagement for home builders.

CHARLOTTE —Nomatter where she goes,gardener and authorBarbara Damrosch canfind herself talking withsomeone about the re-wards of growing fresh,wholesome foods athome and becoming lessdependent on other

sources.It’s a lifestyle that was

popular in the 1960s and’70s. Today a natural foodmovement has re-emerged as the nation’secology and health forceus to tally things beinglost to convenience.

Nutrients and fuel usecan be tradeoffs whenfoods travel long dis-tances to reach us. Pesti-

cides and food waste alsotake a toll.

As measures of thepros and cons continue,many people are goingoff-grid for food. Othersare puttering in the soilfor the joy — and theflavor — of a home-basedharvest.

“There is a newawareness of the value ofhomegrown food,” said

Damrosch, co-author ofthe newly released “FourSeason Farm Gardener’sCookbook.” “We’re tryingto make it easier forpeople to get out thereand grow their ownfood.”

Damrosch’s husband,Eliot Coleman, has beenfarming in Maine formore than 45 years. Cole-man, 74, started what is

now Four Season Farm in1968.

Today, the operationoccupies less than 2acres, but providesenough food for a farmstand that is open in Junethrough September, amobile stand for farmersmarkets, as well as ayear-round wholesalebusiness.

He shares his ex-pertise at extending thegrowing season withhome cooks, chefs andvarious TV audiences, sothey can have access tolocal food for more of theyear, as he does.

Damrosch, 70, came tothe farm in 1991, the yearshe married Coleman.She has emerged as achampion of gardeningas a central part of fam-ily and community life,even as big corporatefarms grew and over-shadowed small, localagriculture such astheirs.

Their family garden isa showcase of the plantdiversity that is consid-ered vital to a healthyecosystem, but frightful-ly lacking in large-scaleagriculture. They growold, heirloom varietiesalongside newer hybrids.

The couple’s new book(Workman Publishing)includes pictures of theirgardens, growing tipsand recipes that Dam-rosch created with pro-duce from their fields.

“The deep green ofthe spinach and bluishcast of the broccolileaves tell us we’ve fedthese plants well, andthat they will feed uswell in return,” the cou-ple write in the book.

In her weekly columnfor The Washington Post,called “A Cook’s Gar-den,” Damrosch sharespictures of her home-grown vegetables andfruits with the pride of aparent posting her ba-bies’ pictures.

At a time when digitalautomation makes somany chores seem ef-

fortless, the prerequisiteof toiling for weeks ormonths to grow one’sown food seems too cost-ly for many people, espe-cially when a supermar-ket is on the way home.

Damrosch says thateven the smallest plotcan be an abundantsource of food for muchof the year. The bookincludes tips for makinggardening manageableand efficient, even forthose with limited time.

For Damrosch, thegarden is a path to betterflavor, better nutritionand perhaps hope thatmore of our great-grand-children will want toknow the magical flavorof food grown in thebackyard.

The transformation ofpretty herbs and toma-toes to food for the table,as illustrated in the book,is perhaps the best argu-ment that we are missingsomething special whenwe don’t harvest fromour land or at least buyfrom a neighboring farm.

“People are lookingfor stuff that’s real andnot diluted with chem-icals,” Damrosch said.“It doesn’t taste thesame.”

Reward yourself with food from your own gardenBy Karen SullivanThe Charlotte Observer

No matter where she goes,author and gardenerBarbara Damrosch ofCharlotte, N.C., finds herselftalking with someoneabout the rewards ofgrowing fresh, wholesomefoods at home.MCT


PREVENTING FLOOD DAMAGEby Harry Anthony Heist, Attorney at Law

Each year millions of dollars are spent repairing water damage due to bursting toilet, dishwasher, sink, andice maker supply lines, and washing machine hoses. The washing machine hose alone is one of the topfive causes of water damage losses in a home, Oftentimes these losses are not covered by insurance andcost the property owner a significant amount of money in damage repair, and increase the possibility ofmoisture related problems such as mold and mildew. While there is little we can do about floods and waterdamage caused by acts of God, there is something we can do right now to minimize the possibility of damagedue to the bursting of supply lines and washing machine hoses. The solution is a simple and inexpensivereplacement of the cheap worn out supply line and hoses with steel reinforced flexible hoses.

Current practicesThe typical toilet supply line is either metal or plastic. The metal supply lines, while initially workable wheninstalled, are usually made of thin brass tubing that is subject to corrosion over time. These cheaply madepipes are installed at the initial construction of the premises or when a toilet is replaced. Since toilets canlast a significant amount of time with only the replacement of the “innards” necessary, the supply line canbe extremely old and subject to failure. Due to the corrosion of these lines, they are often not replaced on aregular basis, as removal of the lines will result in a situation in which the valve must be replaced in additionto the lines. The corrosion often welds the cheap valve to the cheap supply line. The other common supplyline is the cheap white or translucent plastic/rubber hose which has a fitting attached to each end that entersthe valve and the tank. Over time these hoses deteriorate and eventually can fail. In addition to toilets, thesecheap supply lines are also used for sinks and faucets, due to the ease of using a flexible line rather thansoldering pipes in place. A typical wash tub type of sink will most likely have the plastic/rubber line, and mostfaucets now are made for the flexible hose, while in the past, they were made for the pipes to be solderedinto place.

Washing machine hoses are almost always the standard black rubber type with a fitting on each end. Leftuntouched, they can last a long time. Some though will deteriorate, harden, or bubble out, and the fittingscan corrode on each end. Often a washing machine is owned by the tenant, purchased, used or moved fromanother location. In the process of cleaning or repair, the washing machine is pulled out from and pushedinto the location, causing potentially damaging stress on the hose and fittings. In some cases the washingmachine hose is a touch too short and is stretched to its maximum when attached.

A recipe for disasterThe bottom line is that the high pressure pipes in a house, condo or apartment all feed the weak links, thosebeing the supply lines and washing machine hoses. A supply line or hose failure can and often does occur,with the potential to cause massive damage to the premises. If the problem is not detected immediately,the water will continue to run, cascading down the front steps or into the unit below, until such time as it isnoticed. By that time it is simply too late.

Liability IssuesCan the tenant be held liable in the event of a bursting supply line? In the case of the tenant-owned washingmachine, the tenant would most likely be held liable. With that said, can you really collect from the tenant?Will the tenant be able to pay potentially thousands of dollars to repair the premises? It is extremely doubtful.

If the tenant has renter’s insurance with liability coverage for property damage, there may be some coverage,but the chances of having a covered tenant is slim. Liability to the landlord can be significant. In the event ofdamage to other premises owned by other parties, the landlord could be held liable, even though there is noreal “fault” involved. The interior plumbing, such as supply lines, are owned by the landlord, and therefore thelandlord can be responsible for any damage caused to others when that plumbing is faulty.

