Here’s some good news in the Hamilton County real estate market! Four of our Haddad Team listings have gone under contract in the past two weeks.  That’s a Fishers home sold, a Noblesville home sold, and two Carmel homes SOLD! We’re confident this is a sign of more good things to come in 2011 for Hamilton County homeowners!       Considering selling your Hamilton County home? I can help! Contact your Hamilton County real estate agent today!   Hamilton County homes for sale Haddad Team featured listings Hamilton County information     01/24/2011

Hi Cindy, we are so excited about our first home...I love that it is new construction and a blank slate for us.  I know the builder rep mentioned we could have an inspection, what are your thoughts on that since it is brand new? Even though most of my clients want an inspection; every so often I get this question.  It usually comes from someone who is fairly handy and does a good job of looking at the home prior to buying it.  Or it comes from someone buying new construction.   I  think an inspection is one of the cheapest ways to ensure you are getting a good home and not a money pit. I recently was watching an episode of Income Property on HGTV and during the episode, the contractor found so much mold and about a dozen dead birds in one of the basement closets.  I had to ask myself, d... 01/21/2011

Schools are important part of any community, it is especially true for Fishers, Indiana where challenges with growth from the Fishers Real Estate market are met with confidence.  The community has grown from 8,000 in 1990 to 80,000 in 2010!  Located near the far east side of Fishers Real Estate is Hamilton Southeastern High School, one of two high schools in Fishers, Indiana.  Since its inception in 1968, it has consistently been a high performing high school.  It was reconized as a Blue Ribbon School in 2005; only 4% of schools nationwide achieve this merit.  It is ranked 6th out of 327 public high schools in Indiana. It averages about 2,000 in enrollment, 2033 in the 2008/2009 academic year and has a ratio of approximately 20:6 for its student ratio.  They graduate approximately 90% o... 01/16/2011

As part of the series "Never Answer the Same Question Twice" comes one of my favorites: Hi Cindy, our lease expires in three months so we thought we should get started but we know nothing about the home buying process.  How do we know what we can afford or will be approved for?              I guess there are a couple of ways to look at that question.  You might be asking how much will a bank approve you for?  This is based on several factors such as your credit score, your income, your debt ratio and your cash available for starters.  The only way to really know this is to talk to a lender.  If for some reason they can't approve you right away, they will give you steps to put you in a buying position soon. But, maybe you are asking how much house can I buy if I only want to pay "X" a mo... 01/14/2011

This was an unusual year in Real Estate...everywhere  There were over 1,000 listings that expired in Fishers during 2010; many of course were relisted and ultimately sold.  Expired listings almost always leads to disappointed sellers and frustrated Realtors®.  If you are one of those sellers and still want to sell your Fishers Home, call a Fishers Realtor that can get the job done. While sellers have had some frustrations during 2010, many buyers were able to capitalize on the first time buyers credit, motivated sellers and low interest rates, truly a Trifecta for them. Overall for 2010, homes sold in Fishers were down 10% from a year ago.  There were 1,469 homes sold in Fishers compared with 1,628 homes sold in 2009.  The days on market were similar at 75 and the price per sq ft was up... 01/14/2011

  Our Fishers Indiana real estate team is always looking for ways to say a big “thank you” to our loyal friends and family who send referrals our way! For the past two years, the Haddad Team, Keller Williams, has sponsored the Platinum Partner Program. It works like this: anyone who gives us a referral during the year is entered into a drawing to win $500, with an additional $500 presented to the charity of their choice. It’s an opportunity to give back to our clients as well as the community! We’re happy to announce that Diguanto and Heather Chatterjee of Carmel, Indiana, are the winners of our 2010 drawing. The Chatterjee’s selected The Julian Center, an Indianapolis organization that supports victims of domestic violence, to receive the matching funds. Diguanto, who has volunteered w... 01/13/2011

  Think nothing’s for free? Think again! On Jan. 17, Fishers Conner Prairie Interactive History Park is offering FREE admission during its annual community day. Intended to honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the Conner Prairie community day will offer tours of the Conner Homestead, as well as a special preview of 1863 Civil War Journey: Raid on Indiana, an exhibit set to open June 4, 2011. Visitors can also learn the history of the 28th United States Colored Troops, participate in an outdoor scavenger hunt with the opportunity to win tickets for the 1859 Balloon Voyage, and unravel the mystery of genetics in the Science Lab. A trip to Conner Prairie is a great way to beat the January blahs and get some fun and informative lessons about the lives of Indiana pioneers. And on J... 01/10/2011

