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Waterfront Stats are up as of March 15, 2009

Monday, March 23, 2009
by The Worrell Group

As of March 15, 2009:  Area Waterfront Stats

2009 - 41 Sales   $348,567 Average Sale Price

2008 - 63 Sales   $336,003 Average Sale Price

2007 - 69 Sales   $278,692 Average Sale Price

The average Waterfront Sales Prices are up from the same time frame in 2008 and 2007.  

For this quick snap shot, the comparison was between Jan 1 to March 15 in all 3 years.  Areas included all 3 northern Marion County Townships, Carmel & Fishers. 

The number of waterfront sales are down, but the average sale price is moving up.  For accurate Sales Stats of your neighborhood or your favorite neighborhood, just send us an email or give us a call at 317-290-6688.

The Waterfront Average Sale Prices Are Doing Well

Thursday, March 12, 2009
by The Worrell Group

I just completed a quick snap-shot comparison of Waterfront Sales between 2009, 2008 & 2007.  As of March 10, 2009:  The average Waterfront Sales Prices are nearly the same as during 2008 and those were up about 20% compared to 2007.

For this quick snap shot, the comparison was between Jan 1 to March 10 in all 3 years.  Areas included all 3 northern Marion County Townships, Carmel & Fishers. 

The number of waterfront sales are down, but the average sale prices are not doing badly.  For accurate Sales Stats of your neighborhood or your favorite neighborhood, just send us an email or give us a call at 317-290-6688.

The Tax Credit up to $8,000

Thursday, February 26, 2009
by The Worrell Group

You may have heard by now that Congress passed and the President signed legislation that will be of great benefit to those qualified First Time buyers or buyers that have not owned a home over the past 3 years.

Qualified buyers must purchase and close on a property before December 1, 2009.  The Tax Credit will be based on 10% of the sales price, up to $8,000.  There are income limits and other restrictions attached this this Tax Credit.  This is a true Tax Credit, so if your income taxes don't equal the amount you qualify for, you will receive a check back from the government.

If you know of anyone that is considering a purchase this year, make sure they give me a call or email.

Should I Buy a Home Now?

Tuesday, February 24, 2009
by The Worrell Group

I’m often asked if this is a good time to buy a home.  Some clients are concerned that home prices may fall further than they have already.  They are assuming that the best course of action is to wait for the bottom in the market and then buy.  The problem with this approach is that you don’t know where the bottom is until you see it in the rear view mirror, meaning until you’ve missed it!

Home prices are one factor in determining your cost of ownership, but so are interest rates and financing availability.  Even though interest rates have gone up in the last six months, they are still near historic lows.  Since your monthly mortgage payment is a combination of paying down your principal and paying the interest owed, if home prices come down a little further but interest rates go up, it could cost you even more to service a mortgage on an identical home!

While a home is a major investment, it is also the center of your personal life.  It’s important to live in a home that reflects your taste and values, yet is within your financial “comfort zone.”  To that end, it may be more important to lock in today’s relatively low interest rates and low home prices, rather than to hope for a further break in prices in the future.

Please give me a call if I can be of any assistance in determining how much home you can afford in today’s market.

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