DM Irish Real Estate

Dan Irish Real Estate, June 2015 "Color of the Month"!

2015-06-18T15:38:00.000-04:00

June's "Color of the Month" is live on our sister site, Indy Family Resource!

http://indyfamilyresource.com/2015/06/dan-irish-real-estate-june-color-of-the-month-2.html

May 2015's "Color of the Month"

2015-05-21T09:05:00.001-04:00

Our "Color of the Month" series is taking a new twist. We're going to feature colors from our own personal inventory of home projects and share them with you. Check out this month's great find on our sister site, Indy Family Resource!

http://indyfamilyresource.com/2015/05/dan-irish-real-estate-may-color-of-the-month-2.html

April 2015's "Color of the Month"

2015-04-20T08:42:00.003-04:00

The "Color of the Month" is live on our sister site, Indy Family Resource:

http://indyfamilyresource.com/2015/04/dan-irish-real-estate-april-color-of-the-month-2.html

The March 2015 "Color of the Month"!

2015-03-19T14:56:00.000-04:00

Check out our color of the month on our sister site, Indy Family Resource!

http://indyfamilyresource.com/2015/03/dan-irish-real-estate-march-2015-color-of-the-month.html

February 2015 "Color of the Month"

2015-02-20T17:41:00.000-05:00

The February "Color of the Month" is gorgeous! See all the details and pictures on our sister site, Indy Family Resource:

http://indyfamilyresource.com/2015/02/dan-irish-real-estate-february-2015-color-of-the-month.html

December 2014 "Color of the Month"

2014-12-16T21:20:00.005-05:00

Our December 2014 "Color of the Month" is live on our sister site

Indy Family Resource HERE!

DM Irish Renovations: Our 2014 Geist Before and After

2014-11-25T21:52:00.002-05:00

We love housing. Period! In our 10 years in the industry, this will be the ninth home we've lived in.

Some call it crazy, and yes to many it seems so, but our family's ok with it. There's a plan in place and we've got our systems in full swing now!

We've turned our 2012 renovation (see that home HERE!) into an investment property and now use it as an executive lease in the Geist area. Purchased in the Spring of 2014, the original plan for this home below was to live here a few years and then turn this one into a rental as well, but due to the HSE redistricting plans, we have chosen to make it a rental one year ahead of our original plan. This home will be available to rent in the March 2015 time frame. Contact Realtor Dan Irish for a showing and further details: 317.910.4293

Regardless, we can now say, "Build, Renovate, Design, Real Estate.....and Lease" to our company slogan!

This home is a 2950 square foot, 4-bedroom home also in the Geist area in HSE Schools. We're located near the water with tree-lined streets and rolling hills. Located on the end of a dead-end street and next to a church, it's in close proximity to some restaurants and in the warmer months, we like to walk down for coffee and breakfast on the weekends. Although this was not a bank-owned home when we purchased it, it just needed some TLC and updating. After we purchased it, we learned the owner had never lived in the home and it sat vacant for seven years. We saw the diamond in the rough in this property and were excited to doll it up and give it a new look!

In 1999, we built a home with this builder as our first home and we knew this style offers a family large space and functionality for the money. It's very different than our past properties, but we gave it the same love we invested in other houses and it truly has been "HOME" for us!

In its original, it had vinyl plank floors, blue counters, white thermofoil cabinets, and mismatched appliances.

Oh those dreaded recessed fluorescent lights! They.had.to.go! The Electrician Sam Farrar is in process.......

and we got it closed up, new cans added, and drywalled over thanks to S&M Drywall....but not without some dust, and more dust!

Counters going in and the new single-bowl sink and oil rubbed bronze faucet!

And NOW it is pretty!

The completed kitchen has new dark laminate counters, a white subway tile back splash, matching Stainless Steel appliances, updated door pulls, and new laminate wood floors (on the entire main level).

The hall bath in its marshmallow state before (Left) and new beadboard walls, granite counter, sink, mirror, tile floors, light, and paint

Master before with carpet and after with new hardsurface floors, lights, paint, curtains

Master bath before was white on white with a builder-grade mirror. The updates brought two new mirrors. This is our trademark change in our master baths and we accomplish it by removing the wall light and adding cans in the ceiling. Then we get as tall of a mirror as the counter-to-ceiling space will allow and use the mirrors' reflection and lighting to enlarge the space. We also added granite counters, sinks, door pulls, and pendant lights and happily salvaged the original facuets.

Here are some past examples in our 2008 Harrison Lakes and 2009 Rolling Knoll renovations.

The views are the BEST in this home! We still couldn't believe it sat for so long on the market and many people missed the beauty in this find!

The gorgeous backdrop we got to uncover!

Shopping and designing is a family affair. Lowes loves us!

