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Look at these Interest Rates and buy that Lakehouse Dream Now

01.17.09

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Have you been watching the interest rates on mortgages fall, fall and fall!  This is a great opportunity to buy that waterfront property in Indiana, especially one of the lovely lakefront properties currently for sale now at Heritage Lake!  You can use the mortgage calculator to determine your monthly payments.  You can see the current rates on our home page at heritagelake.com.   Today they are 4.96% for a 30 year fixed and according to banking specialists they are supposed to go down more in coming weeks.  You have tax advantages by owning a summer home, you’ll want to check with your accountant.  But considering how well priced many of our listings are right now along with the low interest rates and any tax advantages, why wouldn’t you seriously consider the purchase of a second home, especially since it is also an investment in quality time with family and friends.  It won’t be below 0 for long (although the frozen lake is gorgeous today) and you’ll be more than ready to gather up the kids and cousins and friends and jump on the boat for a day of tubing, skiing and swimming.   No airport hassles, no long drives.  We are even conviently located to provide lake homes Chicago residents can enjoy as well as a lake Cincinnati finds convenient as well as Louisville and other areas.  Plan your visit today or contact me and I’ll send you a complete listing of lakefront homes and waterfront lots available currently on the market!  I’ll even develop your own personalized web page where you may sort through the listings, make notes, sort out favorites and rejects and get instant information on new listings as they occur.  Brouhard Realtors considers it a privilege to live and work at Heritage Lake and we can’t wait to help fulfill your dreams of a lake home!

Make a Heritage Lake Waterfront Home Your New Year Resolution

01.02.09

Heritage Lake Waterfront Property makes perfect sense for 2009!  Now is the time to start looking at lake homes in Indiana so by Spring you’ll be ready to enjoy a long lake season.  Heritage Lake is conveniently located only 30 miles West of Indianapolis so you’ll be sure to make the most of visiting your vacation home on a regular basis without a long drive and any hassles at the airport.  If you work  in the Indianapolis area you can commute to work if you have to.  This 320 acre playground of water is perfect for all types of water sports ranging from water skiing to sunset pontoon rides.  This well stocked lake offers some of the best fishing in Indiana.  Darrel Brouhard of Brouhard Realtors is the person to contact.  Brouhard Realtors sold 61% of the waterfront properties sold at Heritage Lake in 2008 and with a nice inventory of waterfront homes for sale currently, 2009 is looking like a great opportunity for you to own that lakehouse you’ve dreamed about!  Call today and we’ll show you around and walk through some wonderful waterfront homes.  There are some nice waterfront lots available too. 

Six Waterfront Homes Have Pended and/or Sold Since Last Open House Event August 3rd

09.18.08

Six lakefront Heritage Lake homes have pended since the last Open Houses event was  hosted by Brouhard Realtors at Heritage Lake Indiana.   Brouhard Realtors is responsible for 67% of those waterfront sales.  Eight Offshore Heritage Lake Homes have sold and/or pended in that same time period with Brouhard Realtors responsible for 31% of the offshore sales.  September will be a record breaking September for Brouhard Realtors in lakefront home sales.  This is great news compared to what you hear on the TV, proving that Heritage Lake Indiana is one of the Best Kept Secrets anywhere.  This 320 acre private lake is only 30 miles West of I-465, a little over an hour drive to lovely downtown Indianapolis, IN and it is also a convenient lake Chicago residents can enjoy as well as being a lake Cincinnati residents enjoy.  Brouhard Realtors is hosting another Heritage Lake Open House Extravaganza on Sunday September 28from 2:00- 5:00 p.m.  Now is a great time to invest in a lake home, expecially one like Heritage Lake located so closely to major cities and easily accessible.  Plan to visit on the 28th and take a boat tour at either 11:30 or 12:30 hosted by Brouhard Realtors.

Heritage Lake Open House Extravaganza Event was a Great Success with 4 Waterfront Homes Pending

08.26.08

Brouhard Realtors held a Heritage Lake Open House Extravaganza on August 3rd.  About 20 homes were open, both offshore and lakefreont homes.  It increased sales activity and we continue to schedule appointments as a result of the extensive marketing and the magnitude of the event.  Waterfront homes at 239 Jefferson Valley, 225 Jefferson Valley, 12 Jefferson Valley and 295 Lincoln Hills have entered a sales pending status.  Watch for our next Open House Extravaganza in September!  If you are considering listing your Heritage Lake home, get with Brouhard Realtors ASAP so your home can be included in the next Open House Extravaganza!  Of course, if you are looking for that perfect lakefront property, now is a wonderful time to visit, take a boat tour and view some lovely lake homes!  You could get in your vacation home in Indiana in time for some late summer fun and a beautiful autumn!  The fishng continues to be great, too!

