Amanda Richardson - Realtor - F.C. Tucker Bloomington Realtors

Wow 😍

My next headache 🙃 I mean DIY project. Taking this chippy paint cabinet and adding walnut stained legs and this vintage camp blanket as the interior backdrop. 😍
Planning on keeping this as a jewelry display cabinet. Definitely NFS.

Evening sip and swim: A paloma inspired seltzer featuring tequila, orange liqueur, homemade grapefruit sour and grapefruit sparkling water.

My favorite interior spot in the house right now. I have collected many things from TN to pull this sitting area together. 😍 Shop and support local!

Celebrating 12 years with today. Thanks for being you. 😘

New listing 🚨
Mid century modern vibes on Lake Lemon
4 Beds 2 Baths ranch over walkout basement
Quality remodel, tons of gathering space. Enhanced exterior landscaping, beach entry and top of the line boat lift.

Breakfast date with 😍

New listing 🚨
3 Bed 2 Bath home on 7.8 Acres in Spencer, Indiana
Open concept floor plan in the home, barn space for storage or animals, hilltop privacy. Offered at $225,000
A must see if you’re looking to homestead or be away from it all. Fiber optic internet is available if it’s a must.

This month I completed the Accredited Buyer’s Representative coursework and submitted my sales to show my dedication to my profession and my clients. I am a firm believer of keeping yourself top notch in your industry through education and experience. 👏

Chasing houses with pretty views. 🏁 .

Just a crazy plant lady packing in more color and grasses.

Sometimes neighbors source out the best buyers for your home. Is it old school? Yes. Selling a home isn’t just pushing a button and waiting for them to flock in. Marketing is everything. Market to everyone.

New listing 🚨
4618 Nestle Down Drive Bloomington, IN
Classic 3 bed 2 bath ranch with a double sided fireplace between living room and dining area. Screened in porch perfect for the current weather, or give your cats the catio space they have always wanted. 😻

New listing 🚨
720 S. Brighton Crest, Bloomington IN
4 Bed 3 Baths
2910 sq. ft.
2 car garage 720 Brighton Crest is a quality built home in one of the most desireable eastsideneighborhoods Bloomington has to offer. Gentry Honours is an established neighborhood with mature trees, meandering sidewalks, and optionsfor bus transit and bike paths to campus and downtown. The home has been well kept and has a main level floorplan made for entertaining. Therecently remodeled kitchen has a beautiful kitchen island, stainless steel appliances, great pantry storage, breakfast nook and open floorplaninto the living room. The living room has a gas log fireplace and offers lots of natural light from the windows showing off the fenced backyard.Also on the main level you will find a formal dining space and tv den or home office with a bay window. The main floor has lots of hardwoodfloors and a beautiful staircase design off the foyer. Upstairs you will find a cute reading nook, 3 bedrooms, a full bath and a primary suite with aprivate bath and ensuite bonus room! This room could be a second mega closet, nursery, home office or personal peloton studio. The storagespace in the home is impressive. Outside there is beautiful low maintenance landscaping, a flat, fenced back yard off the wood deck. This home is a must see!

New listing alert 🚨 1125 Teresa Drive Martinsville
🏠 4 Beds 2 Baths 2,244 Sq. Ft.
Traditional cape code with open concept floor plan.
Huge primary bedroom en-suite on main. Large bonus room 4th bedroom. Tucked right off 252/69 access on a quaint neighborhood. Enjoyable flat lot with fenced backyard. A must see!

Getting geared up for spring around here. New w**d barrier fabric and lots and lots of mulch and river rock coming next week.

I went down a landscaping idea rabbit hole and found this great idea. Trimming mophead cypress to be a topiary or bonsai instead of just being a big clump. Thanks for creating this content.

