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Mid Century Modern Home Tour Coming!

jacks houseI just found out that a good friend of mines home (pictured here) is going to be featured on a mid-century modern home tour.  I am really excited to have this event in Indy and look forward to checking out all the homes on showcase.  Here are the details for now, as it is a bit of a ways out yet…

Back to the Future: Mid-century Modern Home Tour
Saturday, June 5, 1 to 6 p.m.
Indianapolis, IN

On Saturday, June 5 tour five Modernist homes designed by some of Indiana’s most forward-thinking twentieth-century architects — including Indianapolis’s own Evans Woollen. Stay tuned for details and ticket information.


iPhone Ap for Finding Homes

iphoneOkay now this is just too cool.  Imagine you are driving through a neighborhood you may find you like and say to yourself  ”I wonder if there are any homes for sale near me?”  Well for all you lucky folks who have an iPhone today is your lucky day because, well…they have an ap for that too!

Not only can you instantly access over 4 million homes for sale with the touch of a button, whether you are driving or walking through a neighborhood, you can also see:

  • Homes for sale nearby your current location with your GPS enabled iPhone
  • Open house times, dates and locations
  • Homes for sale on a map, even the neighborhood you’re standing in, instantly
  • Multiple photos, property details and pricing on nearly any home for sale
  • Click here to download the ap and leave a reply below letting me know if you like it.

    -Courtney


    First Time or Repeat Home Buyer Tax Credit

    tax_creditThe IRS just released a revised Form 5405 to reflect the changes to the tax credit made in the extension enacted in November 2009. The release reminds taxpayers that all tax returns claiming the tax credit must be filed manually (i.e., they cannot utilize the IRS E-File automatic system). The revised form includes a section for those repeat buyers who are eligible to claim the $6500 tax credit. The HUD-1 (the settlement statement sheet you get at a closing) must be filed with all returns claiming the credit (both the $8000 and $6500 credits). Individuals who claim the repeat buyer credit must also provide evidence that they have owned and used the prior residence for 5 consecutive years. The instructions indicate that property tax or homeowners insurance records are sufficient for this purpose.  Here is a link to the IRS website for ALL the FUN Details!!!!


    Posted on January 29th, 2010 in Real Estate for Buyers and Sellers | No Comments »