Open House 12/28/13 in Tuscany Village

PLEASE COME SEE this great house in Tuscany Village, Greenwood, IN
Listed for $179,900 with three bedrooms and 2 baths.  Be the first owner of this lovely energy star home built by Beazer.  This home is located in the Center Grove Community School district.  It has 1,949 sq. feet.
There is a woodburning fireplace in the great room.  The master bedroom has a large bath which includes a garden tub and walk-in shower as well as 2 walk in closets. All appliances are included.

I will be at this home this Saturday (12/28) from 12:00 - 2:00!  It will be worth your trip!!  T

New Home Owners in Indy!

CONGRATULATIONS to Greg and Lynn on the purchase of their new home in Indianapolis!!

Homes for Sale in Greenwood, IN

Looking for a home in Greenwood, IN area???  This is a great area to live in and raise a family.  There are many excellent school corporations within the area as well as many first class medical facilities and services. It's only a short drive to downtown Indianapolis where you can take advantage of the many activities and events the city has to offer.
I have lived in this area for 37 years so I am very familiar with neighborhoods and communities.  I would love to help you find the perfect home for you and your family.
Please give me a call at (317) 966-1790 and don't forget to visit my website: suewhitney.yourkwagent.com
Hope to hear from you soon!!

Facts about Greenwood, IN - Great Place to Live!!

Estimated median household income in 2011: $54,527 (it was $46,176 in 2000)

Greenwood:	$54,527
Indiana:	$46,438

Estimated per capita income in 2011: $25,885


Read more: http://www.city-data.com/city/Greenwood-Indiana.html#ixzz2nvZA6ewc

Home Buyer Seminars Coming in January!

Keller Williams Metro Indy Pros Real Estate Team will be hosting several
HOME BUYER SEMINARS" in the Greenwood area during the month of January.  If you are considering buying a home, what information would be helpful for you to hear during our seminar?  Your feedback is important to us and we would like to hear from you.  This will help us to organize and plan for the appropriate information to be shared during our seminars.  More information on specific dates/time/place will be forthcoming - so be watching!!!  We would love to have you attend.

Santa at Greenwood Mall!!

Photo With Santa at Greenwood Park Mall

• Date: December 21, 2013
• Time: 10:00am to 9:00pm
• Venue: Greenwood Park Mall
  Address:

  1251 US Highway 31 N

  Greenwood, IN 46142

Website: Click to visit the site

History of Home Sales in Greenwood, IN

Looking to Live in the Clark-Pleasant School District?

The Clark-Pleasant Community Schools is a great school district.  If you are looking for a home in this area, I am the perfect person to help you find the perfect home.  As a past educator in the district, I know the area very well.  There are currently many homes in various price ranges that would be wonderful family homes.  Please visit my website: suewhitney.yourkwagent.com to find more information about the homes in the area.
The KW mobile app is great as you drive through various neighborhoods look at homes.  Simply, go to the apps store and find Keller Williams Realty and download, use my app code KW2BZBYTQ and you will be ready to use the app.
Give me a call today at 317-966-1790 to help you find the right home in the Clark-Pleasant School District!

Fun Facts about Greenwood, IN

HIGH POINTS about Greenwood, IN:  

Greenwood strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Women  (vs. State)	Top 5%
Well-Paid Single Men  (vs. State)	Top 6%
Median Family Income  (vs. State)	Top 11%
College Educated Adults  (vs. State)	Top 12%
People in Middle Class or Better  (vs. State)	Top 16%

Information found on citytowninfo.com

Indiana Home Buyer Assistance Program

Home Buyers

IHCDA has developed a new user friendly website for parties interested in our programs. Please click www.in.gov/ihcda for the most up to date information. Thank you.

IHCDA is proud to have made the process of buying a home a reality for thousands of Hoosier families. We offer programs that assist Hoosiers with making down payments, getting low interest rate loans and even special programs for families that live in rural areas. In every county across Indiana there are lenders on hand to help with all the plans we offer. Explore our resources to learn about our programs, income and household limits as well as what lenders will be able to help you realize the dream of owning a home in Indiana.

Christmas at the Zoo!

