BOTTOM TEN list:  You know it is a HUD home when:     10.  The top REALTORS® in your MLS board have no idea what you are talking about.   9.  Instead of welcoming you the cockroaches HISS at you!   8.  Your investor clients do not want to go into the house.   7.  The listing agent is ashamed to place his/her FOR SALE sign out in the yard.   6.  The rooms are messier than your teenager's bedroom.   5.  The rooms are more cluttered than your spouse's office at home.   4.  You see the yellow, police crime scene tape across the front door.   3.  The kids do their math homework assignments on the bedroom walls.   2.  Your client is thrilled to see a single appliance left in the kitchen.   1.  Your buyers ask you if the chalk outline of the body on the floor will ... 10/26/2010

Keller Williams Realty Lafayette is hosting a blood drive this Wednesday, January 20th from 11am to 4pm at our office with the American Red Cross.  We would like to personally invite you to come out and donate blood.  We have several restaurants that are providing coupons that we will be providing for everyone that donates.  Here are our partners:Mancino's Pizza and Grinders                                       Providing a fresh baked chocolate chunk cookie for anyone who donates (cookie on site after donation)Lafayette locationLogan's Roadhouse                                                        Free Appetizer CouponLafayette locationOutback Steakhouse                                                     Coupon for Free Bloomin OnionLafayette locationTexas Roadhouse                 ... 01/18/2010

  Congratulations to Jennifer O'Shea of the Keller Williams Signature Partners Market Center in Lafayette, Indiana.  Her husband, Kevin O'Shea, just coached the Lafayette Central Catholic Knights to the Indiana CLASS A State Football Championship!!! WAY TO GO KEVIN AND JENNIFER!!!  Our youngest daughter attended the game and kept us up to date with text messages throughout the game.  Central Catholic finished the season with a perfect 15-0 record and they defeated Fountain Central 52-0 for the state title.  It was the NINTH shutout for the Knights defense this season-an incredible feat! You can relax now Jennifer and enjoy the holiday season! 11/27/2009

Today was a great today in our Keller Williams Lafayette Market Center.  We had a great turn out for our first KW Cares Luncheon.  Several of our agents and staff brought in food, salads and deserts to share with our agents.  All the agents had to do was donate $5 for the lunch. We then donate that money to our KW Cares.  Lots of agents showed, food was yummy and we already have 4 of the guys who will provide the lunch next month. Thanks KW.   09/24/2009

Erin Romanski and The Romanski Group | Keller Williams Realty | 765-532-6148 2448 Silverado Circle, Lafayette, IN Maintenance free style living in Ravenswood Community overlooking a pond! 2BR/2BA Condo offered at $205,000 Year Built 2006 Sq Footage 1,710 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size Unspecified HOA/Maint $150 per month DESCRIPTION Situated on a beautiful lot adjoining the pond is this spacious condo with maintenance free style living in Ravenswood! You are welcomed into this home by a foyer entry with ceramic tile flooring that opens to the great room with cathedral ceilings and a corner gas log fireplace. There is a veranda/sunroom with french doors, a spacious den (could be used as a third bedroom), a dining area and a lovely kitchen, ... 09/23/2009

    How can an automotive plant that employes almost 3,000 people have zero landfill waste since May, 2004? We covered  in parts I-III how Subaru cuts down on potential waste by REDUCING the potential amount of landfill waste and then RE-USING materials instead of recycling them(it does cost to recycle).  All the materials that can't be reduced any more as usable material or re-used are then RECYCLED. Even waste from the SIA cafeteria is not considered waste.  It is composted on site of the factory and used to amend the plant grounds.  Associates are welcome to take the new composted soil to their house and use it as well. Anything that remains is then recycled.  The ponds and wetlands on the factory site are also home to various wildlife animals that surrond the Lafayette area:  deer, ... 09/20/2009

   WHAT CAN REALTORS LEARN FROM THE SUBARU AUTOMOTIVE PLANT IN LAFAYETTE, INDIANA?  part III                         ARE WE MAKING AN EFFORT TO CONSERVE ENERGY AND TO REDUCE WASTE?   Since May of 2004 our Subaru Indiana Automotive (SIA) plant which employs almost 3,000 associates in Lafayette, Indiana has NOT sent a single ounce of waste to the landfill.  Every WEEK our real estate company that has about  40 active agents sends a dual  dumpster bin of solid waste to our local landfill. How does Subaru do it?  They reduce, then re-use, and finally recycle all of their waste!!!  SIA was the first auto plant in America to be certified in the tough international standard of excellence for managing environmental systems. REDUCE ***They plan their orders of raw materials to reduce the amount... 09/19/2009

