These figures are taken from our local MLS (NEIAOR) and include those sold by all agent and firms who are members. Our office is located in LaGrange County, two blocks from the county line which separates us from Noble County. The town of Wolcottville is in both counties. We work with clients and customers in both counties and combine the data to get a better idea of what is happening in our local market. The number of sales and listings is relatively small for each county and having more data helps us track trends more accurately because a single sale won't skew the averages.
We are also located in a lake community, so we pull out the lake property numbers to track statistics and trends for that too. They are listed below the monthly data for all properties. As of June 30th, RE/MAX Results had sold over 4 times as many lake properties as our closest competitor this year in LaGrange and Noble Counties!
When you are making a decision to buy or sell, home appreciation isn't the only thing to consider. You should also consider that mortgage interest rates are historically very low right now. In addition to what you can save in interest cost, you can get more house for your monthly payment amount. If you are currently a renter, that is a payment every month that will never offer a return on your investment. Home ownership is not just about investing for potential future profit. It is about investing in the security, stability, and comfort that a home provides for your family. It is about that feeling of pride and sense of accomplishment you feel when you become a homeowner. I offer these statistics to give you a general idea of what is going on locally so you can make informed decisions about the sale or purchase of a home. For market analysis of a specific home you would like to buy or sell, contact me and I would be happy to run the numbers for you. LaGrange and Noble Counties Combined Market and Sales Data Year to Date- End of June 2010 All Residential 2009 2010 Change Average Sales Price YTD 91,229 97,759 +7.2% Homes Sold YTD 175 239 +36.6% Average Days on Market 168 184 +9.5% There are 689 homes listed for sale and at the average sold per month so far, it will take 13.5 months to sell them all (months of supply). Homes sold for 91.9% of the price they were listed at prior to sale. Year to Date-End of June 2010 Lake Properties Lake Properties 2009 2010 Change Average Sales Price YTD 154,626 151,289 -2.2% Homes Sold YTD 38 47 +23.7% Average Days on Market 156 217 +39.1% There are 262 homes listed for sale and at the average sold per month so far, it will take 23.8 months to sell them all (months of supply). Homes sold for 91.2% of the price they were listed at prior to sale.
RE/MAX Results Wolcottville Balloon Event in LaGrange County
If you want to see what it's like to ride in a hot air balloon, join us for tethered rides during RE/MAX Results Day this Sunday at the LaGrange County 4H Fair. Last year this event was so much fun. "Children" of all ages were thrilled to have their first chance for take-0ff in a hot air balloon. We will have a booth set up at 1:00 so stop by for balloons, tattoos, and to sign up for the free "Basket of Summer Fun" prize drawing. The balloon rides are scheduled to start around 5:30. For safety reasons, the pilot will determine start time based on the weather. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian so plan ahead. If you can't make it to the fair this Sunday, RE/MAX Results will be at the Noble County Fair in Kendallville on Sunday July 18th.
RE/MAX Results Angola Balloon Event in Steuben County If you love to watch hot air balloons be sure to attend one of our local events planned this weekend and watch the RE/MAX hot air balloon compete with others. This evening is the start of the first annual Angola Balloons Aloft at the Tri-State Steuben County Airport. Stop in for the mass launch competition flight and the balloon illumination. The fun continues on Saturday with another competition, helicopter and airplane rides, skydivers and more. It is sure to be a fun event and don't forget to bring your camera!
With the holiday weekend approaching, many folks are making plans to attend our local small town celebrations and settle in for some spectacular fireworks! Here are a few places to celebrate and their schedules for this year. Some of our towns are celebrating on different days, so you can find something to do all weekend!
One of my favorite things about living in a small town in Northeast Indiana is being able to share the traditions of how celebrations used to be in the "good ol days". Reliving childhood memories and creating them for my children.... priceless!
Angola will have a parade, live music, games, and fireworks on the 4th of July.
Kendallville celebrates the holiday with activities for the kids, live music and fireworks on July 4th.
Topeka's celebration starts with a Road Run, Fun Walk and Basketball Tournament at 8:00 am. There are kids games, big wheel and pedal car races, cloggers, a parade, buggy and tractor pulls, a free concert and fireworks. Their celebration is on July 5th. This is my favorite place for the traditional celebration.
Fun on Sylvan returns to Rome City on July 3rd with many activities and the largest fireworks display in the area. We never miss the fireworks here. It is spectacular and folks travel from miles around to see it.
The town of Wolcottville will celebrate the holiday on July 4th starting with the Johnson Township Fire Department's pancake and sausage breakfast from 7-11 followed by the Wolcottville Police Department's BBQ Chicken. Entertainment at Taylor Park starts at 5:00 which includes live music and a DJ. Fireworks at approximately 10:00 pm.
Northeast Indiana is a great place to live or visit. Old-fashioned rural charm is evident everywhere. Farms with livestock and croplands, beautiful seasonal gardens, and sprawling wooded areas are the perfect backdrop for a view that may include beautiful lakes, a passing horse and buggy, people out for a leisurely stroll, or bicyclists.
If you want recreation; we've got it! We have hundreds of lakes for fishing, boating, skiing, tubing, swimming, or just floating on a raft. The Pigeon River Fish and Wildlife Area is in LaGrange County and the Chain of Lakes State Park is in Noble County. In the winter, the lakes are great for ice fishing, ice skating, and snowmobiling. There are plenty of places for hunting. The LaGrange County public parks system and the Parks in Noble County provide plenty of choices for other outdoor activities.
If you like to shop, our location is convenient to Fort Wayne for department stores. Sturgis, Angola, and Kendallville have supermarkets and chain stores. Major access roads include: I69,SR5, SR9, SR 15, SR120, US 20, and the Indiana Toll Road. This means easy commutes for work or "a trip to the city". But, what rural Northeast Indiana really has to offer for our locals and visitors alike is the quaint little shops, festivals and craft fairs, seasonal farmer's markets and roadside stands, flea markets, and the smaller stores where you are greeted by name. Fresh baked goods, produce, handcrafted woodworking, quilts, candles, antiques... the list is endless and you can find "one of a kind" items. It's small town living at its finest!
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