"Should we remodel... or is it time to build?"
It's a great question because there isn't one right answer for everyone.
Some homes are worth investing in for another chapter of life.
Others simply weren't designed for the way you want to live now.
My job isn't to convince you to build.
My job is to help you make the decision you'll feel good about five, ten, or even twenty years from now.
Start With the Life You Want, Not the House You Have
Read MoreIndianapolis Star column by Realtor Laura Musall
It’s fun to ooh and ahh over the ritzy, over-the-top houses that hit the market (like the $5.52 million home that sold in Williams Creek recently), but have you ever wondered about the not so pretty homes? Houses with boarded up windows or signs on the door that say: “Enter at your own risk.” Homes where racoons – and other things – may be running amok. These are the listings that fall into the category of “fixer upper.” Here is a look at the 10 least expensive homes sold over the last 30 days in the Indianapolis Metro area. They range in prices from $30,000 to $52,000.
Read MoreA few weeks ago, I showed some houses to a couple from Illinois who want to downsize to a single-story home in Fishers near family. They want a two- or three-bedroom home in a neighborhood where they can play pickleball, be close to hiking trails and grocery stores and meet new friends (and neighbors) who are in the same stage of life.
Sounds pretty simple, right?
It’s not.
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