About Hendricks County, IN

Since I strive to be a seller specialist in my market area, statistics of home buyers are very important to me and my clients. If you are a seller, then consider this useful information when choosing an agent to work for you...

In 2009, where did buyers find the home that they purchased?

Real estate agent 37%

Internet 36%

Yard sign 12%

Friend/neighbor 6%

Builder/ Agent 5%

Newspaper 2%

Knew the seller 2%

Open House 0%

TV show 0%

As part of my marketing strategy, I am spending time and money on the above resources that WORK! The resources that actually bring buyers to homes.

Source: Profile of Home Buyers & Sellers 2009 - NAR

Considering selling your property, contact a top real esatate agent. Chris Castetter, F.C. Tucker Co. chris@thecastettergroup.com or 317-414-1117. Avon Indiana real estate

Avon, Indiana real estate / Top Agent Chris Castetter / F.C. Tucker Co.

What are some of the best ways to determine if you are priced right in today's real estate market?

#1. I make it a standard rule that if your property has been on the market for 30 days with no solid offers, then it's time to consider a price change. Also, if you have had 10 or more showings with no offers, then a price change is needed.

#2. The three most important things in real estate used to be location, location, location.... That rule has changed... Now, the three most important things in real estate are price, price, price.

#3. Sellers, take a look at your property listing and search other homes online in your area and price range. Then ask yourself this: "Would I pay this price for my property or do you believe that you have found better values online with other houses? "Be honest and objective with yourself...."

#4. No amount of great marketing can sell an over priced house. Updates and condition are also key factors as well.... Does your listing have the "IT" factor? Does your property offer the types of modern amenities that todays demanding buyer is looking for....?

#5. What have other homes in the neighborhood and Township sold for in recent months? What types of updates did they have or not have? Was their floor plan open or closed off? Were there newer amenities or older, dated ones?

For more insight on positioning your home correct in today's challenging and ever changing market, please contact me at chris@thecastettergroup.comor call Chris Castetter 317-414-1117

Sheltering Wings, Hendricks County Domestic Violence Shelter, will be holding their annual Dinner Dance on February 13th, 2010. This is an amazing event that benefits an even better organization!

"Sponsored by Brownsburg Sertoma, this black tie optional event is held to benefit Sheltering Wings. The event includes dinner, a live & silent auction and dancing with music by The Wright Brothers. It is a fun night of dinner, dancing and delight! More than 650 were in attendance at the last gala."

The Dinner Dance will be held at Primo West

2353 E. Perry Road, Plainfield, IN - Directions

The cost is $150/couple or $75/single

The schedule for the evening is

6-7pm Cocktails/Auction Preview
7-8pm Dinner
6-9pm Live Auction
9-12am Dancing

You can click here to see photos from last years event.

My wife & I had our picture taken also... we did a regular one and a goofy one. Enjoy!

The Avon Indiana real estate market actually improved year over year for the month of December. More homes sold, although only by a few, the price increase is very positive, especially for homeowners who are tracking the market and want to sell their home this Spring.

I was interested to see how the numbers would pan out after November's deluge of first time home buyers closed. Remember, the original deadline was November 30th for first time homebuyers who wanted to take advantage of the $8000.00 incentive, so many were already scheduled and closed in November.

Will this become the normal? It is really anyone's guess, but the year over year report for all home sales in Avon looks like the trend is starting to balance and move upward. Most of the 2009 home prices were below the average for 2008. The average price of homes in Avon has increased over the last few months. It's interesting to note there were only 7 homes sold in Avon in 2009 over $400,000. This is also a trend in housing; not only in Avon, but around Indianapolis and the country.

As we look at the trending line in each of the graphs, we see the gap is starting to open up towards the end of the year. As we move into the new year, it will be interesting to see how homes sales in Avon compare to 2009.

Foreclosure Activity in Avon

In 2008 there were 832 homes sold in Avon with 168 sold as distressed property, which is 20.2%.

• In 2009, there were 753 homes sold in Avon with 166 sold as distressed properties, which is 22%
• We currently have 403 homes for sale in Avon and 63 distressed properties.15.6% is a much lower number to start the year with.

With 403 active Avon homes on the market, the current absorption rate is 8 months, which indicates it is still a buyer's market. We'll see that number reduce as we approach Spring. Average days on market and absorption rate will vary by price range.

As always, if you have any questions about the values of homes in your Avon Subdivision or neighborhood or just want to talk real estate, you can email me or call me.

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Copyright 2010 by Paula Henry *Avon Indiana Real Estate Market Statistcs - December 2009*

Originally Posted at Indy Real Etate Talk.

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My name is Tony Ostler. I am new to the active rain community and posting my first blog. I have already learned a lot in such little time with active rain. As the leading real estate team in Hendricks County, The Ostler Group is synonomous with Sevice. We provide full service real estate sales as well as results oriented Property Management. With our dominate position in the Hendricks County & Indianapolis area we are able to market your property, produce buyers and provide results. We simply work with more people looking for homes than any other agents. So it's easy to see why so many people choose The Ostler Group. We are always "Helping People On The Move".