Indy House of the Week, 1.29.12

The Indy "House of the Week"

is chosen by DM Irish to highlight what's available on the Indianapolis market

and to feature a home with a very attractive curb appeal!

Here is a 2500 square foot home with a small, unfinished basement in Fishers! 
Home sits on a wooded lot with hardwood & ceramic floors on main level
new stainless appliances, new carpeting in all bedrooms
spacious bedrooms with walk-in closets, beautiful mature trees
garage extension for storage, and new heat pump!

$240, 000

Contact Realtor® Dan Irishhere to see this or other homes in the Indy area!

The Voice of the Agent: Communication is Key!

Keeping a constant and open line of communication while working with your Realtor®, designer, or builder is extremely critical in the housing process.  This isn't the business of reading minds or guessing what clients want.  This is the business of listening and learning the likes and dislikes of housing needs and desires in any project.

As a professional in the industry, it's my goal to contact my clients in person, by phone, or email on a regular and ongoing basis.  Reporting weekly online stats and discussing market updates is important in the housing process.  If you're in the know, then I'm better able to help you get your home sold and get your next home purchased.  This may include giving feedback from showings, passing on suggestions for optimal staging, giving updates on home searches, current rates, and details of the home closing process, to name a few.

As a client of mine and all other related housing professionals, planning is important to optimize our time.  Planning ahead for meetings, design appointments, home prep, home searches, and communicating what each meeting will be about is going to help us all get the most out of our times together and get the best result in any home search, sell, or redesign.

If it needs to be said or communicated, speak up!  The sooner I know your concerns, plans, or ideas, the better I can serve you in the housing industry.  Keep me in the know and I promise to do the same for you!  No holding back and talk away.....this is your biggest investment and I take it very seriously!

Contact Realtor® Dan Irish Here for all things house and home!

Weekly Rate and Real Estate Update, 1.25.12

30yr rates hold tight

Didn't you know...Summer starts today!  I know its the middle of January but your timeline for that Spring/Summer move starts now!  Know now how much home you can afford and what it will cost you. Having a plan and being informed before you list and shop is best for you and will save you time in the long run!

Rates for the week:

From the IBJ: The average rate for 30-year mortgages was unchanged at 4.18 percent for the week ended Jan. 18, according to Bankrate.com. The rate for 15-year mortgages rose from 3.38 percent to 3.39 percent.


Dan's Activity this week:
Prepping two listings for the market; Showing homes to a client on a new construction build with Ryland Homes; Checking in on two offers in progress!

Contact me, Realtor® Dan Irish, for more information and to start your home sale or purchase!

Indy House of the Week, 1.22.12

The Indy "House of the Week"

is chosen by DM Irish to highlight what's available on the Indianapolis market

and to feature a home with a very attractive curb appeal!

Remodeled 1920s bungalow in "So Bro" (South Broadripple!)

Just under 2000 square feet on an unfinished basement

3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, close to Fresh Market and the Monon

All new ebony cabinets, quartz countertops, tile and hardwood floors,

Jeld-Wen windows, roof, HVAC, tankless water heater, garage door,

Trex decking and maintenance-free privacy fence

$349,900

Contact Realtor® Dan Irishhere to see this or other homes in the Indy area!

Foreclosure Friday, 1.20.12

Times are hard and many people have lost their homes due to the challenges in the economy. "Foreclosure Friday" is our way of bringing awareness to the availability and potential of distressed properties in the Central Indiana area. Buying a distressed home, whether if it's in Short Sale or already Bank Owned, is a great way to help stimulate the economy.

Here Are A Few Of Our Reasons Why:

-Sellers/Banks are able to depart from their current home

-Jobs are created for Realtors®, Contractors, and Suppliers

-Neighborhood home values can be regained

-Buyers may get a positive equity position

-Lonely homes get happy homeowners!

Our short list of distressed properties below are currently active on the market in the Indianapolis area. DM Irish does not own, nor have these properties listed, but rather is being a resource for what's available to purchase.

Stay tuned biweekly as we pass along homes in the area that might be a good match for you!

Need more info on one that catches your eye or want helping searching for any home in the area?

Email Realtor® Dan Irish Here!

