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Lennar offers New Construction in Center Grove

New Construction neighborhood in Center Grove is Morningside.

Want to build a new home in Center Grove? You have a new option! Morningside by Lennar Homes is now available.

If you’ve driven down State Road 144 just west of downtown Bargersville recently (perhaps after tasting one of my favorites- an Exemption – at the Taxman Brewery), you may have noticed this new neighborhood taking shape. This area is booming! Center Grove is even building Walnut Grove Elementary School nearby in anticipation of the increased growth.

Buying a New Construction Home in the Indianapolis Area

By Tonda Hoagland

When you’re shopping for a new home in Indianapolis and the surrounding area, 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 … Continued

What are Closing Costs for Greater Indianapolis Home Buyers?

By Tonda Hoagland

If you’re buying a new home in the Indianapolis area, 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 at the closing table before you take possession of your new home, and the amount will vary depending on … Continued

Don’t Just Buy a House… Buy the Neighborhood too!

By Tonda Hoagland

Finding the right Indianapolis 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. … Continued

Avoid the Most Common Buyer Errors

By Tonda Hoagland

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, then, turns into an expensive headache. Buyer errors generally fall into one of three areas: Paying … Continued

Critical Considerations for your First Home Purchase

By Tonda Hoagland

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?

By Tonda Hoagland

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. Don’t just hire anyone. Be sure you hire an agent with experience and expertise in their area. This is a big step and you don’t want an inexperienced agent … Continued

Do You Want to Buy a HUD / Bank-owned Property in Indianapolis?

By Tonda Hoagland

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

Do You Have Fixer Upper-itis?

By Tonda Hoagland

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

8 Things You Must Know BEFORE Purchasing a Condo

By Tonda Hoagland

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