16 Jefferson Valley is a lakehouse on a 365 acre private lake only 30 miles from Indianapolis for under $200,000! Nestled among mature trees, peace and quiet is interrupted only by the sounds of nature, and here sits the cutest cottage. Look around into the backyard and see the chairs gathered in a circle around the firepit. There is a gently sloping walkway that has a keen footbridge and leads to the waterfront where you’ll find a very large dock with built in boat lift, sun deck for sunning and fishing. The interior of this contemporary cottage looks like a showplace! The darling interior has vaulted ceilings accented by a wood burning brick fireplace and a loft. There is also a large deck out back surrounded by trees. Follow the gentle walkway which borders the nature preserve over the quaint foot bridge to a big lakefront view and your large newer dock & lift!  This lakehouse will take you away to a private refuge on the water!

296 Lincoln Hills back exterior   174 Mill Springs dock 

In the current market, homes must show as a value and we have some lake homes at Heritage Lake that have just reduced their list price to offer a great value in Indiana lakehouses. In the past, waterfront homes were out of reach for buyers who dreamed of owning that summer home on the lake or living on the lakefront as a permanent home.  296 Lincoln Hills has reduced it’s list price to $319,900.00. 174 Mill Springs has lowered it’s list price to $269,900.00. These are both lovely lake houses; 296 LH is on the main body and 174 MS is located on a large cove. These homes offer nice docks ready for your boat and fun on the water. If you have dreamed of owning that Indiana lake home, let Brouhard Realtors show you some incredible lakefront homes that are ready for you to move in and be ready for 2012!

No other agency markets Heritage Lake as well as Brouhard Realtors. During the period from January 1, 2010 year to date, 40 lakefront homes have sold at Heritage Lake. Of the 40 lakehomes sold, 28 listings were Brouhard Realtor’s (73%).  Of the 40 buyers for these homes, 29 of the buyers were found by Brouhard Realtors (73%). 

Darrel and Teresa Brouhard have specialized in the sale of Heritage Lake homes and properties for 24 years. Darrel has his GRI and CRS designations. According to the CRS website:  There are over one million REALTORS® in business today. So if you want to find that one-in-a-million REALTOR®, start with the over 34,000 who hold the Certified Residential Specialist Designation. CRS is the symbol of excellence in residential real estate. Our members have proven they have the experience, training and commitment to be among the best in their profession. The Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) is the highest Designation awarded to sales associates in the residential sales field. The CRS Designation recognizes professional accomplishments in both experience and education.  Darrel has qualified for this designation because he has consistently been a top producer in real estate-among the top 5% in the nation-and he has received additional education in real estate. He has negotiating skills that surpass most of the agents in the industry. You will want his negotiation skills on your side;not against another agent negotiating for you. 

Darrel was also recognized as one of the top 100 real estate agents in all of MIBOR in May of 2011. There are 6,500 agent members in MIBOR. Competing realtors include agents from much larger Indianapolis market areas including Hamilton County, Marion County, Johnson County, & Hendricks County. You can see there is great value when Darrel & Teresa represent you in the Heritage Lake market. Instead of another less accomplished agent or an agent not familiar with the lake, we make sure you have all the best, up to date information to make your decision.If you need to list your Heritage Lake home you won’t get better exposure to potential buyers. If you Google lakehomes indiana, lakefront homes indiana, indiana lake homes, indiana waterfront homes, indiana lake houses for sale and more similar search phrases you will see heritagelake.com on the first page of results. Our listings are present on multiple web sites and our large referral base has been built over 24 years of specializing in Heritage Lake real estate sales. This referral base is invaluable and results in repeat business and potential buyers who are friends and family of past clients at the lake.

This fabulous lakehouse is located at 296 Lincoln Hills and is on the main body of 320 acre Heritage Lake! Astounding views are enjoyed from multiple rooms inside the home and several outdoor areas as well.  The open concept floorplan has a combined kitchen, family room and dining area with hardwood flooring, a floor to ceiling brick fireplace and exits lakeside to the screened porch and deck with big waterfront views. You’ll love the roomy bedrooms and the cozy walk-out basement that exits to the lakeside patio-these are great areas to spread out the sleeping bags for a big weekend at the lake! This home is made for a great lakefront vacation home from Cincinnati, Chicago or Carmel, Indiana. It also works perfectly as a year ’round residence with it’s location only 24 miles west of Indianapolis. Your future lakefront dock with boat lift is ready for your boat, swimming and fishing! The home has a pleasant updated decor. The garage location is perfect for ease of storing fishing poles and water toys close to the lake!

                                                        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!

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!

Have you visited Heritage Lake Indiana? Now it the perfect time to take a boat tour of our lovely lake. We have a new lakefront listing on the market this week, too. It’s absolutely gorgeous inside and sits on a large lake lot complete with boat and patio. There is an upper deck and patio to take in the views and relax. The inside is sublime and well decoraated. This home is locate at 35 Mill Springs and has lots of privacy yet is not far from the beach and marina.  Come visit this lovely lakehouse today with Brouhard Realtors.

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.

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!

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!