Stacey Kiernan, REALTOR and Principal Broker for HR Realty Group, LLC was recently named as a Five Star Professional and Indianapolis Monthly Magazine for the second year in a row.   July 20th, 2012:  Stacey Kiernan, REALTOR & Principal Broker for HR Realty Group, LLC has been selected as an agent providing “exceptional service and overall satisfaction” FIVE STAR REALTOR for 2012 and is being recognized in the July issue of Indianapolis Monthly Magazine.   Surveys were sent to Indianapolis area residents who purchased a home priced at more than $150,000 within a 13 month period (May 2012-May 2011). Those who participated in the surveys were asked to provide the name of a real estate agent and rank that individual according to criteria of integrity, communication and customer service. Th... 07/06/2012

Originally posted at MarchantTeam.com Homes Sold in Carmel May 2012 The homes sold in Carmel in May blew last year away with a 37% increase!   There were 172 homes that sold in Carmel compared with just 126 a year ago.  The average days on market are impressive with 92.  We saw a slight increase in the prices as well with the average of $316,900 compared with $313,700 a year ago. The Luxury homes in Carmel are also doing well with 23 homes over $500,000 sold this month compared with 15 last year.  We even had 2 over the $1MM mark sell in May.   The most expensive home that sold was in Winterwood at 106th and Meridian.  It had been on the market 235 days and was nearly 7,000 sq ft .  I have a luxury home in Carmel that just came on the market that is 9,000 sq ft with a pool, hot tub and ... 07/03/2012

Campfires, Wine Classes & Colts Mini Camp! Cool Creek Campfire@Cool Creek Park in CarmelWednesdays, June 6 - August 1, 7 pmGather around the Cool Creek campfire ring for songs, special presentations and, of course, marshmallows.  Don't forget your lawn chairs or blankets. First Thursdays Open Mic Night@Hearthstone Coffee House & Pub in FishersJune 7, 10 pmBring your best (and family friendly) musical performances to Hearthstone this Thursday night and show the audience what you've got! And bring your family and friends to cheer you on! Performers are encouraged to come early to sign up for a time slot. Hearthstone Coffee House Open Mic Night information.Little Shop of Horrors presented by Carmel Repertory Theatre@The Studio Theater, Center for the Performing Arts in CarmelJune 8 - June ... 06/06/2012

Schoolhouse Rock at the Center for Performing Arts, Underground Railroad Run in Westfield & Bobby Knight in Carmel Live Trivia@Hearthstone Coffee House & PubMarch 21, 8-10 pmTest your knowledge, impress your friends and compete for prizes during Live Trivia at Hearthstone. Categories include sports, history, music, and more! And remember, $.10 of every drink sold goes to charity!Schoolhouse Rock Live@Center for the Performing Arts in CarmelMonday - Friday, through March 29, 10 am & noonJoin in the timeless fun of “Conjunction Junction” and “Three Is A Magic Number” as Schoolhouse Rock comes to life on stage. Schoolhouse Rock Live tickets and information. 2012 Underground Railroad Run@Westfield High School in WestfieldMarch 24, 7:30 amThis 5K race and 3K untimed fitness walk starts at We... 03/21/2012

New construction homes in Carmel, Indiana continue to be a hot housing market, particularly in the $300,000 to $400,000 price range. And in Carmel, that's a lot of home for the money! A typical $350,000 new construction home in Carmel averages 2447 square feet, with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and a basement. The average Carmel new construction home under $250,000 is a townhouse with 1862 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and a basement. There's something for everyone when it comes to Carmel new construction homes, from low-maintenance townhomes along the Monon Trail, to spectacular estates along 116th Street. Village of WestClay is a unique Carmel community on the town’s western border featuring new construction and resale townhomes, cottages, and executive homes in an architectural s... 03/15/2012

Carmel Indiana is a great place to live for all patrons. Carmel is located just west of fishers, north west of Geist, and about twenty minutes north of Indianapolis. Carmel is an established city with a wonderful atmosphere. It is one of the most popular cities in Indiana to call home. Downtown Carmel has been through some amazing updates and changes. You may explore shops, pizzerias, antiques, and more. Carmel school systems are voted to be one of the best. Come see the many events, restaurants, activities, and homes for sale Carmel has to offer. 03/13/2012

All Around Indy - Noblesville Diva Night, Hamilton County Scavenger Hunt & Moonlight and Magnolias   2nd Annual Diva Night @downtown Noblesville March 8, 4-8 pm Grab a girlfriend and head to Diva Night in downtown Noblesville for a special evening of shopping, prizes and entertainment just for the girls! Hamilton County Scavenger Hunt Carmel @participating Carmel businesses through March 31 Follow the trail to local Carmel businesses displaying the Hamilton County Scavenger Hunt sign, complete a task, and post it on Facebook. For every 10 tasks completed you'll be entered to win $200 in gift certificates from participating businesses. Hamilton County Scavenger Hunt Carmel suggested starting points and more information. Moonlight and Magnolias presented by the  Carmel Reparatory Theater ... 03/07/2012

