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Question: I was look-ing at a new condo with“cherrywood flooring.”Noillusionsthat itwassol-id; I was told it was engi-neered.

Looking again at somedamage (the condo sta-pled flooring over radiantpipes with staples too

long, resulting in waterdamage in several units),I sawthat the top layer isathin photographic film,not veneer.

Does this mean it’slaminate, not engineered?And if so, if the cat throwsupwhile I’m atwork, am Italking significant repaircosts?

The material alsoscratches badly, I noticed.

Answer: It is engi-neeredwood, and it woulddepend on what you fedthe cat. A diet of syrup ofipecac, perhaps; TenderVittles, probably not.

Let’s just say the condodeveloper didn’t dig toodeeply into his or herpockets for flooring, norfor the expertise requiredto install it without punc-turing the flexible piping

in the radiant heating sys-tem.

It kind of makes mewonder what other evi-denceofbuildershortcutswill appear in the monthsafter you move in.

Q: I have a great out-door furniture set that is alittle more than 20 yearsold. The chairs are verycomfortable, but theyneed new cushions.

Hence, the problem.They are Samsonite

chairs and the cushionswere manufactured byHooverIndustries inFlor-ida. I have tried to touchbase with Hoover with noluck.

Apparently, Hoovermanufacturedairline seatcushionsandcovers, andIdon’tknowthat theyare inthe outdoor furniturebusiness anymore.

A: Remodelers have arule of thumb to which Iadhere. When you findsomething you like, buyextra because next yearthe manufacturer will bemaking something “newandimproved”andnot thething you like.

A few years ago, I builta window seat with book-cases underneath in theseating area at the back ofour kitchen.

My wife was easilyable to find someone tomake pillows for the win-dow seat from materialshe bought at a fabricstore.

You might find some-thing you like going thisroute.

From a Chicago read-er: Your column mention-ing dishwasher etchingran in our paper.

I don’t recall seeing thesimple advice of readingthe owner’s manual thatcomes with your dish-washer.

I installed my firstdishwasher, a Maytag,back in 2000. The owner’smanual gave me a deter-gent amount to use basedon the hardness ofmywa-ter (measured in grainsper gallon).

Themanual said to callmywaterutility toget thisinformation.

Goingon12yearsnowIhave used the amount ofdetergent recommendedfor the hardness of mywater andmyglasses lookthe same as the first daythey went into the dish-washer.

I do also use a rinse aidas recommended byMay-tag.

Just thought I wouldpass that along. I am al-ways amazed at the num-ber of people that neverread their owner’s man-ual, be it a new car, a newappliance or a new tool.

From John Popek:With respect to dishwash-er rack rust, you mightwant to caution readersaboutusingrepairmateri-als not designed for aharsh environment.

My tube of GE bathcaulkstates“not foruse inaquariums” becausemostbath caulks add amildew-cide.

Considering the dish-washer will heat water to120 degrees, and dry at ahigher temperature,there is no guarantee themildewcide will not mi-grate and become depos-ited on dishes and flat-ware.

I would not use anycaulk inside adishwasher.If it’s not good for fish, it’sprobably not good forme.

The best suggestionsgiven were to replace theparts or the dishwasher.

High-end dishwashershave stainless steel interi-ors and baskets. For long-termpeace ofmind, stain-less steel may be the bestinvestment.

Email questions to Alan J.Heavens at

[email protected] orwrite him at The Inquirer, Box8263, Philadelphia, Pa. 19101.

Condo’s flooring problems could be tip-offBy Al HeavensThe Philadelphia Inquirer

1029 Thomasville Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32303 • 850-224-7713 • Fax 850-561-3710 • www.TBRnet.org

Debbie Kirkland2012 President

THE BOTTOM LINE

LEON COUNTY, FL SUPPLY DEMAND VALUE TREND

As of 9/4/2012 Active Sold Past Yr Months Sold Prior Yr Yr/Yr Prior 6 Mo Prior 12 Mo

Listings 09/11-08/12 Supply 09/10-08/11 Change Avg Sale $ Avg Sale $

Total Det/TH/Condo 1,855 2,299 9.7 2,213 4% 172,800$ 173,800$Detached Only 1,445 1,776 9.8 1,731 3% 198,400$ 199,600$

TH/Condo Only 410 523 9.4 482 8% 88,600$ 86,200$

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Explore TallahasseeWanda Carter

Keller Williams Town & Country RealtyEnergy is circulating in Tallahassee, creating a new, dynamic atmosphere. We always geta large number of new neighbors with the coming and going of the college students eachsemester. But have you noticed all the new businesses that have opened or are openingsoon?

Here is a challenge from me to you: Stir things up your life a bit and explore Tallahassee.Go out and see what the town you live in has going on. I suggest going on a “field trip”to visit Tallahassee and see downtown, Midtown, the west side, the north side, the eastside, and the west side of town—any areas where you do not live or work. Experience thenightlife in Tallahassee, if you don’t usually go out in the evenings; experience the “day-life” if you don’t usually go out during the daytime; or treat yourself and family or a friendto a unique weekend (or day off) event if you tend to stay at the house.

Here are some sites (and sights!) you would do well to look for (remember to go to places outside of “the box”that you usually move around in):

• The Honda Jet dealership at the Tallahassee Regional Airport;• Cascades Park, or another of our great parks;• Midtown—all around the What-A-Burger on Thomasville Road;• The huge new shoe store at the former Border’s location;• The huge new athletic-themed store at Mahan and Capital Circle;• The Gaines Street Corridor;• The Franklin Boulevard re-make;• The student-oriented, luxury apartment community on Basin Street;• The under-construction apartment complex at Lake Jackson;• The wonderful houses listed for sale;• A location you have made a mental note about checking out “someday.”

This does not have to be an expensive excursion, either. Just drive around for a couple of hours—get out ofthe car or off the bike for short strolls—and take a closer look at the scenery or the locale. Stay engaged withour city. Don’t let it become a far-off place in your mind!

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MORTGAGE RATES HEREContact Claire Kerz

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• Updated Weekly •Information for this chart is compiled by the Tallahassee Democrat and is valid as of the publicationdate of this issue and is subject to change without notice. Estimated monthly payment calculated usinga 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 Percentage Rate.

Farmers & Merchants Bank 850-297-2015

10 - Year Fixed 3.00% 0 20% 30 3.159% $1,448.42

15 - Year Fixed 3.00% 0 20% 30 3.109% $1,035.88

20- Year Fixed 3.625% 0 20% 30 3.712% $879.61

30 - Year Fixed 3.625% 0 20% 30 3.687% $684.08

30 - Year FHA 3.25% 0 3.5% 30 4.15%* $664.24*****Hometown Banking since 1906*** It’s a great time to purchase or refinance with yourlocal community bank, where our customers are like family. Please call Christie Heald at850-297-2015 for a customized rate quote, or visit our Mortgage Department’s webpageat www.FMBBANK.com for more information. No hidden fees. No application fee. *MIPIncluded, **MIP Excluded You are in good hands with FMB; we can’t wait to meet you.

Sunshine Savings Bank 800-468-3993

30 YR. Fixed 3.625% 0 20 30 3.671% $684.08

20 YR. Fixed 3.50% 0 20 30 3.563% $869.94

15 YR Fixed 3.00% 0 20 30 3.027% $1,035.88

Payments based on $150,000 loan amount. Rates subject to change. Call forcurrent rates. Purchases and refinances of Primary Residences, InvestmentProperties, Home Equity Lines of Credit & Construction Perm Loans are

available. Visit www.sunshinesavingsbank.com to apply or call 800-468-3993.Select option 1 for our mortgage hotline.

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Hancock Bank 850-325-3152

30 YR. Fixed 3.625% 0 20% 30 3.734% $684.08

15 YR. Fixed 3.00% 0 20% 30 3.182% $1,035.87

FHA 30 Yr. Fixed 3.25% 0 3.5% 30 4.277% $657.66

VA 30 Yr. Fixed 3.25% 0 0% 30 3.705% $652.81

RD 30 Yr. Fixed 3.25% 0 0% 60 3.836% $652.81Please note: Rate quotes based on qualified borrowers having a credit scoreof 740 or better. Let your neighborhood professionals guide your mortgage

transaction from beginning to end. We have numerous programs to meet yourdiverse financial needs. www.HancockBankMortgage.com

Florida State University Credit Union 850-224-4960

30 YR Fixed 3.375% 0 20% 30 3.639% $685.25

15 YR Fixed 2.75% 0 20% 30 3.221% $1,051.86

10 YR Fixed 2.75% 0 20% 30 3.437% $1,478.87

All rates are subject to change without notice.Please contact Allison Tremper at FSU Credit Union for your personalized

quotes at 850-224-4960 ext. 3310www.fsucu.org

Local Processing -Local Decisions - Local Closers - Local Construction Dept - Local Appraisers.Full Array of programs subject to credit & property approval & includes: 2nd home & investment,FHA, Conv, Const/Perm & Lot Loans. 100% VA, RD, & Affordable Housing. *MIP incl. **No MIP.Loans are not made or originated by FHA, VA, HUD, or any governmental entity.

Capital City Bank 850-402-800015 YR. Conv. fixed 2.25% 2.38 20% 30 2.690% $982.63

30 YR. Conv. fixed 2.875% 3.25 20% 30 3.190% $622.34

30 YR Conv fixed 3.375% 0 5% 30 3.843%* $663.14**

30 YR FHA fixed 3.25% 0 3.5% 30 4.060%* $664.23**

30 YR RD fixed 3.25% 0 0% 30 3.772%* $666.16**Estimates are based on a loan amount of $150,000. Lower down payment options areavailable. Rates are subject to change daily. Check us out online at www.scorefcu.com

or contact the Mortgage Department for a personal mortgage consultation!www.scorefcu.com

SCORE Federal Credit Union 850-488-1015 Ext. 20830 Year Fixed 3.50% 0 20% 30 3.545% $673.57

20 Year Fixed 3.375% 0 20% 30 3.438% $860.34

15 Year Fixed 2.875% 0 20% 30 2.955% $1,026.88

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Tallahassee Builders Association Weekly News

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

Jerry McFarland, CIPTBA President - 2012

TBA Plays Major Role in North Florida Home ShowMembers of the Tallahassee BuildersAssociation (TBA) will have a prominentrole in the North Florida Home Expo set forOctober 6-7, 2012 at the Tallahassee-LeonCounty Civic Center. Markthe dates on your personalcalendar now and come see awealth of products, services,and ideas to improve your homeand your lifestyle.