Today I took a peek at the pool. I can’t wait to see it open! Do you maintain your own pool or have a company do it? There are some great resources out there. I follow a group on Facebook that’s specifically salt water pools. Bring on pool season! 😎

The pending board got 4 new entries this past week. The week after spring break was 🔥🔥🔥

Thanks for the sweet treats. what a great closing gift idea or pop by. Lindsey is my go to for cookie orders. Her cookie cakes are my fav 😍 🍪🥛

When a property is marked as “contingent,” it signifies that a buyer has made an offer on the home – and the seller has accepted. However, the deal has not yet reached its finish line. At this stage, certain conditions, or contingencies, must be met in order for the sale to proceed.

Most buyers (and sellers) are somewhat familiar with the most common contingencies involved in house sales. A contingent status on a house sale likely means that one or more of the following conditions has yet to be met:

The home inspection: The buyer probably wants to conduct a thorough inspection to identify any potential issues with the property. This could go easily, lead to new negotiations or even tank the deal, depending upon the results and the willingness of the parties to compromise.
The financing approval: The buyer’s ability to secure financing is, obviously, critical to a sale. If the buyer’s financing falls through for some reason, the deal may not proceed, and the house could end up back on the market.
The appraisal: An appraisal ensures that the value of the property aligns with the agreed-upon sale price.
The buyer’s home sale: In some cases, buyers may need to sell their existing home before finalizing the purchase of the new property. In many cases, the seller may then impose a “kick-out” clause, or a deadline by which time this contingency must be met or the deal can be rescinded.
A short sale agreement: If the home is being marketed as a “short sale” (where the bank has indicated they will accept less than the value of the current owner’s mortgage), the contingent sale stage can take a long time. Banks move slowly on short sales.
In other words, a home sale in contingent status has a buyer – but the deal is still probably many steps away from actually going through.

Tax benefits for homeowners can include:

1. **Mortgage Interest Deduction:** Homeowners can deduct the interest paid on their mortgage loan, up to a certain limit, from their taxable income.

2. **Property Tax Deduction:** Homeowners can deduct property taxes paid on their primary residence from their taxable income.

3. **Home Office Deduction:** If you use part of your home regularly and exclusively for business purposes, you may be able to deduct expenses related to that portion of your home, such as mortgage interest, utilities, and insurance.

4. **Home Energy Efficiency Credits:** Tax credits are available for certain home improvements that increase energy efficiency, such as installing solar panels, energy-efficient windows, or insulation.

5. **Capital Gains Exclusion:** When selling a primary residence, homeowners can exclude up to a certain amount of capital gains from taxation, provided they meet certain ownership and use requirements.

6. **Home Equity Loan Interest Deduction:** Interest paid on home equity loans or home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) may be deductible, subject to certain limits and restrictions.

7. **First-Time Homebuyer Credits:** Some jurisdictions offer tax credits or deductions for first-time homebuyers, which can help reduce the financial burden of purchasing a home.

It’s essential to consult with a tax professional or financial advisor to understand the specific tax benefits available to you based on your individual circumstances and location.

Normally our vacations are truck shows or out west. But we decided to go somewhere for spring break and hit the beach. P. S. Working on two offers and two inspection responses is not recommended because sea days are not enough Wi-Fi days. 🤪

Ideally, you want to avoid going into the home-buying process when your life (including your career) is unstable. Lenders can be a fickle lot, and they tend to view longer, steadier employment histories more favorably than one that’s a little bit scattered or full of short tenures.
But, what happens if you’re presented with a golden career opportunity right in the middle of your homeownership journey? 🤯 Or, what if something happens within your industry or at your company that makes changing jobs right now the only reasonable response?

There are ways to buy a home when you’re considering a career move. Looking to relocate? I’m here to help! 🏡

The past week I’ve sprinkled in educational opportunities. This checks off one of my vision board goals I set for 2024. Next month I’ll be earning the Accredited Buyer Representative. 🤓

Busy week chasing houses for investors and homebuyers. 🏁🏠
Need to find your next or I’ve got you! 🤓

Awww. Handwritten notes are the best. 🥰

Trying the sweetheart mocha from it white and dark chocolate with a hint of raspberry. 👏 Crumble is one of my favorite places to grab a coffee in Bloomington.

Getting coffee at and soaking up the sun on a neighborhood walk with the kiddos.