Warrantable vs Non-Warrantable Condominiums
Condominium Financing is not always easy or a quick process. After the market crash, many loan investors rewrote the mortgage qualifications on condo loans to avoid defaults and bankruptcies of Condo Associations resulting in their inability to cover their expenses, renew insurance policies, make r
We're Collecting Love Stories...What's Yours?
What's to love about your home.. and when did you know it was "the one?" Realtor's have a common belief that they share with homebuyers often. During showings homebuyers are focused on many things, price, location, condition - the things that are evident. However, when they find "the one," the hous
We've Gone Gold!
Yes! The announcement was made and if you are asking why, I can't wait to tell you! As Broker of First Story Real Estate and enjoying exponential growth and production since 2014, we felt like our growth should not involve a strategic plan that could align with a franchise that closely resembl
What Buyers Can Expect At An Open House
How and Where Do you Start your House Hunt?Why do Realtors hold open houses and what do buyers want to see when they visit these homes? How do you even find open houses? To start, open houses are meant to showcase a home to as many potential buyers as possible and to present a home is such a way to
What Goes On At Food Truck Thursday @Lake Ella, Tallahasse-FL
If you live in Tallahassee, you probably have been to Food Truck Thursday..and if you haven't, you are missing out on great Food and Music!Every Thursday, a group of Food Trucks are parked at Lake Ella. There is also live music from a band and of course, some dogs wagging their tails.. yes, eve
What You Can Buy for $400,000 - $500,000 in Tallahassee FL
Homes For Sale in NE Tallahassee $400,000 - $500,000Northeast Tallahassee has a good selection of homes priced $400,00 - $500,000. We have compiled a quick list - a quick search of these NE Tallahassee FL homes for sale. We have shown many, but we'd love to show them to you. What are your specific c
Y'all ABOARD! Passenger Rail Service to be reopened in Tallahassee, FL?
Let's Welcome the Amtrak back to Tallahassee!After the devastating pass of Hurricane Katrina by the city of New Orleans in 2005, the Amtrak Sunset Limited Route from New Orleans to Jacksonville was severely damaged, and was the reason that this route was closed down. Since then State, County an
Your Free 2016 Summer Home Selling Guide
Selling your home can be daunting, but with the right help, it should be a lot less daunting. Our Agents are experienced, move properties quickly and for more money than the average Tallahassee agent. We are also "straight shooters." No fluff, just facts, figures and hard work on your behalf.This
5 Secret Sources of Down Payment Money
Whether you are planning to put down a full 20 percent or pulling together the cash for a 3.5 percent down payment for an FHA loan, your down payment might be the biggest single cash expenditure you ever make. Some scrimp and save for years, while others can ready the cash with less difficulty, but