TBA’s reigning Builder of theYear Larry Wayne Strickland,C IP, is coordinat ing ourassociation’s involvement in theshow, which runs from 10 amto 8 pmon Saturday (October 6)and 10 am to 5 pm on Sunday(October 7). Consumers will beable to obtain discounted $5 per person showpasses from participating TBAmembers. Thepasses will also be downloadable from ourweb site at tallyba.com.

Strickland is one of 13 TBA members whohave earned the “Construction IndustryProfessional” or “C IP” designat ionindicating their experience, education, andprofessionalism (see list at right). Larry hasover 35 years in the business and has beena consistent winner over the years in TBA’sRemodelers Showcase Awards.

TBA also wishes to acknowledge the City ofTallahassee’s Natural Gas Utility and VickiO’Neil for supporting the home building andremodeling industry’s presence at the show.

TBA’s section of booths, underthe theme “Green Home Expo,”will be a show-within-the-showand will be easily identifiableto show visitors.

Participating remodelers in theshow include Bill Kimberl, CIP,of Kimberl Construction; StanDerzypolski, CIP, of 3 Rivers,Inc.; and my company JamesMcFarland, Builder.

TBA associate members whowill be showcasing a widerange of home-enhancing

products and services include ABC Supply,Appliance Consultants, Cabinetry DesignStudio, Carpet Studio, City Gas, CulliganWater,ES Green & Company, High-Tech Systems,Keith McNeil Plumbing, Tru-Seal, Rock SolidDesign, and Wynn & Associates.

Special booths include the TallahasseeLenders’ Consortium and the TallahasseeBuilders Association and its Green BuildingCouncil chaired by David Perkins, CIP, ofPerkins Electric. TBA members will be onhand in the association booth to answer anyhousing- or construction-related questionsyou might have. Mark the dates… and we’llsee you at the show.

Remodeler Larry Wayne Strickland,CIP, is coordinating the TallahasseeBuilders Association’s involvement inthe Fall North Florida Home Expo.

Tallahassee Builders Association’sConstruction Industry Professionals

Doug Barton, CIPBarton Construction

William “Kip” Carpenter, CIPCarpenter Construction

Stan Derzypolski, CIP3 Rivers, Inc.

Ed Dion, CIPDion Builders

Jerry McFarland, CIPJames McFarland Builder

Brandon Jett, CIPJett Builders

William Kimberl IV, CIPKimberl Construction

Shane Lambert, CIPShane Y. Lambert Construction

David Perkins, CIPPerkins Electric

Larry Wayne Strickland, CIPCapital City Builders

Mark Trudeau, CIPTrudeau Fine Homes

Tom Vieth, CIPVieth Construction

Mark Worley, CIPWorley Construction

perfect way to build alakefront guest house.

WhenO.G.Touchstone,— Tut, as he likes to becalled—setout tobuildon26 acres along the out-skirtsofChelsea,he imag-ined a simple place: a cab-in on a private lake, noelectricity, a wood-burn-ing stove.

“Then the girls got in-volved,” saidTut, 62, as he

CHELSEA, Ala. — Ahouse built without nails.

It might seem impossi-ble tomanynowadays,butat one point, timber fram-ing, as it is called, wasstandard practice. It’s sel-dom done anymore. Butfor one family in ShelbyCounty, it seemed like the

shook his head, his bootsdeeply embedded in thered mud by the buildingsite.

The design, said Tut,tookaboutoneweekendtocomplete. The family —hiswife, Kathy; their chil-dren, Jody, Green, andJesse; as well as Green’swife, Erica, and Jody’shusband, Nathan Orrison— all pitched in with their

ideas. Soon, the simplecabin grew to be around3,000squarefeet, saidTut.

“I got it back down to1,100 square feet,” Tutsaid.

The one thing theycould agree on was thatthey wanted it to beunique. Six out of the sev-en family members aredesigners in somerespect— ranging from archi-

tects to landscape design-ers. Tut was a landscapearchitect before he re-tired.

Jody was the first tosuggest post-and-beamconstruction, also knownas timber framing. Jesse,the youngest son who willbe the primary occupantof the house, suggested adog-trot design, includinga breezeway open to theroof in the middle of thehome.

When searching for abuilder, Tut found who hethought was the perfectman for the job inThomasDowns, owner of South-ern Timber Framer LLC.Downs spent two years inMaine learning tech-niques used by timberframers. After he built asmall timber frame dur-ingaweek-longcourse,hewas hooked.

“This type of construc-tion is basically unheardof in the South,” saidDowns, as he lined up thenext peg.

John McGee, an engi-neered wood and compo-nents sales manager at 84Lumber in the Birming-ham area who has been inthe construction businesssince1986, said thathehasonly known of one or twobuildings erected withtraditional timber fram-ing techniques.

“That’s very rare,”McGee said when heheard about the ShelbyCounty project. “It’s avery unusual framingtechnique. It’s a pretty ex-treme,old-schoolbuildingstyle that you just don’tsee anymore.”

Rather than traditionalsheet-rock constructionwith studs and nails, theTouchstones’ construc-tion plan entails usingheavy pine timbers con-nected with mortise andtenon joints. Diagonalbracing adds extra sup-port, while wooden dow-elshold the joints inplace.Tongue-and-groove de-tails, which allow thewood floor to fit togetherlike a puzzle, reduce the

need for metal and nails.Although he uses a

computer to help withmeasurements, the preci-sion needed to ensure asmooth fitmeansmeasur-ing more than twice.Downscuts thepiecesoff-site, creating a puzzle ofsorts thatheputs togetheron location.

“I’ll measure every-thingforaboutaweekanda half,” said Downs, “andthen we’ll spend anotherweek cutting all thewood.All of it, though,will go upin about five days.”

Once the frame of thestructure is built, Struc-tural Insulating Panelswill be used to create thewalls of the cabin. Al-though the timbers willonly be visible from theinside of the house be-cause of the use of SIPs,the design offers a lesscomplex constructionplan and better heat insu-lation.

The unique construc-tion will be mirrored in-side by the personaltouches requested byeach of the family mem-bers:

» Tut wanted a heatedfloor. “Brick gets too coldin the winter,” he said.

» Erica wanted win-dowseats. “Wehave to lis-ten to Erica. She’s carry-ing the families’ first setof twins — my grandba-bies.”

»Kathy wanted lots ofwindows. “If I get Kathy’sapproval, everything elsewill beOK,” saidTut of hiswife.

Tut expects the houseto be livable by Thanks-giving, but said he willprobably put in anotheryear of work before it iscompletely finished. Theplans call for a 10-footceiling fan, a screenedporch, an open porch andan outdoor shower.

For now, the house willserve as a residence forTut’s son, aplace forTut tostaywhileheworkson theproperty, and a place forthe family to visit, tuckedaway in the woods.

Alabama family builds old-fashioned wayBy Ana RodriguezThe Birmingham News


QUESTION: I am un-employed and withoutsavings. I own a rentalhouse that is “underwa-ter,” and I’m behind onpayments. My efforts torent the property havenot produced nearlyenough money. I spoketo the lender, which willallow a short sale, butthe bank will not waivethe deficiency. What areyour thoughts?

ANSWER: The pur-pose of trying for a shortsale is to work out a set-tlement with the lenderand reduce or eliminate

the remaining debt. Ifyour lender will notwaive the deficiencyand you do not want ajudgment hanging overyour head, bankruptcymay be a good answerfor you.

If you are not eligiblefor bankruptcy, con-tinue working with yourlender to forgive thedebt through short sale.Youmaywant to explainthe situation and let thebank know that you areconsidering bankruptcy.That may change thelender’s position.

Gary M. Singer is aFlorida attorney and anexpert in real estate law.

Lender won’t waiveshort-sale deficiencyBy Gary M. SingerFort Lauderdale Sun Sentinel

This compact home,Plan HMAFAPW1710from Homeplans.com, of-fers many luxurious fea-tures.

A gracious porch wel-comes guests inside,where amenities includedecorative ceiling treat-ments, lighted niches anda master suite with dualwalk-in closets, a largeshower and a separatetub. Two additional bed-rooms share a hall bath onthe opposite side of thehome.

A snack bar adds roomfor casual seating at theopen kitchen, just stepsaway from thegreat roomand the rear lanai. Thedining area offers moreroom for eating under anelegant tray ceiling.

Windows wrap alongthe back of the home. As ahandy touch, the garageentrance leads straightthrough to the kitchenpantry for easy groceryunloading.

All of these amenitiesare thoughtfully plannedwithin1,555 square feet offinished living space.

An ultra-efficient ver-sion of this plan with aphotovoltaic solar systemwasbuilt nearGainesvilleand determined by theDepartment of Energy tohave a Home Energy Rat-ingSystemindexofminus1, meaning it producesmore energy than it uses.

To learn more

A downloadable studyplan of this house, includ-ing general informationon building costs and fi-nancing, is availablealong with hundreds ofother home plans at the

website www.houseoftheweek.com.

To order a paper copyof the study plan for $10,call 866-772-1013 and ref-erence the plan number,HMAFAPW1710.

To build this house, or-der a complete set of con-

struction documents on-line at www.houseoftheweek.com or call toll free866-772-1013 and refer-ence the plan number list-ed above.

