Aug
15
Palladium in Carmel Updates
Posted by searchcarmelhomes under For Buyers, For Sellers, General Information, Hot Spots, Neighborhoods
The Palladium in Carmel has enjoyed great success with its many shows and concerts. Here is an update of what is coming soon to the Palladium.
August 20th Lyle Lovett
August 27th Martin Short
September 24th Jazz at the Lincoln Center & Wynton Marsalis
October 13th Mary Chapin Carpenter
October 16th Chinese Acrobats
If you want to enjoy an evening out without traveling to downtown Indianapolis; this is a great choice.
I was out showing homes for sale in Carmel last week and kept going by the Palladium; my inspiration for this post. Most of these were townhomes; but how great to own a home in the area and be able to walk to such great entertainment.
I also got a chance to see the apartments along Main street…the development on the Southside of the street near Muldoons enjoys a 98% occupancy rate; that’s wild success!
The Carmel Arts District is alive and well!
Cindy in Indy Marchant – Carmel Real Estate Agent
Keller Williams Realty Indy Metro NE
Carmel IN Real Estate Website
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Aug
1
Ranch Homes in Carmel with Basements for Sale
Posted by searchcarmelhomes under For Buyers, For Sellers, General Information, Tips and Random Thoughts
I think if I were looking for a home for sale in Carmel, a ranch styled home with a basement would be on my short list. The comforts of single floor living appeals to me greatly these days! I would also want a basement; after all these years I would need a place to store all the “stuff” from the kids moving out and leaving things behind!
I love being a REALTOR for many reasons but one of those reasons is the ability to just look at different types of housing on a whim. Today, I searched for my dream home. There are 59 ranches with basements for sale in Carmel. Three of those are over $1,000,000 so a bit out of my price point!
I would want at least three bedrooms and two full baths, so that takes me down to 44 ranch homes available. And then as I think more, I know I would want at least 1/2 acre or so in land, taking me down to 27 homes for sale.
That’s the wonderful thing about using a REALTOR; you can be as specific as you like or as general as you like. If I wanted to only live in West Carmel I could put in the zip code. If I wanted an inground pool, I could use that as a criteria.
If you are curious if your dream home exists, call or email your Carmel Real Estate agent and let me set up a search for you so that you will see all the new listings that match your wish list. It’s easy and it’s free!
Cindy in Indy Marchant – Carmel Real Estate Agent
Keller Williams Realty Indy Metro NE
Carmel IN Real Estate Website
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Jul
25
Statues in the Carmel Arts District
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Have you ever wondered who is responsible for those real life statues at work and
play in the Carmel Arts District?
John Seward Johnson II (aka J. Seward Johnson Jr) is the artist that created these lifelike statues.
He is the grandson of Robert Wood Johnson (co-founder of Johnson & Johnson) and first cousin of actor Michael Douglas. J. Seward actually worked for Johnson & Johnson until he was fired in 1962.
These statues mimic the daily happenings of life; from shopping to water plants to playing with kids and also includes the infamous Unconditional Surrender pose of the sailor kissing the young nurse in pure joy that WWII was officially over!
There are probably a dozen that can be found as you are walking through the Carmel Arts District; you can see a man reading the newspaper, a women carrying groceries, a policemann directing traffic, parents playing with their kids and more.
There are some great neighborhoods in Carmel that are within walking distance of the Arts District including Monon and Main, Arden Townhomes and the Commons at City Center. There is also a cottage type home development that will be built soon as well.
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Jul
6
Can’t Sell your home in Carmel – Top 3 Ideas
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With so many homes for sale in Carmel, you want to be sure yours sells. Here are some ideas to be sure you aren’t one of those who can’t sell their home in Carmel!
- Did you price it correctly; not what you wanted to get for the home but what the market data say the sales price should be. We often hear, “I need to get ‘x’ for the home” and while we understand the financial investment you have made and what you need to go to the next phase, the market drives the price.
- Are you accepting every showing; with kids and pets this can
be a challenge for the most flexible seller. My advice to clients is to have a basket near the door so those last minute showings can be accepted. You throw every item down to the uneaten piece of toast into the basket; load it, the kids and the dog into your car and away you go. - Is your home show ready; have you had it staged. Studies have shown that homes that are staged sell faster and for more money. This is ESPECIALLY true if you have a vacant home.
Many times a seller will work with an agent that has been referred to them and after 90 days or so they are disappointed. They do some online research and find me and hire me as the 2nd or 3rd but always the LAST Realtor ®! I have a reputaton as a great REALTOR in Carmel. I get them sold and I am with you every step of the way with suggestions, dialogue and great negotiate skills. We’ll get it SOLD.
Cindy in Indy Marchant – Carmel Real Estate Agent
Keller Williams Realty Indy Metro NE
Carmel IN Real Estate Website
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Jun
27
Carmel Indiana Fireworks on the 4th 2011
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So many choices for fireworks….where in Carmel are the best places to visit!
Here’s a quick list of a few choice events.
Carmel Fest is always a favorite, celebrating over 25 years! It is scheduled for July 3rd and 4th and will be held at the Carmel Civic Square. You can watch the parade, listen to the live music or enjoy the food.
The Parade will start at 10:30 and will run along Rangeline Road. Some of the Main Stage entertainment will be the Wright Brothers and three time CMA award winner, Mac McAnally. Fireworks will be launced at 9:45 on the 4th.
In addition to the above, there is also a Freedom Run that will be a 4 mile walk/run on Saturday July 2nd. This event will wind through many Carmel neighborhoods !
