Author Archives: bellam

Would you like to be a little more GREEN friendly? I know in this hectic and busy life there isn’t always a  lot of time to think about whether or not we are being environmentally friendly but here are 5 … Continue reading →

On a weekly basis, I am currently receiving solicitations from lenders offering me a 2.5-3.5% interest rate if I refinance my house. Actually my wife keeps getting that mail and I just get the College tuition bills for my 3 … Continue reading →

So far the 2012 real estate market has been a lot more like the chocolaty bliss of Valentines Day then it has the shadowy gloom of the day of the Groundhog!  Whether it has been the relatively mild Winter we are experiencing, … Continue reading →

Down Payment Gift a Leg Up to Home Ownership, But Know Tax Rules We explain the tax details around giving the gift of a home down payment. Read Visit houselogic.com for more articles like this. Copyright 2011 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF … Continue reading →

About this time every year, the question is brought up by sellers throughout Northeast Indiana: “Do listings really sell in the Winter?” “Should we wait until spring to list?” “Should we take our home off the market until April?” All … Continue reading →

Based on the Fort Wayne Area MLS numbers for Whitley County, the demand for housing in the Whitley County, Indiana area is catching up with the supply. This can be a good thing for home sellers as they are seeing … Continue reading →

Over the last 6 or 7 years a lot of real estate professionals have dropped out of the business across the USA. Fewer new agents have entered the business and those who have stayed often find the new technologies required … Continue reading →

There is always one constant when it comes to housing. Everybody needs a place to live. There are no exceptions. Even though the economy is not as strong as it was 10-15 years ago the need for housing is still … Continue reading →

All the rain and storms across the country may soon have a negative impact on food prices. Farmers are facing major crop loss and the food shortages will likely lead to higher food costs in the coming months. With many … Continue reading →

Perhaps the biggest concern when pricing your home in today’s market is making sure their are a suitable number of comparable sales to justify your price. It is a big part of your agent’s job to find these comparable homes and the … Continue reading →