Featured Home of the Week/ Elberfeld

9511 Fisherville / Elberfeld / Tastefully decorated 2 story home with a wonderful wrap around front porch plus a large back porch to sit on and enjoy the day situated on 2.6 acres with a 2.5 car attached garage. Floor plan features a formal living and formal dining room plus a family room with door to the porch that is open to the fully applianced kitchen with cheery white cabinets, breakfast bar, and laundry closet. Call For Your Appt Today!
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Janice Miller / janice.miller@era.com

Featured Home of the Week / 766 W Eble Rd / 27 Acres

766 W Eble Rd / Boonville IN / Unique Contemporary home / 27 Acres with a Lake! / Work at home!

Nestled among a canopy of trees on 27 private acres including the lake!!! Floor to ceiling windows and a full length deck make for a gorgeous view of the woods and lake. 3,120 sq ft basement with 10ft. ceilings, garage door, half bath, kitchenette, heating and air, phone lines, (3) 200 amp electric service plus much more provides the perfect work space. Upper level has offices, kitchen, full bath and private entrance that can be easily turned into an apartment to rent out or use as an in-law suite, temporary housing or enlarging main space for family use. Main living space offers a living room and family room sharing a see thru fireplace, formal dining room and kitchen with skylight. The main level master has 2 walk in closets and master bath with a 2 person Jacuzzi. Upper level has 3 bedrooms and a full bath to complete this must see home. Property is on 5 parcels. E on 66, N on Yankeetown 2 miles, East on Eble 1 mile.

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Call Janice today for details or to schedule your personal showing.

Janice Miller

ERA First Advantage Realty

812-453-0779

janice.miller@era.com

July 4th, 2009

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA!!!

Featured Home of the Week / 416 Kirkwood Dr

416 Kirkwood / MLS #165848

Good Floor Plan and in the process of some remodeling. Updates include new travertine tile flooring, new kitchen cabinets and stainless appliances, crown molding, new sink and vanities with granite counter tops, upper level replacement windows,new hot water heater, new heating and air and hardwood flooring. There is a main level master suite and an upper level master suite! Other features inc: Screened Porch, laundry with storage, a bonus room

that could be bdrm 5 and New white vinyl privacy fence with an above ground pool!

CLICK HERE FOR A VISUAL TOUR

Janice Miller

ERA First Advantage Realty

812-453-5000

Email: janice.miller@era.com

NEW LISTING IN HALSTON

9061 Halston Circle / Newburgh

Check out this lovely well designed Brick Ranch Home, conveniently located in beautiful Halston Manor! Contact Linda at 812-568-5835

One owner home with superb craftmanship, style and excellent quality! 25' X 14' Bonus room and walk-in attic storage. Split bedroom design, Great Room, Formal Dining Room, Lovely Kitchen with Island and opens to the nice wooden deck overlooking a lush, green backyard with newly planted trees. You'll enjoy the convenient location of Halston Manor - just minutes from Evansville's eastside and Gateway Medical community, and you'll enjoy being in a smaller, friendly neighborhood. The neighborhood lake with its beautiful fountain is located in the middle of Halston Manor.

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Contact: Janice Miller

ERA First Advantage Realty

812-453-5000

Email: janice.miller@era.com

Signs of RE Turnaround

More Signs of a Real Estate Turnaround

Housing confidence is up amid increasing evidence that the market is turning around. The Adversity Index from MSNBC.com and Moody’s Economy.com reported signs of a turnaround in 33 of the nation’s metro areas. While that’s less than 10 percent of all metro areas, it’s still significant, says economist Andrew Gledhill of Economy.com. "There are signs out there that builders are growing modestly more confident about their prospects,” he says.

Vallejo, Calif., where housing starts are up 440 percent compared to a year ago, leads the list of improving metros. In Longview, Tex., housing starts increased 263 percent. Others metros at the top of the list are Lawrence, Kan.; Ann Arbor, Mich.; Kokomo, Ind.; and Clarksville, Tenn.

Housing prices are also increasing in 140 metro areas compared to a year ago. The greatest increase was in Elmira, N.Y., where prices were up 10 percent compared to a year ago.