Is the current "town" of Fishers having an identity crisis?  Are they a town, a city or will they become a hybrid?  Looks like it will be November of 2012 before anyone knows for sure.  Although a recent federal lawsuit has been filed to move the referendum into 2011.  What are the options and benefits? Currently Fishers is a Town with a Town Council consisting of 7 members.  It is headed by Scott Faultless.  The Town Council is responsible for appointing and overseeing a town manager whose responsibilities include overseeing the Administration, Development, Fire, Police, Parks and Recreation, Public Works, Wastewater and Information Technology departments.  Everything seems to be running fine today; but what about in 20 years when the homes are older, the people are older, the public e... 01/09/2011

  Buyers who have their hearts set on a home in the Fishers Indiana Stevenson Mill neighborhood had better be prepared to move quickly and bring their best offer, since homes practically fly off the market in this incredibly popular Fishers subdivision. What makes the Stevenson Mill neighborhood so special? Location, location, location. It sits off a lovely section of Allisonsville Road, directly across from Conner Prairie - a living history museum whose wooded acreage is one of the most beautiful spots in all of Fishers. During summer months, Stevenson Mill residents can enjoy Conner Prairie Symphony on the Prairie concerts and 4th of July fireworks from their own backyards! This Fishers neighborhood is also conveniently situated about 10 minutes in either direction from Clay Terrace a... 01/06/2011

Currently there are 100 condos for sale in Fishers and of those 13 are distressed properties.  Condos provide great ease in living with no lawn maintenance or exterior worries.  One thing to always keep in mind in condo homes, is the monthly maintenance fee.  The lender will often look at that amount as additional monies for your monthly payment. Some of the more inexpensive new options are at Limestone Springs located at Marilyn and 136th, far east side of Fishers.  There are currently 17 active condos in that subdivision.  The lowest priced condo currently out there is $89,000.  It is a pre-foreclosure; so is a distressed property. It was just listed two weeks ago, so will probably go quickly.  The monthly fees in Limestone are right around $150 per month. Moving a little further east... 01/04/2011

We as REALTORS get lots of questions ranging from how's business to should I paint my dining room red...some of those questions get repeated over and over again.  So, here is one I received recently, that I have heard before.  Why isn't my home selling?   I received this from a Fishers Indiana resident: If you have been reading the Fishers market reports, you know the number of homes for sale in Fishers is increasing.  There are nearly 200 homes on the market in Fishers that have been there for longer than 120 days.  It's certainly tough out there, but here are my Top 5 Reasons that your home may not be selling: 1) Your home is cluttered.  I know you love having all those pictures of your children lining the walls, but if you are really planning to move why not pack those now?  You have... 12/27/2010

Who knew that a bit of flour and molasses could result in the amazing creations you'll find on display at the 2010 Fishers Conner Prairie Gingerbread Village? This year's entries include a magical of rendition of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, a cozy drawing room complete with gingerbread chairs, and (my personal favorite) a replica of the Golden Eagle Inn at Conner Prairie! A visit to the Conner Prairie Gingerbread Village is a fun Fishers holiday activity for the entire family. You can even participate in the contest by casting a vote for your favorite gingerbread creation while you're there! The People's Choice winner will be announced Dec. 21, 2010. The Fishers Conner Prairie Gingerbread Village is open through Jan. 1, 2011. For more information, including details about... 12/16/2010

In the event you are searching for below market value homes in the Carmel Indiana area, you may want to browse our page dedicated to foreclosure, bank owned, and short sale homes in Carmel.  Once on our home page, simply click the button on the top that says "Foreclosures" and pick Carmel.  The following page will take you to all distressed properties in that area.  Keep in mind, not all foreclosed homes are the same, some are ready for occupancy and some need quite a bit of work.  Below is a quick 6-pack of buyer news, views, and information about Indianapolis foreclosures, short sales, and HUDs. 1.  Can the White House really put a moratorium on foreclosures? 2.  On average, home foreclosures sell for 26% less than other homes. 3.  What are the keys to a successful Indianapolis renta... 12/15/2010

