<?xml version="1.0"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Greenwood Indiana Real Estate News &amp; Listings Presented By Mike Watkins Real Estate Group</title><link>http://www.findindyhomes.com</link><description></description><lastBuildDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:53:36 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><title>1172 Brushwood Way, Greenwood, IN 46142</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.findindyhomes.com/property/1172-Brushwood-Way-Greenwood-Indiana/i/214766/0/t?pid=" title="" alt="" style="float:left; padding:3px;" />This honey is unbelievable. Greenwood custom built home by Floyd Estes. One of the areas finest old time quality builders. This home has totally been updated and remodeled. All the following things have been done within the last 3-5 yrs. Windows, sliding glass door, front door, storm door, garage door/opener, full bath remodeled, water heater, fireplace mantle &amp; more. Newer roof &amp; more.]]></description><link>http://www.findindyhomes.com/property/1172-Brushwood-Way-Greenwood-Indiana</link><guid>http://www.findindyhomes.com/property/1172-Brushwood-Way-Greenwood-Indiana</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:00:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2773 Bloomsbury N., Greenwood, IN 46143</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.findindyhomes.com/property/2773-Bloomsbury-N-Greenwood-Indiana/images/noimage.jpg?size=ListingThumbnail" title="" alt="No image available" style="float:left; padding:3px;" />Fabulous Mike Duke built home. You have to see the interior. This is not a drive by home. Split bedroom floorplan, hardwood floors &amp; expansive great room. Super office/den. You will love the kitchen. This quality home also features built-in bookshelves, fireplace and surround sound with speakers. The appliances are all negotiable.]]></description><link>http://www.findindyhomes.com/property/2773-Bloomsbury-N-Greenwood-Indiana</link><guid>http://www.findindyhomes.com/property/2773-Bloomsbury-N-Greenwood-Indiana</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:00:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>51 Pine Street</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.findindyhomes.com/property/51-Pine-Street-Indianapolis-Indiana/i/214344/0/t?pid=" title="" alt="" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><p>Beautiful 4 bedroom tri-level home located on a great lot. This low maintenance home offers tons of privacy with huge yard. Formal living and dining room is great for entertaining guest. Master suite on main level with double closets. 3 large bedrooms on upper level with hardwood flooring. Extra large family room could both be family and rec room. Home warranty included.</p>]]></description><link>http://www.findindyhomes.com/property/51-Pine-Street-Indianapolis-Indiana</link><guid>http://www.findindyhomes.com/property/51-Pine-Street-Indianapolis-Indiana</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:00:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>650 Valley Way Road</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.findindyhomes.com/property/650-Valley-Way-Road-Greenwood-Indiana/i/214343/0/t?pid=" title="650 Valley Way Road" alt="650 Valley Way Road" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><p>Very spacious home with plenty of room for family fun and entertaining in one of Center Grove's best areas. Beautiful brick walkway leads you to the front door. Updated kitchen w/breakfast room, microwave hood and breakfast bar. Family room has ventless gas logs. Office could be 4th bdrm. Huge yard has mature trees, big 2-tiered deck wired for hot tub. Exterior paint (2007), roof, gutters in (2006). Home warranty included.</p>]]></description><link>http://www.findindyhomes.com/property/650-Valley-Way-Road-Greenwood-Indiana</link><guid>http://www.findindyhomes.com/property/650-Valley-Way-Road-Greenwood-Indiana</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:00:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>999 Silver Hill Lane</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.findindyhomes.com/property/999-Silver-Hill-Lane-Greenwood-Indiana/i/214165/0/t?pid=" title="999 Silver Hill Lane" alt="999 Silver Hill Lane" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><p>Wow! This fabulous custom home is in great condition &amp; has a fabulous yard which you can enjoy from the deck w/awning. You will love the hardwood floors &amp; lots of other new flooring. What a cozy home featuring 2 fireplaces &amp; lots of other great areas for entertaining friends &amp; family. 1 bonus rm could be used as a 5th bdrm. Tons of updates besides flooring. W/H (80 gal), roof, sump pump &amp; bsmt carpet. Upstairs nursery/study is currently being used as teen bdrm. Appliances negotiable.</p>]]></description><link>http://www.findindyhomes.com/property/999-Silver-Hill-Lane-Greenwood-Indiana</link><guid>http://www.findindyhomes.com/property/999-Silver-Hill-Lane-Greenwood-Indiana</guid><pubDate>Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:00:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>105 Hillside Lane</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.findindyhomes.com/property/105-Hillside-Lane-Whiteland-Indiana/i/213869/0/t?pid=" title="105 Hillside Lane" alt="105 Hillside Lane" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><p>Awesome home from the moment you enter this great 2-story with finished basement. This home features hardwood flooring, ceramic tile, top of the line fixtures &amp; every bedroom has it's own bath. Tons of woodwork with a beautiful entry. Surround sound. Great outdoor entertainment area w/pool &amp; b/i grill. Pool liner is new and it's even heated with an auto cover. Refrigerator, washer, dryer &amp; big screen in bsmt negotiable.