Indiana Real Estate News Blog

In this article we are bringing you a simple yet effective moving guide that will help lower stress when moving. You’ll want to bookmark this one for your next move!

1. Mental Prep

Moving - some love it and some dislike it. Whatever your preference may be, moving is a process we all will experience at some point in our lives. With this, making the process as smooth as it can be with minimal stress is vital in order to leave your old residence and enter your new residence with a positive attitude.

Mentally preparing yourself for this process and change of environment is beneficial for your health by easing any incoming stress while in the grasps of the moving process. Use this time to take it easy, as busier times are ahead.

Engage in your favorite activities, indulge in some of your favorite foods and get lots of rest to ensure you are feeling your best on the big day. Expand this freetime...

In this article we are bringing you 4 items you need in your home from Amazon. You’ll want to add these items to your cart!

1. Area Rug

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In this article, we are bringing you 6 easy fall DIYs you can do for your home! Which DIY project is your favorite? Comment down below!

1. TP Pumpkin

Can’t find a good pumpkin this fall? Check out this fun TP pumpkin! You’ll need a roll of toilet paper and some fall inspired fabric. Flannel is a popular choice for many! First, place the toilet paper roll on top of the fabric. Next, wrap the fabric around the roll, forming a pumpkin-like shape and tuck extra fabric in the middle of the roll. Now place them around your home for decoration. Easy!  

2. Wreath

Wreaths are quintessential to the season! Let’s DIY one that will knock the socks off of...

In this article, we are bringing you 4 things you can integrate into your home to help invite the essence of the fall season!

1. Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is both beneficial to health and therapeutic, and fall time is one the best times to capture the essence of the season through smell.

During the fall time, many companies introduce both traditional favorites and new fall scents exclusive to the season. These products range from candles to hand sanitizers. Buy a few of these products to help capture the smell of fall in your home.

First, let’s start off with air fresheners. Air fresheners include sprays, candles and wall plug ins. Sprays start off strong, but often don’t last long. Your best bet to capture and maintain the feature of aromatherapy...

Do you know your interior design style? Take this quiz to find out the best way to decorate your home based on a style that’s true to you! Grab a pen and piece of paper, and mark your answers as you complete a total of 10 questions. Once finished, total up your As, Bs and Cs. At the end of the quiz, you will find your results based on what letter you scored the highest in. 

1. I prefer… 

a. Earth and neutral tones

b. Bright and bold tones

c. All white

2. My required home feature is:

a. Home office

b. Spacious laundry room

c. Chef's kitchen

3. What flooring do you prefer in your bedroom?

a. Hardwood

b. Tile

c. Carpet

4. My favorite texture is:

a. Stainless steel

b. Marbel

c. Wood

5. ...

In this article, we are bringing you 5 qualities every realtor should have! 

“I will forever believe that buying a home is a great investment. Why? Because you can’t live in a stock certificate. You can’t live in a mutual fund”

― Oprah Winfrey

1. Easy Going

The process of selling your home and finding a new one is stressful enough. Having a professional who is level-headed and easy going can be a remedy to the chaos.

Having a realtor who is both respectful and friendly is the perfect mix. This also allows for better communication between clients and agents, keeping possible misunderstandings at bay.

As a realtor, it's important to keep clients feeling optimistic and in good...

In this article, we are bringing you 10 home hacks you won’t be able to live without after trying them!

1. The Best Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy can lighten up any space.

Typically, we incorporate aromatherapy into a space through the use of essential oils. Is there another way to achieve this? This first hack will have your home smelling its best! Take some orange and lemon peels and boil them on the stove. This will invite the sweet smell of citrus into a space.

For some extra spice, add 2-3 sticks of cinnamon into the pot. This will give your aromatherapy concoction a twist to create the ultimate scent.

This hack is especially useful in the fall time, as it captures the essence of the season through scent. 

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Fall time is finally here! In this article we are bringing your 4 things to check off your list in preparing your home for the fall.

1. Clean Gutters

Dirty gutters can cause more damage to a home than one may initially assume.

Gutters filled with gunk can cause both interior and exterior damage to a home. This damage arises from the gutter constantly being filled with water. This excess water can leak onto the side panels of the home and cause corrosion and rust to accumulate. This excessive water can also cause interior damage to a home by causing a flood.

It is important to keep gutters clear of buildup for these reasons. If your gutters are beyond repair, replacing them with new ones is the best option to ensure water is properly being drained from your roof to...

In this article, we are bringing you 4 mistakes to avoid when selling your home!

1. Not Properly Staging Your Home

Staging serves as a form of advertisement when selling a home.

With staging, potential home buyers are able to get up close and personal with what could be the home they build their future in. They are able to explore the space, identify some changes they may want to make, and most importantly, they are able to visualize themselves in this space.

This emerson is critical for potential buyers. Let’s take buying a car as an example. A potential car buyer could do all the research he or she pleases, but test driving the car to see how it feels is what will convince the buyer to purchase the car if expectations are met. This buying process is no different with homes.

To properly stage a home, ensure the space is clean, has walkable space and the decorations are kept to a minimum. It is...