We are in a price war and a beauty contest. I want you all to know we’re still selling homes quickly and right on the money. Full price offers…the whole bit. We got almost 90 buyer leads last week! People are buying houses! That’s good news. Keep in mind that our market is intolerant of a home that’s difficult to show ("Can you come tomorrow? Today isn’t a good day for me to show the home…") or improper pricing.

Please read the lastest article in Journal and Courier where the media asked me for some candid comments on the real estate market in Greater Lafayette. I linked to it below. We got to talk about the market, new construction and more. Let me know if you have any questions!

As most people have noticed, Lafayette and West Lafayette have both seen much new construction in recent years. When building a home, you should have the soil on the construction site tested for plasticity to determine how it will change under different moisture conditions. Your agent knows who to call and how to make your purchase contingent on this type of issue. This is important because some soil is so "plastic" that (if the condition is not corrected) it can actually break concrete floors, crack the walls and destroy the foundation of your home. Highly plastic soil is sometimes referred to as "fat clay" that swells excessively and loses stability when it becomes wet. Fine-grained soils that contain a high percentage of clay are greatly affected by water, turning to mud when it rains and undergoing large volume changes-sometimes up to 40 or 50 percent, as the soil dries. Not only do clays swell and lose stability when they become wet, but they also retard the drainage of water. If plastic soil is found on your building site, the ground must be over-excavated and replaced with clean gravel. Homebuilders often choose not to include a basement, or to protect the basement walls from excess moisture by surrounding them with a layer of gravel. A fine-grained clay-filled soil with a high plasticity index may require considerable treatment, especially if used in a moist location.

Nearly a quarter acre each, these new wooded lots just opened up last week. If you’re looking for a new home site in West Lafayette but still want to be close to town, there are not a lot of options available. These lots are within 10 minutes of Purdue campus and available immediately! Just see us for details…

Imagine having more space than you’ve ever had before and still staying within your budget! This particular builder model is a must see for anyone who thinks it’s not possible for them to own a new home. We walk our clients through the entire process step-by-step.

This amazing new floorplan is available from the builder in West Lafayette, within minutes of Purdue. It is a must see…this game room functions as an entire second living room. If you’d like more space, it’s more affordable than you might think!

Building a new home has always presented a dizzying array of obstacles. Homeowners in West Lafayette now have more options to pave the way for them. Consider a 3000+ square foot home, beautifully appointed, on a quarter acre lot for under $200k. Everyday we help clients get the best price on their new home!