7 Reasons Not to Use a Friend as Your Real Estate Agent

Too often, people hire an agent based on friendship instead of expertise. This common pitfall can have severe financial consequences and potentially ruin a friendship based on the outcome. But with 95% of real estate agents being part time, and 99% being far less than “the best,” you should know that the difference between a great real estate …

5 Steps Smart Sellers Take to Generate Multiple Offers

Home sales (and values) have been on a strong uptick nationwide thanks to low interest rates, freer lending standards and a drop in the foreclosure rate. Sellers everywhere are breathing a giant, collective sigh of relief! But for all of the buyer activity, it seems like most houses sit on one end of two extremes: they either …

Halloween With The Tallahassee Elks

As with many in Tallahassee, Halloween is a time to do something time honored if not legendary. With the Tallahassee Elks Lodge #937, we are planning this year’s Halloween Costume Party on the 28th of October. Last year was very well attended and a blast. All were invited to dress up in a  favorite costume. One of …

Back To School Preps

There are a few ways to get ready for another school year. If you are responsible for drop-off and pick-up, try pre-driving the necessary route to and from during drop-off/pick-up hours. Leon County has the bus drivers do the same time test before the year begins and it’s a really great idea. Just remember to …

Wakulla Springs Keeps It “Cool”

Let me tell you something … you don’t! If you love the outdoors, then look no further than a 20 minute drive down Crawfordville Hwy. There you’ll find Wakulla Springs, the largest and deepest freshwater springs in the entire world! Hop on one of the guided boat tours, where you’ll see tons of alligators, turtles, manatees and colorful …

Play With Fire … Safely!

Whether you are heading to the beach, attending a BBQ, or going to Tom Brown Park for the Tallahassee 4th of JulyCelebration, chances are there will be fireworks involved.  Nothing quite says AMERICA like bottle rockets and used BlackCatwrappers all over the driveway (both classified as illegal fireworks in Florida by the way). When I …

How To Stay Cool In Tallahassee All Summer Long

How about we find you some cool, refreshing water to play in? The water nearest you is most likely a city pool. I bet you didn’t know that Tallahassee has seven pools scattered all around the city. For your convenience, I’ve listed them all here: Trousdell Aquatics Center Wade Wehunt Pool Forestmeadows Pool Robinson-Trueblood Pool …

Stay In Shape All Year Long In Tallahassee

Whether you are looking for a traditional gym with free weights and muscle men, a yoga studio, or the latest fitness fad such as CrossFit or Orange Theory, Tallahassee has it all. Each individual has their own fitness goals, and with all the choices for consumers these days the decision of where to go can …

6 Signs A Home Might Be “The One”

You might have heard that saying about the number of fish there are in the sea – the sea of prospective dates and mates. The same goes for homes on the market. Even when the market heats up as it’s doing now, it’s not uncommon for a buyer to visit 10, 20 or even more …

Where To Find The Freshest Produce In Tallahassee

Frenchtown Heritage Marketplace Every Saturday from 9am-1pm the Frenchtown Heritage Marketplace can be found off of Georgia & Macomb. Each week you can check out vendors such as iGrow, Frenchtown Beez, and Tallahassee Aquaponics Urban Farm! Tallahassee Farmer’s Market Tallahassee’s oldest farmer’s market can be found at Market Square—1415 Timberlane Rd—on Saturdays from 8am-3pm, although most of the organic …