indianapolis: North-east Greater Indianapolis Home Statistics for June 2007 - 07/16/07 09:14 PM
The statistics below were compiled by Carpenter Realtors for the month of June 2007. If you are interested in another area not included in this post, please contact me. I would be happy to help you with another area in Central Indiana/Greater Indianapolis.
If you are considering a move and would like … (4 comments)
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indianapolis: A Touch of Silcily in Indianapolis - 07/09/07 09:04 AM
I found another great place to eat in downtown Indianapolis, it's called Bearnos- Little Silcily and it's located at 1 N. Pennsylvania. Not far from Conseco Fieldhouse, Monument Circle and many other activities in the downtown area.
It's one of Louisville's most popular locally owned restaurants and it's now available here in Indianapolis. … (4 comments)
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indianapolis: The Heart of Indianapolis - Monument Circle - 07/05/07 09:50 PM
This circular plaza is often referred to as the geographic heart of Indianapolis. It encompasses four city blocks that front the circle, Ohio Street to the North, Pennsylvania Street to the East, Washington Street to the South, and Illinois Street to the West. There's strict zoning regulations in place as not to build … (5 comments)
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indianapolis: Another "Great" Indianapolis Eating Establishment! - 07/04/07 09:12 AM
Anyone that has lived in this area for sometime probably knows about this "yummy" place downtown. But if you are just visiting or new to Indianapolis, here's a taste bud adventure well worth checking out and you have a choice between downtown or to the Carmel location. Either way, make sure you're hungry, … (3 comments)
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indianapolis: On Tour at E. 20th Street in Herron-Morton Place - Indianapolis - 06/20/07 08:38 AM
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indianapolis: Indy Island Aquatic Center in Warren Township - 06/19/07 10:42 AM
Looking for a fun place to take the family for a swim? Here's an affordable indoor water park located in Warren Township by Franklin & Raymond Roads.
The aquatic center features two heated pools, a small slide for the little kiddies, the water geyser, a 150 ft. spiral slide, a 3 lane … (3 comments)
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indianapolis: What Transforms a House to a Home? How About a Cactus? - 06/15/07 08:10 AM
Whenever we purchase a house that we actually live in, we do and find things that will make our house a home that is uniqually "ours."
I'd like to share the gift that Uncle Eddie and Aunt Laura Belle have given to family members and friends. (While both of these wonderful people have … (11 comments)
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indianapolis: The Significance of Historic Woodruff Place - Indianapolis, Indiana - 05/01/07 11:01 AM
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indianapolis: The Old Northside Historic Neighborhood of Indianapolis - 04/30/07 12:44 PM
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indianapolis: A Sunday Ride to Historic Crown Hill Cemetery - 04/23/07 06:47 PM
If you are into genealogy or history, this is an interesting place to visit. Located at 700 W. 38th Street, the cemetery has 555 acres of grass, hills, plots, monuments and beautiful trees. "The Crown," is known as the highest hill (842.21 ft.) in Marion County. This is also the resting … (8 comments)
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indianapolis: Try This Summer Night Outing - 04/23/07 11:45 AM
Looking for something to do in the Indianapolis Area? Here's a summer night suggestion that includes a traditional past time. How about a trip to Victory Field to watch our home team The Indians?
Victory Field is located downtown on the southwest border of White River State Park. Victory Field is … (2 comments)
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indianapolis: Fort Harrison State Park Has Many Things To Do - Visit Indianapolis - 04/19/07 10:30 PM
Located on the North-east side of Indianapolis, Fort Harrison State Park has a little bit of something for everyone. The 1700-acre park features walking and jogging trails, picnic sites, fishing access to Fall Creek and two national historic districts.
If you like horseback riding, then you will want to visit The … (4 comments)
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indianapolis: On Tour at 96th Street - Indianapolis, Indiana - 04/19/07 08:15 PM
This week's tour takes us to a unique home located on 3.99 acres at the very end of Lawrence Township. If you love nature and would still like to be close to shopping, freeways and Geist Resevoir, then this home is for you.
MLS# 2628770 List Price $424,900
9591 E 96th ST Indianapolis, … (3 comments)
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indianapolis: On Tour at Anchorage Drive - 04/11/07 07:46 PM
MLS#: 2674966 LP: $ 332,000 8941 Anchorage Drive Indianapolis, IN 46236
This week's tour home is located in Admiral's Bay Subdivision on the North-east end of Lawrence Township. Admirals Bay is in Marion County and part of the Geist Area .
From the beautiful hardwood floors to the crown moldings this home will … (1 comments)
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indianapolis: On Tour at N. College Ave. - 04/03/07 02:57 PM
630 N. College Ave. $289,900
MLS#2719886
This weeks office tour takes us downtown near Massachusetts Ave. district. Located just steps away from dining, entertainment and galleries. The unit is located on the main floor of the building just steps away from a covered parking space.
