Alice Hudson's Blog

ANNOUNCING PRUDENTIAL INDIANA REALTY GROUP

Alice Hudson (Prudential Indiana Realty Group) — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 08:36:36 -0700

We are excited to announce that Realty Group Companies chose to affiliate with the Prudential Real Estate nettwork because it was the best fit for our future, giving us global brand recognition and industry-best technology, training and relocation services, among other key benefits. This means even better service and support for our agents and consumers.

We are honored Prudential Real Estate entrusted our company with the exclusive right to use the name "Prudential Indiana Realty Group." We earned that distinction with three decades of rock-solid customer service, fiscal management and real estate innovation.

Our new affiliation enhances our marketing strategies, including national television and extensive web lead generating tools for our agents and consumers. Over the next few days,
you will see over 2400 Prudential signs go up over Indianapolis and Indiana. Prudential Real Estate and Relocation Services follows a true entrepreneurial model.

This means that all affiliates are independently owned and operated, and that business
decisions are made at the local level, by the local-market experts! We did not sell, we did not change ownership, but we did make a move for the betterment of our agents and consumers.

Today we had a wonderful event with 450 sales professionals leaving full of excitement and a renewed dedication to the business and to the new Prudential Indiana Realty Group company.

While other real estate brands may be struggling financially, the Prudential Real Estate Network has the backing, stability and reputation of Prudential Financial, a 135-year-old global nstitution.

First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit

Alice Hudson (Prudential Indiana Realty Group) — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:29:41 -0700

This tax credit applies to purchases on or after January 1, 2009
and before December 1, 2009...
                                                                                                                                                                                 The Basics

       1. Who is eligible? Only 1st time home buyers. If you have not owned a home in the past three years you are considered a first time home buyer.

    2. How does it work? Credits are claimed on an individual's income tax return, then the total tax bill is reduced.

     3. Are there income restrictions? Yes, Singles are eligible if their income is no more than $75,000 and married couples may have no more than $150,000 in income.

4. Do I have to repay the tax credit? No, no repayment required.

5. I have a home under construction, does this qualify. Yes, as long as you actually occupy the home before December 1, 2009..

*If you have further questions or would like to be pre-qualified to purchase a home, please feel free to call me at 317-850-2172.

"I Still Love Roundabouts"

Alice Hudson (Prudential Indiana Realty Group) — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:04:11 -0700

Why not?

Roundabouts save gas and help traffic move along. Carmel has seen a 78% drop in accidents and a savings of 24,000 gallons of gas per year since installing their roundabouts 10 years ago.

Noblesville has plans for about 10 more along with the six plus two it shares with Fishers. Carmel has 37 roundabouts and is planning 27 more.

We might as well learn to drive in them. If you have not grown up with them you probably think they are crazy or scary, but if you can just understand the concept, life will move at a smoother pace. Why sit at a stop light when you can just keep moving.

"I Still Love Them"

Noblesville Earns Indiana Chamber’s Community of the Year Honor

Alice Hudson (Prudential Indiana Realty Group) — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:48:59 -0700

Noblesville's historic downtown and high quality of life has helped it earn recognition as the Indiana Chamber of Commerce's 2008 Community of the Year.

Noblesville, which saw its population increase from less than 30,000 in 2000 to nearly 40,000 people five years later with the numbers still on the rise.

The 3,600 acre Corporate Campus features industrial and commercial development, which provides job opportunities to community residents.

The new Hamilton Town Center, operated by Simon Properties, have had great success since opening their doors in late 2007.

The Community of the Year award will be officially presented during the Indiana Chamber's 19th Annual Awards Dinner on November 6. More than 1,200 business, political and community leaders will attend the event at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis. Former U.S. Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich will deliver the keynote presentation.

Potters Bridge Fall Festival

Alice Hudson (Prudential Indiana Realty Group) — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 13:18:49 -0700

Mark your calendars for the 9th Annual Potters Bridge Fall Festival. It is a fun day, where you can visit craft and art booths, have a picnic, take a walk or just let the kids play. There is live music for entertainment during this time. The fall colors will be enjoyed as you hike along the White River.

