Originally posted at My Indy Waterfront Blog Are you ready to rumble on the bridge?  That is going to be one of the best spots in Central Indiana to watch the fireworks...the Blast on the Bridge! This is an annual event where Geist and surrounding communities gather on the Bridge over Geist to watch the fireworks.  There will be a parade, but not your usual parade...this one is with boats! The boat parade begins at 5:30 and will arrive at the Fall Creek Road bridge where they will be judged at approixmately 6:30.  There will be music of course as well as great food from many of the local restaurants such as Casler's Kitchen and Moe's Southwest Grill.  The fireworks will begin around 9:45 - 10:00 pm.  Be sure to bring blankets and lawn chairs.  You can park at Holy Spirit or some of the ... 06/29/2011

$100 Down Program For HUD Homes in Indiana is Still in Effect! If you are looking for a home in Indiana, HUD's $100 down program may be a great option for you.  If you'd like to know what types of properties are available feel free to take a look at the HUDhomestore website.  If you purchase a HUD property right now...not only can you take advantage of the $100 down program, you can also ask for up to 3% in closing costs/prepaids assistance! If you'd like more information about the HUD bidding process, feel free to take a look at my previous post about the HUD Bidding Process or Contact Me via phone or email. 06/27/2011

I don't have human kids but thought I'd post some pics of my furry little girls. :)  I took this picture earlier this spring on a day when the weather was fantabulous!  And yes I really did need to cut the grass because some of the pictures I took that day made it look as if they were in a field somewhere, LOL! 06/26/2011

Originally posted at My Indy Waterfront Blog While many people who live in Geist buy their home for the water; there are many others who love to play golf!  So where are the homes on golf courses in Geist? The most obvious choice is The Hawthornes; with its 275 acres of woods and wetlands.  This is a private club and does offer private lessons.  I currently have a home for sale on the Hawthornes on the 16th hole; the home sits on 1.25 acres. Another popular course is Ironwood Golf Club.  This course has 27 challenging and scenic holes surrounded by some great Fishers Real Estate such as Gray Eagle, Lake Stonebrige and Windermere. A little deeper into the Geist area is Old Oakland Golf Club.  The 27 holes cover over 220 acres.  Neighborhoods near this golf course include Oakland Hills. T... 06/22/2011

The Accredited Staging Professional (ASP) Course from Stagedhomes.com (www.Stagedhomes.com) - the industry leader in Home Staging Training - is coming to INDIANAPOLIS, AUGUST 2-4, 2011.   This class is being offered for both Realtors and Home Stagers that would like to earn both a professional Accreditation and Designation for Home Staging.  Realtors attend the first 2 days and learn about Home Staging as a listing and marketing tool, as well as things they can do to help their own clients prepare their houses for sale.  They become members of the International Association of Home Staging Professioanls (IAHSP) - the only professional association that serves only Home Stagers and the Home Staging industry, and has standards of membership that begin with education.  No other association h... 06/14/2011

Originally posted at My Indy Waterfront Blog If you are one of the lucky ones in the Geist Reservoir area to sell your home...hold on...you have a few more barriers to overcome before you are at the closing table.  They include your buyer's financing, appraisals and of course, the inspection.  For more on inspections...take a look at this video. If you would like to consult with a Geist Real Estate Agent about the value of your home, please contac me directly! Search homes with YOUR phone Search Indianapolis Waterfront Homes Read other Northside Blogs (Fishers, Carmel, Noblesville)        Cindy "in Indy" Marchant - Geist Real Estate AgentKeller Williams Realty Indy Metro NEGeist IN Real Estate Website317-290-7775 06/12/2011

Broad Ripple Village Real Estate Market Report Following is the market report for the area known as Broad Ripple Village as of June 11th 2011. May was an interesting month for the Broad Ripple Real Estate Market....The number of listings increased quite a bit due to a large influx of condos that entered the market.  The highest priced single family home is probably bit overpriced and I suspect it will eventually drop down into the 300K range. Pending listings are down from the previous month and the number of sales in May 2011 compared to 2010 were about half likely because home buyers were scrambling to close in order to claim the 2010 tax credit that was in effect at the same time last year. Happy Home Buying/Selling! Current Active Listings 67 Min Price: $99,900 Max Price: $419.900 ... 06/11/2011

