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Indiana Real Estate Market Trends are Postive Overall for September 2011

10.26.11

photo lakefront home for sale                                                        Lakefront Home at 302 Patriots Landing for sale $409,900

 It might be time to buy this Indiana lakefront home at Heritage Lake now and be ready for next season! Interests rates are the lowest in years, it is a Buyer’s market and the latest information released by the Indiana Association of Realtors indicates the strength of the Indiana market has increased in three important market indicators for September 2011 over the same month in 2010. The report shows:

The number of closed home sales increased 10.2% to 5,163;

• The median sale price of homes increased 5.5% to $115,000; and

• The average sale price of homes increased 5.9% to $138,543.

If you’ve been dreaming of that lakehouse to escape to, now is a great time. Waterfront homes are priced to sell and who knows how long the interest rates will stay this low. Brouhard Realtors has listed 60% of the waterfront homes that have closed this year at Heritage Lake. We are your Heritage Lake Experts!

302 Patriots Landing is a Specatular Lakefront Opportunity at Heritage Lake

08.22.11

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This lakefront home in central Indiana is on a gorgeous waterfront lot with sunset views and mature trees! A prime lot at Heritage Lake! The low maintenance brick exterior makes it great as a vacation home or year ’round residence. With 3 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath there is room for extra family or guests who will enjoy your lakehome retreat! The four season sunroom is surrounded by windows for ample lake views year ’round. Beatiful large kitchen is a great set up for entertaining family and friends. Spacious master suite on main. 3rd bedroom, loft, 2 other rooms plus full bath on upper level that is great for visitors. There is a large, relaxing deck and a large dock area to fish and swim. (a great fishing area at the lake). Come out and see this lake home today. Have possession for the rest of the hot weather and a beautiful fall!

Sales Are Heating Up at Heritage Lake in Indiana

07.07.11

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The professional fireworks over the Heritage Lake were spectacular once again! We thought we had reached the finale many times only to keep more coming! Many waterfont residents and summer home owners had friends and neighbors over for the show and the long weekend. As usual that created much interest in purchasing their own lake home and the phones have been ringing this week. This is a great time to purchase your own lakefront dream home. There are some lovely listings for sale now and the market is competitive. A great way to keep up on the home market is to be placed on our instant update program. You’ll receive emails when a new listing meeting your criteria is added to the market. You’ll enjoy your own personal web page where you may save favorites, rejects and keep notes. Please call Brouhard Realtors and ask to be placed on the program and we’ll be pleased to oblige!

Darrel Brouhard Honored as Top 100 Agent by MIBOR

04.28.11

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Darrel Brouhard will be honored on Monday, May 2nd, as one of the top 100 agents in the Metropolitan Indianapolis Board of Realtors.  Founded in 1912, MIBOR serves more than 6,500 members in Boone, Brown, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Marion, Montgomery, Morgan and Shelby counties. Darrel and his wife Teresa have owned and operated their real estate firm since 1987. Darrel has consistently been the top producing agent at Heritage Lake Indiana since before the year 2000 and has had his GRI and CRS designations for many years as well. The CRS designation is only give to the top 5% of Realtors® in the nation after completion of classroom work and fulfilling a high level of production in real estate on a consistent basis. We are proud of Darrel and his success in the industry at large as well as his success in his primary marketplace of Heritage Lake Indiana. Be sure you’re working with a winner, call Darrel for help with finding that special lake home, waterfront lot or permanent residence.

Lake Cottage at Heritage Lake for $249,900

04.11.11

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Cute as a button describes this lakefront home located at 199 Mill Springs in Heritage Lake in Indiana. You’ll love this adorable waterfront jewel with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths.  Nice views of Heritage Lake! This charming lakehouse has a spacious great room with vaulted ceiling and floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace. You’ll love the open-concept great room, dining room and kitchen. There is also a large family room with 2 exits to the lakeside deck and back yard. Enjoy the 320 acre lake just outside your back door, jump onto your boat and enjoy!

Work With the Heritage Lake Expert When Buying Indiana Lake Property

03.31.11

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Darrel Brouhard of Brouhard Realtors continues to dominate in Heritage Lake sales. Heritage Lake is a 320 acre lake conveniently located to Indianapolis, Carmel, Lafayette, Chicago, Cincinnati, and Louisville. The lake has gorgeous waterfront homes and lakefront properties affordably priced. Off-water properties also offer access to the lovely lake with lakefront common areas and boat docks available for a yearly lease. There is a full service marina at lakeside, clubhouse with new pool/water complex this spring, sports complex, excellent fishing and watersports including water skiing, tubing and jet skiing. Heritage Lake is the perfect option for year round resort living or a vacation summer home.