    Our Keller Williams agents toured the Subaru Indiana Automotive plant in Lafayette, Indiana last week and in part I we talked about the teamwork and cooperation we witnessed at SIA. I would like to share with you the efficiency of time, materials, and productivity that we experienced in our tour of the Subaru Indiana Automotive plant. ***  Associates worked as a team to accomplish their given task on the assembly line. ***  Associates switched tasks for the last half of the day so the work would not be repetitive,  and their body would use different muscle groups to protect their physical health. ***  Communication at all levels was emphasized so every associate knew what was expected each part of the day. ***  Management VALUED feedback from associates working on the assembly line ... 09/18/2009

Don't miss the opportunity to see three homes open in Rainey Brook, first one is on Admirals Point Drive from 1-2PM, the next ones on Osprey from 2-3, which has just been reduced to $249,900 and the third is one from 3-4. just follow the signs.  Kevin Fischer, Buyer Partner of the Kristy Sporre Davis Team of Keller Williams will be hosting those for Kristy. You can contact Kevin by text or phone 828-260-3965. 09/12/2009

OUTSTANDING VALUE: 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, 2 story, townhouse close to everything important. This is an amazing, updated, modern living space, only minutes to Walmart, the mall, IVY Tech, restaurants, shopping, recreation, etc. It's a quick and easy trip to Purdue. Located in a quiet neighborhood, low taxes, low utility costs, nice neighbors. Completely remodeled and renovated, this unit even has a new efficient HVAC system including heat pump. New quality double hung vinyl windows with premium sound reducing and thermal insulation option for lower heating and cooling costs. New quality entry door and two new patio doors that open to outdoor living space. All quality work, no cutting corners. The updated and expanded galley kitchen is impressive and practical with lots of storage, pull out... 08/20/2009

                             Our Standard Features are Other Builder's Upgrades                                   2009 BAGL Parade of Homes Stop by & Visit Majestic Homes & See Our Features! Parade Hours: Saturday & Sunday July 18 & 19, 12-5pmSaturday & Sunday July 25 & 26, 12-5pm meet & greet... Stop by & meet the Majestic Homes team!  We look forward to seeing you & discussing your home building needs.@ 22 Kettle  - Lafayette, Indiana(McCarty Lane to Park East, Left into Villas at Cascada, Home on Right) MAJESTIC HOMES WILL BUILD IN ANY NEIGHBORHOOD, OR ANY LOT!Build a New Home Today!  $115,000's - $250,000's      MAJESTIC HOMESLafayette, Indiana's Choice BuilderPhone:  (765)426-1141Email:  Contact UsWeb: www.TourMajesticHomes.com   07/18/2009

Your Real Estate Specialists Group | Keller Williams Realty | (765)426.1141 1717 S 13th Street, Lafayette, IN JUST SOLD IN 2 WEEKS! 3BR/2.5BA Single Family House offered at $105,000 Year Built 1958 Sq Footage 1,895 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Floors 2 Parking 1 Car garage Lot Size .14 acres HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION JUST SOLD IN 2 WEEKS!!! Get YOUR Home SOLD with Your Real Estate Specialists Group! Call (765)426.1141 see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES • Central A/C • Central heat • Hardwood floor • Family room • Living room • Dining room • Microwave • Basement • Laundry area - inside • Balcony, Deck, or Patio • Yard OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES • Full Basement with Finished Basement • Ultra-Modern New Kitchen • Timeless Sold Hardwood Floors • 3 Bedrooms & 2.5 B... 07/03/2009

Your Real Estate Specialists Group | Keller Williams Realty | (765)426.1141 616 S 16th Street, Lafayette, IN Designer's Legacy...Traditional Bungalow With All The Modern Touches. 2BR/1BA Single Family House offered at $83,000 Year Built 1920 Sq Footage 850 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 1 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking 1 Car garage Lot Size 0 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION A Designer's Legacy...There's No Place Like This Home! Beautiful Bungalow in Great Central Location. Walk Downtown, Ride Bikes To The Park, and Stroll to School. 850 Square Feet of Living Space + Basement Florida SunRoom, Hardwood Floors, Beautiful Built-In China Cabinet Lush Lawn with Mature Trees & Perrinial Flowers Oversized Garage with Garage Door Opener Greet Your Guests With A Bright & Cheery SunRoom. Cozy Din... 07/03/2009