A drive around town to view Fishers holiday lights is always a fun family activity. There are truly some people with way too much creative energy (literally) out there! One Fishers holiday lights display definitely worth a drive-by is in the Harrison Park neighborhood off of Allisonsville Road. The intricate lights display is set to music, which you can tune into on the radio. No need to let the slightest bit of cold air into your vehicle! Year after year, this is one of Fishers’ best holiday lights displays and there are almost always several cars out front enjoying the fun, so go prepared to wait a few minutes for an optimal viewing spot to come open! To get there: Take Allisonville Road north of 131st Street to the Harrison Park entrance. Turn right onto Harrison Parkway and the Fis... 12/14/2010

Some interesting statistics as we review the Fishers Real Estate Market report for November.  Let's start with the good news!  The average price of a homes selling in Fishers was $253,800 for November 2010; compared with $204,800 a year ago.  That a 25% increase in pricing.  Two things are happening to create that good news, homes in Fishers are selling for more $/sq ft than a year ago and higher priced homes are selling than a year ago. The average price per square foot was $99 this month compared to $95 a year ago. Now on to the less than good news.  The volume of homes selling in Fishers is down again this month.  There were 77 homes sold in Fishers in November compared with 123 a year ago, a 37% decline.  The number of days on the market were also up to 85 from 67 a year ago.  For t... 12/14/2010

If you are utilizing our real estate site in search of a home for sale in Fishers and want to get an idea of how it compares to the Fishers real estate market overall you may want to utilize our statistics page that gives detailed information about all active homes in the Fishers market. Our stats pages can be found in the left column of links on our home page and just about any other page on the site under the button "Market Statistics". After clicking on the Fishers Statistics button, you will see updated information about the active listings.  The stats are  updated daily and include the number of active listings, days on the market, highest and lowest price, highest and lowest square footage, average price, average square footage, and average price per square foot. Please keep in m... 12/14/2010

As we continue to highlight the parts of our Indianapolis real estate website that are helpful and original, we wanted to highligt our school search.  If you are searching for a home in metro Indianapolis and want to stay in a particular school district, such as the Hamilton Southeastern school district, you can easily utilize our dropdown functionality at the top of our home page labelled schools. Below is additional information about the schoold district. Hamilton Southeastern Schools, the fastest growing school corporation in Indiana, served 17,140 students in Fishers, Indiana during the 2008-2009 school year. The district consists of 12 elementary schools that provide education to students in kindergarten through the fourth grade; three intermediate schools for students in the fifth... 12/13/2010

Sawgrass in Fishers Indiana is an excellent example of why the city continues to receive accolades as one of the best and most affordable places to live in the country. Sawgrass is one of Fishers’ prettiest and, happily, most affordable neighborhoods! The Fishers Indiana subdivision of Sawgrass comprises 240 homes built between 1996 and 2000, and is part of the Legends of Geist community which includes four neighborhoods, each named after legendary golf courses. The beautiful family homes of Sawgrass are surrounded by the equally beautiful Ironwood Golf Club. Sawgrass homes have lower levels, with an average of 2500 finished square feet. Many also have golf course views! Sawgrass homes are priced from the mid to high 200s, and usually don’t linger on the market. Five of the seven Sawgra... 12/12/2010

Fishers, an upscale northern suburb of Indianapolis, was ranked the 10th best place to live in the U.S. by Money Magazine in 2008. Also in 2008, Forbes Magazine named Hamilton County the best county in the country to raise a family. Fishers boasts top-ranked schools with championship sports teams, and offers a diverse business market. The town’s family-friendly attractions include the Fishers Freedom Festival, Fishers Renaissance Faire, and many outdoor events at Conner Prairie. Fishers has also been designated a CLEAN community by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management because of its multiple green initiatives. You may be new to the site and trying to find below market value homes in Fishers Indiana.  Or you might simply be looking for homes in the Hamilton Southeastern sch... 12/09/2010

This is truly a magical time of the year; with the holidays many people will become engaged and start to plan their weddings.  They also may begin to look for that first home to begin their new life.  For planning a wedding, many people will turn to their parents and to events like the Perfect Wedding Guide shows.  (By the way, those are excellent venue's to see multiple vendors such as photographers, florist, cakes, etc). For buying a first home, many people will again turn to their parents and hopefully an experienced Realtor®.  As a local Fishers Realtor, I hold a first time home buyers class every month on the last Thursday (or usually on that date).  Registration is Required.  I have a home inspector and a lender speak as well as myself; each for about 15 minutes.  The inspector sh... 12/01/2010