Carmel's population rises to 68,653Carmel's population has climbed to 68,653, according to preliminary results from a special census the city paid to conduct this summer.Carmel Chamber President Mo Merhoff shared the news during Wednesday's Chamber of Commerce luncheon, indicating that the final count was higher than the city's own estimate that its population would rise to about 65,000.This is welcome news to city officials and taxpayers alike, as Carmel will reap about $3.5 million in additional state funds because of it. With a cost of about $1 million to conduct the special census, the city's net gain will be about $2.5 million, said Mayor James Brainard. Without the special census, the city would have had to wait until late 2011 or early 2012 to reap fair-share results from the nex... 10/10/2007

Carmel to take over Keystone Avenue and get $90 million from stateNoblesville Daily TimesBy William Fouts, Noblesville Daily Timeswfouts@noblesvilledailytimes.comUnder terms of an agreement between the city of Carmel and the state, Carmel will assume ownership of Keystone Avenue from 96th Street to U.S. 31. Gov. Mitch Daniels and Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard announced the plan Thursday.  The Indiana Department of Transportation will pay the city $90 million in installments to reconstruct the road. The city's construction plan calls for lowering Keystone Avenue at seven major intersections and building roundabouts. When completed, traffic will flow unhindered by traffic lights.  "When we pull the jurisdiction from the state over to a local entity, we drop a lot of the restrictions and feder... 09/09/2007

  Carmel, Indiana is a northern suburb (or edgecity) of Indianapoils.  Carmel has seperated itself from most cities around the country by its high stardards and use of roundabouts throughout the city.  It is redeveloping itself as a destination for the arts, shopping, and business. Recently started was the city center development which is going to create a new downtown for Carmel.  This is to include shops, residence, hotel, and the $80 million Carmel Performing Arts Center.  The 1,600 seat concert hall for the Carmel Symphony Orchrastra, and a 500-seat multipurpose theatre. Also recently completed is the new Monon Center.  The center straddles both sides of the five mile monon trail which connects to the portion that goes through downtown Indianapolis.  This also includes several pools... 09/05/2007

  Carmel, Indiana is a northern suburb (or edgecity) of Indianapoils.  Carmel has seperated itself from most cities around the country by its high stardards and use of roundabouts throughout the city.  It is redeveloping itself as a destination for the arts, shopping, and business. Recently started was the city center development which is going to create a new downtown for Carmel.  This is to include shops, residence, hotel, and the $80 million Carmel Performing Arts Center.  The 1,600 seat concert hall for the Carmel Symphony Orchrastra, and a 500-seat multipurpose theatre. Also recently completed is the new Monon Center.  The center straddles both sides of the five mile monon trail which connects to the portion that goes through downtown Indianapolis.  This also includes several pools... 09/05/2007

  Carmel, Indiana is a northern suburb (or edgecity) of Indianapoils.  Carmel has seperated itself from most cities around the country by its high stardards and use of roundabouts throughout the city.  It is redeveloping itself as a destination for the arts, shopping, and business. Recently started was the city center development which is going to create a new downtown for Carmel.  This is to include shops, residence, hotel, and the $80 million Carmel Performing Arts Center.  The 1,600 seat concert hall for the Carmel Symphony Orchrastra, and a 500-seat multipurpose theatre. Also recently completed is the new Monon Center.  The center straddles both sides of the five mile monon trail which connects to the portion that goes through downtown Indianapolis.  This also includes several pools... 09/05/2007

Two developers, Pittman Partners and Platinum Properties, have teamed up to develop a parcel of land that was Nancy Irsay’s horse farm into another upscale Carmel subdivision with custom homes.  The property is located just north of West Clay, between 136th and 141st streets and east of Towne Road.   The subdivision, Westmont, will have 143 home sites and 3 different styles of custom homes: 35 home sites will be geared towards empty nesters and will be on 80 foot wide lots, 17 home sites will be on 100 foot lots, and the remaining 91 will be on 120 foot wide lots.  The home prices will range from $600,000 to $1,500,000 for the 120 wide lots.    Just when you think there cannot be a demand for any more Carmel luxury homes, a new development comes along with a couple hundred $500,000+ ho... 07/24/2007

Carmel Real Estate Report – May 2007 At a Glance:     2007 2006 % Change Active: $394,379 Active: $368,201 7.11 Pending: $350,016 Pending: $347,922 .6 Sold : $277,920 Sold : $274,855 1.12 Days on Market: 76 Days on Market: 59   Absorption Rate:         Listing: May 2007 added 332 homes to the Carmel real estate market with an average listing price of $394,379.  In May 2006, 310 Carmel homes were added to the market with an average listing price of $368,201.   The average home that was newly added to the market in May 2006 was up $26,178 or 7.11% over May 2006. Pending: There were 190 homes on the Carmel real estate market that went pending in May 2007 with an average asking price of $350,016.  The average home in May 2007 that went pending has an asking price of $347,922.  May 2007 saw ... 07/07/2007

Check out my newest listing! 9668 Troon Court, Carmel Listed at $209,900 MLS #2724106Searching for something special? Check out this stylish home set in a golf course community. Cul-de-sac lot & close to the pool. Special features: 9 ft ceilings 1st floor, new flooring in much of home, bright Great Room with fireplace & LR with triple windows. Spacious Master with cathedral ceiling & plant shelf, generous walk-in closet. Master bath w/ dual sinks, tiled tub/shower. 2 story entry, custom deck & professional landscaping. Crate and Barrel colors. Convenient to 465 and 65.   For more information, please call (317-844-4646) or email (talktodiane@speakeasy.net) me or check out my website at http://www.homesinindy.com/. 04/18/2007

As the Crager-Bartels team continues to become the defacto standard for internet based real estate for the Indianapolis area, we only felt it appropriate to introduce the Carmel Homes Blog site. This site will continue the theme used for the Anson Zionsville Real Estate Blog. This new blog will discuss Carmel, Carmel Home Selling, with photos, information on the different subdivisions and areas available to build and buy in Carmel.  This blog will integrate nicely with the recently launched main Carmel Real Estate website at www.CarmelHomesOnline.comCheck back soon for additional information.  New content will be added weekly! Carmel Homes Carmel Real Estate  04/02/2007

View a new video with information on the new Carmel condo’s and new Carmel luxury homes in the exclusive area of West Village. These are all part of the new Brenwick development in Carmel. The Village of West Clay is stunning. For some additional information on this development, view this video created by Beazer Homes. Carmel Condominiums video  For information on Carmel Homes and Carmel Condo’s, please visit the Carmel Home resource with hundreds of buyer and seller reports, MLS listings, and selling advice. 01/31/2007

For immediate release--- The Crager-Bartels team has finished putting together another website to help make the consumer more educated about the home buying and home selling process, the new Crager-Bartels Home Selling and Buying System. This new innovative website is still under development, but currently is home to the following features and free buyer and seller reports: 27 Quick and Easy Fix ups to sell your home fast and for top dollar10 questions you must ask when you're interviewing an AgentQuestions Agents hate27 Seller tipsHomeMarketWatch insider newsletterVIP buyer clubOver the net home evaluation Hundreds more!For additional information, go to the Carmel Relocation and Carmel Homes website at www.CarmelHomesOnline.com 01/23/2007