February 2010

Real Estate Advice
Joe Manausa

Trash the Trash Before Closing

The Contract for Sale and Purchase states that the “SELLER will have removed all personal items and trash and cleaned the property” prior to closing. But does this provision still prevail on a contract where the “Buyer agrees to accept the property

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Homes For Sale
Joe Manausa

Great Pool Home in Northwest Tallahassee

Tallahassee Realtor Menza Krause has a great home for sale in the Holly Hills neighborhood in Northwest Tallahassee. This traditional, established area is well-located and biking distance from Florida State University. This is ideal location is gre

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Real Estate Advice
Joe Manausa

CONDOMINIUM FINANCING IN FLORIDA

Although it is not exactly impossible to obtain financing for a condominium in Florida, it has become very, very difficult. An In-House loan, also called a Portfolio Loan, is a mortgage loan in which lenders will lend their own money and accept that

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Tallahassee Housing Market Trends
Joe Manausa

Great Chance To Sell Your House - Don't Blow It!

Knowing the next housing market trend is the one competitive advantage that homeowners have today that can help them be successful in selling their home. The key is to use this information and take decisive action.

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Tallahassee Housing Market Trends
Joe Manausa

Short Term Inventory Trends Reverse February 9, 2010

Well, the seasonal housing inventory growth that we have been anticipating finally hit, and now the 30 day inventory trend is showing growth. This means there are more homes for sale in Tallahassee today than there were 30 days ago.

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Tallahassee Housing Market Trends
Joe Manausa

Northeast Tallahassee Home Sales Doing Best

Historically the Northeast Tallahassee housing market has been hovering around the 50% of the market, so the current number appears more of a “return to normal” than anything else.

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Tallahassee Housing Market Trends
Joe Manausa

Average Home Prices In North Florida February 8, 2010

Wakulla, Jefferson, Gadsden and Leon counties are seeing a continued drop in both home values as well as average home prices. This trend will continue until the glut of homes for sale in Tallahassee and the surrounding areas is consumed.

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Homes For Sale
Joe Manausa

Family Friendly Beauty in Easton

This all brick, gorgeous custom built home has fantastic floor plan. It features a large family room and four bedrooms and three baths. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac at 5421 Pinderton Way this home was is just waiting on its family. The awesome la

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Tallahassee Housing Market Trends
Joe Manausa

North Florida Home Sales Continue To Struggle

Looking at North Florida homes for sale in the Tallahassee MLS uncovers way too much supply. The real estate graph shows over 18 months of supply of homes based upon the current rate of home sales.

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