fishers homes for sale: Homes Sold in Fishers Indiana 2012 - 01/11/13 06:34 AM
Originally posted at Fishers Real Estate Blog
Homes sold in Fishers 2012 hit an incredible high in the 4th quarter of 2012 increasing over 40% from the same quarter a year ago.    If a sign of the economy moving forward is in housing…we are definitely moving forward.
For the year 2012, there were 1,715 homes sold in Fishers compared with 1,447 a year ago; up nearly 20% for the year.   For the Marchant Team, 2012 was our best year in selling real estate since we started in 2001.  We sold nearly $25,000,000 this year and over 100 units. 
The other statistics we watch our the days … (7 comments)

fishers homes for sale: Finding the Right Fishers Real Estate Agent - 01/21/12 12:33 AM
Originally posted at My Fishers Blog
Sure, everybody knows a REALTOR; but how do you find the right REALTOR for you. Maybe you already know a lot about the Fishers Real Estate market and you just need someone to negotiate for you. Or maybe you aren’t sure what you can even afford and need to start at the beginning with a REALTOR. Here are some things to ponder as you start the process of searching for a home for sale in Fishers.
The Metropolitan Board of REALTORS has 5,800 members. There were 75% of those agents that did less than 10 … (0 comments)

fishers homes for sale: 11715 Rush Drive Fishers Home for Sale - 01/04/12 11:58 PM
Looking for a starter home for sale in Fishers? There are currently 134 homes under $150,000 for sale; 46 of those are condo’s. Of the 134, there are 35 that are “distressed” meaning bank owned or a short sale.
I have one that is completely updated with stainless steel appliances, new kitchen cabinetry, center island, new flooring, updated tile and vanity in baths, new roof, new windows and new HVAC system.
Located at 11715 Rush Drive, the home is fully fenced and has a minibarn and playset. The list price is $144,900.
My sellers bought the home and being … (1 comments)

fishers homes for sale: Moving to Fishers Indiana? - 12/28/11 03:52 AM
Originally posted at My Fishers Blog
If you are moving to Fishers Indiana, you will be excited to know Fishers was just named the safest place to live in the nation according to CQ Press. CQ is one of the best database references in the country and produces the crime rating report once a year.
The City Crime Rankings report was based on the 2010 crime statistics of 405 cities and Fishers had the lowest violent crime rate for cities with populations between 75,000 and 100,000.
Here is a list of the awards Fishers has received most recently:
2011: … (3 comments)

fishers homes for sale: Fishers Real Estate Sold in June 2011 - 07/13/11 02:59 PM
Do you live in Fishers Indiana?  Do you wonder how the Fishers Real Estate market is doing in your neighborhood.  This is the report for you.
The graph is a pictorial of the last three years showing homes for sale in Fishers that have sold by month.  This month is very close to a year ago with 171 sold compared to 173 a year ago. 
In fact, this is the 2nd month in a row where we are close to the volume from a year ago.  Keep in mind the 1st Buyer Credit ended in April of 2010.
There's good news … (7 comments)

fishers homes for sale: Homes Sold in Fishers - April 2011 - 05/11/11 12:35 AM
Originally posted at My Fishers Blog
Looking at the homes that sold in Fishers during April, I was hopeful we would have good news this month; but again we are seeing the numbers way below the prior two years.  It is so frustrating for sellers that need to move and/or are ready to move to have to wait so long to sell their homes and take so much less on their homes.  
There are keys to selling a home in Fishers, but there is usually an objection to every house honestly. It may be on a corner, it may have … (4 comments)

fishers homes for sale: Fishers Real Estate Homes Sold February 2011 - 03/09/11 08:37 AM
Originally posted at My Fishers Blog
There are currently 732 homes for sale in Fishers and there are 162 pended as of today; those pended homes will close at some point and beat the prior year stats.  But, not this month!  We have another month where the homes sold in Fishers are well below the number from last year.  
There were 59 homes that sold in Fishers in February compared with 91 a year ago; by the graph you can see that 91 or so was the same number in 2009. 
The days on market are also much higher this month … (4 comments)

fishers homes for sale: Relocating to Fishers Indiana - 03/02/11 10:50 AM
Originally posted at My Fishers Blog
You just got the call that you are being relocated to Fishers Indiana; let me be the first to welcome you!  There are so many reasons to be excited about your upcoming move including the award winning Fishers schools, the awesome shopping, great Fishers neighborhoods, low property taxes and so much to do in the Indianapolis area.
This video shows some of the many sights and sounds of the Indy area:
 
