As we enter another selling season, you may have a list of items you need to do to get the home ready for the market. Some are deferred maintenance items like roofing repair or replacement, cleaning out the crawl space or replacing broken windows. These are not “fun” updates, but they are necessary and can be very costly. I think …
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Do fireplaces add value in an appraisal ?
The sound of crackling embers and the sweet smoky smell of a masonry fireplace remind me of winter at my grandparents’ farm. The Lane Farm, on outskirts of Quincy, was built in the early 1900’s. It was the definition of southern comfort, covered porches outfitted with hanging swings, handmade rocking chairs and a basket of decade old Readers Digest magazines …
Eastern Leon County a popular area for development
Get ready eastern Leon County, it’s your turn. So much of our new construction growth has been in the Bradfordville area, north of I-10, over the past thirty years. I remember when it seemed the only thing north of Killearn Estates was Moby Dick’s restaurant, then Killearn Lakes, a few plantations and the Georgia line. At the same time, I …
Looking for a good real estate appraiser in Tallahassee ?
There are many great local real estate appraisal firms in Tallahassee; most are full time professionals who take pride in their work. In our opinion, the best appraisers are those who also stay in touch with the market, they do this by staying involved in the real estate community. Publishing articles, researching the local market, communicating with Realtors and local …