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West Lafayette, IN Real Estate News

By Sharon & Bruce Walter, West Lafayette homes for sale
(Keller Williams Realty Lafayette, IN)
                           PURDUE MEMORIAL MALL    
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By Bruce Walter
(Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana)
            PURDUE UNIVERSITY:  BEERING HALL  Beering Hall is located on the central campus at Purdue University and is home to the liberal arts progam at Purdue.   Future teachers know this building quite well as they have spent many hours taking Education classes to prepare them for a future career in education in our nation's schools.Beering Hall is named in honor of  former Purdue University president Stephen Beering.
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By Sharon & Bruce Walter, West Lafayette homes for sale
(Keller Williams Realty Lafayette, IN)
Purdue University expansion into West Lafayette neighborhood causes concern among residents.     Purdue University's plans to expand across Northwestern Avenue into West Lafayette residential housing has met with some concern with New Chauncey residents in West Lafayette. Northwestern Avenue has  been the unofficial de facto dividing line between Purdue University buildings(with the exception of a parking garage) and the residential neighborhoods of West Lafayette. The Purdue Research Foundation, which handles property acquisition for the university, is handling the expansion of Purdue University into Hayes Street in the New Chauncey Neighborhood in West Lafayette. Eight houses on the west side of Hayes Street will be razed to construct  Wang Hall which will encompass nearly 150,000 squ...
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By Sharon & Bruce Walter, West Lafayette homes for sale
(Keller Williams Realty Lafayette, IN)
West Lafayette homes sold close to Purdue University and Purdue Research Park:  Amberleigh Village   Amberleigh Village is  right across from the Purdue Research Park and just minutes from Purdue University.  ***It has a wonderful playground and small lake to be enjoyed by all its residents, and it is located very close to three daycare centers. ***It is ringed by West Lafayette's exercise trail system. ***It is close to West Lafayette High School's football, track, and soccer sports complex. ***It is also near the West Lafayette Park's softball diamonds and basketball courts. HOME SALES:  January through March 2011 There were two homes that sold in Amberleigh Village in the first quarter of 2011: -- A four bedroom/ 3 full bath home over 3,100 square feet for $223,000. -- A three bedroo...
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By Sharon & Bruce Walter, West Lafayette homes for sale
(Keller Williams Realty Lafayette, IN)
  4 Bedroom 2 1/2 bath homes sold near West Lafayette and Purdue University in Wake Robin Subdivision in 2010 Wake Robin is an established subdivision with close proximity to West Lafayette, The Celery Bog Park, and Purdue University.  With the new U.S. 231 Highway extention project it will offer quick access to the South side of Lafayette and Crawfordsville. Wake Robin is home to 250 well kept ranch and two story homes just minutes to Purdue and West Lafayette shopping and restaurants. 4 Bedroom 2 1/2 bath homes sold in Wake Robin subdivision in 2010 --- 12 homes sold ranging in price from $118,000(the only foreclosure) up to $234,000. --- The average sales price was $181,625; the median sales price came in at $183,250. --- The average sales price came in at 96% of the average list pri...
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By Sharon & Bruce Walter, West Lafayette homes for sale
(Keller Williams Realty Lafayette, IN)
  3 Bedroom 2 Bath homes sold in Wake Robin Subdivision West Lafayette Indiana by Purdue University in 2010 Ten 3 bedroom 2 bath homes sold in Wake Robin Subdivision in 2010 which is conveniently located to Purdue University and the Purdue Airport. *** The homes ranged in price from a low of $121,000 to a high of $214,000 *** The average sale price for a 3 bedroom 2 bath home in Wake Robin was $156,500 and the median sales price was $147,500. *** The 3 bedroom 2 bath homes that sold in Wake Robin in 2010 ranged in square footage from 1,450 square feet up to over 2,700 square feet.  *** There were no foreclosures. Wake Robin is a quiet and sedate West Lafayette subdivision that is just minutes to West Lafayette shopping, restaurants, and Purdue University. If you would like to see what h...
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By Sharon & Bruce Walter, West Lafayette homes for sale
(Keller Williams Realty Lafayette, IN)
   West Lafayette subdivisions and homes for sale near Purdue:  Wake Robin   Wake Robin is a subdivision located just minutes from the City of West Lafayette and Purdue University. ***It is located off quiet Lindberg Road; yet is  just minutes to shopping and the Klondike Elementary and Middle Schools. ***Wake Robin has quick access to Purdue University and the Purdue Research Park. ***There are about 250 one and two story homes in Wake Robin, and last year 22 homes sold at a median price of almost $178,000.  (there was only one foreclosure) If you would like more information about the Wake Robin subdivision and what is currently on the market, or other homes for sale close to Purdue University or around West Lafayette please contact Sharon or Bruce Walter at Keller Williams Realty. 
