Community News

Feb. 25, 2010

Indianapolis Listed in the Top 10 Housing Markets

IndianapolisIndianapolis Real Estate seems to always be making the news. Through the bad times and the good times, we are nationally known.  When we ranked in the top ten for foreclosures, the nation knew. We are  known as having the most affordable housing market in the nation for a city ...

Nov. 26, 2009

Is Hansen and Horn the Next Casualty of The Indianapolis Real Estate Market

Indianapolis New Home BuildersWill Hansen and Horn Home Builders be the next casualty of the Indianpolis real estate market? The talk on the street indicates it is probable.

It was first reported on WishTV.com the Indianapolis home builder was having problems paying bills and is being sued by subcontractors for money they ...

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Sept. 2, 2009

High End Homes Not Selling in Metro Indy

shutterstock_1821825 Today, the Hilbert Mansion on 116th Street in Carmel was reduced by another $5,000,000. Originally listed at $25,000,000, the current asking price is less than 40% of the original listed price. You can read the  story here.

The volatility of the real estate market has taken ...

Aug. 20, 2009

Living in Brownsburg – A New School

Bulldogs are ugly dogs! Those were the words my ten year old belted out near the end of her 4th grade year. This was her response to the news that next year she would attend a new school as we were moving to Brownsburg over the summer. I assured her ...

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Aug. 9, 2009

Brownsburg Named Best Place to Live

Brownsburg Town HallBrownsburg, Indiana gained national attention when CNN Money named it the 33rd best place to live in the country. Although traffic was named as a a detractor, the advantages of living in Brownsburg far outweigh the negative impact traffic has been for the city.

Job growth, schools and  quality of ...

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May 26, 2009

Rules of the Roundabout

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Ground has been broken on the new roundabout at County Road 100N and Dan Jones in Avon, giving the city it’s third roundabout. Now, we have the rules. Nothing is ever as simple as it seems; you merge into the roundabout and get off at the appropriate turn, Right ...

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May 26, 2009

City of Avon Goes YouTube

Avon Town HallBeing a fairly astute user of the online media universe, I applaud the Town of Avon for their latest efforts in keeping the citizens informed of the local Town Council Meetings through the use of YouTube.

http://www.youtube.com/TheTownofAvon

Now you don’t have to miss the results ...

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May 13, 2009

Indianapolis Neighborhoods Receive Funds for Revitilazation

Downtown Indianapolis HomesSeven Indianapolis areas will receive federal funds earmarked for neighborhood revitalization. $29 million will be used to counteract the effects of foreclosures in neighborhoods located within the city of Indianapolis.

The city of Indianapolis has been successful in the revitalization of several historic neighborhoods in the downtown area, including the ...

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March 1, 2009

Zionsville Named Best Affordable Suburb

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Zionsville has been named as the best affordable suburb in Indiana by Business Week. As a suburb of Indianapolis, Zionsville is actually one of the most expensive suburbs in the Indianapolis area, where real estate prices are concerned. So, what was the determining criteria?

The country's "Best Affordable Suburbs ...

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Feb. 2, 2009

Norman Rockwell - ish

For a few brief moments, abut 10 minutes actually, the snow was falling heavily and was so beautiful. I had to go take a picture. In that short time, I was covered in snow. Now, the sun is shining and if I had not captured this in print, no one ...