Luxury comes in compact designFor The Associated Press

Plan HMAFAPW1710 specifies a lanai at the rear of thehome. A guest bedroom and the great room open onto theoutdoor space. AP

This single-level plan has1,555 square feet of livingspace. AP

HMAFAPW1710DETAILS:Bedrooms: 3Baths: 2Total living area:1,555 square feetGarage: 400 square feetDimensions:46’8” x 58’10”Exterior wall framing:2x6Foundation:Slab

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AKRON,Ohio—WhenRamonaand F. Eugene Smith werehouse-hunting in the mid-1950s,they wanted something differ-ent from the cookie-cutterCapeCods and ranch-style homesthat were sprouting across thecountry.

Theyfound it inaTudor-stylecottage that once housed thepoultry keeper for the nearbyStan Hywet estate, which in-cludes the seventh-largesthome in the nation.

The Smiths – he an industrialdesigner, she a graphic design-er–bought thehouse in1955andturned it intoa familyhomethatretains elements of its historywhile accommodating theirlove of modern design.

Today that house is poisedforacceptance into theNationalRegister of Historic Places, arecognition that would honorthe care Ramona Smith and herlate husband took in adaptingthe old building for a new use.

At the time the work wasdone, there were no nationalstandards for renovating oldbuildings, noted Tom Wolf, aspokesmanfor theOhioHistori-calSociety’sOhioHistoricPres-ervation Office. Yet the Smithshad the foresight to alter thehouse with a great deal of sym-pathy for itspast, he said –a fac-tor that led the Ohio HistoricSite Preservation AdvisoryBoard to recommend the build-ing for the national register.

The nomination is in thehandsof theregister’skeeper inWashington, and a decision isexpected this fall, Wolf said.

The cottage at CourtleighDrive and Reynolds Avenueoriginally was both a granaryand living quarters for the fam-ily of the farmer who cared forthe chickens at Stan Hywet,then the country estate of rub-bermagnateF.A.Seiberlingandhis wife, Gertrude.

Seiberling wanted the estateto be as self-sufficient as possi-ble, so its original1,700 acres in-cluded poultry, dairy and beefcattleoperationsandprobablyaproduce farm, saidMarkGilles,StanHywet’s director of histor-ic structures. The farms sup-plied the Seiberlings with food

and produced food to sell, hesaid.

The poultry keeper’s cottagewas built onto the end of a mas-sive chicken run. The chickenrunwas demolished in1955, butthe house bears the scar of itsoutline on a brick exterior wall.

The house was on a part oftheestate thatwassold todevel-oper Frank DeWitt in 1955, theyear F.A. Seiberling died. About

that time, Eugene Smith wasscouting the area for a home forhis young family. Someone toldhimabout the cottage at the endof a dirt road in the woods, and“this was exactly what we werelooking for,” Ramona Smithsaid.

Today thehouse stands out inits West Akron neighborhood,its stucco and timbers tying itmore closely to Stan Hywet up

the hill than to the neighboringranches and colonials.

The Smiths changed the rearentry to the front and added aporch and garage that blendwith thehome’sexterior. Inside,they took down walls and door-ways on the first floor to createan open floor plan that theSmiths’ son, architect Mark D.Smith, said was inspired by thework of Frank LloydWright.

What was once feed andgrain storage became a livingroom, dining room and kitchen,with theoriginalbrickwallsandconcrete floor exposed. TheSmiths never covered the sur-faces because “we loved thefact that it iswhat it is,”RamonaSmith said.

Eugene Smith designed stor-age cupboards for the livingroom and wall-hung cabinetsfor the kitchen,with open spaceabove where lights could washthe brick and highlight items ondisplay. The brick was left itsnatural color in the kitchen butwas painted white in the otherrooms, brightening the spaceand creating a crisp backdropfor artwork and midcenturymodern furniture.

One set of casement win-dows was replaced with a pic-ture window in the living roomto look out onto a shade garden,but otherwise the windowsthroughout the house retaintheir original character, rightdown to the stylized leaf-shapelatches. The Smiths, however,replacedtheoriginalpaneswithleaded and sometimes stainedglass.

She said windows that ele-gant wouldn't have been appro-priate to a farmhouse. “We tookliberties like that,” she said.

The upper two floors, oncethe living quarters for the cot-tage, are now occupied by bed-rooms, bathrooms, office spaceand a library. Those rooms re-tain many of their original fea-tures, including old bathroomfixtures, oakdoorswithverticalmullions and wood floors.

All along, the goal was to re-tain the building's characterwhile making it livable. “Wetried tomaintain asmuch as wecould,becausewefelt ithadval-ue,” Ramona Smith said.

Her latest project is a smallbathroom in the basement withworn paint on the walls and askylight above that a neighborboy once stepped throughyearsago during a snowball fight.Courses of brick were recentlyadded to the top of the room’swalls and the window reframedto stop a leak.

“Youknow,withanoldhouse,you’re never done,” she said.

History, it seems, neverstands still.

Cottage is a gem from the pastByMary Beth BreckenridgeAkron Beacon Journal

Ramona Smith, with her son Mark D. Smith, lives in a historic Akron, Ohio, home that has been nominatedfor the National Register of Historic Places. KAREN SCHIELY/AKRON BEACON JOURNAL/MCT


ingworkisnotreallyworkbut fulfillingexercise thathas made us both healthi-er. Being outdoors andtending the garden is in-vigorating and fun,” hesays.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. —Dressed in blue jeans andshort-sleeve cotton shirts,wet grass clippings cakedon their shoes, Whitneyand Fred Farris look com-fortable and relaxed asthey stroll their familyfarm, a 300-acre elongat-edpoint of lush landon theNansemond River insoutheastern Virginia.

The farm is where thecouple spends weekendsand many vacation days,tending to more than adozen beds of various siz-es they've created on twoacres.

Collectively, theirplantings are called LongPoint Gardens.

Organic gardeners fordecades, they prefer thearomas of aged compostand ripening heirloomvegetables and fruits in-stead of the smells of gasfumes from traffic alongcity streets. They digmany beds by hand, andFred fashions trellises,pergolas and fences fromfallen branches andsticks. Tools are kept in avintagecorncrib,which isnow officially their gar-dening shed.

“We have been organi-cally gardening togethereven before our marriageon a North Carolina orga-nic farm in 1980,” saysFred,whohasbeendeputydirector of the education-al Virginia Living Mu-seum (www.thevlm.org)in Newport News since1999. Many of Fred’s con-servation ideas have beenincorporated into pro-grams at the museum, in-cluding the Living Greenexhibit with a green roof,rain barrels, compost sys-tem, energy-conservingtips and earth-friendlybuilding methods andproducts, according to

Christine Lewis, museumeducation director, andotherstaffmembers.Fredis also amember of the lo-cal Green Building Coun-cil.

“The physical garden-

After restoring thefarmhouse on the Suffolkproperty from 1980 to1983, they moved to thecity to raise a family.

“We wanted to be nearneighborsand forourkidsto walk to school,” addsWhitney, a preschoolteacher.

Although the couplegardens at the farm, theircrops begin at their cityhome. Seeds are startedon heat mats under growlights, and then the seed-lings are transferred to asmall backyard green-housebefore transplantedinto Suffolk soil.

The list of vegetables,fruits and flowers theygrow for personal use andfor gift-giving reads like a

Family farm a test bedfor organic techniquesBy Kathy VanMullekomDaily Press (Newport News, Va.)

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CHICAGO — It’s muchcheaper to buy a homethan rent one in 100 of thelargest U.S. metropolitanareas, according to a re-port released this pastweek by the real estatewebsite Trulia.

“Despite the recent(home) price rebound,rents continue to rise fast-er than (home)prices, andmortgage rates are nearrecord lows,” said JedKolko, Trulia’s chief econ-omist, in a news release.And that trend is leadingto favorable homeowner-ship costs inmost corners

of the country.In its analysis, Trulia

looked at the averageprice of all homes for saleand the average rent of allhomes for lease on thewebsite between the be-ginning of June and theend of August. Averagesfor themetropolitanareasinclude properties fromthe inner cities to the sub-urbs.

The report reflects in-creased affordability forhomeowners comparedwith thewinter,whenTru-lia last did this analysis ofrenting versus buying.

The last time around, itwas better to buy in 98 ofthetop100markets,Kolko

said. But mortgage rateshave dropped since then,and rents have risen fast-er than home prices.

According to the re-port, homeownership af-fordability, comparedwith renting, was highestinDetroit,wheretheaver-age cost of owning a homeis$349amonthandtheav-erage cost of renting oneis $1,149 a month.

Other markets wherehomeownership afforda-bility is high: Gary, Ind.;OklahomaCity; Lakeland-Winter Haven; and Tole-do, Ohio.

On the other end of thespectrum: Honolulu,wherehomeaffordability,

compared with renting,was the lowest of the 100areas.

The monthly cost ofhomeownership in Hono-lulu is an average $1,519and the monthly cost ofrenting is an average$2,007. That’s a 24percentdifference of $488 amonth.

Other markets wherehomeownership afforda-bility is lower: San Fran-cisco;NewYork;SanJose,Calif.; and Los Angeles.

For homeowners, Tru-lia assumed a 3.5 percentmortgage rate, itemizeddeductions at the 25 per-cent federal tax bracket,and a 7-year time horizon

to hold on to the property.It included closing costs,maintenance, insuranceand property taxes.

For renters, it includedsecurity deposit and rent-er’s insurance.

Even in a scenariowhere the homeownercouldonlyobtaina4.5per-cent mortgage, didn’titemize on taxes and onlyplanned on staying in thehomeforfiveyears, itwascheaper to buy in 96 mar-kets, Kolko said.

Despite being more af-fordable to buy in manymarkets, often peoplecan’t take advantage, Kol-ko said.

“It takes years to save

enough for a down pay-ment, and it takes a highcredit score to even qual-ify for a mortgage, letalone to get the best rate.In the recession, manypeople found it harder tosave—andharder tokeepup their credit scores,”Kolko said in the news re-lease.

