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Successfully Negotiating Your Home Inspection Response

Interestingly enough, when it comes to conducting a home inspection, there are those who believe a home inspection is a PASS or FAIL process! Really…that is not the case at all. Some may also view the home inspection response as a way to negotiate a lower price in lieu of work to be done…this too is […]

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2019 Real Estate Trends: What You Need to Know

Okay, 2018 was quite the tease in the housing market. The year started out hot, only to taper off halfway through. But plenty of Americans still traded their For Sale signs for Sold ones, and they’ll usher in the new year from the comfort of their new homes. So will 2019 bring more of the same results? […]

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10 Best-Kept Secrets for Buying a Home

Buying Secret #10: Keep Your Money Where It Is It’s not wise to make any huge purchases or move your money around three to six months before buying a new home. You don’t want to take any big chances with your credit profile. Lenders need to see that you’re reliable and they want a complete […]

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When to Sell Your House: 6 Surefire Signs Now Is The Time

When to sell your house is not always the easiest question to answer. Most people don’t plan on living in their first (or second or maybe even third) home forever, but knowing when the time is right to put that baby on the market can be tricky. In fact, it can feel kind of like breaking […]

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How to Handle Multiple Offers and Bidding Wars on Your Home

Wanting to know how to deal with a bidding war on a house is far more common today than it used to be. When selling a home in a hot market, it is normal to get multiple offers. Sometimes, if the market is hot enough, the offers can start getting quite competitive, with bids going […]

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1219 E. 10th St. Open House Next Sunday, Aug 11th!

Join me next Sunday August 11, 1 to 3pm for a public open house at 1219 E. 10th St. Located right smack dab in the heart of historic Cottage Home Neighborhood, just steps away from Mass Ave., Indy’s cultural and Monon Trail and the highly anticipated Bottleworks project!

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Home appraisal tips – and what is home appraisal based on

Whether you’re selling or purchasing a home, you’re likely to encounter a home appraisal contingency at some point. While there’s no doubt the process can be nerve wracking, knowing what to expect from a home appraisal can put those nerves at ease. We’re here to break down the what, why and how of home appraisals and share […]

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7 Tips to Sell a Home with Pets

“How do you sell a home with pets?” This is a question that gets asked a lot in real estate sales. If you have a dog or cat, chances are you love your pet. While some home owners have strict outside pet rules, most allow their animals inside their homes as part of the family. […]

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Find Out What Home Inspectors Look For

Nearly all home buyers hire a professional home inspector to take a close look at their new house before closing. You can speed things along by analyzing the condition of your home and making necessary repairs now before the house is under contract. Whole-home inspections cover numerous systems within the house, but there are a handful of hot-spots that […]

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Ray Ailstock

Ray Ailstock