File Your Homestead and Mortgage Exemptions for New Homes Purchased in Central Indiana.

If you purchased a property this year in Central Indiana, make sure to file your exemptions (homestead and mortgage if applicable) before the end of the year. If you aren't sure what they are, please feel free to contact me. I want to make sure all my friends, family and past clients are not paying too much in property taxes.

Typically you will bring your entire packet from closing. Usually the auditor will ask for the closing statement from your packet. Often your title company will file the homestead exemption, but don't rely on it. Make sure to call or go online at your county's website and file your exemptions before the end of the year!

A home with a mortgage and homestead exemption could typically pay 1% of the assessed value towards property taxes. A home without these exemptions could pay as much as 2%. Example: $300k home would be $3,000 with both exemptions or $6,000 per year without these exemptions in taxes. This is very important. Keep in mind this is a general reminder for those in many different areas so terms and conditions could vary per City, Town or County.

*Many of my clients have purchased new construction or existing homes this year in areas such as Noblesville, Fishers, Carmel, Westfield, Zionsville, Avon, Plainfield, Brownsburg, Indianapolis, Cicero, Middletown, McCordsville, Greenfield, Fortville, Greenwood and other Indianapolis Metropolitan Areas. I want to make sure they file their exemptions if applicable. I am not an expert in taxes or accounting, but I do want to educate my customers as a real estate professional or at least give them a reference to find additional information on the importance of filing exemptions. There are additional exemptions available. Call, email or go online with your local auditor and ask for more information.

Considering listing your home in Fishers or anywhere in Hamilton County? Contact John Long, Managing Broker at Coldwell Banker Kaiser. I specialize in selling properties like the home below that was a listing in Fishers. We start with a listing consultation. The consultation consists of approximatel 45 minutes. During the listing meeting we will discuss your unique selling points of your home, any needed staging advice, needed repairs, furniture movement, placement, signage, marketing technology, photography, photo editing, and socia media campaigns specific to your property, the estimated timeframe that it will take to sell your home. When it comes time to sell your home, you need to work with someone who has your best interests at heart. Contact John Long with Coldwell Banker Kaiser at (317) 750-9698 or email at john.long@coldwellbanker.com. If you like what you see below, I can do this on your home as well. From the photography being completed it takes me just 48 hours to get your home listed on the BLC, third party websites and all marketing aspects coordinated and completed. It's a process and a system that comes together regularly. Just be ready to get it sold quickly!!!

Home pending in Harrison Woods in Fishers

Home in Sunblest Farms in Fishers listed and pended in same day

Fawnsbrook Woods home sold and closed today

Another beautiful home in Fishers closed. Congrats to my awesome sellers in Fawnsbrook Woods. I'm ready to bring on more Fishers listings. 

9958 Mirafield Lane in Highland Springs is pending!!!

Congratulations to my sellers. This house in Highland Springs near Geist Reservoir is pending.

HUGE PRICE REDUCTION ON GEIST HOME at 9958 Mirafield Lane to just $399,950.

New improvements were just made to this listing along with one of the largest price reductions I have ever made in real estate.  This home is a very solid value.

Exquisite custom built home! This meticulously maintained home is located in close prximty to Geist, just mins frm Hamilton Town Center on a quiet cul-de-sac homesite over 1 acre. It features a 2story fam rm w/ double sided frplce, updated kitchen w/ SS appliances, spacious sunrm, lrg Master Suite w/ Walk-in Shwr, 9' ceilings, Jack&Jill bath, deck&patio for entertaining, over-sized 3car garage, large drvwy, bsmnt amenities include bar, egress wndws& 1/2 bath. This home will not last long!

Take a 3D Tour of my new listing in Fishers - Master Suite on the Main Level, 4 Beds, Sunroom, over 1/2 acre For Sale!!!

8311 E. 131st St., Fishers - New Listing in Fawnsbrook Woods - Watch it being built in 1991

Want to see one of my newest listings being built in 1991. Check out this video from the current homeowner of lot #3, in Fawnsbrook Woods.

Congrats on your new home in Carmel!

I would like to congratulate Troy and Jackie on the closing of their new home in Carmel. The home closed today and they were fabulous to work with. Congrats once again, John Long

Take a Survey --- Stained Oak Trim vs. Trim Painted White

A house has stained oak trim, doors and kitchen cabinetry currently. It's all in really good condition. How important would it be to you that all doors, cabinetry and trim were painted white? Or do some of you prefer stained trim? Typically we recommend painting everything white, but in this case everything is in such good condition. We need your help. Please share your thoughts. Thanks,

Investors, Flippers or Buyers....You will not want to miss out on this amazing opportunity in Brooks Chase neighborhood in Fishers!

Coming soon listing in Fishers....

Priced to sell quickly! It's one of the best values and most affordable homes in all of Fishers. This fantastic opportunity features 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths plus a spacious loft, laminate floors on the main level in the great room, kitchen and foyer area. The master suite is on the main level with a full bathroom and large closet. The upstairs has a second potential master suite or 3rd bedroom with it's own full bathroom and laminate floors. The garage is rear loading. The home is to be sold in "as is" condition and no repairs will be made by sellers. This home will not last long!

Contact me immediately for a showing or for additional information.

Download your very own home search app today to view homes in Indianapolis, Fishers, Carmel, Noblesville, Westfield, Zionsville and more. Courtesy of John Long of the IndyHomeNow Team at Coldwell Banker Kaiser

Visit IndyHomeNow.com for a complete and accurate view of the listings on the market, automated valuation of properties, and to schedule showings quickly all straight from your computer or phone. Search for homes in Fishers, Carmel, Noblesville, Westfield, Zionsville, Cicero, Geist, Brownsburg, Plainfield, Avon, Greenwood, Indianapolis and more. You can even download your very own App to search and schedule showings on the go. This is the most convenient way for home buyers and investors to see a home. There is a saying that goes like this, "If you don't move fast, you won't last." This saying perfectly explains today's real estate market.

Download your very own search app today and share with your friends.

http://www.coldwellbankerrealestate.com/app/john.long@coldwellbanker.com

Getting ready for Super Bowl 50 - Go Broncos!!!

Visit the Indianapolis Home Show at the State Fairgrounds

Check out some of the design features from the Indianapolis Home Show 2016 by Fischer Homes. In my personal opinion they do an amazing job of decorating and have some of the best home designs in town. I would love to help you design your new home this year.

Looking for Listing Agent or Realtor to List Your Home in Hamilton County?

As a listing specialist serving the Hamilton County and Marion County areas it's important that I provide my clients with the best video, photo's and 3D Tours that money can buy and time allows. I am providing 3D Tours for my clients homes that are listed in 2016. You won't believe how real the home is and just how easy it is to tour a home. It's almost as good as an actual showing. Take a 3D Tour below.