Find My Dream Home
Buying a home is about how you feel when you walk through the front door – the way you can instantly see your life unfolding there. This is about more than real estate. It’s about your life and your dreams.
Buying a home is one of the most rewarding experiences you’ll ever enjoy. But how much you know about the buying process, and whom you choose to help you, can save you from unnecessary headaches and unforeseen hassles.
There are many aspects to buying a home that require explanation. The more you know the better position you will be in when it’s time to sign papers. This is where we come in, offering the guidance, information and assistance that only qualified real estate professionals can provide.
We stay on top of all the latest real estate laws and regulations, you can rest assured that you are getting the expert advice and service you deserve. We can also help you team up with a proven financial expert to put the best loan package together for you.
Having a dedicated team working together on a planned strategy will make your dream of buying a home happen sooner, rather than later.
Here are some things to keep in mind before buying a home:
*Do the math and establish your purchasing power. Meet with a lender who will help you determine which type of financing will work best for you and how much you qualify for. Getting pre-approved can put you in a much stronger negotiating position. It shows the seller that you are a committed buyer, financially capable, and more likely to close on the home.
*Commit to working with a strong buyer’s agent like me who will look after your best interests and work with your schedule.
*Start surfing. One of the most important tools you’ll need for your hunt in buying a home can be found right in your own home or office – the Internet. Nearly every home on the market is listed somewhere on the Internet because real estate agents know the majority of people turn to the web first when looking for a new home. Start looking on websites like Trulia.com, Realtor.com, MIBOR.com , and Zillow.com for homes that fit your particular criteria. You can register for e-mail alerts below to have homes sent to you so you can investigate further.
*When buying a home, as the old saying goes, Location, location, location. Narrow your search before you start touring every house in town. Decide what neighborhoods work best for you and your family. Check out school districts, shopping and dining, public transportation, recreational areas and crime statistics.
*List your priorities. Make a list of the features you are looking for in a house and rate them on a scale of one to five, with five being a feature you can’t live without. Then, bring your list with you as we tour homes to keep score.
With this checklist and the right market conditions, you are well on the road to home happiness. For additional information on the opportunities in today’s market or for expert representation, contact us today.
We look forward to helping you achieve success with this major milestone in your life.
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Market Insight!
In June, the median sales price for single-family homes in central Indiana reached a new high
of $325,000, an increase of 1.6% over last year and the previous month. Through the first half
of the year, the median sales price is up 3.7% over 2024, year-to-date. In the MIBOR BLC®
service area 13 out of 17 counties listed positive price changes in June compared to a year
ago including Boone, Hamilton, Hendricks, Madison, and Montgomery counties. The median
sales price for condominiums was $237,000, which is down 2.2% from last year, but up 4.2%
from May.
“Despite fluctuations in mortgage rates, home sales saw their largest year-over-year growth in
six months,” says MIBOR CEO Shelley Specchio. “While inventory levels continue to improve,
prices remain elevated due to higher borrowing costs continuing to skew the mix of available
inventory toward higher-priced homes. In June, the median original list price was $335,000 —
one of the highest levels on record — second only to May 2025, when it reached $339,000.”
With 3,004 closed sales, June saw an increase of 9.6% from last year and up 2.0% from May
2025. Year-to-date, closed sales are up 1.4%. Pending sales rose 5.1% over last year but
were down 2.8% from the previous month. Pending sales increased in 13 of the 17 counties in
the service area including Hamilton, Hancock, Johnson, and Shelby counties. The typical
listing received 98.5% of the asking price, down slightly from 98.8% last June. Closed sales
for condominiums increased 8.7% year-over-year to 187.
For the fourth consecutive month, new listings rose – up 5.0% from last year – but declined
11.2% from May. The median days on the market grew to 12 days, up from 9 days last year.
Active inventory increased 22.1% over last year with 5,338 single-family homes for sale,
reflecting a 1.8-month supply. Active inventory increased, on a year-over-year basis, in 15 of
the 17 counties in the BLC® service area. In the condominium market, active inventory rose
56.9% over last year to 513 listings
Data provided by MIBOR.
