Glossary of Real Estate Terms
The Decline of New Home Construction in Tallahassee: What’s at Stake
Tallahassee is currently facing a critical housing shortage, one that
Joe Manausa
October 27, 2025
Glossary of Real Estate Terms
Glossary of Real Estate Terms
Marry the Home, Date the Rate: A Modern Guide to Homebuying
In the dynamic world of real estate, one phrase has gained traction among homebuyers and industry experts alike: “Marry the…
Joe Manausa
November 20, 2023
Glossary of Real Estate Terms
What Is A SELLER'S MARKET In Real Estate?
What is a seller’s market in real estate? You might have heard that we have a huge seller’s market right…
Joe Manausa
September 3, 2020
Glossary of Real Estate Terms
Pre-Marketing? How Steve Jobs Would Sell A Home
If your home was marketed like an Apple product, we would hear rumors about you selling long before you put…
Joe Manausa
July 9, 2020
Glossary of Real Estate Terms
Is It Time To Redefine Housing Market Equilibrium?
Since my first day in the real estate industry, I understood that the real estate market equilibrium is reached when…
Joe Manausa
December 3, 2018
Glossary of Real Estate Terms
How Closing Costs Should Impact Your Decision To Buy A Home
A common question that we have been asked by homebuyers is whether they should buy a home or lease one.…
Joe Manausa
November 19, 2018
Glossary of Real Estate Terms
Should Real Estate Seasonality Matter To Home Sellers?
Seasonality occurs in most real estate markets, but its impact varies greatly. Often times, home sellers think it is best…
Joe Manausa
October 29, 2018
Glossary of Real Estate Terms
How Effective Age Impacts Home Values
Have you ever been shopping for homes in a neighborhood and discovered two similar looking properties that were priced completely…
Joe Manausa
April 30, 2018
Glossary of Real Estate Terms
Why You Must Know About Liquidity When Selling A Home
In most areas of the US today, homeowners are enjoying a seller’s market. Even with a highly active market however,…
Joe Manausa
October 26, 2017
Glossary of Real Estate Terms
How Is Market Time Defined In Real Estate?
I was recently asked about the average market time (or time on the market) for homes that have sold in…
Joe Manausa
September 14, 2015
Glossary of Real Estate Terms
Are You Letting A Cap Rate Rob You Of Your Real Estate Investment Return?
If you have looked at commercial or large scale residential real estate as an investment, you probably have been schooled…
Joe Manausa
February 12, 2014
Glossary of Real Estate Terms
A Layman's Guide To Real Estate Investment Terminology
I was recently analyzing a real estate investment with some of our agents and I realized I could produce an…
Joe Manausa
February 11, 2014
Glossary of Real Estate Terms
Compression Market Time For Real Estate In Tallahassee
What happens to home values when high end homes are oversupplied, mid-range homes are at equilibrium, but low end homes…
Joe Manausa
August 5, 2013
Glossary of Real Estate Terms
Credit Repair Update - Our Case Study Continues
A few weeks ago I wrote a blog post titled Does Credit Repair For Homebuyers Really Exist? which was the…
Joe Manausa
May 28, 2013
Glossary of Real Estate Terms
Real Estate Market Cycles Explained
Real estate market cycles come, and real estate market cycles go, but are you curious at all about how to…
Joe Manausa
May 13, 2013
Glossary of Real Estate Terms
What Is The Definition Of Distressed Property?
Long time readers of the Tallahassee Real Estate Blog know that we love questions from readers, and today’s post is…
Joe Manausa
January 18, 2013
Glossary of Real Estate Terms
Short Sale Potential - What It Means Today
Have you ever been looking at homes for sale online and seen the term “short sale potential” used with a…
Joe Manausa
December 7, 2012
Glossary of Real Estate Terms
3 Mistakes To Avoid When Determining The Market Value Of A Home
Whenever I speak with a home seller, one of the first things they want to know is the market value…
Joe Manausa
August 17, 2012