FANTASTIC 4 BEDROOM 2.5 BATH HOME WITH FINISHED BASEMENT IN POPULAR BURBERRY PLACE. THIS HOME FEATURES A COVERED FRONT PORCH, INVITING 2-STORY ENTRY, FORMAL LIVING ROOM & DINING ROOM LARGE KITCHEN HAS LOADS OF CABINETS,PANTRY,NAFCO F LOORS & BREAKFAST NOOK. FRPLC IN FAMILY RM. MASTER BATH HAS  TUB & SEPARATE SHOWER, 2 SINKS & WALK IN CLOSET. COMMUNITY POOL, TENNIS & PLAY AREA. THIS IS A MUST SEE!

Updated 3 Bed 2 Bath Brick Ranch home. Completely Updated Kitchen w/ Maple cabinets & new counter tops. Fresh paint, new fixtures & new carpet throughout.Great Location! Fully Fenced Backyard with Mini-Barn for Storage that has electricity running to it. Two Car Attached Garage Finished w/Workshop Area & Attic Access to more storage.

Fabulous, Family Home w/over 3900+sq ft + 5BR,FinBasment on Dble Cul-de-Sac,1/2acre+ Lotw/in Walk to Monon Trail!NEW Gourmet Kitch w/Finest Upgrades!Gas Stove w/Convection Oven!New Dishwasher&Microwave, Undermount Sink,Elite Line Freezer & Refrig.Over $6000 Appliances ALL STAY!NEW HARDWDS in Great Rm/Fam Rm w/Gas Fplc & Brick Hearth!Updates include: New Hot Water Htr&New AC! Use Main Flr BR w/Full Bath as Inlaw Qtrs.Y Main Flr Den! Formal Dining Rm w/Hdwds, Sunrm/All Season Rm w/Double Entry

Hard to find 3 Bd/2Ba home w/ open floor plan in the heart of Fishers all under 140k. Efficient kitchen includes appliances & opens up to breakfast nook area! Vaulted Ceiling in living room with plenty of room for family gatherings! Master suit is spacious w/huge walk-in closet, vaulted ceiling & plant shelves. Relax after a long day in the master bathroom w/ dbl sinks, garden tub & separate stand up shower. Oversized deck located off of the kitchen perfect for BBQ's & neighborhood get-togeths

SIMPLY IMMACULATE! THIS BETTER THAN NEW 2STY FEATURES OPEN, AIRY FLRPLAN. HUGE GR W/SOARING CLGS W/LOTS OF WINDOWS, FRPL, LR/DR, WELL EQUIPPED KIT/BK RM, WALK-IN PANTRY, LOFT AREA OPEN TO GR. BEAUTIFUL MBR SUIT E W/WHIRLPOOL TUB & WALK IN. FULL BSMT CURRENTLY USED AS BEDROOM/GAME ROOM READY TO BE FINISHED & MORE. ALL OF THIS ON SIMPLY GORGEOUS LOT W/MAT TREES, SCR POR, KOI POND & FOUNTAINS BACKING TO CREEK & TRAILS. THIS IS TRULY A PARKLIKE SETTING. YOU MUST SEE THIS HOME!

Spectacular 3 bed/2 baths home in popular Deer Path! Wait until you see the new updated kitchen (granite countertops, tile floors, etc.) Gorgeous!! Huge master closet was added in '09. Home features an office/playroom, vaulted GR, separate dining area off of kitchen. Plus look at the size of this lot (.28 acres which is very hard to find). Very private fenced in backyard. THIS IS A MUST SEE!

Fabulous, Hard to Find in Fishers: 5 Bedroom Bright & Airy Home w/Semi Finished Basement & 3 Car Side Load Garage on large Cul-de-Sac Lot! Sprawling Backyard and textured patio for Family Fun! Vaulted ceilings & Plant Shelves in Master Bedroom & Bath - Spa-like huge Garden Tub & Glass Shower! Unique plan with TWO Sets of Jack N Jill Bathrooms w/ dbl Sinks! Secluded & Tucked Away, yet adjacent to Geist Reservoir & Minutes to Shopping, Restaurants, Hamilton Town Center & HSE Schools!