Renter’s insurance and the tenant’s personal propertyWhile it is not clear that we can “require” a tenant to purchase renter’s insurance, the landlord should dowhatever is possible to encourage the tenant to get covered. While most leases contain a clause that statesthat the landlord is not responsible for damage to the tenant’s personal property, this clause may not protectthe landlord. The implied warranty of habitability can trump all of this, and it can be argued successfully that atenant is entitled to live in a place where the pipes do not break, creating that unwanted swimming pool insidethe premises. Landlords should never depend solely on a property damage disclaimer clause in the lease, butrather use it as a tool to encourage the renter’s insurance purchase.

Vacant homes and Insurance coverageMany owners would be surprised to find out that a typical homeowner’s insurance policy has a clause statingthat in the event a rental property is vacant for a certain period of time, there will be no coverage. The largestamount of damage will usually occur in the unoccupied home. Due to the high vacancy rates we are currentlyexperiencing, it is imperative that policies are checked for this type of clause. Many owners are shocked tofind out that their insurance did not cover the losses to their vacant property, and in the event of a supply lineor washing machine hose failure, the damages will be extensive in a vacant home.

Two action items

1. Reinforced hosesAs of this writing, a reinforced supply line for a toilet at your local building supply store retails at about $5.00.A washing machine hose, for which you will need two, run around $13.00 each. This is a small price to pay forthe peace of mind and increased protection you will receive. Buy and install them now. It should be noted thata reinforced steel braided hose can fail and can be made cheaply as well. Other products are on the marketthat are even stronger but cost more.

2. Turn off the water!If the rental premises are vacant, the water should be shut off. It is the landlord’s and property managers’ dutyto protect the premises, but often the water is left on. Many municipalities do not shut off the water whenthe tenant vacates, and this poses a great danger to the home. Unfortunately, with homes where there arepools or irrigation systems, turning off the water is really not a viable option; but, whenever you can, makesure the water is shut off.

We would urge every landlord and property manager to take action immediately. Inspections of all hoses area must. Locating a washing machine at least 4 inches away from a wall can help avoid stress on the hose.Knowing where the shut off valve for the premises is located, and showing the tenant the location can preventa lot of damage. There are further steps which can be taken, such as the installation of electronic waterdetection systems which alert the tenant and/or shut off the water supplies in the event of a flooding situation,but at the bare minimum, replace those hoses and supply lines today with some quality hoses!!!

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Capital City Apartment AssociationServing the Industries Serving YouCarly Grubbs

CCAA President

Some of the best timesofmy life I spent in atownhome. I got engaged,and thenmarried. I be-gan the journey ofmoth-erhood. I bondedwithfriends and family at allhours of the day andnight.

Andwhilemy familyand our interests eventu-ally outgrew our originalcontainer, mymind oftendrifts back to a timewhen life was simpler.When I could roll overand go back to bed onSaturdaymorning be-cause I knew the yardworkwould take all ofhalf an hour.When Iknew I could walk towork if my car didn’twant to cooperate thatmorning, or I just wantedto enjoy the weather.When the grocery storewas just down the road.

You can have almostanything in a townhome.Bare-bones affordableplace to lay your head?We have that. Downtownliving?We have that.Luxury appointments ingrade A school districts?We have that, too. Home-owner associations ornot. Garage or not. Fire-place or not. Want to beon a golf course?Whichone?

Let’s start with the oldreal estate adage, “loca-tion, location, location.”Where do youwant to be?Townhouses are amain-stay of the higher educa-tion community in Talla-hassee, but it goes be-yond that. Whether youstudy, teach or work atone of our colleges oruniversities, there aretownhouses close by thatare an easy commute byfoot or bus, saving youmoney on your vehiclemaintenance or eliminat-ing the need for one en-tirely.

Ormaybe you are abig college football fan,or know people who onlycome to town for game

days. How great would itbe to tailgate withouthaving to worry aboutwhere to park your car orhow to get to the game? Ifsomeone is spending a lotofmoney on hotel roomsand eating out, it mightmake financial sense inthe long run to get atownhouse instead oftraveling back and forthto games.

The same goes forpolitics. Are you in townjust for the legislativeseason, or steeped in thegoings-on of the Capitol24/7, 365 days a year?Howmuch is your park-ing costing you?Howmuch time do you spendcommuting to Tallahas-see?

Of course, downtownisn’t for everybody. Youcan find townhomes inCrawfordville, too. Orbetter yet, the Gulf Coast.How doesMashes Sandsor Shell Point sound?

With any of thesegreat locations comesconvenience. Townhomesare typically close toshopping and social cen-ters, as well as parks andother recreational areas.

Another great ad-vantage of townhomes istheir affordability. TakeSouthWood. In the pastsixmonths, the averagecost of a townhome inSouthWoodwas $153,863,while a detached houseaveraged double that, at$307,745. Right now the

average listing price persquare foot of livingspace for a townhome inLeon County is $78.67.Compare that to the aver-age for a house, which is$110.36. For1,000 squarefeet of living space, thatwould be a savings ofmore than $31,000.

Townhousemainte-nance can bemore af-fordable. Their usually(but not always) smallersize allows for smallerwater heaters and airconditioners. Less squarefootage, sometimes two-story designs, and fewerangles on the roofmakefor cheaper reroofingbills. I even found thatliving in amiddle-unittownhouse for all those

years that you couldbenefit from the insula-tion provided by yourneighbors’ homes to low-er your utility bills.

Many people feel thatthe often humble town-home is not a place theycan commit to for anunknown amount of time.It may not be “bigenough” for their hazyfuture. But because ofthe reducedmainte-nance, it is often a greatplace to learn the respon-sibilities of home owner-ship before deciding tostep into the deep end oflarge lots and sprawlinghomes.

And a townhome canoffer you the opportunityto save for now and to

plan for the future. Ioften see people buy atownhouse and immedi-ately reduce theirmonth-ly payment from rent,picking upmore squarefootage than they previ-ously had.

And in a vibrant com-munity with lots of stu-dents, elected officials,lobbyists, journalists,delegates and otherscoming and going, thattownhomemay justmakethe perfect rental proper-ty when you have out-grown it. There will al-ways be that need.

Realtor EstherWarrendorfis an agent at Keller Williams

Town&Country Realty inTallahassee. Contact her [email protected].

Townhouse combines economy with convenienceBy Esther WarrendorfSpecial to HomeFinder.comWeekly


275 Revell Rd, CrawfordvillePrivate - No home in front or back & a good distancefrom the side neighbors as well. Home is in newcondition, spacious 3 bedroom, 2 ful baths, largefamily room with gas fireplace, breakfast nook, formaldining room & open kitchen w/breakfast bar. Garageentrance with laundry facilities. The master suite islarge with a double vanity sink, shower stall and jettedtub. $173,000.

Call David Rossetti, 850-591-6161Rossetti Realty

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849 Merry Robin10 acres Surrounded by Apalachicola National Forest(over 1300' of forest frontage!! Bring the Horses orjust enjoy the wildlife & hunting. 840 sq ft warehousethat has windows galore can be used to "camp out",12' ceilings, accessible floored attic, drive thru doors,well & electric in place. BUILD YOUR DREAM HOMEHERE. $69,900

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77 Purple Martin, Crawfordville3BR/2BA Turner Home, Florence model, foyer, formaldining room, large family room, fireplace, and a veryclean home that would make any home buyer happy.Outside features a man-cave/shed with AC andelectric, large gated and fenced yard, private,over-sized patio, BBQ grill gas hookup and muchmore. $190,000. Come take a look!

