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Video testimonial featuring satisfied Crager-Bartels Real Estate client

Craig Bartels (Crager-Bartels Real Estate) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:08:02 -0600

Crager-Bartels Donates Thousands to local charity

Craig Bartels (Crager-Bartels Real Estate) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:38:23 -0500

Crager-Bartels looks to give back to the local community by donating commission to local non-for-profits. The most recent example is listed below.

If you have a local charity needing assistance with donations, please contact me directly. We would love to work with you and donate to your charity! Additional information is also available at www.1kToYourCharity.com

Video testimonial from a man in uniform

Craig Bartels (Crager-Bartels Real Estate) — Tue, 26 May 2009 13:08:23 -0500

Video testimonial from out of state investor

Craig Bartels (Crager-Bartels Real Estate) — Tue, 19 May 2009 18:48:02 -0500

Who wants to see paper testimonials. We are now going with only video testimonials.

Bill has purchased 5 homes from us in the past 2 years, and lives in California. I hadn't even met him until this past week.

Founder of Crager-Bartels Real Estate launches a new real estate book

Craig Bartels (Crager-Bartels Real Estate) — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 13:43:52 -0600

Derek Crager will be launching a new book written by himself and Floyd Wickman. "I Quit Real Estate"

More information at the main blog page located at IQuitRealEstate.com

Free book signing and official launch at Master Sales Society on January 9th, 2009.

newest newsletter for the Indianapolis Real Estate Market

Craig Bartels (Crager-Bartels Real Estate) — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:01:08 -0600

Here is a link to my "November Real Estate Update": http://realtytimes.com/120/CragerBartels This Newsletter is full of interesting and useful information that I think you will enjoy whether you are a buyer, seller, homeowner, or renter. This month's issue includes topics such as: "Smaller Homeowner Relief Already In Place"; "Good News for Qualified Buyers"; "Credit Unions To The Rescue"; "Finding Discounted Homes For Sale"; "FHA Still Going Strong"; "Investor Report: Bailout to Aid Investors"; Plus a roundup of October real estate activity as well as much more advice and information. For more information, check out the authority for Indiaanpolis Real Estate at www.MyIndianapolisHome.com

My Wife WINS a Saturn SKY in M/I Homes Drawing!

Craig Bartels (Crager-Bartels Real Estate) — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:03:15 -0600

Folks,

Only Realtor in Indiana to sell more then one M/I home in a six month period of time. Actually, she sold 3 M/I homes, or 3x what any other Realtor did in Indiana.

Long story short, 30 Realtors(or sales), were selected in a drawing for a new Saturn Sky. She got three keys to try. Second person up, she turned the car on with her first key:)

Find out why Crager-Bartels Real Estate is still smashing records through 2008, while the rest of the real estate industry is losing traction....2008 will be the best year for Crager-Bartels Real Estate with 2009 on tract for the same progress.

Find out why we sell more Indianapolis Real Estate homes faster and for more money.

Most unique real estate sales and marketing program available

Theresa Bartels wins the car

$370k home sold on the Crager-Bartels Real Estate triple play program

Craig Bartels (Crager-Bartels Real Estate) — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 13:18:39 -0500

We just sold/lease optioned a $370k home for an owner. This home had been listed for sale for $350k with no sale for over 6 months before owner contacted us. Tenant has put down $18k, or 5% non refundable down payment and will lease home for 18 months. After 18 months, tenant will be buying home outright for $370k. Win/win situation. Oh, and another thing: There is 8 other homes for sale right now on this street and all are taking price reductions to get their home sold. Put money in your pocket by marketing your home the right way in these challenging times.

Some updated information on the Indianapolis homes for sale marketing program

Craig Bartels (Crager-Bartels Real Estate) — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:23:05 -0500