In addition it is always great to know that you will be working with the best REALTOR in Fishers and that she and her … (4 comments)

fishers homes for sale: Fishers Indiana Real Estate Market Report January 2011 - 02/11/11 02:33 PM
Originally posted at My Fishers Blog on 2/7/11
While the news isn't particular good for January...I will give you some good news towards the end of the post!  For January of 2011, there were 48 homes in Fishers for sale that closed.   January can be a slow month and I think with the economy still not stablized and the weather (more snow and cold) it is not all that unexpected for us to see lower than usual numbers.  In January of 2010 we saw 69 homes sell in Fishers so a 30% decline this year.
The Days on Market were 103 in January 2011 … (3 comments)

fishers homes for sale: Fishers Realtor explains the Pre Approval Process - 02/02/11 07:41 AM
Originally posted at My Fishers Blog on Jan 24th, 2011
To make your offers as strong as possible when buying a home for sale in Fishers, having a pre approval letter helps.  Along with the offer, the seller likes to see a 1% earnest money check and the pre approval letter from your lender.  It gives the seller some assurances that you (the buyer) have talked with a bank or mortgage company and they upon their initial review of your financial situation....approve you for the purchase.
How do you get a pre approval letter?  This is a great question!  You can … (3 comments)

fishers homes for sale: Never Answer the Same Question Twice - How much House can I Afford - 01/14/11 11:56 PM
As part of the series "Never Answer the Same Question Twice" comes one of my favorites:
Hi Cindy, our lease expires in three months so we thought we should get started but we know nothing about the home buying process.  How do we know what we can afford or will be approved for?             
I guess there are a couple of ways to look at that question. 
You might be asking how much will a bank approve you for?  This is based on several factors such as your credit score, your income, your debt ratio and your cash available for starters.  The only way to … (19 comments)

fishers homes for sale: Fishers Indiana Real Estate Sold 2010 Report - 01/14/11 01:16 AM
This was an unusual year in Real Estate...everywhere  There were over 1,000 listings that expired in Fishers during 2010; many of course were relisted and ultimately sold.  Expired listings almost always leads to disappointed sellers and frustrated Realtors®.  If you are one of those sellers and still want to sell your Fishers Home, call a Fishers Realtor that can get the job done.
While sellers have had some frustrations during 2010, many buyers were able to capitalize on the first time buyers credit, motivated sellers and low interest rates, truly a Trifecta for them.
Overall for 2010, homes sold in Fishers were down … (0 comments)

fishers homes for sale: Top 10 Questions in Real Estate - 11/19/10 01:06 AM
Way back in 2008, I started a series on the Top 10 Questions in Real Estate for my outside blog on Fishers Real Estate and somehow I never finished the series!  So much to write about I guess!
So the answer to Question 9, what is the payback on my renovation is the one I will answer today.
The short answer is, it depends!
But every year CNN puts out a renovation payback calculator; that is fairly reliable across the country. 
Overall, kitchen remodels are the best.  You can typically expect upwards of 80% payback on this.  I've included a renovated picture of … (2 comments)

fishers homes for sale: Fishers Indiana Real Estate Market Report October 2010 - 11/09/10 11:05 PM
To spice up the post this month, I am going to give you two slices of the Fishers Homes that have sold, my standard graph and then also a chart.  Let me know which you prefer (although you will have to click back to the main article to see the other slice). You can either comment on this blog or send me a quick email.  I love the questions and comments you are sending to me; I write so much about the Fishers Real Estate market, there is virtually nothing I can't answer as a result.  So, continue to ask away!
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fishers homes for sale: Fishers Hamilton Southeastern Schools - 11/02/10 01:20 AM
There are 716 residential homes for sale in Fishers today and choosing one might depend on the home schools.  The Hamilton Southeastern School District website is awesome with enrollment information, calendars to determine dates for breaks, and a sitemap to take you to each school's website. 
But, how do you find the home school for where you live?  You can go to the main website and click on the bottom right where it says Schools and Websites.  Then choose a grade level.  The third question on that site is "Which School will my child go to" and if you click on … (5 comments)