Pay it forward and share some laughs! Max, my youngest son (age 20), has decided he wants to do stand up comedy.  He has seven older siblings and they all agree he is funny.  Max is discovering that making your mom, dad, and brothers and sisters laugh is a little different than getting up on stage. To show our support, every Tuesday evening we go to Cracker's Comedy Club's open mike and become members of the audience.  The comedians are given three minutes their first time out, but they must bring a minimum of five people to see the show.  Those five people must order a minimum of two drinks during the show.  From then on, the comediennes are given six minutes, but must always have a support team of at least five audience members ordering their two drinks. Quite by accident, I discovere... 06/04/2011

Originally posted at My IndyWaterfront Blog There are so many great reasons to visit a Farmer's Market including supporting your community (specifically the farmers), helping the environment and getting fresh food! Here is a quick list of Farmer's Market locations near the Geist area: Holy Cross Lutheran Church at 8115 Oaklandon Road every Thursday from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saxony Market on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 13578 East 131st Street.  There will be live music on Saturday June 4th! Go Green Farmers Market at Lawrence United Methodist Church located at 5200 N Shadeland on Wednesdays from 4-7 p.m. Abundant Life Church at 7706 E 82nd on Thursday from 4-7 p.m. Fishers has there Farmer's Market at the Municipal Building area on Saturday mornings as well. Lots of great fresh... 06/02/2011

I'm heading up to Mishawaka to hang out with my mom and of course...so I can watch the Race.  It is blacked out here in Indy.  I love seeing it live and in person...but the traffic, huge crowds and heat keep me away these days. Trivia Time...I'll post the question, then a picture, then the answers...see how you do? What is the number of the most cars still racing as the race finishes? What is the fewest? Who has had the most career starts? What was the closest race and who were the racers? What rookie won in 2001?  Dario drinking the milk in the winner's circle.  Here are the answers to the questions above (drum roll please): In 1911, there were 26 In 1966, there were 7 That would be A.J. Foyt Jr with 35 The closest race was won by .043 seconds with Al Unser Jr beating Scott Goodyear Th... 05/29/2011

Improvements to the 68-year-old Geist dam are nearing completion. Large concrete blocks have been placed on top of the existing slope to prevent erosion, as well as a fresh layer of asphalt and new fencing has been installed on top of the dam. The restoration project, in the heart of the Feather Cove neighborhood, has taken more than a year to complete. Looking to sell or buy a home in the Geist area? Call Josh McNair at 317-874-7041 www.HomesAroundGeist.com 05/20/2011

Originally posted at My Indy Waterfront Blog If you are running in the 4th annual Geist Half Marathon...you already know everything you need to know!  But, if you are a spectator, this might be the post for you. The race starts at 113th "ish" and Olio Road at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 21st.  You can take a shuttle from HSE School or walk the 1 mile (in honor of the race!).  You can also take a shuttle to Mile 3 which is also the Finish Line.  The bridge is a beautiful setting to watch them finish!  There are many neighborhoods in Geist that will be able to see the race up close and in person including Springs of Cambridge, Weatherstone, Masthead and Feather Cove.  This is the course map for the race. The buses will leave very 5 minutes from 5:15 a.m to 7:35 a.m. to the starting area.  ... 05/18/2011

Originally posted at My IndyWaterfront Blog Spring has arrived.  As a result many Geist homeowners will consider whether to renovate their existing home or buy a new home in Geist. Renovations are always good news.  If you don't move you will enjoy the new look and feel of your home.  If you eventually move it will increase the resale value of your home. The question is how much! Let me give you some examples of renovation costs and returns in the Geist/Indianapolis area.  If you were to make a bedroom in the attic and spend $50,000 or so you could expect a 71% return.  A major kitchen remodel (this would include cabinets, flooring, appliances and countertops) would be about $60,000 and would return about 60%.  I've included a picture my kitchen after it was remodeled. Renovation or rem... 05/17/2011