“Homeownershipmakes the most financialsense for people whosestrong credit scores letthem snag the lowestmortgage rate and whoget the biggest benefitfrom deductingmortgageinterest and property tax-es from their income tax-es,” he said.

Buying often cheaper optionBy Amy HoakMarketWatch

gardening catalog – fourkinds of pumpkins, sixkinds of gourds, threekinds of muskmelons andtwokinds ofwatermelons.Zebra, Dancer and Black

Beauty are their favoriteeggplants; Romano, favaand regular snaps aretheir preferred beans.Springandfall gardens in-clude cabbages, kales,mustards, broccoli, kohl-rabi, collards, peas and ci-lantro.

Tomatoes varietiesthey can whole and also

make into pesto and salsainclude Cherokee Purple,Green Zebra (winner ofthe 2011 Monticello toma-to-testing contest, saysFred), German Riesen-traube, Italian SanMarza-no, SunGold, plus tomatil-los.

Flowercropsthatbene-fit pollinators include zin-

nia, coneflower, black-eyed Susan, yarrow, lem-on basil, sweet pea, bache-lor buttons, butterflybush, agastache, moun-tain mint, statice, straw-flowers, larkspur, agera-tum, amaranthus, cleome,sunflowers, hyacinthbeans (seeds from Monti-cello),Ammiwhitedill,ce-losia, Sweet William andphlox.

“We provided all thecut flowers for our daugh-ter’s wedding on the prop-erty in 2008,” says Fred.

“We provide aboutyearly about half our fam-ily’s food needs throughthis garden and share ad-ditional produce and flow-ers with family andfriends.”

The couple sticks tostrict organic techniques,using horse manure andbedding from a nearbyfarm to establish compostbeds that fertilize the gar-dens.

Dormant oil helps con-trol insect problems onfruit and nut trees – apple,pear, plums, figs, pome-granate, cherry, pecan,English walnut, persim-mon, apricot, trifoliate or-ange, Chinese chestnutand hazelnut. They har-vest two kinds of kiwi –

fuzzyandsmoothRussian,both cold hardy in Hamp-ton Roads, Va.

Theyhandweed,mulchextensively and growcov-er crops, such as crimsonclover, buckwheat andwheatduringwinterto im-prove soil conditions forupcoming plantings.

No pesticides or com-mercial fertilizers areused, and limited botan-icalspraysandsoapselim-inate most pests on otherplants.

Gardening organically

and diversely, especiallywith native plant mixes,brings increasing num-bers of butterflies, beesand other good wildlife tothe gardens, they say.

“When we first startedcoming here, we had areally bad mosquito prob-lem, but not now,” Whit-ney says.

“We have a good hawkandowlpopulation, tonsofbirds and lots of goodbugs.Wedependonpreda-tors to help us in the gar-den.”

Continued » 7G

Organic GARDENING101Fred and Whitney Farris suggest:Compost, compost, compost. Recycle non-meat kitch-en scraps and also all yard waste. Homemade compost isyour best and cheapest fertilizer.Savor seeds. Start from seed as many vegetable andflower plants at home as you can. Help preserve valuableheirloom types for future generations.Mulch, mulch, mulch. Cover your garden with compost,leaves and grass clippings to reduce weed growth, reducewatering needs and increase soil fertility.Reuse rain. Add rain barrels to your downspouts towater your seedlings and garden. Natural rain water isbetter for plants and you keep it from adding to runoffproblems.Learn to love insects.Many insects you see in a gardenare not pests but beneficial insects that help control thereal pests. Spraying a garden with pesticide kills all insects(good and bad).

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1912 VINEYARD WAY4 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths incl. in-law suite. Approx.2800 sq.ft. 2-car Garage. Fireplace, Game Room,Living Room & Separate Dining Room. Tray Ceilings& Recessed Lighting. Stainless Steel Appliances,Granite Counter tops, 4 Sides Brick on 2 Acres,$350,000 (REDUCED $19,900 from $369,900)

Please call Darrell Wills at 850-264-5210TeamWills.com

The Marquee Realty Group

OPEN SUNDAY 3-5

36 Desmond StreetAll Brick Custom Designer home with over 3700 sqftunder roof on 4 lots with wrought iron fence andelectric gate! Home features a split plan, 4 bedroomsplus office, 3bths, beautiful archways, 2 summerkitchens, screened pool, hot tub, water Fountains andgas fire pit! MUST SEE! Absolutely breathtaking! Oneof a kind! Only $450,000. Go Crawfordville Hwy(319S) from courthouse about 1 mile, R on HarveyMill (about .5 mile), R on Desmond.

Barbara Slaughter 599-5450Remax Professionals Realty

OPEN SUNDAY 2-5

2582 Manassas Way & 2561 Ulysses Road (BradfordModels) Affordable Elegance with New Energy Starhomes . N . E . T a l l a h assee ' s mos t des i r ab l eneighborhood. Top rated schools. 4BR/2BA, 2000sq.ft. with craftsman quality at great prices. Woodfloors, kitchen islands, granite tops, tankless waterheaters,& more! A must see! From $277,900. Visit2640 Manassas Way - Our Sales & Design Center orweb site TallahasseeHomesRealty.com

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

New Homes Open Daily 11- 6 PM

1132 Blackhawk Way - True pride of ownership!Gorgeous 4/2.5 w/bonus room, 2708 sq. ft. Fantasticfloorplan w stunning hardwood floors, tons ofwindows, formal dining & living rms, open kitchenw/Corian counters, breakfast bar & sunny nookw/french doors open to deck.Inviting family rm w/20ft ceilings. Lg downstairs master suite has doublevanity, jetted tub, WIC & private water closet.3BRs &HUGE bonus rm upstairs. Exterior features includemature native landscaping & quiet cul de sac $295KContact Sarah Henning, Keller Williams Realty formore info 850-524-0305. www.sarahhenning.coms

Open Sunday from 2-4pm

1309 Leewood DriveClassic brick 3BR/2BA bath home. 2489 sq ft, hugefamily room with fireplace and built in bookcases,updated granite kitchen and new appliances, cherrycabinets, new roof and new AC unit. Open floor planwith hardwood floors. Screened porch overlooks largeestablished back yard. Perfect location right offThomasville Road in city. Schools are Leon, Raa andGilchrist. Home inspection done , so all ready to go -Being sold $10,000 under appraisal at $265,000.

Hosted by Gail Mobley Loveless, 544-5477Karen Celander, 933-3025 Ketcham Realty Group

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4 PM Price Reduced by $15,000

1682 Osprey Pointe Drive - This 2,152 sq. ft. GreenCertified 3BD/2BA+Office has all the sought afteramenities, including hardwood floors, tank-less waterheater, gas fireplace w/built-in entertainment cabinets,granite counters, tray ceilings, deluxe master bathwith luxurious custom tiled shower & whirlpool tub,Stainless Steel & black appliances, spacious sunroom& much more. Move in ready. $284,000. See agent atsales model at 3335 Harbor Club Drive.

Neil P. Ryder, CRS, GRI, SFR, e-PRO 508-6988www.NeilRyder.com

Neil Ryder Realty Inc www.MyParkCharleston.com

OPEN SUN 12-5 - $7,000 Paid In Closing Costs

2664 Egret LaneClose in! 3 bedroom, 2 bath, updated kitchen withnew cabinets, Granite Counter tops and Newappliances. Both bathrooms have also been updatedwith Granite counters and much more. Light andbright sunroom off of family room and kitchen. 2Renai Water heaters. Fenced in back yard thatconnects to great patio area for entertaining. Thishome will not last long! $315,000

Debbie Byrd, Realtor 264-8522PrimeSouth Properties, Fezler, Russell & Ferrie

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

3335 Harbor Club Drive. This rare 4BD/3BA in ParkCharleston has 2,055 sq. ft. and has been GreenCertified by the Florida Green Building Council. Thisnew home has all the sought after amenities, includinghardwood floors, tank-less gas water heater, gasfireplace with built-in entertainment cabinets, granitecounters, tray ceilings, master bath with luxuriouscustom ti led shower, Stainless Steel & Blackappliances and much more. Move in ready. $283,500.

Kathy Lee, REALTOR 850-508-6003Neil P. Ryder, Broker 850-508-6988

Neil Ryder Realty,Inc www.MyParkCharleston.com

Open Saturday & Sunday, 12-5

3473 Genevieve Park Drive in Evening RoseCome visit this charming new construction 3Bed/2Bath Craftsman-style home with extensive luxuryfinishes. Evening Rose is an in-town, traditionalneighborhood development located in NortheastTallahassee. From Capital Circle NE, enter on AustinDavis Ave., then left on Brush Hill Lane. An incrediblevalue at only $219,900!

Call Julie Zins, Broker, 850-443-2528The Zins Company, LLCwww.ZinsCompany.com

Open Sunday 1-5

3701 Mundon WayJust listed Shannon Forest Pool home. This lovely4/2 has it all! Quiet street, spacious living areas, woodburning fireplace, large lot with sparkling pool, patio& gazebo perfect for outdoor entertaining. Directions:Thomasville Rd, to Killarney Way, left on Forsythe firstright to Hampshire becomes Mundon. $215,000.

Jennifer Atwell 850-933-8872,Linda Dix Realty LindaDixRealty.com

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

792 Litchfield RoadVery nice 3 bedroom, 2-1/2 bath home located only15 minu tes f rom FSU in Brandon Woods a tLakeshore, featuring a large living/dining room,separate kitchen, family room and office. A screenedporch overlooks a nice patio and .82 acre private yardwith a woodsy setting. Home was designed and builtby Tallahassee architect, Paul Anderson. $197,000.Dir: Lakeshore Drive West to Litchfield Road.

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

OPEN SUNDAY- 2-4 LAKESHORE CONTEMPORARY

856 Wakulla Springs RdThe best 5 acres available, planted pines, gardens,fish pond, horses allowed, close to Tallahassee,Wakulla Springs and Coast. Spacious MH with largedeck, with large family room, eat-in kitchen, andmuch more. New well and water filtration system,in-ground hurricane shelter, out building for heavyequipment. Fenced with the wi ld l i fe roamingthroughout.