fishers homes for sale: Timber Springs in Fishers - 10/26/10 02:14 AM
If you want to live in a home in Fishers Indiana with great resale value, then this post is for you.  Be sure to visit all the posts on neighborhoods in Fishers to find the one that is right for you.
The area from 106th to 116th on Hague has some of the best neighborhoods in Fishers, older but very popular.  Most of Fishers Real Estate that is new construction are areas out by Olio and 116th and at Brooks School and 126th.  I think there are treasures within Fishers that have held remarkable value in Berkley Grove, Hickory Woods and Timber Springs.
Timber … (3 comments)

fishers homes for sale: Fishers Capital Referendum - 10/18/10 01:23 AM
It is the political time of the year and one of my readers has asked that I publish a post on the Referendum to make everyone more aware.  I'm happy to do that to help educate the residents owning Fishers Real Estate.
On November 2nd, voters in Hamilton Southeastern School District will be asked to vote on a Capital Referendum (HSE Facility Plan). The Referendum would give the District permission to build new facilities to accomdate the growth in the District.  The District currently serves about 17,000 students and has been growing at a rate of about 1,200 students each year since 2000.
Here … (0 comments)

fishers homes for sale: Open House 10-17 Avalon of Fishers - 10/15/10 01:15 AM
 Open House Fishers Avalon Neighborhood(edit/delete)
Beautiful Maintenance Free Condo in the Avalon of Fishers OPEN 10/17 

Fishers Open House!Sunday, Oct. 17, 2-4 PM
12640 Chancery Lane
2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths2030 square feet$125,000Convenient easy living in this Avalon of Fishers condo.  Open floor plan with two story entry, living area with two sided fireplace open to formal dining room.  Kitchen has island, 42" cabinets, hardwoods & pantry; all SS appliances stay.   Loft area great for home office, large master bedroom & finished lower level give lots of options for living.  Very well maintained, easy to show.  This unit has a two car garage & street parking for … (2 comments)

fishers homes for sale: Fishers Realtor highlights Delaware Pointe - 10/07/10 09:58 AM
Living in Fishers has many benefits including great Hamilton County schools, outdoor shopping venues, farmer's markets, family fun events.  All of these things have led Fishers to be one of the best places to live in the country!  There are some great neighborhoods in Fishers to call home.
Located just north of 106th between Cumberland and Hague Roads is a small neighborhood called Delaware Pointe.  It has just 50 homes and they were built between 1993 and 1996.   About half of the homes have basements and there is a good mix of two car and three car garages.  They are almost … (4 comments)

fishers homes for sale: Fishers Realtor explains Homestead and Mortgage Exemption (LOWER Property Taxes) - 10/03/10 04:00 AM
It's time for another definition to be explained...
The State of Indiana allows various exemptions to be filed that decrease the assessed value of real estate property.  The two most common exemptions are the Homestead and the Mortgage Exemption.
The Homestead is worth $45,000 and the Mortgage is worth an additional $3,000 off the assessed value.  You can file the Homestead if you "live" in the property as your principle residence.  You can not file it if you live out of state now and rent your property.  You can file the mortgage exemption if you carry a mortgage on the property.  … (2 comments)

 
Cindy Marchant, "Cindy in Indy" , Realtor, Fishers Real Estate (Keller Williams Indy NE 317-290-7775 www.marchantteam.com)

Cindy Marchant

"Cindy in Indy" , Realtor, Fishers Real Estate

Carmel, IN

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Keller Williams Indy NE 317-290-7775 www.marchantteam.com

Address: Fishers, Carmel, Indianapolis, Noblesville, Geist, Lawrence Township

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