If you’re relying on passing down an inheritance from the sale of your property, you might want to think again. While older Americans are expected to pass down trillions of dollars in housing wealth, new data shows that rising costs of homeownership may be a threat to that plan. Sometimes, hanging onto the house isn’t…
By Stacy Grove, West Lafayette Realtor If you live in West Lafayette, you’ve probably started hearing about the schools referendum on this November’s ballot. I want to walk you through what it actually does, what it means for your tax bill, and, since this is what I spend my days thinking about, what it means…
The short answer: More than almost anything else a buyer’s inspector will look at. If you’re thinking about selling your home in the next year or two, your roof’s age is probably the most consequential piece of information your buyer will receive—and if it’s over 20 years old, it affects not just your negotiating position…
If you’ve lived through even one Indiana winter, you know what spring brings with it! Mud. Salt. Dust that somehow made its way into every corner of your home. The good news? You don’t need a full marathon cleaning weekend to fix it. You just need a plan. Think of this less like “spring cleaning”…
People ask us these questions all the time. “When is the best time to move?”“Should we wait for rates to drop?”“Should we hold out for the next market shift?” Here’s our honest answer after decades in real estate and hundreds of transactions: The best time to move is when you want to. Not when you’re…
Building a custom home is exciting, but architectural plans that look great online can fall apart fast once real life shows up. Snow. Mud. Humidity. Kids. Dogs. Groceries in February. This is the Midwest, after all! Homes in Indiana need to be practical, durable, and forgiving. The best architectural plans support daily life instead of fighting…
Thinking about selling your home by owner in West Lafayette, Lafayette, or Tippecanoe County? You’re not alone. Many homeowners want to avoid commission fees and take control of the process themselves. If you’re leaning that direction, here are a few practical tips to help you—and a word of caution from someone who’s seen it go…
The residential real estate game is changing yet again in Indiana—it keeps happening! For any of you that have bought or sold a home, you’re familiar with the Sellers Residential Sales Disclosure. It’s that two page grid-looking document, with allll the tiny check boxes. This is where the seller discloses their best current, actual knowledge…
You and I both know you’ve done it. It’s no secret. Everyone is doing it. You go to your web browser and type in the Z word. And then you type in your address. And then the magicians behind the screen tell you what your home is worth. Except they don’t. Because they’ve never walked…
TREND noun 1. a general direction in which something is developing or changing. If you ever wondered if there are really trends in real estate, the answer is yes! Exhibit: Dumb waiters. Do you know what they are? Not many new construction homes are offering dumb waiters these days. How about sunken family rooms? Not seeing any…