Mortgage Interest Rates Rise Above 5%

For the first time since October, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate rised above 5 percent last week. Experts predict the rate will continue to inch up over the next few weeks.

Currently, a prospective buyer who takes out a 30-year mortgage loan can expect to pay approximately $50 more per month (based on purchasing a $170,000 home with a 20 percent down payment) compared to October, when rates stood at 4.2 percent.

Despite the jump in rates, relatively low home prices indicate that affordability will continue to remain high for some time.

For more information on real estate market trends in Lafayette Indiana and West Lafayette Indiana or surrounding communites, contact The Romanski Group with Keller Williams Realty Lafayette today at 765-404-5095 / erin@romanskigroup.com! Visit us online to see homes in the MLS at www.RomanskiGroup.com!

Source: REALTOR® Magazine | Full Article

Lafayette Indiana Real Estate Update - February 2011

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Check out this week's price adjustments on these great homes...

4200 Doten
Ready to move into, 2-story home in south Lafayette!
Type: Single Family Home
Location: Lafayette
Price: $99,900
www.RomanskiGroup.com/4200Doten


715 S. 10th Street
Charming and full of character is this ready to move into home near Highland Park!
Type: Single Family Home
Location: Lafayette
Price: $125,000
www.RomanskiGroup.com/715S10

West Lafayette Schools - home for just and just reduced in price!

1111 Eton Street WEST LAFAYETTE, IN West Lafayette Schools!!! Very close to Purdue University! 4BR/2+1BA Single Family House $163,900 Year Built 1967 Sq Footage 2,164 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Floors 3 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size .27 acres HOA/Maint $0 per month Description Great West Lafayette location near Purdue University! This very spacious home offers five bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms with near 2,200 square feet of living space. Features include a covered front porch, large foyer entry, spacious living room and formal dining with hardwood floors and a kitchen with a dining area. The master suite offers a completely remodeled bathroom with a custom ceramic tile shower. Entertain on the extra large patio in the large fenced backyard with mature trees, a garden area, herb garden and more! Additional features include a 2-car attached garage, all updated bathrooms, some fresh paint, ceramic tile, complete new roof with new decking and more!! Property Features Central A/C Central heat Hardwood floor Tile floor Family room Living room Dining room Breakfast nook Dishwasher Refrigerator Stove/Oven Laundry area - inside Balcony, Deck, or Patio Yard Additional Photos exterior Living Room Backyard Living Room dining room Backyard Contact Info Erin Romanski and The Romanski Group Keller Williams Realty (765) 532-6148 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing

West Lafayette Indiana Homes - Price Reduced in Blackbird Farms near Purdue!

2249 Sandpiper Court S. LAFAYETTE, IN Just like a vacation from your own home overlooking a stocked pond! 3BR/2BA Single Family House $134,900 Year Built 1995 Sq Footage 1,376 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size .14 acres HOA/Maint $0 per month Description Situated on a beautifully landscaped lot overlooking a stocked pond is this well maintained home in Blackbird Farms in West Lafayette! Just minutes from Purdue University! Features of this home include three bedrooms, two full bathrooms with nearly 1,400 square feet of living space. Enjoy the large great room with cathedral ceilings and a corner gas log fireplace that opens into the dining room that adjoins the fully equipped kitchen with a ceramic tile backsplash. The split floor plan offers a master suite opens onto the deck and has a tray ceiling, a private bathroom with a jacuzzi tub and a walk-in shower. Additional features of this home include a laundry room, 6-panel doors, a 2-car attached garage with pull-down stairs leading to the floored attic for additional storage space. Relax in the fall evenings on the extra large deck with an awning that overlooks the Blackbird Farms pond! Many updates have been made inside and outside! Call The Romanski Group today for your personal tour (765) 532-6148! Property Features Central A/C Central heat Fireplace High/Vaulted ceiling Walk-in closet Tile floor Family room Breakfast nook Dishwasher Refrigerator Stove/Oven Microwave Attic Washer Dryer Laundry area - inside Balcony, Deck, or Patio Yard Jacuzzi/Whirlpool Other Special Features Tray Ceiling 6-panel doors Additional Photos exterior Kitchen and Dining Great Room Master Suite Backyard Deck Contact Info Erin Romanski and The Romanski Group Keller Williams Realty (765) 532-6148 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing

House For Sale on S. 10th Street, Lafayette Indiana!

Erin Romanski and The Romanski Group | Keller Williams Realty | (765) 532-6148 715 S. 10th Street, Lafayette, IN Charming and full of character is this well cared for home in Lafayette! 3BR/2BA Single Family House offered at $135,000 Year Built 1920 Sq Footage 1,892 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 2 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size .14 acres HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Full of character!! You are welcomed into this charming home by a large covered front porch. As you enter the home you will find beautiful hardwood floors, natural woodwork, thick baseboards and a cozy gas log fireplace. Enjoy entertaining in the large living room and formal dining room. The kitchen has been updated and offers a lot of cabinets and counter space, ceramic tile flooring, ceramic tile backsplash, all appliances and a breakfast nook looking out into the backyard. There are two bedrooms on the main floor with a bathroom, each bedroom offering double closets and an updated bathroom with a laundry chute and solid bowl and vanity. The upstairs offers a large bedroom with tons of built-in dressers and storage space plus additional storage in the unfinished attic area. Have fun playing in the partially finished basement with a family room, full bathroom and a huge utility room with washer and dryer, built-in cabinets and a sink. The backyard offers a deck, patio, mature landscaping and a wonderful oversized 2-car detached garage with a separate workshop area/private entrance and lots of attic space overhead! Many improvements have been made to this well cared for home! Call The Romanski Group today to schedule a visit (765) 404-5095! see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES - Central A/C - Central heat - Fireplace - Hardwood floor - Tile floor - Family room - Living room - Bonus/Rec room - Dining room - Breakfast nook - Dishwasher - Refrigerator - Stove/Oven - Attic - Basement - Washer - Dryer - Laundry area - inside - Balcony, Deck, or Patio - Yard ADDITIONAL PHOTOS exterior front porch living room dining room kitchen garage Contact info: Erin Romanski and The Romanski Group Keller Williams Realty (765) 532-6148 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Nov 6, 2010, 4:15am PDT

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West Lafayette Indiana Home For Sale!