Call David Rossetti, 850-591-6161Rossetti Realty

Beautiful Brick Home in Songbird

817 CobleShort Sale - Only $59,900. Great 3 bedroom starterhome with beautiful hardwood floors in Living room,Kitchen, Dining room & Bedrooms. Family roomfeatures easy to clean tile floors & door leading tolarge yard! You can own this home for less thanrenting. Close to FAMU,FSU & Downtown shopping!

Betty Perez 850-508-8208Capital City Real Estate Group

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SHORT SALE

7974 Greystone Drive - 2013 Parade of Homes EntryFeatures an outdoor kitchen & pool w/water feature.Hardwood flooring, detailed wood trim, crownmolding & granite are some of the special features inthis 2780 sq.ft. 4 bedroom, 3 bath home. Open floorplan, office, dining room, covered lanai, large 1/2 acreyard, NE Tallahassee school zone. In the new gatedcommunity of GREYSTONE. New Home & landpackages start at $369k. Homesites start at $69,000.

850-545-3908Hartsfield Construction, Inc.

See more at www.hartsfieldhomes.com

OPEN SUNDAYS 2-5pm or by appointment

3971 Frank Shaw LaneAll brick 4 BR, 2 BA home has a nice kitchen featuringCambria counter tops & open to living & dining areas.Home has wood flooring, 2-way gas fireplace & hugemaster bedroom & large bath. Two large bedroomsare located on opposite side of home. Other featuresinclude a security system, sprinkler system, fencedbackyard, deck & 2-car garage. $345,000. Dir:Meridian Rd to Rhoden Cove, right on Frank Shaw Rd.

Richard E. Snow, Broker, 386-5169Hartsfield Realty, Inc.www.richardsnow.com

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4 PINE TIP HILLS

5857 Appomattox CourtNewer 4BR/2BA immaculate home in Bull Run.Located on quiet cul-de-sac and backs up to GreenSpace. Home is 2,070 sq. ft. with granite tops, realhardwood floors, front covered porch and more! Toprated schools. $289,900. View pictures on line atTallahasseeHomesRealty.com

Call Porter Chandler, Broker 545-8491Tallahassee Homes Realty LLC

Price Reduction!

2586 Manassas Way. Open Daily 11-6pmTallahassee Homes Newest 4BR 2 BA Sales Model inBull Run. New homes, great prices, top rated schools,convenience to shopping and more make livingenjoyable in your new home. Let Tallahassee Homesturn your dreams into reality! Visit our Sales/Designcenter today at 2586 Manassas Way or web site:TallahasseeHomesRealty.com. New Homes UnderConstruction Now. Choose Colors!

Call Porter Chandler, Broker/Co-owner 545-8491TallahasseeHomesRealty.com

7 New Models to Choose

2614 Farragut Way (Bradford Model) AffordableE legance wi th New Energy Star homes. N.E .Tallahassee's most desirable neighborhood. Top ratedschools. 4BR/2BA, 2000 sq.ft. with craftsman qualityat great prices. Wood floors, kitchen islands, granitetops, tankless water heaters,& more! A must see!From $289,900. Visit 2586 Manassas Way - Our Sales& Design Center or web site TallahasseeHomesRealty.com

Call Porter Chandler, Broker/Co-Owner 545-8491Tallahassee Homes Realty, LLC

New Homes Open Daily 11- 6 PM

3011 Adiron Way – Premier Fine HomesPremier’s newest Eastside community. Gorgeous newKirkland design adorned with detailed tile work,custom cabinetry with new mocha finishing touches.The home features a kitchen that is a cookers dream,offering amazing organization. A quaint design forefficient living with an expansive feel in every space.Gorgeous setting.

Ann Cleare 850-544-0109www.HomesbyPremier.com

Open Saturday & Sunday 11 to 5

2737 Summer Meadow Dr. – Premier Fine HomesPremier's newest model in Summerlake. Designed forefficient modern living, great for entertaining andrelaxing. All the amenities with a phenomenal kitchenand offering a surprise behind every door! You won’tbe disappointed. A must see! Summerlake homesstarting from $169,900.

Premier Fine Homes (850) 933-5899www.HomesbyPremier.com

Open Sunday 1:00pm to 5:00pm

7000 Circle J Dr. $329,000 ~ 3,292 Sq. Ft.~ 4BR~ 1.48 acZoned for Hawks Rise, Deerlake & Chiles! Tired of all thecookie cutter homes? Curb appeal galore withpark-like landscaping! Epic and cozy at the same time,really nice flow. Jaw-dropping family room with28-foot cathedral ceilings and exposed beams. Largebedrooms, master down. Oogles of s torage.Workshop shed. Humongous, level backyard. - watchdeer from your own deck! Dir: N. Thomasville Rd, Lt.Ox Bottom Rd, 2nd Lt. Circle J.

Hosted by Don McGovern 508-8676,Advanced Realty Group, LLC

OPEN 2-4! Text "CIRCLEJ" to 79564 for info & pics!

1520 Copperfield Cir. 100% USDA financing eligible!4BR Beauty in Killearn Lakes. Curb appeal galore! NEWRoof, kitchen, fixtures, paint, etc! Family roomw/fireplace open to the kitchen with a huge breakfastarea. Fully fenced. Huge, level & fenced yard, screenporch & deck! Deerlake, Chiles schools! $219,900.Agent/owner Dir : Tekesta, lef t Deer lake, lef tCopperfield, right Copperfield Circle.

Elena Akopyan 294-1414 or Elena Galoyan 491-5251Advanced Realty Group, LLC

OPEN SUN 2-4. REMODELED, LIKE NEW!

730 Eagle View CircleGreat 4 bedroom/2 bath house in convenient Piney Z!N ice f loorp lan , over 2 ,100 square fee t w i thliving/dining room, family room, eat-in kitchen withisland, large pantry, and high ceilings. Large masterbedroom with three closets! House is bright, openand has a spacious feel. Perfect house for kids withinside laundry room, lots of storage space, fireplace,nice backyard and deck. $245,000.

Call Dale Adams, 508-7114Keller Williams Realty

Open Sunday 1-4pm. Piney Z

5370 Carisbrooke Lane - Pembridge PlaceBeautiful 2 story red brick home in Northamptonneighborhood. Move-in condition! Great curb appealin quiet cul-de-sac. On .72 acres. New Roof. Low-EWindows. New Outside Doors. New carpet upstairs.New Stainless Steel Appliances. Large walk in pantryoff gourmet kitchen. Wood floors on ground floor.Garden is landscaped & fully irrigated. Sec. sys.$499,999 Dir:Thomasville Rd - N. Kerry Forest Pkwytoward Velda Dairy. Pembridge Place is on the left.After entrance into subdivision take first left.

Call 850-668-7150

OPEN SUNDAY 2-5 Must See!

