buyers: Elkhart REALTOR Evelyn Johnston Asks: Making an Offer on a Short Sale? - 12/05/09 08:50 PM
Almost all Home Buyers are looking for a good deal, according to Elkhart REALTOR(r) Evelyn Johnston with Prudential One Realty.  Are YOU looking to buy a new home?  Are you thinking that now's a great time to find a bargain?  Before you make an offer, it pays to know a little … (0 comments)

buyers: Elkhart Indiana, The Time for Real Estate Is NOW! - 04/26/09 03:56 PM
Rich Levin said it correctly, "This is the type of Real Estate Market that two years from now everybody is going to say, I wish I had bought then.  All the factors are lining up for the nest six to twelve months to be that year."
Interest rates are dropping below … (3 comments)

buyers: Elkhart Indiana is Springing Forward in the Home Search! - 04/19/09 07:51 AM
Every Real Estate Agent I have spoken with recently, like in the last month, has said they are busy! The Buyers are coming out and looking at what is available to buy!  This is a welcome sight and it feels so right!  I haven't even had that many people who qualify … (2 comments)

buyers: Elkhart, Indiana, Think Like Savers, Spend Like Misers, And Save Like Scrooge. - 02/07/09 05:15 AM
Elkhart Indiana has a good inventory of homes for sale, as does most communities across the country. We need some dedicated buyers who will think like savers, spend like misers, and save like scrooge.  Why? That is the only way they are going to be able to buy a home!  With … (0 comments)

buyers: Elkhart Indiana Interest is UP in Home Buying! - 02/02/09 07:00 AM
Elkhart Indiana has been unusually hard hit due to RV Plants closing, relocating or closing their door, and we have a HUGE inventory of homes on the market, but guess what?  I received multiple offers on one of my properties this weekend.  The buyers are out there looking and not afraid … (0 comments)

buyers: Elkhart Indiana, Are You Trying To Sell Your Home? Can Color Cost You A Sale? - 01/31/09 01:06 PM
Elkhart Indiana has been hard hit by the closings and reduction in factory work hours by the RV Industry.  This is no secret, and our unemployment is higher than any other community in all of the United States. This is no secret either. HOWEVER, not everyone in Elkhart County has been … (2 comments)

buyers: Elkhart, Indiana Real Estate Expert Evelyn Johnston Advices on Buying A Home - 10/05/08 06:24 PM
Every prospective homeowner would like to buy the best property in Elkhart , Indiana and their favorite neighborhood at the lowest price.  That's the ideal situation, but in most cases, it's not easy to do.  Usually, buyers have three property choices in an area --the sharpest, a mid-range or the "bottom … (1 comments)

buyers: Ellkhart Indiana, The Top 10 Reasons To Hire A Real Estate Agent - 09/28/08 08:15 AM
With so much information readily available online,  Elkhart, Indiana clients often ask me, "why should we hire a real estate agent" They wonder, and rightfully so, if they couldn't buy or sell a home through the internet or through regular marketing and advertising channels without representation, without a local Elkhart County … (0 comments)

buyers: Strategies For Selling A Vacant Home in Elkhart County, Indiana - 09/19/08 10:11 AM
As the real estate market continues to adjust, sellers may find that their property remains on the market significantly longer than the days of "list today, sold tomorrow." There is also more competition for Elkhart County buyers. So, it can be frustrating to put your home on the market, expecting a … (0 comments)

buyers: Elkhart County, Indiana, Preparing Your Home for An Open House - 09/18/08 09:17 AM
Elkhart County Buyers are drawn to homes that appeal to their senses. This is important to remember when preparing your home for an Open House. Through sight, sound and smell, buyers should leave your home with a lasting impression. Here are some tips to showcase your home in the best-possible light.
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buyers: Elkhart County Indiana Home Buyers Must-Haves and Wants - 09/17/08 12:25 PM
Shopping for a home in Elkhart County, Indiana is an exciting adventure and it's easy to get lost in a sea of dazzling for-sale homes and all of their fabulous amenities - which can cause you to temporarily forget that a large backyard is your top priority. To keep yourself focused, take … (0 comments)

buyers: Elkhart County Indiana, Avoice These Seller Mistakers - 05/04/08 06:59 AM
You want to get the best price for your home, plus sell it in the least amount of time. In a buyers' market such as the one Elkhart County is in now, homes will take longer to sell. Therefore, it's important that you make the right moves at the very beginning … (0 comments)

buyers: Elkhart County Indiana, Make Sure You Have A Marketing Plan - 05/03/08 10:00 PM
Only for the rare few sellers, simply placing a "For Sale" yard sign on the front lawn creates a line of traffic filled with potential buyers. If you want buyers to see your Elkhart County, Indiana home, you've got to find them.  The key is marketing.  To get the most exposure for … (0 comments)

buyers: How Many Elkhart County Real Estate Agents Do You Need To Find A House? - 04/26/08 08:35 AM
Although it may seem that having several REALTOR's working for you increases your chances of finding the right property, it doesn't.  In fact, having more than one Real Estate Agent working for you usually works the opposite way.
The reason is simple.  Real Estate Agents earn money through sales.  If a Real Estate … (0 comments)

buyers: Elkhart County, Indiana, Should You Get An Appraisal Before Listing Your Home? - 04/18/08 10:54 PM
Should you appraise your home before putting it on the market?  It isn't necessary, because rarely does an appraisal have anything to do with the price the Seller will actually get for his or her property.  Here's why:
First, to determine the asking price, your local Elkhart County Expert, Evelyn Johnston, REALTOR … (0 comments)

buyers: Elkhart County Indiana Home Buyers Find Their Dream Home - 04/14/08 09:22 PM
Elkhart County Home Buyer, you've found the house of your dreams, made an acceptable offer, and now it's down to the final details of ESCROW.  Why does it have to be so complicated?  Or does it?
Escrow may seem like a puzzling maze of red tape, questions and legal detail, but it … (0 comments)

buyers: Elkhart County Indiana, What does your REALTOR mean when referring to a "Closing?" - 04/13/08 07:55 PM
A closing is the meeting where title and money are exchanged between the Seller and the Buyer, and the sale of a home is finalized.
At the closing, all the progressive steps in buying a home - from the acceptance of the offer, title search, home inspection, Buyer's loan application to approval, … (0 comments)

buyers: Elkhart County Multiple Listing Service-Can I Sell My Home Without It? - 04/10/08 09:51 PM
In Elkhart County, Indiana the Multiple Listing Service, also known as MLS, means a computerized listing of virtually all the homes that are for sale in a specific area.
When a REALTOR lists your property for sale, he or she pays a fee and your home is placed on the MLS system.  The … (4 comments)

buyers: In Elkhart County Indiana, Which is Better for You, A Mortgage Banker or Mortgage Broker? - 04/06/08 08:07 PM
In the "old" days-that is, before "creative financing"-home buyers in Elkhart County, Indiana had few financing options when it came to purchasing a property.  However, in today's environment, a buyer has the choice of everything from a fixed, 15 or 30 year mortgage and an adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) to an … (2 comments)

buyers: Top 10 Reasons To Hire A Real Estate Agent - 03/29/08 06:39 AM
Top 10 Reasons To Hire A Real Estate Agent With so much information readily available online, clients often ask me, "why should we hire a real estate agent" They wonder, and rightfully so, if they couldn't buy or sell a home through the Internet or through regular marketing and advertising channels … (0 comments)

 
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