Just up the road in Westfield is the annual Westfield Rocks the Fourth Event! It will be held on July 3rd from 4:00 to 10:00PM at the Asa Bales Park at 205 W Hoover Street. It will feature the Battle of the Bands competition, car show and lots of entertainment and food.
Be sure to check out more 4th of July events at the Fishers Blog. And also the Blast from the Bridge in Geist.
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Jun
20
June Events in Carmel Indiana
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Carmel Indiana is a great place to live because of it’s convenient location, great schools and sought after homes; but also because of all the events available to the area residents.
We have already covered the Carmel Palladium Concert Series in a previous post, but let’s talk about the live Jazz on the Monon concerts! They are held on Saturday nights from 6-9 p.m. on the SW corner of the Monon and Main Street.
It is similar to the Symphony on the Prairie events in Fishers, in that you bring your own chairs/blankets and spread out to enjoy the music.
This Saturday, the 25th, you can enjoy Monika Herzig and on July 23rd you can enjoy the Splinter Group and on July 30th it will be the Slammer Jazz Quartet and the final show will feature Blair Clark on August 6th.
There are lots of other events in Carmel; so be sure to visit this blog often and check out our easy search for home in Carmel tools too!
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May
30
Mayor Brainard on the city of Carmel Indiana
Posted by searchcarmelhomes under For Buyers, For Sellers, General Information, Happenings
Mayor Brainard along with most of the residents of Carmel think it is a wonderful place to live. From the top rated Carmel school system to the many parks and trails it offers and the new Arts District downtown; it is notably a great choice to live and raise a family.
Mayor Brainard in a discussion last week talked about the growth of Carmel, from 25,000 to 80,000 in the last 15 years. The parks and green space has increased to over 800 acres. The new Monon Center has brought even more to do in Carmel.
Businesses continue to want to move into the Carmel area; creating more green for the Carmel budget.
He gave a few updates including that relocation of the Farmer’s Market. It is now in the green area by the Palladium. This allows for 30 more vendors, easier access in and out for vendors and customers and has free parking.
He also gave a brief update on the “why only one High School in Carmel”. It is economical to run just one. They can offer more special programs usch as a planetarium, foreign language expansion (most recently Mandarin) and more clubs for the kids.
I’ve been writing about the real estate market in Carmel for a few years and continue to emphasize its affordabiity and popularity. The neighborhoods in Carmel vary from old to brand new and there is always something fun to do from concerts at the gazebo to the shows at the Palladium.
If you are thinking about buying a home in Carmel; contact a REALTOR who knows Carmel!
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May
23
Carmel Indiana residents prepare for the Marathon
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There are so many races this time of year in the Indianapolis area! We started with the Mini 500 the first weekend in May, which my daughter had time to run about 6 miles of (before her sister grauated from BSU)…so she made a turn to get back to the start area and ended up with the top runners …I’d say that was a wrong turn!
The Geist Half Marathon was last weekend with a beautiful day to run a race around the Reservoir.
But coming up on June 11th is the Carmel Marathon at (yawn) 7:00 a.m. The course starts at 3rd and 126th and runs along 126th through several parks including Founders Park, Heritage Park and River Road Park.
There will be a lot of Carmel Real Estate that will have great views including Plum Creek, Moffitt Farms and the Hawthornes. If you are curious what homes are for sale in these Carmel neighborhoods, it’s an easy click.
There is a full marathon, a half marathon, an 8K walk/run and a 1 mile family fitness walk. They all have various registration fees. But every participant will get a free pass to he Monon Center to enjoy the use of the pools to relax after the race! You can find out more information by visiting the Carmel Marathon Home Page.
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May
16
Searching for a home for sale in Carmel Indiana
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Trying to find the best tools to search for a home for sale in Carmel Indiana? I have a few great ones for you.
If you are an iPhone user, there are several tools that you can get by heading over to the Carmel Indiana Real Estate website or you can just read the QR Code.
If you like using a map feature and filling in criteria online; we have a search for homes in Carmel by map feature too.
If you just want a quick search for homes in Carmel under $150,000 or between $150,000 and $250,000, etc; try our quick search!
If you decide that you want to search for homes that are a little more specific (i.e. pool in the backyard, master on the main level, over 1/2 acre, etc)…you’ll need to find a REALTOR in Carmel. We have thousands of criteria on our search tools and can probably do one for you in a few minutes that will save you hours of time in your search. Remember we are free to buyers; the sellers are paying our commissions. I can represent you as a Buyer at no cost to you! And at the end of the day; it is my goal to exceed your expectations.
Cindy in Indy Marchant – Carmel Real Estate Agent
Keller Williams Realty Indy Metro NE
Carmel IN Real Estate Website
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May
2
Carmel Indiana Homes for Sale – Where do I start
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There are 794 homes for sale in Carmel Indiana today; that would overwhelm the most organized of buyers! Where do you start?
I like to have a buyer’s consultation meeting with my buyers. I like to learn about why they are looking for a new home, what they would like in their new home and what pricing is comfortable for them.
I then match that with what I know about the market. I can search in MIBOR for Carmel homes that are within a certain price point, in a certain part of Carmel (we have a map drawing feature on MIBOR), have certain amenities, etc.
I can take the 794 homes and narrow it down to something far more manageable and far more meaningful for my buyers.
I like using MIBOR because it is real time. Often when clients look at Realtor.com or Trulia, they see active homes that have a contract on them. Realtors ® are not “pending” the listing as often because there are so many ways a deal can fall apart lately.
I like to meet with my buyers and set them up on an automatic search for homes for sale in Carmel. Then when a listing that matches their criteria comes on the market; they are immediately emailed the listing.
If you are beginning to think about buying a home, start with sitting down with me and talking through what you want and I’ll help to guide you to a successful transaction.
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