Category Archives: My Blog

Turn your clock back before you go to bed tonight!  Yes, that means 1 extra hour of sleep!! Most of the United States begins Daylight Saving Time at 2:00 a.m. on the second Sunday in March and reverts ...

The rental market in our area has gotten very tight and prices have increased making it cheaper to to buy than rent.  In all of Hamilton County, there are only 168 properties for rent through MIBOR, r ...

As the end of the year fast approaches, don’t make the costly mistake of forgetting to file your property tax deductions.  You need to file these if 1)You purchased a new home in 2012 2)You refi ...

As the Geist boating season comes to a close, I thought it would be fitting to see how the waterfront real estate market faired in 2012 as compared to  2011. There are currently 36 active listings on ...

Have you ever thought about what happens to a piece of paper when you put it in the trash?  It may pass through several different places/stages on it’s way to a landfill or incinerator.  The ris ...

Thank you to my clients/friends who attended my 2nd Annual Ice Cream Appreciation Party! A big thank you to Maggie Moo’s on 86th Street for providing the delicious ice cream and to Mr. Magic &am ...

If you are trying to decide whether is makes sense for you to buy vs. rent, use this calculator and you might be convinced. Below are some important factors to consider? Can you qualify for a mortgage ...

Mayor Ballard Announces ToxAway Day Event Residents Encouraged to Properly Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste  INDIANAPOLIS – As part of efforts to make Indianapolis one of the most sustainable, liv ...

Are you concerned about everything you are hearing about the new Medicare Tax?  Here are answers to some commonly asked questions, as answered by the National Association of Realtors. NAR FAQs* New Me ...

My husband and I just purchased a new home and decided to install granite in the kitchen and baths.  I did some research on local contractors and was referred to Stonesmiths  by a good friend/mortgage ...

Mayor Ballard Declares Water Shortage Warning in Marion County   INDIANAPOLIS – Mayor Greg Ballard today issued an Executive Order declaring a Water Shortage Warning in Marion County.  The Execu ...

I am a real estate agent who assists clients in the buying and selling of homes every day but last week, the tables were turned and I was the seller and also a buyer!  It is a lot harder being on this ...