Jacobs & Chavez Real Estate Team

06/17/2026

The Jacobs Chavez Team has been named a Top 60 Small Team in Florida by RealTrends Verified for 2026, ranked by transaction sides.
What that ranking doesn't show is what's behind it.

Twenty-five years in Tallahassee. Thousands of front doors that opened for the first time. Families who trusted us with one of the biggest moves of their lives, and then sent their friends our way.

RealTrends counts the transactions. We remember the people.
Numbers get you ranked. People get you recommended. We've always known the difference.

06/15/2026

Tallahassee has a hidden mosaic and nobody is talking about it.

In 1961, Leon County put a two-story tile map of Florida on the outside wall of the courthouse annex on Calhoun Street. Hand-assembled right here in Tallahassee, with the Old Capitol as the centerpiece inside a sunburst spreading across the entire state.

When the courthouse expanded in 1990, a new wall went up right over it. Officials offered it to anyone willing to remove it. Nobody took it.

If you walk up to those windows on the Calhoun Street side and cup your hands against the glass, you can still see the tiles in the dark.

The county looked into uncovering it years ago. Too expensive. Too damaged. And nobody has pushed the question since.

It’s still back there. A forgotten piece of Tallahassee history, sealed inside a wall most people walk past without a second thought.

Source: Tallahassee Democrat | tallahassee.com |

06/04/2026

May for the team! Mother's Day, Graduation, trip to GA, Stranger Things birthday parties and much more.

06/02/2026

There's a reason people who actually research Florida before they move keep landing in Tallahassee.

The cost of living still makes sense here. Average home around $306K, no state income tax, and you're not spending your whole paycheck just to exist in the place you moved to.

The lifestyle is real and not manufactured. Canopy roads, Lake Lafayette, Tom Brown Park. This is just what Tuesday looks like here.

The city is stable in a way coastal Florida isn't. FSU, FAMU, and state government mean this place doesn't boom and bust every few years. People move here and actually stay.

And it still feels like a place where people know each other. Local spots worth going back to.
Neighbors who actually wave. A community that hasn't been swallowed by growth.

And when you want the beach? The Gulf and the Atlantic are both two hours away. Tallahassee just happens to sit perfectly in between.

05/30/2026

NE Tallahassee is one of the strongest markets in the city. Average home values around $386K, top-rated schools, and consistent buyer demand. But even here, how you list matters.

Here's what separates the homes that close from the ones that sit:

Condition is everything. NE Tallahassee buyers expect move-in ready. Homes that show well get more offers faster -- plain and simple.

Your competition is more specific than you think. Your pricing strategy needs to reflect your street, your subdivision, and your condition -- not just a zip code average.

Buyer profile matters. NE Tallahassee attracts families relocating for schools, government employees, and move-up buyers. Your marketing should speak directly to them -- not to everyone.

I work this market every day. I know what's selling, what's sitting, and why.

Thinking about listing? DM me 'LIST' and let's talk about your home's value right now.

05/30/2026

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Come see us. Let's talk about what your next move looks like.

05/29/2026

🏡 Big news for north Tallahassee real estate

Nearly 1,700 acres just north of Lake Jackson could be annexed into the city as early as June.

Here's what that means if you own, buy, or sell near this corridor:

📍 Land near Meridian Road, Carr Lake, and Orchard Pond Parkway could become developable
🏗️ Up to 1,000 of those acres could see new construction
🗳️ City commission vote expected in June — before the November elections shake up City Hall
💧 Water quality and canopy road impacts are already being debated

If you've got questions about what this means for your property value or your search in north Leon County, DM me the word LAKE and let's talk.

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05/29/2026

A vacation home can be a great investment. Here's how you can make your vacation home dreams come true on a budget.

Vacation home buying can be fun and affordable in these locations.

05/27/2026

We are at a home inspection right here in Tallahassee, Florida -- and this step in the process is one of the most important things a buyer can do.

Here's what a licensed inspector covers:

🏠 Big ticket items -- roof, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing
🪟 Appliances, windows, doors, decks, and the driveway
💡 Smaller details -- outlets, light fixtures, and fans
🧪 Optional testing for radon gas, mold, termites, and more

Here's the thing -- if you don't fully understand the structural, health, or safety concerns of a home before you buy it, it could cost you thousands down the road.

A qualified, licensed inspector gives you the full picture.

And a knowledgeable agent helps you understand what that report actually means -- and negotiate repairs with the seller to protect your investment before you ever get to the closing table.

Don't skip this step.

DM me 'INSPECT' and I'll walk you through what the full home buying process looks like in Tallahassee.

05/24/2026

After working with buyers across Leon, Wakulla, Jefferson, and Gadsden Counties, here's what I wish more people knew before they got to the offer table.

🏡 Get pre-approved before you fall in love with a house
Not pre-qualified. Pre-approved. There's a difference -- and sellers notice.

📊 Know the comps before you write a number
Your offer should be based on what the market supports, not what you hope the seller will accept.

⏱ Speed matters more than you think
In Tallahassee, well-priced homes are moving fast. If you find the right one, hesitation is a strategy that loses.

🔍 Inspect everything -- but pick your battles
An inspection is not a renegotiation tool for cosmetic issues. Save your asks for the things that actually matter.

💰 Understand your true cost to close
Your down payment is just the beginning. Closing costs, prepaids, and reserves are all part of the real number.

🤝 Your agent's relationships matter
How an offer is presented and who presents it can be the difference between accepted and passed over.

The buyers who win in this market are the ones who show up prepared.

DM me 'BUYER' and I'll walk you through exactly what the process looks like right now in Tallahassee.

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