It gets daunting to walk into an older person’s home and think about all the work required to remove the existing wallpaper. But these homes can be the best deals on the market because unlike foreclosures, most of them have been well maintained over the years. The mechanicals have been serviced yearly, cleaning is part of the daily routine, and … Read More
Is the low interest bubble about to POP!?!
So we’ve been spoiled for the last year in the housing industry. Things have been picking up and the low interest rates and low market value of many homes brought buyers to the table. Who wouldn’t want a house payment that’s way less than what you’re paying in rent? But it looks like the good times are nearing an end. Everyone’s been predicting this, but … Read More
Arlington Heights is South Bend’s hidden Gem!
There is a great little neighborhood just north of Cleveland off of Ironwood behind the Francis Branch Library called Arlington Heights. It’s been one of those sleepy peaceful places in town that when built in the ’60s was perfect for young families. Lately, there has been a sort of changing of the guard. As those folks who have lived there for … Read More
Appraisals and Assessments OH MY!
Many clients ask what the difference between appraisal and assessment is. In fact things with the market have changed so dramatically in the last six months, it’s important to know the house you are either buying or selling will appraise for financing purposes. Furthermore, it’s important to look at the tax assessment in order to see if you are paying … Read More
Spring is Springing! Get a maintenance checklist
It’s finally thawing! A good idea every season is to get a home maintenance checklist going. Especially important in the spring is looking for any damage around the outside of your home that might have happend during the winter. Home guru Bob Vila always has amazing advice! If you take care of your home, when it comes time to sell, … Read More
What do local lenders think of the changes to FHA?
There are a lot of changes happening in the housing market. We are especially interetested in the upcoming changes with FHA. See what Lori Hiscock from Ruoff says about FHA vs conventional loans for home buyers!
Cute storage for coats and boots!
Keeping things tidy when selling your house can be such a pain! But what if you could create a super cute mudroom from a bookshelf and then take it with you to your new home? This is such a fun idea and after getting in the groove of organizing everything you’ll have your system down and your new house will … Read More
Remove Hard Water Stains with Vinegar
If you live in South Bend you know how hard it is to deal with hard water. Water softeners can help, but you usually still need to buy those expensive cleaners. Why not try using vinegar! This is a cheap and easy way to spruce up your fixtures, toilets, water dispensers etc to get ready for selling your home.
It’s not just cool in Granger!
South Bend has so many great neighborhoods that seem to get left in Granger’s dust. If you don’t want to deal with the traffic of the Grape Road area why not look into one of the quaint neighborhoods that South Bend has to offer. The Near Northwest neighborhood situated just south of the river near Memorial Hospital, Leeper Park and … Read More
There’s more buyers but not so many homes for sale!
If you know a real estate agent, you know that we have people buying but can’t seem to find many good homes. There’s a lack of good inventory throughout the country. The second a home that’s well taken care of and priced well hits the market it gets snatched up. If you aren’t under water and are thinking of moving, now’s … Read More