Have been asked many times about this unique program we offer, and thought I would put more information together and explain it better. Have a home you can't sell? Take a look at this! What is the Crager-Bartels Real Estate Triple Play? The Crager-Bartels Real Estate Triple Play is aptly named because it exposes your home to three times the number of people a standard sale sign will produce and offers three ways to get you 'OUT' from underneath your monthly payments. 1. Crager-Bartels Real Estate, LLC is composed of fully licensed real estate brokers that can offer your home for sale the conventional way. 2. As the #1 referred property management company in central Indiana we turn lemons into lemonade or more specifically--we turn your financial drain into an investment or retirement opportunity that pays you. Complete turn key operation where we assume responsibility for all the headaches and send you a check every month. 3. The third out in our trademark 'Real Estate Triple Play' is a combination of the first two outs described above. We offer your home as a rent to own, or lease/option property, and sell it today for next years appreciated price. Also complete turn key, we handle the headaches and protect your investment until you are paid in full. All three outs in the Crager-Bartels Real Estate Triple Play program are by definition, Turn Key. You hand us the keys to your home and we market it to three different, and complimentary, pools of people. Don't try to sell your home when you are upside down. Why spend thousands of dollars and put yourself in a financial bind when we can convert your headache into a true investment. Because we market your home three different ways, we triple your chances to get full retail in at least one of the categories. The great part is that you retain full control over which offer you choose to accept. Our running average to get a home rented is 32 days from the day we receive the keys. More good news--85% of our home inventory is sold or leased within 60 days. Finally, when smart clients like you follow our expert advice, we've never had a home sit vacant for more than 90 days. We are professional, service oriented, technology empowered and run our business like we'll still be in business 100 years from now. We don't take short cuts and we live up to our five basic Core Values: To Always: * -Live by the Get By Giving philosophy. * -Make our Client's #1 goal, our #1 goal. * -Live up to our standards, despite temptations to lower them. * -Be willing to work toward a common good. * -Do what we say we'll do, sometimes more, just never less. If you are ready to get the monkey off of your back and move on with your life, give us a call or email and let us get you 'OUT' from underneath your monthly burden. More information at www.realestatetripleplay.com

$370k home signs up for Triple Play Indianapolis Real Estate Marketing plan

Craig Bartels (Crager-Bartels Real Estate) — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:10:32 -0500

Two to Three new properties each week are signing up for our program. Contact us today to find out how we can get your home sold or put money in your pocket NOW and not in 6 months! Wow! Custom 4 bedroom home on corner lot. Bring your furniture, groceries, and family and move right in. Sauna, hot tub, bamboo hardwood floors, central vac, dual headed shower, with separate jetted tub, in large master suite with separate his/hers closets, irrigation system, gas grill, DVD projector with screen, 12ft ceiling in foyer, 10ft ceilings throughout and even after all that if you open the walk in pantry the light pops on without you hitting a switch.

If you would like to sign up your home with the Indianapolis Real Estate Triple Play marketing program, fill out our simple form at RealEstateTriplePlay.com

Zionsville ranked the 57th best city to live in the United States

Craig Bartels (Crager-Bartels Real Estate) — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 10:15:30 -0500

As I have said over the past years, you can't beat Zionsville as a place to live as well as invest in. Prices are higher in Zionsville, but home pricing appreciation will more then compensate for this. Remember, LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!

If you are looking for a place to invest, I would consider buying a home in Royal Run and renting it out. Home prices there are the lowest in all of Zionsville, and the homes in this area will only become more valuable and in higher demand over the next several years as Amazon.com, a few pharmaceutical companies build plants, and other companies continue to invest in the Anson Zionsville development.

http://tinyurl.com/6eycsr

Looking to purchase a home in Zionsville? Work with the Zionsville Real Estate experts at Crager-Bartels Real Estate

Looking to purchase an investment property in Zionsville, Crager-Bartels owns several single family homes in Zionsville as investments as well as manages another dozen or so homes for other owners. For some examples of the homes we manage, check out our photo site of homes we manage and have for sale

http://pictures.zionsvillehomesonline.com/index.php

Home On South Side Signs Up With Triple Play and Is SOLD!

Craig Bartels (Crager-Bartels Real Estate) — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:43:45 -0500

Home was originally for sale for 6 months and was not sold. Clients came to us and asked us about our triple play. 5 weeks later, home has been sold.

From an email that client sent us: I am really sorry as this type of sale is new to me - Derek, YOU WERE ABSOLUTELY RIGHT! I am sorry that I took so long...thanks for your patience and trust in me. I am not normally so indecisive - the problem is that I really had limited knowledge on the subject.

http://pictures.zionsvillehomesonline.com/thumbnails.php?album=235 For more information about our unique sales program, fill out the simple form on the left hand side of our webpage. No obligation.