We found our laminate wood at Floors To Your Home on the west side of Indy. We purchased a durable product for an affordable price. We focused on cosmetics and long-term durability up against a busy family!

Once we purchase, we bring it home to store it. This was at our former home and then we hauled it over when it was time to install it. The plan is always in my head (Mindy) first and then when I shop I get it out little by little and apply it to the whole home. TJ Maxx Home Goods added some fabulous mirror finds and Lowes is always our go-to for our lighting options. I like to take my list in, grab a coffee, a few big carts, and pick out all the lights in one trip!

There is always the behind the scenes to pull the project together. Pausing to clean the windows and vacate all the spiders, bugs, and dirt that had collected over the *seven years* of this home being vacant {We told you our homes ALWAYS have a story!} Getting outdoors to stain some shoe mould was an in-between step before the installers put it in.

Our powder bath was getting a new light, wall trim and furniture sink. The {new} toilet was dragged to the hall and made for a great seat when you needed a break!

What once was a plain jane office at the front of the home got new wall slats built by Dan, a trendy light, and "Blue Sage" paint color from Restoration Hardware. Hard surface floors also went in in place of the carpet.

Here are a few more trim jobs that Dan built on our projects, 2008 in Royalwood and 2012 in Cambridge. He takes 1x4 and 1x6 MDF boards and adds a horizontal and vertical design. He also trims out all the windows and doors in the rooms for that consistent look. Sometimes we paint the bottom white with an accent color on top and other times we go for a monotone look.

The paint went on the wall thanks to JR the painter and the home was transformed in less than one day! Sherwin Williams' Dapper Tan, Macadamia, Thunder Gray, Acorn Top, Silver Sage (Restoration Hardware) and Autumnal are some of our trademark colors that we take from home to home!

Like our other renovations, we try to resell as much of the no-longer-wanted items from the home. Carpet, appliances, lights and even toilets were in popular demand. What did not sell was donated to the Habitat for Humanity Restore Outlet in Westfield.

Here are few final pics of the main floor living area. We worked with the stained trim and doors and took a similar color to the floors. We like the warmth it offers with our furniture, wall colors and favorite lights.

The outside needed JUST as much love as the inside. We did most of that through the summer and even ended our landscaping clean-up in November, just in time for the winter freeze.

The most fun was getting rid of the old, steel door and adding a new 6-pane stained fiberglass door to turn our entry cave into a naturally well-lit, welcoming space!

The side yard was completely overgrown, but gave us a lot of privacy. After six months of living here, we decided to tame the mess! And this is the tamed now below.........

The siding got a powerwash, new shutters were installed and the gutters were cleaned.

So we can then pull up to this as our 2014 Renovation!

This has been one of our favorite and easiest-living homes, maintenance and utilities considered. This home will be for rent in March 2015. If you're in the market for a fantastic, 4 bed, 2.5 bath, updated home in the heart of Geist and Fishers in HSE Schools, please call Realtor and Owner Dan Irish at 317.910.4293.

dirish@realestatelinks.com

Schools:

Brooks School Elementary

Fall Creek Intermediate and Jr. High

HSE High School

See our 2012 Cambridge Renovation HERE!

November 2014 HGTV "Color of the Month"

2014-11-25T13:01:00.004-05:00

Our November 2014 HGTV "Color of the Month" is live on our sister site, Indy Family Resource!

http://indyfamilyresource.com/2014/11/dan-irish-real-estate-november-2014-color-of-the-month.html

2014 October Color of the Month

2014-10-20T15:37:00.002-04:00

Our October "Color of the Month" is live on our community website!

http://indyfamilyresource.com/2014/10/dan-irish-real-estate-october-2014s-color-of-the-month.html

September 2014 "Color of the Month"

2014-09-10T06:23:00.002-04:00

The "Color of the Month" is live on our sister site, Indy Family Resource. Link below!

http://indyfamilyresource.com/2014/09/dan-irish-real-estate-september-2014s-color-of-the-month.html

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August 2014 "Color of the Month"

2014-08-06T19:21:00.000-04:00

The August "Color of the Month" is housed on our sister site at

http://indyfamilyresource.com/2014/08/dan-irish-real-estate-august-color-of-the-month-2.html

July 2014 "Color of the Month"

2014-07-08T14:44:00.000-04:00

The July "Color of the Month" is live on our sister site, Indy Family Resource!

Read that full blog post here: http://indyfamilyresource.com/2014/07/dan-irish-real-estate-july-color-of-the-month-2.html

Weekly Rate Update, 6.11.14

2014-06-11T08:00:00.000-04:00

From the Indiana Business Journal: The average rate for 30-year mortgages rose from 4.25 percent to 4.32 percent in the week of June 5, according to Bankrate.com. The rate for 15-year mortgages rose from 3.35 percent to 3.41 percent.