Home A

3800 square feet including finished basement; 4 bedrooms, 3 baths

96th and Molenkopf, Fishers; HSE Schools

9-foot ceilings; finished basement; nice outdoor living

Short Sale; Custom home in an excellent neighborhood and area

Home B

2300 square feet including unfinished basement; 4 bedrooms, 3 baths

116th and Allisonville Road, Fishers; HSE Schools

HUD Home; Fireplace and laminate floors; Needs cosmetics;

Great price (Sub $140K) for a home on a basement

Home C

2800 square feet on a slab; 4 bedrooms, 3 baths

SR 32 and Hague, Noblesville; Noblesville Schools

HUD Home; Fireplace; Open layout;

Lots of home for the money (Sub $120k); Needs cosmetics

 Home D

2000 square feet on crawl space; 4 bedrooms, 3 baths

79th and Dean Road, Indy; Washington Township Schools

Possible Short Sale; Character features, fireplace, established yard; Needs cosmetics

 Home E

2900 square feet on slab; 4 bedrooms, 3 baths

Greenfield Avenue near Hamilton Town Center, Noblesville; HSE Schools

HUD Home; Open layout, great space for the money; Needs cosmetics

These homes represent just some of the distressed properties in active status on the Indy market.

Contact Realtor® Dan Irish here to get more info, schedule showings, or set up your own specific home search!

View Past Foreclosure Friday Listings Here!

Weekly Rate and Real Estate Update, 1.18.12

-My Weekly Real Estate Update-

Rates are holding!  I've signed two new listings this week and a few more come on soon.  Additionally this week, I closed on one property, leased one, and wrote an offer on another for a buyer.  The market is looking great and it's a perfect time to prep your home for a late winter or spring listing or purchase.  I have openings in my schedule to meet with you to discuss your property specifically and I'd be honored to be a part of your home selling or buying team!

Contact Realtor® Dan Irish Here!

-This Week's Rate Update from the IBJ-

The average rate for 30-year mortgages was unchanged at 4.18 percent for the week ended Jan. 11, according to Bankrate.com. The rate for 15-year mortgages fell from 3.40 percent to 3.38 percent.

Indy House of the Week, 1.15.12

The Indy "House of the Week"

is chosen by DM Irish to highlight what's available on the Indianapolis market

and to feature a home with a very attractive curb appeal!

 

 

 

Located in Noblesville near 146th and Cherry Street

2700 square feet on an unfinished basement

4 bedrooms, 3 baths

New construction by Beazer Homes and ready now!

Arched doorways, tray ceilings, hardwood floors, 9-foot ceilings, fire place

Neighborhood pools and parks; close to shopping and schools

$268,900

It may be new, but it's very important to take a Realtor® in on your purchase for a home like this!

Contact Realtor® Dan Irish here to see this or other homes in the Indy area!

The Voice of the Agent: Prep Now to List Later

Deciding to sell your home involves action for having it primed and ready for the buyer.  The first step would be to have your REALTOR® visit to analyze the property for price and condition and to give you direction on where to focus your time and energy.  Being armed with an update on your home's value and your market's statistics is critical information on getting your home listed at the best price, timing, and condition to make it competitive.



In general, when preparing to list, it's wise to:

1.  Contact your REALTOR® (contact Dan here!)
2.  Get a market analysis of your home's value
3.  Get a "Walk and Talk" from Mindy for project lists
4.  Focus on flooring in all areas of the home.  Buyers love clean and updated!
5.  Clear out the clutter
6.  Paint wall colors to neutral and clean up dirty walls
7.  Give the home a deep clean
8.  Tackle the broken items, missing pieces, and maintenance lists
9.  Walk inside your front door and notice what you see (and smell) in the first 7 seconds.....buyers do!
10.  Sharpen your curb appeal.  If it's great outside, it's likely a nice home inside....and vice versa!


Overall, a buyer will want to buy at the right price if he/she feels you have put the updates and ongoing maintenance into the home over the duration of your ownership.  No one wants to buy a home with a project list attached, unless it's a home in a distressed-sale situation.

These are just basic ideas to get you thinking in the right direction towards listing and selling your home.  More home-specific discussions and evaluations will be made when Dan and Mindy visit your home!

