Buying May 21, 2014

Checklist Before You Buy

Finding a home that you can see yourself in for the next five to twenty-five years is a great feeling. Don’t let that feeling cloud your judgment and leave you with unexpected issues after the closing.

Here are a few things to consider before you buy:
1. Evaluate possible repairs/immediate improvements. Ask the seller to work on repairing them or to incorporate it into your bidding.
2. Hire an expert to do your own home inspections as well as attend them if possible.
3. Know all of the vital systems that connect to the house (electrical, sewage, heating, air conditioning, garbage disposal, and water.) Investigate the ins and outs of these systems.
4. Examine potential neighborhoods with a 24 hour perspective. Are there any dogs howling at 3AM? Again be sure there are no regular surprises.
5. Do multiple practice commutes. One day is not enough time to judge the next 5+ years of driving to work.
6. Purchase an environmental report.
7. Be certain that your furniture, electronics and appliances will fit into their new home.
8. Know the local political landscape. Are there any issues you should know about? Make sure you understand how utilities, schools and public services are funded.
9. Perform an energy audit. Confirm that your budget will match what your new home is going to cost on a monthly basis.
10. Research the local area to understand its economics, climate, and variables that will be part of your long-term lifestyle.

So if you’re considering a move, or hear that any family, friends, neighbors or colleagues are, please feel free to contact me or Jack at 317-572-5033

Housing Trends & Market Updates May 14, 2014

5/14/2014 Carmel And Fishers Weekly Housing Update By The Lugar Team

It’s May 14th and here’s the weekly housing update for Fishers and Carmel, Indiana. We are off to a great start in May. 48 homes have sold in Carmel and 44 in Fishers. The inventory continues to grow in Carmel and Fishers with 510 homes active in Carmel and 591 homes in Fishers. Interest rates are great right now and are around 4.25% – still near historic lows. If you would like to know the value of your home, call The Lugar Team at 317-572-5033. There are many important steps before you get to the closing table. Jack and I will help walk you through this process. To find out the value of your home call The Lugar Team at 317-572-5033 or start your search at www.LugarRealEstate.com.

Housing Trends & Market Updates April 19, 2014

Fishers And Carmel Housing Update By Jack & Elisabeth Lugar 317-572-5033

Here’s the weekly housing update for Fishers and Carmel, Indiana. To find out the value of your home call The Lugar Team at 317-572-5033 or start your search at www.LugarRealEstate.com.

Lugar Real Estate Listings April 19, 2014

Just Listed 3 Bedroom Ranch With Recent Upgrades #IndianapolisHomeForSale

3510 Oak Tree Indianapolis, IN 46227

For a private showing call Jack or Elisabeth Lugar at 317-572-5033. The Lugar Team at Century 21 Scheetz (www.facebook.com/lugarrealestate)

This home is located at 3510 Oak Tree Indianapolis, IN 46227. BLC # 21281045 $117,000 Click here for the BLC Sheet http://bit.ly/3510OakTreeIndianapolis

To find out the value of your home please give us a call or to start your online home tour visit www.lugarrealestate.com.

Lugar Real Estate Listings April 18, 2014

Fishers Geist Home Sold By The Lugar Team, 317-572-5033, LugarTeam@Century21Scheetz.com – Brooks Manor

Just Listed! Fishers Home for Sale located near Geist Reservoir at 14814 Christie Ann Dr. Fishers IN 46040

Custom 5 Bedroom Home in Fishers / Geist Area
Stunning 5 Bedroom, 6 Bath Custom home with amazing curb appeal and upgrades throughout. This home has custom architecture and lots of fine detail only a custom home will have. Featuring a main floor master, a gourmet kitchen with granite counter tops, a gas cook top, and walk in pantry.
This home has a stunning entry with tiger hardwoods, a 2 story great room full with natural light, built in shelves and a great fireplace! A wonderful dining room, sitting room, and breakfast room are also on the main floor. Hardware is all up to date and modern and home has a wonderful floor plan. There is a great laundry room with a laundry shoot on the second floor alond with a mudroom with great built in custom cubbies. The laundry has a sink and custom cabinets. There are 3 big bedrooms upstairs and a bonus room which can be considered a 6th bedroom. Basement is an amazing space to entertain guests with a home theater, a wet bar, and home audio system – the screen and projector are included. the basement has a dining area, full bath and bedroom.
The custom fireplace in the great room leads to a fabulous courtyard outside. The exterior is cedar and cultured stone. This home is 6500+ square feet and has a 3 car attached garage. There are custom details throughout this home: great built ins, laundry shoot upstairs, iron spindles on a great cross walk upstairs and on the banister, and lots of storage. The appliances that are there stay. Home has a great neighborhood pool and is in the Hamilton Southeastern schools! This is a must see.
For a private showing call Jack or Elisabeth Lugar at 317-572-5033. The Lugar Team at Century 21 Scheetz.
This home is located at 14814 Christie Ann Dr. Fishers, IN 46040 close to the Geist Reservoir in Brooks Manor. BLC # 21286104 $579,900
Click here for details from the BLC Sheet.
To find out the value of your home please give us a call or to start your online home tour visit www.lugarrealestate.com.

