Zionsville, Indiana Real Estate Stats - June 2016How is the market in the Zionsville area of Metropolitan Indianapolis? Data encompasses the entire Zionsville Community School Corporation district and for purposes of this report, includes resale homes only (no new construction).Here is the year-over-year results, comparing June 2015 to June 2016:   June 2015 June 2016 Total Homes Sold 56 68 # Distressed Sales 1 3 Average Sale Price $390,132 $408,467 Average List Price to Sale Price Ratio 97.6% 97.6% Average Days on Market   77 82  And month-over-month, comparing May 2016 to June 2016:   May 2016 June 2016 Total Homes Sold 48 68 # Distressed Sales 0 3 Average Sale Price $406,709 $408,467 Average List Price to Sale Price Ratio 97.7% 97.6% Average Days on Market 87 82  Here is the current ... 07/21/2016

A recent Zillow survey again confirmed that extensive renovations are usually not the shortest path to a sale. Across the board, experts agree: it’s still curb appeal and home staging—staging that highlight’s a home’s best features while downplaying its flaws—that often prove most effective.  So, after your Zionsville house smells like fresh-baked cookies and your walls have been freed from family photos and a roaring fire has made the living room warm and inviting...what if those basic staging moves still haven’t produced the offers you know your home deserves?  Zionsville staging pros have a lot more tricks up their sleeves. Here are three: 1. Hide Your Demographic Maybe you’re the parent of four, so your house is full of kids’ bedrooms, toys and playrooms. Perhaps you’re selling a ho... 10/14/2014

Sparks are flying. Your imagination has become hot and heavy. It’s true love. You’ve fallen hard–for a house in Zionsville!  Buying a Zionsville house is serious business. It’s not only where you’ll be hanging your hat: it’s also a great investment. So when you find the one that’s the total knockout you were hoping for, the excitement can be blissfully overwhelming. But—easy there, partner! Falling in love with a house too soon is a predictably bad idea.  • Love at First Sight Can Backfire Whether you drove by or saw the home on an online listing, it’s all too easy to get stuck on a home’s curb appeal. Exteriors count for a lot, and with more houses in Zionsvillethan ever being listed online, wise sellers know how to make sure their property looks great from the outside. But beauty that... 10/01/2014

Your Home Value Here for Free! Springtime is correctly known near and far as the peak season for selling your home—in Zionsville; elsewhere in the U.S.; probably on Mars, too. Everybody knows it. This has created a most unfortunate side effect: namely, the notion that if you missed the spring home sales binge, you’d best cancel all plans and hold your house off the market until next year (even if you’re actually ready to list). So…should you give up on selling your home in Zionsville as we move into the cooler months? Far from it! In fact, many agents with years of experience under their belts have done the math and consider autumn to be the second best season to sell a home. When you think about it, it’s logical. For one thing, there certainly are prospects who won’t wait—buyers who w... 09/01/2014

With summer drawing to a close (say it isn’t so!), it’s time to cast an eye towards the prospects for this year’s fall home sales market. Fall can be a great time to list a home, but it can be especially opportune for luxury home sales in Zionsville. It’s a season that traditionally brings out serious buyers—those looking to find a home and complete the move before the holidays. If you are selling a property that falls into the luxury home category, before you roll up your sleeves and get to work in earnest, here are some broad-brush pointers real estate writers cite most often:  Make Sure You Work With the Right Agent Before you even begin other preparations, you can make the most efficient use of your time by first being sure you have recruited the right agent. Aim for a professional... 08/21/2014

    Thorntown, Indiana 46071 barn in town   One of the interesting things about small towns in Indiana with real estate, concerns the different types and condition of buildings one can see from town to town.  Here is an old barn that was a laundromat long ago right between single family residences and the downtown Main Street businesses. If you are looking for someplace to live other than an abandoned barn in Thorntown, consider this 3 bedroom home for sale near the park and elementary school on 507 South Pearl Street.  Contact Sharon Walter 765-426-5343 for more information!     07/20/2014

    Sugar Creek Art Center in Thorntown, Indiana 46071   The Sugar Creek Art Center in Thorntown, Indiana 46071 is located in the old garmet factory at 127 South Pearl Street, and displays works of art for sale that include pottery, metal working, photography, paintings, and much, much more! The Art Center also rents out the reception area with available catering (pictured on left) which is perfect for wedding receptions, anniversaries, re-unions, office and family special events such as Christmas or Birthday parties. The Sugar Creek Art Center is open from Thurday through Saturday from 11 A.M. till 5:00 P.M. If you are looking for a place to call home that inspires creativity with turn of the century craftsmanship and beautiful come visit our 3 bedroom home for sale by the park  just d... 07/18/2014

    Throwback Thursdays:     Ivan's Marathon Service Station in Thorntown, Indiana.     The Ivan's Marathon Service Station in Thorntown, Indiana 46071 operated into the 1970's where it is a time capsule frozen in that decade with orignial auto parts and all things from the 70's connected to cars and trucks.  Interestingly enough, this building has ended up in several magazines and at least one book that we know about. Looking for a home in Thorntown that captures the charm and custom woodwork front the turn of the century near the park and elementary school?  Click on the highlighted link to view this Thorntown 3 bedroom home for sale.  Contact Sharon Walter  765-426-5343  for more information.   We Can Help! 07/17/2014

                                                                     It's a GAS!   Thorntown Indiana now has a gas station once again, after many years absence.  The new Marathon Gas Station and convenience store is now open!   The new Marathon gas station in Thorntown has now opened and it is open from 6 A.M  till 10 P.M. every day.  The gas pumps are open around the clock for those paying with a credit or debit card. The new gas station is located across the fire station and elementary school in Thorntown on State Road 75 South.  The Address is:  405 South West Street, Thorntown IN 46071 07/16/2014