59 Gettysburg New Listing Spectacular Waterfront Home Indiana

07.03.08

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If you are looking for a gorgeous lakefront property with expansive views, lots of waterfrontage and a beautiful home with plenty of room for friends and family, this lakehouse Indiana at 59 Gettysburg is going to work out wonderfully!  Located on a lot with sunset views and one of the most prime lakeside settings at Heritage Lake, this home has everything you need for years of resort living in Indiana.   The southwest exposure allows for breathtaking sunset views over the main body and the level lot has 147′ of water frontage.  The idle area on the mouth of the cove is perfect for swimming, fishing and also adds to shoreline protection.   Lots of windows in kitchen, dining room and  great room take in the view and the great room is accented by a vaulted ceiling and fireplace.  The amazing master suite  has a huge walk in closet and the bathroom offers a garden tub with separate shower and double sinks.  The master suite becomes complete with a wall of windows & private balcony overlooking the lake! The walkout basement has a spacious family room with wet bar and a full bath as well as the 4th bedroom and an office. There is also a 34×13 bonus room on the upper level with lots of room to play.  There is ceramic tile in the foyer and baths. The dock and lift are in place and ready for your boat!  Brouhard Realtors Heritage Lake Experts are ready to show you this lovely lake home!  Visit Heritage Lake and find the answers to your dreams!

Eagles’ Eye View at Heritage Lake Real Estate Listing Located at 18 Mill Springs

06.24.08

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Imagine sitting perched above the gorgeous 320 acre Heritage Lake Indiana in your own waterfront home with views of the main lake in all directions!  The Heritage Lake waterfront property at 18 Mill Springs is ready for you to call it your lakehome, either for your summer home or year ’round haven.  This recently remodeled 3 bedroom, 2 bath waterfront ranch sits on the main body of Heritage Lake.   You’ll love the maple hardwood flooring along with vaulted ceilings and new paint and carpet!  Outside, the vinyl siding, doors and garage door have all been updated.  The lakeside screened porch is the perfect place to enjoy the cool summer breezes off the lakefront!  Both the great room and master suite exit to the lakeside deck. There is a dock and boat lift in place ready for your boat or waiting to catch that large mouth bass!   Mature trees frame the lovely views of Heritage Lake! The sewer assessment is paid in full.  This home is ready to become your lakefront home for this season!  Brouhard Realtors Heritage Lake Real Estate Experts are offering 18 Mill Springs for $284,900.  Contact your Heritage Lake Experts about all Heritage Lake properties available on the market.

Heritage Lake Indiana 4th of July Fireworks Display on June 28, 2008

06.17.08

Heritage Lake Real Estate can answer your dreams in many ways!  This gorgeous 320 acre private lake Indiana is located less than an hour from Indianapolis, IN.  The waterfront comes alive with vivid reflections of professional fireworks for our Independence Day celebration.  You may watch from your lakefront home Heritage Lake, by boat, your lakeside deck or private waterfront dock or one of many lakefront common properties including the marina and clubhouse complex where the views are amazing!  You could watch from your own Heritage Lake waterfront home this year!  There are some lovely lakeside homes Indiana on the market presently.  Call Brouhard Realtors Heritage Lake Experts to arrange a Heritage Lake boat tour-what a great way to view Heritage Lake waterfront properties for sale!  Waterfront lots are available as well, plan your own custom lakehome Indiana for one of these gorgeous waterfront properties!  You can still enjoy the lake and all the amenities and Heritage Lake activities while you are building.  You’ll enjoy some of the best fishing in Indiana, watersports of all types, swimming and organized activities such as the boat parade, concerts by the lake, the Feast and Ski and countless more!

Heritage Lake Real Estate Sales in 2008 Dominated by Darrel Brouhard Brouhard Realtors

