Indianapolis Real Estate Video Blog with Paula Henry

Our Buyer's Guide to Indiana Real Estate

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We’ve put together the Ultimate Guide to Buying a House. We want buyers to have their questions answered in one place. It’s a great starting point, especially for those still on the fence about buying. In this guide, we discuss home inspections and property tax rates in Indiana. We want to bring valuable resources to people like you.

We want buyers to have their questions answered in one place

We’re always here to answer your questions and address any concerns. If you’re interested in this guide, please reach out to us by phone or email. We’d love to be your Indiana real estate resource!

You Might Be Paying too Much in Indianapolis Property Taxes

Today we are going to talk about the homestead exemption and what it means to you and your tax bill. A homestead exemption is a tax break that you get on your primary residence, but we’ve found that many people don’t have it filed with the state. A few weeks ago we visited with a client who was looking to sell their home and we found that they were paying an extra $1,200 dollars in taxes over the last three years because they didn’t file their homestead exemption.

A homestead exemption is a tax break that you get on your primary residence.

There are a few reasons this could have happened to you. The most likely cause is that in 2012, a little pink slip was sent out to homeowners by the state, and if you didn’t fill it out and return it, your homestead exemption was removed.

If you’re not sure if your homestead exemption is filed or not or if you’ve noticed your taxes have gone up at all in the past few years without explanation, you have until December 31st to file your homestead exemption for 2016.

You can go here to enter your home’s information and check that you have your homestead exemption filed. If you don’t, the clock is ticking!

Let’s head into the new year with everyone getting as much as they can out of their homestead exemption. If you have any questions, feel free to give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you!

Is It Possible to Sell Your Home in Winter?

Are you considering selling your home soon? Many people get nervous selling their home around the holidays and during winter, so I want to share what I know about the market at this time.

Recently, I ran some data to see how the winter market compares to the spring market. Last spring, we sold about 12,000 from March 1 to the end of June; last winter, from Nov 1 to February, there 8,900 homes sold. While fewer homes sell in the colder months here in Indianapolis, it's clear that A LOT of homes still sell during that time.

The winter really isn't a bad time to sell your home!

The holidays can be a bit more difficult to sell because of time constraints, family events, and decorations, but there are ways to work around these things. The great thing about selling in the winter is there are more serious buyers in the marketplace. Buyers just don't go out looking in the cold unless they are looking to move soon!

If you have any questions about selling in the winter months, or if you would like real estate assistance of any kind, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We would love to hear from you!