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Indianapolis lease option homes

Indianapolis homes for sale

The future of real estate home sales marketing is here

Craig Bartels (Crager-Bartels Real Estate) — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:29:03 -0500

Always on the cutting edge of technology in real estate, Crager-Bartels Real Estate has pioneered a new and exclusive way to get your home sold fast in a slow or slowing marketplace. While other agencies are offering their sellers one way to sell their home, the old fashion way, the Crager-Bartels Real Estate team is offering the exclusive triple play home sales program. RealEstateTriplePlay.com

Indianapolis lease option

Indianapolis lease option properties

Two Indianapolis Real Estate Lease Back homes available, 66%-75% CASH ON CASH RETURN!

Craig Bartels (Crager-Bartels Real Estate) — Tue, 13 May 2008 20:30:04 -0500

Something I have been working on the past 4-5 days, and something that I feel would be a great investment for the capital rich real estate investor. Note, you will need between $40k-$50k down for this, but the payoff will be generous over the next 3-5 years. At time of this post, you will need 10% down for non-owner occupied for well qualified investors. Note again, this is for VERY QUALIFIED INVESTORS!

Details on property one:

Watkins - Stratton Model by M/I Homes. Available for lease back to M/I homes.

Watkins / Stratton Model is available for $479,990 - lease term is $4,389 per month for (1) 6 month lease, with (15) 3 month extensions. 2% earnest money required at time of contract. $1,550 in buyer/seller closing cost plus 1% with the use of M/I Financial only. Located in Lawrence Community opened in July 2007 75 total home sites estimate of 3 years until close out at a pace of 2 homes per month

Photos of home are available online here

Now Look at the numbers:

Purchase price: $479,990

Down Payment: $47,999

Monthly payments at 7% for 30 year note: $2,874. Taxes: $700/month. Insurance: $100/month

Cash flow of $600/month plus depreciation expense of $5,900/year(based on 27.5 year amortization in 33% tax bracket). = $600+ $489/month in tax savings = 1,089/month in cash flow before interest savings.

Property goes up in value at a conservative 4%/year. 4% after first year is $19,200 increase in value. Principal pay down is $300/month. Add on the $1,089/month listed above.

CASH ON CASH RETURN comes out to be $35,868/$47,999 =

75% cash on cash return. WOW

I'm not even including your savings from interest deductions.

UPDATE: THIS HOME WAS SOLD BEFORE I WAS ABLE TO GET THIS LISTED AND SENT OUT TO MY OTHER INVESTORS.

An investor or ours found the photos I had placed under "specials", called me up, and locked in this deal already.

Details on property two(STILL AVAILABLE)

Carmel - Broderick Model MI Homes

Broderick model is available for $376,000 - lease term is $3,011 per month for (1) 6 month lease, with (15) 3 month extensions. 2% earnest money required at time of contract. $1,550 in buyer/seller closing cost plus 1% with the use of M/I Financial only. Model is located at Heather Knoll - located just West of Towne Rd on 141st st. Community entrance is on the north side of 141st St. Community is about 3 years old, will have a total of 151 homes when complete. Completion is estimated to be in 3 years...or more. We have 42 moved in homeowners. Of the 151 total, we have 50 home sites to be developed late fall 2008 / early spring 2009.

Photos of home are available here:

Now Look at the numbers:

Purchase price: $376,000

Down Payment: $37,600

Monthly payments at 7% for 30 year note: $2,251. Taxes: $600/month. Insurance: $80/month

Cash flow of $80/month plus depreciation expense of $4,512/year(based on 27.5 year amortization in 33% tax bracket). = $80+ $376/month in tax savings = 456/month in cash flow before interest savings.

Property goes up in value at a conservative 4%/year. 4% after first year is $15,040 increase in value. Principal pay down is $260/month. Add on the $456/month listed above.

CASH ON CASH RETURN comes out to be $23,632/$37,600 =

63% cash on cash return. WOW

I'm not even including your savings from interest deductions.

ALSO, we throw in one year of management for FREE when you purchase a new home through us. When we mean one year FREE here, we mean one year FREE AFTER the lease back expires, not during the lease back, as there is really no management to be done while this is under a lease back scenario.