Christmas at the Zoo presented by Donatos and Teachers Credit Union   A visit to Christmas at the Zoo is unlike any other time of the year as we bring together the best of the holiday season with a “wild” twist! As the sun sets over the White River State Park, enjoy the warm glow of twinkling lights, creating a magical nighttime experience Dates: November 29 - December 30   Add to your calendar  Location: Indianapolis Zoo Time: 5 - 9 p.m. Price: Included with Zoo admission Web: www.indianapoliszoo.com

Selling Your Home Yourself - Need to Know Facts!

For Sale By Owner (FSBO) Statistics

FSBOs accounted for 9% of home sales in 2012. The typical FSBO home sold for $174,900 compared to $215,000 for agent-assisted home sales.

FSBO methods used to market home:

• Yard sign: 48%
• Listing on Internet: 32%
  • For-sale-by-owner websites: 20%
  • Sites with real estate listings (e.g. Yahoo!, Google, etc.): 11%
  • Social networking websites (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, etc.): 10%
  • Video hosting websites (e.g. YouTube, etc.): 2%
• Friends, relatives, or neighbors: 30%
• Print newspaper advertisement: 14%
• Open house: 12%
• Direct mail (flyers, postcards, etc.): 2%
• Video: 1%
• For-sale-by-owner magazine: 1%
• Television: <1%
• None: Did not actively market home: 31%
• Other: 2%

Most difficult tasks for FSBO sellers:

• Understanding and performing paperwork: 18%
• Getting the right price: 14%
• Preparing/fixing up home for sale: 11%
• Helping buyer obtain financing: 6%
• Attracting potential buyers: 6%
• Selling within the planned length of time: 6%
• Having enough time to devote to all aspects of the sale: 1%

Source: 2012 National Association of REALTORS® Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers

Open House - Buckmoor Addition, Greenwood, IN

                           Open House this Sunday, December 8, 2013  from 2:00 - 4:00pm
This home is located in the popular Buckmoor Manor subdivision in the Center Grove School district.  Located on a quiet cul-de-sac it has a nice large lot perfect for any family.  This well kept well maintained home has 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and a finished basement with a wet bar. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances and opens to a huge dining room.   This home is priced to sell at $229,900.  Come by on Sunday - you won't want to miss this home!  I will be there to greet you!
MSL# 21244665.

Fun Facts about Homes

                                     .     
Home is where the heart (and equity) is: 61.4% of the average American family’s net worth is in home equity. 
+ Homeowner's net worth is over thirty times greater than that of a renter.
+TGIF! The best day of the week to list your home is Friday.
+ Homeowners have a 120% better chance of selling their home when using REALTOR. 
+ In 2013, NAR reports that the median age of first-time buyers was 31.  On average these buyers purchased a 1,670 square-foot home costing $170,000.
+ The typical repeat buyer was 52 years old.  On average these buyers purchased a 2,060- square foot home costing $240,000.
+ According to a NAR community preference survey, 78% of respondents said that the neighborhood is  more important to them than the size of the home.
+ 57% said they'd give up a home with a larger yard if they could have a shorter commute.
+ NAR reports that 80% of home buyers believe their home is a good investment, 44% saying it's better than stocks.
+ In Scotland, homeowners paint their front door red when they pay off their mortgage.
+ And finally, don't be so quick to change your brass to brushed nickel! Brass doorknobs disinfect themselves.  It's called the oligodynamic effect: the ions in the metal have a toxic effect
on spores, fungi, viruses, and other germs.

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Looking for Something for the Weekend - Try Clowes Art Mosaic!

12/04/2013 at 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM through 05/30/2014 at 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Clowes Memorial Hall of Butler University
4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46208 | view on map
Event phone: 317-940-6444
Event web site: http://www.cloweshall.org/

A special art exhibit, Clowes 50th Art Mosaic, celebrating the important anniversary for Clowes hangs on the entire south wall of the Main Lobby during the 2013-2014 season. The four-story, 50-piece collaborative artwork includes contributions from more than 30 Hoosier artists of all ages.

This is a free event!

Help for Indiana Home Buyers!