1 for Vikki and 1 for Keri - it's been another great week for Team Schuster!

Congrats to Laura and Andrew on the purchase of their Westfield home and to Kevin and Erica on the sale of their home in Zionsville. 

8865 Covington Blvd, Fishers, IN 46037

Fantastic floor plan with two-story entry, living room with vaulted ceiling and floor-to-ceiling windows and spacious dining room. White and bright kitchen boasts great counter space with breakfast bar, stainless appliances and pantry. Family room offers built-ins and fireplace. Master suite spoils with two walk-in closets with custom organization, garden tub, double vanity and tiled flooring. Finished basement with daylight windows and storage. Screened porch leads to large deck overlooking a .34 acre fully-fenced yard. Triple pane vinyl windows. Rhino shield exterior. New carpet + more! Home warranty.
 
Interior

• New carpet throughout (August 2018)
• All kitchen appliances stay including stainless refrigerator, stainless and black oven/range, stainless dishwasher (Aug 2018) and black microwave
• Water heater replaced (Jan 2015)
• Washer and dryer stay
• Tile flooring in master bath and closet (2010)
• HVAC replaced (2008)
• Built-in surround sound speakers in basement
• TWO walk-in closets in master bedroom – oversized walk-in closet includes custom organization for hanging, shelving and built-in cabinets
• Sump pump with back up
• Kinetico water softener
• Bar, mirror and TV in bar area in basement negotiable
• Radon mitigation system

 
Exterior

• Wood deck stained (2017)
• Rhino Shield exterior paint completed in Summer 2016 includes 25-year transferable warranty.  Approx. 80% of the wood siding was replaced by a Rhino Shield contractor in Summer 2016 and also carries a 25-year transferable warranty
• Full privacy fence stained (2015)
• Dimensional shingled roof replacement (2009)
• Replacement vinyl triple-pane windows (2008)
• Screened porch with tile flooring

F.C. Tucker reports growth in housing sales as prices maintain upward momentum
 
INDIANAPOLIS – Monthly real estate stats from F.C. Tucker Company indicate that Central Indiana housing market activity is growing as summer comes to an end. July 2018 pended sales increased 14.1 percent compared to July 2017 while the average year-to-date sale price for the 15-county Central Indiana region increased 9.2 percent to $214,789.
 
Homebuyers quickly purchased available homes as the number of houses for sale continues to decline. 3,730 Central Indiana homes were purchased in July 2018, up from 3,268 sold in July 2017. Specifically:

• Putnam County showed the most growth in homes sold with a 58.1 percent increase in July 2018 compared to July 2017, passing Montgomery County by just 1.3 percent.
• While no counties decreased in pended sales, Boone County increased the least at just 3.7 percent, or four homes, compared to July 2017.

 
In keeping with the previous month’s trends, homes sold more quickly and for more money in July, signaling that it’s still a seller’s market.

• Of the 15 counties F.C. Tucker tracks, all showed an increase in average year-to-date home prices.
• Hamilton County continues to have the highest average home prices at $325,334. Shelby County experienced the highest price increase compared to year-to-date 2017 at 14.8 percent.
• Homes sold in 45 days on average, 18 days and 28.6 percent faster than January to July last year. Marion County’s homes continue to be the fastest-selling in the market for the fifth month in a row at 38 days.

 
Listings continue to fall as new home construction dwindles, with 10.1 percent fewer homes this month. In July 2018, inventory stood at 6,303 homes, a decrease of 707 compared to July 2017.

• Jennings County’s inventory dropped the most at 36.5 percent compared to July 2017.
• Montgomery County was the only country in the area to experience an increase in inventory, with 9.5 percent more listings than July 2017.

 
"Consumer confidence in the market positioned Central Indiana homes sales to finish strong this summer," said Jim Litten, CEO of F.C. Tucker Company. "Traditionally once everyone's back in school and attentions are divided, the market can take a bit of a hit before rebounding late September."
 
