BAGI's Home A Rama 2013 in Village of Westclay, Carmel IN   I had the pleasure of attending BAGI's Home A Rama 2013 in Village of Westclay, Carmel IN and I want to urge everyone to get out this weekend and view the four decorated homes this weekend!  Tickets can be purchased in advance and printed at home for $12 or you may purchase at the door for $15. It is a great way to check out the latest in floor plans, building products and home decor.   The first home was built by Brookshire Homes in a all brick Italian Renaissance design that reminds you of the beautiful historic homes of Old Meridian St. but the interior is all open design for the way families live today.   The home was decorated by Luxe Home Interiors  and while the entire home was lovely, the bar in the lower level was my f... 10/25/2013

Carmel Indiana Housing Market Report June 2013 – New listings are on the rise in the Carmel housing market, which comes as welcome news for buyers. Continuing increases in inventory mean buyers have more homes to select from and less competition for those homes. This wasn’t the case earlier in the year when buyers faced fierce competition for Carmel homes as the result of an ongoing shortage of inventory. See all homes for sale in Carmel, Indiana. The June 2013 Carmel Housing Market Report shows that sellers are also benefitting from the current market by way of rising sales prices and declining days on the market as compared to June 2012. Whether or not this trend can withstand spiking interest rates is yet to be determined. Experts predict that while some buyers may push hard to find... 07/22/2013

Carmel Indiana Real Estate Report April 2013  -  Buyers Will Benefit from Rise in New Listings An increase in new homes on the market is good news for buyers, who have faced fierce competition for Carmel homes in the past months thanks to steady declines in inventory. The April 2013 Carmel Real Estate Report also contained good news for sellers in that both Median Sales Price and Average Sales price rose by double digits as compared to April 2012. Whether or not it's a trend that's likely to continue is a contested topic nationwide. Some experts predict that rapidly rising prices are another bubble waiting to burst. Most, however, believe that sharply increasing prices are the result of limited inventory and that as new construction ramps up again home price growth will taper off to mo... 05/21/2013

New construction homes in Carmel, Indiana continue to be a hot housing market, particularly in the $300,000 to $400,000 price range. And in Carmel, that's a lot of home for the money! A typical $350,000 new construction home in Carmel averages 2447 square feet, with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and a basement. The average Carmel new construction home under $250,000 is a townhouse with 1862 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and a basement. There's something for everyone when it comes to Carmel new construction homes, from low-maintenance townhomes along the Monon Trail, to spectacular estates along 116th Street. Village of WestClay is a unique Carmel community on the town’s western border featuring new construction and resale townhomes, cottages, and executive homes in an architectural s... 03/15/2012

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 distri... 02/03/2012

It's been a while since I visited the Carmel neighborhood of Village of WestClay, so when I stopped by on this spectacular Indiana summer day, I was happily reminded of what a difference a year or two makes. Sparse, newly-planted trees and shrubs have blossomed into lushly filled-out greenery - a perfect back-drop to the charming townhomes, cottages, and custom executive homes that comprise the Village of WestClay! It's no secret that Carmel, Indiana is loaded with beautiful neighborhoods, but the Village of WestClay stands alone as one the best examples of New Urbanism design in the Midwest. Architecture and a community concept reminiscent of the mid-1800s sets WestClay apart. Luxury townhomes, cottages and executive homes blend effortlessly with equally attractive specialty shops, re... 06/01/2011