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By Sharon & Bruce Walter, West Lafayette homes for sale
(Keller Williams Realty Lafayette, IN)
WEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA subdivisions close to PURDUE University:  BLACKBIRD FARMS   Blackbird Farms contains just over 170 one story patio/ranch homes along with two story homes. *** some of the homes have lake frontage or views of Blackbird Lake/Pond. *** conveniently located close to Purdue University and the Purdue Research Park *** Blackbird Farms is adjacent to the Purdue University North (Kampen) golf course. *** The West Lafayette Celery Bog Park is across the street and Blackbird Farms is connected to the West Lafayette Trail Systems which offers miles of exercise trails within the city and to Purdue University.   4 Bedroom 2 1/2 bathroom home sales in Blackbird Farms in 2010 ***  four homes sold in Blackbird Farms that were 4 bedroom and 2 1/2 baths ***  the homes ranged in siz...
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By Sharon & Bruce Walter, West Lafayette homes for sale
(Keller Williams Realty Lafayette, IN)
West Lafayette, Indiana subdivisions with a lake close to Purdue University:  Blackbird Farms 3 bedroom/ 2 bath homes for sale   Blackbird Farms is a subdivision in West Lafayette, Indiana of around 175 ranch and two story homes.   Blackbird Farms is within the city limits of West Lafayette and it is bordered by Blackbird pond/lake, the Purdue University North Kampen 18 hole Golf Course, and is across Lindberg Road for the West Lafayette Celery Bog Park.  It is connected to the West Lafayette Park and Recreation trail system.                             3 BEDROOM/2 BATH HOME SALES IN BLACKBIRD FARMS IN 2010 ***  The total sales were 3 ranch homes and the prices ranged from $125,000 up to $150,000. *** The median sales price was $127,900 and the average sales price was $134,300 for a 3 b...
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By Sharon & Bruce Walter, West Lafayette homes for sale
(Keller Williams Realty Lafayette, IN)
West Lafayette, Indiana homes by Purdue University:  Blackbird Farms     ***Blackbird Farms is an established sub-division in West Lafayette, Indiana of about 175 homes. ***The subdivision is bordered on the east by the Purdue University Kampen Golf Course, to the south by an established woods, and to the west by Blackbird Pond/Lake. ***Blackbird Farms is bordered to the north by Lindbergh Road which grants quick access to Purdue University and West Lafayette.  Blackbird Farms is linked to West Lafayette's Park and Recreation trail system and the Celery Bog Park is across the street. It is a beautiful subdivision in West Lafayette in a country setting with that can offer pond and lake views, hiking trails,  and woods behind your property. If you are looking for a place to live in West L...
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By Sharon & Bruce Walter, West Lafayette homes for sale
(Keller Williams Realty Lafayette, IN)
West Lafayette, Indiana Homes Sold in 2010 at Amberleigh Village   Amberleigh Village in West Lafayette, Indiana is West Lafayette's newest subdivision in the West Lafayette Community School District. It has 180 homes and over 10% of the houses have a water view/frontage.  Amberleigh Village is surrounded by the West Lafayette hiking trails and is next to the Purdue University Research Park and has three daycare centers within a mile.  It is a great place to live in West Lafayette and Tippecanoe County!                                                   EIGHT HOMES SOLD IN 2010 IN AMBERLEIGH VILLAGE                                                           *** The homes ranged in size from 3 bedroom up to 5 bedrooms, with an average sale price of just over $203,000.  This was well above...
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By Sharon & Bruce Walter, West Lafayette homes for sale
(Keller Williams Realty Lafayette, IN)
  WEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA WOODED and RAVINE LOT HOMES:  HARTMAN RIDGE   Hartman Ridge is a one street, cul-de-sac housing development in West Lafayette, Indiana off of Soldiers Home Road. Over half of the twenty homes have private wooded back yards and or a deep ravine with beautiful views. Hartman Ridge is very convenient to Purdue University and all of West Lafayette, and it has easy and quick access to Highway 52 to take you across the Wabash River to all of Lafayette's major employers. Please call Sharon or Bruce Walter for more information on this beautiful and private subdivision in West Lafayette, Indiana.