Of the pended home sales in the region last month, three were priced $2,000,000 or higher; 20 were priced $1,000,000 to $1,999,999; 152 were priced $500,000 to $999,999; 545 were priced $300,000 to $499,999; 848 were priced $200,000 to $299,999; 1,598 were priced $100,000 to $199,999; and 564 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 August 15, 2018. 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. Per MIBOR, effective April 1, 2018, “Active with Contingency” no longer is a status in the BLC® listing service in order to present a true picture in advertising and marketing. Those listings that were in the "Active with Contingency" status have been moved from the "Active" status to the "Pending" status.
• “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.

Great job Vikki! 2 more closings today!
Congrats to Kevin and Ashley on the sale of their Zionsville home and to Kevin and Erica on the purchase of their Zionsville home. 

14860 Macduff Drive, Noblesville IN 46062

Custom fit and finishes in this exceptional full brick ranch with finished basement and water views. Every room has custom features including coffer and tray ceilings, built-ins, moldings and solid core doors. Gourmet kitchen boasts stainless appliances, granite, custom cabinets, prep sink in large island and wine cooler. Well-appointed master opens into sunroom. Amazing basement boasts fireplace, wine cellar, wet bar, exercise room, theater room, bed #3 and great storage. Beautiful water views from deck and patio. New roof (7/18) + many updates!
 
Interior

• Desk in the laundry room
• Two gas fireplaces (1st floor and lower level) with ceramic logs and glass enclosure
• Custom ceilings in most rooms – coffered ceiling in family room and tray/double tray ceilings in bedrooms including up lighting in some of the tray ceilings
• Multiple built-in custom cabinets throughout home
• Beautiful custom molding around doors and windows, taller baseboards and solid core doors throughout home
• Shaw carpeting and deluxe pad installed on first floor and stairs (April 2015) – carpet remnants stored in lower level furnace room

 
Kitchen

• Prep sink with disposal
• Kitchen faucets (Delta Addison model) and stainless-steel sink grids (March 2015)
• Remainder of five-year Best Buy warranty for the kitchen appliances (purchased Spring 2017) transfers to buyer – includes 36” five-star Thermador gas cook-top with two pulse burners, KitchenAid Platinum Series French-door refrigerator, ultra-quiet dishwasher, and combination electric convection oven/microwave

 
Bedrooms and Bathrooms

• Master bath and guest baths upgraded (June 2016) – project included new granite countertops and undercounter Kohler sinks installed by Olympic Stone; new Delta Cassidy series brushed stainless steel sink and jetted bathtub faucets and shower controls; installation of new stainless-steel shower door and new mirrors
• All three showers feature constant temperature controls

 
Basement

• Dedicated, lower level exercise room with full wall mirror
• Sauna
• 3rd bedroom in basement offers two very large walk-in closets
• Wet bar
• Entertainment room offers true Surround Sound wiring and speakers

 
Mechanicals

• Carrier hybrid HVAC system with two gas furnaces, two heat pumps and two programmable thermostats – comes with 10-year warranty (started in March 2013) from Carrier that’s transferable to buyer
• HVAC system serviced twice a year by RT Moore – two pre-paid services left remain with the home and may be used by the new owners
• 75-gallon gas water heater (July 2013)

 
Exterior

• Three new Woodford hose bibs installed by RT Moore (May 2015)
• New mailbox (Summer 2017)
• Garage entry apron protected from future cracking with slabjacking (polyrenewal injection) process done by Master Service Companies (May 2018)
• Sidewalk leveling (June 2018) comes with a five-year transferrable warranty on labor and materials

• Transferrable limited lifetime warranty on the new dimensional shingles (August 2018) from Owens Corning and 10-year warranty on workmanship from A-1 Roofing
• Exterior of home painted (June 2018)
• Recently painted deck off main level

 
Lochaven Living

• Pond offers excellent wildlife views of Mallard ducks and the occasional crane or heron
• In the warmer weather the geese are controlled, deterred by the “Geese Police” company who are contracted by the Lochaven Homeowners’ Association (HOA)
• Lochaven dues are reasonable at $320 per quarter. The dues cover mowing/landscaping of the common area; use, maintenance and staffing of the two clubhouses; use of the two swimming pools; and use of the ¾-mile walking path, which is restricted to Lochaven residents and their guests. Use of the large 50+ acre lake is restricted to lake residents only.
• Dillon Park with its many amenities is a short walk
• Convenient location for shopping and major transportation arteries