The Fanny Pack of Life Before you were buying fanny packs at Target, my dad was wearing them around town. This was 100% horrifying, and we told him so. (He even had a leather one for fancy occasions!) If you knew Steve Russell, you knew a great guy. A state-champion track runner, West Point guy,…
Before I even get started, please note that I’m NOT a tax advisor. I’m a Realtor. Should you be considering a 1031 exchange, please consult appropriate advisors and do not rely solely on the information contained herein. Now that that disclaimer is out of the way, let’s dive in, shall we? Section 1031 of the…
Staging has been a real estate buzzword for the better part of the last decade. Listing a home requires an extreme amount of preparation for those who want to maximize the potential sale price of their investment. Newer technology has propelled this facet of a sale in a whole new direction: virtual staging. This is…
Selling your home is a big undertaking. There is cleaning, and staging, and photography . . . and eventually (if you hire an Indiana Realtor), a six-page listing contract for you to sign. Here are a few things to keep in mind about that listing contract as you’re working through it with your broker (and…
I’m here to break down Greater Lafayette’s housing market during the first quarter of 2022. There’s a lot happening, so let’s dive in. Inventory and Number of Homes Sold The local housing market has gotten off to a sluggish start in terms of inventory. This is the busiest time of year for listings, but we’re…
I LOVE breakfast. I mean, so, so much. Lucky for me (and you!), there’s no shortage of places in town to get a great breakfast! Actually, every month, I take each of our kids on a breakfast date. So, these recommendations come tested and approved by the Groves. Triple XXX This beloved West Lafayette landmark…
If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a thousand times. It’s GREAT to be a home seller right now and TOUGH to be a homebuyer. But I imagine that if it were easier, we’d have more homes for sale. So many sellers feel STUCK. They want to take advantage of the market. They’re willing…
I get so many questions about luxury homes in Tippecanoe County, so I thought we’d dive into buying a luxury home in our area. P.S. I did a fun roundup of the most expensive homes sold in our county in 2021, so check it out here. Such gorgeous homes! Defining a Luxury Home What is…
What you may or may not know about me is that I’m always down for an adventure. From a 48-hour trip to Manhattan at Christmastime to Whitewater rafting in North Carolina to challenging myself to walk 10,000 steps every day for a solid month during a worldwide pandemic (May 2019!) . . . the more…
Ah, the end of year. I love it. The reflection. The celebration. The stats. Bring it on! One of my favorite parts of the year’s end is an escape to a quiet location to spend some time looking back, as well as some time looking forward. I’m a planner (shocker to absolutely no one who…