Living in Indy Downtown is not only fun, but it can be very affordable. If you're interested in Downtown Indianapolis homes, or Indianapolis Historic homes don't miss out on this historic home tour called Herron-Morton Place. It's only a mile and half north of the Circle.
This urban neighborhood has a rich offering of people, history, and Downtown Indianapolis Real Estate that will put a smile on your face and just make you feel darn proud for living in such a great city!
September 12th, consider taking in some of the community and the many beautiful Victorian houses on the Herron-Morton Home Tour (sponsored by our own CENTURY 21 Scheetz Downtown agent Larry Gregerson). The event takes place from 12-6 p.m. Hope to see you there!
If you are in the market for a new home, but aren't yet ready to begin working with a Real Estate agent, why not check out the Free Home Update feature on the CENTURY 21 Scheetz website.
Here you are able to set your own specific criteria of the type of home you are search for. When those homes come on the market they will automatically be emailed to you. You can save your favorites, rate them according to how much you like or dislike the property, and even share them with your friends and family. Here's the directions on how to use the Free Home Update function. You'll love it!
Whether or not your searching for Broad Ripple homes for sale, or on the North side in Carmel Indiana, or maybe looking for Downtown Indianapolis homes, you can have them all sent directly to your in box, just the homes that fit your criteria!
Today's interest rates are at record lows which means additional buying power for soon to be home owners. The difference between 4% and 5% interest rate could mean $80 more per month.
I recently moved to Fishers, Indiana about 1 month ago & have been enjoying everything it has to offer! I moved to the Downtown area of Fishers & love how all the restaurants & shops are within walking distance from my new place. Although I moved into an apartment complex, there are tons of great neighborhoods around this area as well. Fishers Real Estate has tons of great deals & is still ranked as one of the best places to live.
I really enjoyed one restaurant/bar in particular, Chatam Tap, it is new to Fishers with the only other location in Downtown Indianapolis. So, when you come to town looking for Fishers homes for sale, check out Chatham Tap! They had tons of great English dishes on the menu as well as daily drink specials. I really liked the fried pickles! Yum! The restaurant has great soccer decor all over the walls & also offers a patio to enjoy the outdoors while you eat.
Almost every day, I figure out something new about Indy, even though I’ve lived here my whole, 26-year-long life. Last week, I discovered the joys of riding the carousel at the Indianapolis Zoo.
My husband and I took some good friends and their 1 year old son to “Animals & All That Jazz”, a jazz concert held on Thursday evenings at the Indy Zoo in the summertime. Of course, being members, we got free tickets to ride the carousel and jumped on the opportunity. While our friends and their little guy carefully sat on “the bench” on the carousel, Husband and I grabbed some animals to ride on. Lucky him, he got the rhino, and I got a horse. When the music started playing, we were taken back to our kindergarten days, where all our problems flew away into the wind, and we found ourselves waving to random grandparents dutifully watching from the sidelines. Around and around, our hair blew in the breeze and our faces lit up with smiles. Once in a while, we looked back to our friends, who seemed to be engrossed in their son…. But we had so much fun! We’ve been to the Indy Zoo probably a hundred times in the past two years with our membership, but this visit tops the cake with that carousel ride.
If you’re ever in the market for Downtown Indianapolis Real Estate , be sure to spend a day at the Zoo, and even if you’re not up for a ride, at least walk past that carousel and wave to the riders, little and big! There is so much to see in Indy Downtown. And when you check out Indy Downtown, be sure to check on the Downtown Indianapolis Homes for sale!
The other day I was out an about on an early Sunday morning enjoying Downtown Carmel, Indiana. The streets were quiet from cars, but people were outside enjoying coffee and doing a little people watching.
As I was walking down the street, taking photos of the lovely downtown I came upon a couple from Chicago visiting for the weekend. They stopped me and asked me about the town, and about Carmel Real Estate. I shared with them some information about the Monon, the Monon Center, and of course about CENTURY 21 Scheetz.
