With everything to do downtown, it's enough to make you think about picking up some downtown Indianapolis real estate! Right now, the Cirque du Soleil "Saltimbanco" is at Conseco Fieldhouse. My husband and I took our kids down last night. Although a quick drive from Zionsville, it would have been great to be walking over from one of those Indianapolis condominiums that are such deals right now! The show is absolutely fantastic, it will be here all weekend...get tickets...go do it! It constantly amazes me how much Indianpolis has to offer! Cirque du Soleil was fantastic and the acts keep the attention of all of us...I love sitting at Conseco with a Latte from Starbucks...what a great evening! In regards to our downtown market...I have seen some fantastic deals recently...there are lucky buyers out there....with interest rates as low as they are, this is a great time to pick up a great place to live AND make money in the future. I have a couple of particular properties in mind...why don't you give me a call and I'll give you the inside scoop!With everything to do downtown, it's enough to make you think about picking up some downtown Indianapolis real estate! Right now, the Cirque du Soleil "Saltimbanco" is at Conseco Fieldhouse. My husband and I took our kids down last night. Although a quick drive from Zionsville, it would have been great to be walking over from one of those Indianapolis condominiums that are such deals right now! The show is absolutely fantastic, it will be here all weekend...get tickets...go do it! It constantly amazes me how much Indianpolis has to offer! Cirque du Soleil was fantastic and the acts keep the attention of all of us...I love sitting at Conseco with a Latte from Starbucks...what a great evening! In regards to our downtown market...I have seen some fantastic deals recently...there are lucky buyers out there....with interest rates as low as they are, this is a great time to pick up a great place to live AND make money in the future. I have a couple of particular properties in mind...why don't you give me a call and I'll give you the inside scoop!What a great week it has been in real estate for homes in Indianapolis! As 
a listing agent, I am really seeing the showings traffic pick up, and buyers are pleased with what they are finding! For buyers, many fabulous deals are waiting and it is the right time to move forward on a new home purchase. I have had a couple of buyers surprised as they identify homes only to see them "disappear" before they could move forward with an offer. Great signs of the real estate market picking up! Everyone says that homes for sale in Indiana offer a great selection no matter what your price range or your needs. Lucky buyers! Get your pre-approval on a mortgage, pick a great agent and get going! Sellers, take heart! Homes are selling! It may be time for a consultation with a strong listing agent with a solid marketing plan and before you know it, you'll be well on the way! Check out internet marketing in real estate, it really makes a difference, get an agent that is going to market your home...everywhere! Get professional pictures and a website like www.FoxHollowRidge.com and get out there and get sold!
a listing agent, I am really seeing the showings traffic pick up, and buyers are pleased with what they are finding! For buyers, many fabulous deals are waiting and it is the right time to move forward on a new home purchase. I have had a couple of buyers surprised as they identify homes only to see them "disappear" before they could move forward with an offer. Great signs of the real estate market picking up! Everyone says that homes for sale in Indiana offer a great selection no matter what your price range or your needs. Lucky buyers! Get your pre-approval on a mortgage, pick a great agent and get going! Sellers, take heart! Homes are selling! It may be time for a consultation with a strong listing agent with a solid marketing plan and before you know it, you'll be well on the way! Check out internet marketing in real estate, it really makes a difference, get an agent that is going to market your home...everywhere! Get professional pictures and a website like www.FoxHollowRidge.com and get out there and get sold!
What to do, what to do in all the snow? The Village of Zionsville has a really great grilling store...spring is right around the corner and it isn't too soon to start thinking about it! But in the meantime, they have a wonderful building around back that hosts private events and boasts really spectacular cooking classes. Everything is cooked on a grill and the food is to die for. In spring or summer evenings, the festivities spill to the outdoor patio but it is a great place in the winter to get a taste of the spring. As you're shopping for homes in Indianapolis it isn't too soon to start thinking about your landscape and grill possibilities outdoors. I've enjoyed a couple of private events here, and I must confess, it's a favorite place to shop (love to grill out!). I plan on getting there for some cooking classes this year to enhance my "grill skills" and there is no reason to wait for winter to be over. Check out their website...you'll love the offerings of the Grillmaster's University. As clients consider an Indianapolis relocation, I always enjoy showing them some of our special local spots...and this is one of them. See you at cooking class!