Fishers Indiana is Voted #8: "Best Places to Live" by CNNMoney's List of America's Best Small Cities

Plus, Fishers is booming. Development abounds and fully 1,600 jobs were created here last year; major employers include Sallie Mae and medical device firm Roche Diagnostics.

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To Search for a Fishers Home for Sale or to Find a Fishers HOME to BUY, go to:  www.EveloTeam.com  to start your Fishers Home and Real Estate Search!

To Find out How Much Your Fishers Home is Worth, go to: www.MLSIndy.com to find out the general value of your Fishers Indiana home!

To get an Online Market Evaluation or Comparative Market Analysis of YOUR Fishers Home or Fishers Real Estate that you want to be For Sale, visit: www.IndyHomePrices.com

To find out how much your Fishers Neighborhood Homes are for Sale, go to: www.AreaMarketSnapshot.com

To speak with a Fishers top real estate agent or top real estate team, call The Evelo Team directly: 317-863-4663 .

It's official ... STAR POWER is being re-launched under new leadership! As a STAR POWER Star it's incredibly exciting to be involved in the continuation of STAR POWER into a new era of industry leadership.  Since you are a part of my database you automatically get $100 discount to this event.

The 2010 Conference has been booked and this years key note speaker is Dave Ramsey . I do not personally profit if you sign up on my recommendation, but if you try to sign up without going through me it is going to cost you extra money.  Use the link below to get the discount!

http://www.starpowerconference.com/register/discount

STAR POWER also has a new saying that fits perfectly with the organization's goals:

STAR POWER is ... Success Shared™.

I'm so proud to be a part of this extraordinary organization helping thousands of agents across the country learn how to be more successful, both professionally and personally.

I don't want you to miss out hearing such fabulous talent share from the heart on how they've created top real estate teams AND who would miss hearing Dave Ramsey LIVE and IN PERSON?!?

If you're interested in elevating your business, you should definitely look into going to STAR POWER Conference!

Again, the site to register is:  http://www.starpowerconference.com/register/discount

Backdating Purchase Agreements for Home Buyer Tax Credits = Criminal Fraud
by Shelley R. McCoy and John Q. Herrin

As a reminder, the Home Buyer Tax Credits are set to expire April 30, 2010. This means that buyers who wish to benefit from the tax credit must have an accepted binding purchase agreement as of that date.

With the tax credit deadline looming, however, home buyers or REALTORS® may be tempted to backdate post-April 30th purchase agreements. REALTORS® must resist this temptation or face severe criminal consequences.

Specifically, Title 26, Section 7206 of the United States Code, warns that any person who aids or assists in a fraudulent or false document in connection with any matter under the Internal Revenue laws is guilty of a felony and subject to:

(1) Imprisonment for not more than 3 years in a Federal prison;
 

(2) A fine of $250,000 for individuals or $500,000 for corporations; or
 

(3) Both

In fact, just last week, a Los Angeles REALTOR® pleaded guilty to federal tax charges after she helped five new home buyers fraudulently obtain the $8,000 credit. She also assisted five others in scamming the IRS under the Earned Income Tax Credit. As a result, the REALTOR® faces up to 50 years in prison and a $2.5 million fine.

Like the fraudulent LA REALTOR®, any Indiana REALTOR® who backdates a post-April 30th purchase agreement will be guilty of criminal tax fraud and subject to a lengthy prison term and pricey fine.

So, think before you backdate a purchase agreement: Is committing criminal fraud for an $8,000 or $6,500 tax credit worth risking your career, a prison sentence, and fine? Do not let a misguided desire to help your client ruin your life. Your agency duties do not require it, and the Code of Ethics and the law forbid it!   (**Taken from www.MIBOR.com )

A short sale can be an solution for homeowners who need to sell, and who owe more on their homes than they are worth.

In the past, it was rare for a bank or lender to accept a short sale. Today, however, due to market changes, banks and lenders have become much more negotiable when it comes to these transactions. Recent changes have also improved the chances of getting a short sale approved.

But to be technical, here's a more official definition:

• A homeowner is 'short' when the amount owed on his/her property is higher than current market value.
• A short sale occurs when a negotiation is entered into with the homeowner's mortgage company (or companies) to accept less than the full balance of the loan at closing. A buyer closes on the property, and the property is then 'sold short' of the total value of the mortgage.

