Dawn Whalen, Realtor, Keller Williams Realty

Well, its arrived, like it or not. The snow here in Central Indiana has been falling since before noon and continues to fall at a steady pace.

My baby girl Tamara (pictured above) is not a fan of the cold, but loves to run in the snow. I don't know if she gets that it's just as cold with the snow as it is some of the other days. Maybe it's because she can run & kick up the snow!

The meteorologist are predicting up to 8 inches before it subsides tomorrow afternoon, and there is another storm heading in on Tuesday.

Super Bowl is this weekend, so I am not working. Sellers are having Super Bowl parties at their homes, & buyers are attending Super Bowl parties. So while I would normally do an open house or two on Sundays, that won't be happening this weekend.

Guess I'll hang out with Tamara & temperature permitting take her out to play!

Hope everyone has a safe & fun weekend.

Dawn Whalen, GRI

Keller Williams Realty

It is time to get out there and find your home. Don’t keep sitting on the fence, you will run out of time. But you are thinking, “106 Days, seems so far-off.” Well it’s not, the time will fly quickly.

That means if you are wanting to take advantage of the Extended/Expanded tax credit it is time to get moving. Interest rates are still low, there is a great inventory of wonderfully priced homes on the market. But here is the catch- your future home must be under contract by April 30, 2010, and close by June 30, 2010.

So why I am saying that you need to start now? MIBOR statistics show that in the Central Indiana area, the average buyer takes 9.5 weeks to find the home they are going to buy. So that means if you start today, it would be the end of March before you find your dream home. You then have your REALTOR present your offer. There may be a counter offer, negotiations could take a couple of days. Once all parties are in agreement with the Offer to Purchase and have all signed off on this offer, you will have a contract.

Also, if you are thinking of selling, now is the time to get your home on the market for the same reasons. In order to get an offer and take advantage of the Tax credit for move up buyers your house needs to be on the market.

So what are you waiting for? Contact your favorite local Realtor and make this happen! I'm always available to help you!

Dawn Whalen, Realtor,GRI

Keller Williams Realty

www.dawnwhalen.com

317-893-0648

*** Originally posted on www.buybuildandsellwithdawnwhalen.blogspot.com

Debating on whether or not you should buy a home?  Don’t debate to much longer!

With the extension and expansion of the tax credit for first time and repeat home buyers as well as Indianapolis being named the most affordable city to buy a home by Money Magazine, now is the time to buy. 

Interest rates are still low, which is just one more incentive when considering that purchase!

With the home prices, low interest rates many times you will pay less monthly to purchase a home as opposed to renting an apartment or home.  And you get to claim any interest paid on your mortgage, as well as property taxes paid when filing your taxes.

There are so many benefits to home ownership & now is a great time to buy!

Feel free to contact me if you are looking to buy, build or sell in the central Indiana area!

Dawn Whalen, Realtor, GRI

www.dawnwhalen.com

317-893-0648

Spring has arrived and that means it is time to do those wonderful home improvement projects. Whether preparing to sell, or just sprucing up the place many people are ready to tackle a project or two.

What about those of us, who really truly don't want to be a do it your self type of person, or who know deep down, that there is just no way that we want to tackle that project. Where do you turn to find that person who can do it for you?

I can recommend a wonderful business that will take the guess work out of it all for you. Baurley Painting and Small Construction offers various services which may be of use to you. Nathan Baurley is a very detail oriented person, who takes pride in his work. His integrity and honesty is second to none, and his dedication to getting the job done right, the first time, is a quality that seems to be lacking sometimes. The services Nathan offers include:

*Painting

*Staining

*Pressure washing

*Small construction-including decks, storage barns

Baurley Painting and Small Construction is licensed in the state of Indiana as a general contractor and is fully insured and bonded.

For more information feel free to visit his website or contact him at 317-731-6553 or 812-621-0129.

And as always, if you or someone you know is looking to buy, build or sell, I would love to be of assistance. My goal is serving your family's needs first.

Dawn Whalen, Realtor

Keller Williams Realty

317-459-5182

www.dawnwhalen.com

Many of you may or may not know that I have two children that are grown and off doing their own thing. I truly enjoyed being a mother, even when I thought I would pull my hair out, or theirs. With both kids gone, my husband felt I needed someone to mother. I truly didn't want to adopt a child, because honestly I didn't think I could handle another session of "teenage love drama" and all things associated with it.

So we opted for the next best thing- we rescued a retired racing greyhound. So once again we have someone to parent.

Our new baby came to us on January 30, 2009. She will be 4 on April 2nd. Her name is Tamara, and she loves to play. But she also likes to sleep. She loves us unconditionally, and she is happy to see us come home, and sad when we leave. We are still trying to figure one another out, but are getting better every day.

My cousin has 6 greys that they have rescued. Don't know if we can handle that many, but we can certainly handle one.

She is very energetic at times, and absolutely loves to go on walks. If we get her leash, she will sit down in front of us, so we can attach it to her collar and she races to the door.

I've heard that pets will keep a person young, which is a good thing! I am forced to get my exercise, because I do have to walk her, or rather she walks me! She is pretty good with older children, and seems a bit afraid of smaller ones & will hide behind us if the little ones go towards her quickly.

If you are in the Central Indiana area and interested in rescuing a retired greyhound, visit www.indygpa.org or if you would like to meet Tamara, let me know. She loves car rides and loves attention, but then again don't we all!!

As always, if you or anyone you know is looking to buy, build or sell, I would love to be of assistance. My goal is to serve your family's needs first!

Dawn Whalen, Realtor

Keller Williams Realty

317-459-5182

www.dawnwhalen.com

***Originally posted on http://buybuildandsellwithdawnwhalen.blogspot.com/