Indiana

4 Reasons to Sell Now

02-09-10

Rolando Trentini: Real Estate Agent in Evansville, IN

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Office: (812) 479-0801

Mobile: (812) 499-9234

Selling a property in this tough market can seem like a challenge. Here are four factors that actually make this a good time to post a For-Sale sign.

Sell low and buy low. Because all property values are down, the loss on the property a home owner sells is really only a paper loss because the next property he buys also will be a bargain. If he buys smartly, when prices come back up in a few years, he'll be in better shape.
Down-payment help is widely available. While nothing-down loans have disappeared, it is easy to find down-payment assistance for lower-income and first-time home buyers. Programs vary all over the country, but one good way to find them is to search online for "down-payment assistance programs" and the name of your region.
Your uncle has money to share. Besides the $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit and the $6,500 move-up credit, there are an array of energy tax credits that can make home improvements pay off in cash.
Good help is available. Really talented real estate practitioners, contractors, and designers are available and eager for business.

Source: McClatchy Tribune, Kate Forgach (02/07/2010) http://www.realtor.org/RMODaily.nsf/pages/News2010020801?OpenDocument

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7 INCHES and IT'S STILL SNOWING in Santa Claus Indiana

02-09-10

Jennifer Martin

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Office: (812) 547-3441

Mobile: (812) 489-0254

Well we thought it was going to barely hit us with that white powdery substance ---- BUT ---- Frosty had another plan and we woke up this morning to WAY TOO MUCH of it lol. My husband shoveled once about 7 AM (To no avail) and went out again around 11 because the neighbor down the road needed our daughter to babysit (Kids are off school of course and these folks work 3rd shift).

Here is a little Snowy "Eye-Candy" for ya (Wish Vancouver could get some of what we have lol)

Snowstorm santa claus indiana feb 9, 2010

Flag Still Waiving

I LOVE SNOW DAYS ....

I made Pepperoni Balls for the Superbowl ... (extra) for my husband to take into a carry out dinner today (Tuesday) but since we're snowed in --- they won't make it through the day :). So now we're just playing games online (Face Book of course) and watching TV. Nothing else to do --- and I can get caught up on some quality blogging here on Active Rain :).

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Broad Ripple Village Real Estate Market Report, Indianapolis IN, January 2010 Data

02-09-10

Chanda Barrick REALTOR (Indianapolis, Avon, Greenwood)

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Office: (317) 572-7770

Broad Ripple Village Real Estate Market Info

Following is the market report for the area known as Broad Ripple Village as of February 9th 2010.

Pending listings had quite an increase since the December report. We went from 4 pending listings in December up to 13 in this month's report. This is excellent news considering January is typically a slow month.

The extension of the Tax Credit for New Home Buyers (or those that haven't owned in 3 years) in addition to existing homeowners being able to receive a credit will hopefully keep the positive activity flowing.

Current Active Listings	63	Min Price: $89,900	Max Price: $489,900	20 Condo, 43 Single Family
Pending Listings	13	Min Price: $75,900	Max Price: $349,900	0 Condo, 13 Single Family
Sold in the month of January	3	Min Price: $170,000	Max Price: $250,000	0 Condo, 3 Single Family

Broad Ripple Village is bound by Kessler Boulevard East Drive on the south, North Meridian Street on the west, the White River on the north, and North Evanston Avenue on the east

Broad Ripple Village is an area that is the perfect combination of old and new. Here you'll find homes built anywhere from the 1800's to current date. Broad Ripple has something for everyone with great restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and an emphasis on being active and healthy.

For more information on Broad Ripple and all that it has to offer, please visit the Broad Ripple Village Association home page.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have about the area, the tax credit, or if you'd like me to send you the current active listings in the area. I look forward to hearing from you!

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Valpo Hoops in the Superbowl Commercial ! Watch the Flo Mobile TV "My Generation" clip

02-09-10

Jeff & Grace Safrin, Broker / Owners, Northwest Indiana

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Office: (219) 309-9930

Mobile: (219) 405-1232

Last night we attended the VU home Game (Valparaiso University Crusaders beat the Flames of UIC @ home at the ARC).

While attending a pre-game get together for season ticket holders, several friends we usually see asked us if we had seen the Valpo Hoops in the Flo Mobile Superbowl Commercial a brief one second clip of the 1998 VU Men's Basketball Team's shot that led to the sweet sixteen ?

When we came home we logged onto the Valpo Fans Forum and lo and behold - if you pause the You Tube Video after Sponge Bob Square Pants :) you will see our hometown team wearing GOLD around 45-47 second mark into the commercial.

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It's an exciting basketball season for VU this year too - come out and see the next home game On Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 tip off 7:05 pm against the Loyola Ramblers

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Northwest Allen County Market Report for January

02-09-10

Fort Wayne Real Estate by Brian Kuhns

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Office: (260) 489-2485 x8487

Mobile: (260) 438-6289

The following report is for single family existing home sales during the month of January 2009 and 2010 for comparable purposes. Data is from the Fort Wayne Area MLS and uses information from mls area al01 in Allen county Indiana or Eel River, Perry and Lake townships. Data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Year over year data looks like a positive trend is occuring in Northwest Allen County with 9 more homes sold this year than last year which is almost a 50% increase. A decrease in median days on market an increase in median sales price and price per square foot.

Median Sales Price up 1.6% year over year

Number of homes sold up 47%, Days on market improved by 18% and price per square foot was up 10%

Northwest Allen County is a great place to call home with lots of dining, retail and entertainment options, a highly sought after public school system and many parks and trails. If you are in the market to buy or sell a home in the Northwest Allen county area, give me a call. I not only know the market in this area but I live here too.

Brian Kuhns, REALTOR®

Coldwell Banker Roth Wehrly Graber

1206 E. Dupont rd

Fort Wayne, IN 46825

(260)489-2485 x8487

(260)438-6289 cell

Email: bkuhns@cbrwg.com

website: http://bkuhns.cbrwg.com

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