The Brookhaven subdivision in Zionsville Indiana is beautiful community of new construction homes by Drees Homes. The Brookhaven neighborhood was designed with families in mind and features a neighborhood pool, playground, ponds, waterfalls and more than 80 acres of open green space. Brookhaven comprises 240 homes sites built along winding tree-lined streets which all end in a cul-de-sac - another great feature for families! see the latest Zionsville homes for sale in Brookhaven Brookhaven Homes for Sale The Brookhaven home pictured here is typical of most homes in the neighborhood. Built in 2011, it has 5,000 square feet with two stories, 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and a daylight window lower level. This home listed at $450,000 and features a main level bedroom and full bathroom. Construc... 06/30/2013

  The Sanctuary Art Gallery in Zionsville Indiana is a north Indy must-see. The historic landmark was originally a church built in the 1800s. Today it houses the artwork of Nancy Noel, renowned for her captivating oil paintings and giclées of children and animals. In addition to a gallery and museum shop, The Sanctuary has a wonderful café - perfect for a girlfriend lunch while out exploring the quaint brick-paved streets of downtown Zionsville and the charming early 1900s Zionsville historic homes that line Main Street. 10/25/2012

IN State Appraisal Services provides commercial and residential real estate appraisals throughout central Indiana. Although we are located in Indianapolis, we have experience from Evansville to South Bend; from Richmond to Terre Haute, and most places in between! We utilize the latest technology to keep our clients updated throughout the appraisal process and we focus on providing a thorough, quality analysis and reliable results. Qualifications include: *Fully licensed and insured Certified General Appraiser. *FHA approved. *INDOT approved for right-of-way/condemnation work. Estate planning services in Greenfield, Indianapolis, Fishers, Noblesville, Carmel, Westfield, Zionsville, Franklin, Greenwood, Rushville, Shelbyville, Knightstown, McCordsville, Fortville and Mooresville. Subdivi... 03/13/2012

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.       01/14/2012

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 mos... 11/26/2011

There are so many wonderful things about RE/MAX but one thing in particular stands out. When you list your home with RE/MAX you automatically help your local children’s hospital.  RE/MAX is the exclusive real estate sponsor of the Children's Miracle Network, an international alliance of 170 children's hospitals providing life-saving care for children. Children's Miracle Network hospitals treat millions of children each year for every disease and condition imaginable, and RE/MAX real estate agents help support that mission by raising millions of dollars each year. So, why list your home with a RE/MAX agent? Well for one you will take part in the Miracle Home program and we can include a display of a Miracle Home rider on the RE/MAX sign in your yard. Additionally, I will donate a set pe... 11/15/2011

It's good to know that gradual improvement is expected in the housing market next year, with existing home sales edging up 4% to 5% and new home sales edging up even more because of this year's record lows. Interest rates are expected to rise from record 2011 lows to 4.5% by the middle of 2012. "Very favorable affordability conditions will dominate next year as well, which will probably be the second best year on record dating back to 1970." Based on NAR’s current projection model, existing-home sales would total 4.96 million in 2011. NAR is revising downward existing-home sales totals in recent years although it expects little change to previously reported comparisons based on percentage change. New-home sales for 2011 are projected at 302,000 this year, a record low, with expectations... 11/14/2011

I get a lot of questions from buyers regarding which suburb of Indianapolis is best. All of our north side communities are very different from each other and it very much depends on what you want for your family. I am partial to Zionsville, Carmel and Hendricks County.  I also like the Broadripple area, mostly because I have worked in these areas for 11 years now!   Zionsville is a quaint and wonderful little town that was founded in 1852. They have left the bones of the town in our cobblestone streets so when you are driving down main street, you somewhat feel taken back in time. Zionsville is located in Boone county and just 15 miles from downtown Indy, making it an easy commute to do things in the city.   The town of Zionsville and the rural area is now around 25,000 people from the ... 11/10/2011

1. Equity. When you pay rent, you never see that money again and you have nothing to show for it. Buying a home has many initial costs but you will make that money back over time with equity. Historically, homes appreciate by about 4 to 6 percent a year, depending the economy. A home bought for $10,000 in 1960 is most likely worth 10 times that in today's market. 4. Ownership. Home ownership means you own your home. That comes with many perks! You can renovate, update, paint, and decorate to your heart's desire. You can plant trees, install a pool, expand the patio, and go heavy on the holiday decorating. The bottom line is this is your home and you can personalize it to your taste. Most renters are stuck with the same beige walls and beige carpet. If you are a creative, then it's time ... 11/07/2011

If you are having trouble selling your home, it may not be your Realtor’s fault. Your home might need staged and your Realtor might be too nice to tell you. Statistics show that once a home has been staged it’s more likely to sell and for a higher asking price. Instead of just dropping the price of your home, contact a staging professional and see if you can get the asking price once the home has been staged. Most people don’t overlook things like paint and decor once they enter your home. Most people are not creative, do-it-yourselfers so getting them to look past any external flaws and just seeing the bare bones is near impossible. I have seen million dollar homes go unsold and the only thing prospective buyers can say wrong with the house is the paint color in the family room. This i... 10/28/2011

What Do You Think About Investors? Investors are the key to the housing recovery. But more than that, investors stand to gain a lot in this economy. The circumstances surrounding the housing market are so ideal that if you don't act, you'll regret it later. You will never have conditions like this again. It is a buyer's market with plentiful housing inventory, in addition to rock-bottom interest rates and reasonable prices. Considering all the foreclosures that are in the pipeline in the form of shadow inventory, investors who rent properties are not only getting their pick of the deals, they're also helping the victims of those foreclosures find homes. As an agent it is our job to educate our investors to act now. Due Diligence can go a long way for the investor. Even though there are ... 10/28/2011