They asked what the average home cost is in Carmel, they were curious as to how it compared to Chicago. They were stunned to find out that the average home price in Carmel is $293,000. They told me that Carmel Indiana Real Estate is so much more affordable than Chicago and you get so much more house for your money! They were curious about Indianapolis Condos and especially interested in Monon and Main Condos. What a real estate steal these are going to be. CENTURY 21 Scheetz is excited to be marketing this project. If you are curious about Monon and Main Condos, GREAT Carmel Indiana Real Estate, please give us a call. We've got the scoop!
Back to the couple....they looked at each other with excitement about the affordablity of Carmel Real Estate, and told me that they will be moving to Carmel within the next three months. We exchanged business cards and said we would keep in touch. I've regularly been sending updates about the Carmel market in order to keep them well informed. I can't wait to help them find their dream home!
What's all the fuss about Broad Ripple? Why is it so important for some people to just search for Broad Ripple Homes For Sale. We get calls regularly from buyers saying they are only interested in living in Broad Ripple. So, we decided to ask some of our past customers, "Why?".
"I definitely wanted to live in Broad Ripple because of the energy there. There's always something going on, and I can walk to most everything I need" ~Jamison
"When I first started my home search I was looking for Downtown Indianapolis Real Estate, but the more I searched I realized that Broad Ripple was exactly what I was truly looking for. The commute to my job is easy, plus I get all the benefits of a great night life in the heart of Broad Ripple". ~E. Mathison
"The home prices in Broad Ripple are affordable. There seems to be a price category for all home shoppers, both high and low" ~K. Crawford
So, after hearing about some of the "awesomeness" I thought it would be a great idea to show you a few great finds in Broad Ripple.
Broad Ripple Homes For Sale
Broad Ripple, On the Monon Trail, Seriously? How great is this? Wait till you see the inside, it's a dream, a great dream!
I grew up in South Florida. My family still remains in South Florida. What am I doing in Indianapolis? I have been asked that question more times than I could count for the past, uh, hmm, OK, 33 years. Geesh, have I really been an Indiana Hoosier that long? I think I just dated myself! Oh well, I'm proud to be a "Floridian" Hoosier!
When I first moved to the Indianapolis area back in 1993 Pacer basketball was hot! it was all about Miller Time, Reggie Miller that is. Right now, this month, it's all about the FINAL FOUR! (the photo on the right carries the Final Four floor to Lucas Oil Stadium) This is what makes Indianapolis such an amazing place to live and why I choose to call Indianapolis home!
How in the world does basketball and Real Estate relate! Simple! We not only sell homes in Indianapolis, we sell the city.CENTURY 21 Scheetz services over 1200 transferees a year. In layman terms this means we are helping a lot of people, who are moving into our great city, find a home. When the transferee comes to the city one of our Relocation Specialist takes them on a tour of Indianapolis. (Photo on the left shows CENTURY 21 Scheetz Relocation Consultants) Showing the new Hoosiers the city can include areas such as Carmel Indiana, Downtown Indianapolis Homes, Geist Indiana, and everywhere in between. If you are looking for homes for sale in Indianapolis, let CENTURY 21 Scheetz direct your path home. You will not only learn about homes, you will more than likely learn about Hoosier basketball!
Speaking of basketball, did you know that this year's final four tournament is expected to give the city an even bigger financial boost than last year's 39.3 Million Dollars. Being a Hoosier involves more than just basketball! We are known for our sports, such as the Colts, Pacers, Minor League Baseball's Indians, the USHL's Ice, the Indianapolis 500, and the Brickyard 400 Nascar event. The city has hosted the PanAmerican Games, the Olympic swimming and diving trials, and will host the Super bowl in 2012!
Broad Ripple real estate continues to be a great value. With many buyers looking for historical homes, homes with charm and quality and homes that are with in walking distance to shops, pubs, and resturants, Broad Ripple homes for sale in Indianapolis continues to come to the top of the charts. Getting to Downtown Indianapolis is also cynch!