Heritage Lake Home is Ready for Spring in Indiana

03.03.11

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 64 Jefferson Valley is a great lakefront home on Heritage Lake in Indiana. Great views of the lake through mature hardwoods allow for the perfect escape with wildlife and beauty. The back deck is the perfect perch from which to enjoy the beauty of Heritage Lake. Views are everywhere from inside this charming waterfront home.  A large foyer enters into the open concept great room with vaulted ceiling, loft, floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace and great views! The master bedroom has a walk-in closet and bath with full shower. You’ll love the nice bright kitchen/dining room with tray ceiling that exits to the peaceful screened porch and deck surrounded by nature. There is a covered boat dock with lift and deck at water’s edge.  This home is perfect for a summer vacation home or year ’round living. When you arrive, you’ll be ready to escape and enjoy the view, fishing, swimming and all this wonderful lake community has to offer!

Heritage Lake Featured in Lake Living Indiana Guide

02.22.11

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The Indiana Boat Sport & Travel Show is in Indianapolis this week. It is a great event to visit as we gear up for Spring in Indiana! Heritage Lake is the featured lake in the the premiere issue of Lake Living Indiana, a comprehensive guide to Indiana lakes and all things related to waterfront living and recreation on the water in our state.  Heritage Lake was chosen as the featured lake for several reasons including our great location near Indianapolis convenient to other locations including Carmel, Lafayette and even outside of the state like Chicago and Cincinnati. Also, Heritage Lake is totally private for property owners and their guests only. With 320 acres of water, 100 acres of parks and nature preserves (including lakefront property) and some of the best fishing around Indiana, Heritage Lake is certainly worth a visit! A new water complex/pool area is being installed for 2011 which will offer great fun for all ages! The price range of lakefront homes start at $174,900 up to $799,000 and offwater properties are in all price ranges. Even offwater homes and lots enjoy full use of the lake with boat slips and tie ups available on common areas for a yearly fee. Lakefront lots currently run $61,000 to $139,900 and off water are lots are very affordable, even for those interested in just using the lake for fishing and fun. There is a Heritage Lake full service campground for property owners only and that is a great option for offshore lot owners. Brouhard Realtors have sold Heritage Lake properties since 1987. We would love to show you around our lovely lake…soon the boat will be in and ready to go!

Lake Homes Selling in Midst of Bad Indiana Winter

02.04.11

aerial view of heritage lake

One of the worst winters in history is leaving Indiana, Chicago and Cincinnati residents with a big dose of spring fever! You might think summer homes and lake living might be the furthest thing from ones mind while being enclosed in a home encased in ice, but instead many minds are full of visions of their own lakehouse, complete with boating, swimming, fishing and gorgeous sunsets! Brouhard Realtors has been selling those waterfront dreams at Heritage Lake during this horrendous winter! Think of the fun ahead as you launch your boat for the first time! Sipping that drink lakeside with the sunset in view, reflecting on the water. In 2011, we’ve already pended and/or sold 3 lakefront homes at Heritage Lake. We have another offer working…this is THE time to buy that waterfront home you’ve been dreaming of, not only is the purchase a bona fide financial investment, it’s an investment in your family. Now is the time to make dreams you will cherish always, priceless memories and you won’t have to travel far so no hassles at the airport or long drives in the car with “are we there yet” ringing in your ears! Darrel and Teresa Brouhard have specialized in Heritage Lake properties since 1987 and we’ll be your neighbors at the lake after you purchase. We so enjoy helping family dreams come true! Make 2011 your year to quit dreaming and enjoy lake living!

Lake Home Estate with over 230′ Shoreline at Heritage Lake

01.24.11

Photo of 82 Mill Springs from water

Over 230′ of shoreline and 5000 plus square feet of gorgeous, custom living space make this one of the most prime waterfront homes on Heritage Lake or in Central Indiana for that matter. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths & 2 half baths… there is plenty of space for lakeside entertaining! High end components throughout include hardwood flooring on main level, granite countertops, built-in cabinetry and numerous fantastic windows. Fabulous lake views from this entire home. Each bedroom has a walk in closet and bath. The master suite includes a double vanity, whirlpool tub and separate shower and exits to a private lakeside deck. You’ll love the upper level with 2 bedrooms and baths which also offers a spacious loft with great views, reading area and built-in bookshelves. The finished walk out basement has a family room with a full kitchen and bedroom suite. It could function as in-law quarters and exits to a large lakefront patio with great, big lake views! Your dock awaits your boat and lots of waterfront fun! What an opportunity to own a spectacular waterfront home only 30 miles west of the growing city of Indianapolis and Carmel, Indiana. Listed by Brouhard Realtors your Heritage Lake Experts since 1987!