Great Rm: 18X12 Dining Rm: 7X12
Kitchen: 7X9 Master: 18X13
2nd BR: 13X12 … (2 comments)
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indianapolis: Falling Into the Foreclosure Abyss - 04/02/07 03:22 PM
Everywhere we look these days we are hearing something about foreclosures in the real estate market. In this month's REALTOR® Magazine there's an article about foreclosure activity being up from last year. In February 2007 Neveda, Colorado and Florida reported the highest amount of foreclosures. (Actual statistics for Indiana were not included.)
I … (2 comments)
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indianapolis: On Tour at Windhill Drive in the Greater Indianapolis Area - 03/17/07 06:14 PM
This is the first installment of a series that will provide information on a new and current listing in the Castleton Carpenter Realtors Office. Provided to help spot light homes in the Greater Indianapolis Area of interest to homebuyers that have just recently been listed for sale.
7940 Windhill DR in Indianapolis, Indiana … (3 comments)
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indianapolis: Open House - Geist Area Home - Indianapolis, IN - 03/14/07 03:45 PM
Sunday, March 18, 2007 please stop by to tour the home at 8346 Admirals Landing Place located in the desirable Geist Area of Indianapolis, Indiana. Stop by between 3-5p.m. Located off 86th street and Oaklandon Road.
This home is a beautiful 2-story home with an open and spacious feel. From the moment you enter … (1 comments)
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indianapolis: Are You Looking For A Fixer Upper or Investment Properties? - 03/13/07 08:02 PM
Are you looking for a fixer-upper? Have you thought about purchasing investment properties? If you are looking in the Greater Indianapolis Area, I believe I can help you find that home.
List Price $105,000
Here's a home that is pre-foreclosure. Built in 2002 and listed with Aim High Realty. Home offers 1900sq. ft … (2 comments)
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indianapolis: Spring Is In The Indianapolis Air! - 03/09/07 11:45 AM
Today sure is a beautiful day in Indianapolis. The temperature so far is 54 degrees and the sun is shinning bright.
Makes it hard to look out the window and be productive inside when I'd rather be enjoying the sun like these geese are doing just off to the side … (3 comments)
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indianapolis: 8346 Admirals Landing Place in Indianapolis, IN 46236 - 03/08/07 09:30 PM
Beautiful 2-Story located in Admirals Landing near Geist. The moment you enter the home you will enjoy the beauty and flow of this elegant floor plan. Large kitchen with plenty of cabinets and storage. Great for entertaining or family gatherings. Come home to relax in your Master Retreat with whirlpool tub.
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indianapolis: It'a All Active Rain's Fault. . . - 03/06/07 09:46 PM
Yes, that's right. It's all Active Rain's fault that I had lunch to meet a new networking friend that is a member of Active Rain too. So who was this mysterious active rain member, you ask? It was Kristal Davis of Davis Insurance Agency, here in the Indianapolis Area.
I believe it … (5 comments)
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indianapolis: NEWS FLASH - Beware of Deed Scam! - 02/22/07 09:10 PM
Yesterday I received a notice in the mail regarding the deed to my home. It supposedly came from the National Deed Service, Inc. in Washington, D.C. It stated that The U.S. Government Federal Citizen Information Center website recommended that property owners should have an official or certified copy of their deed. I … (18 comments)
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indianapolis: Bye, Bye Miss American Pie . . .(Foreclose, the loss of the American Dream) - 02/18/07 07:28 PM
We read about it in our newspapers, hear about it on the news and have seen it in our neighborhoods. Foreclosures are on the rise. Unfortunately, Indianapolis, Indiana has been in the top 5 states for the last couple of years. Why is this happening more and more and what can … (3 comments)
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indianapolis: Gotta a Shovel, Can You Dig It? - 02/14/07 09:54 AM
Happy Valentines Day!
In Central Indiana, this will be known as the can you dig out Valentines Day? This is the view from my kitchen window this morning while I had my coffee. The sun is shinning and if I listen real hard, I can hear the humming of snow-blowers in … (3 comments)
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indianapolis: February Winter Storm System in Indiana - 02/13/07 03:37 PM
If you're in Indiana today, you know that the big news story is our winter storm moving through. This is a picture taken on my street just a few moments ago.
