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        <description>Read about Indianapolis, Carmel, Fishers, and Zionsville real estate news on the indyhomespecialist.com blog for ICON Realty Partners, LLC. Consumer focused real estate information for Indianapolis and information and insight into local and national</description>
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            <author>Mark@IndyHomeSpecialist.com (ICON Realty Team)</author>
            <title>Installing A Urinal In Your Indianapolis House.. Wait, What?</title>
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In recent years, the idea of installing a urinal in a new home has become a more prominent question. It saves water, saves space, and with a house full of boys, why not? Even ladies of the house are starting to come around to the idea, because it allows for less mess. So let&rsquo;s address the questions of the urinal.



Why haven&rsquo;t we seen more urinals in homes? Well for starters when we think urinal, we think of one of those dirty plain white ones in mass in the public bathroom. Even... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:30:24 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>Mark@IndyHomeSpecialist.com (ICON Realty Team)</author>
            <title>Carmel Indiana Foreclosure and Short Sale Search</title>
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You may be looking for below market value homes in the Carmel Indiana area.&nbsp; If so, we tried to make it easy for you to browse by creating a page dedicated to foreclosure, bank owned, and short sale homes in Carmel.&nbsp; On the home page, simply click the button on the top that says &quot;Foreclosures&quot; and pick Carmel.&nbsp; The following page will take you to all distressed properties in that area.&nbsp; Keep in mind, not all foreclosed homes are the same, some are ready for occupan... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 08:22:56 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>Mark@IndyHomeSpecialist.com (ICON Realty Team)</author>
            <title>Common Sense Tips for Obtaining a Home Loan</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Obtaining a home loan is often a tricky prospect, as there are a number of factors to consider beyond the interest rate. In short, it is best to investigate all aspects of obtaining and securing a home loan before committing to any particular lender or home loan program.
Here is a list of common sense tips that will help you when deciding on a home loan program:


 
Just because a lender      provides you with a &ldquo;maximum loan&rdquo; amount doesn&rsquo;t mean you should consider      it.... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 08:22:26 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>Mark@IndyHomeSpecialist.com (ICON Realty Team)</author>
            <title>What to Know About Indianapolis Foreclosures</title>
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As the number of foreclosures on the market has grown over the past few years, so has interest in purchasing these homes. After all, it is no secret that some foreclosures can be purchased at an extremely low price. Still, before looking into purchasing a foreclosure, it is important to have a clear idea of what to expect from the process. To that end, here is a look at the top five things you should know before jumping into that new cheap condo downtown.



#1: Foreclosures Are Not Always Ch... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 08:21:35 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>Mark@IndyHomeSpecialist.com (ICON Realty Team)</author>
            <title>Is Indianapolis Real Estate A Net Positive Investment?</title>
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Real estate investors are being urged to look at Indianapolis as a great area for future success. If we look back to 2009, Indianapolis saw repeated value fluctuations. This was caused by the release of foreclosures into the housing inventory. Since 2009, however, foreclosures have suppressed values and spurred capital inflows from owners and investors alike. This then caused a trigger reaction whereby a greater amount of foreclosed properties were introduced to capitalize on the uptick in valu... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2011 13:22:35 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>Mark@IndyHomeSpecialist.com (ICON Realty Team)</author>
            <title>Indianapolis Brown Yards Bringing You Down?</title>
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Yard Care is a year round &quot;hobby&quot; for many homeowners and enthusiasts.  Families know that summer is a great time for growing plants but gardens need different care in different seasons. Follow the tips below to maintain a healthy backyard all summer long.


 
Summer Lawn Care 101 


Summers throughout America can sweep through some of the most beautiful yards and wreak havic. This can be a huge problem for families that do not want to spend excessive time on their lawns. Though la... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2011 08:47:33 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>Mark@IndyHomeSpecialist.com (ICON Realty Team)</author>
            <title>Renting Real Estate in Indianapolis</title>
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With the recent economic crisis proving to be an ongoing problem, more and more people are finding that the only solution is to rent instead of buy. While many people are therefore struggling, it could prove to be a profitable time for landlords across Indianapolis, and much of the US for that matter.



However, many people approach the idea of becoming a landlord in the wrong way. The thought of making a lot of profit for not a lot of effort is soon realised to be a distant dream. However, ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2011 11:47:49 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>Mark@IndyHomeSpecialist.com (ICON Realty Team)</author>
            <title>Indianapolis Homes: Buyer Checklist</title>
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Are you planning to purchase a home sometime in the near future? If so, it is important to have a clear idea of what things to look for and what issues to address before and during the purchase process. After all, purchasing a home is a major investment. As such, you want to be certain you are making a good decision. To that end, here are a few things to include on your buyer checklist.



Getting to Know the Neighborhood



It is easy to fall in love with a house, but it is essential to pa... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 07:19:47 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>Mark@IndyHomeSpecialist.com (ICON Realty Team)</author>
            <title>Three Inexpensive Ways to Upgrade Your Indianapolis Home</title>
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The fastest way to sell your home can be by upgrading it. This is especially true if you haven't done a thing to your house in years except sweep and vacuum. A fresh, updated home is one that is more appealing to buyers, and even if you're strapped for cash in a tough market, you can make small improvements that will help buyers find more to love about your property.



Start Painting


A careful paint job can do wonders to cover up dated wall coverings and the wear and tear of the years. If... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2011 07:41:53 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>Mark@IndyHomeSpecialist.com (ICON Realty Team)</author>
            <title>Daily Indianapolis Real Estate Update</title>
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If you are considering a house for sale in Indianapolis Indiana and you want to get an idea of how it compares to the Indianapolis real estate market overall, you may want to check out our statistics page specifically designed for Indianapolis, Indiana.&nbsp; The statistics page gives detailed information about all of the active homes in the Indianapolis market.

Our stats pages can be found in the left column of links on our home page and just about any other page on the site under the button ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2011 05:23:24 -0500</pubDate>
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