Midtown living at 1411 Milton St., $184,900.Completely remodeled 3BR/2BA, all brick, 1,200 sq ft.Flexible, open floor plan w/vaulted ceilings, hardwoodfloors, stainless kitchen with under-cabinet lightingand breakfast bar, gas fireplace in master BR,laundry/mudroom, large deck off master BR, greatlandscaping. Walk to Lake Ella, Publix, restaurants,and more. Directions: Monroe west to 7th, right onMilton. Monroe, west on 7th Ave, right on Milton St.

Call 728-6235 for more info.

OPEN SUNDAY 2-5

3085 Obrien DriveKil learn Estates home on the golf course within-ground pool and a large backyard that is perfect forentertaining. 4BR/3BA, 3167SF, Built in 1993. Tileback splashes are a beautiful accent in this newlyrenovated kitchen with all stainless appliances. Soakyourself in the luxury of the master bath. Enjoy thecomfort of the sunroom overlooking the pool and golfcourse. There is a lot of space and style in thisbeautifully updated home. $449,900Jana Nishimoto 566-5050 or Josh Kasper 528-1898

The Naumann Group Real Estate

OPEN 2-5 SUNDAY

2400 Tippecanoe Ridge New NW Subdivisionopening soon. 3BR/2BA & 4BR/3BA homes, great forfirst time home buyers, students and/or investors.Developer is offering great deals & bonus features forthe first buyers. Come to our sales center thisSunday. Take High Rd to Hartsfield Rd. TippecanoeRidge is 1 mile down Hartsfield on the right. Look forTippecanoe Hills Subdivision sign. Homes from$150-$200,000. Visit www.TippecanoeHills.com.

Neil Ryder, Broker, (850) 508-6988Neil Ryder Realty, Inc. 850-508-6988

www.NeilRyder.com

OPEN FRIDAY - SUNDAY 12-5

3336 Harbor Club Dr. - This 1,828 sq.ft. Green Certified3BD/2BA home was designed with AARP & the FLDept. of Elder Affairs for "Aging-In-Place". It featureshardwood floors, tank-less water heater, gas fireplacewith built-in entertainment cabinets, granite counters,tray ceilings & deluxe master bath w/luxurious customtiled shower. Stainless- on-Black appliances. Agingfeatures include widened hallways, elevated outlets,grab bars in baths, curbless shower, level foundationwith zero steps & more $268,000.

Kathy Lee, Realtor ® (850) 508-6003Neil Ryder Realty, Inc. www.MyParkCharleston.com

Furnished Sales Model, Open Fri-Sun, 12-5

2771 Palafox LanePalafox is Northeast Living at its Finest with PremierF i n e Homes a l l d e s i gned w i t h FGBC Greencertifications and ENERGY STAR rated. Tour thisbeautiful Craftsmen style, 4 bed, 3 bath home with allthe latest designs in functional living. Flexible areas,optional design layouts, fantastic kitchen, & so muchmore!

Jeff Doxsee 850-545-4747www.HomesbyPremier.com

Open Saturday & Sunday 1:00pm - 5:00pm


8889 Caledonian Ct. NEWEST C. E. O.Corporate Executive Offering just listed in prestigiousGolden Eagle. Columned rocking chair front porchwelcomes you to this fabulous move-in ready home.4/3 PLUS office, PLUS sunroom,.almost 2800 sq ft ofluxury. 3 way split plan. Gleaming hardwoods,built-ins. Oversized 3 car garage. .46 ac. Invitingdining room for entertaining a large gathering willrank you high on the corporate ladder.

Margaret Beard, 850-508-2021Armor Realty of Tallahassee, Inc.

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1-4

1682 Copperfield Cir. Super cute 3BR/2.5BA home inan established neighborhood. Walking distance to Arated middle school. Updated kitchen with stainlessappliances, backsplash & counters. Wood floors inliving rm, dining rm, kitchen, master bedrm & halfbath. Master BR is downstairs & has a deluxe masterBA w/garden tub, shower stall & double vanities.Wood burning fireplace. Jack & Jill bath upstairs.Large deck overlooking private backyard that backsup to greenspace. Don't miss this one!

Amanda Drake570-0821, Drake Real Estate, Inc.www.mydrakerealestate.com

OPEN SUNDAY 2-5

3469 GENEVIEVE PARK DRIVE. - EVENING ROSEEvening Rose is an in-town, traditional neighborhooddevelopment located in Northeast Tallahassee.Charming 3 Bed/2 Bath Craftsman style home withextensive luxury finishes. Many plans to choose from.Visit our new model home. From Capital Circle NE,enter on Austin Davis Ave., then left on Brush HillLane. Priced from $219,900!

Kenny Ayers 508-5500 or Mike Ferrie 566-8373PrimeSouth Propertieswww.MikeFerrie.com

OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1-5

1449 Woodgate WayThis 3BR/2BA has been updated and remodeled. Newfloor plan with an open kitchen, dining area & familyrm w/fireplace. Master BR has been combined with asmaller bedroom, greatly enlarging the Master. Newpaint & tile flooring. The remodeled kitchen has newcabinets, counters to be the choice of the buyer. Newfans & lights in every rm. Front & back landscaping.Extra large patio for entertaining. Outside storageshed for all your stuff. $217,500. Call today to see.

Bert Bevis Realty 850-894-8484www.BertBevis.com

REMODELED! OPEN SUNDAY 2-5

2308 Dundee Court - $158,000 - Immaculate!Darling home in wonderful cul-de-sac with a spaciousbackyard! This home is move in ready with a newarchitectural shingled roof, all new flooring, new paintinside and out, new french doors...Spacious backyardis perfect for a football scrimmage or baseballpractice. Mature citrus trees produces crates ofdelicious pink grapefruits every year! 3BR 2BA 1cargarage.

Cindy Teem, Broker AssociateArmor Realty 850.766.3682

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

301 6th Avenue East, HavanaREDUCED TO SELL!! Walk to Quaint Restaurants andShops. Across street from Library. 1900 Sq. Ft. on 2City Lots. 3 Bedrooms and 3 Baths plus Office. LargeUti l i ty Room/Hobby Room. Garage with LargeWorkshop. Motivated Seller! ASKING $160,000.

CALL TRICIA BRYARS 545-5092 orMARK BRYARS 545-0476 ANYTIME!!

Tricia Bryars Realty, Inc.

NEW PRICE!

We’re here for your home solutions!Call Today!Amanda James ......................................... 850.671.6580DaLene Johnson ....................................... 850.599.2235Robin Yeatman.......................................... 850.599.2262

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1565 San Luis RdVery Nice 2BR/2BA townhome. Laminate wood inliving areas, carpet in bedrooms. Backs to very private/ Beautiful San Luis Park. Vaulted Ceilings, electricfireplace. HOA $85/mo pays for community pool, clubhouse, and lawn maintenance. $112,000

Jennifer Patty, 850-508-6777www.jenniferpatty.com

Coldwell Banker Hartung & Noblin, Inc.