Call me to get a market summary of your area or to start your home sale, purchase, or new build

317.910.4293

MIBOR Data Monday - 6.9.14

2014-06-09T13:09:00.002-04:00

MIBOR Data Monday!

Each week I'll provide the latest, informative data

on the local Real Estate market and its activity in

Hamilton County and the entire MIBOR 10-county geographic area.

This week the data is New Listings, Closed Sales and Median Sales price data. Data provided is pulled from the latest MIBOR Market Data available. It is based off the 12-month rolling average.

Hamilton County MIBOR

New Listings +0.7% +4.7%

Closed Sales -15.8% +1.7%

Median Sales Price +9.1% +5.5%

As you can see in Hamilton County not many new homes coming on the market, which is causing the closings to drop and prices to increase. This is good for sellers, but its tough on the buyers.

MIBOR is the professional association that represents central Indiana REALTOR. MIBOR members serve home buyers and sellers in Boone, Brown, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Marion, Montgomery, Morgan and Shelby counties,

March 2014 "Color of the Month"

2014-03-09T20:46:00.001-04:00

It's the return of our HGTV Color of the Month! All the details on our sister site,

Indy Family Resource, HERE!

February 2014 "Color of the Month!"

2014-02-10T09:05:00.000-05:00

Each month we highlight HGTV’s “Color of the Month”. Many of us are looking for ways to make changes around the home and what better way than to use suggestions, pictures, and color input from industry leading pros at HGTV who know homes inside and out!

Watch monthly as we put our spin on their info and pass it on to you!

February's Color of the Month is:

See the full post on our sister site, Indy Family Resource HERE!

Top 5 Ways to prepare for a 2014 Home Sale!

2014-01-11T16:46:00.002-05:00

1. Work from the smallest to the largest....

2. Create 4 categories to sort your items.....

3. Go room by room to create a to-do list....

4. Who will address the issues?!.....

5. Don't start new projects...finish the old ones!

Read the FULL article here, on our INDY FAMILY RESOURCE sister site!

January 2014 "Color of the Month"!

2014-01-11T16:40:00.001-05:00

This is a bright one! Way to liven up the cold winter months!

Read the full post on our sister site, INDY FAMILY RESOURCE!

Pantone 2014 Color of the Year

2014-01-02T16:04:00.002-05:00

We've given ideas and updates on this year's Pantone "Color of the Year"! It's a beauty!

See that full post on our Indy Family Resource sister site HERE!

December 'Color of the Month"!

2013-12-09T09:50:00.000-05:00

Each month we highlight HGTV's "Color of the Month". Many of us are looking for ways to make changes around the home and what better way than to use suggestions, pictures, and color input from industry leading pros at HGTV who know homes inside and out!

Watch monthly as we put our spin on their info and pass it on to you!

Go to our sister site INDY FAMILY RESOURCE HERE for the full post!

Wednesday Homes of the Week!

2013-11-19T10:23:00.000-05:00

We feature a few homes from our listing inventory each week. Those homes are live for this week on our sister site, Indy Family Resource! View those homes HERE!

Comps & Coffee!

2013-11-12T17:57:00.002-05:00

Planning to sell your home soon or want an update on its current value? Contact Realtor Dan Irish via phone, text or email to attend one of his complimentary "Comps & Coffee" 30-minute meetings. Talk house, find out what the market's doing in your area and enjoy a cup o' joe on him!

Weekly on Wednesdays at 5:30, 6:00 or 6:30PM

at Hearthstone Bistro, 116th Street in Fishers

Realtor Dan Irish, ERA Real Estate Links

Placing in the top 4% of ERA agents nationwide for 2013!

317.910.4293 dirish@realestatelinks.com

November "Color of the Month"

2013-11-03T17:22:00.002-05:00

Watch monthly as we put our spin on their info and pass it on to you!

November's Color of the Month is:

Paprika!

Finish the remainder of this post on our sister site, Indy Family Resource HERE!

Foreclosure Friday, 10.4.13

2013-10-04T07:00:00.000-04:00

Times are hard and many people have lost their homes due to the challenges in the economy. "Foreclosure Friday" is our way of bringing awareness to the availability and potential of distressed properties in the Central Indiana area. Buying a distressed home, whether if it's in Short Sale or already Bank Owned, is a great way to help stimulate the economy.

Here Are A Few Of Our Reasons Why:

-Sellers/Banks are able to depart from their current home

-Jobs are created for REALTORS®, Contractors, and Suppliers

-Neighborhood home values can be regained

-Buyers may get a positive equity position

-Lonely homes get happy homeowners!

Our short list of distressed properties below are currently active on the market in the Indianapolis area. DM Irish does not own, nor have these properties listed, but rather is being a resource for what's available to purchase.