If you are looking for a Broad Ripple house as a place to call home, call John Creamer who has been selling Broad Ripple since 1986.
Broad Ripple is located in North section of Indianapolis in Marion County and has many Indianapolis Properties. It is a very popular place to live and play. The Village is the Center of it all featuring a strip of Bars and Restaurants making it a great night life scene. There are many bars, which we locals call the "Broad Ripple Strip" or "Ripple". Dining includes Mexican, Steak Houses, Pubs, Fast Food, BBQ, and Seafood. For the outdoor enthusiasts there is a very popular walking trail called the Monon Trail that runs right the the heart. It is a paved trail that goes from Downtown Indianapolis up through the Northern Suburbs of Indianapolis, Carmel and Westfield.
Broad Ripple Real Estate offers many Indianapolis Indiana Homes. The heart of the Real Estate exists closet to the action. Many of the home are 1-2 story bungalows ranging from 100k-200+k. Many have basements and the homes are older with a lot of character. Some of the most popular homes have been completely remodeled with new granite kitchens, stainless appliances, new baths, new or refinished hardwood floors, and new exteriors. We also represent several investors who buy the homes in foreclosure and rehab them and sell "flip" them for a profit.
Indianapolis Real Estate For Sale is our speciality and we help many people buy and sell homes in the area. If you would like to know more about the area, need help finding a home, want to know more about investing in this area, or would like to find out what your home is worth now feel free to call me, Andrew Neal, Realtor with CENTURY 21 Scheetz The Andrew Neal Group, anytime at 317-513-7695 or visit www.DealwithNeal.com.
The Indiana real estate market offers many great choices for residences. With so many choices it can be overwhelming to choose a great home at a great value. While it's true, home prices have fallen and there are a lot of good values, some homes stand out as outstanding values.
These homes may be a smaller home in a neighborhood of larger homes, or a home that has recently been priced agressively by a motivated seller to be below market in that neighborhood. Bingo!
Commutes are quick too with 465 or I65 easily accessible.
This brick home is in a small subdivision that has the feeling of a private estate. Set on one acre, it is an all brick ranch with wonderful architectural stone work. There is a walk out deck off of the master bedroom and a walk out patio off of the sunroom.
Three bedrooms
2 and one half baths
Plentiful closet and attic storage
Well planned kitchen with pantry
Breakfast area and counter
Built in bookcases
Wood burning fireplace with blower
Unfinished bonus area over garage
Large master suite features jetted tub and dual sinks w/ walk in closets
A note on taxes... Over the past few years the taxes in Indianapolis have been uncertain. But, the tax situation is up to date in Pike Township. The current taxes on this home are $1977 semi. Governor Danielstax cap of 1% on residences will further reduce the taxes for all of Indiana, but most importantly the residents of Indianapolis who have grown weary with the many changes. Stabilization of property taxes will help the entire Indianapolis real estate market!
Check it out... Take a drive and check out this great home, better yet, call me to schedule a showing. While in the area, plan to stop by the Trader's Point Creamery for fresh milk, yogurt, and other dairy products. It is outstanding and I'm sure will become a favorite place to enjoy lunch or a special occasion!
Indianapolis real estate sales are heating up. Buyers are always looking for property in the downtown and surrounding Indianapolis and Carmel real estate market. When times are good, everyone wants a piece of the American dream but for now many have had to put that dream on hold. It's becoming clear now that many who pursued that dream too quickly got stung and are suffering the consequences today.
Over-buying can be a problem because you may not have enough financial strength to withstand a personal or nationwide economic downturn. Even if a person can somehow keep making payments, the taxes and upkeep starts falling behind thereby reducing the value of the property and possibly those around it.
To buy smart, one should make sure they can adequately afford the home they are buying and can also, after the purchase maintain a 3 month reserve of funds to handle their budget during downturns or emergencies that require extra outlay.
