Indiana

If You Aren't Sure Of The Hood... Do A Drive By!

03-12-12

The Christiansen Team: Real Estate Agent in Fort Wayne, IN

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When a buyer asks us if the neighborhood is "good or bad", we always tell them to go online and check the crime stats, or to go ahead a do a drive-by. (Pun intended.)

Amanda has been working with a younger couple that is struggling to find the right home on their budget. They sent Amanda a list of five houses that they wanted to see today. One of them is in a very well known high crime area. The buyers were aware of this, so they drove by it...

As they pulled in the alley they saw a group of about twenty angry looking men. These men were all dressed the same. These men all stared at them and gave them mean looks. Uh oh.

The couple quickly knew they needed to get out of there. They turned the car around and pulled away. They noticed that another car started following them. They accelerated and the car started chasing them...

Okay. I have to run. I'll come back and finish this tomorrow.

Just kidding. It turns out that the car following them was the DEA. Drug Enforcement Agency for those of you that don't know what DEA stands for. The house next door to the one they wanted to see is a known drug house, and the agents thought that my buyers were there to buy drugs, saw their car, and took off.

The agents asked them to get out of their car, frisked them, asked them 20 questions, and even took a drink out of the can the buyer was drinking to make sure there wasn't alcohol in it. After a few minutes they let the frightened couple go on their way. Now THAT'S scary!

Needless to say, they did not view that house today. Whether you are buying a house in Fort Wayne or in Dallas, Texas... if you aren't sure of the neighborhood, do your homework and maybe take a quick trip through the area. Preferably on a Saturday night. Did I tell you this happened mid day?? Be careful out there kids!

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Elkhart, Indiana, Hunters Pointe Subdivision 2011 4th Quarter Sales

03-11-12

Evelyn Johnston Real Estate Agent Elkhart Indiana Subdivision Specialist

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Elkhart, Indiana, Hunters Pointe Subdivision 2011 4th Quarter Sales

Hunter's Pointe Subdivision is located off of Greenleaf at the east end in Elkhart, Indiana. Hunter's Pointe Subdivision is in Osolo Township and chilren who live here will attend Elkhart Community Schools.

Hunters Pointe

2011 4th Quarter Homes Sales consisted of 1 sale for $187,000 and was marketed for 33 days. This was an Arm's Length Transaction.

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Elkhart, Indiana, Eastwood Estates Subdivision 2011 4th Quarter Sales

03-11-12

Evelyn Johnston Real Estate Agent Elkhart Indiana Subdivision Specialist

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Office: (574) 304-7148

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Elkhart, Indiana, Eastwood Estates Subdivision 2011 4th Quarter Sales

Eastwood Estates Subdivision is located on E Bristol Street to Homeland and north, in Elkhart, Indiana. Eastwood Estates Subdivision is located on the north side of the road in Osolo Township, and children who live here will attend Elkhart Community Schools.

2011 4th Quarter Home Sales consisted of 1 home that sold from $101,500 and was marketed for days646. This was an Arm's Length Transaction.

2011 3rd Quarter Home Sales consisted of 3 homes that sold from $84,500 to $110,000 and were marketed from 6-102 days. One sale was a Short Sale and the other two were Arm's Length Transactions.

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Elkhart, Indiana, Greenleaf Manor Subdivision 2011 4th Quarter Sales

03-11-12

Evelyn Johnston Real Estate Agent Elkhart Indiana Subdivision Specialist

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Office: (574) 304-7148

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Elkhart, Indiana, Greenleaf Manor Subdivision 2011 4th Quarter Sales

Greenleaf Manor Subdivision is located on Bristol Street east of Osolo Road. Greenleaf Manor Subdivision is located on the north side of the road in OsoloTownship, Elkhart Indiana. Children who live in Greenleaf Manor Subdivision who attend public school will be attending Elkhart Community Schools.

Association Docs Greenleaf Manor

2011 4th quarter home sales consisted of 1 home that sold for $86,199 after being on the market for 8days. This was an REO Property.

2011 3rd quarter home sales consisted of 2 homes that sold for $140,000 to $149,000 after being on the market for 7-21 days. Both sales were arm's length transactions.

2011 1st quarter home sales consisted of 3 homes that sold for $106,000 to $162,000 after being on the market for 48-275 days. One sale was an arm's length transaction and the other two were both REO Properties.

2010 4th quarter home sales consisted of 3 homes that sold for $85,587 to $129,900 after being on the market for 13-365 days. These sales were both REO Properties.

2010 3rd quarter home sales consisted of 2 homes that sold for $116,000 to $121,000 after being on the market for 75-357days. These sales were both an arm’s length transactions.

2010 1st quarter home sales consisted of 3 homes that sold for $91,500 to $156,500 after being on the market for 11 to 255 days. These sales were all arm’s length transactions.

2010 1st quarter home sales consisted of 2 homes that sold for $49,900 to $137,500 after being on the market for 2 to 268 days. These sales were both REO Properties.

2009 Elkhart home sales consisted of 3 homes that sold for $99,800 to $112,000 after being on the market for 33 to 54 days. These sales were arm’s length transactions.

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Elkhart, Indiana, Country Acres Subdivision 2011 4th Quarter Sales

03-11-12

Evelyn Johnston Real Estate Agent Elkhart Indiana Subdivision Specialist

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Office: (574) 304-7148

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Elkhart, Indiana, Country Acres Subdivision 2011 4th Quarter Sales

Country Acres Subdivision is located on CR 4 between CR 5 and CR 7, Country Acres Subdivision is located on the south side of the road in OsoloTownship, Elkhart Indiana. Children who live in Country Acres Subdivision who attend public school will be attending Elkhart Community Schools.

2011 4th quarter home sales consisted of 2 homes that sold for $90,000 to $114,900 after being on the market for 13-213 days. One of these sales was an arm’s length transaction, the other was an REO Property.

2011 3rd quarter home sales consisted of 1 home that sold for $113,500 after being on the market for 83 days. This was an Arm's Length Transaction.

2011 1st quarter home sales consisted of 3 homes that sold for $57,000 to $113,000 after being on the market for 13-104 days. One of these sales was an arm’s length transaction, the other 2 were REO Properties.

2010 4th quarter home sales consisted of 4 homes that sold for $65,000 to $131,000 after being on the market for 24-151 days. One of these sales was an arm’s length transaction, the other 3 were REO Properties.

2010 1st quarter home sales consisted of 2 homes that sold for $114,900 to $129,900 after being on the market for 78-104 days. Both of these sales were arm’s length transactions.

2010 1st quarter home sales consisted of 2 homes that sold for $70,000 to $87,000 after being on the market for 37 to 128 days. Both of these sales were REO Properties.

2009 home sales consisted of 6 homes that sold for $95,000 to $165,000 after being on the market for 39 to 222 days. This was an arm’s length transaction.

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