SOLD IN 2 WEEKS!!! Fair Park, Lafayette  -  The single story at 1717 S 13th Street has been sold. Property information     Your Real Estate Specialists Group                                                         Call (765)426.1141 www.YourRealEstateSpecialists.com 07/03/2009

Custom Ranch with Sun Room! • 1,936 sq. ft., 3 bath, 3 bdrm ranch "Sprawling Ranch Home" - MLS® $200,000 - Brand New! Sun Room! McCutcheon Schools The Commons at Valley Lakes, Lafayette Property information     Your Real Estate Specialists Group                                                         Call (765)426.1141 www.YourRealEstateSpecialists.com 07/03/2009

Great Home in Great Neighborhood! • 2,204 sq. ft., 3 bath, 4 bdrm 2 story "2nd Floor Laundry & Master" - MLS® $205,000 - Brand New! McCutcheon! The Commons at Valley Lakes, Lafayette  -  Fabulous Brand New Home in a Fantastic Neighborhood! Community Pool, Playground, Clubhouse, Basketball Courts, Tennis Courts, Soccer Field, and Picnic Shelters! South Lafayette's The Commons At Valley Lakes Community is the Hottest & Most Convenient Community!2,204 Square Feet of Living Space4 Bedrooms2.5 Baths2 Car Attached Finished Garage.26 AcresMove into a Brand New Home in the Hottest South Lafayette Neighborhood! Enter Through the Front Door and Step into Style! Clean & Contemporary with Brushed Nickel Lighting and Fixtures. Double French Doors add Elegance to the Front Living Room / Office, whil... 07/03/2009

Brushed Nickel, Ceramic Tile, Fireplace • 2,132 sq. ft., 3 bath, 4 bdrm 2 story "Large Open Floorplan" - MLS® $200,000 - New Home! Community Pool! The Commons at Valley Lakes, Lafayette  -  Magazine Picture Home in McCutcheon School District! Excellent Taste & Design Welcomes Your Lavish Lifestyle. Community Pool & Clubhouse, Tennis & Basketball Courts, and Playground. Fabulous Home & Neighborhood! 4 Bedrooms 2.5 Bathrooms2,132 Square Feet3 Car GarageThe Front Door Sets the Stage with An Arched Entry, Opening to a 2 Story Foyer Detailed with Contemporary Lighting. Ideally Situated Front Room is Versatile with Options for a Living Room, Dining Room, or Home Office. Yes, the Kitchen is Finally the Showplace of the Home. Your Spacious, Modern Kitchen is Complete with a Breakfast Bar. Defi... 07/03/2009

DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS HOME WITH A FULL FINISHED BASEMENT! Seasons Four, Lafayette  -  Announcing a price reduction on 3441 Equinox, a 2,904 sq. ft., 3 bath, 4 bdrm 2 story "Full Finished Basement". Now MLS® $145,000 - Finished Basement!. Property information     Your Real Estate Specialists Group                                                         Call (765)426.1141 www.YourRealEstateSpecialists.com 07/03/2009

Bright & Airy Floorplan • 1,222 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm ranch "Soaring Vaulted Ceilings" - $107,000 - Ceramic Tile, Open Spaces Twyckenham, Lafayette  -  What Charm...What Comfort...What PriceThe BEST Value For Your Dollars & Sense, with Upgrades Galore!1,222 Square Feet of Living SpaceAwesome Master Suite with Tray Ceiling3 Bedrooms2 Full BathroomsCeramic Tile Backsplash, Flooring, and Foyer EntryQuiet and Secluded Cul-De-Sac Location Nestled in a South Lafayette Neighborhood. Flowers Already Planted For You to Greet Your Guests at the Front Door. Enter Into An Impressive Foyer Entry Boasting Lovely Ceramic Tile. The Warm and Welcoming Family Room is Comfortably Sized with Soaring Vaulted Ceilings. A Large Kitchen is a Functional Balance of Beauty, Comfort, and Convenience. Beautiful ... 07/03/2009

Earharts, Lafayette  -  The 2 story at 1330 Central has been sold. Property information Your Real Estate Specialists Group listed this home for $20,000 more than the homeowner was expecting...and we sold it in 1 week, for full price!     Your Real Estate Specialists Group                                                         Call (765)426.1141 www.YourRealEstateSpecialists.com 07/03/2009