Indianapolis Real Estate News And Information From HomeToIndy.com

First time home buyers in Indianapolis have been given a great opportunity to buy a home! Changes on Friday in the first time tax credit and Indiana Housing have created a perfect storm for home buyers who have been trying to take advantage of the tax credit, which ends on December 1, 2009.

If you have never owned a home or it’s been three years since you have owned a home, you could qualify and buy your home this year.  Changes to Tax Credit HUD announced on Friday the first time home buyer tax credit can now be used up front for closing costs, points, buying down interest rate and additional downpayment. You don’t have to wait to file your taxes to receive the credit.

Changes to IHCDA...

A client recently called to ask whether they need to obtain a 'certified' copy of their deed. She had received a letter from National Deed Service stating she could should get a Certified copy of her deed, how important the document is, since it's evidence the property was transferred to her. All she has to do is send $59.50 to obtain this important document. RIPOFF!

This company feeds on peoples fears that they may not have the proper documentation proving ownership of their home. They use official sounding language: RE: Marion County Recorder Document #xxxxxxx and state The US Government Federal Citizen Information Center website...

Ground has broken on the new roundabout at County Road 100N and Dan Jones in Avon, giving the city it’s third roundabout. Now, we have the rules.

Nothing is ever as simple as it seems; you merge into the roundabout and get off at the appropriate turn, Right? Maybe! Recently codified rules of the roundabouts were adopted by the Town of Avon and improper use can result in a $170.00 ticket.

Approach – when approaching the roundabout, you must yield to both lanes of traffic – of course this means you may never make it into the roundabout.

Exiting – Turn on your right turn signal  – no left turns allowed Roundabout only runs counter-clockwise –...

Being a fairly astute user of the online media universe, I applaud the Town of Avon for their latest efforts in keeping the citizens informed of the local Town Council Meetings through the use of YouTube.

Visit the Town of Avon's YouTube page. Now you don’t have to miss the results of a Town Council Meeting. Keep track of the issues which involve you, your community and Town Issues in Avon, Indiana.

Seven Indianapolis areas will receive federal funds earmarked for neighborhood revitalization. $29 million will be used to counteract the effects of foreclosures in neighborhoods located within the city of Indianapolis.

The city of Indianapolis has been successful in the revitalization of several historic neighborhoods in the downtown area, including the Old Northside, Lockerbie Square and Fall Creek Place to name a few.

Which neighborhoods have received the federal funding?

Concord Community Development Corp – This area of Indianapolis lies North of Hanna, South of Washington Street, East of White River and west of Madison Ave/I-65.

Englewood Community Development Corporation – Not as much a neighborhood, but a community developed by Englewood Christion Church which has help to reestablish the...

A beautiful Arts and Crafts style home, located in Mapleton Fall Creek, has been tastefully remodeled while retaining the original charachter of the home.

This area of revitalization in north Indianapolis features large homes built in the late 1800’s to early 1900’s. The home is currently being offered as a short sale at $59,900.

If you have a little patience, you will reap the rewards of owning this wonderful Indianapolis home in an up and coming Indianapolis Historic Neighborhood. Home features over 3100 square feet, four large bedrooms, remodeled kitchen,...