Broad Ripple Village Real Estate Market Report Following is the market report for the area known as Broad Ripple Village as of May 17th 2011. It's been a while since I've had the opportunity to post a market report.  Been bit of a hectic year this year!  Without further ado...Here's this month's market report.  The good news is that pending listings and sold listings have increased dramatically! Current Active Listings 56 Min Price: $104,900 Max Price: $399.900 12 Condo, 44 Single Family Pending Listings 14 Min Price: $104,900 Max Price: $274,900 1 Condo, 13 Single Family Sold in the month of April 15 Min Price: $118,000 Max Price: $235,000 4 Condo, 11 Single Family Sold Previous Year (2010) 8 Min Price: $149,000 Max Price: $233,000 2 Condo, 6 Single Family Broad Ripple Village is boun... 05/17/2011

Bonefish Grill in Indianapolis – What’s Not to Like? My new favorite place to go to dinner is none other than the Bonefish Grill in Indianapolis! Lucky for many of you reading this, there may be one close to you!  They are located in 28 states.  There are two here in Indiana: 4501 East 82nd Street, Indianapolis, IN (317) 863-3474 1001 North State Road 135, Greenwood, IN (317) 884-3992 Reservations are highly recommended on the weekends. The menu is wonderful and has something for everyone, even those not fond of fish.  The appetizers are so delicious it would be easy to make a meal of them.  Bang Bang Shrimp (pictured above) is a popular guest choice, but you may also select items such as crab cakes and coconut crusted shrimp. The soups and salads are homemade and as fresh as fresh can... 05/15/2011

Thinking about moving to the Geist Reservoir area visit: http://www.HomesAroundGeist.com Josh McNair, Realtor with RE/MAX Legends Group - Geist Resident 317-874-7041 Geist Reservoir 360 degree video tour standing on the Geist Bridge at the Geist Marina.  Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lem-jyOvNj8   05/13/2011

Feather Cove I Annual Garage Sale Saturday May 14, 2011 8am to 3pm - Feather Cove   You may also choose to be open on Friday, May 13th from 5:30-8pm for Feather Cove I residents (Preview Night) http://www.homesaroundgeist.com/253369.aspx 05/13/2011

They say the Indianapolis 500 Race is the greatest spectacle in Racing…but did you know these fun facts? The Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) covers 253 acres and if all the seats were laid end to end; they would cover nearly 100 miles.  The number of hot dogs sold would circle the 2.5 mile oval more than twice!  Do you think bratwurst would be more or less than that? Coca-Cola sold over 16,000 gallons in 2009 which was actually less than what Miller Lite sold (no surprise there!).  Fries appear to be quite the big seller also, with over 10,000 pounds (the average weight of an elephant) sold.  Another big seller is the chicken tenders that sold more than 2,000 pounds, equal to 13 Borg-Warner trophies! Did you know that the Motor Speedway offers bus tours that take you on a lap of the S... 05/09/2011

  If you're looking for a fun and inexpensive way to spend a sunny day in Indianapolis, simply pack a picnic lunch and head to the park. Chances are you won't have to go far to find one, since tucked into and around Indianapolis real estate are two state parks, six regional parks, and a slew of community and neighborhood parks. Whether it's a brisk, scenic hike you want, or just a place to throw a Frisbee, there's an Indy park out there for you! Broad Ripple Park 1550 Broad Ripple Avenue Located along the banks of the White River, Broad Ripple Park was once the home of a carousel now found in the Indianapolis Children's Museum! Picnic areas, a fitness trail, tennis courts and a variety of special programs and activities are available. If it's Fido you're trying to entertain, be sure to ... 05/06/2011

I knew Indiana's FIRST EVER Lego Store that recently opened in the Indianapolis Castleton Square Mall was a big deal.  Mostly because my nephews told me it was.  But I didn't realize how BIG a deal until I saw with my own eyes the line of families waiting outside the Indianapolis Lego store for their turn to browse bazillions of small plastic pieces just begging to be transformed into a Death Star or Hogwarts Express. Or, as I just found out today, they may have been waiting for their chance to snap up one of the free Lego sets offered to the first 250 children under the age of 14 on the first Tuesday of the month! Either way, the sleekly designed store with play tables and fun displays is worth a visit - or maybe just a peek inside if the line's too long! The Castleton Lego store in In... 05/05/2011