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Home > Archives for March 2018

Archives for March 2018

Before Spring is in Full Swing: 5 Backyard Chores

March 28, 2018 by Admin Leave a Comment

 Before the Wasps, Bees, and Mosquitoes move in for the Summer, start protecting your house. Seal any openings or cracks around your home and deck areas to prevent intruders! Spray or put out deterring plants like basil, lavender, and peppermint to keep mosquitoes, spiders, and other critters from coming too close. Make Sure your Lawn Care Tools are Ready to Go. Sharpen your blades, and Continue Reading

24 Ways to Add Value and Get the Best Return

March 23, 2018 by Admin Leave a Comment

The Tallahassee Real Estate Market is booming. We have low inventory and LOTS of buyers! You make think that means you can get top dollar for your home without doing any updates or repairs, but buyers are still looking for that perfect home to call their own.  Upgrades don't have to mean costly wall removals and full kitchen renovations. Below are 24 Ways to Add Value and get the best Continue Reading

Freddie Mac: Rising Mortgage Rates DO NOT Lead to Falling Home Prices

March 23, 2018 by Admin Leave a Comment

Recently, Freddie Mac published an Insight Report titled Nowhere to go but up? How increasing mortgage rates could affect housing. The report focused on the impact the projected rise in mortgage rates might have on the housing market this year. Many believe that an increase in mortgage rates will cause a slowdown in purchases which would, in turn, lead to a fall in house values. Ultimately, Continue Reading

Retiring: To Consider when Choosing a Home

March 15, 2018 by Admin Leave a Comment

As more baby boomers are retiring, they will begin to consider selling their home. Retiring can be a tricky process, but finding a home that will adapt to your needs shouldn't have to be. When you plan for the Tallahassee real estate market, keep these factors in mind. 1. Affordability 2. Equity 3. Maitenence 4. Security 5. Pets 6. Mobility 7. Convenience At the end of the day, Continue Reading

Home Staging on a Budget: 5 Golden Rules

March 14, 2018 by Admin Leave a Comment

In the Tallahassee real estate market, things are moving quickly! Having the right house, at the right price isn't all you need to get your home sold fast. Buyers are looking for that perfect home and that means Staging. While selling your home can get pricey, we at Armor Realty know that staging your home properly shouldn't have to be. Tallahassee homes for sale that are moving quickly are Continue Reading

Cyber Crime: How to Spot a Fraudulent Email

March 7, 2018 by Admin Leave a Comment

How many times have you as a broker, agent or consumer opened an email that just didn't seem right? It happens all the time, and, yet, occasionally they seem real enough that you don't think twice about downloading a file or emailing back. Here's the trouble: Email scammers are getting smarter with their phishing schemes and it's becoming increasingly harder to tell an authentic email from a Continue Reading

4 Reasons to Sell This Spring

March 7, 2018 by Admin Leave a Comment

Some Highlights:  Buyer demand continues to outpace the supply of homes for sale which means that buyers are often competing with one another for the few listings that are available! Housing inventory is still under the 6-month supply needed to sustain a normal housing market. Perhaps the time has come for you and your family to move on and start living the life you desire. Continue Reading

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Mark Trafton IV Broker/Owner

Mark has been a member of the Armor Realty family since September 2006. The company’s founder, Paul Armor brought Mark on board to be the Managing Broker and on January 1, 2010, Mark bought the company and became Broker/Owner.  He was licensed in 2002 and has subsequently earned the National Association of Realtors’ CRB designation (Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager), CRS designation (Certified Residential Specialist), GRI designation (Graduate Real Estate Institute) and the SFR (Short Sale Foreclosure Resource) Certification. Mark has served the Tallahassee Board of Realtors in numerous capacities including Treasurer (2017 – 2018), Secretary (2009); Governmental Affairs Chairman (2005-2007); and Director 2007, 2008, 2010, and 2011.

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