</p>]]></description><link>http://www.findindyhomes.com/property/105-Hillside-Lane-Whiteland-Indiana</link><guid>http://www.findindyhomes.com/property/105-Hillside-Lane-Whiteland-Indiana</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:00:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>1008 Central Park Boulevard</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.findindyhomes.com/property/1008-Central-Park-Boulevard-Greenwood-Indiana/i/213595/0/t?pid=" title="1008Central Park Boulevard" alt="1008Central Park Boulevard" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><p>Come home to this charming ranch in super condition. What a "doll house". This honey has everything such as open kitchen, cathedral ceilings &amp; fenced yard. All appliances negotiable.</p>]]></description><link>http://www.findindyhomes.com/property/1008-Central-Park-Boulevard-Greenwood-Indiana</link><guid>http://www.findindyhomes.com/property/1008-Central-Park-Boulevard-Greenwood-Indiana</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:00:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>7603 Surrey Drive</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.findindyhomes.com/property/7603-Surrey-Drive-Indianapolis-Indiana/i/212174/0/t?pid=" title="7603 Surrey Drive" alt="7603 Surrey Drive" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><p>Wow! Very very nice custom ranch in Carriage Estates. Hardwood floors, tuf-con walls, fresh paint, updates in kitchen, fenced yard, newer thermal windows and home warranty. All appliances negotiable.</p>]]></description><link>http://www.findindyhomes.com/property/7603-Surrey-Drive-Indianapolis-Indiana</link><guid>http://www.findindyhomes.com/property/7603-Surrey-Drive-Indianapolis-Indiana</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:01:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>583 Alton Drive</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.findindyhomes.com/property/583-Alton-Drive-Greenwood-Indiana/i/211871/0/t?pid=" title="583 Alton Drive" alt="583 Alton Drive" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><p>Super sharp ranch built by Trinity with lots of new carpet &amp; laminate flooring. Screened patio, fresh painting and 9 &amp; 10 ft. ceilings. Such a gorgeous home on a very very nice lot. This is a "10". All appliances are negotiable. Home warranty included.</p>]]></description><link>http://www.findindyhomes.com/property/583-Alton-Drive-Greenwood-Indiana</link><guid>http://www.findindyhomes.com/property/583-Alton-Drive-Greenwood-Indiana</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:00:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Snow, Snow Go Away!</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Sorry it has been a while since my last post. We need the snow to go away and bring in spring. I know that is wishful thinking with it still being February. We started January out with a bang and February has slowed a little, but who would of thought that we would have the Colts in the Super Bowl, record snow fall and the Olympics all going on in one month.</p>
<p>We are in the process of putting some new marketing out on the street that we feel is dynamite and will get our listings more exposure. We continue to work hard and put in the hours...we are ready for Spring!</p>]]></description><link>http://www.findindyhomes.com/Blog/Snow-Snow-Go-Away</link><guid>http://www.findindyhomes.com/Blog/Snow-Snow-Go-Away</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:52:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>3064 Amber Way</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.findindyhomes.com/property/3064-Amber-Way-Greenwood-Indiana/i/210465/0/t?pid=" title="3064 Amber Way" alt="3064 Amber Way" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><p>Very nice hard to find finished basement ranch in a great neighborhood. This is a very open floor plan and features a lot of custom Greg Allen features in a Princeton home. The bedrooms feature a Jack n Jill bath. Great home. All appliances are negotiable.</p>]]></description><link>http://www.findindyhomes.com/property/3064-Amber-Way-Greenwood-Indiana</link><guid>http://www.findindyhomes.com/property/3064-Amber-Way-Greenwood-Indiana</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:00:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Snow</title><description><![CDATA[<p>We had a good start to the 2010 year and just sold 6 houses in 1 day. The market has slowed down some due to the Super Bowl and the snow that seems to never end. Don't forget that the tax credits end at the end of April!</p>]]></description><link>http://www.findindyhomes.com/Blog/Snow</link><guid>http://www.findindyhomes.com/Blog/Snow</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:19:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2010</title><description><![CDATA[<p>2009- What a year! We came back like the Colts in a tight game. After the market crashed in October of 2008, we completely re-tooled our operation and just hunkered down and went after it!</p>
<p>All of our new marketing, door knocking and 12 hour days paid off! We finished the year up 6 million in sales over 2008. Our volume was up over 42 sales even though our average sales price was a little lower.</p>
<p>We also listed 207 homes which was down a little from 2008 but we turned down a lot of listings that we did not feel good about...either they owed more than we could sell them for or were not in good enough condition for a buyer to get a loan.</p>
<p>2010- Our motto for the new year is "Let's do it again in 2010!" Our outlook is one of guarded optimism. We have two tax stimulus packages working at the same time- the first time in history. This should stimulate the market through Spring. However, we need to see&nbsp;unemployment drop and people will spend money.</p>
<p>It is great to see restraunts busy and people talking optimistically. One of the best sayings I heard late in 2009 was from a restraunt server (working his second job) who said, "I'm not sure I'm any better off than last year, but I just feel better about things."</p>