I live in the central part of Indiana and we've received about 5 inches which is now mixed with sleet and freezing rain. … (2 comments)
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indianapolis: Info Sites for Indianapolis Indiana - 02/07/07 09:17 PM
If you are thinking of visiting or moving to the Indianapolis Area, here are some websites that'll provide information and happenings taking place in and around the Greater Indianapolis Area.
http://www.indy.org/
http://www.indygov.org/home.htm
http://www.indianapolisairport.com/index.aspx
http://www.theindychannel.com/index.html
Welcome to the Indianapolis Zoo & Gardens
http://www.indy500.com/
http://www.indychamber.com/
http://cyndisloop4indyhomes.com
There's a little something of everything for everyone. From visiting the downtown area to the … (2 comments)
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indianapolis: Let's Make A Deal . . .Realtor #1, Realtor #2 or Realtor #3? - 02/05/07 08:49 PM
When a prospective seller interviews Realtors for the task of listing the home does the homeowner think the interview process is something like "Let's Make A Deal?"
While the ultimate prize is to sell the home quickly, at a fair market price and without problems, many times home sellers find out they chose … (0 comments)
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indianapolis: Welcome to the Admirals! - 01/31/07 08:41 PM
Looking for some where to live in Indianapolis? Let me introduce you to the Admirals. Located in the North-east corner of Marion County Currently there are 55 homes available for sale and prices range between $194,900 - $4,500,000. The various Admirals communities are: Admirals Landing, Admirals Bay, Admirals Cove, Admirals Pointe and Admirals Sound. … (2 comments)
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indianapolis: Let's Talk About Carpenter Realtors - 01/16/07 11:48 AM
If you live in or are moving to Central Indiana, Carpenter Realtors is a well known name in this geographical area.
Our owner, Tom Prall is a down to earth numbers man that cares about what customers and real estate agents need to be successful in their ambitions and in the real … (1 comments)
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indianapolis: Heavy Rains and Indianapolis - 01/15/07 07:49 PM
In the last few days our area has received a heavy amount of rain. Fall Creek twists and turns throughout our area and others. These are pictures from today on my way home from the office. The news reports say that this could get worse and possibly freeze in the next few … (1 comments)
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indianapolis: Ivy Hills Open House - 01/10/07 12:20 PM
This Sunday, January 14, 2007 from 2 - 4p.m. Please stop by and visit 5855 Kilmer LN, Indianapolis, IN 46250. Located in prestigious Ivy Hills community.
This home features 5 bedrooms, a front room, family room with fireplace, spacious kitchen and enclosed screen porch. Beautifully landscaped yard with large deck.
Please visit … (0 comments)
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indianapolis: AT & T Offers its Customer More! - 01/02/07 11:16 AM
AT & T is a name all of us know well. In a recent press release AT & T announced that it'll be offering more serves to customers this coming year.
In this morning's Inside Indiana Business Journal it states that the company's aquisition of Bell South will allow them to offer new … (0 comments)
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indianapolis: LaRue Carter Visited by Santa and the Carpenter Elves! - 12/22/06 01:35 PM
So often these days we hear about how commercialized Christmas has become or how people don't appreciate the true meaning of Christmas. Fortunately for those of us at Carpenter Realtors in Castleton, we were able to help make 45 kids at the LaRue Carter Hospital have a Merry Christmas.
I can't begin … (2 comments)
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indianapolis: FHA Resource Center Information - 12/12/06 03:02 PM
Are you a consumer with questions about...
Then contact (800) CALLFHA or (800) 225-5342 TDD: (877) TDD-2HUD (877) 833-2483) for the answers to your questions. The call centers hours are from 8:00a.m. - 8:00p.m. Monday - Friday EST.
This website is for Consumers as well as Loan Officers, Underwriters and Realtors. You can … (0 comments)
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indianapolis: A Great BIG Welcome To Bill! - 12/11/06 01:55 PM
Please help me in welcoming my real estate partner Bill Foxworthy to our Active Rain Community. We have teamed up at Carpenter Realtors in Indianapolis, IN and hope to kick butt in 2007. So in being a newbie he is trying to learn how to get around the various facites of this … (2 comments)
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indianapolis: Christmas in the Geist Area - 12/01/06 01:18 PM
Christmas is always a great time to drive through the neighborhoods and see what interesting or unique Christmas lights and decorations are on the homes. On my street, a few of the neighbors have spent a lot of time decorating the fronts of their homes. Just take a drive down Geist … (0 comments)
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indianapolis: Is It A Great Time to Buy? - 11/26/06 09:55 PM
Lately we've heard several different prospectives on the real estate market. Some news articles say we are in a housing bubble. Others report about the down market, more talk about this being a buyer's market. We hear about foreclosures and the list goes on and on. So what is the truth?
Some … (0 comments)
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indianapolis: Current Statistics For the Indy MLS Area - 11/21/06 01:39 PM
11/21/06-Currently there are 21,274 Active Listing on the Indianapolis Area MLS.
