This is such a sad, but heartwarming story. Keep in mind that an addition of a pool can cost as much as $100,000 for the permits/insurance/installation in some areas, plus annual maintenance costs.

To find if a pool is right for you, check out:

https://www.houselogic.com/by-room/yard-patio/what_to_consider_before_building_pool/

http://www.kare11.com/news/local/land-of-10000-stories/94-year-old-puts-in-pool-for-neighborhood-kids/463647743

Median home prices in the 2nd quarter ECLIPSED a record high set in 2016. Home prices keep rising. NOW is the time to sell while prices are high. The SUN may be hidden today, but it is SHINING on sellers!

It’s about time for fall allergies. Prepare your home now to ward off the sniffles, sneezes and itchy eyes!

http://rismedia.com/2017/08/21/achieving-near-perfect-indoor-environment-your-home/#close

You may be one of 143-million consumers who’s a victim of the Equifax data security breach that was just recently announced. Learn how to protect your financial identity below.

It’s also worth noting that there has been some confusion circulating that when you use Equifax’s tool to see if you were hacked that you automatically give up your rights to pursue legal action against Equifax. Equifax clarified their fine print language and will allow users to pursue legal action. This is their statement from September 10: “To confirm, enrolling in the free credit file monitoring and identity theft protection products that we are offering as part of this cybersecurity incident does not prohibit consumers from taking legal action.”

I urge all consumers to monitor your credit activity vigilantly during this time. No one is immune.

https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2017/09/equifax-data-breach-what-do

I had an opportunity to tour a CalAtlantic home in Noblesville last week. I was more than impressed with the design and finishing touches. If you are interested in a new home with all of the modern conveniences you could wish for, I’d be happy to show you more. CalAtlantic has new homes ready to move in today in Carmel, Noblesville, Westfield, HSE, Zionsville, Brownsburg, Plainfield, and Avon. Leave all the worries of home ownership behind when you purchase a brand-new home! It’s fantastic!!

With Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria on everyone minds, it’s interesting to know that more than 20% of all flood insurance claims come from outside of the high-risk flood zone, according to FEMA.

To find out more about typical floods in Indiana, follow this link.

http://www.floodsafety.noaa.gov/states/in-flood.shtml

To donate to the Red Cross for disaster relief, follow this link.

https://www.redcross.org/donate/hurricane-harvey?scode=RSG00000E017&utm_campaign=Harvey&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIh5mJgJeE1gIVCZRpCh3tcQ__EAAYASAAEgItGfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CLzntoqXhNYCFVs6TwodDBcBHg

A Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®), like Lisa McCoy, is a REALTOR® who is uniquely qualified to assist seniors in housing sales and purchases. The SRES® designation is awarded only to REALTORS® who have successfully completed a series of educational courses on how to help seniors and their families with later-in-life real estate transactions. Lisa also draws upon the expertise of a network of senior specialists, such as estate planners, CPAs, and eldercare lawyers in the Indianapolis-area, and is familiar with local resources and services. Her mission is to help seniors and their families navigate the maze of financial, legal and emotional issues that accompany the sale of the home.