If you think it's impossible to get financing- Consider FHA- - 02/22/08 04:41 PM
I recently attended a seminar for real estate agents on FHA financing and the many changes that have occurred through the years.  If you want to buy a home and have heard it's impossible to get financing unless your credit is perfect and you have a down payment,  you should consider an FHA loan.
Advantages of FHA Financing
No Minimum Credit Score Requirement- you can document alternative creditSelf Employed people can document earningsNot just for low priced homes-the LaGrange County loan limit is $200,160, which is higher than our average sold home price.Pest, Well, Water and Septic aren't required unless the appraiser or … (0 comments)

You do not have to call the agent on the yard sign to tour a home. And you should read this before you do. - 02/19/08 07:14 PM
As a licensed real estate agent, I can show you any home listed by any agent or any company in the northeastern four counties of Indiana.  Most companies in the area belong to our local multiple listing service.  This is a database where we all provide listing information to each other.  We allow other agents to show our homes to give them maximum exposure to more buyers.  Most of the time, when a house sells, one agent represents the seller (listing broker)  and another agent represents the buyer (selling broker).  In this case, when a home is sold, the commission is paid by the … (0 comments)

Have You Kept Your New Year's Resolutions? Don't Give Up Yet! - 02/12/08 12:29 PM

It's only mid February, and many of us have already given up on or forgotten about those promises we made to ourselves.  Exercise more, lose those pounds, be more organized, find time for family and friends... the list is endless.  If your resolutions included helping others by volunteering or making donations, you still have a chance for success.   There is a worthy local cause that is gearing up for another successful year!
Why Help Habitat for Humanity?
Can you imagine the feeling of knowing that your donation helped a family realize the American Dream  of home ownership?  You can help provide simple, affordable housing to … (0 comments)

LaGrange County January Market Update and Historical Lakefront Stats - 02/07/08 08:17 AM
I ran some numbers to compile statistics on what happened in the LaGrange County market during the month of January and what is currently available for sale.
(Numbers in parentheses are same month last year)   In January 2008, there were 15 (12) homes sold with an average sold price of 131,000 (105,135).  They spent an average of 172 (178) days on the market, and were originally listed at an average price of 140,886 (113,100).  There were 19 (36) new homes listed for sale this month at an average list price of 168,950 (160,277). 
(Numbers in parentheses are average list prices).  As of January 31, 2008, … (0 comments)