Since the beginning of November and up until yesterday 1,219 properties have had closings. Since the beginning of this month 2,570 homes have listed with a realtor/brokerage. The average days on the market for the Indianapolis MLS area is 111 days. … (0 comments)
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indianapolis: Carroll Crossing in Lawrence Township - 11/20/06 10:06 AM
Just a mile south of Pendleton Pike in Lawrence Township is a newer CP Morgan community called Carroll Crossing.Located at 62nd street and At present, there's 25 lots left for building upon before CP Morgan completes the community and closes it out.
The ammenities that are apart of Carrol Crossing are an 18 acre common area, … (0 comments)
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indianapolis: N. Jefferson Drive - An affordable Two-Story - 11/15/06 03:31 PM
Many people overlook the fact that McCordsville is just outside of Indianapolis/Lawrence city limits and not far from the popular Geist Area. Stansbury Addition is a community with a lot to offer its residents. The subdivision has several ponds, sidewalks and walking trails as well as a homeowners association.
5709 N. Jefferson … (0 comments)
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indianapolis: Stansbury Addition - McCordsville, IN - 11/15/06 12:38 PM
Welcome to the Stansbury Addition in McCordsville, Indiana. Conveniently located off W. 600 and N. 700, just over a mile from 67/37 Pendleton Pike. You'll find that it's just minutes from neighborhood shopping areas such as Oaklandon Commons and Oaklandon Plaza. While located in Hancock County and the Mt. Vernon School District, this … (2 comments)
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indianapolis: Just Reduced - Charm & Style - 11/14/06 06:55 PM
Priced at $179,900 Located in the 71st and Binford area of
Indianapolis. Home features four bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, a formal livingroom, a formal diningroom, familyroom with fireplace, kitchen and a enclosed sunroom. Home has hardwood floors through out and the kitchen has been updated. With an large lot and its park like … (0 comments)
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indianapolis: Thinking of Moving to the Indianapolis, IN Area? - 11/14/06 04:56 PM
If you're relocating to the Indianapolis area I would love to help you get aquainted with Central Indiana and search for a home. My website provides information about schools, the cities and towns in the area as well as allowing you to search for a home yourself. Visit my site at … (0 comments)
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indianapolis: Wheeler Mission Drumstick Dash is Coming . . . An Opportunity to help the Homeless! - 11/08/06 02:35 PM
Many of you may know or have seen the Wheeler Mission in Downtown Indianapolis. This mission originated in 1893 and has been addressing Indianapolis' poor and needy ever since. It is a place where the homeless may come to get a warm meal or find shelter for the night. It also … (0 comments)
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indianapolis: KB Homes defaults on Note - 11/08/06 01:58 PM
A small article in the Indianapolis Business Journal states that KB homes is in default on a senior note. The company is based out of Los Angeles, CA. In the Indianapolis area we know them also as Dura Builders which build homes as well as operating a components plant near the Indianapolis … (5 comments)
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indianapolis: The Geist Area of Indiana - 11/07/06 02:20 PM
The Geist Resivoir is located on the North-East side of Indianapolis on the Marion and Hamilton county line. Land aquisitions by Indianapolis Water Company began around 1924 and the entire project was finished around 1943. Originally purchased and built as a water supply for Indianapolis. The resevior is fed by Fall Creek on … (0 comments)
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indianapolis: Is Your Home Ready For Winter? - 11/05/06 07:39 PM
Living in Indianapolis, Indiana we will experience some cold winter days. Before they hit, now is the time to make sure your home is ready. Here's some helpful ideas to prepare your home.
Check windows and rechaulk any broken sealsDrain garden hoses and store away for winter.Check foundation for cracks.Clean the outside of … (0 comments)
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indianapolis: Could selling your house be like Dating? - 11/04/06 05:15 PM
Most people know what it's like to go on dates. If the date sounded like someone you wanted to meet and impress, you'd clean your act up, maybe put one of your better outfits on, get a hair cut or any number of things that made your appearance look better than the norm. … (2 comments)
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indianapolis: Are you really taking a loss? Pricing a home in today's market. - 10/26/06 04:10 PM
As many of you know, homes are sitting on the market longer. More people are experiencing their listings expire or being on the market for a year or more. To combat that, I and other Realtors®. ask for sellers to consider the low end of a suggested listing price or a price reduction. … (0 comments)
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indianapolis: The Scoop on Pricing a Listing. - 10/24/06 02:21 PM
So many times when I speak to people, whether they are possible clients or people I meet when I'm out and about there's a misconception that a Realtor sets the price of a home when it's listed.
In reality, it goes back to the market and that "supply and demand" rule. … (1 comments)
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indianapolis: The "Expired Listing" - 10/14/06 08:21 PM
Not long ago, I contacted a homeowner about their expired listing. One of the first questions I was asked by them was whether I really wanted to sell this home or just get another listing. . . I hadn't been asked this question before but it is a valid one.
Most homeowners experience a bunch of … (1 comments)
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