Investors Can Get the First-Time Home Buyer Tax Creidt, Too!

Attention Real Estate Investors: don’t assume the tax credit is just for traditional home buyers. The IRS has interpreted the law to allow…

Do You Buy A Florida Home Now Or Wait For Falling Prices

Last week we discussed home affordability in the Tallahassee real estate market and we found that home affordability was similar to levels seen in 2004. We discussed the elements that made up home affordability, but we left out a crucial point.

New Appraisal System (HVCC) Hurts Consumers

This new HVCC  home appraisal regulation code stinks! It increases the overall closing time and the waiting time for buyers and sellers to receive funds. Appraisal portability is also decreased, since each lender will require a new appraisal.  Oh, and that’s not all…

Current Sales Stats for Brookestone in Ocoee, Florida

The community of Brookestone in Ocoee is a wonderful place to call home in a gated setting with functional plans by Lennar, Centex, and Park Square Homes. The convenient location, spacious lots, and mix of architecture add to its appeal…

Passion for the Passiflora - Hunted and Found in Bonita Springs, Florida

Recently, I took a cruise down Hickory Blvd., swooped into Kings Kew and found the most impressive mailbox flower.  Long story, short: I posted the flower image on Flickr and was told it was a Passiflora, a Passion Flower - truly amazing…

Home Inventory Levels Still High In Tallahassee, Florida

The inventory of homes for sale in Tallahassee has been continually dropping for quite some time. Unfortunately, the rate at which people are buying homes in Tallahassee has been dropping too…

Eight Ways NOT to Price Your Home When You Want to Sell It

Bill Nye provides these eight steps to avoid when trying to sell your home.  Selling now? You should probably give it a read…

Sanibel Island - Fort Myers Southern Neighbor and Island Get-Away

If you are the type of individual who prefers the solitude of an island sanctuary, you will appreciate Sanibel and Captiva Island.  Escape the hum-drum of the daily grind and step onto the beach where the only sounds you will hear are the breakers, sea gulls and sand beneath your feet…

Selling In Tampa? Think Eco-Friendly Lighting

Without a doubt, the newest Tampa home décor trends of 2009 are centered on eco-friendly renovations and creating a green, sustainable and efficient home lifestyle…

Tallahassee, FL: Home Affordability Report Removes The Hype

I’ve been reading a lot of articles online about interest rates and home affordability, so I decided I would take a look at home affordability rates in the Tallahassee real estate market…