Stay tuned as we pass along homes in the area that might be a good match for you! Need more info on one that catches your eye or want helping searching for any home in the area?

Email REALTOR® Dan Irish Here!

Home A

Fishers, Hamilton Southeastern Schools, Foreclosure; built in 1994; 3794 sf two story, with a 1784 sf finished basement; 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 1 half bath; 3 car side load garage; 0.87 acres; it has been on the market for 28 days; the two story family room has the fireplace; the large lot is fenced and overs looks a golf course; home looks to be pretty clean!

Home B

Fishers, Hamilton Southeastern Schools, Foreclosure; built in 2004; the home has 4458 sf above ground and a 2717 sf in the finished basement; 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths and 2 half baths; .38 acres; the wood burning fireplace is in the great room; 3 car side load garage; the kitchen has granite countertops, cherry cabinets and stainless steel appliances; this home has been on the market for 3 days; the listing says that moisture has been noted in the basement.

Home C

Fishers, Hamilton Southeastern Schools, Foreclosure; built in 2005; this homes has 2124 sf, with an unfinished basement of 1533 sf; 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths and 1 half bath; 2 car front load garage; 0.18 acres; 1 double sided gas fireplace serves both the Family room and Living room; it has been on the market for 16 days; the neighborhood has a pool, park and playground; open floor plan

Home D

Noblesville, Noblesville Schools, Foreclosure, 3664 sf with a 1604 in the partially finished basement; the home was built in 2005; 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths and 1 half bath; 3 car front load garage; .20 acres, 1 fireplace is in the Family room; the home has been on the market for 78 days

Home E

Fishers, Hamilton Southeastern Schools, Foreclosure; home was built in 2001; 2768 sf on a 1076 unfinished basement; 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths and 1 half bath; .25 acres; 2 car front load garage; home has a fireplace in the Family room; the fenced back yard overlooks a pond; community offers a pool and park; the home has been on the market for 48 days

Home F

Fishers, Hamilton Southeastern Schools, Foreclosure; built in 2007; this home has 2914 sf above ground and 1378 in the unfinished basement; 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths and half bath; the lot is .18 acres; 3 car front side load garage; 1 fireplace in the Family room; the seller has installed new carpet and has had the interior painted; whole home audio; the home is on a cul-de-sac and pond; the home has been on the market for only 4 days!

Home G

Fishers, Hamilton Southeastern Schools, Foreclosure; built in 2005; this ranch home has 2180 sf above ground on a 2180 sf finished basement; 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths and no half baths; the lot is .27 acres and the backyard is fenced; 3 car front load garage; 1 fireplace in the Great room; the kitchen has stainless steel appliances with a double oven; the home has been on the market for 170 days.

Home H

Fishers, Hamilton Southeastern Schools, Foreclosure; built in 1992; this home has 2162 sf above ground on a 1012 sf unfinished basement; 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths and 1 half baths; the lot is .30 acres and the backyard has many large, mature trees; 2 car side load garage; 1 fireplace in the Family room; the home has been on the market for 240 days.

Home I

Noblesville, Noblesville Schools, Foreclosure; built in 2005; this home has 3108 sf above ground on a 1369 sf unfinished basement; 5 bedrooms, 2 full baths and 1 half baths; the lot is .45 acres; 3 car front load garage; 1 fireplace in the Family room; a little paint will go a long way; the home has been on the market for 10 days.

Home J

Fishers, Hamilton Southeastern Schools, Foreclosure; built in 1999; this home has 3334 sf above ground on a slab foundation; 5 bedrooms, 2 full baths and 1 half baths; the lot is .14 acres and the backyard is fenced; 2 car front load garage; this home has no fireplace; lots of paint and flooring will go a long way in this home; the home has been on the market for 42 days.

Home K

Fishers, Hamilton Southeastern Schools, Foreclosure; built in 2007; this condo has 1048 sf above ground on the upper level; 1 bedroom, 1 full baths and no half baths; HOA takes care of the water, sewer, pool, clubhouse, fitness center and hazard insurance; 1 car front load garage; no fireplace in this property; the kitchen has black appliances; the home has been on the market for 25 days.

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Thanks for reading...if you have any questions, please contact REALTOR® Dan Irish here for info on any home above or homes/land in the Indy area!

317.910.4293

Five Tips When Buying a Home

2013-09-24T10:59:00.002-04:00

We’ve bought, sold and built several properties ourselves since 1999. Being in the market to buy a home is no easy task and for many people it can be very overwhelming. So when you’re ready to start shopping for that next place to call home, what should you be considering? Here are five tips to help you in the process:

The full post HERE on our sister site, Indy Family Resource