Source: MSNBC, Bill Dedman (06/19/2009)

For information on a turnaround in our Local Market, contact me . . . Janice Miller
Broker
ERA First Advantage Realty
812-453-5000
janice.miller@era.com

Featured Home of the Week / 4011 Hare Ct

4011 Hare Ct / MLS #165859

WOW!!! Immaculate updated and beautifully decorated home has a stunning backyard filled with lush landscaping including a delightful gold fish pond with fall and gorgeous water lilies (that are now in bloom), stone pathways meandering through all the different garden spots and extra grilling patio. Unusual Ranch with FOUR Bedrooms!!! The Kitchen offers oak cabinetry, NEW granite counter tops and sink, tile backsplash, up lighting on the top of cabinets and cabinet pantry.

This is a DO NOT MISS THIS ONE! Click Here for a Visual Tour!

Janice Miller

ERA First Advantage Realty

812-453-5000

Email: janice.miller@era.com

When you want your Home Successfully SOLD

Some Success's are hard to measure, while others are easy. . . successful real estate transactions can often be quite easy. Success happens when a SOLD sign rider is placed on your yard sign.

And. . . having that occur as quickly as possible is the goal of every real estate agent and every home seller.

Undoubtedly you have heard the old saying "there's a hard way" and "there's an easy way" to do something. The hard way to get the "SOLD" sign up there is to try and sell it yourself. The easy way is to use the services of a real estate sales professional . . . someone who possesses the skills to get the job done! And, to get the job done quickly with as much return to you as the market will bear!

Unlike doctor's and other professionals, your Realtor does not get paid until your home is "SOLD"! And . . . his or her's commission is directly dependent on the amount your home sells for. So, that's a LOT of motivation for YOUR REALTOR to do a great job for you and get as much as the market will bear!

So, save you and your family a lot of headaches and frustration . . . When you are ready to sell . . . Call "Your Single Solution Agent" Janice Miller Today

812-453-5000

ERA Real Estate Professionals

SIX REASONS FOR BUYERS TO WORK WITH AN ERA REAL ESTATE SALES PROFESSIONAL

1. ERA® real estate professionals have detailed knowledge about the communities in which they sell properties. Whether you need information about neighborhoods, city services, or even sources of financing for your home, look to your ERA real estate professional first.
   
2. Nobody uses cutting-edge technology and innovation to show you more homes that are right for you than an ERA® real estate professional. ERA Real Estate- unlike other real estate companies — was founded on providing its customers with online, interactive and value-added resources that are unmatched in real estate today. Beyond subscribing to your local MLSs, your hometown ERA® office is linked to every other ERA® office across the world via ERA.com. What's more, ERA.com allows you to search for homes from coast to coast.
   
3. ERA® real estate is committed to customer service. Every ERA® broker and sales professional has participated in the most comprehensive, service-oriented training in the real estate industry. Their service to you is backed by a powerful national referral and relocation network, as well as thousands of other ERA® offices nationwide.
   
4. Your ERA® real estate specialist offers the ERA® Home Protection Plan®. This warranty covers unexpected repair expenses for many of your new home's major mechanical systems and components if they break down, and delivers the peace of mind that service is always just a phone call away.
   


5. ERA Real Estate — Always There For You® The commitment behind this tagline comes naturally to ERA real estate professionals, who often say that the most rewarding aspect of their work is the chance to help people. That means we'll listen carefully to you, then work hard to help you find the home that matches all your needs — and your dreams.
   
6. Only an ERA® real estate professional can offer you the ERA® Sellers Security® Plan that guarantees the sale of your current home.* For those sellers that need to sell their current home before buying a new home, the ERA® Sellers Security® Plan can provide a qualified seller a guaranteed sale and closing date on their old home. The ERA® offer puts you in a better negotiating position than other buyers who may still have a house to sell. * Certain terms, costs and limitations apply.

Featured Home of the Week / 8966 Camelot Dr

8966 Camelot Dr / MLS 165472

Very nice, clean, well maintained and tastefully decorated Ranch in a lovely Newburgh neighborhood. Great Room with gas log fireplace, Large kitchen with Oak Cabinetry, Pantry and spacious breakfast nook with a door onto the covered patio. Dining room with pocket door is being used as a den. Check this out on the Visual Tour!