Leasing a property in Indianapolis today has become quite competitive and may prove to be a much better option. Leasing a home or condo can sometimes put you in a better neighborhood with better and larger living space.
As an Indianapolis Realtor, I want to do what is right for my clients. So before stretching your budget too thin or buying at a point that completely depletes your emergency funds, give leasing a chance.
What a great month May is in Indianapolis and if you are new to town...welcome! If you are considering joining us as "Hoosiers" it is a great time to do so! There are wonderful homes for sale in Indianapolis, and plenty to do in town...this is a great place to be. The month of May is a favorite around here, our popular MiniMarathon kicked off the month just a few weeks ago and tons of events going on at the track. If fact, someone was just talking to me about "Carb Day" coming up on Friday...that is a racing term...not a food festival! Today was a favorite day in town...Keep Indianapolis Beautiful day with hundreds of volunteers from Eli Lilly spreading out across the city to clean up parks, plant gardens at schools, pick up trash along roads and generally brighten the whole city! The Lilly volunteers were easy to spot in their red shirts! I enjoyed a day of gardening at the International School as a parent volunteer working with Lilly volunteers and tons of kids! I had a great conversation about Indianapolis Careers with a couple of parents and helped get a really nice natural garden dug out and planted around the school's sign towards the entrance. In the midst of this, I was negotiating an offer for a buyer moving to town from North Carolina. These particular buyers are pretty excited about what Zionsville real estate has to offer. Lots to do in town...last night we enjoyed the classic sounds of Elton John and Billy Joel after a great dinner out in downtown Indy! Community Service, great food, the arts and entertainment, and the racing capital of the world..Indianapolis is a great place to live...if you have the opportunty...jump at the chance to relocate to Indiana!
The final day, and what a day it was. Looking at the photos below gives you a good idea what took place, but I'll walk you through GRADUATION DAY!
Everything that was learned over the past two weeks leads up to this day. Today is the day when everyone gets the opportunity to show and tell what they've learned. Dressed in their Sunday best, prepared, and a little nervous, each brand new REALTOR had the opportunity to role play their marketing presentations to a pretend seller.
So many scenarios were presented throughout the day. Scenarios from FSBO, Expireds, to downtown Indianapolis homes, to Carmel real estate, and everything in between, presentations were successfully played out.
The management team who participated today felt like proud parents watching their children soar! "I love this day" said Tracy Hutton, Vice President of CENTURY 21 Scheetz. "It's such a great learning experience, and helps us all learn from each other.It also reminds us how much value we offer and how to express that value"
Congratulations to each of our REALTORS who successfully achieved each challenge presented to them today, kept their wits about them, and confidently presented their value as a CENTURY 21 Scheetz REALTOR.
We are excited to see you build your business and begin selling homes in Indianapolis and surrounding counties.
NOW, GO! The skies the limit for each and every one of you!! Your ongoing coaching sessions will ensure you stay on track and you reach your personal business goals. Real Estate License Indiana
"And now in the main ring... IRVINGTON vs. DOWNTOWN INDY!!"
Last week, I took a client out to see a home on N. Campbell Street, in beautiful Historic Irvington. He and his wife are looking to purchase their perfect home and turn their existing home into a nice rental.
As we walked around the home, we talked about the comparison of Irvington Homes versus Indianapolis Historic Homes Downtown Indy. We compared Irvington's classic brick exterior versus Historic Downtown Indianapolis' multi-colored wood sidings, as well as the extent of updates and amenities, as Downtown Indy continues to lead the pack, adding luxury extras often found in Carmel Indiana real estate.
The home prices are very similar, though Irvington tends to be less in most cases. Excluding bank owned homes for sale, these home prices are typically above the $100,000's, sometimes soaring above the $200,000's and beyond. I'm positive this is due to the wonderful things to do nearby, most within walking distance. Restaurants, book stores, clothing stores, pet boutiques, the library, walking trails, and more are found each in Historic Irvington and Downtown Indy.
