Buying a home is an exciting experience, but it can feel a bit overwhelming if you don’t have the right information. Check out these helpful resources about the home buying process. When you’re ready, contact us at Info@HoaglandGroup.com or 317-886-0501 to tour available homes in the Indianapolis areas.
When you’re shopping for a new home the real estate market can seem endless and difficult to navigate. One important decision you’ll make is whether you want to buy a new construction home or an already established home. Each comes with their own perks and pitfalls, but if you’re leaning towards a new construction home, … Continued
If you’re buying a new home, it’s important to have money set aside for closing costs that will need to be paid upon completion of your home purchase. These costs are usually paid in the final week before you take possession of your new home, and the amount will vary depending on the home you … Continued
Finding the right neighborhood can be just as important as the right house When you’re looking to buy a new home, you need to keep in mind the location of that home and the neighborhood surrounding it. In many cases, it’s the neighborhood that will make you feel welcome and content, not necessarily the floor plan and square footage. Come … Continued
Avoid the Most Common Buyer Errors! Shopping for a new home is an emotional experience. It’s also time-consuming and comes with a myriad of details. Some buyers, however, caught up in the excitement of buying a new home, tend to overlook some items. Their home purchase turns into an expensive process. These errors generally fall into … Continued
Thinking About Buying Your First Home? Keep these critical considerations in mind: How long you plan to live in the home. If you purchase a home and get a job transfer or decide to move after only a short time, you may end up paying money in order to sell it. The value of your … Continued
Buyer’s Toolkit What do you need to make the most informed, successful home purchase?? Your Team Your Agent A successful purchase starts with the right representative. In fact, once you’ve selected the best agent to represent you, it is likely that he or she can recommend other professionals to join your team, taking more of … Continued
What should you know? HUD Homes, Bank-Owned, Pre-Foreclosure, Short-sales… What are we talking about here?? HUD Homes These properties have already been through the foreclosure process and are placed on the market by HUD (The Department of Housing and Urban Development). They are vacant, sold “as is” and ready for immediate occupancy. Although they are advertised in the MLS, … Continued
Fixer Upper-itis. That sounds contagious, maybe even dangerous! Lots of people have it — I know we’ve been bitten by the bug, and you may have too! It begins so innocently. You’re just relaxing on the couch watching Chip and Jo do their amazing transformations and then you start thinking “I could do that!”. (Sound … Continued
So you’re thinking about stepping into the carefree life of condo living! Awesome! Indianapolis and the surrounding areas have lots of great options. Whether you’re thinking about purchasing a condo in the heart of Indianapolis, or an over 55 community in the burbs — It takes additional due diligence to ensure a condo purchase is … Continued
Don’t Get Burned – Get a Home Inspection to Save Money on Your Next Purchase Okay, you made one of the most important decisions in your life: you’re buying a home! You found your ideal home. It’s in your desired neighborhood, close to everything you love, you dig its design and feel, and … Continued
