Brookston, Indiana Nichols Subdivision 3 bedroom 2 bath home for sale with fireplace and two car garage is now a closed sale!                            BOUGHT  !!!    Congratulations to our out of town buyer, Joyce on her perseverance in dealing with the Fannie Mae asset manager who repeatedly delayed her contractual rights to a full home inspection.   We set a record on inspection extensions and we wore them out with a price reduction of 29% to agree to their final closing date in less than 24 hours.    Thanks for your patience Joyce, and it is exciting to know that you are already turning this vacant and neglected house into your new home!  Thanks for your loyalty and being a well prepared buyer! If you are looking to buy a home in the Greater Lafayette, Indiana area and seek rea... 01/01/2015

      Brookston IN Apple Popcorn Festival      Saturday, September 20, 2014 from 7 A.M. till 6 P.M.   The 36th annual  Brookston Apple Popcorn Festival is once again upon us and today the town was swarming with early festival goers who were attending garage sales all around town.  Come celebrate the Apple Popcorn Festival in Brookston, which is less than 20 minutes from West Lafayette on Highway 43 North during the day tomorrow!  Some of the events offered:   ***  apple bobbing ***  5K and 10K race with awards ***  apple dessert contest ***  pizza eating contest ***  over 200 booths with crafts and local food entrees ***  countless homes with yard and garage sales   If you want to enjoy a fun filled day and sample great food and take in creative and artistic crafts come to the 36th Annu... 09/19/2014

    Brookston Indiana 47923 Homes for Sale that closed First Half of 2014   Market Report Brookston home sales     Brookston, Indiana 47923 is located about 20 minutes north of West Lafayette on Highway 43 just across the White County line.  Brookston is a small town with a vibrant little business district that includes several restaurants, banks, and locally owned businesses.   2014 Market Report Numbers homes for sale that closed by June 30th.   Number of sales:   14   (12) Foreclosures:  5   (5) Average Sales price:  $63,175   ($71,681) Median Sales price:  $57,125  ($59,313) Average Days on Market:  129  (38) Median Days on Market:  84  (22) Data is from LBOR MLS data and is believed accurate but not guaranteed. (Numbers in red are from the same period of time a year ago)    Brookst... 07/12/2014

After looking at the stats for our area for the 1st qtr, there is good and bad news.  The good news is that properties in Monticello city limits saw an increase in average sale price of 8% over this time last year.  There were fewer homes sale, but the days on market was less than last year.  This might be proof that First Time Home Buyers are realizing this is a great time to buy. However, Rural Monticello, Lake Shafer and Lake Freeman are still seeing decreases.  But 1st quarter stats on lake property can be skewed a bit due to what kind of winter we had.  Although, I don't have an explanation for the Rural Monticello market.  It will definately be an area to watch going into this next quarter. 04/08/2009

Today, I had a gentleman stop in my office that was trying to get people to voice their opinion on Healthcare Issues.  His firm then takes all the signatures and sends them to each persons' congressman. A question he asked was "If your congressman walked in right now and gave you a minute of his time to listen, what would you say to him about health care reform in our country?" I thought for a moment and replied that I would say that even though healthcare in our country is a very important issue, I want you to drop the party lines and fix the economy.  Don't play blame game, don't throw money at particular companies or institutions and hoping that magically fixes it.  But at the same time don't sit on your hands and over analyize it either." There is a fix out there.  I don't know what... 04/03/2009

Now that 2008 is behind us, it is time that we focus on 2009.  I don't believe that we have seen the end of the current economic situation, but I do feel that we will see the bottom this year.  Meaning that we will eventually be able to put this behind us and move on. In my next few posts, I will touch on how my local markets, including the Lakes, faired in 2008. 01/19/2009

Just to let everyone know, I am no longer with Zook Realty.  I decided to change direction and effective Oct 1, I opened Koppelmann Real Estate.  I have a small office in downtown Monticello.  This gives me the chance to do what I truly love with real estate - work with sellers and buyers.  This change will also allow me to better service my clients.  I am very excited with this new direction and will hopefully update my blog more often as well. 11/08/2008