Erin Romanski and The Romanski Group | Keller Williams Realty | (765) 532-6148 1111 Eton Street, West Lafayette, IN West Lafayette Schools!!! Very close to Purdue University! 5BR/2+1BA Single Family House offered at $172,900 Year Built 1967 Sq Footage 2,164 Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Floors 3 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size .27 acres HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Great West Lafayette location near Purdue University! This very spacious home offers five bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms with near 2,200 square feet of living space. Features include a covered front porch, large foyer entry, spacious living room and formal dining with hardwood floors and a kitchen with a dining area. The master suite offers a completely remodeled bathroom with a custom ceramic tile shower. Entertain on the extra large patio in the large fenced backyard with mature trees, a garden area, herb garden and more! Additional features include a 2-car attached garage, all updated bathrooms, some fresh paint, ceramic tile, complete new roof with new decking and more!! see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES - Central A/C - Central heat - Hardwood floor - Tile floor - Family room - Living room - Dining room - Breakfast nook - Dishwasher - Refrigerator - Stove/Oven - Laundry area - inside - Balcony, Deck, or Patio - Yard ADDITIONAL PHOTOS exterior Living Room Backyard Living Room dining room Backyard Contact info: Erin Romanski and The Romanski Group Keller Williams Realty (765) 532-6148 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Nov 4, 2010, 6:34pm PDT

Lots of Homes to Choose From in the Lafayette Real Estate Market!

There are many home choices, historical low interest rates and price reductions occuring daily as we move into the winter real estate market in Lafayette and West Lafayette Indiana! If you are considering buying a home, contact us today for a list of homes that meet your criteria and stay abreast of daily price changes and new listings as they come on the market with our home buyer email notification system. Don't let your next home get missed!

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West Lafayette Indiana Homes - Just Listed in Blackbird Farms near Purdue!

Erin Romanski and The Romanski Group | Keller Williams Realty | (765) 532-6148 2249 Sandpiper Court S., Lafayette, IN Just like a vacation from your own home overlooking a stocked pond! 3BR/2BA Single Family House offered at $137,500 Year Built 1995 Sq Footage 1,376 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size .14 acres HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Situated on a beautifully landscaped lot overlooking a stocked pond is this well maintained home in Blackbird Farms in West Lafayette! Just minutes from Purdue University! Features of this home include three bedrooms, two full bathrooms with nearly 1,400 square feet of living space. Enjoy the large great room with cathedral ceilings and a corner gas log fireplace that opens into the dining room that adjoins the fully equipped kitchen with a ceramic tile backsplash. The split floor plan offers a master suite opens onto the deck and has a tray ceiling, a private bathroom with a jacuzzi tub and a walk-in shower. Additional features of this home include a laundry room, 6-panel doors, a 2-car attached garage with pull-down stairs leading to the floored attic for additional storage space. Relax in the fall evenings on the extra large deck with an awning that overlooks the Blackbird Farms pond! Many updates have been made inside and outside! Call The Romanski Group today for your personal tour (765) 532-6148! see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES - Central A/C - Central heat - Fireplace - High/Vaulted ceiling - Walk-in closet - Tile floor - Family room - Breakfast nook - Dishwasher - Refrigerator - Stove/Oven - Microwave - Attic - Washer - Dryer - Laundry area - inside - Balcony, Deck, or Patio - Yard - Jacuzzi/Whirlpool OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES - Tray Ceiling - 6-panel doors ADDITIONAL PHOTOS exterior Kitchen and Dining Great Room Master Suite Backyard Deck Contact info: Erin Romanski and The Romanski Group Keller Williams Realty (765) 532-6148 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Oct 5, 2010, 2:16pm PDT

West Lafayette Indiana Real Estate - home for sale in West Lafayette in West Lafayette Schools!

Erin Romanski and The Romanski Group | Keller Williams Realty | erin@romanskigroup.com | (765) 532-6148 2840 Linda Lane, West Lafayette, IN Very well maintained 2-story home in West Lafayette city schools!! 4 BR, 2 1/2 BA plus a basement! 4BR/2+1BA Single Family House offered at $169,900 Year Built 1967 Sq Footage 2,032 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Floors 2 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size .28 acres HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION This well maintained home is situated on a beautiful lot with mature trees in West Lafayette! This home offers four bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms with over 2,000 square feet plus a partial basement. There is a large living room, formal dining room, kitchen with a breakfast offering a built-in table and a cozy family room that opens onto the extra large patio. Charm and character are found throughout with hardwood flooring, built-ins and more! Many recent updates to this home including replacement windows, vinyl siding, furnace, water softener plus additional updates! West Lafayette Schools! Call The Romanski Group today to see this home that won't last long! 765-532-6148 see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES - Central A/C - Central heat - Hardwood floor - Tile floor - Family room - Living room - Dining room - Breakfast nook - Dishwasher - Refrigerator - Stove/Oven - Basement - Washer - Dryer - Laundry area - inside - Balcony, Deck, or Patio - Yard ADDITIONAL PHOTOS exterior family room living room kitchen backyard patio Contact info: Erin Romanski and The Romanski Group Keller Williams Realty erin@romanskigroup.com (765) 532-6148 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Oct 1, 2010, 4:54pm PDT