Call David Rossetti for your private viewing850-591-6161, Rossetti Realty

Mini-Farm - Horse Potential

1514 Cristobal Dr. This fine home enhanced by thebeauty of old English Architecture is located inprestigious & convenient Los Robles. 1920s Charmmeets Modern Day Luxuries! Walk into Living Roomboasting Dramatic Wooden-Beamed Cathedral Ceilingwith views of sunl i t Fami ly Room and lushlylandscaped & serene backyard. State of the ArtKitchen with SS appliances. Hardwood, TravertineFlooring and MORE! Dir: N Meridian Rd to FernandoDr to Cristobal Dr 3/3.5 2575 sq ft $439,000.Bette H. Drake, GRI, Broker/Realtor, 850-933-0196Midtown Brokers,LLC [email protected]

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2619 Opequon Bend & 2587 Halleck Lane(Cottonwood Models)Tallahassee Homes Newest 4BR2BA Energy Star 3.0 homes in Bull Run. Tallahassee'stop selling neighborhood in 2012. New homes, bestprices, top rated schools, convenience to shopping &more make living easy & affordable. 4 New HomesStarting Soon! Design your dream home today! Visitour Sales/Design center at 2640 Manassas Way orweb site at TallahasseeHomesRealty.com.

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

Great Price on New 4BR in Bull Run

4282 Little Osprey Drive in Lakeside - This 3/2 homeoffers a HUGE fenced in back yard, large master suitew/ Jacuzzi tub & separate shower. Split floor plan w/vaulted ceilings & updated thorughout! BRAND NEWstainless steel appliances in kitchen, laminate woodflooring, fireplace, covered patio, alarm system &much more!!!! First one in the door will buy it!!!! It isready to go!!!! Directions: 27 North, Left on to CoolView (Lakeside), Go down and turn left on LittleOsprey, house is on left.

Call Lindsay Pearson, 510-8029 for questionsPearson Realty, Inc.

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APARTMENTS FOR RENT-

FURNISHED

SOUTHWOOD STUDIOLuxury furn. carriagehouse apt. $1000/mo

212-3740 / 202-271-4275


UNFURNISHED

$395/mo + dep. Studio,1 & 2BRs. Near schools& shopping. 561-4226

Fully renovated, newkitchen,bath & windowsbeautiful 2BR/1BA 1944Dawsey St $625/mo +

$400 dep. 850-544-9436

1BR/1BA in Midway, just10 mi. to Tallahassee.n i c e & w e l l k e p t ,$300/mo. 850-443-3300


UNFURNISHED

1BR Deal1207 N. MLK Blvd B3avail now. $395/mo.1Br/1Ba, CHA, la rgec l o s e t , c l o s e t oeverything

Kent Strauss Mgmt &Realty, Inc. 877-2284

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1ST Month FreeSILVERLEAFWEST APTS.1BR/1BA $495/mo

Mon-Fri 10:30 am-6pm2749 W. Tharpe St.

Call 385-9881

242-1 Lake Ella Dr.2BR/1.5BA, 2-story w/upper deck overlook-

ing lake.$900 847-1936


UNFURNISHED

Blairstone Steal1446-D Wi l low BendWay, $595, 2BR/1BA,900sqft, on golf course,ba lcony, CHA, W/Dhookups, avail. now



Camaron at WoodcrestLOCATION! LOCATION!

1, 2, & 3 bedrooms!Town homes & 3 pools

Cable & Water [email protected]

850-385-8080

Close to State Offices1322-B Linda Ann Dr.,Studio, $325, 600sqft.,WIN, Lawn service incl.,avail. 9/21




UNFURNISHED

Casa CalderonApartments

Offers an independentliving facility for personswho are either 62 yearsof age or older and/orhandicapped. Rent isbased upon incomeand applicants mustmeet HUD's eligibility

requirements. For moreinformation contact

Casa CalderonApartments

800 W. Virginia St.Tallahassee, FL 32304

850-222-4026TDD: 800-955-8771

Downtown Studio!100-2 Frankl in Blvd.$395, studio, 500sqft,WIN, avail. now.




UNFURNISHED

FRESHLY REMODELED1940's ambience.

Charming, cozy andprivate studio/one

bedroom. FROM $395.Partial utilities.

739 California St.NO PETS. 545-6685

Myers Park564 A-2 Oakland Ave.$595, 2BR/1BA, 800sqft,living and dining room,CHA, W/D hookups,avail. 9/21



NW 1BR/1BA3112 Mission Rd. #3

W/D hookup, $525/mo.No pets. Call 847-1936


UNFURNISHED

NOW LEASINGPortland Terrace Apts(Old Bainbridge Rd &

Portland Ave)2BR/1.5BA townhouse,

1160 sqft.All appliancesincl. washer & dryer.

1 year lease. No pets.Rent $675/mo

For more info contact:Lauren Hansen,manager 385-5315

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Studio Apt. in NE home,private entrance. Inclutils & cable. No pets/

smoking $580. 264-6788


UNFURNISHED

Wooded off Pkwy1356-A Linda Ann Dr$395, 700 sqft, 1Br/1Ba,C H A , t i l e f l o o r s , l gdeck, avail now



CONDOS FOR RENT-

FURNISHED

1BR/1BA, fully furnishedfrom dishes to towels,ideal for a professional.2203 W. Pensacola St.$650/mo. 850-562-5093

CONDOS FOR RENT-

UNFURNISHED

3BR/2BA NEAR FSU3400 Old BainbridgeRd. #405, pet friendly,avai l . immediate ly .$1100/mo 850-459-4435

DUPLEX FOR RENT-

UNFURNISHED

$750 2BR/1.5BASuper clean & 1000 sqf t N W T a l l a h a s s e e850-508-2978

1106 Brafferton-2/2wi th screen porchand fireplace closeto Southwood-$850

8792 Louvinia WayLg. 2/1 w/fireplace,new paint , carpeta n d a p p l i a n c e s ,country setting nearSouthwood, $765

Spirit Realty Inc. ofTallahassee, 877-4343

1811-4 Hartsfield Rd.2BR/1.5BA, hookups,alltile, no dogs, $675/mo+ $675 dep. 422-3055

DUPLEX FOR RENT-

UNFURNISHED

2223 CLAREMONT LN.2 bedroom, 2 bathCHA, washer/dryerhookup . $700 Rent

Annual lease.No pets allowed. Avail.

fist of mid-August.l

222-5262

3/2 Access to I-10, quietsecluded, 1200 sq. ft.1592 Misty Garden Way$855 Avail now 559-8386

ATLAS RD3/1.5, carpet, carport,W/D connections, $725

222-8702Meridian Mgmt. Realtor

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DUPLEX FOR RENT-

UNFURNISHED

Beautiful NW 2Br2444 Wren Hollow Dr.,2Br/2Ba 950sqft., $625,CHA, W/D hookups,f i r e p l a c e , w a l k - i nc l o s e t , p a t i o p e t sconsidered, avail. now



Energy efficient W side,c l e a n 2 / 1 , v a u l t e dceiling w/fan. Deck, nopets. $575/mo 576-2695

N E c l e a n q u i e tnon-smoking building,1/1 w/small office, avail10/1 $625/mo. + dep.ref. lease 893-8262 or668-8547

Off Paul Russell3129-B Pont iac Dr . ,2Br/2Ba 1070sqft., $695,CHA, W/d Hookups,La rge fenced yard ,lawn Care incl., avail9/21



S.E. Deal!1855-A S. Gadsden st.,2Br/1Ba, $525, 850sqft.,CHA, W/D Hookups,avail 10/10



TCC Convenient2 7 2 1 M i s s i o n R d ,2Br/1Ba 800sqft., $525,C H A , W / D h o o k u p s ,across from GretchenEverhart, avail 9/14



TOWNHOMES FOR RENT-

UNFURNISHED

$750-3BR-2Bath!NEW PRICE-FENCED

High ceiling living rm,s e p a r a t e m a s t e r ,nice kitchen, patio,special low price forfall! Barbara Dickson,Remax ProfessionalsRealty 545-3419

1732 Coreywood Ct3/3, carpet ,open floorp l a n , g a r a g e . w / dconnections: $975/mo

2323-A Green Timber2/2.5 carpet, patio, fullkitchen, w/d, $975/mo

1454 Nena Hills3/3, carpet, garage,w/d incl, $990/mo

Raymond Diehl Rd2/2, open plan, W/Dincl. fireplace, $725/mo


2882 LAKESHOREDRIVE 3BR/2BA, W/D,Garage,fenced yard,d e c k . $ 1 1 0 0 / m o850-523-9300

2BR/2.5BA TownhomeCH&A, fireplace, W/D,patio, $850 + 1st, last &d e p . N o p e t s /smoke. 954-261-7873

3BR cozy lakef ront ,close-in, wood stove +extras. Pet considered$600/mo. 850-875-9466

TOWNHOMES FOR RENT-

UNFURNISHED

HUGE 1 BR214-E White Dr., $525,1Br/1Ba 700sqft., CHA,W / D , n e w f l o o r i n g ,Fenced yard, 1-Story.Avail. now



Ki l learn Es tates 2 B R2.5BA, on golf course.s c r e e n e d p o r c h e s ,f i replace, t i le f loor .$945/mo. 850-894-2604

l 308 Wood Grove1BR/1BA Park Ave $525l 2306 Hartsfield Way2BR/2BA FSU/TCC $700l 3 6 8 7 D o n o v a n2BR/1BA Killearn $625

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Nice 2BR/2BA in goodcentral neighborhood.Fireplace, High ceiling,W/D, tile floors, privacyf e n c e d b a c k y a r dw/patio. $800/mo, $150pet dep. 850-345-4310

Off Hartsfield Rd1815-2 Hartsfield Rd.,$500, 1Br/1Ba, 650Sqft,CHA, W/D Hookups,avail now.