Zionsville Real Estate continues to sell well and I am constantly asked for homes with basements in Zionsville. It's difficult to find good basement space unless you are spending more than $300,000 in Zionsville. Here is a ranch with an incredible basement! Offered at only $245,000.00 this home is a great value! The finished daylight basement is more than 1900 square feet (the size of another house!) and has a full bath. Look at the huge living spaces! plenty of light with the windows and an amazing workshop as well! This ranch backs up to common area and when you sit on the porch, you'll feel like your backyard goes on forever! This is a beautiful home, visit the website for more, www.MyRoyalRunHome.com it's in move in condition and you won't be disappointed! If you think you want to relocate to Indiana, this is a really strong home and worth a look! I think you'll be really pleased.
This morning, I had a meeting with a sharp "young" guy who is getting ready to buy his first home. He wants to be well prepared for the process and understand exactly what he is getting ready to undertake. We spent a lot of time talking about the process. Indianapolis mortgage companies have many attractive loan products for qualified buyers and interest rates are at unbelievable lows! We discussed the pre-approval process and he will be meeting with a lender this week. We also discussed the process we would use to consider varioius homes for sale in Indianapolis. Broadripple is a definite possibility as is Carmel. We reviewed a purchase agreement before and he left my office with a blank one that he can read at his leisure. We discussed inspections and appraisals and the "meat" of the process. I'd say he's ready to jump into the real estate water! This meeting took an hour and a half and as a REALTOR it is a pleasure to see someone take the home buying process so seriously! It will be fun to help him find the right home. What about you? Are you ready to buy your first home? Are you ready to sit down with a REALTOR and plan your strategy?
Are you considering an Indianapolis relocation? I often get asked about our winter weather and what it is really like. My answer...it depends on the day! Some days can be snowy or a little bleak and then the next day...brilliant sunshine that captures the beauty of the snow on the ground. Here in Indiana, we grill out all year long! No kidding! So, when you're looking at Indiana real estate, take a look at the backyard you're purchasing and know that if you choose too, you'll be able to enjoy it all year long! This shot is a picture of a dinner prepared at my home a couple of weeks ago, it was perfect weather to cook outside...although we did eat inside! There are some wonderful homes for sale right now. This may be the perfect time for you to jump into the housing market! What are you waiting for? The weather's great!
What a unique time in Indiana Real Estate! Our inventory levels of homes for sale offer many great buying opportunities at many price ranges and Indianapolis Mortgage Companies are offering really attractive rates. Buyers are finding they can buy more...and spend less...it's a great time to jump in! I was sitting in a closing this week and my buyer discovered his estimated mortgage payment had changed since he sat down with his lender in October...but for the better! His payment on his new $200,000.00 home had dropped by $70.00 a month! Homes in Indianapolis are more affordable than ever! It's a great time to work with a good REALTOR to find a bargain...bank owned homes are getting lots of press, and surely there will be more to come but there are many other resale bargains out there as well. Zionsville real estate has some tremendous bargains in resale. Take a look at this great home in a custom Zionsville neighborhood. One and a half acres, a lovely custom home...and only $399,000. A bargain...you can't get this in new construction for this price! Take a good look...it may be your chance to jump in while Indianapolis Houses are such a bargain!
Everyone is looking for a great buy in today's volatile real estate market...and here is a really nice opportunity in Zionsville Real Estate. This lovely cape cod home sits on 1.5 acres in a pastoral setting in Zionsville. Wooded behind, you'll love the setting! This home is offered at $399,000.00...an incredible value. Zionsville acreage is selling at approximately $60,000 a HALF ACRE so imagine getting this home at this price! You can't build this home on this sort of an acreage lot for anywhere near this price. It's about 4400 square feet with gorgeous hardwoods, a dual brick fireplace on the main level and a daylight lower level with bar and fireplace. The home boasts a main floor master with views out of three sides of the home! Okay... I know you're wondering. Why such a deal? What's wrong with it? Nothing! It is immaculate and is move-in condition but, there are a few updates to be done. The kitchen could use some new appliances and upgraded counter tops to look really flashy. The master bath could also use some touches (new tile and countertops) for updating. The sellers know they are competing with Indianapolis New Homes and with new homes, you get all the bells and flash! The sellers priced this to make it a really good deal and the buyer can make changes over the course of time! Check out Indianapolis Land for Sale and see what you pay for land today in Zionsville. Talk to a couple of New Home builders in Indiana...they can't custom build this square footage for this price on a great Zionsville lot. With Indianapolis Mortgage Rates where they are it's a really great time to buy this home.