Contact Craig at 317-490-5074 or Derek at 317-796-9825 for additional information. Also via email at info@MyIndianapolisHome.com or at our office at 317-839-8786

5 bedroom Victorian home for rent in Indianapolis

Craig Bartels (Crager-Bartels Real Estate) — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 22:22:23 -0500

best resources online for advertising property management services

Craig Bartels (Crager-Bartels Real Estate) — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 09:00:25 -0600

I am looking for online websites that tailor to property management companies. There is countless websites that generate buy/sell leads for me, but I am not finding very many online resources to post property management information.

Any ideas?

Is Your Credit report scores really your score lenders look at??

Craig Bartels (Crager-Bartels Real Estate) — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 12:04:27 -0600

OKay, I have bought over 50 properties that I own and rent out over the past 12 years and have closed hundreds of deals for clients as well.

I always thought the credit score you obtain from all three bureau's are your "credit score". I have found out differently.

I have a client that had a middle score in the high 570's.(as pulled by the lender he was going to use) He insisted his credit report he pulls with the "credit monitoring program" he uses says his middle score is almost a 645 and his lowest score is high 590's. I was told by the lender that they take the "base credit score" from all three credit bureau's and then they put their own mathematical formula on these scores to "make" their own credit scores that they use to determine whether they will lend or not. And each lender is different, one will put more weight on one thing then another will.

Is this true? I always had an issue with credit bureau's, as I don't feel they can "make the rules" on what is considered good or bad credit but they won't tell anyone exactly how they score things! Now I find out the main score you pull on your personal credit report isn't really a valid number, it's just a "baseline" number.

How many times have you heard a mortgage company say "I can get you 90% financing with a credit score of 650 or 660, etc."? So what does that number mean? Does it mean anything at all? Is is the "base" score they are talking about or the bank they use and their "massaged mathematically applied credit score they make up"?

I have now been told that when you buy a car, they will apply a different formula then if you buy a house, or if you buy a tv or anything! So basically, we are once again in the dark, we have no idea really what are "valid" credit score is.

Maybe this is why one lender can get a deal closed while another one can't? Because the credit score they see is different!

How frustrating..

Significant discounts on 3 KB homes-One year of Property Management is FREE

Craig Bartels (Crager-Bartels Real Estate) — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:52:31 -0500

The Crager-Bartels Team have found a few great deals from the close-outs that KB homes is having in the Indianapolis marketplace. All three will cash flow nicely and are great homes for the $$$

If you purchase one of these properties through Crager-Bartels Real Estate, we will throw in the 1st year of property management for FREE

KB is having 10% off on all move-in homes until Sunday through Crager-Bartels Real Estate. This is on top of the substantial discounts they are currently offering to move their inventory homes.

why the massive discounts? KB homes is moving out of the Indianapolis marketplace and wants to sell their current inventory homes fast. Their loss is your gain.

Brookfield Place by KB Homes

Of the 30+ inventory homes I have researched over the past few days, there is three that come up as good investments with positive cash flow for investors such as yourself. These are as follows:

1)8025 Cole Wood Blvd. Original price was $166,345. After first set of discounts and the additional 10% off, this home is now priced at $130,410. This is a 3 bedroom with a bonus loft, 2 car garage, upgrades, almost 2,300 sq.ft.
2)8005 Harshaw Drive. Original price was $164,578. After all discounts including the 10% off current promotion we have captured, this home is priced at $125,910. This is the best deal of all three. 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath two story with 2,456 sq.ft. 3 car garage! And an extra 4 season sunroom directly off the kitchen. This one will not last long at all at this price. I don't think I have ever seen a new home with a 3 car garage go for $126k.
3)8038 Harshaw Drive. Original price was $212,523. After discounts and the additional 10% off, this investment can be yours for $152,910. This is a large 4 bedroom with a bonus loft, 2 car garage, and 3,084 sq.ft. We have one identical to this rented out two blocks away for $1,500/month.

Here is some additional photos of these

cash flowing Indianapolis properties:

8005 Harshaw Place Cash Flow

8038 Harshaw Place Cash Flow

8025 Cole Wood Blvd Cash Flow

If you are interested in purchasing any of these properties, contact Craig Bartels at 317-490-5074 or Derek Crager at 317-796-9825.

