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mls: Have you seen the last lake lot in Fort Collins, Colorado? - 01/08/10 04:09 PM
As realtors, we often receive calls with clients wanting a special location.  Here is one lot with a truly special location.  Build your luxury home here--bring your own builder!  Enjoy incredible views of Long's Peak & the Front Range mountains over Richards Lake in Ft. Collins, CO.  This is the perfect sloping deep walk-out lot that could create 10' or 12' high basement ceilings. Sunrises and sunsets are AMAZING here. From the lot, it is just 8 minutes to OLD TOWN and it is across the lake from the Fort Collins Country Club.  All utilities are to the lot, with the raw water tap ($16,000 value) already … (0 comments)

mls: 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)

mls: 2009 YTD Market Data for Chandana Point in Valparaiso, Indiana - 11/30/09 09:48 AM
The Chandana Point neighborhood of Valparaiso, Indiana sits near the intersections of Calumet Avenue and Country Club Road on the near northside.  Homes range in assessed value from the mid $200Ks to over $500K.  Valpo is located in Porter County, Indiana.
The 2009 market for homes in the Chandana Point subdivision is similar to that of 2008, however some improvement is shown.
For the period January 1 thru November 29, the data indicates that the market has slightly improved:
2008 2 Homes Sold at median price of $284,000 after 163 Ave. Days on Market
2009  2 Homes Sold at a median price of $379,000 after … (0 comments)

mls: Northwest Indiana Home Sales up nearly 12% in October: Porter County Even Stronger - 11/25/09 07:57 AM
According to the Greater Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS and based on supporting MLS data, sales of existing single family homes in the region increased nearly 12 percent in October 2009 over the same period last year. 
Home values also showed signs of a rebound as the median house price rose over 4%.  Many credit the recent homebuyer tax credit and its pending expiration with adding enough buyers to the marketplace.  Since Spring of 2009, many REALTORs have assisted first time buyers and those re-entering the market after 3 years to "cash-in" on the $8,000 credit in Northwest Indiana, which includes Porter, … (0 comments)

mls: Northwest Indiana Year-to-Date Home Sale Trends - 11/22/09 11:21 AM
The year-to-date home sales data in Northwest Indiana reflect some stability in the market.   
According to the reports generated from the GNIAR MLS and Rappatoni system thru October 12, 2009, Porter County and Valparaiso home sales are both holding firm at the median house price levels. While Valparaiso's median house price dropped slightly from $187,000 to $183,700 from 2008 to 2009, Porter County's median price was statistically unchanged at $168,000. 
Sellers still need to show patience with the selling process and price right from the start, as Days on the Market are going up in all price ranges.  The number of single family detached home … (0 comments)

mls: Pictures Tell A Thousand Words: Seasonally Marketing Your Listing - 04/07/09 12:38 AM
You are working through the MLS with a buyer client.  It's August 31st.  Hot temps outside.  AC working inside.  All of a sudden--there it is.  That unappreciated home listing.  Sure, you'll be thinking skiing in two or three months, but by the looks of it, they've got more than enough snow just blocks from the real estate office at this old listing!  HOLY COW. Has the listing agent even checked this MLS listing in months? 
A caring listing agent certainly cringes at the sight of such a breach of duty.  Please, colleagues, let's get it right and keep our listing photographs seasonally adjusted.   If it stopped … (8 comments)