All Around Indy - 5 Great Ways to Celebrate Valentine's Day! Wine and Chocolate Lovers Event @Harmony Winery in Fishers  Feb. 9, 6:30-8:30 pm Learn how to pair the right chocolate with the perfect wine for an unforgetable tasting experience. Cost is $10 per person and includes wine and chocolate tasting. Reservations required.   The Vow @Keystone Cinema, Indianapolis  opens Friday, Feb. 10  A romantic drama that's sure to set the mood for your Valentine's Day celebration! Keystone Cinema movie times. Searching for Romance Scavenger Hunt in the District  @Carmel Arts and Design District  Feb. 11, 5-9 pm  The Carmel Arts and Design District is the perfect setting for an evening of prizes, fun and romance! Follow the clues to explore the Arts & Design District, complete the hunt, then regi... 02/09/2012

Many Carmel, IN homes for sale are single-family homes and hence known for its family-friendly setting.  But, Carmel also appeals to single young people, retirees looking to downsize and other buyers who prefer condos and townhomes. A number of  Carmel, IN homes for sale are also condos and townhomes that can be found all over the city. Potential buyers looking for a Carmel, IN  home for sale may want to consider a condo or townhome. The types of condos and townhomes for sale in Carmel  fall into all different price ranges, from $50,000 all the way up to $500,000, and include a variety of types and conditions to suit all different interests and needs. One example of a higher end condo was recently featured in the January 2012 issue of Indianapolis Monthly. Located in the Old Town distri... 02/03/2012

Fun Stuff to do in the Indianapolis Area - Super Bowl Weekend Super Bowl XLVI events and activities are the highlight of the week, and downtown Indy isn't the only place to find them! Indy Super Cars @locations throughout Hamilton County and the Indianapolis area Feb. 2 - 5 Check out your favorite NFL team's Indy Super Car at locations around the city. Find out each where your team's car will be located here, and see how many you can visit! Use the Super Bowl XLVI mobile app and FourSquare to check in at Super Car locations and win prizes and rewards. Cheer Mobs @locations throughout Hamilton County Feb. 2-4 Now this should be fun! Hamilton County visitors and residents should be on the lookout for Cheer Mobs spreading Super Bowl excitement at locations throughout Carmel, Fishers and No... 02/01/2012

  Whether you already own a Carmel,IN home or are in the market to purchase a Carmel,IN home for sale, the Indianapolis Home Show can be a great place to find ideas for the home. The Indianapolis Home Show offers home owners and potential Carmel,IN home buyers lots of suggestions for homes of all different types and conditions. Coming into town every January, the Indianapolis Home Show takes place at the Indiana State Fairgrounds and features over 900 exhibits that include all aspects of home ownership, including home products, landscaping, gardening, decorating, construction and remodeling. In 2012, the Home Show combined with the Indianapolis Home and Flower Show to include even more vendors. Each year the show features a full-sized home, fully constructed and decorated and available ... 01/27/2012

Originally posted at My Carmel Blog So often when you begin the process of buying a home, everybody knows a REALTOR you should use; but how do you find the right Carmel REALTOR for you. Things like experience, knowledge of the local Carmel Real Estate market and availability will enter into your decision. As well as Trust…you want someone you can trust with such a big decision. Here are some things to consider as you start the process of searching for a home for sale in Carmel. The Metropolitan Board of REALTORS has 5,800 members. There were 75% of those agents that did less than 10 transactions last year. And of the remaining, only 250 agents wrote more than 30 transactions last year. That says that there is a small pool of experienced agents and in this business experience is priceles... 01/21/2012

    The median price of homes for sale inCarmel, IN¸ falls between $250,000 and $300,000. On the West and East coasts, a budget of $250,000 does not go far for buyers, but buyers looking for homes for sale in Carmel, IN, can find large homes with many amenities with a budget of $250,000.Home values in Carmel, IN, vary based on location within the city, home condition and other factors, as with any other real estate market.   Looking at recent homes for sale in Carmel, IN, priced $250,000 and under, typically the closer to the $250,000 mark the home is, the more amenities that home has and the larger the home is. Homes for sale in Carmel, IN, under $250,000 have anywhere from two to five bedrooms, with the majority of homes in that price range offering four bedrooms. The number of bathro... 01/18/2012

