Jim's Blog on Real Estate and Other Issues in Muncie and Delaware Co. IN

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The election is now only 10 days away and it will be a critical election for Muncie, IN residents. Running for re-election is an experienced mayor with a strong track record of accomplishment. She has not only operated within a very challenging budget but will finish her term with reserve funds f...
10/28/2011
The concept of seven deadly sins for people comes from the religious traditions of the Middle Ages and if commited will result in the detriment of the human soul. There are also seven deadly sins that homeowners commit that will result in the detriment of their property values. #1. Thinking you'r...
10/24/2011
Conduct Your Own Energy Audit A do-it-yourself energy audit can teach you how to be more energy efficient and make you a more-educated consumer should you decide to hire an expert. Read Visit houselogic.com for more articles like this. Copyright 2011 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
10/20/2011
Being in real estate I hear Realtors saying all the time that it's better to own than to rent.  I know that the general population thinks we say that just because we want to sell more houses.  So let's take a REAL LOOK at why it is better to own than rent. Set the stage:  The average price (mean...
10/18/2011
It's probably too early to get excited, but the third quarter 2011 residential real estate results for Delaware Co. In are in and we may have turned the corner. Third quarter unit sales were up nearly 3% over the same quarter in 2010 and it was the first time in the past 4 quarters that units sol...
10/10/2011
Why do some houses sell more quickly? People often ask me that and here's a tale of two homes, across the street from each other in Muncie, IN. that I think shows two of the reasons. Both houses are well kept and updated, yet one sold for full list price in 35 days and the other, while it's now "...
10/06/2011
 Let's expand the RR quiet zone. There's a lot of controversy in the City Council about the proposal for creating a downtown "quiet zone" where passing trains would be prohibited from sounding their horns at crossings. Currently they must do so by federal law unless that is over ridden by local s...
09/27/2011
Good News: Our local Star-Press business columnist wrote a nice article for yesterday's paper quoting sales statistics from the IN Assoc. of REALTORS, stating that the housing market in Delaware Co. is improving. We don't often get postive headlines and articles in the press, so it was great to s...
09/26/2011
Next year, the city of Muncie will be negotiating labor contracts with both the police and fire unions. In addition, the federal grant that paid to bring back 25 laid off firefighters will expire. In light of the federal government's budget reduction programs it seems unlikely to be renewed. Over...
09/22/2011
Here's a nice home, modestly priced, in a good location so what more could you ask? How about a second, 2 car garage, insulated and wired for just about any kind of workshop or hobby. Restore and keep a collector car. Store your boat or RV, the possibilites are many. Call me today and let me show...
09/20/2011
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