COMMUNITY POOL & CLUB HOUSE

2077 Sandcastle DriveLocation, location, location!! Off Miccosukee Rdbetween the hospitals!! 2 bedroom, 2 full baths,Cathedral ceiling Great room with fireplace!! Coveredback patio, storage shed and fenced yard!! Minutes todowntown & shopping!! Hal Burke, Realtor, will beyour host, come see him!

Mike Legate, 850-508-6453Keller Williams Town & Country

OPEN HOUSE Sunday 2-5

2452 Needle Palm Way - Move in Ready!Light and Bright in Sawgrass Plantation! Spacious 3bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1400 sq.ft. New Roof-2012,also new Carpet, Paint, Bathroom Counters, BathLights & Fixtures in 2012. Beautiful wood Built-ins in1 BR. Great Room open to Kitchen & Dining. GasFireplace, big Covered Deck. Backs to Green Area. "A"Schools. $129,900.

Priscilla Tharpe, 933-9412Coldwell Banker Hartung & Noblin, Inc.

Great Home - Great Price

2965 N. Shamrock, # 28Contemporary 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath townhome inKilrush with fireplace and patio. Separate diningroom and large living room. Beautifully maintained.Step out your front door play a round or just a fewholes of golf. $125,000.s

Leah Chapin, Ketcham Realty Group850 212-7753

TallahasseeHouseHunters.com

On the Golf Course

15 Excalibur Dr. Downtown CrawfordvilleMove-in ready townhouse. Immaculate 3BR/2BA.Open and spacious. Master bedroom downstairs. Twospacious bedrooms upstairs featuring a jack-and-jillstyle bath with extra vanity space. Covered frontporch and garage . Conven ien t and c lose todowntown.

Susan Jones, 850-566-7584Bluewater Realty Group

NOT A SHORT SALE!

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QUESTION:We found ahome and are under con-tract andworking towardthe closing date. We’venoticed recently that thesellers have becomemoredifficult to deal with.Wereally love the house, butare getting frustrated.What canwe do? –Melanie

ANSWER:Your situa-tion is fairly common, andI am not the first realestate professional toremind a buyer that“you’re buying the houseand not the seller.”

Maybe the sellers arehaving second thoughtsand have become emotion-

ally attached to the homethey raised their kids inandworked on for years.Maybe they’re forced tounload it due to a divorceor a job loss. Try to feelwhat theymay be goingthrough and approachthemwith empathy. Letthem know that youwilltake care of the house likethey did.

If you try this approachand there still is a conflict,have your real estateagent or attorney dealdirectly with the sellers.Let the professionalsyou’ve hired do their jobs.In reality, there’s no rea-son why the buyer andseller should have anycontact at all. Typically, no

good can come from that.When dealing with a

difficult seller, it’s moreimportant than ever tomake sure the loan ismov-ing forward and all of yourinspections are completedon time. Follow the con-tract to the letter. Youdon’t want to give a reluc-tant seller any reason towiggle out of the deal.

GaryM. Singer is a Floridaattorney and board-certified asan expert in real estate law byThe Florida Bar. He chairs the

Real Estate Section of theBroward County Bar

Association. Send himquestions online at

http://sunsent.nl/mR20t7 orfollow him on Twitter

@GarySingerLaw.

How to handle a frustratingand reluctant home sellerBy Gary M. SingerFort Lauderdale Sun Sentinel

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3289 BODMIN MOOR $174,000Huge Privacy fenced yard, backs to Park! Gorgeous Woodfloors, Lux. Master w/separate jetted tub + shower! 2-carGarage, 2 season FSU tickets at closing! Call 545-3419

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3BR LUXURY NE CONDOJust $180,000, over 1600 feet, Garage, pool, tennis,

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CREAMPUFF $99,900!3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage, huge screened porch,

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6392 WILLIAMS ROAD – MAKE OFFERAlmost new subdivision, model home, upgrades! Lux. baths,

kitchen, Reduced $219,900. Very Negotiable.

$139,900-PORCH-CUTE!Eastside, like new, separate Master, 2 nice baths, roomy

garage, private yard, reduced to sell.

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yard, Brick, Quiet, Conven. University, work areas!545-3419

ACRE $39,900 3BR-NEAR LAKE TALQUINCute 3 bedroom, 2 bath, very nice, priced to sell!

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LUXURY NE $129,9002416 Needle Palm Way, Gorgeous Townhome, rich woodfloors, gorgeous fireplace, huge deck in large fenced yard!

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LUXURY KILLEARN $154,9003BR, 2.5BA, overlooks golf course! Private Patio, Roof fewyears new! Freshly painted, new carpet, fireplace, one of

few 3 bedrooms!

EASTSIDE 4BR $295,000!Almost 3,000 feet, Gorgeous, few years new! Granite

kitchen, huge screened porch, high ceilings, Luxury MasterSuite, reduced over $100,000 to $295,000!

ALL BRICK $115,000!Traditional intown neighborhood, new roof 2 car garageplus workshop, washer/dryer, fans, Covered porches!

Close to work, colleges!

WATERFRONT $239,9004 Bedroom, Million Dollar Views from Decking & home,

Greatly reduced from first offering! 545 3419

801 LEANE DR.BIG HOME - SMALL PRICE!

4/5 BEDROOM $235,900 great Killearn Estates Familyhome, Cherry updated kitchen, Huge Sep. Master,

3.5 baths, whirlpool, huge garage, huge lot!

3077 OBRIEN DRIVEGOLF COURSE, POOL, $399,900

Ertl Built all brick 4BR, over 3200 ft, Gorgeous Woodfloors, high ceilings. Gourmet kitchen, Lux. Master/Study,

Sunroom to Pool, French doors, Call 2day,545 3419 Barbara Dickson

EAGLES RIDGE 5BR LEASE/PURCHASE OKShort sale at $295,000. Wood floors, Dream Kitchen, High

Ceilings, Privacy fenced w/Whirlpool Hot Tub!

$79,900 - CREAMPUFF!Recent roof, recent AC, Almost new appliances, rich woodfloors, huge custom deck at big fenced yard! Merry Oaks

Court Charm, 545 3419.

REDUCED1710 RIVERBIRCH HOLLOW - $159,900

Gorgeous, by Hospitals, work, rich wood floors, newappliances, lux. decor! Sunroom, deck overlooks serenity,

privacy! Call 545 3419

4/5 BR BRICK $227,900Over 3,000 feet, 3.5 baths, brick, convenient West to TCC,

FSU, Westside! Make Offer! 545 3419

MICCOSUKEE BY MDSJust $209,000, perfect Med Office,Drs,Dentists,Offices,

Brick on Large Lot, lots Parking! 545 3419

CUSTOM NE $256,900Gardens of Killearn 2805 Paradise,

wood floors, custom kitchen & baths, on cul-de-sac.

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Industrial for Sale

Agent: Jep Dove

• 9,300 SF Office/WH on Cap Cir SE between Apalachee& St. Augustine Rd.

