Mid-Year Market Update
We’re six months into the year, and in peak buying and selling season, which makes now a great time to evaluate how the local real estate market is looking. While the first quarter of the year brought some hesitation among consumers, central Indiana’s housing market is showing encouraging growth. Listings were up 20 percent in […]
The Election is Over. Now What?
With the election behind us, many people may wonder what this means for the real estate market. While elections can bring significant changes in economic policies, regulations, and market sentiment, which may directly impact the real estate market, there will likely be little change in the market over the next year. Historically, the time following […]
10 Areas Not Included in your Home Inspection
After a buyer’s offer is accepted by the seller, one of the next steps is scheduling the home inspection. This is an important step in the real estate process because it takes a deeper look at the structural integrity of the home and highlights any major defects, dangers or necessary repairs. However, even though the […]
Don’t Let Social Media Ruin Your Home Sale
A few years ago we wrote a piece describing how social media posts can impact the buying or selling of a home. There’s been several changes to social media since 2019, and we thought it would be beneficial to update potential sellers and buyers about the impact personal social posts can have on a real […]
Packing Checklists so Nothing is Forgotten in a Move
Spring and summer are the most common seasons for moving. But, before the paperwork is signed and the keys are handed over, there’s an important step that must happen first – packing. There are many different approaches to packing. Some prefer the “find a box or bag and start throwing stuff into it” method, while […]
Multiple Real Estate Agents Will Not Find You a Home Faster
The past few years have definitely been a sellers’ market. Many homes are under contract within the first few days of a listing being active, which requires buyers to be flexible and competitive when it comes to showings and putting offers together. A trend realtors are seeing right now are buyers wanting to use multiple […]
Moving to Indiana? These are the best places to live
(NEXSTAR) — As spring approaches, so does moving season in the United States. According to MovingLabor.com, 80% of moves occur between April and September. To help those looking to move to a new area, Niche this week released its 2022 Best Places to Live in America rankings. “The pandemic triggered a new set of possibilities — suddenly, […]
6 Questions to ask before Choosing a Realtor
Purchasing a home is one of the biggest investments most people make during their lifetime. In fact, according to a study by the Federal Reserve Board in 2020, homeowners have a net worth 40 times greater than that of renters. There are multiple benefits to owning a home, but before homeownership comes to fruition, the […]
Why the Indianapolis-area Housing Market is Popular
For those of us who grew up in Central Indiana, or have been here for a while, we’ve seen how much the Indianapolis-area and surrounding communities have changed. We recognize how great it is to live in, or near, a city that has so much to offer in terms of employment, entertainment, culture, health care […]
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 […]