Buying

House Envy. It’s A Real Thing

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What a Superbowl 🏈Game! CHIEFS did it again – pulled it out in the last quarter! Between the chicken wings covered in Lynn’s secret family BBQ  sauce or the seven layers of happiness, I sure ate way too much.

While recovering, I came across this infographic and thought how true it is. Over 70% of homeowners in the US have copied a neighbor’s decor. Top areas include indoor/outdoor furniture and color schemes. Hopefully, this doesn’t surprise you. Because its human nature – someone tried the latest trends and it worked. So why not try it in your own house.  😉

Wondering how this relates to buying/selling a house … I see it every day. Most SELLERS need to update their homes to sell fast and get top dollar.  But instead of consulting with an expert, in the field, they compare themselves with their neighbors. Then they go out and spend thousands of $$ dollars and hundreds of hours in sweat equity for a small return.

We all know that 9 out of 10 BUYERS want a move-in ready house.  They don’t want to update it once they move in (because they most likely just updated theirs!)

So if you are planning on selling your home 🏠 in the very near future and BEFORE you spend up to $10,000 to compete with the Jones, Consult with an expert, not your neighbors. I offer a FREE Room By Room Analysis with “No Strings Attached”. I know first hand what buyers are looking for.

Not selling this Spring? No worries – there are benefits in talking with me early – Give yourself some time to plan for those repairs/home improvements. Happy to help so when the time is right – you can yield a quick home sale as well as sell for the most $$$.

Weighing the Costs of Home Remodeling Projects vs. Moving ??

Did you get a chance to get to the Home Show at the fairgrounds? Each year, I walk the show with grand visions of home improvement projects that I want to tackle. And then POOF 💨 I am hit with the reality that it takes more time ⏱️ and money 💰 than I have (or willing to spend). Who’s with me???

It’s no surprise that home remodeling projects can be costly, so before jumping in, it makes sense to consider which upgrades are likely to give you the biggest bang for your buck when selling your home 🏠. Remodeling Magazine recently released its 2020 Cost vs. Value Report, which looked at 22 home upgrades that offer the best value. I took a snapshot of Indianapolis and this is what I found as decent projects to tackle that can recoup over 90% of your costs.

  • Entry Door Replacement
  • Bath Remodel (in the midrange)
  • Deck Addition
  • Minor Kitchen Remodel (in the midrange)
  • Garage Door Replacement
  • Siding Replacement

 

So before you tackle that home improvement project, give me a call at (317) 625-0655 to discuss specifics! I offer a free Room By Room Analysis with “No Strings Attached”. Which means is that I walk the property (inside and out) and give my two cents on repairs/improvements that could be done to yield a quick home sale as well as sell for the most $$$. Who’s in?

2019 Land Sales in Hamilton County

 

 

20 Acres

There were 7 sales ranging from 20 to 61 acres, and from $7,924 to $22,000/Acre.  The average price per acre was $14,298.

10-20 Acres 

There were 17 sales in total, but those properties in the southern area of the county were excluded from this analysis.  14 sales were reviewed, ranging in size from 10 to 20 acres, and from $100,000 to $513,760.  The average size was 13.37 acres and the average price per acre was $17,978.

5-10 Acres

There were 14 sales in total, but again, those properties in the southern area of the county were excluded from this analysis.  11 sales were reviewed, ranging in size from 5 to 8 acres, and from $120,000 to $450,000 in price.  The average size was 6.06 acres and the average price per acre was $28,702.

1-5 Acres

There were 24 sales in total, but those properties in the southern areas of the county and those surrounding Morse Lake were omitted from this analysis.  16 sales were reviewed, ranging in size from 1.48 to 4.97 acres, and in price from $45,000 to $179,000.  The average size was 2.83 acres and the average price per acre was $35,028.

 

 

So, no surprise, as the volume of acres decreased the price per acre increased (and substantially so).  If one had a big enough wallet, 13 acres could be bought for half the cost per acre of someone buying just 3 acres.  And someone could have bought 30 acres for half the cost per acre as someone buying 6 acres.

There are a lot of factors that go into determining the value of a piece of ground; with just one of those factors being the total number of acres being purchased.

Well, that’s a wrap for 2019. What will 2020 bring? Time will tell. If you are looking for a piece of land, give me a call at (317) 625-0655. Let’s talk specifics. Let 2020 be the year!