Off Park Ave2140-D Claremont Ln.$625 including water &s e w e r , 2 B R / 1 . 5 B A ,1100sqf t , CHA, W/Dhookups, balconies,l a r g e d e c k , n e wcarpet, avail. 9/21



On Golf Course!1844-B Larette Dr. $575,2BR/1BA, 900sqft, CHA,W/D hookups, patio,vaulted ceilings, avail.now.



Raymond DiehlConvenient

2724 Whitney Dr. N.,3Br/2Ba 1252sqft, $895,CHA, W/D hookups,fireplace, avail 10/10



REDUCED N.W.2342 LaRue Ct. $575,2BR/1.5BA , 1090sqft.,CHA, W/D hookups,L a r g e L i v i n g r o o m ,Back Deck, Balcony,Avail . Now, 1 MonthFREE!!



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TOWNHOMES FOR RENT-UNFURNISHED

Updated NW2318 Sylvan Ct , 2BR2.5BA, $650, 1000sqft,CHA, W/D hookups,New Floor ing, F reshPa in t , Bonus Room,Avail Now



QUAD/TRIPLEXES FOR RENT-UNFURNISHED

2BR, 850 sq.ft. Nopets. $625/mo. $400dep. 850-545-8665

2BR/1.5BA ,nearGovernors Mall, CH/A,fans, W/D, $695/mo.,

850-591-2827

HOUSES FOR RENT-UNFURNISHED

# 863 Willow $865402-1158#2040 Doomar$1150, 770-235-2701rent/owner fin/lease purWWW.TLHomes4U.comowner/agent

*AAA New Homes forLease Purchase in NE*From $1895/mo. PorterChandler Broker Owner545-8491 Tallahassee

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1704 Atkamire3/1.5 carpet, 1122 sq ft.w/d incl $875/mo.

1312 Eleanor Dr3/2, hardwood floors,garage, back porch,pool, $1350/mo

3009 Greenwich Ct4/2 tile floors, family rm,fireplace, pool $1500


2/2 Beautiful N.E.1649 Cross Pointe Way

2 car garage, yardmaintained. No pets.

No smoking. Avail. Now$1000/mo 850-445-6099


3/2 Eastgate, fireplace,fenced, garage. Pets

considered.No smoking$975/mo. 893-7981

3/2 INDIAN HEADPet friendly 3/2,fencedyard, deck, great loc,storage. 850-591-1651

3/2 near Campus. W/D.Wood floors, Fenced,garage. Pets ok w.dep.$1200/mo. 510-3007

3/2, remodeled, deckw/gazebo, garage,

near Midtown $1100/mo+ dep. 850-763-8547

3BR/2BA, new AC,paintappliances, etc. nicearea. No smoking Avail11/1 $1050/mo 567-9473

Astoria Park cul-de-sac1 9 1 9 H i d e a w a y C t .3/1.5, Fresh paint. tilefloors, Lg deck, garageNo smoking.pet friendly$895/mo. 850-251-4363

Clean 3/2 brick homeVaulted ceiling,no pets$925/mo. Appalachee

Pkwy. 850-570-0314

Convenient

Central Location810 Concord Rd, $13953Br/2ba,1450 sqft, CHA,

W/D, Small petsconsidered, carport,

Yard service Incl., Availnow. 1 month FREE!!Kent Strauss Mgmt &Realty, Inc. 877-2284


CrawfordvilleLease/purchase 3/2,2-car 2467 sq.ft., lg.living & dining rms.

Fireplace, Jacuzzi, 1/2ac fenced lot. No

smoking. Small petsonly. $1400/mo Avail.now, 561-793-6920 or

561-313-3252

KILLEARN ACRES3BR/2BA play room,of f ice, f i rep lace, nop e t s $ 1 2 0 0850-893-5766


Killearn Lakes 3/2 onBuck Haven, $1250/mo.Great Schools ,W/D,850-508-3270 / 385-0094

l 2802 Boatner 3/1,Housing OK, $775l 14320 Mahan-2/1,90E, $800l1421-2 S.Bronough3/2 total ly redone,walk to FAMU, $1195l517 N. Copeland3/2 walk to FSU $1200l728 W. Brevard-4/2,near campus, $1200l1615 Sharkey St.-4/2near stadium, $1200l2609 SpringForest3/2 designer home,$1195l2516 Bedford Way3/2, over 1800 sqft,$1350l5336 St. Ives-3/2 offKerry Forest, $1295l2884 Alexis Lane Lg.3/2.5 with loft, $1295l2023 Owenby-4/2with pool, $1395

Move-In SpecialsSpirit Realty Inc. of

Tallahassee, 877-4343www.spiritrealtyinc.com

l3205 Gallant Fox Trail,$900/mo, $500 depositspecial, Killearn Acres,1234 sq. ft., 2bd/2ba, 2master suites, indirectlighting, ceramic tilef l o o r s , f i r e p l a c e &double garage.l1605 Lake Ave. 2/1Newly remodeled withnew kitchen cabinets,all new appliances &ti le f loors. Wall A/C.W/D connections. $675

Call Darden PropertyMgt. at 850-906-0800

L g . 3 / 2 n e a r M y e r sPark, lawn service incl.fireplaces, storage, petok, 1200/mo. + dep.850-445-1166

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Larry Fabiano, Realtor850-566-9373

SENIOR AND INDIVIDUALMOVE MANAGEMENT

[email protected]

1760 River Birch Hollow $144,865

1154 Alachua $122,500

3/2 1348 sqft. home in the ideal location for small family, retiree or single professional. Near shopping,TCH, restaurants and offices. Split plan, cozy fireplace, rocking chair front porch. New counter tops and

fresh paint. Check out the new range and fridge. Hurry this one won’t last. Move in ready!

Fantastic location near TMH and downtown. Private brick patio. Low maintenance. Balconyoverlooking patio from master. Lots of storage space and walk-in closets. Washer/dryer

hookups upstairs and downstairs.

Luxury home leaves nothing to be desired. Across from Winthroppark & close to Midtown. Custom millwork & hand crafted doorcasings, 12” baseboards, columns galore, sec. sys., surround sound,marble fireplace with hand craftedmantle. Custom cabinets withaccent lighting above & below cabinets. 6 burner gourmet stove,all appliances GE Monogram & elegant backsplash. Luxuriousmaster suitew/french doors leading to private courtyard, soothingfountain & exquisite landscaping. $498,500

Steve Lastowski, 907-0070LastowskiRealty.com

Move-In Ready!

1478 Mitchell Ave.

Get What You Want...Find What You Need


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l1964 Portland 3/1.5townhome with W/D,f e n c e d b a c k y a r d ,f resh paint and newfloors $770l 8 0 0 B r a g g 3 / 1hardwood floors, lots ofstorage $900l4045 Bellington 3/2f i replace and largeliving room with doublecar garage $1050l3589 Rosemont Ridge4/3 split bedroom planfireplace and doublecar garage $1450l3985 Gaffney Loop2 / 2 f r e s h p a i n t &carpet. All appliances,screened porch $825l4301 River Chase Allbrick 3/2 high ceilingsc u s t o m f e a t u r e s .Secluded lot on KillearnGolf Course.$1700l3219 Thomasville 19D2/1.5 2-story townhomefireplace, equippedkitchen $900l2454 Atlas great 3/2a l l a p p l i a n c e s a n dfenced yard $800l 3428 GardenviewStunning 4/2.5,fireplacesplit bedrm plan, deck& fenced yard, $2200l3623 Killarney Plaza3/2 w/t garage ando p e n f l o o r p l a n .Washer/dryer $1150l2412 Winthrop Rd.Stunning 3 or 4 bd 3bai n B e t t o n H i l l s .F i r e p l a c e , o p e nscreened porch .$2300MAGNOLIA PROPERTIES

AND INVESTMENTS.386-8660

magnoliapropertiesinc.com

Midtown Deal!848 N. Bronough St.,

2Br/1Ba 800sqft., $650,CHA, W/D hookups,Hardwood floors,

Avail 10/1Kent Strauss Mgmt &Realty, Inc. 877-2284



Mahan Area2438 But tonbush Ct . ,$1450, 4Br/2Ba 1918sqft,CHA, W/D hookups., 2C a r g a r a g e , f e n c e dyard, fireplace,1 MONTHFREE! avail now



Quaint Cottage1346 L inda Ann Dr . ,$450, 1Br/1Ba 700 sqft.,Window AC, Avail now.Recently renovated,l o t s o f s t o r a g e , O f fParkway



Renovated 3 BR1310 Stone Rd. $725,3BR/1BA, 1192sqft, CHA,W / D h o o k u p s , N e wcarpet and hardwoodf l o o r s , R e n o v a t e dkitchen, avail. now



Southwood - 4BR/2.5BAhome on large corner

lot, walking distance tocommunity pool and

golf course. 1-story w/2-car garage & screen

porch. $2100/mo.Broker/Owner 443-2460Scovera Properties, Inc.

