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Heritage Lake Indiana Winter Wonderland

02.16.10

heritage lake snow ice

Just a reminder, Heritage Lake is absolutely beautiful all year long!  Spring, summer, fall and winter provide picture perfect lakefront scenery. Even after weeks of snow storms, a peek outside at the waterfront will revive your spirits as you take in the view. Wildlife abounds with ducks, geese and eagles soaring! Peaceful scenery will take you through to the spring when you’ll enjoy the blooming redbuds, greenery and blue water. There’s no better Indiana fishing! Come out and visit soon so you can be all set for the spring and summer in 2010. You’ll never regret the memorable times spent at your lakehome. Brouhard Realtors have been making these dreams happen for people like you since 1987. We live at the lake and look forward to sharing our secret paradise with you!

Indiana Lakefront Home the Perfect Christmas Gift for the Family

11.04.09

heritage lake sunsetbass caught at heritage lake 

Christmas is not far off and now is the time to take advantage of the current financial climate and buy that waterfront house at Heritage Lake in Central Indiana!  You can surprise the family in time to have occupancy by Christmas!  What an exciting way to bring in the new year and spend this winter, looking ahead to being among the first on the water next Spring.  It is a great investment for ending the year of 2009 and you’ll enjoy immediate returns when you spend priceless moments at your Indiana lake house with family and friends.  As I’ve stated before, there is only a limited amount of waterfront property in Central Indiana, especially property located only 30 miles West of Indianapolis, Indiana!  You really need to visit our gem of a lake!  Heritage Lake is a 320 acre private lake perfect for all types of water sports including water skiing, tubing, sailing, and jet skis! The fishing is out of this world and some of the best you’ll find in Indiana lakes!  Stocked with bass, bluegill, crappie, walleye and more!  Heritage Lake is convenient to Indianapolis via US 36 West and is a lake Cincinnati residents enjoy as an Indiana vacation home destination and the commute is acceptable to enjoy as a chicago lake home as well.  Brouhard Realtors is your Heritage Lake expert since 1987! We live and work at Heritage Lake.  Contact us so we can show you a bit of waterfront paradise in Indiana!

Now It’s Easier Than Ever to Find the Perfect Lake Home in Indiana

10.13.09

heritage lake aerial view

Gone are the days of looking through newspapers and endless home magazines for real estate.  Welcome is this new age of computer information where potential properties are deliverd to your computer!  If you have been dreaming of finding the perfect lakefront home near Chicago and Indianapolis, Brouhard Realtors has a way to make the process both easy and convenient and it will ensure you dont miss the perfect Indiana waterfront home on the day it is first listed on the market!  Brouhard Realtors keeps all their potential buyers of Heritage Lake Homes on an instant update program where they recieve an email with photos and BLC listing information the day the home comes on the market.  Each potential lakehouse owner has their own personal website where they may sort through the listings, organize favorites and designate rejects.  Generally, with multiple photos, the interested parties know whether they want to see the house and if they want to move quickly.  Lakefront homes tend to differ in regards to location on the lake, views, and water depth.  Also, while one party seeks a quaint small cottage others want an executive retreat or expansive year ’round home on the water.  Many like rustic lake homes and trees while others prefer brick or a more formal abode.  If you’ve been trying to locate the perfect waterfront Indiana home, you need to get a hold of Brouhard Realtors.  Heritage Lake is one of the best private Indiana lakes and its’ location provides for residents of Cincinnati lake homes that are convenient to visit.  This location is also a convenient lake Chicago residents enjoy.  Heritage Lake is located only an hour west of Indianapolis, Indiana and has 320 acres of water perfect for water skiing, tubing, great fishing, swimming, sailing and more!  Contact Brouhard Realtors to begin recieving your instant updates and sorting through your own favorite lake home options on your personal web site!

Time is Running Out To Take Advantage of Federal Tax Credit for First Time Home Buyers

09.24.09

  322 lincoln hill photo   322 lincoln hill interior  

Home Backed Up by Common Area w/Pond, Lake  $169,900

If you want to buy a home at Heritage Lake and you are hoping to get the up to $8000.00 federal tax credit you need to find your new home soon.  A person who has not owned a home for 3 years is considered a first time home buyer and may be eligilble to receive a tax credit for 10% of the price of the home up to $8000.00.  You must close on the home by December 1, 2009.  If you find that home in the next few weeks you could probably close by that date.  Single taxpayers with incomes up to $75,000 and married couples with incomes up to $150,000 qualify for the full tax credit.  The credit does not have to be re-paid if you live in it for 3 years or more. The home may be priced at $75,000 and up.   Heritage Lake Indiana is a great place to start that home search.  We have some lovely homes available for purchase.  There are Heritage Lake waterfront homes in Indiana priced from $199,900 and up.  The homes not located directly on the waterfront range from $75,000 up to $299,900.  These homes have access to lakefront property set aside for property owners use.  There are docks for lease at the marina for $550/season.  You can have a lake home on the water or offshore and still enjoy this 320 Indiana lake.