• 7,260 SF just south of Doak Campbell Stadium; fencedyard & semi accessible

• 16,000 SF on 3.13 ac w/ large fenced yard onPensacola St; CP Zoning

• 10,400 SF Office/WH on W. Tharpe, fenced yard withloading docks

• 5,512 SF Office/WH on Yulee St on 1.03 ac lot; buildingincludes 3 offices, file room and kitchen

Agent: Eric Stockstill:

• 3,200 warehouse with 1,600 SF office. $279,000. Canalso be leased at $12.00 per square foot. – 2088 N.Monroe St.

• 1.22± acres for sale off Portal Drive in the LakewoodBusiness Center

Agent: Jim Taube, CCIM:

• 1122 Kissimmee St. – Warehouse for sale. 10,000 SF.Large Loading docks! Also available for lease.

Continued from Jim Taube, CCIM:

• 3510 Weems Rd- Zoned Light Industrial, 1 acrepermitted for 9,000 SF w/ 2100 SF house/officeconversion.

• 1219 W. Tharpe St. 11,000 SF – ½ retail/showroom; ½warehouse; .80 acres

• 3083 Crawfordville Rd. in Crawfordville – 5,622SF warehouse w/ showroom on ½ acre- Zoned C-2Commercial

Agent: E. Edward Murray, Jr. CCIM:

• 3143 W Tharpe St – 10,000 + SF warehouse in 2bldgs, $400,000 - One bldg tenant occupied.BANK OWNED

INDUSTRIAL FOR LEASE:

Agent: Jim Taube, CCIM:

• 523 E. Tennessee St Office/Warehouse – 2,400 SFwith updates!

• 3357 Garber Dr. 2,000 SF with loading dock

• 2838 Industrial Plaza Dr. – 5,000 SF with largeoverhead doors & fenced outside storage

• 10,000 SF in Railroad Square – Will divide

INCOME PRODUCING:

Agent: Frank L. Langston, CCIM:

• Warehouse Investment Opportunity off Hartsfield Road

with a national tenant in place! $5,049,000

Agent: Jep Dove:

• Two mid-sized student apartment complexes in

between FSU and TCC!

• 905, 907 & 909 Buena Vista Drive - Perfect location

within 1 mile of FSU -100% occupied!

Agent: E. Edward Murray, JR., CCIM:

• Northampton Shopping Center - Great location

off Thomasville Road & Kerry Forest.

Agent: Kee Elwell:

• Mobile Home Park in North Tallahassee with 35 units

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TOWNHOMES FOR RENT-UNFURNISHED

l NE - Centerville Court3/2 $1150 and $1200l NW - Nugget 2/2 withoffice $850Cindy Cooper 545-8076Georgia Turner 510-4286www.TLHRealEstate.com

Lg 2/1.5, E. Park area,new carpet, energy

efficient, screen porch$695/mo 877-2427 after 6

Off Stone Rd1403 A-2 Stone Rd. ,2Br/2Ba, 980sqft., $675,new carpet, CHA, W/Dh o o k u p s , P r i v a t ecourtyard, avail now



Southwood Gem4 0 2 5 C o l l e t o n C t . ,2Br/2.5Ba 1250sqf t . ,CHA, W/D, utilities incl.,Garage parking, $1200Avail 3/8



HOUSES FOR RENT-UNFURNISHED

2032 Shady Oaks Dr.,3BR/2BA, eat-in kitchennew paint & carpet, nopets $1125. 661-2160


2303 Dozier Dr3/1 new carpet & roof,full kitchen, hookups,carport, $775/mo

428 Glenview Dr3/2 wood flooring, Den,CH/A, W/D, $995/mo

3200 Abbington Lane4/2, carpet, full kitchen,corner lot, CH/A, gameroom, $1300. Avail 1-15

1704 Atkamire3/1.5 carpet, 1122 sq ft.w/d incl $850/mo.


3BD/1BA $500/MO!!!Capitola Rd, Move-inR e a d y ! O w n e rFinancing available.931-622-3942

3BR/1BA, new paint &carpet, CH/A, fenced

yard, carport. 5 mi. S. ofCapitol. $675/mo.

Avail. now. 408-3406 or305-320-4005

4024 Mahan Dr.$1250/mo.

735 Wailes St.$1300/mo.

1735-B S. MLK Blvd.$675/mo.

Call Megan Ornelas,Real Estate Agent

(850) 567-6565


Arbor Hill, 3/2, tile floor,fireplace, fenced backyard. No smoking/pets.Refs reqd. $975/mo. +$1000 dep 850-510-6886

Chemonie Crossing2 ACS NE TALLAHASSEE3600 sq.ft. 4BR/2.5BA,2 workshops totalling

1200 sq.ft. Great schoolzones. $2700/mo.

850-264-90109179OldChemonieRoad.com

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MOBILE HOMES/LOTSFOR SALE

3 BR/2 BA doublewideapprox. 1600 sq. ft. onnice lot in Woodville.10073 Blue Waters Rd.

Owner finance 508-0872www.lotsunlimited.com

3 BR/2 BA doublewideapprox. 1600 sq. ft. onnice lot in Woodville.10073 Blue Waters Rd.

Owner finance 508-0872www.lotsunlimited.com

5 BR/2BA approx. 2,100sq. ft. doublewide on

large lot off W.W. KelleyRd. Owner financing.

$89,900. 508-0872www.lotsunlimited.com

5 BR/2BA approx. 2,100sq. ft. doublewide on

large lot off W.W. KelleyRd. Owner financing.

$89,900. 508-0872www.lotsunlimited.com

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE

AmazingInvestments!!

l1657 Live Oak Drive, 4duplexes located neart h e P a r k w a y , s t a t eoffices and shopping$565,000.l 1 2 0 7 N . M L K i n gBlvd. 4 buildings with 11units total , 1 duplexa n d 3 t r i p l e x e s a l l1 B R / 1 B A . F u l l yoccupied $405,000.l 1 8 2 5 - 1 8 5 5 S .Gadsden St. 4 duplexesw i t h e a c h s i d e2BR/1BA, $520,000.Call Elizabeth Straussfor more information850-509-9411.



Immaculate 3/2.5 w/lotsof amenities. Quiet areaAvail. 4/6. Credit checkreq’d. $1400. 509-1428

l 1085 Su to r Rd 1/1Vaulted ceiling,laundryoff kitchen & outsidestorage area. $525l1968 Portland 3/2.5w i th fenced yard &washer/dryer. $770l3424 Gardenview 3/2open and airy split planw/ f i replace, lovelyshaded back yard .Avail. April $1950l 8 0 0 B r a g g 3 / 1 ,hardwood floors, lots ofstorage $800l2121 Faulk Dr. 3/1 w/fireplace & hardwoodf l o o r s . B i g s h a d e dfenced yard. $950MAGNOLIA PROPERTIES

AND INVESTMENTS.386-8660

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Lake Jackson Home5 3 5 4 T o w e r R d . ,3Br/2Ba 1064sqft., $895,CHA,W/D Hookups ,avail now



lNW - Paula Drive 3/1.5$1000. Off N MonroelNW - Flagstone 3/3$1500 avail June 1stCindy Cooper 545-8076Georgia Turner 510-4286www.TLHRealEstate.com


MIDTOWN - 3BD/2BALocat ion ! Spac iousbrick home. Hardwoodf l o o r . $ 1 5 1 5 / m o850-309-0487

Midtown CottageHouse

4 1 6 M c D a n i e l S t . ,2 B r / 1 B a 1 1 0 0 s q f t . ,$ 1 2 0 0 , C H A , W / D ,H a r d w o o d F l o o r s ,Garage, F i rep lace ,avail 6/7



NE 3BR/2BA VELDADAIRY $1395/mo + DepPets Ok Fenced GreatArea 917-880-9625

Ochlockonee RiverShort run to the Gulf.