Organize Your Documents A properly documented loan application makes your loan process go smoothly. This checklist will help you gather your paperwork. Complete and sign the residential loan application, Form 1003, and the attached loan info sheet, credit authorization and fair lending notice. Page 5 of the application is a continuation page in case you need additional space for your assets or liabilities. If you make a mistake while filling out the application cross it out, and make a change. Do NOT use whiteout. If you are salaried: provide W-2's for the previous two years and one month of pay-stubs. If you are self-employed, provide tax returns for the previous two years, including all schedules, and a YTD profit and loss statement. (Note: provide copies of all requested documents. D... 08/27/2008

Erin Romanski and The Romanski Group | Keller Williams Realty | erin@romanskigroup.com | 765-532-6148 8294 US Highway 231, Brookston, IN Great ranch on 1.35 acres! 4BR/2BA Single Family House offered at $150,000 Year Built 2007 Sq Footage Unspecified Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size 1.35 acres HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Fantastic setting on 1.35 acres in Brookston and located just 17 miles to Lafayette and Monticello with easy access to I-65. This spacious ranch was completely rebuilt in 2007 and offers four bedrooms, two full bathrooms with nearly 2,000 square feet. Quality features throughout including beautiful hardwood floors and natural woodwork thoughout the entire home. Plenty of room to entertain in the huge great room with b... 06/20/2008

Erin Romanski and The Romanski Group | Keller Williams Realty | 765-807-7121 7343 S. 300 E., Brookston, IN Absolutely stunning custom built ranch on 2.5 acres with a 32x56 pole barn. 4BR/2.5BA Single Family House offered at $325,000 Year Built 2002 Sq Footage 2,725 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Floors 1 Parking Unspecified Lot Size 2.5 acres HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Absolutely stunning custom built ranch on 2.5 acres with a 32x56 pole barn. Fine attention to detail is seen throughout. The handsome foyer offers an elegant entry into a home filled with fine architectural details. The great room features cathedral ceilings, a stunning wood burning fireplace flanked by custom mantle and a built-in entertainment center (fireplace has open flu for wood also). The large gou... 06/06/2008

Erin Romanski and The Romanski Group | Keller Williams Realty | 765-807-7121 7343 S. 300 E., Brookston, IN Absolutely stunning custom built ranch on 2.5 acres with a 32x56 pole barn. 3 Bdrm Single Family House offered at $325,000 Year Built 2002 Sq Footage 2,725 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Floors 1 Parking Unspecified Lot Size 2.5 acres HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Absolutely stunning custom built ranch on 2.5 acres with a 32x56 pole barn. Fine attention to detail is seen throughout. The handsome foyer offers an elegant entry into a home filled with fine architectural details. The great room features cathedral ceilings, a stunning wood burning fireplace flanked by custom mantle and a built-in entertainment center (fireplace has open flu for wood also). The large gourme... 05/05/2008

Erin Romanski and The Romanski Group | Keller Williams Realty | 765-807-7121 7343 S. 300 E., Brookston, IN Absolutely stunning custom built ranch on 2.5 acres with a 32x56 pole barn. 3 Bdrm Single Family House offered at $325,000 Year Built 2002 Sq Footage 2,725 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Floors 1 Parking Unspecified Lot Size 2.5 acres HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Absolutely stunning custom built ranch on 2.5 acres with a 32x56 pole barn. Fine attention to detail is seen throughout. The handsome foyer offers an elegant entry into a home filled with fine architectural details. The great room features cathedral ceilings, a stunning wood burning fireplace flanked by custom mantle and a built-in entertainment center (fireplace has open flu for wood also). The large gourme... 04/04/2008

Beautiful 6 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 story lake front home on 1.25 acres on Lake Shafer. The main level boasts an 8 person jacuzzi sunk in the floor, 1 full bath with shower, kitchen with Corian countertops, great room with stone woodburning fireplace and has log cabin wall interior, the eating area has hardwood floors & a wall of windows with a wonderful view of the lake with double doors that open to a 25x16 deck and Viking gas grill that stays! The upper level has 6 bedrooms & a full bath with 2 person jacuzzi tub & shower. The lower is a walk out basement with full windows & double doors that lead out to another 25x20 deck & stairs down to the yard & lake front. The lower level is partially finished for entertaining / gameroom & the other half is laundry & storage. All appliances stay! Sc... 04/04/2008