If you're checking out Downtown Indy as your new neighborhood, don't forget to include Historic Irvington in your search. Only 10 minutes away, it's a local, comparable secret, often without the pricetag of Downtown!
So who's the winner of Irvington vs. Downtown Indy?
Only you can tell, once you start touring the homes yourself and seeing what fits your lifestyle!
Contact Katie Bogan of Century 21 Scheetz for more comparables of these areas, and be surprised what the market has available for buyers!
My clients were able to purchase a bank owned homes as first time home buyers. The homes was located in downtown Indianapolis homes and needed some work. They had money set aside but really did not want to tap it all out on updating the project. I was able to get in touch with an Indianapolis lender that would do a FHA 203k loan. They were able to finance the updates in the project and not have to refinance at a later date. When it comes to purchasing bank owned home Indianapolis or Hamilton County, talk to a Indiana Licensed Realtor that can help you find different avenues to pursue your dream home! For information on finding your dream home please contact me at 317.814.8216 or lphillips@c21scheetz.com
Yes, President Obama has now signed into effect a bill that supports first time homebuyersin the US, including those looking for Indiana homes for sale or Marion County real estate.
Remember the old $7500 Tax Credit, applied towards any Indy real estate that was supposed to help Indiana home values go up?
Well, LOOK OUT, as this new bill offers more money to more people and is expected to jumpstart the new season of home buying across the country, most importantly homes in Indianapolis.
Check out this video that explains the new bill in plain English:
Just imagine... combine this credit with awesomely low mortgage interest rates. The result is your very own piece of Indianapolis property, in Downtown, Greenwood, Cumberland, Avon, Butler-Tarkington, Meridian-Kessler, Eagle Creek, Castleton, or anywhere else you can think of, easier than you could've possibly dreamed about a year ago!
That using a Realtor as your Buyer's Agent is paid for by the Seller?
This means when you're only buying a home, using a Realtor is FREE!
This means that a good Indianapolis Realtor will tour homes with you, give you important advice, analyze home prices, connect you with a reliable lender, negotiate deals, and gain your trust.... ALL FOR NOTHING!??!
The only thing that your hardworking Indianapolis Realtor wants in return is a happy client who talks about them to their friends with flying colors!
Check out what Your Indianapolis Realtor, Katie Bogan of Century 21 Scheetz, does for you, whether you're buying (for free!) or selling:
* Unparalleled client care… the overall difference between good and great * Excellent communication… especially important to stay on track * Strong focus on research and analysis… to ensure the best deal possible * Advocate of thorough due diligence… in all transactions * Punctuality…there’s no such thing as “late” * Attention to detail… in all matters * Commitment… to your total satisfaction * Integrity… in all facets of business * Professionalism… in every regard
Looking for Downtown Indianapolis Real Estate, Fountain Square Real Estate, Little Flower Real Estate, Irvington Real Estate, or Marion County Real Estate?
Contact Katie Bogan, of Century 21 Scheetz, to start your search today!
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!
You've probably heard it before that the three most improtant things in real estate are location, location, location. Probably an oversimplification but there is some truth to it. People want to be close to things like work, good schools, shopping, and restaurants but they don't want them right in their back yard. Those areas, therefore tend to hold and increase their value better than other areas.
One area of Indianapolis real estate that fits this criteria is the neighborhood of Ivy Hills on the north east side. From there you can be at Castleton or Keystone At The Crossing in 5 mintues or all the way downtown in 20 minutes. As a result, Ivy Hills is continually near the top of stability in the Indy real estate market.
When deciding on your next move, you'll have thousands of Indianapolis homes for sale to sort through so make sure you make location a key factor in your search and then consider Ivy Hills.
For more information on the pictured Ivy Hills home, or any home on the market, you can visit www.sellwithsheets.com.
