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Why people don't make offers on overpriced houses.

I hope this makes some sense to you, and answers the question, "We know we're overpriced, but if people like the house why don't they just write an offer?" Continue

Added by Joe Shoemaker on December 17, 2009 at 2:51pm — No Comments

Median Schmedian...

It's no surprise that people are often confused by sales data produced from within and from outside the Real Estate industry. Here are my thoughts... Continue

Added by Joe Shoemaker on December 2, 2009 at 5:03pm — No Comments

GETTING YOUR HOUSE READY FOR WINTER

Winter's almost here, so it's time to be thinking about settling into your home and bracing for the cold rain and snow.

Just a few tips that might help out a bit:

1. Hire a Licensed Home Inspector to do a full inspection. Putting a fresh set of eyes on your place - not to mention taking a look at the places you'll never go (crawl space, attic, etc.) - will give you a measure of confidence t

… Continue

Added by Joe Shoemaker on October 12, 2009 at 1:15pm — No Comments

CARMEL INDIANA HOME SALES DATA

Here's a recent update to sales data as broken down in $100,00… Continue

Added by Joe Shoemaker on September 17, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

Full Disclosure - Indiana Real Estate

Have a great week! Joe Shoemaker Principal Broker, REALTOR® MacDuff Realty Group 317-413-8501 Continue

Added by Joe Shoemaker on August 4, 2009 at 3:20pm — No Comments

HOW MUCH PER SQUARE FOOT?

Enjoy, gang! Joe Shoemaker Principal Broker, REALTOR® MacDuff Realty Group MacDuffRealty.com joe@macduffrealty.com 317 413.8501 Continue

Added by Joe Shoemaker on July 30, 2009 at 11:00am — 3 Comments

I Don't Sell Anything.

No, really. It is true that I have a real estate salesperson’s license issued by the State of Indiana. And yes, I do assist my clients in their real estate transactions, whether they’re buying, selling, leasing or building. The reality, though, is that I don’t “sell” anything. When I represent a client with a property to sell, my primary role is as a “Marketing Director.” I assist my client in assessing the property’s value based upon recent sales data for properties which are similar to thei… Continue

Added by Joe Shoemaker on July 13, 2009 at 8:47am — No Comments

Carmel, Indiana Home Sales Data

For the past year or so, I've been compiling month-by-month closed sales data for single family homes in the Carmel, Indiana market. I've broken those sales down in increments that seem to make it a bit easier to digest and interpret. No condos are included. I hope you find it useful for your purposes. What do I notice? • There's been a seasonal uptick in the up-to-$400k ranges, but all other price brackets remain flat. • Inventories haven't substantially declined over the last year in any bra… Continue

Added by Joe Shoemaker on July 2, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments

Those Silly Racists... Just Whistlin' Dixie.

Last month an email was sent by Sherri Goforth, an executive assistant for Tennessee Republican Senator Diane Black with the headline "Historical Keepsake Photo." It represents President Barack Obama as a pair of big, round eyes on a pitch black background. I'm not even going to raise an eyebrow in s… Continue

Added by Joe Shoemaker on June 18, 2009 at 9:07pm — 2 Comments

No, silly. We share a common ancestor.

This week, South Carolina GOP activist Rusty DePass and former head of the state's election commission gave this response to questions about an escaped gorilla: "I'm sure it's just one of Michelle's ancestors - probably harmless." He was of course referring to Michelle Obama, not Bristol Palin. Though he's since apologized in a typical politician's meaningless mea culpa, I'm a little upset. Apparently this dipstick slept through biology class. Human beings are not ancestors of other great ap… Continue

Added by Joe Shoemaker on June 15, 2009 at 12:30pm — 4 Comments

Stunning Modern Updated Ranch in Carmel

Now and then, I am fortunate to have the rare opportunity to market a home that I would actually live in. Su… Continue

Added by Joe Shoemaker on April 11, 2009 at 2:00pm — 4 Comments

What is RESPA and why should I care?

RESPA is an acronym, standing for the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act. It’s a consumer protection statute, first passed in 1971. It is about closing costs and settlement procedures. RESPA requires that consumers receive disclosures at various times in the transaction and outlaws kickbacks that increase the cost of settlement services. RESPA is a HUD consumer protection statute designed to help homebuyers be better shoppers in the home buying process, and is enforced by HUD.… Continue

Added by Joe Shoemaker on February 18, 2009 at 9:33pm — 2 Comments

I freakin' LOVE science.

I was probably born to be a geneticist, but somewhere along the line was side tracked by Miller Lite and cheerleaders. Nonetheless, I continue to be amazed by science. Here's what I ran across today: http://www.ted.com/talks/view/id/80 Continue

Added by Joe Shoemaker on February 5, 2009 at 10:30pm — No Comments

How's the Indianapolis Real Estate Market?

That's probably the most-often-asked questions posed to practitioners in the Real Estate industry. And a question that - simply put - doesn't have an answer. Perhaps it'd be more accurate to suggest that the only true answer would have to be, "It depends." Pended sales are down. Listings are up. Prices are dropping. Builders are going under on a weekly basis. Sounds gloomy. Or maybe not. I believe this: these are all signs of a market that is in the midst of a long,… Continue

Added by Joe Shoemaker on December 6, 2008 at 6:46pm — No Comments

Three Real Estate Deals in Indianapolis for UNDER $100k!

What a great time to be looking for a home! Between the fantastic inventory of available homes to the super-low interest rates, there has not been such a good time to buy a home in at least 10 years. Here are my picks for Three Real Estate Deals in Indianapolis for UNDER $100k. … Continue

Added by Joe Shoemaker on December 5, 2008 at 4:00pm — No Comments

It's amazing what slips throught the cracks...

Some afternoons are hyper-engaged...others not so much. Today? Not so much. More like hyper-stimulated. I don't think I can even track back to where I ran across this little snippet. Nonetheless... It struck me as somehow relevant, particularly given Kyle Lacy's request for a definition of "blog" from a few days back. What's all this information about? How do we categorize it? Is it affecting how our brains evolve? Are our senses adapting to this new environment, flush with externally-referenc… Continue

Added by Joe Shoemaker on August 25, 2008 at 5:30pm — 2 Comments

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