Indianapolis Homes For Sale

4 bedroom 2 1/2 bath with full basement and two bonus rooms for rent

Craig Bartels (Crager-Bartels Real Estate) — Thu, 24 May 2007 21:42:03 -0500

Craig Bartels | Crager-Bartels, LLC | 317-490-5074

8816 North White Tail Trail, Mccordsville, IN

4 bedrooms 2 1/2 bath, bonus room, bonus loft, plus full unfinished
basement! BRAND NEW

4 Bdrm Single Family House

$1,595/month

Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	2 full, 1 partial
Sq Footage	4,074
Parking	3 dedicated
Pet Policy	Cats, Small dogs (< 25lbs), Dogs (any)
Deposit	$1,595

DESCRIPTION

This is a fabulous home for the price. 4 bedroom 2 1/2 bath home with, not only a bonus loft, but also a bonus den! Also features a full, gourmet kitchen with double ovens, built-in microwave, and flat, cook top. Large, eat in breakfast nook as well as a full separate dining room, living room, and family room. Full, unfinished basement. Almost 3,000 sq.ft. of living space, plus another 1,500 sq.ft. of basement! Call now to schedule your private, featured tour.

see additional photos below

RENTAL FEATURES

Air conditioning	Central heat	Fireplace
High/Vaulted ceiling	Walk-in closet	Family room
Living room	Bonus/Rec room	Office/Den
Dining room	Breakfast nook	Dishwasher
Refrigerator	Stove/Oven	Microwave
Granite countertop	Attic	Basement
Washer	Dryer	Laundry area - inside
Yard	Jacuzzi/Whirlpool	Cable-ready
High-speed internet

COMMUNITY FEATURES

Garage parking

Covered parking

New property (< 5 years)

LEASE TERMS

12 months

ADDITIONAL LINKS

Map of property

Virtual Tour

Website

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Renter contact info:

Craig Bartels

Crager-Bartels, LLC

317-490-5074

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: May 24, 2007, 7:09am PDT

3 bedroom 2 bath home with bonus screened in porch for rent in McCordsville

Craig Bartels (Crager-Bartels Real Estate) — Thu, 24 May 2007 21:38:19 -0500

Craig Bartels | Crager-Bartels, LLC | 317-490-5074

8909 White Tail Trail, Mccordsville, IN

3 bedroom 2 bath BRAND NEW home with bonus screened in back porch

3 Bdrm Single Family House

$1,395/month

Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2 full, 1 partial
Sq Footage	1,500
Parking	3 dedicated
Pet Policy	Cats, Small dogs (< 25lbs), Dogs (any)
Deposit	$1,395

DESCRIPTION

This brand new 3 bedroom 2 bath home is ready for you. In popular McCordsville, just minutes to Fishers, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. Home features 2 car attached garage, bonus screened in back porch, large, eat-in kitchen, almost 1,500 sq.ft. Call now to schedule your private showing.

see additional photos below

RENTAL FEATURES

Air conditioning	Central heat	Fireplace
Walk-in closet	Living room	Breakfast nook
Dishwasher	Refrigerator	Stove/Oven
Microwave	Attic	Washer
Dryer	Laundry area - inside	Balcony, Deck, or Patio
Yard	Jacuzzi/Whirlpool	Cable-ready
High-speed internet

COMMUNITY FEATURES

Garage parking

New property (< 5 years)

LEASE TERMS

12 months

ADDITIONAL LINKS

Map of property

Virtual Tour

Website

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Renter contact info:

Craig Bartels

Crager-Bartels, LLC

317-490-5074

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: May 24, 2007, 7:22am PDT

Craig Bartels quoted on Anson Zionsville Real Estate Development

Craig Bartels (Crager-Bartels Real Estate) — Thu, 24 May 2007 21:18:29 -0500

Indianapolis Star Article

KB Home has pulled out of the Anson Development.

The national homebuilder was slated to build the first wave of single-family residential houses in the multiuse development at I-65 and Ind. 334 in Eagle Township. Construction on the first of more than 100 new homes was slated to begin in April.

KB Home pulled out of Anson because of the national slumping housing market, not because of any local concerns, said Joel Reuter, Duke Realty vice president of public relations and communications.

