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ANDERSEN WINDOWS

Every Windsor Home comes with Andersen 400 Series windows included. Whether casement, double-hung, or fixed picture windows, you can rest assured that your windows are among the best in the industry.

CLOPAY GARAGE DOORS

All overhead garage doors are by Clopay—America’s Favorite Doors^TM. Insulated overhead garage doors are a part of every Windsor Home. A variety of styles and colors are included and there are countless upgrades available.

CUSTOM-BUILT SOLID WOOD CABINETRY

All Kitchen and Bath cabinets are built exclusively for your home by Amish craftsmen. Many styles and finishes are available for you to find just the right look!

ELKAY KITCHEN SINKS

Your Windsor Home comes with a variety of premium kitchen sinks by Elkay from which to choose.

Single bowl or double bowl. . . Stainless Steel or Composite Granite—in various colors. . .

Fitting your lifestyle is easy with so many options

All included!

GERBER FAUCETS

With a Windsor Home, you get your choice from several premium bath faucet suites by Gerber. From familiar classic to edgy contemporary Chrome, Satin Nickel, Black, and the trendy Brushed Bronze finishes are also available, at no extra charge.

LIFTMASTER OPENERS

Included with every Windsor Home, a quiet, belt-driven garage door opener by LiftMaster. Wi-Fi connected, integrated LED lights, and available camera. Control from your mobile device with the MyQ app.

Amazon Prime and Walmart+ members can also take advantage on in-garage deliveries.

SOLID CLOSET SHELVING

All closet organizers are made of thermally fused laminate—no wire shelving. This ensures years and years of durability and adjustability. As your needs change, your closet can, too!

SOLID-CORE INTERIOR DOORS

All interior doors in your Windsor Home are high-quality, solid core. As an added bonus, your house-to-garage door is solid and will match the style of your interior doors.

THERMA-TRU EXTERIOR DOORS

Windsor Homes feature exterior entry door systems by Therma-Tru Doors—Where Home Begins^TM. Made in Northeast Indiana with a huge variety of styles, finishes, and glass options. Make your front door make a statement.

Mortgage and Homestead Exemptions

If you built a new home this year, you will need to file the Mortgage and Homestead Exemptions and any other exemptions you may qualify for.

You can file your exemptions online in Allen County, but we suggest you call to make sure exemptions are filed correctly in your name. If you live out of Allen County, you will need to contact your local county Auditor’s Office.

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Local Market Update June 2022

Local Market Update from Beth at SOLD BY THE GOLD

Has the local housing market slowed down? Are home prices beginning to soften due to the rising interest rates? Both of these questions are usually asked of me at least once a day and my reply is simply, let’s compare the local market data with the national housing data.

Nationally, there are clear signs the housing market is slowing with increased mortgage interest rates and declining sales for the third consecutive month. The increasing price of entering home ownership has impacted first time buyers the most. Many economists predict home sales will continue to soften which in turn will provide a much-needed lift to housing supply.

As economists and real estate professionals across the country look to the typical year over year comparisons of housing data to predict expectations for the last half of 2022, one of the biggest challenges is to accept the unbelievable performance of the housing market in the last 2 years. Out of the ordinary circumstances such as all-time low mortgage rates, remote work, and a shortage of housing supply and building materials made 2020 and 2021 historical years for real estate. Therefore, drawing a comparison to them should be kept in perspective. With 17% of the entire country’s GDP attached to real estate, understanding where the real estate market is headed is vital information.

The local market data as of May 2022 showed an 18.4% increase in median sales price and a decrease of 31% of housing affordability in our region. The Housing Affordability is an index of the median household income necessary to qualify for the median-priced home under prevailing interest rates. Locally we have seen a decline in affordability for 12 consecutive months but the dramatic change in affordability will continue with rising interest rates and continued increase in the median sales price.

In summary, the local market pace is slowing slightly because affordability is making it very difficult for some buyers. However, those buyers are still eager to enter the housing market because rent prices have equally escalated. Since it will take several years to increase the housing supply, home prices will not be dipping anytime soon. If you need any real estate assistance, don’t hesitate to contact Beth at Sold by the Gold!

April Club meeting info

Welcome to Fort Wayne, Club Members!

We’ve requested a Fort Wayne City Guide be sent to your home address. We hope you’ve received it and are excited to see what Fort Wayne has to offer while you’re visiting.

Map and Directions to downtown Fort Wayne: Here

Places to Eat: Here

Here are some things to do around Fort Wayne: