Is it a good time to sell a home in Carmel Indiana? Believe it or not, now is a GREAT time to sell a home in Carmel! High demand, low inventory and low interest rates are all working in favor of sellers - a much different scenario than we've been used to for the past several years. According to a report by the National Association of REALTORS®, much of the country has already transitioned to a seller's market, and there's no reason to think that Carmel will be any different. Already, Carmel homes that are updated, in good condition and priced fairly are selling quickly; sometimes in a matter of days. If you're considering selling your Carmel home, start by finding out what it's worth. You can get an estimate of your home's value here and learn how your home compares to similar propertie... 03/04/2013

The first Carmel Indiana real estate market report for 2013 offers reason to believe that this could (finally) be a very good year for sellers. Closed Sales continue to rise in Carmel, up 8.7 percent in January 2013 as compared to January 2012 and up 18.3 percent in the quarter ending in January 2013 when compared to the same three-month period last year. And while the number of Closed Sales keeps climbing, New Inventory keeps shrinking. New inventory in Carmel decreased by 9.7 percent in January 2013 as compared to a year ago, and by 11.8 percent in the three-month period of November through January. Search all homes for sale in Carmel Indiana.Increased buyer demand and decreased inventory signal that the Carmel real estate market could already be shifting to one that favors sellers. A... 02/27/2013

  Since Valentine's Day is on a Thursday, you officially have the whole weekend to celebrate. Or, if you neglected to plan ahead, the whole weekend to make it up! Here are our suggestions for romantic, inexpensive, last-minute ways to celebrate Valentine's Day in and around Carmel, Indiana!Drinks @Hearthstone Coffee House and Pub8235 E. 116th Street | FishersThe laid back yet sophisticated atmosphere at Hearthstone Coffee House & Pub is an ideal setting for a casual date. And live music creates extra ambiance!We recommend: the Bee's Knees Martini. Because it just sounds so good! Dinner @Puccini's Smiling Teeth Pizza13674 N. Meridian Street | CarmelIt might not be the most romantic setting ever, but the atmosphere is cheerful and friendly, the menu is inexpensive and the pizza is our abs... 02/14/2013

I admit so far 2013 has started off a little rough for me here in Carmel, IN.  My whole family has been sick, my husband, my adult children & a granddaughter who is recovering from a head injury in December that landed her in critical condition.  On top of all this, I slipped on the ice just before Christmas and broke my ankle!  Of course, I thought it was only a bad sprain so I waited two weeks to get it X-rayed, then found out not only was it broken but I needed surgery.   I now have a bionic ankle with a plate and screws holding it all together.  Unfortunately, it also meant I couldn't put any weight at all on that foot for 6 weeks & I have to keep a boot cast on 24/7.  It's pretty difficult to show homes when you are hopping on one foot with crutches or a walker, so my partner has b... 02/08/2013

Carmel, Indiana- Voted #1 Best Place to Live by Money Magazine! Carmel Indiana I am very proud to be a Carmel, Indiana REALTOR  & I would love to tell you what I think  makes Carmel, Indiana the Best Place to Live. Carmel, Indiana is located just North of Indianapolis, the 12th largest city in the United States.  Carmel is the beneficiary of forward thinking city planners who have rejuvenated the downtown area as an Arts & Design District.  Art Galleries, home décor & The Indiana Design Center are cornerstones of the district. I love the public art throughout the district, from abstract to very realistic statues of people doing ordinary things: like teach your child to ride a bike!  The Indiana Design Center is 82,000 SF of fabric, draperies, lighting, furnishings & ideas with a multitu... 02/07/2013

events, activities & fun stuff to do in the Best Small City in America! Second City Comedy Improv2013 Tour Laughing Matters TourZionsville Performing Arts CenterFeb. 8 | 7:30 PMNo celebrity or public figure is safe from ridicule or ridiculousness during the nationwide tour that has launched the careers of comedic greats such as Bill Murray and John Belushi. Tickets can be purchased at select Marsh locations, online at www.tix.com, or at the door. Second Saturday Gallery WalkArts & Design District | CarmelFeb. 9 | 5-10 PMCelebrate Valentine's Day in the Arts & Design District with free carriage rides from 6-9 PM, a Valentine's Scavenger Hunt, and a free rose for the first 300 visitors.Valentine's Day in the Animal WorldCool Creek Park | CarmelFeb. 9 | 2-4 PMIt's the time of year is when ... 02/07/2013

January 2013 Carmel Indiana Real Estate Market Statistics Real estate market report for Carmel, IN provided by Robert Haynes ofwww.homesaleindy.comHere is the current market data for Carmel, IN:Homes sold in January 201370 homes were sold in Carmel, IN in January 2013.   The average home sold had 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and 2,498 square feet.  The average list price last month was $293,363The average sales price for January 2013 was $279,623These numbers give us an average sales price of 95.73% of the list price.  Average Day On Market was 126 for January 2013.January 2012 vs January 20132013 started off on a low when compared to the same period just one year ago.  Back in January of 2012 the average list price in Carmel was $328,137.  This represents over a 10% drop in list price in just ... 02/05/2013

Buckhorn in Carmel is an upscale neighborhood of beautiful single family custom homes. A community pool, neighborhood park and lots of green space give families and neighborhood kids plenty of places to get out and play. Buckhorn residents enjoy all the benefits of living in Carmel - CNN Money's Best Small City in America - as well as easy access to the vibrant city of Indianapolis. Buckhorn Homes Buckhorn comprises 114 homes, all of which are two-story, extremely spacious, and very well-appointed. The average Buckhorn home was built in 2000 and has 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 4677 square feet, and a 4 car garage. Gourmet kitchens, hardwood floors, custom cabinetry and multiple fireplaces are just some of the luxury features you can expect to find in Buckhorn homes.  Finished lower levels al... 02/04/2013

The Carmel housing market ended the year on a hugely high note with the December 2012 report. And while not quite as impressive, the year-end 2012 Carmel housing market report showed lots of reason for optimism as we get on with 2013! Carmel Housing Market Report | December 2012 In a month which is typically slow for real estate, there were some huge jumps in sales numbers from December 2011.  All categories were headed in the right direction -- and not just marginally, either. Closed Sales took a  45.9% leap from the previous year. That's a lot! Median Sales Price, Average Sales Price and Average Days on Market also rose or fell appropriately, and by enough to notice. New Inventory numbers continue to make things interesting for the Carmel housing market. The number of new Carmel homes... 01/23/2013

2012 Carmel Indiana Real Estate Market Report2012 was a great year for real estate in Carmel, Indiana!  This is evident in the fact that the number of homes sold last year was up by 240 homes over 2011.  While the average selling price dipped slightly, sellers were getting more of their asking price in 2012.  Check out all of the stats below to see the actual number for last year!Real estate market report for Carmel, IN provided by Robert Haynes of www.homesaleindy.comHere is the 2012 market data for Carmel, IN:Homes sold in 20121,575 homes were sold in Carmel, IN in 2012.   The average home sold had 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, and 2,704 square feet.  The average list price was: $338,519 and average sales price was $323,649.These prices give us an average sales price of 96.09% of the list pric... 01/22/2013

It seems like ages ago that we celebrated the new year, so it's hard to believe we're still talking about 2012. But in order to find out how the Carmel housing market truly fared last year we have to finish out the 2012 housing market reports - starting with November. Overall, the Carmel housing market report for November 2012 is a continuation of the good news that began earlier in the year. While there weren't any huge spikes like we saw in the October Carmel housing market report - when Closed Sales jumped more than 38% - most categories saw small gains. Notably, Average Days on Market dropped 14% from October 2011 to 98 days. Also notable is that both 2011 and 2012 numbers include sales of three $1 million+ properties and one $2.5 million+ property. The lowest priced homes for both... 01/09/2013

December 2012 Carmel Indiana Real Estate Market ReportReal estate market report for Carmel, IN provided by Robert Haynes of www.homesaleindy.comHere is the market data for Carmel, IN:Homes sold in December 2012101 homes were sold in Carmel, IN in December 2012, just 12 less than last month.The average home sold had 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and 2,696 square feet.  Of the homes that were sold in December, the average list price was $322,359.The average sales price for December in Carmel Indiana was $310,233.  This is a 10% drop in price from last month.    These prices give us an average of 96% of the list price.Average price per square foot was $112.Average Day On Market remained almost the same as November at 103 days.You can learn more about the town of Carmel by visiting the town's websit... 01/02/2013

Carmel homes under $250,000 offer a great value for buyers - and are just one of the many reasons why Carmel Indiana was #1 on CNN Money's list of Best Places to Live in America! Compared to many other housing markets in the nation, where $250,000 buys just about nothing at all, Carmel homes priced at $250,000 and under are often updated and surprisingly spacious. Buyers can even find new construction homes and townhomes in this price range! Learn more about Carmel homes under $250,000.             12/19/2012

