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If they can do it in the Rocky Mountains, then…

So I spent last week in the Rocky Mountains. It was a great vacation, but then again, how could you not have a great time surrounded by towering mountain peaks?!

While there I was amazed (absolutely even) by a lot, but one thing struck me as peculiar. In two different mountain towns we stopped, we noticed mass transit buses running non-stop (even taking bar goers home at closing time). And not just in an area of a few downtown blocks. No, these buses ran throughout the county and from town to town. Amazing! Idk how they manage it, but it’s a heckuva’ service.

Back home, I’m reading there’s a mass transit initiative on the ballot here in about 7 weeks. I’m told 61% of voters support it. Now Idk the in’s and out’s of it, but after watching buses run around the mountains, I do believe it’s past time we flatlanders got our act together on this.

To catch other helpful blog posts, simply go to www.indyschoicerealestate.com. And please keep in mind… “I work harder to make good things happen!” -Bob

Curb Appeal— is it like Sex Appeal?

The power of curb appeal is undeniable. I’m always amazed that many, many people decide on a house without even looking inside. Thinkaboutit… people spend over 90% of their time at home inside, the next big chunk of time on the backyard deck, and about the only time they spend outside in front of their house is when they pull into the garage or are mowing the lawn! Yet, the majority of home buying decisions are made based upon how the front exterior looks. (Now, that does kinda’ sound like how sex appeal works!)

I often get asked by home owners getting ready to put their house on the market, what repairs should they make? Well, based on how most people make most home buying decisions, the answer should be pretty straight forward— can we say “curb appeal!” That’s right. The first step in selling your house is going to get all those people staring at online pictures of homes to drive by, and then to get those who do drive by to make an appointment to actually see the inside of your house. Btw, for every 500 people who view a house online, about 1 will work up the courage to go see what it’s all about! (I’m not sure what they’re afraid of, but that’s how it all works out.)

For help in figuring out how to maximize your curb appeal (and do so with a reasonable budget)— call me.

To catch other helpful blog posts, simply go to www.indyschoicerealestate.com. And please keep in mind… “I work harder to make good things happen!” -Bob

Sellers in Premium Position

That’s how the Metropolitan Indianapolis Board of Realtors (aka MIBOR) summed up results for the month of July, stating “Sellers continue to be in a premium position to capitalize on market conditions.”

And those market conditions, you ask? Well, sales continue at a strong pace, up just a tad from last July but up 7% for the twelve months just ended. On the other hand, new listings are not keeping up with demand, making for limited choices for want to be buyers. In fact, July inventory was down 12% compared to a year ago. With mortgage rates near record lows, MIBOR points out, “Homes are selling faster now than they have in the past several years.”

Want to check out what your house might sell for— simple, call me!

To catch other great blog posts, simply go to www.indyschoicerealestate.com. And please keep in mind… “I work harder to make good things happen!” -Bob