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By Brian Kuhns, Fort Wayne Real Estate by Brian Kuhns
(Coldwell Banker Roth Wehrly Graber)
   The following market report includes data from May 1st to May 31st 2009 for residential single family homes in Eel River, Perry and Lake Townships in Northwest Allen County. 52 Single family homes sold in May (Up 11% from April) Median Sales price was $144,950 Median Days on Market for homes that sold in May was 57 days Median square footage for a sold home in May was 1,957 least expensive home sold was $15,500 Most expensive home sold was $446,391 Total dollar value of homes sold in May $8,028,766 Data for current listings in Nortwest Allen County as of May 31st 2009 304 active listings median list price of 174,900 median sq. ft of home listed is 2,063 least expensive home available is $16,468 most expensive home available is $1,999,999 median days of market of 71    Northwest Allen...
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By Amanda Christiansen, Christiansen Group Realty
(Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843)
I understand that when you don't sell real estate you just can't understand how everything works in the real estate world no matter how much you think you do!  I was chatting with another agent last week about some of the assumptions and questions of buyers and sellers alike.  Some were just simple misunderstandings and some others were just plain FUNNY!! I thought that was a good topic to blog about so here goes... Potential seller:  Hi Jared, I am only going to give you my first name and phone number.  I have a house I am selling and want to know if you have any buyers that are interested in it.  Jared:  Why don't you tell me a little about the house?  Potential seller:  Well, it's in (subdivision).  Do you have any buyers?  Please check with all of the other agents in your office to ...
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By Amanda Christiansen, Christiansen Group Realty
(Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843)
After one of the longest winters that I can remember it seems like this weather just isn’t making up it’s mind.  It gets warm for a few days, and I mean WARM, like in the 80’s and sunny, then it gets COLD!  I don’t mean winter cold, but in the 40’s and 50’s at night, and rain for the next few days.  Wednesday it is only supposed to hit 65! I guess I shouldn’t comlain, it could be colder, but I’m just saying BRING ON THE WARM!!! Please come back in a month when I am complaining about how hot it is and remind me would ya?  Fort Wayne Realtors Jared and Amanda Christiansen WE work, YOU win! Fort Wayne Homes For Sale RE/Max Home Connection Fort Wayne and Columbia City
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By Amanda Christiansen, Christiansen Group Realty
(Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843)
I used to have a blog when I flipped houses and let me tell you… it was OUT THERE!  It was an almost daily account of my struggles and successes.  I talked about finding deals, knucklehead contractors, disgusting things we found in the houses we looked at, and many other things. Since I became a full time Realtor I have been a little more careful about what I blog about.  I make sure to keep the language clean (most of the time!) and mix up the topics between Fort Wayne real estate and some  funny stories here and there. Lately I have been struggling with my blog.  I feel that lately my blog has become more of a commercial or advertisement than entertaining.  Well, it’s time for a bit of a change. I am re committing myself to blog twice a week and try to make this thing more entertaini...
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By Amanda Christiansen, Christiansen Group Realty
(Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843)
Jared and Amanda have been residents of Fort Wayne for the past 9 years and have been working in the real estate field for over 5 years.  Amanda obtained her real estate license in March of 2007 and has been a FULL TIME Realtor since July 2008. Jared has been a FULL TIME Realtor since the beginning of 2009.  Before this, he was dealing hands on in buying and rehabbing investment properties. Not only are Jared and Amanda partners in Real Estate, they are partners in life and have been married for 5 years. Focusing on their individual strengths, along with realizing the importance of open communication and creating a WIN/WIN environment, Jared and Amanda strive to make the home selling process as smooth and seamless as possible. Here is what Jared and Amanda do to SELL YOUR FORT WAYNE HO...
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By Amanda Christiansen, Christiansen Group Realty
(Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843)
My wife Amanda and I are both Realtors here in Fort Wayne, IN.  We work together and are a team,  but we each have our own websites, business cards, and both do our own marketing.  My strength is lead generation and internet marketing/networking, and her strength is her knowledge and ability to read people and really listen to what they are looking for and finding it!  Perfect team right?  Right! Well, this weekend we had the opportunity to pick an experienced Broker's brain.  Deborah Gillen, Florida Moves, is dating Amanda's father and has been a Broker in Decatur, Illinois for years and has been a Broker in Hollywood, Florida for a year now.  It's a shock that she had any brain left because we SERIOUSLY asked about 100 questions!!  Let's see, 4 days, 100 questions... that's 25 a day! ...
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By Amanda Christiansen, Christiansen Group Realty
(Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843)
After a TERRIBLE and LONG winter the air is starting to warm up here in Fort Wayne.  The sun is shining, the grass is green and the trees all have their leaves now.  The smell of charcoal is in the air, the birds are singing and it’s just about time to dust off the bikes and hit the Fort Wayne River Greenway. The Fort Wayne Komets wrapped up their second consecutive Turner Cup Championship recently… Parkview Field is open and the Fort Wayne Tin Caps are well into their inaugural season.  That means one thing for me. DOLLAR NIGHT!!!! $1 hot dogs, $1 pop and $1 BEER!!!!!!!!! I haven’t made it to a game yet but will be checking the schedule for Dollar Nights… Business is also picking up.  With the $8,000 tax credit buyers are coming out of the wood work and with good reason! All in all… i...
