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homebuying: Better to Buy Home Today than with Tax Credit? - 06/25/10 04:48 PM
Common belief would say that the tax credit offered a fantastic opportunity for many people to buy homes.  And it certainly did across the lower to median price ranges.  However, there's a new trend that says buying today may afford some home buyers a better deal today.
In the markets the Matt Evans Team works in Northwest Indiana and Northern Colorado, home supply at and below median home price became quite low with the tax credits in effect.  So low, in fact, that month's supply of inventory dropped to 3 months or below at the lower price ranges, or under $200,000 in both … (0 comments)

homebuying: Porter County Indiana Home Sales Strong in November 2009 - 12/23/09 09:00 PM
According to MLS sales data, Porter County, Indiana home sales were very strong in November 2009. Thanks to the tax credit for first time homebuyers, historically low interest rates, and good deals in the housing market, home sales increased from 108 units to 154 units for November 2009 from the November 2008 figures. Lake County Indiana also had a good increase, putting the market back at pre-crisis levels.
Supply has steadily decreased over the last year.  While still not balanced in all price ranges(6 months supply of inventory is balanced), the lessening inventory is a good indicator that the market has … (0 comments)

homebuying: Porter County Home Buyer and Home Seller Seminar in Valparaiso, Indiana on December 10 - 12/04/09 09:47 AM
Keller Williams Realty agents Matt Evans and Kimberly Genovese, along with Jeff Svantner of Sistar Mortgage are hosting a home buyer and home seller seminar. The professionals will cover some of the industry's hottest topics, including the new $6,500 home seller credit, the renewed $8,000 home buyer credit, and how to get the most money selling your home in today's market. They also plan to discuss various loan options for homebuyers, the challenges and opportunity of buying distressed properties, and will offer current market data on home values in Porter County.
The "Buy Low, Sell High, and Cash-In" Real Estate Seminar … (0 comments)

homebuying: Value Homebuying 2009 Seminar at Valparaiso YMCA--Oct 13, 2009 - 10/08/09 01:41 PM
Keller Williams Realty agents Matt Evans and Kimberly Genovese, along with various lenders are teaching a homebuyers class that will cover a variety of topics from buying foreclosed homes to getting the right loan package. There will also be a certified home appraiser onhand to discuss today's home values.
Value Homebuying 2009 will be held Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 6:30pm at the Valparaiso YMCA located at 1201 Cumberland Crossing Drive.
This seminar is open to the public. There is no cost for the seminar, but RSVP is requested since refreshments will be served. Door prizes will be awarded. Sponsors include … (0 comments)