For Homeowners to qualify for a short sale, they must fall into all of the following circumstances:

• Financial Hardship – There is a situation causing you to have trouble affording your mortgage.
• Monthly Income Shortfall – In other words: "You have more month than money." A lender will want to see that you cannot afford, or soon will not be able to afford your mortgage.
• Insolvency – The lender will want to see that you do not have significant liquid assets that would allow you to pay down your mortgage.

This seems simple enough, but it is a complicated process that takes the expertise of experienced professionals.  (Taken from CDPE.com website April 2010).

As a CDPE in your area, together, we can identify all possible options with you. And, when possible, as a CDPE we can assist you in the quick execution of a short sale transaction.   For more information or to schedule an appointment with The Evelo Team's Seller Department specializing in helping Homeowners consider the "Short Sale" option, call: 317-863-4663 x1006  or simply email: Sellers@EveloTeam.com

Exactly 2 months until tax day.  Don't wait until the last minute to scramble to find what your deductions may be. As a homeowner you may be able to deduct many home-related expenses. Use these tips to maximize your potential deductions.

Capital Gains with No Income Taxes - Once every two years, single homeowners can realize a tax-exempt profit of up to $250,000 or married homeowners who file jointly on their tax returns do not have to pay taxes on up to $500,000 of gains when they sell their primary residence. The seller must have owned and occupied the home as a principal residence during any two of the last five years.

Federal Tax Credits for Consumer Energy Efficiency - If you purchase an energy-efficient product or renewable energy system for your home, you may be eligible for a federal tax credit. This credit equals 30 percent of what a homeowner spends on eligible energy-saving improvements, up to a maximum tax credit of $1,500 for the combined 2009 and 2010 tax years. By spending as little as $5,000 before the end of the year on eligible energy-saving improvements, a homeowner can save as much as $1,500 on his or her 2009 federal income tax return. Due to limits based on tax liability, other credits claimed by a particular taxpayer and other factors, actual tax savings will vary. These tax savings are on top of any energy savings that may result.  Visit the IRS website for more information and specifics.

First-time home buyer credit - An $8000 tax credit is available to eligible taxpayers that have bought, are buying, or have entered into a binding contract to buy, a principal residence on or before April 30, 2010 and close on the home by June 30, 2010. You are considered a first-time home buyer as long as you did not own a home during the three years leading up to the purchase of your new home. Let The Evelo help you in buying your first home!

Moving expenses - If a move is connected with taking a new job that is at least 50 miles farther from your old home than your old job was, you can deduct travel and lodging expenses for you and your family and the cost of moving your household goods.

Deducting Real Estate Taxes - Real estate taxes are deductible in the year paid. They are generally reported on Form 1098, Mortgage Interest Statement, the annual statement from the financial institution holding your mortgage, or on your county real estate tax assessment statement. You should also deduct any prorated taxes collected from you at closing. These amounts are not always included on Form 1098, but may be itemized on your real estate
closing statement.

You should always consult a professional tax advisor for details on which deductions apply to you.

Contact The Evelo Team for your home buying/selling needs at 317-863-4663 or by email at Team@EveloTeam.com.

1.  Disassociate Yourself With Your Home.

• Make the mental decision to "let go" of your emotions and focus on the fact that soon this house will no longer be yours.
• Say goodbye to every room.
• Don't look backwards -- look toward the future.

2.  De-Personalize.

Pack up your personal items like pictures family heirlooms. Buyers can't see past your personal touches, and you don't want them to be distracted. You don't want to make any buyer ask, "I wonder what kind of people live in this home?" You want buyers to say, "I can see myself living here."  

3.  De-Clutter!

People collect an amazing quantity of junk. Consider this: if you haven't used it in over a year, you probably don't need it.

• If you don't need it, why not donate it or throw it away?
• Pack up those knickknacks.
• Clean off everything on kitchen counters.
• Put essential items used daily in a small box that can be stored in a closet when not in use.
• Think of this process as a head-start on the packing you will eventually need to do anyway.

4.  Rearrange Bedroom Closets and Kitchen Cabinets.

Buyers love to snoop and will open closets, drawers and cabinet doors. Think of the message it sends if items fall out or look messy. Now imagine what a buyer must think about you if they see everything organized. It means you probably take good care of the rest of the house as well.

