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Behind Every Great Home is a Great Team

“Buying a home is easy,” said No One Ever. It’s complicated and time-consuming. And I don’t need to mention that it’s probably the most expensive thing that you’ll ever do. But there’s someone to lean on for every step. And I am here to help you assemble your team!

Here are some of the Key Players:

  • Real Estate Broker: That’s me. I will help you find the right home, help determine how much it makes sense to pay, and negotiate the best offer for you. But most importantly, I will break things down for you every step of the way so you can have full confidence in your strategy
  • Mortgage Lender: This person gives you the dollars you need actually to buy your home. You’ll work with them from the pre-approval letter to the closing table (where you get your keys!) A FUN FACT: Did you know that I worked for more than 17 years in the mortgage industry?
  • Insurance Provider: Your lender requires you to protect your would-be home financially. Your home’s size, layout, and location will determine the coverage, and it should cover the stuff inside your home too
  • Home Inspector: They come in after the seller accepts your offer – to check the condition of the house and make sure everything’s in line. We will review their report together, and I can bring in experts if we need them. Another FUN FACT: I also was a home inspector. Boy, do I have some stories…. 🙂

Whether this is your first time buying or your seventh time, I can guide you every step of the way so that you have a successful experience. When you are ready, give me a call at 317-625-0655, and we can start assembling your team.

Its About the Housing Data

Nah, it’s not all about the Housing Data, though it does give you insight on what is happening month to month, year over year. Housing data released by the MIBOR BLC® listing service comparing January 2019 to January 2020 shows:

  • An increase in Median Sales Price of 6.8% to $181,500
  • An increase in Closed Sales of 9.3%  to 1,803
  • New Listings increased 3.1 % to 2,533

 

Specifically in Marion County, we are seeing increases for single-family homes year over year. If you want to see what is going on specifically in your area, CLICK HERE to request a more detail report.

And with tax season right around the corner, I am sure $$$ are on your mind. I ran across this decent article that outlines what’s tax-deductible when buying a house. Closing costs, mortgage interest, property taxes and even moving expenses can be. Of course, when in doubt, always consult with a tax professional.

Read the full article here

Until next time, make it a great one!

 

Steps on How to Buy Your First House

So this is the year. You are going to buy your first home. Nervous? Of course, you are.  Buying your first home is considered one of the biggest milestones in life. It’s a BIG commitment and it’s essential to surround yourself with the right people, like a trusted advisor in the real estate industry. They should only be a phone call away – to answer questions, give advice and hopefully ease your concerns.  So please, give me a call at 317-625-0655 if you have any questions!

AND I know there is a lot of information on the web to sort through. If you haven’t checked out our website, you probably should. We have top-notch First Time Home Buyers Resources that can help.

Until next time, make it a great one!