Archive for January 2018
An Inside Look at West Lafayette, Indiana’s University Farm Neighborhood
My husband was born and raised in West Lafayette. When he was growing up in the 1980s, University Farm was newly developed and it was THE place to live in West Lafayette. He grew up in a beautiful older home by Purdue University campus, and he begged his parents to move to a newly built,…
Read MoreWhy Have an Open House
Do open houses really sell homes? I am frequently asked this question and always respond the same way—of course! The house may not sell the day of the open house, but an open house will provide more exposure and advertising, which is key to getting a house sold quickly and for top dollar. There are…
Read MoreHow to Hire a Home Inspector and What to Expect
A home inspection is the most important thing you can do during a real estate transaction to protect yourself and your investment. If you have never seen the 1980’s movie The Money Pit, staring Tom Hanks and Shelley Long, do not watch it while going through the home buyer process, trust me! An experienced realtor…
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