Contact: Janice Miller
ERA First Advantage Realty
812-453-5000
Email: janice.miller@era.com

Saving Money Discount Coupons

Valuable Coupons for our ERA Market Area

In todays market place, we all look for ways to save money. . . so, I have put together some discount coupons for buyers and sellers. For more information about buying and selling real estate in Evansville / Newburgh, Indiana, contact "Your Single Solution Agent" ~ Janice Miller

Pending Home Sales Increase Nearly 7 Percent

Pending Home Sales Increase Nearly 7 Percent
The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contracts signed in April, rose 6.7 percent to 90.3 from a reading of 84.6 in March, and is 3.2 percent above April 2008 when it was 87.5. Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, says buyers are responding to very favorable market conditions. “Housing affordability conditions have been at historic highs, but now the $8,000 first-time buyer tax credit is beginning to impact the market,” he says. “Since first-time buyers must finalize their purchase by November 30 to get the credit, we expect greater activity in the months ahead, and that should spark more sales by repeat buyers.

”Geographical Breakdown Northeast: The Pending Home Sales Index shot up 32.6 percent to 78.9 in April and is 0.8 percent above a year ago.
Midwest: The index rose 9.8 percent to 90.4 and is 11.1 percent above April 2008.
South: The index slipped 0.2 percent to 93 in April but is 3.5 percent higher than a year ago.
West: The index rose 1.8 percent to 94.8 but is 2.9 percent below April 2008. NAR President Charles McMillan says there are numerous buyer assistance programs around the country. “Some states are offering bridge loans that allow first-time buyers to use the tax credit for downpayment and closing costs, but there are many other local government and nonprofit programs available to buyers, depending on location,” McMillan says.

Last week, HUD announced that qualifying buyers can use the tax credit for closing costs on FHA loans, to buy down the interest rate or make a larger down payments! Call me today and let's talk about YOUR family's needs!!!

Its a Great time to buy a Home . . .
Contact Janice Miller
ERA First Advantage Realty
812-453-0779
janice.miller@era.com
Source: NAR (06/02/09)

Featured Home of the Week / MLS 165037 / 10655 Pollark Ave

10655 Pollack Ave / Newburgh IN

Charming home sitting on over a 1 acre lot with lots of trees. Home has a huge great room, with high ceilings, dining room and eat in kitchen with oak cabinets and door to deck to sit, relax and enjoy the great outdoors. To complete the main level there is a full bath and spacious bedroom with half bath. The walk out basement has 2 rooms with closets that can be used as bedrooms, laundry area with half bath, storage room and large rec room.


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Contact: Janice Miller
ERA First Advantage Realty
812-453-5000
Email: janice.miller@era.com

Logic or Emotion

Logic or Emotion?

When selling your home, should you appeal to emotions with colorful flower gardens, sunshine kitchens, and Martha Stewart decorating? Or, would up to date facts and figures including builder specs, utility bills and insulation R-values be more effective?

The saying that "opposites attract" is especially true in families. If one spouse is analytical and logical, it is highly likely that the other responds to emotion (and vice-versa). When selling your home, it is wise to appeal to both mindsets.

For example, set up a three-ring binder on the dining table loaded with information about your home. Using clear sheet protectors, insert information on both the right and left sides. Let the item on the left appeal to emotion and on the right provide statistics and facts about the home.

The emotional items on the left could include color photos of the garden in season, a family shot around a blazing fire or a party of splashing teenagers by the pool. Each time the page is turned, another exciting color photo says "This home is perfect - buy me now!"

By now, you've guessed that the right-hand pages should include mountains of black and white facts and figures. Everything from heating / air specs to ten years of tax and utility bills.

The Conclusion? Appeal to both emotion and logic to attract attention to your home. Buyers will respond, and the home will sell.

For more tips on getting your home SOLD, not just listed . . . contact "Your Single Solution Agent" . . . Janice Miller

Featured Home of the Week / 2355 Holbrook Dr

Featured Home of the Week / 2355 Holbrook Drive
Sprawling Ranch Home in Beautiful Blue Lake Subdivision

Over 4800 finished sqft. includes the full finished walk out basement. The inground pool is totally surrounded by trees and lush landscaping providing lots of privacy. Home offers a formal living room, formal dining room, spacious family room with full brick wall with fireplace with an insert, tongue and groove wood ceiling and sliding door to the charming sun room overlooking the lovely backyard. Spilt bedroom design features a master suite with door to deck and gorgeous master bath with skylight and whirlpool tub. Walk out basement with a family room, media room and another bedroom and bath. Fabulous Rear Yard with an inground pool, hot tub, pond and extensive patios and landscaping. Side load 2.5 car garage. Don't miss this awesome property!

Click Here for the Visual Tour of MLS 165001

For Your Appt to see this great home . . .
Contact:
Janice Miller
ERA First Advantage Realty
812-453-5000
Email: janice.miller@era.com