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Critical Election For Muncie IN Residents - 10/28/11 02:05 PM
The election is now only 10 days away and it will be a critical election for Muncie, IN residents. Running for re-election is an experienced mayor with a strong track record of accomplishment. She has not only operated within a very challenging budget but will finish her term with reserve funds for next year. She has saved taxpayers $500,000 by not having to borrow money to cover operating expenses while awaiting property tax distributions.
She has also been effective in building international relationships and working with economic development people at all levels to bring new jobs to Muncie. Our parks have … (0 comments)
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The Seven Deadly Sins of Homeowners - 10/24/11 02:45 PM
The concept of seven deadly sins for people comes from the religious traditions of the Middle Ages and if commited will result in the detriment of the human soul. There are also seven deadly sins that homeowners commit that will result in the detriment of their property values.
#1. Thinking you're going to own the home forever. Someone once said "Life is what happens when things don't go as planned." Situations changes like death, health, maritial status, economic pressures, neighborhood make-up` and the like occur without notice and result in the unplanned sale of homes, either by the owner or heirs.
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Do It Yourself Energy Audit - 10/20/11 03:17 PM
Conduct Your Own Energy Audit A do-it-yourself energy audit can teach you how to be more energy efficient and make you a more-educated consumer should you decide to hire an expert. Read
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Is it Better to Rent or Buy in Today's Real Estate Market in Muncie, IN? - 10/18/11 09:52 AM
Being in real estate I hear Realtors saying all the time that it's better to own than to rent. I know that the general population thinks we say that just because we want to sell more houses. So let's take a REAL LOOK at why it is better to own than rent.
Set the stage: The average price (mean) of a home in Muncie - Delaware County, Indiana is $93,000. Given 30 years at 12 monthly payments on an FHA loan at 3.85% (today's market rate for outstanding credit score) compared to a rental payment of $850 (including rental insurance).
Using … (1 comments)
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Third Quarter 2011 Residential Real Estate Results for Muncie & Delaware Co. IN - 10/10/11 03:28 PM
It's probably too early to get excited, but the third quarter 2011 residential real estate results for Delaware Co. In are in and we may have turned the corner. Third quarter unit sales were up nearly 3% over the same quarter in 2010 and it was the first time in the past 4 quarters that units sold had exceeded the same period in the previous year.
Year to date is still behind due to very low activity in the first 2 quarters of this year. It does look like the rest of 2011 has a good chance to exceed the fourth … (0 comments)
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Why Some Homes Sell More Quickly - 10/06/11 02:43 PM
Why do some houses sell more quickly? People often ask me that and here's a tale of two homes, across the street from each other in Muncie, IN. that I think shows two of the reasons. Both houses are well kept and updated, yet one sold for full list price in 35 days and the other, while it's now "pending" has been on the market 256 days.
This is the house that sold for full list. Its general appearance and especially the landscaping produces a terrific "curb appeal." Anyone looking at photos on-line or driving by the property can't help but be … (3 comments)
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Jim Kouns
Muncie,
IN
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