First Time Buyer’s Dream with a Freshly Painted Interior at Heritage Lake Indiana

08.01.09

photo front of 639 gettysburg photo garden 639 gettysburg

Have you heard of the federal tax credit with the stimulus plan?  Receive up to an $8000.00 tax credit if you have not owned a home in the past 3 years.  Whether you qualify for the tax credit or not, you won’t believe the value in this Heritage Lake home.  Nestled among mature trees on two lots with a woodland garden in the back and nothing but cornfields beyond that… you can buy this all brick ranch home for $149,000.00!  This home has just been professionally painted throughout the interior with neutral designer colors.  Some of the best waterfront property in Indiana is only 2 miles away where you may keep your boat docked all season for $550 and there are several lakefront properties set aside as common areas for your enjoyment!  This home at 639 Gettysburg has over 2100 sq. ft., a lovely fireplace that burns either gas or wood, a nice open floorplan with large dining area that exits to the woodland garden out back.  Heritage Lake is a 320 acre private lake and you’ll enjoy all the amenities including 3 sandy beaches on the waterfront, marina with lakeside gas and boat launch, clubhouses with sports complex and beach volleyball on the lakefront, parks, picnic areas and great fishing!  This home is at a great price, priced to sell! Ready to move into, you just won’t believe the value!!!

What Indiana Lakefront Property is Right for You?

07.18.09

sunset at heritage lake bald eagles at heritage lake 

You want to get away but don’t want to spend hours in the car? Need a gorgeous, natural environment with bald eagles, blue heron cranes, turtles, frogs & fish? Are you longing to sit on the edge of prime waterfront Indiana property and watch the sunset? Do you dream of owning that family lakehouse and memorable times made with family and friends on the lake?  Would you love to make a good investment in real estate at a great time to buy?  Well, there is only so much water in Indiana and Heritage Lake offers the finest available within 30 mile of Indianapolis, IN.  This 320 acre lakefront paradise is for property owners only so there are not the crowds you’ll find at public resevoirs.  Everyone using the lake has pride and a vested interest in their fabulous lake.  The community is alive and well with lakeside concerts, 4th of July fireworks, the Feast and Ski Show and many other activities.  There are 3 sandy beaches, a full service marina, clubhouse, sports complex and more!  Brouhard Realtors Heritage Lake residents Darrel and Teresa Brouhard have resided and worked at Heritage Lake selling property since 1987!  Teresa says, “I couldn’t have dreamed of raising 3 boys anywhere else.  Fishing, swimming, boating, frog catching and more!”  You can realize your dreams at Heritage Lake.  Whether in search of that summer home or a year ’round haven within a commute of Indianapolis, Greencastle and Crawfordsville.  Many Chicago residents have found lakehomes at Heritage Lake.  You really need to visit, you’ll fall in love!

Price Reduction on 59 Gettysburg Exceptional Lakefront Home at Heritage Lake Indiana

06.29.09

photo 59 gettysburg from lake 59 gettysburg aerial view

This is the time to buy waterfront properties at Heritage Lake!  Take advantage of this buyer’s market and buy that lake home you’ve always dreamed about!  You can’t go wrong at this location in Central Indiana, only 30 miles west of Indianapolis, IN.  320 acres of private lake, stocked for great fishing and ready for all types of water sports like water skiing and wake boarding.  There is, after all, only so much water in Indiana.  Now, this gorgeous waterfront home at 59 Gettysburg has been reduced to $439,000! With amazing sunset views over the main body and a southwest exposure, this level lot has 147′ of shoreline!  The location of the idle area on the mouth of a large cove makes this prime waterfront property at Heritage Lake perfect for swimming and fishing from your dock yet enjoying a panoramic view!  The home has lots of well placed windows allowing for gorgeous views from nearly every room in the house!  The interior features vaulted ceilings, two fireplaces, and a finished walk out basement recreation room!  The awesome master suite has a huge walk in closet, garden tub, sep shower, double sinks, wall of windows & private lakeside deck. The walkout basement has spacious family room with wet bar, 4th BR, full bath, and an office/den. There is a 34×13 bonus room above the garage. Your boat dock & lift await you.  Get started on your dream of owning a lakehome now!  Brouhard Realtors also has lakefront homes starting around $200,000.  This is the time to realize your dream of living on the water.  There’s not been a better time in years!

Now is the Time to Buy a Vacation Home at Heritage Lake Indiana

02.28.09

heritage lake aerial

Interest rates are low and the inventory of vacation homes for sale at Heritage Lake is good!  You don’t want to travel far or deal with the airport, do you?  Now is the time to invest in a lake home Indiana that you will easily enjoy throughout the year!  It is located only 30 miles west of Indianapolis, IN and is an easy commute from Indianapolis, Chicago, Cincinnati and Lousiville.  This is a good time to make an investment in your family as well as a wise property investment. 

Could the Purchase of a Lake Home at Heritage Lake Indiana Before the Year Ends Be Beneficial in Regards to Taxes?

12.18.08

heritage lake arial

It is very complicated and you need to consult your accountant, however I found some interesting information on the Tax Advantages of Owning a Second Home.  Check out the link and you’ll learn a lot as well as possibly discover it could be a good investment to own lake property in Indiana for family fun and real estate appreciation, but also potentially on a tax basis.  Heritage Lake is a 320 acre private lake only 30 mile from Indianapolis. Look into this today and maybe you can give your family the Christmas gift of a lifetime! 

Indiana Waterfront Property Investment Opportunity Price Lowered on Lakefront Homes Indiana

10.15.08

200 mill springs home200 mill springs dock

200 Mill Springs is reduced to $179,900! How many lakefront homes can offer your own private boat dock just out back on a 320 acre private lake only 30 miles from a major growing city like Indianapolis for a price like this?  It is a Buyer’s Market on the Heritage Lake Waterfront for the first time in my memory of living and working at this lake for over 20 years!  You need to come out here and see what is available in lakefront properties including waterfront lots and waterfront homes in Indiana!