Month: February 2021

Household Tips

Avoiding Moisture Problems in the Home

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There are many hidden sources of moisture in your home that can lead to serious problems, such as mold. To keep moisture levels in check, consider these tips:

  • Bathrooms are an obvious source of moisture build-up. Contractor and TV personality Mike Holmes recommends keeping the fan going for at least half an hour after a shower.
  • Check regularly for water infiltration around window and door sills, as well as other intakes into the home, such as dryer vents and cable wiring.
  • Determine the humidity level in your home. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, it should be 30-60%. (Keep in mind that humidity may vary greatly from room to room.)
  • Regularly inspect caulking around sinks, tubs and showers. Even a tiny break can cause water to leak gradually into the wall or floor, causing damage you may not notice for months.
  • Clean up wet spills as soon as possible. Be particularly careful with hardwood floors, as water can seep through and become trapped.
  • Repair leaking faucets and pipes immediately. Even a small drip can add significant moisture inside a vanity or kitchen cupboard.

Being mindful of moisture today can help you avoid potentially high repair bills later on.

Shawna O’Brien
F.C. Tucker Geist Fishers
shawna.obrien@talktotucker.com
317-506-0039

My REVIEWS

REVIEW! Satisfied Client Bought and Sold

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Highly likely to recommend|5.0

02/22/2021
Bought and sold a Single Family home in 2020 in Fishers, IN.

  • Local knowledge: *****
  • Process expertise: *****
  • Responsiveness: *****
  • Negotiation skills: *****

Shawna made the process of buying our home seamless. With the housing market being so crazy right now she was able to broker a deal that made us comfortable and insured we got the property we wanted. Going forward I will never use any other realtor as long as Shawna is in the business. When it came to selling our old house it was awesome. Her eye to detail helped us stage the house in a way that made it attractive to a lot of buyers. Shawna always has the buyers and sellers best interest in mind and does her best to keep both parties happy with there purchase and sell.

My REVIEWS

REVIEW! Satisfied Client Bought and Sold

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Highly likely to recommend|5.0

02/22/2021
Bought and sold a Single Family home in 2021 in Indianapolis, IN.

  • Local knowledge: *****
  • Process expertise: *****
  • Responsiveness: *****
  • Negotiation skills: *****

Shawna helped guide both the sale of our long time home and the purchase of our new down-size condo. She knew how to get us into the places we were interested in seeing rapidly in this fast moving market, and price our home for sale at a price point that would have us with multiple competitive offers. Overall she did a terrific job, no detail was missed!

Decor & Design

Create More Space in your Kitchen

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Need more storage space in your kitchen for your growing collection of cookware, tableware, and supplies? You don’t have to do a renovation or even add a new table or cupboard. Here are a few simple ideas:

Pantry dividers. These enable you to store baking sheets, cutting boards and platters in an upright position, effectively doubling the storage capacity of that area.

Removable wine rack. This is simply an X made with wood and then slid into a cabinet space. You can make one yourself or find one that’s the right size at a kitchenware or home improvement store near you.

Hanging baskets. These are ideal for storing cooking utensils, fruit, vegetables, pasta and other items.

Hanging rod. This is similar to a towel rack, except you use S-shaped hooks – which you can find at any home improvement store – to hang pots, pans and other items. Restaurant kitchens often use these.

High shelving. A shelf installed high up the wall – near the ceiling – that wraps around the kitchen and dining area, can easily double your storage space.

There are many other products on the market that can help you make the most of your kitchen space. Look for options at your local home improvement or kitchenware stores.

Shawna O’Brien
F.C. Tucker Geist Fishers
shawna.obrien@talktotucker.com
317-506-0039

Buyer Tips

Balancing the Emotional and Practical Sides of Buying a Home

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Imagine this scenario…

You’re shopping for a new home. You drive to visit a recent listing. As you walk through the front door, you’re impressed. Every room looks fantastic. You see yourself relaxing on the spacious patio, cooking in the modern kitchen, and enjoying evenings with the family in the cozy living room.

Your emotions are on overdrive. This is your dream home!

Should you make an offer? Probably. In fact, you should make that decision quickly in case there are other interested buyers.

However, your decision shouldn’t be guided purely by emotion. You want to make sure you take practical matters into consideration too.

For example, you’ll want to consider:

  • Is the property within your price range?
  • Does it have everything you need?
  • Do you like the neighborhood?
  • How old is the property? Are there items, such as the furnace, that may need to be replaced soon?
  • Will it need any major repairs or upgrades?
  • What are the average monthly costs of carrying the home? (Property taxes, utilities, etc.)

Once you’ve considered the purchase of the home from a practical standpoint, you’ll have a lot more confidence in your decision when you make an offer.

Need help? Call today!

Shawna O’Brien
F.C. Tucker Geist Fishers
shawna.obrien@talktotucker.com
317-506-0039

SOLD!

SOLD! SELLERS RECIEVE MULTIPLE OFFERS ON THIS ONE OF A KIND DEVONSHIRE HOME.

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After raising six children in this five bedroom with full #basement #Devonshire home, my Sellers were ready to #downsize. This impeccably maintained home was desirable to many and after receiving multiple offers, the home is now owned by a wonderful new family.

The closing was a fun experience as it took place on a snowy day in February and the Buyers had just traveled from sunny San Diego, having never lived in the Midwest. The two couples talked and talked about their kids, their travels and all the fun things to do in the #Indianapolis area in close proximity to this centrally located home.

Helping my friends, meeting new people and hearing their stories is one of the best things about this “job”!

#multipleoffers #priceitright #homebuying #homeownership #homeforsale #downsizing #indianapolis #RealEstate  #TrustYourAgent  #FCTucker #ClosingDay #HireARealtor

Shawna O’Brien
shawna.obrien@talktotucker.com
F.C. Tucker Geist Fishers

Market Update

JANUARY 2021 Market Update

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We started the new year with LOW inventory. Sales increased 3 percent compared to January 2020, but the available housing inventory decreased 53.5 percent!

  • The average January 2021 home sale price for the 16-county central Indiana region was $247,551, an increase of 13.6 percent.

  • Available housing inventory dropped 53.5 percent compared to January 2020.

  • Pended home sales increased 3 percent compared to this time last year.

Shawna O’Brien
shawna.obrien@talktotucker.com
F.C. Tucker Geist Fishers