Buying

Nov. 23, 2019

Hendricks County USDA Loan 0% Down Map

If you're tight on funds for a down payment, make sure you know about 0% Down USDA Loans. I've spoke to a lot of buyers who didn't know they existed. Basically, these loans are designed for more rural areas, but homes can be in town, not just out in the …

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Nov. 17, 2019

Another Rental Property Acquired!

Another rental property complete, and it could not have gone any smoother! I purchased this one on October 17th and got it all cleaned up and some renovation work done the first two weeks on my own. My contractors worked the second two weeks on it to finish all the …

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Oct. 18, 2019

Links To My Social Profiles

Below are a collection of links to my various social profiles and real estate review sites to learn more about me and real estate in general. Be sure to take a look!

Links:

Facebook Business Page
Google Business Profile/Reviews
Zillow Reviews
Realtor.com Reviews
Linkedin
Instagram Profile

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Oct. 8, 2019

New Construction - Do I Need a Real Estate Agent?

The answer to this can vary depending on your ability to do builder research, construction process knowledge, and comfort level. My first home I owned was one I had built in a subdivision. I did have a Realtor I was working with, but after signing the original papers that day …

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July 1, 2019

Why is rental property such a great investment?

Why is rental property such a great investment?

Three main reasons:

1. Value Appreciation - Both home values and rental rates increase over time.

2. Tax Benefits - The income is not subject to social security tax AND you get a large tax deduction for nearly 30 years (called depreciation). …

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March 24, 2019

Home Warranties - Are They Worth It?

You will see a lot of varying opinions on these, but overall it's mostly negative if you do your research. On average, they cost around $475-$550 plus a $100 deductible. Many have limited coverage, and do not cover preexisting conditions to the property. When you have an issue they send …

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March 3, 2019

How Can I Increase My Family’s Net Worth?

How Can I Increase My Family’s Net Worth?

Every three years, the Federal Reserve conducts their Survey of Consumer Finances. Data is collected across all economic and social groups. The latest survey data covers 2013-2016.

The study revealed that the median net worth of a homeowner is $231,400 – a …

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Feb. 8, 2019

Renting vs. Buying

Ahhh, the age old question. Should I buy or just continue to rent. Generally, if you are going to be staying in one location for the next 4-5 years minimum it is best to buy. However, if your job might have you moving around it could be best to just …

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Jan. 30, 2019

First Time Home Buyers

When you're considering buying your very first home, it can be intimidating! I remember closing on my first house, signing my life away on all kinds of pages at the closing table. But it was a great feeling, I went to my new empty house, laid out on the floor …

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Jan. 11, 2019

What will happen with local Real Estate in 2019?

We're just a few days into 2019, but you might be wondering what's in store for the New Year in Real Estate? The last several months we've been seeing shift in home prices leveling off. Hendricks County has a lot of new housing communities in development which is adding inventory …

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