I currently have a couple of buyers looking for a bargain in Zionsville real estate. There are several opportunities out there, at various price ranges. The news seems to give us heartburn as we hear about all the Indiana Homes for Sale and Indiana foreclosure makes headlines. A home in the right condition at the right price still sells! Sellers should take a good look at their competition and see what is going on with competing Indiana home value so they price theirs accordingly. Be realistic! Old wall paper is old wall paper...no matter how expensive it was 15 years ago. In 2008, I have sold more than one home is less than a week, the sellers were thrilled and so were the buyers. So what are you waiting for? Get rid of the old wallpaper! Give your home a good clean and make sure the windows are clean to capture as much light as possible on these winter days. Thin out your closets and consider some new knobs on your kitchen cabinets...small details make a world of difference. As a buyer, keep in mind not only are there deals in Indiana New Home Construction but also resale. Today's successful resale seller needs to work a little harder than a few years ago...so does their agent! Professional pictures, outstanding sales literature, and a sophisticated internet presence make a tremendous difference. I also send my sellers over to a new construction neighborhood to take a look at current trends...it helps them understand where they stack up, especially since Indiana home value is the topic of so many news commentaries and articles. A little of preventative maintenance and updating will help protect your home value. So, partner with a good agent and GET IT SOLD!
Friday evening, my husband and I were headed to a holiday party in Carmel Indiana and drove across 116th St. We saw some really spectacular holiday lights. I often get asked about banked own homes Indianapolis and the best known is the formal Hilbert Mansion on 116th Street...with a few years on the market, no one has jumped at that $20 million dollar price tag! Across the street, is a home with a fabulous light display...it's worth a look so take your family and take a drive! This party was simply lovely, the hosts have a daughter at the International School with one of my daughters and I recently enjoyed watching one of the hosts dance the role of the toymaker in the Nutcracker. There is a lot to do in Indy, and the offerings at Clowes are just one example. Clowes, on the Butler University Campus is convenient to the Indianapolis Meridian-Kessler area, and also terribly convenient to Downtown Indianapolis Homes. Both are wonderful places to live with character filled older homes. At the party, I got to meet several of the neighbors in this lovely well established neighborhood and had several good conversations about Carmel Real Estate. One of the neighbors is a decorator and she enjoys updating homes in Carmel Indiana. We had a great discussion about updating your home as you live in it to enjoy, not just to sell. Holiday cheer brings out some of the best features of any home, take time to enjoy yours this December!
New Home builders in Indiana are trying to anticipate what YOU'LL want in a home in the next few years. What are the trends today? Indiana New Home Construction offers to-die-for master baths that you'll never want to leave. Fantastic lower levels with daylight windows and kitchens and bars that make it easy to entertain and just relax. Home theaters with equipment that will wow you. Kitchen are decked out as well, and the good news...granite is a lot more affordable! A good place to get an idea of what is new and hot for today's audiophiles is Ovation Audio located several places in Indianapolis. Gorgeous tile work in natural stones, subway tiles, or small mosaic tiles...visit Architectural Brick and Tile for an idea of incredible options! It's amazing how much a tile backsplash can freshen up a kitchen or a new tile floor can add life to a bath that looks a little tired if you're not in the market for Indiana new home construction. How about you? What is on your wish list for your home in 2009? If you're in the market for a new home....what are you hoping to find? There are some great buys in Indiana Land for Sale so it would be a good time to build as well. Seeing all the homes I see, made me stop and think that our lower level bath needed a bit of a face lift so I found a great neutral paint color at Sherwin Williams, chose some new lights and faucets at Lowes, and made a trip to Pottery Barn for new animal print towels and voila! A new bath! It was a lot of fun to put together and all said and done cost less than $500.00...a bargain for a new bath! Indianapolis Mortgage Companies do have money to lend...whether for a heloc or a new home, recent rates have dropped substantially...this could be your chance to buy, build or just remodel!
