Posted by Tonya Lassus // April 14, 2016 // Blog //
Figure 1 Ratio of Median Sales Price to Median Household Income, U.S. and Select Metro Areas There is good news for Indiana and Ft. Wayne. “The single-family housing sector found its way back to stable growth in 2015, while the multi-family housing sector continued its strong run. Consumer confidence, job growth and low interest rates […]
Posted by Tonya Lassus // April 7, 2016 // Blog //
Before you actually put your home up for sale, go to some open houses in your neighborhood. I suspect, after just a few visits to homes on the market, you’ll see a range of differences in how houses are prepared for sale. Selling your house is not about you, but getting the prospective home buyer […]
Posted by Tonya Lassus // March 31, 2016 // Blog //
The political season has been upon us for some time. With our society so polarized political fuses can light fast. Chris Leavitt writing for INMAN has some great advice for real estate agents and anyone involved in business. “As the presidential political race heats up, millions of passionate supporters rally across the country behind their preferred candidate. Some […]
Posted by Tonya Lassus // March 24, 2016 // Blog //
You have saved enough money for the down payment on a house and the extras such purchase might entail. How do you now go from looking online at dozens of houses for sale in your price range to actually making an offer? Here are 7 Tips for First Time Home Buyers. Before house hunting, get […]
Posted by Tonya Lassus // March 17, 2016 // Blog //
Hard to believe after another shot of winter this weekend that it’s almost spring. It’s not only time for the pop of crocuses, but spring cleaning in Fort Wayne. We want to take a few minutes to get you ready for Spring Cleaning with these ten Spring Cleaning Tips. Some of our suggestions make your […]
Posted by Tonya Lassus // March 10, 2016 // Blog //
Douglas M. McCoy at the Indiana Business Review writes about the outlook for real estate and housing in 2016 and mentions median home prices. ”The single-family housing sector found its way back to stable growth in 2015, while the multi-family housing sector continued its strong run. Consumer confidence, job growth and low interest rates are […]
Posted by Tonya Lassus // March 3, 2016 // Blog //
What is Title Insurance when buying your home in Fort Wayne? First what do we mean by “Title? The title to a piece of property is the evidence that the owner is in lawful possession of that property. Your right to use your property is protected by the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution and cannot […]
Posted by Tonya Lassus // February 25, 2016 // Blog //
A half century ago home builders often focused their products on the traditional stereotypical nuclear family: a married couple with 2.5 children. Now, some builders are focusing on women. As they should, because as Gil South staff writer at INMAN points out “… women directly purchase new homes or have a controlling influence on 91 […]
Posted by Tonya Lassus // February 18, 2016 // Blog //
TRID has meant delays for real estate agents and clients alike, says Bernice Ross at Inman. Ross outlined one of the most serious issues that will result from the new changes handed down by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). “The new rules will require a new three-day waiting period when there are any changes in […]
Posted by Tonya Lassus // February 11, 2016 // Blog //
Are you going to stage your home for sale in Fort Wayne? You must make your home stand out. It’s called home staging or improving curb appeal. The vast majority of potential home buyers go on the web before ever attending an open house. If you don’t have curb appeal, forget about it! Before you […]