W a k u l l a G a r d e n s ,Crawfordville area, 3/2w/garage, CH/A, Refs.$895/mo. 850-926-8948

Woodville Hwy Deal806 Annawood Dr., $750,3Br/2Ba 1008 Sqft., CHA,W/D close to cap cir.,avail now



MOBILE HOMES/LOTSFOR RENT

$400/mo. 2BR/1BA1279 Bayberry Dr.No pets. 576-8301

$500/mo. 3BR/1BAdoublewide,

4580 Druid Lane,No pets. 576-8301

1 Month Free Rent$99 Deposit

Bad Credit OKAY2 & 3 BRs from $499

2 baths,W/D hookupsEnjoy swimming pool& large picnic areas!Free lawn care, pestcontrol, community

officer. Pre-approval byphone. Call 10-6

including Sat & Sun

459-9334www.ilovethemeadows.com

12x60 2BR/2BA on al a r g e w o o d e d l o t .W a t e r / s e w e r i n c l .$495/mo. 850-575-1391

12x70 3BR/2BA on al a r g e w o o d e d l o t .W a t e r / s e w e r i n c l .$550/mo. 850-575-1391

2BR.1,5/BA, 14’ w, newAC, covered raisedpatio,W side. Clean Nopets. $510/mo 576-2695

2BR/2BA in Wakul la.Nice & well-kept. NearLake Ellen. $550/mo.850-443-3300

4BR/2BA, 2300+sq.ft .o n a c r e a g e , h a r d -w o o d f l o o r s & n e wcarpet in BRs, 5 min Nof Lake Jackson, freewater, lawn care, trash$1050/mo 545-9222

COMMERCIAL PROPERTYFOR RENT

Amazing SECommercial

l 1310 Paul Russell Rd.,$1650 , 2000 Sqf t . , 7la rge of f ices , la rgelobby,confrence room,b r e a k r o o m , 2bathrooms, Avail. Nowl1310-A Paul Russellr d . , $ 4 5 0 , 5 0 0 S q f t.1large office, utilitiesincluded, avail 9/21



WAREHOUSEl 2000 sq.ft. units onCap i ta l C i r . NE a tb u s y i n t e r s e c t i o nnear Tom Brown Park.Loading dock & office

STOREFRONTl 1300 - 2600sqft unitacross from TallahasseeMall on N. Monroe.l1800 - 3200sqft unitCapital Cir. NE nearT o m B r o w n P a r kS to re f ron t a rea infront with adjoiningWAREHOUSE in back.

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

OFFICE/RETAIL SPACEFOR RENT

$140-$165/office! Freeutils.! 1 or 2 room suite,outside entrance! NearTMH. Some furniture.Nice!!! Owner/Realtor

850-878-3957

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

new building.Call 878-0823

OFFICE/RETAIL SPACEFOR RENT

Midtown/Betton OfficeSpace Avail. Interioroff ices for $450/mo.Offices with window for$550/mo. All inclusivewith conference rooma c c e s s . C a l l J a s o nNaumann 850-933-0328

RETAILl6 , 6 0 0 S q F t O nGaines St. near FSU,FAMU & in the middleof al l the new andproposed s tudenthousing projects.l700 SF on PensacolaStreet near FSU/TCC

OFFICEl 900 SF - Clean &Affordable! Just offApalachee Pkwy onHanson Ct.l Unbelievably lowrates ! Downtown/Midtown area. 500 SFup to 12,000 SF.Call Peter Gonzalez,J r . f o r m o r e I n f o .(850) 224-2300.

WAREHOUSE/STORAGE FOR RENT

1000 sq.ft $750/mo.Warehouse w/smal loffice. 2767-D IndustrialPlaza Dr. Len 386-7139

MOBILE HOMES/LOTSFOR SALE

1800sqftMOBILE HOME Pin OakR d 1 9 9 0 F l e e t w o o dhome on .5 acre lot.Current ly rented for$720/mo. Great fo ri n v e s t o r s $ 3 0 , 0 0 0 .850-339-0979

MOBILE HOMES/LOTSFOR SALE

3/2 doublewide on 1/2acre off Hwy 20. Ownerfinancing w/10% down$49,900 850-510-1825

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE

INCOME PRODUCINGl Apt. Complexesl Townhomesl S m a l l M o b i l eHome Park

CHURCH FOR SALE+/- 26,832 Sq Ft on N.M o n r o e S t . V e r yc l e a n & w e l lmaintained.

OFFICEA "F ree Standing"3 , 3 0 0 S F b l d g o nT i m b e r l a n e R o a dnear the ThomasvilleRoad intersection

REPAIR SHOPOn W. Tennessee St.Call Peter Gonzalez,

Jr. for more Info.(850) 224-2300.

l For Sale or Lease8000 sq.ft. bldg (2 units5 0 0 0 & 3 0 0 0 s q . f t . )Apalachee Pkwy 1/2mi. east of Capital Cir.$695,000 229-378-7515lMonticello, FL 4.5 ac.tract w/10 trailers & 6studio rooms w/2 hwyfrontages. $375K obo

229-378-7515

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE

LAND FOR SALEl 2 Acres on MahanDr ive adjacent toSuper Wal-Martl Commercial lot (.8Ac) that is zoned CP& v i s i b l e o f fTennessee Streetl U n b e l i e v a b l ePrices! Comm. lotson Apalachee Pkwyl 3 . 1 5 A c o nF l e i s c h m a n n R da d j a c e n t t o t h enewest & largest NEoffice parkl Land w/ permitsfor 50 units locatednear FSU & TCCl P r i m e R e t a i lLocation! 1.2 Ac onN. Monroe St. nearTharpe St.Call Peter Gonzalez,J r . f o r m o r e I n f o .(850) 224-2300.

LOTS FOR SALE

2 fenced lots w/oldmobile home. Next tocomm. 4020 JacksonBluff. $25000. 576-2695

ACREAGE, FARMS, GROVES

310 ACRE FARMTimber, 75 acres of hayfields, house, huntingland . See v ideo onwww.boothrierarealty.comREALTOR, 459-1094

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

AUCTIONSEPT. 22, 20123 PROPERTIES:

THOMAS COUNTY(THOMASVILLE) GA.

Property # 1 - 194 + AC.Rehberg, Rd. Boston,GA. Great Hunting &

Timber Tract!Sale Time: 10:00 AM.

SELLING ON SITE!Property # 2 - 45 + AC.

US. 19 SouthThomasville, GA.

Great Home Sites!Sale Time: 11:30 AM.

SELLING ON SITE!Property # 3- 2115 Smith

Ave. (US.84)Thomasville, GA.

Restaurant Building &Equipment!

Sale Time: 2:00 PM.SELLING ON SITE!

10% Buyers PremiumFor Brochure call:

1-800-342-2666J.DURHAM &ASSOCIATES

www.jdurhamauctions.com GAL #1120

Home SiteslNew Price! 48 Acreso f B e a u t i f u lh a r d w o o d s a n dpines! $4700/acre!l Country living at itsbest! Lovely 4br 2bahome surrounded by5 + / - a c r e s o fpicturesque pasture& natural hardwoodsand pines. $149000.An additional 10+/-acres with pasture &woods adjoining thisproperty is avail. at$6500/ac. Call MaryDale Joyce 224-2300

Broussard Realty

850-580-4004www.barringtonparkcondo.com

WHY RENTWHEN YOU CANPURCHASEFOR LESS?

Barrington Park Condos- Only 35 out of 300 left!- Prices drastically reduced!!- Low down payment

STARTING ATSTARTING AT$$84,90084,900

TD-0000215801

Hettie Spooner(850) 509-4337

[email protected]

Lindsay Elliott(850) 545-2463

[email protected] TD-0000215805

DESIRABLE GATEDCOMMUNITY

527 Woodfern Court 3BR/3BA,2426 sqft. Custom home inWoodbrook! Living rm w/wall-to-wall windows, hrdwd flrs, gas FP, &wet bar. Kit. w/SS appli, convectionoven/microwave combo, Jenn-Airesolid surface range w/down draft& lrg built-in desk. Dining rm w/glass French drs to patio. Master w/wall-to-wall windows, tray ceiling &patio access. Master BA w/his&her’svanities, jetted tub, & glass shower.Incased courtyard w/wrought ironfencing, concrete pavers & patio.

$535,000

GATED GOLF CARTCOMMUNITY

720 Hickory Lane, Havana. 4BR/4BA 3200sqft. Beautiful custom home on Havana’sLake Tallavana. Stunning rocking chairfrom porch. Gleaming wood floors thru-out. Family rm w/soaring 2-story ceilings& tons of natural light. Stone cased woodburning FP. Master set w/jetted tub, doublevanities, sep. shower stall & water closet.Kit. w/custom cabinets, granite, s.s.appliances incl. oversized ref. & hood.Recessed lighting. Huge bonus rm overgarage w/heartwood pine floors. Screenedin porch w/wooden deck overlooking lakeviews. Gated golf cart community.

$340,000

HOME DELIVERY1-800-999-2271

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REAL ESTATE / Tallahassee Democrat Sunday, September 16, 2012 / PAGE 15

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ACREAGE, FARMS, GROVES

LANDl200 acres GadsdenC o u n t y ( M i d w a y )$1700/acre.l 2 4 8 a c r e s L e o nCounty $2200/acre.l184 acres JacksonCounty $1500/acre.l40 acres GadsdenCounty $1500/acre.

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

South Georgia, Cairo,68.5 acres w/3.5 acrelake & new 16,800 sq.ft.metal barn. Fenced &X-fenced. $7500/acre

229-378-7515

GENERAL REAL ESTATE

l160 Sugar Plum Dr.Stunning, updated 3/2home in Ox Bot tomManor. Screen porch,fireplace & lg familyroom near Hawks RiseElementary $194,500l 4 9 4 3 G l e n C a s t l eGreat 4/3. S tunningFoyer & living area w/wood f loors on 1.68acre lot in Highgrove$369,900l3115 Layla, 3/2 splitplan, Open floor planwith vaulted ceilings.Large master suite andjetted tub. Kids walk tos c h o o l . S h o r t s a l es u b j e c t t o l e n d e r ' sapproval. $95,000l 1 9 1 4 T y T y C t . o f fMahan 4BR/3BA formalliving & dining rooms,eat-in kitchen, familyrm w/fireplace. Hugedeck & porch $295,000MAGNOLIA PROPERTIES

AND INVESTMENTS.386-8660

magnoliapropertiesinc.com

COASTAL/BEACH PROPERTY FOR SALE

Lanark Village 2/1. Bayview. Block townhome,fire in 2010, needs totalre-do. $25,000 224-8092

OUT OF TOWN FOR SALE

Leave Hurricanes BehindSee autumn leaf colorsfrom your NC Mtn cabinCabinsFranklinNC.com

TOWNHOUSES FOR SALE

Private complex, N.E.Landscaped groundssu r rounded by go l fcourse. 3BR/2BA floorplan offers comfortableliving area, BRs upstairsw/bonus rm off MasterSuite $137,000 544-3674

HOMES $100’S & UNDER

3BR/2BA Havana Cutie!Great cond., 1.21 ac.B rand new ki tchen:oak, granite & stainless.25 min. to TallahasseeMall. By owner. $92,500(No owner financing)850-980-6854 10am-10pm

HOMES $101’S - $250’S

Mini Ranch on 24 Acsincl. 3/2 home, shop &2/1 rental property. N.of Perry just outside citylimits. Horses & livestocka l l o w e d . $ 2 4 0 , 0 0 0850-295-1403

Zero DownZero Closing

Killearn Lakes 3/2, 1622sqft. fireplace, 2-cargarage, screened

porch & deck. Assumeloan.$185,000850-668-6190

HOMES $251’S - $500’S


Homes Realty, LLC


Homes Realty, LLC

OPEN HOUSE

Beautiful home built2005, Lafayette Oaks,

gated community.Open look. 5BR/2BA,3-car garage. 1 acre.

