lafayette indiana real estate: Lafayette Indiana - Considering Buying Your First Home?
- 06/20/08 11:47 PM
Considering Buying Your First Home? It can be a frightening experience if you don't have the right Realtor on your side. We can show you any active listing for sale regardless of what company has it listed. We can also provide information about for sale by owners and foreclosed homes. You might be a bit afraid or intimidated by the whole process of buying your first home. It's our job to guide you, from beginning to end. We will take the time to go through each and every step of the buying process. Together, we will consider: - How much can (0 comments)
lafayette indiana real estate: Lafayette Indiana Real Estate - 30 + days on the market
- 06/20/08 11:41 PM
Did you know that market activity on a listed home on average decreases by appx. 75% after 30 days on the market? That is why it is critical when you list your home that it be in show condition and ready to market. Get all that painting and those improvements done before listing your house to get fast results and top dollar. Looking good is important when you want to make a great impression, whether for a job interview or a social function. The same is true of a home that is on the market. When the "For Sale" sign goes (0 comments)
lafayette indiana real estate: Lafayette Indiana Real Estate - Trying to Sell Your Home FSBO?
- 06/20/08 11:35 PM
Trying to sell your home FSBO can mean spending a lot of money on advertising to get your home promoted and not getting the most out of your home. Did you know that homes sold by an agent sell for $25,000 on average more than homes sold by their owners*? Ironically, most homeowners choose to sell their homes themselves to save the commission... To find out how I can bring you top price for your home; call me at or visit my website at to learn more about the difference I can make. *Source: The 2004 National Association of (0 comments)
lafayette indiana real estate: Lafayette Indiana - The Best Time to Lock Your Interest Rate
- 06/20/08 11:32 PM
The Best time to Lock in Your Mortgage Rate "What do you think about rates ... should I lock in now or wait to see if they fall further?" Think I've been asked that a time or two over the past 18 years? You better believe it. It's a good question-one that goes through every single buyer's head at some stage. A quoted interest rate is no good unless you've confirmed, in writing, that your loan is indeed "locked," or guaranteed for a designated period of time. You need to be proactive with your locked rate as well and don't (0 comments)
lafayette indiana real estate: Lafayette Indiana - Rates Creep Up
- 06/20/08 11:29 PM
A recent survey and a rate increase could mean more competition for homes Recent indication is that first time home buyers are getting tired of sitting on the sidelines. According to a recent online poll taken by the National Apartment Association, 17 percent of renters plan to make the jump to home ownership in the next year; 41 percent of the 2,041 respondents planned to be home owners within two years. Only 31 percent planned to still be paying rent five years from now. Another factor that could very soon contribute to an increase in home buying could be rising (0 comments)
Market Statistics Residential MLS Statistics for: Date Range=05/01/2008-05/31/2008 Class Bedrooms Current Active Avg List Price Avg DOM RS All 1,848 $165,827 125 Class Bedrooms Total Listed Num Sold Pct Sold Avg List Price Sold Avg Sale Price RS All 488 264 54.10% $135,209 $129,842 Sold Sale Price/List Price Ratio Avg DOM Sold Avg List Price Unsold Pct Expired 96.03% 84 $136,985 18.03% Based on this information the average days on the market for sold properties is (1 comments)
lafayette indiana real estate: Expired Listing on the Market
- 05/26/08 11:48 PM
Most homes fail to sell for one of three reasons: price, condition or staging. Selling a home on time for top price requires a real estate professional who knows the market, understands the importance of pricing, had a thorough marketing plan including heavy internet exposure, suggests the right improvements and staging advice and targets the perfect buyer. Before you put your home on the market again, choose a Realtor who can answer these questions: · How many homes do you sell each year in my neighborhood?· What strategies will you use to find a buyer for my home?· How do you (0 comments)
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