Virtual Tour Continuing Education Class at Kiwanis

Presented the two hour Virtual Tour Class for RECI at Kiwanis International in Indy today! We had roughly 100 Brokers turn out.

Home Inspection Responses

Home inspections are an important part of the buying and selling process for new and existing homes. It's always a "must" to get a good home inspector. If you are the buyer focus on addressing only the major defects in the home. It's easy to get caught up with the little items, but most items can be corrected very easily. This is usually the least fun part of the process, although it's very important!

M/I Homes Design Center Located in Indianapolis, IN - Take a Tour & See How Much Fun Designing a New Home Can Be!

The masters golf tournament!

Will you be visiting an open house or watching the final day of the Masters Golf Tournament?

Indianapolis Earns #1 Rank!!!!

The National Complete Streets Coalition recently named Indianapolis’ Complete Streets policy best in the country. According to Smart Growth America, in 2012 nearly 130 communities adopted Complete Streets policies, including Indianapolis, and 488 Complete Streets policies are now in place nationwide. The Best Complete Streets Policies of 2012 is available at: http://www.smartgrowthamerica.org/documents/cs-2012-policy-analysis.pdf and includes the list of the 10 best policies in the country: 1. Indianapolis, IN 2. Hermosa Beach, CA 3. Huntington Park, CA 4. Ocean Shores, WA 5. Northfield, MN 6. Portland, ME 7. Oak Park, IL 8. Trenton, NJ 9. Clayton, MO 10. Rancho Cucamonga, CA Indianapolis’ Complete Streets ordinance, adopted by the Indianapolis Marion County City-County Council and signed by Mayor Ballard in August 2012, requires all roadways, new construction and reconstruction, to be designed, built and maintained with all users in mind. You may view Indianapolis’ Complete Streets policy at: http://www.indy.gov/eGov/Council/Proposals/Documents/2012/PROP12-208.pdf. Courtesy of the Nationa Association of Home Builders - April 12th, 2013 Publication.

Recent Listings Sold in less than 30 days!

Homes are selling in less than 30 days! Our clients sold or closed all these homes within the last week and not one of them was on the market over 30 days! Congrats to all of the families!!!

New Construction in Saxony (Fishers)!

Two separate clients and I toured one of the best looking communities and values in Fishers or Hamilton County tonight! Wow! I'm loving Saxony by David Weekley homes! It's a tremendous location within the community and close to everything (ie: shopping, hospital, Dining, schools, park, golf course, beach....yes...Saxony beach). The architecture and floor plans are sensational. I highly recommend the homes to anyone. Just contact the IndyHomeNow team and we are happy to introduce you to this hidden gem.

Multiple offers!

My clients experienced a multiple offer scenario today. There are lots of buyers out looking at the same homes.

Thinking about Building a new home?

Are you thinking about building a new home? Where should you start? How do you know the builders reputation? When you decide on a builder how do you know if you got a good deal?

Here is the answer to all of your questions......get a really good Realtor who knows new construction and who has contacts at each of the builders to insure that you are getting the best price and terms possible. An agent can insure that you are building in an area that will have strong resale, that you select the right options for your home for resale in the future, and if things go wrong in the building process, the Realtor can step in and help you get a better resolution. The best part is that having a Realtor doesn't cost you anything! In fact, often they help you save thousands through negotiations. So if you are considering new construction in the Indianapolis, Carmel, Zionsville, Westfield, Noblesville, Fishers, Avon, Brownsburg, Plainfield or any nearby suburb contact John Long to guide you through the process. It could save you thousands of dollars or many days on the market when you go to resell.

John Long sold, managed, and marketed for new home builders in the Indianapolis Metro area from 2001 to 2009.

Home Building Permits on the Rise!!!

If you are considering purchasing new construction, you might find this information helpful.  New home sales permits haven't hit 4,000 since 2008 according to the Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis.  2012 was a much better year for builders.  Remember, before you go looking at new homes.......It's always good to have a professional Realtor with experience.  The builder representative works for the builder.  You need someone working on your side to make sure you get the best value.  It's also important to know that you WILL NOT pay more for your home if you have a REALTOR.  Often the agent will negotiate a better price and better terms for your family!