30 min. from downtown2BR/2BA. Avail. 5/1.

$990/mo. 850-264-9010

Small 2BR house, CH/A,new carpet/paint,

super clean. In-town.No pets. $495/mo.

629 Osceola. 562-5410

Small home, NW, cul-de-sac, avail. April, greatneighbors , 1st & lastdue at rental. 510-9611

WOODLAND DR.2BD/1.5BA Wooded lot.N e w l y r e n o v a t e d .S h a r e d r e c r o o m .$890/mo 850-309-0487

MOBILE HOMES/LOTSFOR RENT

1 Month Free Rent$99 Deposit

Bad Credit OKAY2 & 3 BRs from $499

2 baths,W/D hookupsEnjoy swimming poolFree lawn care, pestcontrol, communityofficer. Call 24 hrs a

day for Pre-approval.

459-9334www.ilovethemeadows.com

2BR/1BA. 902 Angela Drin Leon Co. on 1 acre.

$550/mo. 1st. + sec.dep. 850-421-1014

2BR/2BA Fort Braden,no pets/smoking. CH/A$600 + dep. Refs req’d.Avail now 850-510-1018

MOBILE HOMES/LOTSFOR RENT

3/2, 3/4 of an ac. W/D,Lg screen porch.1158

Doves Hollow. No pets.$750/mo 850-694-3602

Nice 2/1 on 1 acre offWakul la Spr ings Rd.$550/mo + $750 secd e p . N o S m o k i n g ,S o m e p e t s O K .850-570-9553 / 509-5722

Thomasville Rd., 2/1,secluded, deck, shed,trees in pasture, $470/

mo, lease, 510-7959

COMMERCIAL PROPERTYFOR RENT

Reduced PkwyCommercial

M/I special 1mn. Freel 1310 Paul Russell Rd.,$1600, 2000 SqFt . , 7la rge of f ices , la rgel o b b y , c o n f e r e n c eroom, break room, 2bathrooms, Avail. Nowl1310-A Paul Russell Rd$425, 500 SqFt . Onelarge off ice, uti l i t iesincl. Avail now



OFFICE/RETAIL SPACEFOR RENT

$150-$230/office! Freeutils.! 1 to 3 room suites,outside entrance! NearTMH. Some furniture.Nice!!! Owner/Realtor

850-878-3957

* AMPLE PARKING800 - 10,000 sq.ftClose to downtown,

new building.Call 878-0823

Professional rooms $185& u p . E . P a r k , n e a rCapital Cir. Utilities &janitorial incl. 509-8818

Storefront Unitsl2 0 0 0 s q f t w i t hwarehouse space inback at Capital CirNE & Easterwood Dr.l3200 sq ft beautifulcorner retail/officeunit at Capital Cir NEand Easterwood Dr.May subdivide.l1350 sq ft retail/hairsalon on N. MonroeTallahassee Mall area

John “Al” Russellcell (850) 508-4242www.southvest.net

Huntington Woods3151 Huttersfield Cir.,3Br/2Ba 1262sqft, $995,CHA, w/d Hookups ,g a r a g e , w o o d e dbackyard, avail 4/10



Hettie Spooner(850) 509-4337

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Lindsay Elliott(850) 545-2463

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3840 E Millers Bridge Rd. - 4BD/3BA, 4,231

sqft. Beautiful Custom brick home by Tom

Ertl in Bobbin Trace. This home is located

at the end of a cul-de-sac on an .85 acre

lot. Home is complete with beautiful

wood columns and exquisite woodwork

throughout home. 12 ft ceilings, tons of

natural light from oversized windows.

Master Suite has double walk-in closets

and seating area. Hardwood floors in living

areas, tile in kitchen & baths, carpet in

bedrooms. Heated & Cooled Sunroom with

built-in speakers. Back tile patio. Large

fenced in backyard. $599,900

3128 Obrien Drive - Killearn home with soaringceilings and tons of charm! 4 BD/3BA, 3,735sqft. Complete with hardwood floors, tilesFlorida roomwithwall to wall windows, customcabinets and Corian countertops. Featuresinclude custom molding, 8’ doors, irrigationsystem, over-sized garage, completelyfenced backyard, wood blinds on windows,entertainment sound system, security system,and window seats in additional bedrooms,all throughout home. Large split level deckon the back of home, great for entertaining.Large Master suite with his/hers walk-inclosets, spacious bath room with his/hersvanities, soaking tub and separate shower, andsitting area with access to the Florida room.Additional features: oversized 2 car garageand Durock Stucco exterior (with inspectionreport). $469,000

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B E A U T I F U L T A L Q U I NLAKE FRONT 2BR mobilehome & 2 boat houses,covered pier and lotsmore . Jus t lowered$30,000 $239,900. CR.

20 DOCKABLE ACRES:St. Lucie Waterway.

$159,500. 45mins boatAtlantic; 5mins boatLake Okeechobee.

Beautiful land,abundant wildlife.

Gated/Privacy.888-716-2259 Gulf

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GEORGIA PROPERTY FOR SALE

Ga. Property for SaleEarly County

lCovey Roost 282ac+/-w/pond & cabin,lCrossroads Plantation1800ac+/- Spring Creekl A n d e l l F a r m s250ac+/- 3 BR house, 3ponds.

Calhoun CountylArlington---ConnerF a r m ( 4 5 0 a c + / - )w/cabin.plantationservicesinc.comCall Lee Walters office

229-888-2500cell 229-343-3830

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3BR/2BA Single FamilyOn-line Bidding now

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QUADS/TRIPLEXES FOR SALE

INVESTMENT PROPERTYBy owner. Quad.

2BR/1BA per unit. Nearhospitals. 229-228-6998

HOMES $100’S & UNDER

A A A B a r g a i n f o rI n v e s t o r s o r H o m eOwners!! $15,100 belowappraisal! $49,900! Likenew 2/1, 701 sqft. Totalr e m o d e l ! ! O f f L a k eBradford near FSU/FAMUOwner/Realtor 878-3957

C l o s e - i n N o r t h 2 / 1hardwood floors, biglandscaped lot. Loadsof potential $89,900.JRW.