Price reduced to$389,000 Immaculate.

Open Sun 1-4 877-0753

GREENS OF KILLEARNOpen Sun. 2-4 2BR/2BA

+ study. Wood floors,3029 White Ibis Way.

$239,900. 850-907-0930

OPEN SUNDAY 2-43130 Mulberry Park BlvdSOUTHWOOD- 4/3 splitplan, hardwood floors,breakfast bar, fireplaceS p a c i o u s c o v e r e dpat io , fenced backyard, large comer lot.All for only $292,500. JWDir : B lai rs tone crossCapital Cir SE right at 4O a k s , 4 t h l e f t a tMulberry Park Blvd.

Open Sunday 2-4Betton Hills

2008 Lee Ave.4BR/2BA, 2016 sq. f t .cedar shingle homenest led in the trees.$252,000. 904-270-9783

OPEN HOUSE

OPEN SUNDAY 2-52738 Blairstone

O P P O R T U N I T Y I SKNOCKING- spotless4BR/2.5BA home w/over 2000 sqft pls 2 cargarage, only $139,000.JW Di r : Ent rance onBlairstone across fromHilaman Golf Course. Ron Blairstone Ct, on leftin cul-de-sac.

2301 Astoria-$129,900All brick 3BR/2BA + big den. 2-car garage + shop.

Convenient to colleges & work. 545-3419

Creampuff $99,900!3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage, huge screenedporch, short sale, rich wood floors, worth the wait!

6288 AMANDA NICOLE CT.LUX NE 4BR NEW $437,900!

Leading the Parade of finest Homes, the Ridge at VeldaDairy, Gated, Columns, high ceilings, Granite Kitchen,

elegant baths, lux. Master, huge screen porch!Magnificent custom Details! 545 3419

5522 Hampton Oak $139,900Just 4 years new, Eastside,

Luxury thru, garage w/ opener, screen porch!

1532 Chadwick Way, $244,900Custom brick, NE, Killearn Lakes 7 Oaks! Gorgeous,rich wood floors, high ceilings, gourmet kitchen,

entertainer dream! Huge lux. master!

1207 Kenilworth Rd BIG WAVERLYWAVERLY 4BR 3BA $249,900 - REDUCED

Over 2800 Ft., newer roof, heat/air, in-law suite, greatfamily home with view of Pond! 545-3419

6392 Williams Road – MAKE OFFERAlmost new subdivision, model home, upgrades! Lux.baths, kitchen, Reduced $219,900. Very Negotiable.

2805 Paradise Place $257,500Cinderella’s Palace Almost!

Reduced to Sell Custom Gardens Killearn, Victorian!Rich moldings, flooring, gourmet kitchen, lux. lighting,

decor! Warmth, charm!

8709 WALTHAM CT - APPROVED SHORT SALEAt just $100,000. Darling 3BR/2BA, rich tile floors,

screen porch, big fenced yard, convenient to SouthWood& offices! Beautiful fireplace for Holiday Cheer!

53 Merwyn - Walk 2 Lake!Deluxe, just $179,900, 2 lots, few years new,

upgrades galore! Separate workshop on 2nd lot.

JUST $158,000 BEAUTYRich hardwood floors, living,dining,family rooms,

Conven. Shopping, FSU, Work,town, 4/5 BR, Perfectfamily home! 545 3419

Condo $89,900 2BRDeluxe, close FSU, TCC,

Screen porch, covered parking,Big bedrooms! 545 3419

PINEY Z $198,000 3BRGORGEOUS - UPGRADES

Beautiful single family, great price, deluxe kitchen,luxury master suite, 2 car garage, free home warranty,

call 545 3419 now!

2917 WITTINGTON DR.Brick 4BR Luxury $284,900

Gardens Killearn Gorgeous Decor’ w/ Rich Real WoodFloors, High Ceilings, Crown Moldings, Dream Kitchen,Lux. Sep. Master! Sec. System,Surround Sound,Flat

TV! Just $284,900, Call 545 3419 to view!

2916 Oakwood-$119,900Cute starter, Tile Floors, New Carpet, 2 car Carport,New Paint, Big fenced yard, Brick, Quiet, Conven.

University, work areas! 5453419

215 WAYNARD WAYReduced $227,900! 3BR/2BA Over 1900 ft. Granite

kitchen, wood floors, screen porch.Visit today. 545-3419

3289 BODMIN MOOR - FSU FANSWonderful Weems 3 BR, 2 bath, high ceilings, richestWood Floors, gourmet kitchen, lux. Master w/jettedtub + shower! NE walk to park $178,000 Reduced.

3801 LEANE DR.BIG HOME- SMALL PRICE!

4/5 BEDROOM $245,000 great Killearn Estates Familyhome, Cherry updated kitchen, Huge Sep. Master, 3.5

baths, whirlpool, huge garage, huge lot!

3077 OBRIEN DRIVEGOLF COURSE, POOL, $440,000

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 $325,000. Wood floors, Dream Kitchen,High Ceilings, Privacy fenced w/Whirlpool Hot Tub!

$89,900 - CREAMPUFF!Recent roof, recent AC, Almost new appliances, richwood floors, huge custom deck at big fenced yard!

Merry Oaks Court Charm, 545 3419

PINEY Z $159,900PORCH BEAUTY

Gorgeous decor, high ceilings, dream kitchen, 2 cargarage, beaut. fireplace, luxury baths! Call 545 3419

1710 RIVERBIRCH HOLLOW - $163,000Gorgeous, 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

BARBARA DICKSON SELLS HOMESRE/MAX Professionals Realty

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2511 NOBLE DRIVE $399,000Large 4BR/3.5BA brick home built in1998. Hardwood floors, split plan, guestsuite, updated kitchen, 2 tankless waterheaters, 2HVAC systems, 10 ft. ceilings,huge covered porch & screened heatedpool. Oh So Convenient! MLS# 227532.Woodgate Way to Noble Dr, 1st house on R

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2909 EDENDERRY DRIVE, $305,900This is a must see! Golf Course FrontageHome located on the 2nd Tee it offers3BR/2.5 BA, 2280 SF, New Roof,HVAC, New Water Heater and much...MLS#226389. Thomasville Rd., R onKillarney Way, L at Round about, R onKilkierane, R on Edenderry

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1322 LINWOOD DRIVE, $125,000Reduced Price! 3BD/ 2BA, large livingroom, eat in kitchen, screened porchand a 2 car garage. New flooring,new interior and exterior paint. Recentappliances including washer and dryer.MLS# 226799 W on Tennessee, R onWhite Dr., R on Linwood

BILL ELLIS954-651-2846

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2048 CYNTHIA DR. $240,0003BR/2BA on 2 lots for a total 2.07 acres,huge family & dining area, wood floors,vaulted wood beam ceiling & woodburning stove. Porch extends the length ofthe rear. Full basement & workshop area.MLS#227599. N Monroe past CrowderRd to R at Cynthia

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3340 PIPING ROCK $210,000Walk to Killearn Country Club for golf,tennis or swimming. Wood floors throughout& huge rear deck. Master down. Up are2BD’s + nook that could be used as office/computer room. MLS#225324. Shamrock Wto R on Tyron Pass (Killearn CC entrance) to R on

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15125 N MERIDIAN RD. $799,00024 acre estate w/custom home boasting 4513SFin main house & 3 huge BD’s; 3.5 BA’s, + OFFICE,soaring ceilings, marble flooring, granite countertops, 3 HVA systems, brick pavers around pool/hot tub area & covered cabana - 2BD/2BAguest house. Come see for yourself - 7 mi northof Bannerman. MLS#227775. 7 miles north ofBannerman on R (just past CR12)

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13403 N MERIDIAN ROAD, $625,000One of a kind - Mountain resorthome, upgraded kitchen, fixtures &appointments throughout, three-railboard fence, dog runs, security gate,2008 metal roof,emergency generatorsystem, outdoor kitchen. MLS# 227891.Meridian Rd. past Bannerman approx. 4.5miles on R

JIM BROCKETT850-459-4585

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1653 PAUL RUSSELL RD, $248,500

Priced $8,500 below 2011 Appraisal.

Over $50,000 in Renovations, on 2.42

Acres. Ready for Immediate Sale!

Hardwood Floors, Tile, New Stainless

Appliances and more. MLS# 228429

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1301 BETTON ROAD, $260,000

Wonderful 50’s 3BD/2BA w/ new roof,

electrical panel, interior, exterior pain,

wood floors. Homequard Inspection pre-

listing inspection & all repairs complete.

Property is being sold “as is” w/right to

inspect. MLS#226221DEBORAH THOMPSON

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319 SW WAHOO WAY, GREENVILLE,FL. $167,500

What a deal for a 4BD/2BA on 40 acresin the Greenville countryside, minutes toI-10. Wood floors in all main areas +BD’s & tiled baths. Beautiful rolling land.Fannie Mae HomePath Property. Purchasefor as little as 3% down. MLS# 228127

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