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Three More Sales in the Books!

6/26/2017

Congrats to Natalie on the purchase of her home in Noblesville, Brian and Lindsay on the purchase of their Fishers home and Cameron on buying a home in Indianapolis!

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Just Sold in Lawrence

6/23/2017

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Sold in Lawrence! Congrats to Erin on the sale of her home...thanks for letting us walk you through the process!

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Way to Go Vikki! 3 Closings!

6/21/2017

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What a great two weeks for Vikki! 3 Listings closed! Congrats to Eric and Renee in Zionsville, Brendon and Courtney in Zionsville, and Troy and Jessica in Greenwood...glad we could get the job done!

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Central Indiana home sales rise 6.2 percent in May

6/19/2017

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Central Indiana home sales rise 6.2 percent in May
F.C. Tucker reports continued growth in housing sales as prices increase another month

INDIANAPOLIS – Monthly real estate stats from F.C. Tucker Company indicated that the housing market is not slowing down. May 2017 pended sales climbed 6.2 percent compared to May 2016. Similarly, the average year-to-date home price for the 15-county Central Indiana region rose 6.6 percent to $192,206.

Homebuyers continue to purchase homes at a rapid rate as the number of houses for sale continued to decline, purchasing 3,398 homes in Central Indiana, an increase from 3,199 sold in May 2016. Many of the counties that F.C. Tucker tracks experienced an increase in sales. Specifically:

Shelby County showed significant growth in homes sold, a 29.5 percent increase in May 2017 compared to May 2016. Decatur County followed close behind with a 20 percent increase in sales.
Montgomery and Boone counties’ pended sales, in contrast, decreased by 38.1 percent and 23.1 percent, respectively, compared to May 2016.

In keeping with the previous month’s trends, homes sold more quickly and for more money in May, signaling a strong seller’s market.

Fourteen of the 15 counties that F.C. Tucker tracks showed an uptick in average year-to-date home prices.
Hamilton County again ranked highest with average home prices at $297,681. Boone County’s average home prices, slightly lower than Hamilton County’s, came in at $285,244.
Jennings County’s average home price dropped 5.9 percent, the only county in the region to dip in May.
Homes sold in 69 days on average January through May 2017, 11 days quicker than the same time period as last year. Johnson and Hendricks counties’ homes became the fastest-selling in the market at 63 days, while Hamilton and Marion counties came in a close second with homes selling in 66 days.

Listings dropped by 21 percent. In May 2017, inventory stood at 8,047 homes, a decrease of 2,137 from the same time in 2016.

Putnam and Shelby counties’ inventory dropped 31.7 percent and 30.4 percent respectively, representing 72 and 59 fewer listings compared to May 2016.
Conversely, Jennings County noted a slight uptick in listings last month; the additional one home on the market in May represented an increase of 2.1 percent.

“Although we’d like to see more homes for sale to balance out the market, buyers with their financing in order can still find plenty of opportunities to make a move,” said Jim Litten, CEO of F.C. Tucker Company. “And Indiana real estate consistently remains a good value.”

Of the pended home sales in the region last month, 11 were priced $1,000,000 to $1,999,999; 139 were priced $500,000 to $999,999; 426 were priced $300,000 to $499,999; 675 were priced $200,000 to $299,999; 1,447 were priced $100,000 to $199,999; and 700 were priced at $99,999 or less.

Editor’s Notes:

All statistics were compiled by F.C. Tucker Company from a report drawn from BLC® statistics on June 14, 2017. Because of delayed processing through other agencies or boards, these numbers are subject to change.
“Active Listings – Inventory” is a snapshot frozen in time at the end of the stated month. Active listings include “Active with Contingency Status” filings, which includes homes listed as Pending First Right of Refusal and/or Backup Pendings due to Contract, Financing, Inspection or Other.
“Pending” means the sales contract has been signed, but the transaction has not closed. According to the NAR, pending sales typically are finalized within a month or two of signing.
For this report, F.C. Tucker tracks the following counties: Bartholomew, Boone, Brown, Decatur, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Jennings, Johnson, Madison, Marion, Montgomery, Morgan, Putnam and Shelby.

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What Are The Major Types Of VA Loans?

6/19/2017

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Just Listed in Fishers!

6/16/2017

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11397 Wilderness Trail, Fishers, IN 46038

Fabulous Fishers location just 2 miles from downtown Fishers, close to shopping, malls and highways. Great updates include hardwood flooring in entry and kitchen, granite counters and stainless appliances. Family Room with fireplace. Carpet replaced on main floor (2016) and upstairs (2011), all professionally cleaned (2017). Bedrooms offer great closets with customized shelving and hanging plus lights and fans. Master bath boasts double vanity, garden tub, separate shower, and walk-in closet. Upstairs laundry. Great fully fenced yard with deck (stained in 2015). Dimensional-shingled roof (2009) plus more. Home warranty!

Interior

Hardwood flooring in entry, half bath and kitchen
Added shelving in under-stair storage
Humidifier added to furnace (2014)
Water softener is rented
1st floor ceilings painted (2017)
Carpets replaced on stairwell and upstairs (2011)
Carpet replaced in family room, dining room and living room (2016)
All carpets professionally cleaned (June 2017)
Dining room – updated chandelier light, four recessed lights, chair rail
Living room – sconce lighting added, Wi-Fi enabled programmable thermostat (June 2017)
Half bath – painted (April 2017), hardwood flooring, updated light, towel bar and cabinet hardware
Bedrooms 2 and 3 – overhead light/fan, added customized hanging/shelving in closets, black out shades and blinds
Laundry room – added two rows of shelves plus room for hanging and attached counter top
Master bed/bath – overhead fan/light, customized shelving/hanging in walk-in closet, brushed nickel towel bars and light

Kitchen

Stainless appliances (2010) including smooth top oven/range, dishwasher and microwave Granite countertops with breakfast bar extension
Under-mount sink
Upgraded brushed nickel faucet
Garbage disposal replaced (2016)

Exterior

Pull-down attic stairs in garage with flooring added in attic for additional storage space
Added wood shelving in garage
Insulated garage door replaced (2010)
New garage door opener with quiet drive (2011)
2 trees removed and 2 trees replaced
Garage sconces and lamp post replaced
Back and front door hardware replaced
Orkin sprays for insects every other month (maintenance only)
Dimensional shingle roof added – 2nd layer (2009)
South side siding replaced (2009)
Deck rebuilt in 2014 and stained in 2015
Back door storm door replaced (2015)
Added landscaping around the home and new mulch (June 2017)
Exterior of home power washed (June 2017)

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Just Reduced in Carmel!

6/13/2017

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Just Reduced! This immaculately-maintained home in Carmel's popular Eden Glen is now $234,900!
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