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By Gina Zimmerman, Fort Wayne Real Estate
(North Eastern Group Realty)
We're about to make history. All of us. Together with trail partners, donors and volunteers, Aboite New Trails (ANT) currently has the ability to link together its existing trails and create a 41-mile continuous trail corridor that will stretch from Aboite Township all the way to New Haven's scenic trail system via the Rivergreenway and the Towpath Trail. And ANT is only $400,000 away from making it happen THIS YEAR. Soon, everyone from all across Fort Wayne will have the ability to travel by foot or by bike to destinations along this corridor, including schools, parks and playgrounds, Eagle Marsh and downtown cultural amenities and events. No parking garage needed.  Since its inception in 2003, Aboite New Trails (ANT) has worked towards creating a safe, accessible trail system that all...
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By Amanda Christiansen, Christiansen Group Realty
(Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843)
I just started a blog post about the buyers I am working with now.  About two paragraphs into it I thought to myself... SELF...  What would they think if they saw my blog post about them?  I was going to say NICE things about them and talk about how much FUN they are to be around and I love the fact that they know EXACTLY what they want.  Of course I was going to say a little more before I questioned myself.  I remember a few months ago one of my clients was also a friend of mine on Facebook.  I wrote on his wall:  HEY BILLY BOB, CAN'T WAIT TO SHOW YOU THE HOUSE TOMORROW!  YOU ARE GOING TO LOVE IT!!! Billy Bob quickly emailed me and said:  JARED!!!  Please DO NOT broadcast what I am doing to everybody!  My family is here on Facebook and they have no idea that we are buying a home and th...
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By Brian Kuhns, Fort Wayne Real Estate by Brian Kuhns
(Coldwell Banker Roth Wehrly Graber)
   This is your last chance to see the philharmonic in it's masterworks series for the 08-09 season and last opportunity to see final candidate for the music director search.    Madge Rothschild Foundation Masterworks Series BUY TICKETS Season Finale: Passion in Dance and Song May 9, 2009 - 8:00pm Embassy Theatre RACHMANINOV Symphonic Dances, Op. 45ORFF Carmina Burana Andrew Constantine, directorPhilharmonic Chorus,Robert Nance, directorIPFW University SingersTodd Prickett, directorJoin the Fort Wayne Philharmonic in its season finale featuring two blockbuster compositions from the 20th century. Maestro Andrew Constantine leads the orchestra in Rachmaninov's final work, the rich and colorful Symphonic Dances. He is then joined by the Philharmonic Chorus and vocal soloists for Carl Orff'...
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By Gina Zimmerman, Fort Wayne Real Estate
(North Eastern Group Realty)
I am a licensed realtor by profession and an Accredited Staging Professional (ASP) by training.  So when a friend asked me to redecorate her home (since she was thinking about selling in a few years) I checked my schedule, told her that I would work for her on my day off and called up my fellow stagers to tackle the project.  She has a gorgeous home on a great lot.  But it had collected an extra item or two over the years.  Her daughter in law is from Indonesia and I noticed that there were so many great Asian-influenced items scattered around the home.  So we used things that were already in the house AND in the garage sale pile.  The front sitting room went from a never used "Nintendo" space to a calm, sunny and comfortable office/sitting area.  Thought you might want to scroll down t...
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By Amanda Christiansen, Christiansen Group Realty
(Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843)
Having your own real estate agent is a very critical part of buying or selling your home.  I work with Re/Max Home Connection located in SW Fort Wayne.  I service all of Fort Wayne and the surrounding areas including Huntington, Roanoke, Columbia City, Auburn, New Haven and Warsaw! If you are thinking about purchasing a new home or selling your current one, I would love the opportunity to talk with you and explain what I can do to help you. BUYERS It is important to have a Realtor working with you and representing your best interests as you start your home search.  I am able to send you detailed information on any home or listing you come across that you want more information on.  No need to call the name on the sign, the listing agent or the ‘For Sale By Owner’ sign,  I can do this for...
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By Brian Kuhns, Fort Wayne Real Estate by Brian Kuhns
(Coldwell Banker Roth Wehrly Graber)
   O.K. so we've done the music of Queen and a tribute to John Williams in past weeks...now come treat yourself to some great violin playing and an awesome philharmonic of professional musicians either Saturday night or Sunday afternoon.. Lincoln Financial Foundation Spectrum Series BUY TICKETS Susie Park Plays Mozart May 2, 2009 - 8:00pm Arts United Center DIAMOND Rounds for String OrchestraMOZART Violin Concerto No. 5 in A Major, K. 219BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21 Fort Wayne PhilharmonicAndrew Constantine, ConductorSusie Park, Violin The Spectrum Series is pleased to present Susie Park, violinist of the renowned Eroica Trio and a Laureate of the 2002 International Violin Competition of Indianapolis. Conductor Andrew Constantine will begin the concert with David Diamond'...