Contact REALTOR® Dan Irish Here!

Weekly Mortgage Rate Update, 1.11.12

Rates dip a bit…

Now is the perfect time to get your mortgage preapproval complete for that Spring/Summer purchase.  Know now how much home you can afford and what it will cost you.  Having a plan and being informed before you list and shop is best for you and will save you time in the long run.

Rates for the week:

From the IBJ: The average rate for 30-year mortgages fell from 4.21 percent to 4.18 percent for the week ending January 4, according to Bankrate.com. The rate for 15-year mortgages fell from 3.44 percent to 3.4 percent.

Contact me, Realtor® Dan Irish, for more information and to start your home sale or purchase!

Indy House of the Week, 1.8.12

The Indy "House of the Week"

is chosen  by DM Irish to highlight what's available on the Indianapolis market

and to feature a home with a very attractive curb appeal!

2905 sqft; 4 bedrooms, plus many recent "big ticket" updates

1294 sqft finished basement; 3-car side load garage

Features hardwood floors, a screened in porch, plus a deck on over a 1/2 acre lot!

The home was built in 1993 and is on the market for $364,900

If this, or any other home we feature, catches your eye, contact me and I'll give you a tour!

www.dmirishrealestate.com

Contact Dan here!

Foreclosure Friday, 1.6.12

Times are hard and many people have lost their homes due to the challenges in the economy. "Foreclosure Friday" is our way of bringing awareness to the availability and potential of distressed properties in the Central Indiana area. Buying a distressed home, whether if it's in Short Sale or already Bank Owned, is a great way to help stimulate the economy.

Here Are A Few Of Our Reasons Why:

-Sellers/Banks are able to depart from their current home

-Jobs are created for Realtors®, Contractors, and Suppliers

-Neighborhood home values can be regained

-Buyers may get a positive equity position

-Lonely homes get happy homeowners!

Our short list of distressed properties below are currently active on the market in the Indianapolis area. DM Irish does not own, nor have these properties listed, but rather is being a resource for what's available to purchase.

Stay tuned biweekly as we pass along homes in the area that might be a good match for you!

Need more info on one that catches your eye or want helping searching for any home in the area?

Email Realtor® Dan Irish Here!

Home A

4100 square feet including finished basement; 4 beds, 3 baths

Fishers, 126th and Brookschool Road; HSE Schools

Bank Owned; Large home only 6-years-old;

Great condition with nice finishes; May need some minor cosmetics

3600 square feet including finished basement; 4 beds, 4 baths

Fishers, 106th and Cumberland Road; HSE Schools

Short Sale; Custom neighborhood with gorgeous homes and mature setting;

private yard; may need cosmetics and updates

3200 square feet on a slab; 5 beds, 4 baths

Fishers, 131st and Cumberland Road; HSE Schools

Bank Owned; Large home for the money; Clean and move-in ready

2900 square feet on a slab; 4 beds, 3 baths

Noblesville, Greenfield Avenue near Hamilton Town Center; HSE Schools

HUD Home; Good condition; A lot of home for the money; May need cosmetics

**Handyman Special at $89,000**

4900 square feet including basement; 4 beds, 3 baths

Noblesville, 146th and Allisonville; Noblesville Schools

Pre-Foreclosure; Basement wall previously collapsed, but repairs made; Standing water and mold in the basement; Great area and could be a tremendous value (and project!) for the right person! 

Contact Realtor® Dan Irish here to see any of these homes

or to get set up in your own customized home search in the Indianapolis area!

Weekly Mortgage Rate Update, 1.4.12

Still looking good at the start of 2012…the mortgage rates tick up just a hair but not bad at all!

 

Getting ready to buy a home or to list and sell your home in the Spring...why not get preapproved now?  My mortgage professional of choice is Mark Kuchik at Access National at 317-846-1250. Mark sits down with you to review your case, hear your goals, and get you started on the new-home path. Tell him I sent you!

Rates for the week:
From the IBJ: The average rate for 30-year mortgages rose from 4.20 to 4.21 percent for the week ended December 28, according to Bankrate.com. The rate for 15-year mortgages rose from 3.42 percent to 3.44 percent

Contact me here, Realtor® Dan Irish, for more information!