You are invited to the showing/Open House at my great listing at 2242 Rome Drive. Wed. 11-1:30. 2-11-09 The Knoll Condominiums. This is located past the IMA which is west of Michigan Road on 38th Street, past the river and up the hill to the first stop light--turn rt. Turn left immediately in the the Knoll Condominiums. A great gated community!
Step into elegance with this tastefully decorated town home!
3 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, private patio with KOI pond, marble flooring in entry and dining area.
A master closet and dressing area of your dreams!
ALL THIS FOR $175,000
This condo has a club house and pool and is in a gated community.
Their is a private pond that you can see from your living area, it's perfect for entertaining.
This home for sale in Indianapolis has had all of the updating done. The Indiana home value is strong!
Just minutes from downtown Indianapolis shopping and dining. So much to offer!
If you are looking for an Indianapolis Condo under $200,000 this is your chance!
This Indianapolis Condo has been build to last. No outdoor maintenance, no snow to shovel in the winter, and in the summer enjoy the mature trees and beautiful surroundings.
If you are not able to make the open house on Wednesday, February 11th, at 1:30 feel free to contact me for a private showing-317-339-9777.
Visit my Real Estate Resource Center for more Real Estate news and homes. Can't make the open house on Wed. Just contact me at 317-339-8777 for your private viewing.
the Downtown area of Fishers & love how all the restaurants & shops are within walking distance from my new place. Although I moved into an apartment complex, there are tons of great neighborhoods around this area as well. Fishers Real Estate has tons of great deals & is still ranked as one of the 
My husband and I took some good friends and their 1 year old son to “Animals & All That Jazz”, a jazz concert held on Thursday evenings at the Indy Zoo in the summertime. Of course, being 
from the sidelines. Around and around, our hair blew in the breeze and our faces lit up with smiles. Once in a while, we looked back to our friends, who seemed to be engrossed in their son…. But we had so much fun! We’ve been to the Indy Zoo probably a hundred times in the past two years with our membership, but this visit tops the cake with that carousel ride. 
Chicago. They were stunned to find out that the average home price in Carmel is $293,000. They told me that Carmel Indiana Real Estate is so much more affordable than Chicago and you get so much more house for your money! They were curious about Indianapolis Condos and especially interested in Monon and Main Condos. What a real estate steal these are going to be. CENTURY 21 Scheetz is excited to be marketing this project. If you are curious about Monon and Main Condos, GREAT Carmel Indiana Real Estate, please give us a call. We've got the scoop! 
What's all the fuss about Broad Ripple? Why is it so important for some people to just search for Broad Ripple Homes For Sale. We get calls regularly from buyers saying they are only interested in living in Broad Ripple. So, we decided to ask some of our past customers, "Why?". 
Broad Ripple, On the Monon Trail, Seriously? How great is this? Wait till you see the inside, it's a dream, a great dream!
How in the world does basketball and Real Estate relate! Simple! We not only sell homes in Indianapolis, 
e "Broad Ripple Strip" or "Ripple". Dining includes Mexican, Steak Houses, Pubs, Fast Food, BBQ, and Seafood. For the outdoor enthusiasts there is a very popular walking trail called the Monon Trail that runs right the the heart. It is a paved trail that goes from Downtown Indianapolis up through the Northern Suburbs of Indianapolis, Carmel and Westfield.
What a great month May is in Indianapolis and if you are new to town...welcome! If you are considering joining us as "Hoosiers" it is a great time to do so! There are wonderful homes for sale in Indianapolis, and plenty to do in town...this is a great place to be. The month of May is a favorite around here, our popular MiniMarathon kicked off the month just a few weeks ago and tons of events going on at the track. If fact, someone was just talking to me about "Carb Day" coming up on Friday...that is a racing term...not a food festival! Today was a favorite day in town...
You've probably heard it before that the three most improtant things in real estate are location, location, location. Probably an oversimplification but there is some truth to it. People want to be close to things like work, good schools, shopping, and restaurants but they don't want them right in their back yard. Those areas, therefore tend to hold and increase their value better than other areas.
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