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By Amanda Christiansen, Christiansen Group Realty
(Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843)
Fort Wayne is a great place to live.  I have lived here on and off for 23 years now! Single family homes in Fort Wayne, Indiana:   Number of ACTIVE listings:                          2077 Average square footage:                                       1790 Average listing price:                             $137,795 Average days on market:                               111   Number of PENDING listings:                          557 Average square footage:                               1705 Average days on market:                                113 Average listing price:                              $113,343 Average list price per square foot:                    $63          Number of CLOSED homes in April:                   279 Average square footage:                                1745 Ave...
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By Amanda Christiansen, Christiansen Group Realty
(Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843)
I have been a REALTOR for 4 months now and am having the time of my life.  I have experienced many ups and downs, some wins and some losses, some cloudy days and some days warm and breezy, some frustration and some elation... but I can say one thing... every day is different and full of possibilities.  I was going to push myself to write a post called "100 things I have learned about being a REALTOR in 4 months", but wasn't sure if I could think of 100 things... or had the time and patience to list that many.  We'll see how this goes...  I HAVE LEARNED... that most other REALTORS view me as competition.  I understand it but don't necessarily agree. that you need to be prepared when going to a listing presentation.  I thought I had a listing in the bag because the seller was my neighbor'...
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By Amanda Christiansen, Christiansen Group Realty
(Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843)
Spring is in the air here in Fort Wayne Indiana!!!  The temperature gauge on my truck yesterday read 90 degrees!  I know that may have been a little high but it was at least 85 and is supposed to be that today too!  I am splitting open houses duties with my wife Amanda on a great house in New Haven from 3-6 so that leaves me plenty of time to enjoy the sun again!!! Everywhere I drive I see trees and flowers coming to life, I smell freshly cut grass and I am driving around with MY WINDOWS DOWN!!!!!!!!!  I love it!!  That's all I had for today, hope the weather is great in your area!!! Fort Wayne Realtor Jared Christiansen Fort Wayne Real Estate Agent Amanda Christiansen RE/MAX Home Connection Fort Wayne and Columbia City
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By Amanda Christiansen, Fort Wayne Real Estate Agent
(Re/Max Home Connection)
Fort Wayne Realtor Amanda Christianen is ready to help YOU with all your Real Estate needs!  Having your own real estate agent is a very critical part of buying or selling your home.  I work with Re/Max Home Connection located in SW Fort Wayne.  I service all of Fort Wayne and the surrounding areas including Huntington, Roanoke, and New Haven. If you are thinking about purchasing a new home or selling your current one, I would love the opportunity to talk with you and explain what I can do to help you.  BUYERS It is important to have a Realtor working with you and representing your best interests as you start your home search.  I am able to send you detailed information on any home or listing you come across that you want more information on.  No need to call the name on the sign, the l...
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By Brian Kuhns, Fort Wayne Real Estate by Brian Kuhns
(Coldwell Banker Roth Wehrly Graber)
Sweetwater Pops Series BUY TICKETS A Tribute to John Williams April 24, 2009 - 8:00pm Embassy Theatre   Fort Wayne PhilharmonicBradley Thachuk, Conductor Additional performance on Saturday, April 25 at 8:00pmYou know the movies...and you love his music! Some of the most successful films of all time just wouldn't be the same without the magnificent scores of John Williams. In this exciting concert, the Philharmonic celebrates Williams' most memorable classics--including the celestial theme from Close Encounters of the Third Kind, the ominous fugue from Jaws, the tragic score from Schindler's List, the exhilarating march from Raiders of the Lost Ark, and the thrilling bicycle chase from E.T., the Extra Terrestrial. The second half of the program is a spectacular tribute to all six Star W...
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By Amanda Christiansen, Christiansen Group Realty
(Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843)
                                                                        2008                                    2009 Homes sold:                                                        759                                      620 Average Days on Market:                                       116                                      122 Average Square Footage:                                     1704                                     1704 Average Listing Price:                                     $111,833                            $104,582 Average Listing Price Per Sq Foot:                            $61                                       $56 Average Sale Price:                                        $106,267                               $97,403 Average Sale Price Per Sq Foot:      ...
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By Gina Zimmerman, Fort Wayne Real Estate
(North Eastern Group Realty)
Today, I stopped by my sign company to pick up a PENDING (Gosh, I love the sound of THAT) Sign!   I stopped in my tracks before I entered the building-- there was a life size realtor holding a FOR SALE SIGN.  (Reminded me a bit of the full size cutouts that they have with the Presidents when you visit Washington, D.C.) And beside that was an OPEN HOUSE and a SOLD sign with human faces attached.  It was a HOOT! So just wanted you all to weigh in.  Is this out of the box, fun, creative and unique with the potential to attract buyers OR is this just plain silly.  In all honesty, I am thinking that I want to place an order tomorrow:-) 
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