Happy November and a not-so-welcome polar vortex showing us signs of an early winter. As I write this, I am sitting in a hotel room in sunny San Diego for a real estate conference learning how to better run our business and provide an even higher level of service to our clients. Of course, I had to send the obligatory video of me at the ocean today to Brigid to rub it in a little before our conference starts this evening. We are big believers in continual education that never ends. We are excited about what we will learn over the next 3 days and bring back to implement into our business.
Last month for Fall Break, we went to visit Brigid's parents in Tampa and see Steve's good friend from college. While there, we attended Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween-a first for us. It was so much fun and the girls absolutely loved it. The best part is that a limited number of guests are allowed in and lines for rides are much shorter. If you have never been to Disney during the Fall, I highly recommend going to this special event. It is worth the time and money...and the parade is the best of any all year!
Here are some housing stats for September as reported by MIBOR. These compare September 2014 to September 2013.
• New listings-UP 8.4%
• Pending sales-UP 13.6%
• Closed sales-UP 13.1%
• Median Sales Price-UP 5.1% to $141,900
• Average Sales Price-UP 2.9% to $172,319
• % of Original List Price Received at Sale-UP 1% to 93.2%
• Total Active Listings Available at Month End-DOWN 0.1% to 13,882
• Months Supply of Inventory-UP 3.3% to 5.7%
Basically, house prices are going up, interest rates are staying low, but are predicted to be at 5% by this time next year, and inventory is going up and is nearing a balanced market shifting from a sellers' market. If you are thinking of selling or buying your window is closing to take advantage of our very favorable market. Please contact us if you would like specific numbers on your house so you can make an informed decision.
Veteran's Day was yesterday. A huge THANK YOU, especially to all of our clients who have served our country. Jack is a Navy Veteran and served aboard the USS Essex. We honor and give thanks to each of you for the sacrifices you have made for us and our families.
Thanksgiving is just around the corner. We certainly hope you have plans to spend it with friends/family and to truly be thankful and grateful for how fortunate we all are. We are extremely grateful and thankful for our wonderful family and friends, but also for our amazing clients...like you! Thank you for your continued trust and confidence. Without you & your continued referrals, we wouldn't be in business. We are honored & privileged to be a part of such an important time in your lives.
A few reminders and fun things coming up for you to put on your calendar.
1) Pictures with Santa is coming back!! They will be at our office at Keller Williams at 11550 N. Meridian Street, Suite 450 in Carmel. The time is 12-2PM on Sunday, November 23rd and we will have punch & cookies. Please RSVP to Bob@Welcome2Indy.com by Friday, November 21st at 5PM if you plan to attend so we can have an accurate head count for refreshments.
2) You should be receiving your formal invitation any day now, if you haven't already for our 2nd annual VIP Client Appreciation Movie Day. It is on Saturday, December 6th at the Hamilton Town Center Movie Theater. We rented out the entire theater for you and your family to watch the new Disney movie, The Penguins of Madagascar. For those of you who attended last year for the blockbuster movie, Frozen, you know how much fun it was. We will begin with a coffee, juice, & donut bar at 9AM and the movie will start promptly at 10AM. Reservations are required by 5PM, Wednesday, December 3rd with the number of adult & child tickets requested to Bob@Welcome2Indy.com. We hope you can join us for both of these fun events!
Enjoy the newsletter and Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Click here to read our November newsletter.
Click here for access to our discount and coupon savings site.
Click here to download our real estate app to search any home anywhere!
Steve & Jack Rupp
Last month for Fall Break, we went to visit Brigid's parents in Tampa and see Steve's good friend from college. While there, we attended Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween-a first for us. It was so much fun and the girls absolutely loved it. The best part is that a limited number of guests are allowed in and lines for rides are much shorter. If you have never been to Disney during the Fall, I highly recommend going to this special event. It is worth the time and money...and the parade is the best of any all year!
Here are some housing stats for September as reported by MIBOR. These compare September 2014 to September 2013.
• New listings-UP 8.4%
• Pending sales-UP 13.6%
• Closed sales-UP 13.1%
• Median Sales Price-UP 5.1% to $141,900
• Average Sales Price-UP 2.9% to $172,319
• % of Original List Price Received at Sale-UP 1% to 93.2%
• Total Active Listings Available at Month End-DOWN 0.1% to 13,882
• Months Supply of Inventory-UP 3.3% to 5.7%
Basically, house prices are going up, interest rates are staying low, but are predicted to be at 5% by this time next year, and inventory is going up and is nearing a balanced market shifting from a sellers' market. If you are thinking of selling or buying your window is closing to take advantage of our very favorable market. Please contact us if you would like specific numbers on your house so you can make an informed decision.
Veteran's Day was yesterday. A huge THANK YOU, especially to all of our clients who have served our country. Jack is a Navy Veteran and served aboard the USS Essex. We honor and give thanks to each of you for the sacrifices you have made for us and our families.
Thanksgiving is just around the corner. We certainly hope you have plans to spend it with friends/family and to truly be thankful and grateful for how fortunate we all are. We are extremely grateful and thankful for our wonderful family and friends, but also for our amazing clients...like you! Thank you for your continued trust and confidence. Without you & your continued referrals, we wouldn't be in business. We are honored & privileged to be a part of such an important time in your lives.
A few reminders and fun things coming up for you to put on your calendar.
1) Pictures with Santa is coming back!! They will be at our office at Keller Williams at 11550 N. Meridian Street, Suite 450 in Carmel. The time is 12-2PM on Sunday, November 23rd and we will have punch & cookies. Please RSVP to Bob@Welcome2Indy.com by Friday, November 21st at 5PM if you plan to attend so we can have an accurate head count for refreshments.
2) You should be receiving your formal invitation any day now, if you haven't already for our 2nd annual VIP Client Appreciation Movie Day. It is on Saturday, December 6th at the Hamilton Town Center Movie Theater. We rented out the entire theater for you and your family to watch the new Disney movie, The Penguins of Madagascar. For those of you who attended last year for the blockbuster movie, Frozen, you know how much fun it was. We will begin with a coffee, juice, & donut bar at 9AM and the movie will start promptly at 10AM. Reservations are required by 5PM, Wednesday, December 3rd with the number of adult & child tickets requested to Bob@Welcome2Indy.com. We hope you can join us for both of these fun events!
Enjoy the newsletter and Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Click here to read our November newsletter.
Click here for access to our discount and coupon savings site.
Click here to download our real estate app to search any home anywhere!
Steve & Jack Rupp
