Steve Slavin - iMuncie.com

Muncie Real Estate

Steve Slavin (765) 289-2228 [Office]
(317) 701-5006 [Cell]
- Feel free to text me too for quick info -

Resources

TOOLS YOU CAN USE! 

Research is a lot easier if you know where to look!  Here we post topics of interest — articles, forms, and other noteworthy information.

“Any informed borrower is simply less vulnerable to fraud and abuse.”  Alan Greenspan

RESEARCH BUYING A HOME:

KEY SEARCH ENGINES FOR HOMES:

FLIPPER RESOURCES:

  • 2020 Cost Value Report — Great info! Cost Value Report 2020
  • www.HudHomeStore.com
    www.HomePath.com
    www.HomeSteps.com
    www.HubZoo.com
    www.HudsonAndMarshall.com
    Then Auction.com and RealityBid.com are auction type sites.  Be careful with these as there is often false advertising.  They may show a $10,000 home but they don’t tell you there are minimum’s in place.  So, you may be bidding up to $40,000 and it’s not sold — this is because of the Seller minimums.  Often it’s the bank trying to get their PMI insurance minimum met.

CREDIT REPORT INFO:

SELLING A HOME:

CONSIDERING A SHORT SALE or FORECLOSURE?

OTHER RESOURCES FOR BUYERS/SELLERS  

  • FHFA.gov (Federal Housing Finance Authority — oversees Fannie/Freddie)
  • ConsumerFinance.gov (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau)
  • Rate Lock Advice:  http://www.RateLockAdvice.com

GREAT INFO ON HOMEOWNER’S INSURANCE:

FLOOD INSURANCE INFO:

  • FloodSmart.gov
  • Not sure you’re in a floodplain?  You might want to get and Elevation Certificate.  These are usually $600-700.  Call Ashton Land Surveyors for more info in Delaware County
  • With this Cert, you may be able to file a LOMA (letter of map adjustment) that may get you out of this flood insurance requirement or lower your rate.
  • Rates totally vary by house and could increase yearly.

LEASING INFO:  Most Real Estate Agents don’t work in the lease markets for residential properties, instead, we sell them.   It’s tough to find rentals at times.  I may have some options as my sellers decide to become landlords when they can’t sell.  You can try me, but you may have more luck at these sites below for rentals.  Another approach is to go directly to Property Managers who manage many units.  Below is a list of ones that I know manage many homes and apartment complexes — give them a try!

LOCAL SCHOOLS:

ABOUT OUR CITY — MUNCIE, IN: A Quick Overview 

NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION, Covenants, Restrictions, & Bylaws: (I have most any HOA docs, just call)

Specialty Markets

Steve specializes in the surrounding 5 county areas which include the Muncie, Yorktown, Daleville, Albany, New Castle communities… and many areas in-between and beyond. I’d be happy to help!

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