About Boone County, IN

Another bright spot was that the total number of homes for sale in Zionsville fell 4.3 percent in January compared to the previous month—a very welcomed change to be sure. Compared to last January’s total of 248, however, this represents a net increase of 8.9 percent. In comparison, there was a 2.4-percent drop in the number of Indianapolis homes for sale versus the previous month, and a 17-percent decrease versus January of 2011. Finally, from November of 2011 through January of 2012 there were, on average, a total of 283 listed on the Zionsville Indiana market, or 4.8 percent more, compared to this same quarter 1 year ago, when the average was 270 per month.

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As a Realtor, it's important to educate your client on staging. When the client's home is empty, we often purchase things to stage the home or hire a stager. Home Staging is about illusions and making the home seem lighter, bigger, etc. Why not take it a step further and talk to your client about a redesign. The term indicates something new and gets the seller in an excited state of mind.

Redesign is using what your client already has in their home and updating it with some new accessories, rugs, throws, paint, and artwork. The idea is to give the existing space a whole new look using what your client already has. The results will be dramatic and will make your client excited.

As home prices continue to increase and stabilize throughout Central Indiana, buyers and sellers are looking at the market more positively. In October, existing homes sales rose to 13.2 percent from October of last year. In the thirteen counties that surround the Indianapolis metro, Hendricks county saw the largest jump in sales. Boone county was second, followed by Hancock county, Hamilton county, and Marion county.

The great news is that last month represented the fourth straight month in growing sales numbers. Additionally, the median house price in the Indianapolis metro was up by 3.2 percent from the prior year.

Whether home sales and values in the Indianapolis area will continue to grow will depend largely on Indy's employment market. Luckily, Indianapolis is one of America's most affordable cities. It's affordability coupled with a lower unemployment makes Indy a great place to live.

According to CNBC, Indy has moved from a manufacturing-based economy to a more diverse one that includes health care, retail, and social services. CNBC says Indy has momentum and growth will be expected in the life sciences and logistics sector.