I often get asked what is new in Zionsville homes for sale and I have a great answer this weekend! A fantastic home right on The Commons in Stonegate! Convenient to the pool and all the play area. Across from the Carolina Grill...this is one you have to see! This one is a really special home! I was there the other day on a gray Indiana day and the warmth and welcome of this home just abounded! A fire burned in the fireplace in the great room and when I walked into the office/library, I just wanted to curl up with a book and a good glass of wine! This is the perfect home if you are considering an Indianapolis relocation because it is truly move in condition! You just need to decide where to put your belongings! A client of mine who has recently moved to town was talking to me about what a great time this is to buy Indiana real estate, I'd have to agree! There are wonderful opportunities out in our market and this home is one that tops the list! What are you waiting for...call me to come take a look today!
Every so often a really special home comes along...and this is one of those times. Zionsville Real Estate remains a popular buy and if you're looking for a really great custom home on a great lot with an inground pool...you should take a look. So many people want to live in Fox Hollow but rarely do you find a home that has been as thoughtfully updated as this home. Granite! Refinished hardwoods! New carpet! Lower level theater! Take a look at this kitchen...it's fabulous! Bi-level decks and an inground pool boast a yard that welcomes big crowds and small!.jpg "Zionsville Homes For Sale")
Are you looking for Zionsville homes for sale? You should take a look. Zionsville has a lot to offer with proximity to downtown and the airport, great schools and the charm of the Village. It's a little nippy to sit outside now, but imagine warm summers out by the pond, listening to the waterfall and enjoying a party in the pool...fun! In the meantime, the kitchen will be a great place to gather and entertain. You can't get Indiana new construction on a lot like this for anywhere near this price...it's a deal. And, it's a really special home. Give me a call to schedule a private showing. You're going to love this one! See you there!
One of the great things about living in Indianapolis is there is always something to do here! Last weekend, the city hosted the International Festival at the state fairgrounds. I had been visitng some Broad Ripple homes for sale and it was a quick trip down the road to see what was going on there. Honestly, only a few minutes from the downtown Indianapolis homes as well. My seven year old daughter Mari is a flamenco dancer...and studies with Erica Dominguez, a Venezuelan professional flamenco dancer. We enjoyed not only flamenco dancing but Greek food, Hungarian chimney bread, Japanese dancers. Native American beading from the Crow tribe and dozens of other booths with tasty treats and interesting things to buy or discover. We talked with the representatives from Youth For Understanding, a foreign exchange student program about studies abroad, international students in our city and admired henna tattoos. In the midst of all the goings on was a huge jumping contraption...very fun! 
The picture here is my daughter AnnCatherine sailing through the air at the International Festival. It is awfully easy to get around in Indianapolis. Relocation buyers are often amazed at how easy the commute is here so no worries if you are looking at Carmel homes for sale, Geist homes, or downtown Indianapolis homes, you'll surely find it easy to get around to do all sorts of interesting things!
Enjoy your Thanksgiving weekend, there is a lot to be thankful for as an Indianapolis resident!
One of the peril's of real estate is continually re-evaluating your own home when you walk in the door at the end of the day. I was out last week looking at some Geist Homes and realized that my bedrooms could use a boost! Especially my teenage son's room as he is no longer a first grader! I called my painter and we are making progress! The freshness of paint and a few touches is what makes Indiana New Home Construction so appealing! Builders know how to catch your eye! Pottery Barn colors, decorator touches...we all love the fresh look of new construction. I've been looking at quite a bit of Fishers Real Estate recently and find that many sellers are getting the hang of it...and as a result their homes are selling. I listed and sold a great home in four days...above list price....really! This home looked great. Fresh paint, updated touched and the relocation buyers moving to town grabbed it before the other couple who wrote an offer could! 
