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One of the best 100% loans still around is the Veterans Administration loan. Also known as the VA Loan, this loan program is specifically for persons that have served in the military. Over the years, we have helped many homeowners use the VA Loan to purchase their Greenwood IN homes. When using...
02/13/2009
Wow! I just discovered a really easy way to keep up with the Average and Median Home Prices in Greenwood and Johnson County. Simply go to http://ishopgreenwood.com/home-search/ scroll over the map and it's all right there. But, if you simply can't wait that long and must absolutely know right no...
02/08/2009
OK, I've never been to this event before but I've heard about it and always wanted to go. Another Realtor and I (Hi Linda!) were talking this morning and she mentioned it was this Sunday but didn't know the details. I did a little searching and here's what I was able to find: The event will be ...
02/06/2009
What more could you want than to get your home sold for top dollar in short order without any hassles? If you take a moment and read through the following suggestions before you put your property on the market, you'll be well on your way to a successful sale. Our goal is to simplify, depersonali...
02/05/2009
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Here are some additional conditions that should be reviewed around ANY home when the weather gets very cold, as was the case recently. Ensure all gaps and openings in the basement or crawlspace walls are filled. The smallest amount of wind on very cold days (anything below 15F) will penetrate th...
01/19/2009
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If you've been around for a little while, you know we've been on our soapbox the last couple of weeks about the importance of winterizing vacant properties. We had always been told that pipes can freeze any time the thermostat is set below 55 degrees. Well...all of that changed this week. No on...
01/18/2009
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Well, I just had to experience something the hard way and thought I might be able to save someone else from having to experience the same thing. If you're purchasing a new home, you know that part of the process is calling all of the utility companies to make sure that service is transferred into...
01/17/2009
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Here's some great advice that our good friend, Jim Schwarz sent to us from Center Grove Real Estate Inspections. On cold, wintery nights like this one, these sure are some timely tips! Ensure all windows are tightly closed and latched. Seal all gaps at doorways. Caulk any exterior gaps in siding...
12/23/2008
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OK, have you ever gone through the Chik-fil-A drive thru and when you get up to the window to pay, you're pleasantly surprised to find out that the person in line in front of you has already paid your bill? Isn't it fun? Well today, I got an even better treat! I got to be the person in front th...
12/20/2008
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As a quick follow up to an article we posted last week, here are some more specifics regarding the FHA 203k Loan Program. Again, this is a great loan for financing HUD Homes, Bank Owned Properties and "As Is" or "Handyman Specials". From our friends at Indy Mortgage, "Here are some allowable impr...
12/19/2008