The Importance of an Internet Presence…
Just one more reason why it is so important that your home is listed with a company and an agent that understands the importance of the internet, and will get your house listed on every site she can! Home Buyers and Sellers Stat Locally, 29 percent of home buyers first learn about the home they purchase from a real estate professional; 33 percent first learn about the home they purchase through the Internet. This data is a finding of the 2008 Central Indiana Profile of Buyers and Sellers commissioned by MIBOR.

House Leader says tax credit is a go
Late last week we learned that the Senate had ok’d a bill that would extend and expand the $8000 home buyer tax credit. Today we are hearing reports that the House is also expected to support this legislation. Read my previous post about the Senate proposal here. For more info on the House decision, click here. Posted in Uncategorized

You are invited!
Join me at my office tomorrow, November 4th from 4-7pm as we formally welcome our new manager, Dave Danz! Carpenter Avon East Office Open House November 4 4-7pm 10332 East US 36, Avon (Behind Best Buy) We will be serving snacks and having a great time, please stop by to say hello! Posted in Avon, Buyers, Events, Hendricks County, Homeowners, Random Fun Stuff, Sellers

Senate planning to extend and expand tax credit
News outlets have reported that the Senate is planning to extend and expand the $8000 First Time Home Buyer’s Tax Credit. This has NOT been passed yet. The House and President also need to agree before this bill would be passed. The proposal would not only extend the timeframe of the current tax credit (which is set to expire on November 30th) but also add a $6500 tax credit for people who buy a new home and have lived in their current home for at least 5 years. The Senate proposal would also raise the income limits to $125,000 for single taxpayers and $250,000 for joint taxpayers, from the current $75,000 and $150,000. If this bill passes, buyers will need to

Indianapolis Suburbs- Avon
Avon is just west of Indianapolis in Hendricks County. Approx. mileage to downtown is 13.4 miles. Incorporated just recently in 1996, Avon developed around the intersection of a major US highway (US 36) and a major Indiana roadway (SR 267). Avon Schools: Avon offers 6 Elementary school, 2 Intermediate schools, 2 Middle and 1 High school. You can visit http://greatschools.net for parent reviews, tests scores and more school stats. Businesses: There are plenty of dining and shopping opportunities in Avon, mostly along US36. The Big Four CSX Railyard located in Avon provides