Date: Saturday, October 4th

Time: 11:00 to 3:00

Cost: Free

Location: Potters Bridge Park, Noblesville, Indiana

1st Football Game in Lucas Oil Stadium

Alice Hudson (Prudential Indiana Realty Group) — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:48:25 -0700

Friday, August 22 - Noblesville and Fishers play the first football game in the stadium,

If Fishers High School wins, Mayor Ditslear will wear the Tiger jersey at the Tuesday, August 26^th Noblesville City Council meeting. If Noblesville High School wins, Faultless will wear the Millers jersey at the Tuesday, September 2^nd Fishers Town Council meeting.

Tickets are $10.00 and the game starts at 6:00 PM

100642 Talisman Drive, Noblesville, Indiana - Roudbush Woods

Alice Hudson (Prudential Indiana Realty Group) — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:35:42 -0700

Immediate Possession. Easy access to SR 37. Close to schools & shopping. 4 Bedrooms + a bonus room. All walk-in-closets. Family room with fireplace & surround sound. Formal living & dining room. All appliances including washer & dryer. Lots of upgrades! Completely sodded yard. Pond lot. Extended garage. Carpet upgrade. Neutral decor. Carpets freshly cleaned. Great schools. Neighborhood pool & park.

Noblesville Band Day

Alice Hudson (Prudential Indiana Realty Group) — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:24:49 -0700

Noblesville High School's Marching Millers finished 14th in the Indiana State Fair band contest with their presentation of "Latin Art: Principles of Design."

The Marching Millers first performed at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday morning and had a nine and a half hour break before playing again in the evening session at 9:04 p.m.

The only other school from Hamilton County to participate in Band Day was Sheridan High School, who did not place in the top 25.

It was a great day weather wise, low humidty and lower temperatures.

Fishers named the Nation's Tenth Best Place to Live

Alice Hudson (Prudential Indiana Realty Group) — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 19:02:44 -0700

The Town of Fishers was named the tenth best place to live in the nation by Money Magazine in its Best Places to Live. The magazine said Fishers' strong economy, home prices, and good schools as factors placing it in the top ten. Fishers is the only Indiana community named.

Fishers is one of eight communities in the nation to be named in the last three Best Places to Live lists for communities with populations over 40,000.

Money Magazine states of Fishers, "When it comes to smart planning and sheer livability, others places could learn a lot from this little city in the Midwest."

This announcement follows the July 2008 edition of Forbes Magazine naming Hamilton County as the best county in the country to raise a family.

Fishers was a great choice when my children decided to purchase homes. They are very happy with the decision to live in Fishers. They are pleased with the schools, neighborhoods and facilities.

Hamilton County, Indiana is America's Best Place to Raise a Family according to Forbes...

Alice Hudson (Prudential Indiana Realty Group) — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:55:46 -0700

Hamilton County, Indiana is America's Best Place to Raise a Family according to Forbes...

It's exciting to live in the #1 County in the nation. After living here over 50 years I feel blessed to have enjoyed all the amenities that Hamilton County has to offer. It has been a great place to raise my family and now they are raising their families here also.

Alice Hudson

Hamilton County's excellent school districts, population, property taxes and SAT scores were the main areas that Hamilton County reached the top Forbes list of 20 counties..

Forbes officially ranked based on the following 10 points:

•1. Cost of living

•2. Home prices

•3. Property tax rate as a percentage of median home price

•4. Percentage of homes occupied by owner

•5. Standardized scores

•6. Graduation rate

•7. Per-capita income

•8. Air quality

•9. Crime rate

•10. Commute time

Hamilton County includes many communities, such as Carmel, Noblesville, Fishers, Westfield, Sheridan and Cicero

Hamilton County offers quaint communities, a terrific school system, great shopping, community parks, a short commute and low crime.

Four of its school districts - Noblesville, Carmel, Westfield and Hamilton Southeastern - have been recognized as some of the best in the state and the nation.

Noblesville was named one of the top 25 suburbs in America by BusinessWeek.com and one of the top 10 places to raise a family according to another publication.