Jason Lindaman, spokesman for the homebuilder, confirmed the company pulled out of the Anson project, but said it was in discussions with Duke to possibly return at a later date.

Reuter said Duke is negotiating with approximately a half dozen local and regional builders to construct the homes in The Neighborhoods at Anson development and anticipated at least a 90-day delay. Reuter didn't know when a new builder would be named.

"It allows us an opportunity to find somebody that knows the region and what the site attributes are on a local basis instead of a headquarters making a decision somewhere else in North America," he said, adding that he didn't expect changes to the project.

Local Realtor Craig Bartels said home sales in the area had dropped off but seemed to be gaining momentum in the last several months. He didn't think the KB Home pullout should scare homebuyers.

"This is one of the last areas I'd choose to pull out of," he said. "I think we're 10 years away from being what Plainfield or Avon is now. This is going to be one of the highest growth areas in the Indianapolis area."

The home-building delay shouldn't have an effect on luring retailers to the development, Reuter said.

"With it only being 114 of 680 overall units (planned homes), it's not a significant factor for Anson's development," he said.

The Boone County Redevelopment Commission also is unconcerned about the delay. Through tax increment financing bonds, the RDC has invested at least $36 million for the project's infrastructure and could spend up to as much as $80 million in the future.

Tom Lingafelter, RDC president, wasn't aware of the KB Home pullout, but said he was satisfied with Anson's progress so far.

"Everybody thought it'd go quicker," he said, "but things never go as quickly as planned. There always seems to be things that seem to take longer."

Although a Target store was indicated on a map of Anson's retail portion on its Web site, Reuter said Target was not on the short list of possible tenants. Many people expected a Super Target or a grocery store to occupy the space where Duke is currently building the Lowe's store. Bartels called it a bait-and-switch situation.

"I don't think it's (Lowe's) nearly as appealing as a Kroger or something," he said. "I think it'd been much harder to pass zoning . . . if they said originally they wanted a Lowe's instead of a grocery-anchored development."

Reuter said Anson general manager Tom Dickey was in negotiations with several big-box retailers, but none that he could name.

"I don't think any retailer would say a three-month delay would give them pause for concern," he said.

Call Star reporter Robert Annis at (317) 444-5572.

Crager-Bartels Real Estate, your Anson Zionsville Real Estate experts

Yorktown Woods Luxury Homes For Sale to Investors

Craig Bartels (Crager-Bartels Real Estate) — Mon, 21 May 2007 21:13:03 -0500

Luxury homes available to purchase. Guaranteed Rent Program, we pay your mortgage if we don't rent your property in 3 months, 1 year of property management fees paid for you. Professionally managed. Take a piece of the Indianapolis action before prices start rising. More information at www.CarmelHomesOnline.com

Looking to buy or sell a home in the Indianapolis area? We have purchased for our own portfolio more homes then most agents have sold to their clients! We put our money where our mouth is, so to speak. Work with people who care, people who know how to negotiate the best price for you. We also sell 90% of the homes we list, compared to 45-55% for the average Indianapolis real estate agent. Indianapolis Homes For Sale

Hazel Dell Woods. Beazer luxury homes available for purchase to investors. Guaranteed rent

Craig Bartels (Crager-Bartels Real Estate) — Mon, 21 May 2007 21:09:12 -0500

Morse Point Indy Home Available for Investors-Rent Guarantee

Craig Bartels (Crager-Bartels Real Estate) — Mon, 21 May 2007 21:07:12 -0500

Indianapolis Homes For Investors. Woods At Prairie Crossing

Craig Bartels (Crager-Bartels Real Estate) — Mon, 21 May 2007 21:04:42 -0500

Located on the Fox Prairie Golf Course, The Woods at Prairie Crossing offers unique floor plans, large homesites with golf course and wooded views and access to a variety of recreational opportunities.

Morse Beach Park is just around the corner, offering opportunities to swim, picnic and play volleyball and softball.

The community's beautiful walking and biking trails lead right into Forest Park, which features two playgrounds, an aquatic center, a golf course, a miniature golf course and a transportation museum offering train rides and kiddy plane rides.

Residents enjoy the unique shopping and dining destinations in quaint Downtown Noblesville yet also appreciate easy access to Riverview Hospital, Forest Park Elementary School and major roads.