Homesellers....how do you stack up?

NEW VIDEO BLOG coming 9 a.m. 6/22 (Wednesday) talking about just released Indy housing data and why it's not fully accurate.  Got a BIG bone to pick...literally.  



Up....DOWN.....SIDEWAYS.  Which direction is the Indy home market headed?   Greg talks with WIBC's Steve Simpson and gives us the answer.

Central Indiana home sales dropped in April compared to one year ago.  What's it mean? 

Here's a hint as to why those numbers are down.

Want to live dirt cheap?  While Indy has incredibly affordable housing....here's the absolute lowest priced markets in the U.S.

Housing may actually be on the upswing...although it doesn't always feel like it!

No surprise new home starts are down when the resale market is still struggling.

Battling the neighborhood eyesore.  What to do?

Google wants to help you pick your next home mortgage.  Uh oh.

National resale housing numbers are struggling as well. 

The dryest Realtor in America....that thousands want to watch work.

Happy Feet!  Hot flooring trends and how to choose your next floor.

Five national issues that are hot in the real estate industry.

Shabby chic to early American College Dorm.  How well do you know your home decorating styles?

No matter the price point, here's what a foreclosure means to the value of other homes in a neighborhood:

National resale home numbers improve....and they do the same locally. This is good but remember it's 1 month!

Why Indiana should radically change the township assessor system.

It's a good thing I don't agree with Case Schiller home values.  This is one national number that ISN'T about Indiana.

Does your yard have the funk?  Help it heal after a tough winter.

Some baby boomers have decided to stay put rather than downsize their homes.  They've created a remodeling boom.

Across the board Spring landscaping tips.

The recent federal housing stimulus could be summed up in a word: FRAUD.

Coming soon to a home purchase near you: 20% down payments.

My NUMBER 1 Pet Peeve in Real Estate Marketing

Oh.....and if you live in central Indiana and have SNOW pictures of your home in the BLC/MLS today, how can your marketing possibly be right?   

If you have a few moments this 60 Minutes piece is a shocking reminder of why we've gone through the housing and financial crisis in this country.

A small piece of my WIBC interview on why the foreclosure numbers have gone so far down.

The home buyer credits from 2009 and 2010 were an unmitigated disaster.  Inmates, children and people that didn't even buy a home took tens of millions of dollars in fraud.

Hamilton County gets another accolade. 

Accent your home and add value this summer!

Will you need at least 20% down to purchase a home in the future? 

Bad national news doesn't always translate into poor local conditions.  You're going to hear a LOT of this in 2011.

The challenge of finishing uncompleted housing developments. What's the best path?

You can check out the stats page to see the 2010 sales numbers for our area that have become final and reflect the homes sold in the Indianapolis, Carmel and Fishers areas for the last 12 months.

It seems the mortgage climate may be starting to change after the subprime mortgage crisis over the last several years. Some are advocating 20% down on ANY new mortgage for a home purchase.

Going green has increasingly become more cost effective especially in places like our kitchens. 

Spring storms are upon us as the calendar moves through March and if you don't have the right protection in your basement, you're playing with fire.

The art of marketing a home has never been more important as more and more buyers migrate to online home searches.  If your marketing isn't right, it WILL cost you money.

Speaking of home selling, there are some things sellers do to hurt themselves in the process.  Are you guilty of any of these?

The housing crash has brought few 'feel good' stories but Patrick has given us all a moment of relief.

Over and over and over again the Indianapolis metro area remains the most affordable home market in America.

If your Realtor takes 24 hours to put pictures of your home online when starting the listing, FIRE THEM.

Who's up? Who's down?  Central Indiana housing numbers for 2010 are in and you can see them here!

Existing home sales surge in December.....let's hope it continues!

Why the first 10 days your home is listed is absolutely crucial!!

Shadow home inventory continues to plague the housing market nationally but to a lesser degree in Indianapolis.

Millenials and Gen Y home owners have a very different vision than Boomers.

Housing permits edge up....and that helps the jobs market.

Will Illinois' huge tax increases benefit Indiana?  Some think so....

Indianapolis has it's own Iphone application.....no doubt a trend coming everywhere!

Easy upgrades to the most important room in your home....the kitchen!

How to make your home's curb appeal  great...even when the weather isn't!

3 Big Housing Challenges

Who's up? Who's down?  Central Indiana housing numbers for 2010 are in and you can see them here!

Existing home sales surge in December.....let's hope it continues!

Why the first 10 days your home is listed is absolutely crucial!!

Shadow home inventory continues to plague the housing market nationally but to a lesser degree in Indianapolis.

Millenials and Gen Y home owners have a very different vision than Boomers.

Housing permits edge up....and that helps the jobs market.

Will Illinois' huge tax increases benefit Indiana?  Some think so....

Indianapolis has it's own Iphone application.....no doubt a trend coming everywhere!

Easy upgrades to the most important room in your home....the kitchen!

How to make your home's curb appeal  great...even when the weather isn't!

Don't Get Fooled By The Experts

The Indianapolis metro (11 counties) has pended or sold 24203 properties in 2010 through 12/10.  In 2009 during the same time frame 26613 properties.  Units alone are down 9.1% in 2010.  Unfortunately the November numbers alone were abysmal.  In 2010 we sold 32% less units than we did in November of '09 which is a further reflection of the affect of the homebuyer's credit. 

Indianapolis is still the most affordable home market in America...and here's why:

If the federal income tax deal gets done (and it will), some foresee a brighter 2011.

If you approach it right, now more than ever is the right time to buy a home.

Has home ownership been a good investment in the 2000's?  The answer may surprise you.

A home owner's 25 year fight to save her property from the bank.

Home building numbers are still dropping....which is all part of the recovery.

How does your state's home value index compare to the rest of the U.S.?

Four ways to improve your home for the holidays.....and all year long.