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Now that you've settled into your dream home, isn't it time to start thinking about the security of your home? For many homeowners, security is an afterthought but this year one out of every six homes will be burglarized and burglars only need about sixty seconds to break into a home, that's according to crime reports from the Federal Bureau of Investigation. In fact, every 15.4 seconds a home is targeted. By definition, a burglary is a non-confrontational property crime that occurs when no ... Read Full Story

Recently, President Barack Obama signed a law that extends through next spring a temporary tax credit of up to $8,000 for some first-time home buyers, which was due to expire Nov. 30. The law also adds a new tax credit of up to $6,500 for certain repeat home buyers. The package, which the government estimates will cost a total of $11 billion, is intended to help spur housing sales, a critical part of the economy.Here are some answers to common questions about the new rules.  Reader Tax Q... Read Full Story

Improving curb appeal can make a huge difference to a buyer!  Curb appeal can be the sole reason that a buyer will enter a home.  You don't have to spend thousands, investing just a few hundred dollars can make a big difference!!  Here are a few things you can do to help the curb appeal of your home!    1. Color is key. An attractive landscape usually has color. Many people add flowering plants along the walkway and porch area to create a focal point on the home. The ... Read Full Story

This is a great article for quick fixes on a lawn that has "gone to the dogs"! This can be a very difficult problem to handle when it comes to selling your home. A lot of things can be fixed fairly quickly like a leaky faucet, marks on walls, or a cluttered room. But ugly, patchy, lawn can be a sign of lack of care which conveys a message instantly to potential buyers. And if that poor lawn is in the front yard, an ill impression of the overall home can be formed before buyers even step insi... Read Full Story

After three years of slumping house prices, the end of the real estate bust may finally be in sight. Home sales are rising, inventories are shrinking, and most economists believe values nationwide will hit bottom in the second half of the year -- but not before falling another 5% to 10% first. Prices after that should stay mostly flat until 2012. "Next year will clearly be better than this year," says Mike Larson, a real estate analyst at Weiss Research. "Prices may drop a little more, but th... Read Full Story

Rates for 30-year home loans dropped below 5 percent this week after rising for three straight weeks. The average rate fell to 4.98 percent from 5.03 percent a week earlier, mortgage company Freddie Mac said Thursday. Rates had hovered below 5 percent for nearly a month until inching upward two weeks ago. They hit a record low of 4.78 percent in the spring, but are still attractive for people looking to buy a home or refinance. What a perfect time to buy!  Low rates, tax incentives and l... Read Full Story

It looks like the first-time homebuyer tax credit has helped boost signed sales contracts for the 8th straight month!  It's estimated that between 200,000 and 400,000 additional sales will have been made because of the credit.  How exciting for real estate markets everywhere! Increased pending sales are a forward-looking indicator since contract signings precede actual closings; they typically take place two to three months later. Although some contract signings fall through, a jump... Read Full Story

This is definitely the time to take advantage of these great tax credits!  Senators agreed Wednesday to extend a popular tax credit for first-time homebuyers and to offer a reduced credit to some repeat buyers. The tax credit provides up to $8,000 to first-time homebuyers but is set to expire at the end of November. Senators agreed to extend the existing tax credit for first-time homebuyers while offering a reduced credit of up to $6,500 to repeat buyers who have owned their current home... Read Full Story

If you are looking to buy a home in the Indianapols area or central Indiana, but you don't have a down payment, ask your lender about USDA financing.  It is geared to address rural housing, so it wouldn't be available in highly populated areas.  However, it has some major benefits!  The two biggest advantages are:  1)  You can have 100% financing; 2) Your rate could be lower than the going rates for FHA or conventional rates!  Call me at 846-3277 to find out spec... Read Full Story