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What seems like forever ago, I wrote this post about the totally screwed up tax situation in Indiana and especially Marion County.  After much haggling and debate, our beloved Indiana lawmakers finally passed some meaningful tax reform.  This past Friday the State House and Senate voted into law Act 1001 which, theoretically, will change Indiana’s tax system forever. 

What does this mean for my property taxes?

-    This year the average tax bill will drop by an average of 30% thanks to additional homestead credits.
-    In 2009, your tax bill will be no more than 1.5% of the assessed value of your home.
-    2010 and on your tax bill will be no more than 1% of the assessed value.
-    Rental properties and farms are capped at 2% and businesses…

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The Intracoastal at Geist by Centex Homes is very unique community and offers residents of Indianapolis a relatively affordable option for lake front living.  The Intracoastal at Geist offers both water front and water access homes starting from around $200,000 and ranging up to the mid 300’s.  Centex Homes is featuring an impressive 17 floor plans to choose from in this distinctive community.  The floor plans include both ranch and two story options with the sizes varying from 2000 – 3600 square feet. 
The community itself consists of unique topography for a new home neighborhood including wooded home sites and rolling hills.  Some of the community amenities in Intracoastal at Geist include a pool, bathhouse, and walking trails.
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I am not, nor do I claim to be, any sort of SEO expert.  Quite the contrary, I am a SEO novice, or is it a beginner?  Whatever it is, I feel like I know just enough to enough to be dangerous.  I have not had much time to dedicate to the greatest real estate agent in the world contest because, thanks in large part to an awesome new REW IDX, I am busier than ever selling real estate.  I try to take in as much SEO knowledge as possible, but quickly get overwhelmed by how much there is to know and how fast it changes.  I read several blogs everyday and try to glean as much information as my tiny brain will allow, but yet I still feel overwhelmed and confused.  With the competition getting stiffer and more crowded, I feel halfway decent that I am 15th-ish in…

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The Indianapolis real estate market statistics for February 2008 are either depressing if you are a seller or lick your chops exciting if you are a buyer. Here is a quick snapshot of what happened on the Indianapolis real estate market in February 2008:

  2006 2007 % Change Active N/A 9080   Homes Sold 910 648 … Read Full Post

 

North Harbour in Noblesville Indiana is a truly unique community that offers both waterfront homes and golf front homes in the same community.  Situated around both the Morse Reservoir and the Harbour Trees Golf Club, North Harbour allows home buyers to choose two very different lifestyles when purchasing a home. Aptly name, North Harbour lies on the northern shores of the Morse Reservoir in Noblesville and offers homes priced from the 100’s to over $1,000,000.  While you can spend over a million on a prime lot, lakefront homes can be had for $300,000 - $400,000 which represents an amazing value for waterfront homes.  If you are looking for a waterfront home in Indianapolis area and don’t want to pay the premium for living on Geist, North Harbour…

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The Indianapolis real estate market currently has 9116 homes on the market.  With spring right around the corner, now is a great time to purchase a home in Indianapolis and get a great deal.  Here is snapshot of what is available as of 2/27/2008:

Indianapolis Homes on the market: 9116
Highest Listing Price: $3,490,000
Average Listing Price: $153,570
Average Days on Market: 126

Compared to other part of the country and even other part of the greater Indianapolis area, these homes represent a tremendous value.  The affordabilty of Indianapolis homes is truly astonishing.  If you are even thinking about buying a home in Indianapolis, now is the time. 

If you would like to search all Indianapolis real estate for sale, visit our website for the…

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Avalon of Fishers is a Pulte Homes community in Fishers Indiana that will consist of approximately 1200 town homes, ranches, and two story single family homes.  The community is located on the eastern portion of Fishers and offers an alternative to its neighbor Saxony.  The community itself will feature over 50 acres of common area, pools, a bathhouse, basketball, and tennis courts. Avalon of Fishers will be segmented into 4 distinct areas featuring different types of homes and lifestyles: 


Avalon – The Townes

Two story town homes with rear load garages that range from $129,000 - $146,000 with optional finished basements. 

Avalon – The Enclave

Ranch homes offering low maintenance living from $160,000 with optional basements and garden…

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Saxony in Fishers Indiana is a 700 acre mega mixed use community that is currently being built in the northeast section of Fishers. Saxony, once completed, will offer several thousand homes, townhomes, and apartments along with retail, office, and commercial space.  The homes in Saxony vary greatly in both size and price; there are low maintenance townhomes available for under $200,000 along with custom homes that are priced above $600,000.  The builders that are currently selling homes in Saxony include: Executive Homes, Drees Homes, Ryland Homes, M/I Homes, and Portrait Homes. 

The retail portion of Saxony will be centered around the “Village Center” which will offer more than 80 acres of shops, dining, and entertainment options. Other retail…

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