Upcoming Huntington County Events, from your Local Realtor Andy Eckert

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FEBRUARY UPCOMING HUNTINGTON COUNTY EVENTS

Eagle Watch Field Trip at Salamonie Resevroir
February 13, 2016 at 3:00pm until 6:00pm
February 14, 2016 at 3:00pm until 6:00pm
Location: Upper Wabash Interpretive Services, 3691 S. New Holland Rd, Andrews, IN
Eagle Watch at Salamonie on February 13 & 14, *pre-registration required.  Dress for the weather and meet at Upper Wabash Interpretive Center at 3:00 p.m. until dark on both days and listen to a short program on Indiana's bald eagles, and then caravan to a local roosting site. Fill up your gas tank and get ready for an AWESOME EAGLE ADVENTURE! You'll want to bring snacks, drinks, binoculars, cameras, and also spotting scopes, if you have them. There is some walking on paved roads. Please note if you need  handicapped parking during registration. Port-a-pots will also be available. Participants can leave the roosting site whenever they please. For more information and to register, call 260-468-2127. - See more at: http://www.visithuntington.org/events/event/eagle-watch-in-huntington-county/2016-02-13#sthash.CQpeymqi.dpuf


Cottage Event Center Presents "The Brat Pack"
February 19, 2016 at 6:30pm until 9:30pm
Location: Cottage Event Center, 9524 US 24 N., Roanoke, IN
Roanoke’s Cottage Event Center brings the swinging Las Vegas style sounds of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and more as they present “The Brat Pack” Friday, February 19.  Tickets are only $10, with doors opening at 6:30 PM and the show beginning at 7:30 PM.
The Brat Pack features the singing trio of Chadd Michaels, Todd Frymier and Lindsey K.  The group has performed at various clubs and fund raisers around the area in addition to dates in Chicago and Indianapolis.  Based in Fort Wayne, they often perform at venues like Eddie Merlot’s and Nick’s Martini Lounge. The February 19 event is their first appearance at the Roanoke Event Center.
Besides “Old Blue Eyes” and “Dino”, the trio performs popular standards from artists like Bobby Darin, Michael Buble’ and Sammy Davis Jr., and others, plus a variety of selections from Broadway shows.
Tickets may be purchased by phoning 260-483-3508, or by using PayPal on the Buy Show Tickets page at cottageeventcenter.com  The Cottage Event Center is owned and operated by Hamilton Hospitality Group LLC.E
- See more at: http://www.visithuntington.org/events/event/cottage-event-center-presents-the-brat-pack/2016-02-19#sthash.2BlDDbTx.dpuf

Cowboy Gathering  "Ride the Gettysburg Battlefield"
February 27, 2016 at 5:30pm until 8:00pm
Location: Upper Wabash Interpretive Services, 3691 S. New Holland Rd, Andrews, IN
*Limited seating, pre-registration is required. Come and enjoy a bowl of stew and learn all of the specifics of touring the Gettysburg battlefield on horseback. This is a carry-in dinner with the main dish provided, so please bring a side dish to share and your own table service. Donations accepted.To register call (260) 468-2127
- See more at: http://www.visithuntington.org/events/event/cowboy-gathering/2016-02-27#sthash.1QKU5AcJ.dpuf

Huntington County January Marketing Statistics, from Realtor Andy Eckert

What's Going on in Today's Market? What my informational video about Huntington County Area Market Statistics.

If your interested in knowing what your particular subdivision or area is doing, please give me a call. I can provide you with a FREE Market Valuation on your property.

What to look for when House Hunting, from Andy Eckert, your Huntington County Indiana Realtor

Hello Everyone,

Thought I would share some thoughts with you about what to look for when touring homes as a Potential Buyer. Enjoy my short video and I hope you find it informative!

Comparing Homes

Now comes the tough part. You’ve looked at houses, liked some, dismissed others, then this one blossomed in front you. You loved it from the time you pulled up at the curb. You’ve walked through with a big smile on your face.

OK, now step back just a bit. It’s not our job to unsell you on a home you’ve fallen in love with, but it is our job to help you keep it in perspective. If you've fallen head over heels for a house, you probably need to look at it even more closely than one you're simply lukewarm about.

We’re likely to go back to your list of wants and needs and compare them to house you have in front of you. You said you only needed three bedrooms. This one has four. Are you sure? You said you liked the garage at the second home we toured. This garage is a little smaller. Will this one work?

Evaluating the Home Exterior

• Do trees and shrubs appear healthy? Are large trees far enough away from the house?
• Is the lot sloped for proper drainage? Are there low spots?
• Is the outdoor lighting adequate?
• Are sidewalks and driveways in good condition? Where will water drain?
• Is the home’s surface in good repair? Are there cracks where materials meet at two walls or at windows and walls?
• Do foundation walls have cracks larger than 1/4-inch wide?

Considering the Interior

• Is the home divided into zones for working, living and sleeping?
• Are eating areas easily accessible from the kitchen?
• Does traffic through the kitchen flow outside the work area?
• Do open appliance doors block doorways, cabinets or each other?
• Do bedrooms have two uninterrupted wall surfaces for easy furniture arrangement?
• Are baths accessible without having to cross a bedroom or other living space?

Construction from Basement to Attic

• Do basement walls have large cracks that indicate a shifting foundation? Mildew stains that indicate dampness/flooding? Is an unheated basement’s ceiling insulated?
• Are exposed beams and joists in good condition?
• Is the attic well-insulated?
• Are floors springy or are they even and sturdy?
• Do all doors and windows work smoothly?
• Are bathroom fixtures in good condition? Does the faucet’s water flow remain steady when toilets are flushed?

Again, we are not trying to unsell you on your home – but we do want to make sure you’ll be happy with this home today, next year and for years to come.

And as always, Give me a call if your in the market to purchase a home.

Welcome & Happy New Year, from Andy Eckert, Your Huntington County Realtor

Welcome to my new blog! 

I have decided to ring in the new 2016 year with a Blog for my clients, friends, and anyone out there who is interested in Experienced Real Estate Advice. I will be posting Videos and Information for Buyers and Sellers, as well as community information about the Huntington County Indiana Area. Check my Blog out Every Monday for Something new! Call me anytime if you are in need of Real Estate Advice. 

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The end of 2015 is upon us and the idea of a better life in 2016 seems to creep into all our minds. I think back about all the folks that have suffered illness or death and all the families effected by that this past year and I am Thankful for all my families blessings.

We all want better for our children than we had growing up, unfortunately the things we encountered during that time are what made us want for better for our families. These times are also what made us appreciate the small things more. There were times when growing up I wondered what it would be like to be RICH or a Single child, thinking that those kids had it made. It dint take many years after being on my own for me to realize how wealthy I really was growing up in a family that ate dinner together even if it was liver and onions or ham, beans and corn bread which still make me gag just thinking about it. We prayed together every Sunday and Holiday which is probably the most lost part in FAMILY in today's society. We played together outside and in, some of my most cherished memories are when we played board games for hours on hours with all the kids and MOM. I remember as we got older we graduated into the euchre game with Dad and Grandma Kindler. The cards had to be large print so Grandma could read what hand she was going to ride and set me on. I don’t ever remember a friend that wasn’t asked to stay for dinner or spend the night that my parents said no because they could see the good in all kids.

So this New Year I'm going to try to revert back to my days of being a poor kid in a big family so I can feel what its like to HAVE IT ALL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!AGAIN

God Bless and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year……….

Check out my upcoming commercials on Metro Net this coming January, I always have time for you and your family………………