I work with a lot of Relocation buyers looking for Indianapolis Homes for Sale. I often get asked what makes Indy different in regards to schools. Sure, we have great public schools with top rankings...you can't go wrong but we also have some interesting private school opportunities when considering Indianapolis Houses. This afternoon, I picked up two of my children from the International School of Indiana and thought I should mention it. Who would ever guess children have an opportunity like this in the midwest! ISI offers two language tracks (French and Spanish) in immersion tracks. My seven year old is fluent in Spanish and English, my twelve year old in Spanish, French, and English. ISI's motto is "Education without borders." So true and so cool. FORTY SEVEN different countries are represented at ISI. All of this culture set right in the heart of Indianapolis, adjacent toButler University and a stone's throw away from the sought after Butler-Tarkington and Meridian Kessler neighborhoods. I know plenty of people who walk their kids to school! My husband and I, we drive ours from Zionsville...so if you're interested in Zionsville Real estate, there are plenty of carpools! It is easy to shoot to Indy Downtown from school too! Would you like to know more about ISI? I'd love to talk to you about it...email me!This is a really great time to pick up a deal on a home in the Indianapolis area but the trick is to determine "what IS a good buy. I have had several clients call me recently looking for foreclosure properties. (Here's a quick link to all foreclosed properties in the Indianapolis area)
An Indiana foreclosure is home owned by the bank, otherwise called -"bank owned" homes.
Working with an experienced agent help you to determine what is a good value and what is not. Some Indiana foreclosure properties are in perfect, move in condition...and some are not! Currently, I have a client buying a bank ownes home and we're not certain it was ever lived in...it is perfect! I viewed another Indiana foreclosure property and the basement had two feet of water and the whole home smelled of sewage...it was something!
Obviously, one needs a significant investment and the other doesn't. This is where an Indianapolis REALTOR comes in handy. You want to make sure that after you have made the investment that the home will be worth what you pay for it plus what you spend on it. You also want to be smart about the money you spend...you should be appropriate for the price range. Granite counter tops are gorgeous but you'll never get your money out of them in a $150,000.00 home. Make sure you're putting those counter tops in for your enjoyment! That said, if it is a much more expensive home, take some time and go look at Indianapolis New Construction and see what is appropriate for the price range. That is a really good guide if you're not familiar with the range. Your Indianapolis REALTOR can also be a resource for finishes.
It is also important to know that foreclosure properties are sold in "as-is" condition. Of course, you'll want to inspect but unless an inspection uncovers a truly significant major defect, the bank who owns the property will not fix it. I did have one client who was buying a foreclosure and when the inspector turned on the water, the whole home turned into an indoor shower! The bank was willing to fix that one! Do your homework, hire a good inspector and be present for the inspection. You'll learn a tremendous amount!
There are plenty of really great homes for sale in Indianapolis. Including foreclosures! Do some homework with your REALTOR and jump in. You'll be glad you did.
An Indiana foreclosure is home owned by the bank, otherwise called -"bank owned" homes.
Working with an experienced agent help you to determine what is a good value and what is not. Some Indiana foreclosure properties are in perfect, move in condition...and some are not! Currently, I have a client buying a bank ownes home and we're not certain it was ever lived in...it is perfect! I viewed another Indiana foreclosure property and the basement had two feet of water and the whole home smelled of sewage...it was something!
Obviously, one needs a significant investment and the other doesn't. This is where an Indianapolis REALTOR comes in handy. You want to make sure that after you have made the investment that the home will be worth what you pay for it plus what you spend on it. You also want to be smart about the money you spend...you should be appropriate for the price range. Granite counter tops are gorgeous but you'll never get your money out of them in a $150,000.00 home. Make sure you're putting those counter tops in for your enjoyment! That said, if it is a much more expensive home, take some time and go look at Indianapolis New Construction and see what is appropriate for the price range. That is a really good guide if you're not familiar with the range. Your Indianapolis REALTOR can also be a resource for finishes.
It is also important to know that foreclosure properties are sold in "as-is" condition. Of course, you'll want to inspect but unless an inspection uncovers a truly significant major defect, the bank who owns the property will not fix it. I did have one client who was buying a foreclosure and when the inspector turned on the water, the whole home turned into an indoor shower! The bank was willing to fix that one! Do your homework, hire a good inspector and be present for the inspection. You'll learn a tremendous amount!
There are plenty of really great homes for sale in Indianapolis. Including foreclosures! Do some homework with your REALTOR and jump in. You'll be glad you did.
Indiana Real Estate:
Now is a really great time to be a buyer in the Indianapolis real estate market! There are so many really great buys as prices are lower than they have been in a long time and sellers are motivated. I often get asked how to know whether or not something is a really good buy. I always tell clients to work with a REALTOR who can help them shop comparables and check "sold prices." You really don't want to just look at what the neighbors down the street are asking for their home, you want to look at what prices comparable homes have sold recently. For prices of homes in indianapolis contact your REALTOR; put their knowledge to the test!
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