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Sold in Westfield - New Construction

7/31/2017

Congrats to Kevin and Anat on the purchase of their newly built home in Westfield! We hope you have many years of happiness there!

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Central Indiana home sales rise 6.2 percent in May

7/21/2017

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F.C. Tucker reports continued growth in housing sales as prices increase another month

INDIANAPOLIS – Monthly real estate stats from F.C. Tucker Company indicated that the housing market is not slowing down. May 2017 pended sales climbed 6.2 percent compared to May 2016. Similarly, the average year-to-date home price for the 15-county Central Indiana region rose 6.6 percent to $192,206.

Homebuyers continue to purchase homes at a rapid rate as the number of houses for sale continued to decline, purchasing 3,398 homes in Central Indiana, an increase from 3,199 sold in May 2016. Many of the counties that F.C. Tucker tracks experienced an increase in sales. Specifically:

Shelby County showed significant growth in homes sold, a 29.5 percent increase in May 2017 compared to May 2016. Decatur County followed close behind with a 20 percent increase in sales.
Montgomery and Boone counties’ pended sales, in contrast, decreased by 38.1 percent and 23.1 percent, respectively, compared to May 2016.

In keeping with the previous month’s trends, homes sold more quickly and for more money in May, signaling a strong seller’s market.

Fourteen of the 15 counties that F.C. Tucker tracks showed an uptick in average year-to-date home prices.
Hamilton County again ranked highest with average home prices at $297,681. Boone County’s average home prices, slightly lower than Hamilton County’s, came in at $285,244.
Jennings County’s average home price dropped 5.9 percent, the only county in the region to dip in May.
Homes sold in 69 days on average January through May 2017, 11 days quicker than the same time period as last year. Johnson and Hendricks counties’ homes became the fastest-selling in the market at 63 days, while Hamilton and Marion counties came in a close second with homes selling in 66 days.

Listings dropped by 21 percent. In May 2017, inventory stood at 8,047 homes, a decrease of 2,137 from the same time in 2016.

Putnam and Shelby counties’ inventory dropped 31.7 percent and 30.4 percent respectively, representing 72 and 59 fewer listings compared to May 2016.
Conversely, Jennings County noted a slight uptick in listings last month; the additional one home on the market in May represented an increase of 2.1 percent.

“Although we’d like to see more homes for sale to balance out the market, buyers with their financing in order can still find plenty of opportunities to make a move,” said Jim Litten, CEO of F.C. Tucker Company. “And Indiana real estate consistently remains a good value.”

Of the pended home sales in the region last month, 11 were priced $1,000,000 to $1,999,999; 139 were priced $500,000 to $999,999; 426 were priced $300,000 to $499,999; 675 were priced $200,000 to $299,999; 1,447 were priced $100,000 to $199,999; and 700 were priced at $99,999 or less.

Editor’s Notes:

All statistics were compiled by F.C. Tucker Company from a report drawn from BLC® statistics on June 14, 2017. Because of delayed processing through other agencies or boards, these numbers are subject to change.
“Active Listings – Inventory” is a snapshot frozen in time at the end of the stated month. Active listings include “Active with Contingency Status” filings, which includes homes listed as Pending First Right of Refusal and/or Backup Pendings due to Contract, Financing, Inspection or Other.
“Pending” means the sales contract has been signed, but the transaction has not closed. According to the NAR, pending sales typically are finalized within a month or two of signing.
For this report, F.C. Tucker tracks the following counties: Bartholomew, Boone, Brown, Decatur, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Jennings, Johnson, Madison, Marion, Montgomery, Morgan, Putnam and Shelby.

With approximately $3.7 billion in annual sales, F.C. Tucker Company is Indiana’s largest independently owned comprehensive real estate firm with more than 40 offices and more than 1,500 sales associates throughout Indiana and select markets in Kentucky. Less than one percent of all real estate firms have the longevity of F.C. Tucker. Founded in 1918, the company’s family of businesses includes a full range of real estate services—mortgages, title insurance, relocation services, a full line of insurance products, auctioning and homeowner warranty products. F.C. Tucker has earned a reputation for its exceptional service, experienced sales associates and “Golden Rule” commitment to its clients and employees.

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How Do I Make A Home Ready To Sell?

7/17/2017

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More Happy Buyers in Zionsville!

7/13/2017

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Congrats to Michael and Ashley on the purchase of their Zionsville home! It was a pleasure helping you through the process!

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Sold in Indy and Greenwood!

7/10/2017

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Two more sales in the books! Congrats to Patty on the sale of her home in Indianapolis and the purchase of a new home in Greenwood - we're so glad we could walk you through both sides of the deal!

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One of our clients is famous! :)

7/10/2017

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It's so fun to see one of our clients in the new FC Tucker ad campaign! We've spotted Ashley on billboards on I-465 and along I-69 and in the latest issue of Indianapolis Monthly.

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Just Listed in Westfield!

7/8/2017

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18483 Lakes End Drive, Westfield, IN 46074
Why wait to build? 1 year old Estridge Tudor home has AMAZING curb appeal and TOO MANY upgrades to list. Kitchen with gas range, stainless steel appliances, large island and granite counters. Finished walk-out basement with water views, deck and aggregate patio with full outdoor kitchen and fire pit. The main level has an open floor plan with full window water view, butler’s pantry, separate Dining Room, Living Room and office. Expansive master suite with separate vanities, large walk-in closet, garden tub and ceramic tile shower with bench. Trey ceilings and crown throughout. All this and great Westfield schools!

Beautiful Lakes of Grassy Branch neighborhood with awesome amenities - pool and cabana will be completed soon and home of Home-a-Rama this Fall
Minutes to Indianapolis, excellent schools, shopping and Grand Park

Open floor plan for entertaining with 10-foot ceilings on the main and lower levels
Custom 2-stage crown molding on all three levels
Hardwood floors throughout main level
Custom paint and Zinga blinds
Custom trim topped with crown on windows and doors on main and lower levels
Home security system
Some furniture and furnishings are available
Spacious luxury kitchen with pantry, huge island, granite countertops and new wainscoting
Formal dining room with butler’s pantry
Family command center off kitchen to help you stay organized
Laundry room cabinets, sink and folding table
Second office, den or sitting area on main level
Luxurious Master Suite with walk-in custom California Closet
17x20 bonus room upstairs will make an excellent play room or bunk room
Finished walkout basement with $10,500 bar and kitchen area that offers a wet bar and ceramic tile flooring; basement also has a family room, bath, bedroom and large windows
Extra storage area in oversized 3-car garage with 13-foot ceilings

Exterior

Over $20,000 in the outdoor entertainment patio with approximately 400 square feet of space that includes exposed aggregate concrete, sitting wall with columns, outdoor bar, fire pit with cooking grate and a built-in Bull BBQ grill with natural gas hookup
Covered porch on a raised deck overlooking the fountain in the pond
Classy 8-foot exterior doors
Beautiful landscaping with an irrigated lawn
Flower boxes and custom shutters on exterior