November 2012 Carmel Indiana Real Estate Market ReportReal estate market report for Carmel, IN provided by Robert Haynes of www.homesaleindy.comNovember saw an unusual number of listings for the time of year giving buyers plenty of homes to choose from!  Check out the stats below to see what the market did in November.Here is the market data for Carmel, IN:Listings in November 2012There were 100 homes listed for sale in November 2012.  This is up from 69 new listings in November 2011!The average new listing price in Carmel during the month of November was $446,651.  Just one year ago the average listing price was $296,462!The median list price in November 2012 $272,400.  This is almost identical to 2011.Homes sold in November 2012113 homes were sold in Carmel, IN in November 2012, just ... 12/07/2012

There were 603 homes listed for sale in October 2012 in Carmel, Indiana.The average listing price in Carmel, Indiana during the month of October is $452,138 with an average square footage of 2,957.The median list price in October for Carmel is $339,900.  The median square footage was 2,673.The average home listed has 4 bedrooms and 3 baths.  The average price per square foot was $139.There were 104 homes that were sold in Carmel in October 2012.  The average home sold had 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and 2,696 square feet.  The average list price of the homes sold was $357,694 ($126/SqFt).  The average sales price for October 2012 was $343,783 ($121/SqFt).  Average Days on Market was 96.All of these statistics were found in the local MLS.  If you are interested in a home in the Carmel area call... 11/01/2012

Carmel Homes in Overture - the quaint Carmel Overture neighborhood is located in east Carmel at 126th Street and Hazel Dell Road. From the street, these Carmel homes feature an architectural style reminiscent of early 1900s bungalows with large, covered front porches, balconies, and dormers. Inside, you'll find the same vintage charm in added details such as transoms, built-ins, wide moldings and hardwood floors. Overture homes are 3 & 4 bedrooms built between 2000 and 2004. Most Overture homes have a basement. Overture is a maintenance free community; lawn and ground maintenance are included in quarterly HOA fees. Search all Carmel maintenance free homes in Overture. Learn more about living in Carmel Indiana, CNN Money's Best Small City in America! View Larger Map 10/16/2012

A recent realestate.com article likens the national housing market to a roller coaster: a thrilling upward climb one month followed by a stomach lurching drop the next. It's an analogy that applies perfectly to the Carmel Indiana housing market in 2012. Case in point: the July 2012 Carmel housing report was reason to throw our hands in the air and celebrate, with Closed Sales, Average Sales Price, Median Sales Price, and just about everything else headed up, up, up. But then along comes the August 2012 Carmel housing report and we're left plummeting downward and wondering why we ever got on the ride in the first place. It's not all bad news - Closed Sales were up substantially and Average Days on the Market declined (slightly) as compared to August 2011. But a 16.8% drop in Median Sales... 10/05/2012

Carmel IN Voted #1 Small City by Money Magazine 2012 !  I live and work in Carmel, IN and love it!  I have lived around Carmel...Noblesville, Geist, Indy for many years but only moved to Carmel, IN officially about two years ago.  When we were trying to decide where to "downsize" to , we considered downtown Indianapolis because there is so much going on and the Broad Ripple area for the same reason but we kept coming back to Carmel because it offered the best of everything.   I love Main Street because the library (which is wonderful) is directly across from Carmel High School and when school lets out , you see kids going to the library, walking down Main Street to the coffee shops, restaurants, shops etc.  It gives a sense of community. The schools are award winning in every way, acade... 08/27/2012

Celebrate good times! Carmel Indiana has two great reasons to celebrate: earning the #1 spot on CNNMoney's 2012 list of Best Places to Live in America, and a July 2012 housing market report which indicates Carmel real estate is gaining strength.July 2012 marks the first time this year that the Carmel housing market has shown improvement or held steady in every category when compared to July 2011. Most notably, neither Median Sales Price nor Average Sales Price dropped in July 2012 - as one or the other has in previous months. Median Sales Price didn't change at all, and we'll consider that a victory.The Carmel housing market numbers also hold up well in a three-month comparison of May through July 2012 to the same time frame in 2011. Median Sales Price was down (-1.8%), but all other nu... 08/22/2012

Best Places to Live in the U.S. are right at home in Hamilton County Carmel Indiana earned the top spot on CNNMoney's 2012 list of Best Places to Live in America - Small Cities, and neighboring Fishers scored a #12 ranking.  Combine that with 2011 honors for Westfield (#48) and Noblesville (#50) on CNNMoney's Best Places - Small Towns list and it's official -  pretty much all of Hamilton County Indiana is a great place to live! Both Carmel and Fishers were noted for their outstanding school systems. Carmel's Performing Arts Center, Monon Trail access and varied housing choices put it at the top of the list. Affordable home prices, easy access to downtown Indianapolis, and numerous public parks set Fishers apart from other small cities, according to CNNMoney. Search all real estate and h... 08/21/2012