<p>So, we had a very very good 2009 and are excited about 2010..."WE JUST FEEL BETTER ABOUT THINGS!"</p>]]></description><link>http://www.findindyhomes.com/Blog/2010</link><guid>http://www.findindyhomes.com/Blog/2010</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Housing is up 21%</title><description><![CDATA[<p>I am sorry it has been a while since I have posted anything in the blog. We continue to be busy and have shattered our expectations for this year. Needless to say, it has been a good year with a lot of hard work and long hours.</p>
<p>If you are a homeowner that has owned a house 5 of the last 8 years and are thinking about moving....DO IT NOW! You can be eligible for the $6,500.00 tax credit. House sales are up by 21% over the same time last year, according to the Indiana Association of Realtors. There is only a 7 month supply on the market which is much lower than reported in the past and rates are currently running 4.75%-4.875% with ZERO points. If you are thinking about selling, don't wait until the spring. Right now you have $6,500.00, less competition and great rates stimulating the market.</p>
<p>First time buyers- the $8,000.00 tax credit does end in June but all purchase agreements must be accepted by the end of April. Please get started now so you are not rushed and you have the time and opportunity to find the right house.</p>]]></description><link>http://www.findindyhomes.com/Blog/Housing-is-up-21</link><guid>http://www.findindyhomes.com/Blog/Housing-is-up-21</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Abbey Road</title><description><![CDATA[<p>ABBEY ROAD- A safe secure fun place to live. When the developers looked at the small rolling piece on South Arlington Avenue near the Marion, Johnson County line. Their vision was to develop it into a small custom gated community where safety, fun and no hassle living could be enjoyed. The safety issue was addressed with the Southside's first gated neighborhood. The fun was encouraged with the custom clubhouse with a plasma screen, kitchen, guest quarters and work out facility. No hassle living was addressed with yard maintenance and snow removal being paid in the association fees.</p>
<p>Inquire today about below market 2.99% interest rates, home trade-in program, bringing your own builder, and other exciting points of interst.</p>]]></description><link>http://www.findindyhomes.com/Blog/Abbey-Road</link><guid>http://www.findindyhomes.com/Blog/Abbey-Road</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>40 Homes Sold In August!</title><description><![CDATA[<p>I am sorry that I have not stayed on top of this Blog like I would like but we have been very busy. I was quoted in the <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Daily Journal</span> newspaper yesterday as to the condition of the market since it is up. The $8,000 tax credit is ending Dec. 1, 2009 and if you plan on taking advantage of the credit...you need to start the buying process today. We sold 40 homes last month, listed 27 and closed 23. In a good market we would close 30 homes and we blew past that number last month.</p>]]></description><link>http://www.findindyhomes.com/Blog/40-Homes-Sold-In-August</link><guid>http://www.findindyhomes.com/Blog/40-Homes-Sold-In-August</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Impact Of The $8,000 Tax Credit</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Despite what some people believe, the $8,000 tax credit for first time buyers or for someone who hasn't owned a home in the past three years is stimulating our local economy. From March 1, 2009 through August 18, 2009 we have sold 146 homes and prices have ranged from $26,000 to $700,000. Only buyers who have closed on their new home by Dec. 1, 2009 will be eligible for the tax credit.</p>]]></description><link>http://www.findindyhomes.com/Blog/Impact-Of-The-8000-Tax-Credit</link><guid>http://www.findindyhomes.com/Blog/Impact-Of-The-8000-Tax-Credit</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Information about short sales</title><description><![CDATA[<p>I have received a few questions lately about "short sales" and/or a "deed-in-lieu." These circumstances are almost the same thing as a foreclosure and will have the same impact on your credit score.&nbsp;Sometimes we have been really creative in helping seller's sell a home before their credit is completely tarnished. If you are being faced with this situation, call us early rather than later.</p>]]></description><link>http://www.findindyhomes.com/Blog/Information-about-short-sales</link><guid>http://www.findindyhomes.com/Blog/Information-about-short-sales</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Southside Market</title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Southside home market is getting better and we are starting to see the homes beyond the first time home buyers sell. So the stimulus package is working!</p>
<p>The first time buyers dominoed the market up- when they bought- those sellers to then bought up and on and on.</p>
<p>First time buyers need to buy now- realizing the stimulus runs out December 1, 2009. They should count on purchasing before October 1st, 2009 so they can be closed by the deadline.</p>
<p>Rates are low- below 6%, gas is down, construction costs are down, banks are dealing on lots- great time to build a new home!</p>
<p>Now is the time to buy or build!</p>]]></description><link>http://www.findindyhomes.com/Blog/Southside-Market</link><guid>http://www.findindyhomes.com/Blog/Southside-Market</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:38:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Great June</title><description><![CDATA[<p>We were closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday for the holiday weekend. Myself and the team had a much needed break. We closed 34 homes in June and listed 20 homes. We are still plugging away and selling homes.&nbsp;The market is still hot and I think you will see more first time buyers in the market as the December 1st deadline approaches for the stimulus money.</p>]]></description><link>http://www.findindyhomes.com/Blog/Great-June</link><guid>http://www.findindyhomes.com/Blog/Great-June</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 09:41:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>