• Organize the pantry.
• Clean out those junk drawers.
• Make sure you can actually walk into the walk-in closet. Line up shoes. Hang shirts together facing the same direction.

5.  Rent a Storage Unit.

Your home will show much better with less furniture. Remove pieces of furniture that block paths and walkways. Remove extra leaves from your dining room table to make the room appear larger. Leave just enough furniture in each room to showcase the room's purpose and plenty of room to move around. You don't want buyers scratching their heads and asking, "What is this room used for?"

6. Remove/Replace Favorite Items.

If you want to take window coverings, appliances or fixtures with you, remove them now. If the chandelier in your entryway is a family heirloom and is priceless to you, take it down. If a buyer never sees it, they won't want it. Once you tell a buyer they can't have an item, they will want it, and it could cost you your deal. Pack up those items and replace them, if necessary.

 7.  Make Minor Repairs.

• Paint your walls neutral colors. It is an inexpensive fix to really spruce up your home. (Don't give buyers any reason to remember your home as "the house with the ugly orange bathroom.")
• Replace cracked floor or counter tiles.
• Patch holes in walls.
• Fix leaky faucets.
• Replace burned-out light bulbs.
• If you've considered replacing a worn comforter, do so now!

 8.  Make the House Sparkle!

• Wash windows inside and out.
• Use a pressure washer and spray down sidewalks and exterior.
• Clean out cobwebs.
• Re-caulk tubs, showers and sinks.
• Polish chrome faucets and mirrors.
• Clean out the refrigerator.
• Vacuum daily.  
• Dust furniture, ceiling fan blades and light fixtures.
• Replace worn rugs.
• Hang fresh towels.
• Odors are a no-no! Clean out those litter boxes. Clean and air out any musty smelling areas.

 9.  Scrutinize.

• Go outside and open your front door. Stand there. Do you want to go inside? Does the house welcome you?
• Linger in the doorway of every single room and imagine how your house will look to a buyer.
• Examine carefully how furniture is arranged and move pieces around until it makes sense.
• Make sure window coverings hang level.
• Tune in to the room's statement and its emotional pull. Does it have impact and pizzazz?
• Does it look like nobody lives in this house? You're almost finished.

10.  Check Curb Appeal.

If a buyer won't get out of their agent's car because they doesn't like the exterior of your home, then you probably won't even get them inside.

• Keep the sidewalks and driveway clear.
• Mow the lawn.
• Paint faded window trim.
• Plant yellow flowers in flower beds or pots. Yellow evokes a buying emotion.
• Trim your bushes.
• Hang a wreath on the front door.

11.  Hire The Evelo Team ASAP!

And the Evelo Team with Keller Williams Realty wants to be the first to invite to join us at what we think will be the biggest event of the year in our real estate industry!

It's official ... STAR POWER is being re-launched under new leadership! We, Derek and Stephanie Evelo, as STAR POWER Stars are incredibly excited to be involved in the continuation of STAR POWER into a new era of industry leadership. 

Since you are a part of OUR database you automatically get $100 discount to this event!

YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS THIS ONE! 

We feel it's going to be the biggest event of the year in our real estate industry! 

The 2010 Conference has been booked and this years key note speaker is Dave Ramsey . I do not personally profit if you sign up on my recommendation, but if you try to sign up without going through me it is going to cost you extra money.  Us the link below to get the discount.

http://www.gostarpower.com/go?w=conference&p=a512

STAR POWER also has a new saying that fits perfectly with the organization's goals:

STAR POWER is ... Success Shared™.

I'm proud to be a part of this extraordinary organization helping thousands of agents across the country learn how to be more successful, both professionally and personally.

Agents interested in elevating their business should definitely look into going to STAR POWER Conference. Again, the site is:  http://www.gostarpower.com/go?w=conference&p=a512

To learn more, visit:    http://www.gostarpower.com/go?w=gostar&p=a512

or simply go to: https://www.gostarpower.com/join 

I'm proud to be a part of this extraordinary organization helping thousands of agents across the country learn how to be more successful, both professionally and personally.

Agents interested in elevating their business should definitely look into joining STAR POWER Club.

Again, the site is:  http://www.gostarpower.com/go?w=gostar&p=a512

STAR POWER is ... Success Shared™.

For more information, call: 317-863-4663 or email: Team@EveloTeam.com

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