05.27.08

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Year to date sales of Heritage Lake Real Estate as of May 27, 2008 show that Darrel Brouhard, Brouhard Realtors Heritage Lake, has sold 27% of all Heritage Lake homes.  The next highest producing agent at Heritage Lake has sold just 8% of all Heritage Lake homes year to date.   Why the difference in sales production at this lovely 320 acre private lake Indiana?  Darrel and Teresa Brouhard have specialized in Heritage Lake properties since 1987 when they opened their first real estate office on US 36 in New Winchester.  They have also lived at Heritage Lake Indiana since 1987 and are currently in their third Heritage Lake home.  The sales team includes their full time licensed office manager Cindy Baker.  The Brouhard Realtors sales team offers 45 years of combined specialization in the sale of Heritage Lake properties.  The sales team focuses 97% of their efforts on marketing Heritage Lake waterfront properties and Heritage Lake offshore homes.  They have developed a specialized and proven Heritage Lake marketing campaign over the years as well as the development of a huge referral network of satisfied past clients and their families and friends.  With three licensed members, the Brouhard Realtors team insures the highest quality service utilizing proven office systems and lead management systems.  As the Broker of Brouhard Realtors, Darrel Brouhard has both his G.R.I. and C.R.S. designations and is a proven negotiator.  Of course, it is easy for Darrel and Teresa to sell Heritage Lake since it is the home they love and where they have raised their three boys.  They have countless memories of boating, fishing indiana, catching turtles and frogs, lakeside camp fires and sunsets over the lake.  These memories can be yours this season!  Come out to visit Heritage Lake IN and Darrel will take you on a Heritage Lake boat tour!  There are waterfront properties Indiana to fit your budget, whether you want to live on the lake all year long or are longing for that perfect summer lake home.  There is a simple lakefront home on a cove listed at $189,900-virtually impossible to find on a lake in Central Indiana so close to Indianapolis and Carmel IN-with it’s own private dock waiting for you to park your boat.  There are several nice lakefront properties Indiana listed in the mid $200’s.  12 Jefferson Valley is a lovely lake home that is remodeled and was just lowered to $259,900.  If you are looking for a larger and more impressive lakeside home, there are lovely custom waterfront homes listed for $300,000 to $450,000.  If you are considering the purchase of lakefront property in Indiana, call Darrel Brouhard and put his expertise in this niche market to work for you!

Heritage Lake Has Some of the Best Fishing in Indiana Again This Year

05.23.08

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Heritage Lake is a private lake Indiana that is fully stocked and the fishing is great this year.  We’ve been catching bluegill and crappie by the boat load!  My 9 year old son landed this large mouth bass off our dock on Wednesday!  We’ve caught a walleye this year, too.  You can fish off your dock or jump in your boat any time if you own a waterfront home Heritage Lake.  Heritage Lake Indiana has some lovey lakehomes available for sale!  The waterfront homes start at $189,900 for a cottage on the cove up to $450,000.  Waterfront properties as undeveloped lots start at $99,900 to $175,000.  However, ownership of a lakefront property is not necessary to fully enjoy Heritage Lake near Indianapolis, there are many nice Heritage Lake homes and properties that are not located on the waterfront that are more affordable and still allow for full use of Heritage Lake amenities and waterfront real estate at common areas.  There are boat slips at the marina that can be leased for $550/for the season.  The Heritage Lake marina has a nice boat ramp, beach, picnic area and store with boat supplies, bait and snacks!  You can enjoy your own piece of Heritage Lake Real Estate and enjoy this season.  Imagine watching the Heritage Lake professional fireworks show from your dock or lakeside deck!  Answer your dream of endless weekends on the lake connecting with your friends and family…call Brouhard Realtors your Heritage Lake Experts to enjoy a Heritage Lake boat tour and see the lovely lakeside properties at Heritage Lake IN.

Lakefront Home at Heritage Lake Indiana 199 Mill Springs

05.07.08

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This is a very nice waterfront home with gorgeous views of Heritage Lake!  You’ll love this beautiful piece of Heritage Lake Real Estate!  199 Mill Springs  is an adorable three bedroom, two bath lakehouse bungalow with wonderful views! This charming home has a spacious great room with vaulted ceiling and a striking floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace. The open-concept of the great room/dining room and kitchen make it a wonderful setting for entertaining. You’ll love the unique stone-framed window open from the kitchen into the great room. Large family room with 2 exits to deck and back yard. Lovely lake view from home. The upper level is great for family and guests with 2 bedrooms and a full bath. The yard has very attractive landscaping and the backyard is your personal retreat with a nice yard and lovely lakefront views and you private dock! There is also a two car detached garage.  Brouhard Realtors Heritage Lake Experts have this home listed for $279,900.  Heritage Lake is a 320 acre private lake locate in West Central Indiana about 30 miles west of Indianapolis.  The commute is about an hour from Carmel IN and Lafayette IN.  An Heritage Lake boat tour is the perfect way to view our Indiana lake and we would be pleased to take you on a tour.  Heritage Lake has some of the best fishing Indiana can offer with blue gill, crappie, bass, walley and catfish.  Ownership of a Lakeside home Indiana means you enjoy your own private dock and waterfrontage as well as use of the lake, waterfront common properties which include three sandy beaches with parks and picnic shelters, three fishing ponds, marina with boat launch, clubhouses, tennis courts, sports complex, beach volley ball and more.  There are also several organized activities including outdoor movies, bands by the lake, lakeside church services, 4th of July fireworks, Ski and Feast event and more!  This is your season to own your home on the water at this wonderful Indiana lake!  Make Heritage Lake your resort community this year and enjoy it time and time again!