Fishers was also recently cited as one of the best places to live in the nation by U.S. and Money magazines.

19625 Allisonville Road - Noblesville, Indiana - $169,900

Alice Hudson (Prudential Indiana Realty Group) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:12:02 -0700

Custom built brick ranch on a huge lot. Low maintenance home. 4 Large bedrooms. Family room w/wood burning fireplace. 2.5 Baths. Formal living & dining room. 2 Car heated & finished garage. Concrete patio. Mini-barn. Lots of updates. Immediate possession. Easy access to SR 37. Close to schools & shopping. Low taxes! 1 Year home warranty included.

Noblesville and Fishers Rapid Transit Line...

Alice Hudson (Prudential Indiana Realty Group) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:06:43 -0700

Noblesville and Fishers residents who work downtown could have another option to the daily chore of commuting along I-69 towards downtown. A rapid transit line would run from Noblesville and Fishers to downtown Indianapolis during rush hour in the morning and evening and would coordinate with IndyGo buses to pick up commuters.

I am ready for a system that would give us relieve from the congestion that has come with the growth of the Hamilton County. Noblesville and Fishers are popular areas that attract a lot of buyers and as it continues to grow the traffic is going to get more congested.

DSW Shoe store to open in Noblesville

Alice Hudson (Prudential Indiana Realty Group) — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:22:31 -0700

   The DSW store at The Hamilton Town Center will be the 5th DSW location in Indianapolis.

The DSW store, which is 14,000 square foot in size will offer thousands of designer branded shoes.

    The Hamilton Town Center location will feature a new DSW store design.  The store features

hardwood floors, brick and accent walls.  It will have flat screen televisions playing DSW commercials.

Customers cen relax in leather lounge chairs and ottomans that surround televisions featuring ESPN.

Let's go shopping...

840 Iron Bridge Road- Waterfront Retreat

Alice Hudson (Prudential Indiana Realty Group) — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:02:08 -0700

840 Iron Bridge Road

$464,900

Great Waterfront Retreat

Approximately 100 feet of shoreline

3 bedroom, 2.5 bath log home.

Walkout basement

46 foot screened porch for summer evenings...

Great Deck for summer picnics by

the lake or with just a good book.

Noblesville West Gateway

Alice Hudson (Prudential Indiana Realty Group) — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:35:53 -0700

Developers to create a west gateway redevelopment plan for about 380 acres west of White River with the goal of creating a strong central district with the river at the middle, New Town to the west and Old Town to the east. I guess I am going to be living in the Old Town and that's okay with me.

The western portion of Noblesville along the White River has plans for commercial and residential development along with some parkland. Kelley said he would like to see mid-rise condominiums west of the river.

Commissioner Steve Dillinger, said a county study of a proposed bridge over White River at Pleasant Street fits into the plan, which gives Noblesville residents another option for crossing White River rather than driving into the Logan St. bridge or the Field Drive Bridge.

Imax Grand Opening

Alice Hudson (Prudential Indiana Realty Group) — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 13:02:21 -0700

The much awaited opening of the new Imax Theater is scheduled to open on Friday April 4th.

While I am excited about the theater being closer to Noblesville, I am not excited about the FREE movie they are showing on Saturday.

"The Golden Compass" has been a very contraversial movie among the Christian community. I justwish they had chosen a better movie to let children go to for FREE.

Please check out the website below for more information.

http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1573421/20071102/story.jhtml

Imax coming to Noblesville

Alice Hudson (Prudential Indiana Realty Group) — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 08:24:15 -0700

Hamilton Town Center, a new Noblesville shopping destination just off Exit 10 of I-69 is to feature a new IMAX Theater.

We will have 16 different theaters to choose from. The Theater operated by Goodrich Quality Theaters will feature one 70 foot by 44 foot screen. It will also have a coffee shop and lounge.

This is great, now I won't have to make the jaunt to downtown to take the grandchildren to see the 3D movies.

Noblesville Rated One of the Best Communities in the US

Alice Hudson (Prudential Indiana Realty Group) — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 08:19:24 -0700