Michael Taylor
Michael Taylor is the broker/owner of Red Door Real Estate in Indianapolis Indiana. You can visit his Indianapolis Real Estate site to learn more about the Indianapolis real estate market. Michael Taylor specializes in Carmel Real Estate, Fishers real estate and Geist Real Estate the nothern suburbs of the Indianapolis area.
Articles by Michael Taylor
February 17, 2010
There are many homes across the United States that have septic tanks and they do not use the public waste disposal system. A septic tank is a private onsite system that collects the waste from your home including the sink, toilets and showers. The waste is accumulated in the septic tank which holds ...
February 17, 2010
Many property buyers are weary of the term "as is" home because they don´t know what to expect. An "as is" home simply means that you are buying a property with no warranties. So after the purchase has been made, if you find something wrong with the house, for instance if you need to undertake major renovation work to fix a faulty plumbing system or a leaky roof; the expenditure will have to be incurred by you and not the seller. So does this mean that you are getting a raw deal when buying an "as is" home and that the seller can simply cheat you by making temporary repairs that hide the major faults?
February 04, 2010
Many buyers often wonder if spending money for a home inspection is really a worthwhile investment when purchasing Fishers real estate. If you are a home buyer and are wondering about the efficacy of a home inspection, think of it this way; you could either spend a few hundred for a home inspection today or you could spend a few thousand later repairing damages that you were not aware of when you bought the home.
February 04, 2010
In these trying economic times home owners are finding it increasingly difficult to meet their monthly mortgage payment. Rampant unemployment and increasing interest rates has led to an astounding number of foreclosures in the country. Despite all their efforts, home owners cannot make their payments and finally accept foreclosure as an imminent fate or resort to selling their homes. There are two ways for homeowners to save their home one is refinancing and the other is home loan modification.
February 04, 2010
With no signs of the economic downturn dissipating, there is certainly no dearth of homes for sale in the market. Unfortunately the same cannot be said for the buyers. So if you are putting your home up for sale, it is imperative to take special measures to attract the attention of potential buyers....
December 29, 2009
The Fishers IN real estate market is looking increasingly gloomy and even seasoned real estate agents are finding it difficult to get buyers for homes listed with them. At the same time many sellers are reluctant to pay the exorbitant commissions to real estate agents. So if you want to sell your home FSBO in the Fishers IN home market, here are a few marketing tips that will help.
December 29, 2009
The economic turmoil has brought along with it times of extreme financial uncertainty. People who have spent the better part of their lives working for blue chip companies and fundamentally strong establishments cannot be sure if they will be able to hold on to their jobs for long. So let's analyze the factors that stand against and in favor of this argument.
December 15, 2009
There is certainly no dearth of home sellers in the market today given the worrisome economic situation but the same cannot be said about buyers. With the number of buyers decreasing each day a home owner may find it difficult to sell their home; so here are a few tips on how to sell your home in a tough real estate market.
December 15, 2009
Even though the Indianapolis real estate and financial markets are in a pretty bad shape this is the prefect time to make some money by flipping homes which are now available dirt cheap. If you have the means to make an investment and can hold on to it for a few months to a year or two, you can easily make a killing by flipping a house.
December 03, 2009
A land contract is essentially an agreement between the seller and the purchaser whereby the purchaser agrees to sell the house to the buyer in return for regular monthly installments while retaining the title or the deeds of the house till the entire agreed upon amount has been paid by the purchaser to the buyer. Land contracts are very common across the US and are also known as ´installment sale agreement´.
November 25, 2009
With the economic turmoil still looming large there are numerous people losing their homes to foreclosures. The only silver lining to this cloud is for buyers who are looking for good real estate deals in the form of foreclosed properties. Buying a foreclosed home is indeed an extremely profitable v...
November 18, 2009
It is important to remember that the rule of averages states that only about two in every ten short sales inevitably close. This is because regardless if a piece of property is listed well under the market value of a neighborhood, the seller's bank is still not under any obligation to agree to an offer or sell the property.
October 29, 2009
Short sales can work out to the advantage of many buyers, but you must know the details and educate yourself before you enter into one.
October 29, 2009
As a buyer of real estate you truly are in a market where you can have your pick and probably name your price as well. You may be able to find your dream home and pay well below market value if you know what to look for.
October 20, 2009
The market is hot today for anyone who has the cash and the investment background for buying real estate. The current housing crisis has provided a huge inventory of homes that have been foreclosed upon for you to choose from and you will find that whether you are looking for a new home for yoursel...
October 09, 2009
If you are in the market for buying a new house, you probably are wondering if you should work with a real estate agent when it comes to searching for your new house.
October 09, 2009
A Rent-to-Own option is for those people who do not qualify for a loan because of bad credit or finances and allows them a certain period of time to essentially "bet on themselves." This method of working your way towards homeownership is one that is good for many people, but also carries some level of risk.
October 09, 2009
Many people dream of building a house; customizing each room and the particulars that go into each part of the house can be very exciting. However, what most people do not know is that you can not only do this in a spec home, but there are qualities about this sort of home that simply cannot happen with a home that is constructed on the worksite.
July 08, 2009
Through careful examination and education you can choose the mortgage broker that will make you most comfortable with the documents you sign and the financing you receive. You can rest assured that you will have the knowledge that will allow you to breathe easy in the home of your dreams.
June 18, 2009
Buying a new home is a daunting task in itself. Your may keep on hunting for ages and still not find anything that fits into your individual requirements. Whatever you come across can involve a lot of modifications that can cost you a fortune, in addition to the hassles involved in getting things done to your liking.
February 07, 2009
As any savy investor knows, when it comes to real estate, you always have to follow the policy of buying low and selling high. Now obviously, you cannot even think about entering into the real estate business if you plan to buy high and expect to sell higher because the chances of you making some profits is relatively low.
September 02, 2008
Making an investment in real estate in Indianapolis is one of the best ways of investing your hard earned money. Investments can be made in order to capitalize on price appreciation of the property or for the rental income that can be generated from the property.
May 29, 2008
Carmel and neighboring Fishers are one of the fastest growing cities in the state and the nation. Carmel is located just a short distance north of Indianapolis and is attracting real estate investors like never before.
May 03, 2008
There are many ways through which you can find a good home inspector. You can call the estate offices in your area for details and references of home inspectors. You can also ask your friends and acquaintances for recommendations as they may have used the services of a home inspector at some time.
April 18, 2008
If you are moving and are interested in buying a home for yourself, there are many ways in which you can grab a bargain on your new home.
March 25, 2008
Real estate investment is one of the most important and biggest purchases you will ever make, and it also involves extensive thinking and planning. If you are a first time buyer you need to be aware of property prices, negotiation techniques, financing options, mortgage rates, and many other things before you make an informed decision.
March 14, 2008
In order to be able to negotiate a perfect real estate deal you must make sure that your negotiation proceeds in line with the under mentioned principles.
March 03, 2008
Buying a house is a major decision of your life. It is not something that you can afford to take lightly. You must be well informed as to how to go about your search for a new home. Finding your dream home can be a stressful process. To understand what to look for, you first need to determine wh...
February 14, 2008
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October 02, 2007
1) Leave - This is THE most important thing you can do as a seller. Nothing will make a potential buyer feel more uncomfortable than you being in the house. If the buyers like the house then they are picturing themselves living in the house, picturing if their furniture will fit in the house, and pi...