Erin Romanski and The Romanski Group | Keller Williams Realty | 765-807-7121 7343 S. 300 E., Brookston, IN Absolutely stunning custom built ranch on 2.5 acres with a 32x56 pole barn. 3 Bdrm Single Family House offered at $325,000 Year Built 2002 Sq Footage 2,725 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Floors 1 Parking Unspecified Lot Size 2.5 acres HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Absolutely stunning custom built ranch on 2.5 acres with a 32x56 pole barn. Fine attention to detail is seen throughout. The handsome foyer offers an elegant entry into a home filled with fine architectural details. The great room features cathedral ceilings, a stunning wood burning fireplace flanked by custom mantle and a built-in entertainment center (fireplace has open flu for wood also). The large gourme... 03/02/2008

Erin Romanski and The Romanski Group | Keller Williams Realty | 765-807-7121 7343 S. 300 E., Brookston, IN Absolutely stunning custom built ranch on 2.5 acres with a 32x56 pole barn. 3 Bdrm Single Family House offered at $325,000 Year Built 2002 Sq Footage 2,725 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Floors 1 Parking Unspecified Lot Size 2.5 acres HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Absolutely stunning custom built ranch on 2.5 acres with a 32x56 pole barn. Fine attention to detail is seen throughout. The handsome foyer offers an elegant entry into a home filled with fine architectural details. The great room features cathedral ceilings, a stunning wood burning fireplace flanked by custom mantle and a built-in entertainment center (fireplace has open flu for wood also). The large gourme... 02/17/2008

7343 S. 300 E.Absolutely stunning custom built ranch on 2.5 acres with a 32x56 pole barn.Type: Single Family HomeLocation: BrookstonPrice: $325,000Get more information >Call The Romanski Group today at (765) 532-6148 to see these or any other listing currently for sale!  Relocating to the area - request a FREE relocation guide and Homes Book.  Needing School information - request a School report today!Visit us on the web at www.RomanskiGroup.com to see all listings in the Lafayette MLS!  01/23/2008

REFINANCE CALCULATORHelps you determine if you will benefit by refinancingDEBT CONSOLIDATION CALCULATORShows you how a refinance can reduce your monthly payments Are You Throwing Good Money Down The Drain??? "How You Can Get Debt-Free Fast And Escape From Financial Prison"Important Information About Your Home Mortgage:Now, maybe you're not losing a million bucks a year, but I'm willing to bet you are losing a small fortune! And I want to help you put that money back into your pocket, where it belongs.My name is David Mennen and I am a home mortgage, cost-reductionexpert.  I call it "financial prison" because even though we do live in the greatest country in the world, even people with good incomes, who are buying their homes, wind up in "financial prison" - mostly because of what banker... 08/16/2007

Recent advances in technology have helped to streamline and improve the lives of people all over the world. With a swipe of the card we can rent movies and pay for gas. We can use the internet to find better deals on new and used items. We can even go online and order a pizza to be delivered in less than an hour. All of these conveniences that we enjoy are made possible through the use of computers to capture, store, and reproduce data. This same information management technology that we use everyday to enhance our lives is also used by criminals to commit identity theft. The good news is that there are some simple precautions that you can make to minimize your exposure to this type of crime. Identity theft is the use of personal identifying information such as birth date, social securi... 08/14/2007

 Wanna know a little secret? There is an ingenious method you can use, to pay off your 30 year fixed rate loan, in 23 years or less. It's straightforward, simple, and easy to understand. In this article, we're going to explore this little known secret, and we'll provide several examples of how it works, a few methods on how to implement, along with some information on where to go and how to get started. #1 Accelerated Payments: By accelerating the payment structure on your loan, the life of the loan is reduced: In a normal 30 year fixed rate loan situation, your monthly payment is applied towards principle and interest. It is amortized over the course of 30 years. So any money above and beyond your normal payment is applied solely towards the principle of the loan.By reducing the princi... 08/14/2007

Mortgage Soup Looking for home mortgage loans can get confusing with the alphabet soup of mortgage loans programs available today. Most of these programs are just variations of fixed rate and adjustable rate mortgage loans. These loans can be structured to meet your financial needs, and most are available in 15 or 30-year terms. Your long-term plans play an important part in selecting the right type of loan, use these general guidelines to help you as you shop for home mortgage loans. Fixed Rate Mortgage - If you're going to be staying in your home for at least 7 years, consider a fixed rate. This loan's interest rate is fixed for the life of the loan or term - 15, 20 or 30 years. Usually the shorter the term, the lower the interest rate. This type of loan is amortized - both the princi... 08/14/2007