Glam Up Your Home With Crown Molding
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by Ann Huskey
2y ago
Installing crown and other types of molding is an easy upgrade that can give a classy, traditional look to your home and add to its value. A good miter saw, which can make cross-cuts at various angles, and some patience make this a feasible do-it-yourself project. Not up on your molding lingo? Let’s start with the basics: Molding is a strip or block of wood that has been machined at a mill into any of a variety of designs, dimensions, and styles. It is used as decorative trim. Framing a doorway Front doors are a natural place for moldings. The decorative additions allow you to create a sense ..read more
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The History of Women In Real Estate
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by Ann Huskey
2y ago
There are few industries remaining today that have not seen a drastic change in the role that women play, and real estate is certainly not immune to these changes.  Women have long been involved in the history of real estate. In fact, the involvement of women in the industry can be traced back to its inception in 1794 and  its further establishment as a legitimate business in the 1840s. In the early days of real estate, women were commonly seen in administrative and supportive roles. However, by the 1880s there was already a noticeable shift with more women moving into the roles of a ..read more
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Chilling True Life Tallahassee Tales & Real Life Haunts
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by Ann Huskey
3y ago
The White Witch Tallahassee like any charming Southern City has its fair share of ghost stories, and one of the most famous is that of the “White Witch.” The large burial monument of Elizabeth “Bessie” Budd-Graham is less than conspicuous in its westerly facing position within Tallahassee’s oldest public cemetery.  The curious grave is as unique as the legend that memorializes the woman who lies there.  The Old City Cemetery, established in 1829, represent a cross-section of Tallahassee during the 19th century. Its inhabitants include governors, merchants, wa ..read more
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WHY PREP FOR PHOTOS?
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by Ann Huskey
3y ago
– Make The First Impression Count – Online, It’s where buyers start. The majority of homebuyers start their search online, so it is important to make the first impression count! Follow these tips to prepare your home for the best real estate photos possible. GENERAL: Tips for all areas in the home – Thoroughly clean whole house (vacuum carpet, mop hard floors, clean countertops, clean windows) Turn all overhead lights and lamps ON Replace all burned out light bulbs Use bulbs of the same temperature (ALL incandescent or ALL compact fluorescent) Turn all ceiling fans OFF Turn all TVs OFF Turn a ..read more
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RESA Home Stager
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by Ann Huskey
3y ago
I am a true-blue believer in home staging! It can help your house sell faster and for more money. I have seen the results of this first hand in my own business. Recently, I have also had the privilege of helping my fellow real estate professionals offer home staging services to their customers. For instance, one of my fellow Realtors had a listing that was on the market for nearly a year. I virtually staged the property and added some soft staging touches to the home in real life. Within weeks, the home was under contract! I have taken some big steps recently in my own life and business. I am ..read more
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Things you wish you knew before buying a home
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by Ann Huskey
3y ago
There are always things that you wish you had done differently. As they say, ” hindsight is 20/20/ But, when it comes to making one of the biggest purchases in your life, as a home buyer, you are better off learning as much as you can from the experiences of others. Read on to see things other home owners wish they knew before purchasing their homes. Shop for a mortgage – Not all loans or lenders are equal. – When you apply for a loan you will be given a loan estimate. It is always a good idea to find a lender that you can trust. Shop around, ask others, and look at the reviews. If you apply ..read more
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Loan Limits Removed From VA Loans
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by Ann Huskey
3y ago
HISTORY IS MADE FOR VA HOME BUYERS July 2019 is a month for the history books. Today Realtors and veterans everywhere are celebrating as the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act has just been signed into law. H.R. 299, which eliminates the cap on home loans issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, is a bill benefiting veterans seeking to make home purchases. Before being signed, it was first unanimously passed by the Senate (earlier this month) after a federal court ruled the VA is required to provide health coverage to veterans exposed to the chemical known as “agent orange” during the V ..read more
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Open House in Midtown!
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by Ann Huskey
3y ago
Open House – Sunday, July, 14th from 1-3pm. Renovated/ remodeled from top to bottom! Enjoy a glass lemonade and walk through an immaculate ranch-style home in midtown with an open floor plan living space and well-preserved classic charm. THIS HOME IS SPECIAL! Attention is paid to every detail in this 3-bedroom 2-bath home. From the refinished original hardwood floors and moldings to the brand new granite countertops and gourmet kitchen. Just image the entertaining as you peer out over your large granite island towards an airy and spacious living area with a wood burning fireplace and Frenc ..read more
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Property Lines
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by Ann Huskey
3y ago
Where are the boundaries of your property? To accurately answer this question you should order what we call a survey. Survey’s are wonderful, detailed, professional maps that you can order and record with your deed at the time of purchase. You may also use surveys to help understand your land’s boundaries and establish the placement of fences. Recently, I ran into an issue with an un-surveyed property where the boundaries of the land were not 100% clear and the maps available did help but could be off by up to 30 ft. Those 30 feet can indeed make a difference. If you are obtaining title insura ..read more
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How To De-Clutter Your Life Marie Kondo Style!
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by Ann Huskey
3y ago
It is that time of the year, no matter whether you are buying a home, selling a home, or just staying put, de-cluttering/ cleaning  your home is likely to be on your to-do list. We made our New Year’s resolutions. And, for many of us, that means that we want to improve our living space. For some this means selling your home and moving. For others this means ditching your rental and buying a home. Still for others, this is merely the daunting task of simplifying one’s home and worldly goods. MARIE KONDO is Amazing! This is where Marie Kondo comes in! The Life Changing Magic Of Tidying Up i ..read more
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