Most Popular Carmel Indiana Subdivisions $750,000+                                           Properties AvailableAvg $/SqFtAvg Home SizeAvg Year Built% Distressed Bridgewater Club 35 $137 5104 sq. ft. 2009 2.9% Bridlebourne 2 $217 9003 sq. ft. 1994 0.0% Estates Of Clay West 2 $161 9490 sq. ft. 2008 0.0% Glen Oaks 5 $117 7241 sq. ft. 2010 0.0% Laurelwood 3 $263 7230 sq. ft. 2012 0.0% Williams Creek 4 $153 6598 sq. ft. 1984 0.0% Windemere 3 $120 7160 sq. ft. 1996 0.0% Winterwood 2 $186 9587 sq. ft. 1985 0.0% View More 01/12/2012

Homes sold in Carmel for the year 2011 compared to 2010 were up 7% which is great news. There were 1324 homes sold in Carmel in 2011 compared with 1234 a year ago. Nearly every quarter in 2011 outsold the quarters of 2010. Probably the only reason the 2nd quarter lagged was due to all the first time home buyers in 2010 in that time period trying to take advantage of the $8,000 first time home buying credit. It is good to see amidst all of the negative rhetoric about the declining housing market that at the end of the year we can see our local Carmel Real Estate market exceed the levels of a year ago. There was some bad news though. The length of time a home for sale in Carmel was on the market was one of those. In 2011, the average was 97 days, the median (most common) was 75 days…so st... 01/11/2012

Carmel 2011 4th Quarter Real Estate Statistics Homes for sale in Carmel IN remain steady. The 2011 4th quarter real estate numbers for Carmel show a significant drop in the number of listed properties, falling from 294 properties for sale at the close of 2010 to only 201 listed at the end of 2011. However, there was an increase in the number of sold homes, with 258 homes selling in the 4th quarter of 2011 and 203 in 2010. On average, homes sold for less in the 4th quarter of 2011 ($323,759) compared to 2010, where the average sales price was $338,905. The market stayed steady in terms of average days on market, with 102 average days in 2011 and 100 average days in 2010. Carmel Real Estate Statistics— 4th Quarter, October – December 2011     4th Quarter 2011 4th Quarter 2010 % Change Lis... 01/10/2012

Hold on! We're not quite done with 2011 yet - not when there are still Carmel Indiana housing market reports to compile!   Carmel housing market stats for November 2011 show mostly encouraging numbers as compared to November 2010. Carmel Closed Sales increased by a whopping 48% as compared to one year ago. Average Sales Price, Percentage of Original List Price Received at Sale, Average Days on Market, and Number of New Listings all showed improvement over November 2010. In fact, Median Sales Price (the price at which half the homes sold for more and half the homes sold for less) was the only category NOT to show improvement, falling by a little more than 5%. The Carmel housing market numbers aren't quite as rosy when comparing the last three months of real estate activity. Carmel Closed... 01/05/2012

There were over 100 homes sold in Carmel in November which is a 45% increase over a year ago! Carmel (unlike Fishers at the moment) is seeing market trends that any city would embrace. Their average price of home sold was $353,000 compared with $288,000 a year ago. Their days spent on the market were 91 compared with 109 a year ago. Even the luxury market is seeing good news. There were five homes over $1 million sold in Carmel in November compared with zero last year. The interesting thing is that many of the homes sold were ON THE MARKET last year! The most expensive home sold in Carmel was $2,360,000 in Bridlebourne, but started out on the market 875 days ago at $4,500,000. Neighborhoods that saw increased activity this month were Carmel Meadows (3); Lakes at Hazeldell (5); Plum Cree... 12/22/2011

This Weekend Around Indy: Life on the Underground Railroad, Urban Art & Butler Basketball! Follow the North Star Thursday, Nov. 3 - Saturday, Nov. 5 @Conner Prairie in Fishers, beginning @ 7:30 pm Experience the fears and challenges of life as a runaway slave on the Underground Railroad in this award-winning interactive history lesson. Reservations required. Follow the North Star tickets and information. Follow the North Star also runs Nov. 10-12 & 17-19. Carmel Urban Art Show Friday, Nov. 4 - Sunday, Nov. 6 @Monon Community Center in Carmel Handmade goods from local and national artists including soy candles, jewelry, fashion accessories, framed artwork, baked goods, clothing, handbags and more. Special events include live music, local foods, artist demonstrations, and a up close look ... 11/03/2011

As you make preparations for selling your Carmel Indiana house, consider these 2010 home sales statistics from Keller Williams Realty: 75% of homes sold in 2010 were categorized as either fairly updated or very updated. Updates buyers expect vary according to the price point of a home, but include appliances, fixtures and faucets, flooring, windows, and countertops. Functionality generally trumps fabulous when it comes to home updates. In other words, new, energy efficient windows might matter more to buyers than granite countertops in the bathrooms. 89% of move-up and 82% of first-time buyers purchased a home in good to excellent condition.  A home inspection is a good way to ensure that your house is in a condition that will appeal to buyers before you put it on the market. Yes, it wi... 11/02/2011