7 Tips to Keep Your Pet and Home Safe

The holidays are popular time for families to adopt a new pet, whether it be a dog, cat, lizard or other fluffy or scaly creature. It makes sense to prepare for a new pet by purchasing bedding, toys, food and other necessities and accessories, but it’s important to not forget to protect one of the […]

What happens to real estate upon death?

When someone passes away, the living family members or close friends are often times left wondering what happens to the remaining possessions. In such situations, one may seek the help of full service real estate realtors to resolve the issues. Upon someone’s death, a case is opened and sent to the county’s probate court office. […]

Buy a House or Sign a New Lease?

This year has seen several families move from apartments or rentals into their own homes. Ditching a monthly rent check in favor of a mortgage, equity and ownership, helps families lay a solid foundation for financial security. Owning a home is one of the largest and most important financial decisions someone makes, and making the […]

Ask This not That to a Realtor or Lender

House shopping can lead to a lot of questions, which is why it’s important to know which party is privy to what information. The two main people who have answers to common questions are the realtor and the lender. Chances are if one doesn’t know the answer, the other will, but to save time, phone […]

Considering Switching Mortgage Lenders Before Closing? Think Again.

Changing mortgage lenders after an offer has been accepted and before closing isn’t common, but it’s not completely uncommon either. It is prevalent across residential housing market, because many are working with professional realtors in Central Indiana. A buyer may choose to change their mortgage lender for any number of reason, but there are three […]

You Don’t have to Pay Over Asking Price to get a House in a Seller’s Market

Today’s limited housing inventory is causing bidding wars between lots of motivated buyers. It’s not uncommon for homes to sell over the asking value, leaving some potential homebuyers feeling left out. With low mortgage rates, now is a great time for buyers to try and get into a home, but many don’t have a budget […]

Real Estate Buyers’ Responsibilities

Many of us realize that buying a home requires a fair amount of work, time and effort. Working with a realtor can take away much of the legwork involved in the home buying process, but when it comes to certain details of a home’s location and condition, that responsibility falls in the hands of the […]

Which Comes first the Lender or the Realtor?

Depending upon who’s being asked, there’s a lot of ways to answer the question, “Which should I talk to first, a realtor or a lender?” The real answer is either can come first. A realtor is going to suggest getting a pre-approval letter from a lender so they know how much house can be afforded. […]

Get a Home Inspection Before Listing a House For Sale

After living in a house for more than a few years, it’s easy to notice some of the maintenance that needs done to keep the property in top shape. But when it comes time to move, those minor maintenance issues could be the difference in a few thousand dollars and selling the house in a […]

Why is a Property Survey Important?

Regardless if it’s a new or existing property, the level of importance remains the same – get a property survey when purchasing real estate. This may seem like a step that can be skipped, but the purpose of a survey is to show the buyer exactly what property is being purchased, if there is an […]