Indy Realtor's Blog: Indianapolis Real Estate

I am not, nor do I claim to be, any sort of SEO expert.  Quite the contrary, I am a SEO novice, or is it a beginner?  Whatever it is, I feel like I know just enough to enough to be dangerous.  I have not had much time to dedicate to the greatest real estate agent in the world contest because, thanks in large part to an awesome new REW IDX, I am busier than ever selling real estate.  I try to take in as much SEO knowledge as possible, but quickly get overwhelmed by how much there is to know and how fast it changes.  I read several blogs everyday and try to glean as much information as my tiny brain will allow, but yet I still feel overwhelmed and confused.  With the competition getting stiffer and more crowded, I feel halfway decent that I am 15th-ish in…

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The Indianapolis real estate market statistics for February 2008 are either depressing if you are a seller or lick your chops exciting if you are a buyer. Here is a quick snapshot of what happened on the Indianapolis real estate market in February 2008:

  2006 2007 % Change Active N/A 9080   Homes Sold 910 648 … Read Full Post

The Indianapolis real estate market currently has 9116 homes on the market.  With spring right around the corner, now is a great time to purchase a home in Indianapolis and get a great deal.  Here is snapshot of what is available as of 2/27/2008:

Indianapolis Homes on the market: 9116
Highest Listing Price: $3,490,000
Average Listing Price: $153,570
Average Days on Market: 126

Compared to other part of the country and even other part of the greater Indianapolis area, these homes represent a tremendous value.  The affordabilty of Indianapolis homes is truly astonishing.  If you are even thinking about buying a home in Indianapolis, now is the time. 

If you would like to search all Indianapolis real estate for sale, visit our website for the…

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I don’t typically like to blog about new listings, but this one is priced well, in particularly good shape, and extremely well located.  Clearwater Cove condos are some of the only Indianapolis condos that offer waterfront living at such an affordable price.  This single story condo is located in the Clearwater Cove complex which is a waterfront community located in the heart of the Keystone Mall area.  Take a look at some photos: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As you can see this home has been very well taken care of and is a steal at only $329,900.  This condo boasts top of line appliances, granite counter tops, hardwood floors and the like.  This home features a one a kind floorplan in the community because of an additional room that was…

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While I am admittedly way outclassed in this competition, I thought it would be fun and a good learning experience to throw my tiny hat in the ring on this one.  I don’t really know if I can add any tips, but I hope to learn a good deal by going through this exercise. 

So without knowing what I am getting into or what to expect here is my bid for the greatest real estate agent in the world. 

For those people sitting on the sidelines for this greatest real estate agent contest, I would encourage you to get involved.  This is just for fun and to learn along the way.  I have no idea what I am doing, but what can it hurt?

Good luck everyone.

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Indiana will be getting $20 million in federal grants that will help pay for greenway and beatification projects in the Indianapolis area.  Six projects in the Indianapolis area will benefit from this grant money including an extension of the Monon Trail and a new trail in Beech Grove.  Here is how the money is to be allocated:


 

-         $1 million to Beech Grove to build a new 1.8 mile greenway.

-         $1 million to Hamilton County to buy land for the extension of the Monon Trail.

-         $600,000 to Hamilton County to rehabilitate a bridge that will provide a new pedestrian crossing over the White River.

-         $1 million to Cumberland for the construction of the Buck Creek Trail.

-         $1 million to Indianapolis…

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Broadripple, which is arguably Indianapolis’ coolest area, is about to get a little cooler.  The Fresh Market has started construction of its second store in the Indianapolis area.  The Fresh Market is an upscale grocery store that has everything from fresh produce, gourmet meats, specialty foods, and great wine and beer selection. 

The store will be located on the site of the former Atlas Supermarket at 54th and College Avenue.  One of the neatest things about the construction of this store is that due to limited space they will be utilizing the rooftop for parking.

The store is being developed by Kite Realty Group and is scheduled to open in May.  The Fresh Market has another location in Carmel off of 146th Street just east of US-31.  This store is…

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Property tax reform is coming in Indiana, one way or another, good or bad, it is coming.  This is THE top issue on everybody’s mind and agenda right now, however the details of the tax reform are getting sticky. 

Governor Mitch Daniels has proposed his “1-2-3 plan” which limits property taxes to 1% of the assessed value for residential, 2% for rentals, and 3% for commercial.  I think everyone agrees that this is good starting off point, but many disagree about the details of the tax reform.  In addition, in order to pay for this tax reform the governor is proposing a 1% sales tax increase.

The 1% sales tax increase could prove to be a very hard measure to pass for Indiana lawmakers.  The speaker of the house has already said that it not be easy to the…

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