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Condos and Twonhomes for sale in Carmel IN

02-03-12
Anna Stout

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 district of Carmel, just off Main Street, four penthouse-style condos make up the Carmel Arts Residences and include three bedrooms and three baths. Contemporary and full of upgrades like gourmet kitchens, hardwood floors, balconies, built-in shelves, the homes appeal to high end buyers of Carmel, IN homes for sale.

Located in the Village of West Clay, the Wentworth Condominium Community offers smaller condos at affordable prices that still include community amenities like a fitness center, business center and game room. Condo options range from one to three bedrooms and include 9 foot ceilings, walk-in closets and designer upgrades.

Some condo and townhome communities appeal to both low-end and high-end buyers of Carmel, IN homes for sale. The Village of West Clay, for example, offers a number of condo and townhome options, ranging from just under $100,000 all the way up to over $300,000. Each of those condos and townhomes include all the amenities of theVillageofWest Clay, including nearby shopping, recreation and dining options.

No matter their budget or home needs, buyers looking for Carmel, IN homes for sale can find a plethora of options in the many townhomes and condos located throughout the city.

To see new listing visit: Carmel Westfield Homes.com

Carmel, IN Homes for Sale—Indianapolis Home Show

01-27-12
Anna Stout

Indy  Home Show - Fischer home

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 to tour. The home is built by Fischer Homes and shows off the latest in home construction, decorating and landscaping.

Exhibitors come from a variety of areas including heating and air conditioning, construction, lighting, home décor, gardening and landscaping and kitchen and bath. Other booths feature direct sales, crafts and other various suppliers and vendors. Each year the home show brings in a number of special celebrity guests, which in the past have included “Extreme Home Makeover’s” Ty Pennington, John Gidding from “Curb Appeal: The Block”, designer Kathy Ireland and Andrew Downward from “Divine Design”.

The Indianapolis Home Show offers a plethora of construction, remodeling and decorating ideas for current owners and potential buyers ofCarmel,IN, homes for sale. Whether theCarmel,IN, home for sale you purchase is in top-notch condition or needs a little TLC, the home show will provide ideas on how to make yourCarmel,INhouse into a home.

For more information on the Indianapolis Home Show, check out the website at www.indianapolishomeshow.com.

To view homes for sale in Carmel and Indianapolis, check out www.carmelwestfieldhomes.com

Homes for Sale in Carmel under $250,000

01-18-12
Anna Stout

Home in Carmel IN

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 bathrooms range from one to three, with most homes having two baths. The square footage also varies, from under 1,000 square feet for homes lower on the price spectrum, up to almost 3,000 square feet for homes toward the top of the price range of homes for sale inCarmel,IN.

Amenities offered in homes for sale in Carmel, IN, also vary from home to home but typically include two or three-car attached garages, basements, master suites, laundry rooms, fireplaces and other upgrades like hardwood floors, granite counters, neutral paint colors and updated fixtures.

Those homes for sale inCarmel,IN, under $250,000 are located throughout the city, from the downtown Arts District to one of the many subdivisions in the area. Some homes for sale inCarmel,IN, even include larger lots in semi-rural and private settings on one acre or more. Those homes located in subdivisions also have access to neighborhood amenities like swimming pools, playgrounds, common areas and walking trails. And all homes for sale inCarmel,IN, under $250,000 offer buyers an award-winning school district, myriad of shopping and dining options and easy access to downtownIndianapolis.

To search for homes visit: homesforsaleinCarmelIN.com

Homes for Sale in the Carmel/Westfield area

01-13-12
Anna Stout

If you are considering homes for sale in the Carmel/Westfield area, check out this like new M/I home with over 3500 sq ft. Located in Countryside it has 4 bedroom 2 1/2 bath and a welcoming covered front porch. The kitchen offers 42'cabinets with Center Island and dining area that opens to large family room with wood burning fireplace. Other features include a large formal dining room and Laundry/mud room located conveniently off 3 car garage.

Master bedroom offers soaking tub, separate shower, double sinks & walk-in closet. Staircase offers front & back access to 2nd floor.

I will be hosting an open house this Sunday, January 15, 2012 from 3-5pm. Come take a look for yourself!

Westfield real estate - 479 Plainville

For more information on homes for sale in Carmel or Westfield real estate visit: CarmelWestfieldhomes.com

Courtesy of F.C. Tucker

Schwier Team

Westfield IN 4th Quarter 2011 Real Estate Statistics/Homes for sale

01-10-12
Anna Stout

In Westfield, the real estate market stayed steady from the end of 2010 to the end of 2011. As shown by the 4th quarter real estate statistics for Westfield, 89 homes were listed for sale at the end of 2011, down from 98 homes for sale in 2010. The number of properties sold was similar, with 81 sold at the end of 2010 and 78 at the end of 2011. The average sales price in 2011 of $230,166 was a slight improvement over the average sales price of $227,000 over the same time period in 2010. Average days on market also increased, with homes selling in an average of 88 days in 2010 and 117 days in 2011.

Westfield Real Estate Statistics—

4th Quarter, October – December 2011

4th Quarter 2011

4th Quarter 2010

% Change

Listed homes

89

98

-10%

Sold listings

78

81

-3%

Pending listings

36

25

31%

Average Sales Price

$230,166

$227,879

1%

Low Sales Price

$72,000

$65,000

10%

High Sales Price

$932,500

$950,000

-1%

Average Days on Market

117

88

25%

Average List Price to Sale Price

95%

95%

0%

Source: MIBOR, October 1-December 31, 2011

* This information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.