Lugar Real Estate Listings April 16, 2014

Noblesville Home Sold By The Lugar Team, 317-572-5033, LugarTeam@Century21Scheetz.com

Just Listed! 1324 Central Ave in Historic Downtown Noblesville, IN 46060

We have just listed this beautiful historic home located near downtown Noblesville offers numerous updates. This move in ready home features 2 bedrooms and 2 baths with a dining room and laundry on the main floor, a basement for storage and a 2 Car Garage with service door. Within the last few years the owner has replaced the siding and added extra insulation, windows ,bamboo hardwood flooring, carpet, tile, kitchen counters, bathrooms, central air, and a high efficiency furnace. A spacious deck overlooks the backyard retreat and the 2 car garage. The dining room has a closet and window and new home owner could convert it to a 3rd bedroom. This home is located close to schools, library, Potters bridge, and is walking distance from parks and the downtown square with great shops and restaurants. Located at 1324 Central Ave. Noblesville, IN 46060.

BLC # 21285542 $139,900

Click here for more information and a direct link to the listing and pictures.

BuyingHousing Trends & Market Updates April 11, 2014

What Kind Of Home Can You Buy For $400,000 In Evans, GA?

What kind of home can you buy for $400,000 in Evans, GA? We have clients who are relocating to the Indianapolis area and they have a wonderful 5 bedroom home. Oversized cul-de-sac lot; like new 5BR/4.5 BA, huge loft, formals, 2-story foyer & partially finished basement. Open kitchen w/recessed lights, granite, SS appl, dbl wall ovens, island, wood cabinets, tile backsplash & walk-in pantry. Entire main level has hardwood floors except guest BR. GR boasts a coffered ceiling w/fan, built-in shelves/cabinets, gas FP & floor to ceiling windows. Formal DR has 5 ft. raised paneling. The formal LR/Ofc has double French doors. Guest BR & private BA down. Screened porch w/dbl fans leads to deck. Upstairs, Master Suite spans entire side of home & includes dual vanity, jacuzzi tub, oversized tile shower & huge walk-in closet w/built-ins. Laundry rm connects to MBA. It is joined by 3 addl BRs, 2 addl BAs (one a Jack-and-Jill), & a huge Bonus/Loft. Full basement has been framed, wired & plumbed for addl BA & kitchen. One room finished. Storage/wkshp space separate from basement Leads to covered patio. Fenced w/several gates, inc dbl gate.

Click here: http://lnkd.in/dxr4J9j for all the details and pictures.

As always, if we can help you in your relocation move to or from the Greater Indianapolis area please have your company request Jack or Elisabeth Lugar on The Lugar Team at Century 21 Scheetz.

Housing Trends & Market Updates April 11, 2014

Fishers And Carmel Housing Update 04/11/2014 Lugar Team 317-572-5033

Here’s the weekly housing update for Fishers and Carmel, Indiana . To find out the value of your home call The Lugar Team at 317-572-5033 or start your search at www.LugarRealEstate.com.

Thanks so much for listening to this weekly housing update. Here’s to your good life!

Housing Trends & Market Updates April 4, 2014

Fishers And Carmel Housing Update 04/03/2014 By Jack And Elisabeth Lugar

Jack helped a couple find a home this week. Using our process of elimination they narrowed their search to 10 homes. After spending a day looking they narrowed their search to 3 homes. From those 3 homes they selected the home they made an offer on!

Here’s the weekly housing update for Fishers and Carmel, Indiana .  To find out the value of your home call The Lugar Team at 317-572-5033 or start your search at www.LugarRealEstate.com.

Housing Trends & Market Updates March 28, 2014

Housing Update For Fishers And Carmel, IN

Here’s the latest housing information for Carmel and Fishers IN for March 27, 2014. Give The Lugar Team a call at 317-572-5033 for your next real estate move!

The Lugar Team at Century 21 Scheetz

Jack and Elisabeth Lugar

317-572-5033