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By Sharon & Bruce Walter, West Lafayette homes for sale
(Keller Williams Realty Lafayette, IN)
            Lake View Homes for sale in West Lafayette, Indiana:  Amberleigh Village     Amberleigh Village is the newest housing development in the West Lafayette city schools in West Lafayette, Indiana. It is a  well planned development that is centered around a beautiful lake setting and has immediate access to West Lafayette's great walking trails and bike paths.     Amberleigh Village is bordered to the east by the West Lafayette Parks system with a dense woods with hiking trails and recreational facilities that include soccer fields, softball diamonds, and basketball goals. There is also a child friendly playground for the kids to play while you enjoy the beautiful water setting at Amberleigh Village in West Lafayette, Indiana.     Enjoy the beautiful gazebo at Amberleigh Village ...
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By Sharon & Bruce Walter, West Lafayette homes for sale
(Keller Williams Realty Lafayette, IN)
WEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA WATERFRONT HOMES:  Amberleigh Village   Amberleigh Village is the newest subdivision in the West Lafayette Community Schools in West Lafayette, Indiana.  The homes are an average of four to six years old. Just over 10% of the homes enjoy the waterfront or lake views at Amberleigh Village. There are currently two homes on the market; for more information on this beautiful subdivision please contact us.  We can help you with other areas to live in West Lafayette, Lafayette, or Tippecanoe County.    
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By Sharon & Bruce Walter, West Lafayette homes for sale
(Keller Williams Realty Lafayette, IN)
WEST LAFAYETTE  and LAFAYETTE area homeowners:  BE AWARE OF MORTGAGE RELIEF SCAMS!     Like many homeowners in the Lafayette and West Lafayette area it is possible you are running behind paying your bills and your home mortgage. Letters are circulating in the greater Lafayette area and Tippecanoe County preying on the misfortune of homeowners who run behind in their mortgage payments.  ***they are asking homeowners to pay them up to $3,000 in fees to provide mortgage relief from their lender.   ***they are telling homeowners to stop paying their mortgage to their lender(but to pay them the money instead).   DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH ANYONE THAT IS ASKING YOU TO PAY MONEY UPFRONT in return for a promise to provide you with mortgage relief from your lender! Because of these predatory "mortg...
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By Sharon & Bruce Walter, West Lafayette homes for sale
(Keller Williams Realty Lafayette, IN)
                                         Snow Again in West Lafayette in Capilano By the Lake?   We have had a tradition in the past in our part of Indiana to get a snow storm during the IHSAA boys basketball tournament in the Lafayette area.  We did receive a small amount of snow this first week of March. It is always beautiful looking at the water in Capilano By The Lake no matter what time of year it is! Looking for properties in West Lafayette with water frontage?  We can help!
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By Bruce Walter
(Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana)
                             CHRISTMAS  in CAPILANO BY THE LAKE We had a beautiful snowfall Christmas Eve and early Christmas morning.  When we woke up in the morning we had a fresh six inches of new snow and I went out to take some pictures of the morning sun hitting the trees outside our house.  This is my favorite picture from Christmas morning 2010.  Christmas:  God gave us HIS only SON over 2,000 years ago!  
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By Bruce Walter
(Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana)
Is buying a West Lafayette home for sale a hedge against inflation?   Richard Weisser has written a featured post "Buying a house now could be the best hedge against inflation. . .EVER!"that makes a  solid case for consumers buying a home because of the low home prices and the incredibly low interest rates. NOT SO FAST!!!  I do agree with Richard that in most markets it is a great time to buy a house, and why wouldn't you want to get a FIXED RATE loan and lock it in for the next 30 years as a possible hedge against inflation? I do not believe we can see that far into the future and assure our clients that buying a home now will be a great investment hedge against inflation.  There are too many factors that will impact the future price of one's home besides INFLATION, among them are supp...
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By Bruce Walter
(Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana)
microburst = MACRO DAMAGE It was almost a week ago that West Lafayette experienced a microburst  from  a  storm  literally out of nowhere that led to MACRO damage in the city.  Wind speeds were clocked at over 80 mph and damage was sudden and swift to structures and trees. The West Lafayette High School softball field visitors dugout was absolutely flattened, and its concrete blocks scattered like Leggo blocks.  (pictured to the left) Entire backyard fences with 6 x 6 inch posts were flattened with the posts snapped at the bottom like matchsticks. Thousands of trees were uprooted, trunks snapped off, and limbs shredded or broken.  It was a BIG MESS!!!! Thankfully, no one was injured!        WHAT A MESS!!!!!!!! Sharon had a vacant listing in West Lafayette with a  large silver maple, wa...
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