HOMES $101’S - $250’S

Gorgeous 3/3 w/office,all brick in popular NWarea, lots of upgrades,screen porch, priced tosell $250,000. CR

Ochlockonee River2BR/2BA on the river.Deep water access,

floating dock, 1 mi. N.of state park. $190,000Call Matt 850-264-9010OWNER FINANCE $0 DOWN

HOMES $251’S - $500’S

3061 Sawgrass Circle isa high-ceilinged brickstructure of 2700+ sq.ft.& 2-car garage w/3BR,3BA, den/of f ice, lg.foyer & fireplace w/asouth facing sunroomoverlooking the golfcourse $320K 321-3260

PEMBRIDGE PLACE5370 Carisbrooke Lane,B e a u t i f u l 2 - S t o r y4BR/2.5BA brick home.Newly renovated. Mustb e s e e n ! $ 4 9 9 , 9 9 9850-668-7150

OPEN HOUSE

Open 2-5 Sunday8795 Minnow Creek

Killearn LakesMove in ready 3/2 ,New appliances, woodfloors, lush landscaping$159,700. 510-2046M. Miller, Keller Williams

Open Sat & Sun 2-54803 Heathe Dr.

FOXCROFT, 3/2 - 1870sq. ft. new roof, $199K

Heather Johnson322-2492

Ketcham Realty Group

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Open Sunday 2-42307 Jim Lee Road3BR + office/2.5BA,

1855 Sq. Ft. brick home$199,900 850-345-2510

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2950 Foxcroft $192,5003BR/2BA, all brick.

Close-in. Large yard.Ken Scheider 510-5192

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ACREAGE, FARMS, GROVES

An Equestrian Dream!Rumberger Stables.11.4 ac in Monticello,FL, only 20 minutesf rom Ta l lahassee .3BR/2BA ranch house6 o u t b l d g s , 3 , 8 3 6linear ft of three railb o a r d f e n c i n g , 2paddocks, 2 grazingpastures, 2 woodedpastures, open grassriding area. Pricedu n d e r a p p r a i s e dvalue at 299k.

Call Luke Murphy,Realtor, 850-597-4441

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35 ACRES

(HWY 270 (AKA) SHADYREST RD.) Zoned oneHome per acre. GreatDevelopment potentialPaved road frontage.$169,900.

JASON C. HARRELL445-4277 OR 539-1000www.harrellrealty.netH H H H H H H H H H

HOME SITEl 4 8 A c r e s o fBeautiful hardwoods& pines! $4700/acre!

Call Mary DaleJoyce 224-2300

Monticello Farm-33+or68+ acres! High rollinghills, lg. oaks w/pasture,spring ponds, home &barn, fenced, pavedrd. Owner finance withs m a l l d o w n ! F r o m$270,760. 850-510-5999

GENERAL REAL ESTATE

l9098 Eagles RidgeGreat home in GoldenEagle 3-4BR/2BA, openfloor plan with customkitchen. Lg. breakfastarea to family roomwith French doors toc o v e r e d p a t i o a n dp r i v a t e b a c k y a r d .Hardwood floors, highceil ings, double cargarage. Possible shortsale. $190,000l 2481 Pap i l l i on o f fT h o m a s v i l l e R d , 5bedroom 3.5 bath twostory, living and dining,f a m i l y r o o mw/fireplace, sun room,m a s t e r b e d r o o m sdown and up. $355,800MAGNOLIA PROPERTIES

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COASTAL/BEACH PROPERTY FOR SALE

Live Oak Island just 30min S. of Tallahassee.House lot w/3-ut i l i tysheds, highest lot onisland,also 2 add’l canallots. All 3 lots $85,000.1246 Live Oak Island850-997-4035 / 590-3623

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1202 CROSS CREEK WAY UNIT 2$78,000

Wake Up to Nature in this Unique Townhome.Tucked away off Apalachee Parkway; Close toCapitol and Governors SquareMall. Newer PergoFloors and Carpet; 2 BR,2.5 Baths,Open Kitchen,Dining, Living~Stone Fireplace~ 1100 + Sq. Ft.,1 C Garage, HugeWalk in Closet in Master Suite.Enjoy your serene surroundings on your privatebalcony !! Come See Today!! MLS#228266Apalachee Pkwy to Cross Creek to CrossCreek Way

3086 SAWGRASS CIRCLE$325,000

Beautiful one owner brick home in theGreens of Killearn. 2668 SF with great roomand huge kitchen, all lawn maintenancecovered by HOA. MLS#228854Shamrock St E to Kilmartin, turn intoGreens of Killearn, Sawgrass Cir L, House@ corner

3314 LAKESHORE DRIVE$260,000

Classic Ranch pool home on almost an acre.2011 seamless Metal Roof. 2 Master BD’s.Large 24x26 Garage. Large energy efficientwindows. MLS# 230978N. Meridian or N. Monroe to W. LakeshoreDrive

2655 BANTRY BAY DRIVE$259,500

NEW LISTING! 4 Bedroom 3 full Bath familyhome with separate Living Room, DiningRoom; open Kitchen and Family Room w/Fireplace. Enjoy large Sunroom overlookingfenced backyard. 2 car Garage. HomeWarranty to buyer. MLS# 232540Shamrock or Kerry Forest to ShannonLakes to Bantry Bay.

214 LIVE OAK LANE, HAVANA$359,900

2007 gorgeous home in Havana Country ClubEstates. 3419 SF, 4BD/3BA. Overlooks #3green & backs up to #9 tee. Granite counters,hardwood floors, stainless appliances, Rinnaiwater heater, Italian travertine tile, vaulted & treyceilings, stone fireplace & kitchen bar. 400 SF.bonus room upstairs. 950 SF walk-out basementw/windows (potential in-law/teen suite.)N. Monroe (Hwy 27), L Country Club Dr, L LiveOak Lane

4054 MCLEOD DRIVE$164,500

Wonderful, well maintained home w/hugegreat room, vaulted ceilings, stone fireplace,new roof in 2013, new HVAC in 2010,screened porch, screened in-ground pool,private fenced yard and large 2 car garage.MLS#232278

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1627 NEW LEGEND COURT$235,000

In Beautiful Golden Eagle. True 3 bedroom 2bath single story patio home. Call today forinformation on updates.

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DEBORAH THOMPSON

850-933-1349

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2814 ROYAL ISLE DRIVE$389,000

Pool home on 1 acre w/ distant viewsof Lake Monkey Business in PrestigiousGolden Eagle w/ gated access; wonderfulsplit floor plan; Spectacular master suitew/ luxury BA, full teen suite w/ private BA.Oak floors; Large screened pool & lanai;separate theatre room.

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9031 WINGED FOOT DR.$615,000

Immaculate 5BD/4BA PLUS office, withconcrete pool and waterfall. Qualitythroughout including travertine tile in allrooms except bedrooms and office. 12’coffered ceilings, surround sound and hugecovered lanai with brick pavers to enjoy theambience of the pool and 9th FAIRWAY ofGolden Eagle golf course. MLS#232453

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9408 BUCK HAVEN TRAIL$219,900

Exceptionally Nice 3BR/2BA home, with splitbedroom plan, in Killearn Lakes. VaultedCeiling, Large Eat-In Kitchen, 2-Car SideEntry Garage. Backs up to green space.MLS#231693T’ville rd., L Bannerman Rd., R Tekesta, LDeer Lakes, L Buck Haven. L Buck Haven

SANDY HIGDON

850-510-5500

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