Cyndi Sloop's Community Scoop

Active Rain is an awesome place because it provides so many benefits, I believe these benefits are endless.Some of the benefits are pretty obvious:Provides a platform to share thoughts, ideas and information.Free place to advertise self and listings.A platform that helps build our Internet presen...

There's been several discussions about what a Realtor really does to earn the commission that is received.  I would like to share the story regarding my most recent closing.In October of 2006 I went out on a listing appointment to meet and interview with a couple who's home had expired the previo...

The Original Cost of the Home:  Often times when working with a buyer, the buyer is curious at what the current homeowner paid for the home last time it was purchased.  It really does not matter what the last person paid.  If it was bought when it was a sellers market, the current homeowner may h...

·          Three bedrooms·          1.5 bath rooms·          Living room·          Dining Area·          Family room·          2 Car Garage·          Immediate Possession           MLS # 2667767  Enjoy the country and peaceful setting the this low-maintenance brick ranch provides.  Home has 3-be...

Tips for Holding a Yard SaleHold a yard sale to reduce the clutter in your home and get rid of items you don't want to move.1. Check with your city government to see if you need a permit or license.2. See if neighbors want to participate and have a "block" sale to attract more visitors.3. Adverti...

If you live in or are moving to Central Indiana, Carpenter Realtors is a well known name in this geographical area.Our owner, Tom Prall is a down to earth numbers man that cares about what customers and real estate agents need to be successful in their ambitions and in the real estate market.One ...

As many of you know, Mold can kill a deal faster than anything depending on the beliefs of the buyer.  Often times a mold is caused from some sort of leak in the home.  The roof, the plumbing or a leak in the foundation area.I once ran into a situation in an attic where there was too much insulat...

In the last few days our area has received a heavy amount of rain.  Fall Creek twists and turns throughout our area and others.  These are pictures from today on my way home from the office.  The news reports say that this could get worse and possibly freeze in the next few days.    Normally I wo...

Gabriel I am hoping that I understood your directions correctly about posting a picture for the AR Wow Contest.  I took this picture last year while traveling through North Carolina.  It was before 8:00a.m. that morning and just beautiful in the Mountains.  My husband and I pulled over to take a ...

This Sunday, January 14, 2007 from 2 - 4p.m.  Please stop by and visit 5855 Kilmer LN, Indianapolis, IN 46250.  Located in prestigious Ivy Hills community.This home features 5 bedrooms, a front room, family room with fireplace, spacious kitchen and enclosed screen porch.  Beautifully landscaped y...