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Strong Interest in Carmel, IN Cottage Style New Homes
Tuesday, February 7th, 2012
The New Year is off to strong start at Inglenook – interest in our cottage style homes has nearly doubled in the last two weeks!
We’re excited to see many groups tour our Open Homes each weekend from 3p – 5p and even more schedule tours during the week. Now that our first phase of homes is complete buyers are able to walk through our move-in ready homes and feel the difference inglenook offers in design, quality, and features.
From the gleaming maple hardwood floors to the open kitchens and generous front porches, it’s clear that Inglenook offer something very special for Carmel, IN real estate.
Have you visited Inglenook yet?
Here’s a few good reasons to visit Inglenook this weekend:
A Limited Number of Cottage Style New Homes
Inglenook includes just 27 homes in the entire neighborhood with just a few choices for each floor plan. Find your ideal home early for best selection of location.
The Only Midwest Pocket Neighborhood of New Homes
Inglenook offers the only opportunity in the entire Midwest to purchase a cottage style new home designed by award-winning architect Ross Chapin in a pocket neighborhood. This unique blend of traditional architecture with modern innovation in design is achieving attention nationwide as a leading housing trend, which is creating increased demand at Inglenook.
Housing Prices are on the Rise
The average price for a sold home rose 19.1% (will link to Tuesday’s blog) from October to November and inventory of homes on the market fell 8.8% (source). As the economy continues to strengthen, the historically low prices of Carmel, IN real estate may not last. Purchasing a home at Inglenook that is still under construction means that you can lock in your price now, even if home prices continue to escalate.
Don’t wait! Contact us today to request a showing. Simply fill out the request below or contact Sam Hawkins at (317) 580-7854 or by email at sam@talktotucker.com
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Indianapolis Real Estate: Location and Lifestyle
Friday, January 27th, 2012
Looking for a new home in Carmel, IN?
There are many choices for buyers who are shopping for Indianapolis real estate, but for those who are truly looking for something special, Inglenook offers cottage style homes in a pocket neighborhood in Carmel, IN, which was recently voted one of the best cities to live in.
At Inglenook, we understand that lifestyle is about home, neighborhood, and community. It’s about finding a place that offers exceptional living any time of year.
Inglenook is a great place to savor a summer day, but our exceptional location is also conveniently located close to some of the area’s best shopping, dining and entertainment for warming up on a winter day:
Indianapolis Shopping
From a hot cup of coffee at Starbucks to the hottest fashion at Saks Fifth Avenue, you can find anything you need at The Fashion Mall at Keystone Crossing, a shopping center featuring dozens of stores just a few minutes from Inglenook. The Fashion Mall at Keystone Crossing has something for every age and every interest.
Indianapolis Dining
Whether you’re in the mood for a quick lunch with the kids or a feast fit for a foodie, at Inglenook you’re just minutes away from some of the most popular restaurants in Indianapolis. From a fresh sandwich at Panera or burrito at Chipotle to a glass of wine at Divine Wine Bar or a good Italian meal at Maggiano’s, at Inglenook you can select from dozens of family favorites and inspired date-night delicacies.
Indianapolis Entertainment
Looking for fun ideas with the kids on a cold day? How about a matinee of the latest blockbuster? Maybe a few games of bowling to burn off some energy. At Inglenook, you’re just minutes from some of Carmel’s most popular entertainment attractions, with choices suitable for all ages.
Indianapolis Fitness
Need something a little more serious, like a good workout? At Inglenook, you can enjoy easy access to a variety of fitness options, even in the middle of winter. From a run on a treadmill to a pilates class, Carmel has lots of ways to burn calories and have fun.
Indianapolis Spas
Reward yourself after a good workout with a manicure, a trip to the hair salon, or a visit to one of several day spas. Need something more manly? There’s even a barber shop.
Visit Inglenook this weekend between 3p and 5p and discover how our cottage style homes offer exceptional location and lifestyle any time of year. Need to schedule a showing during the week? Simply complete the form below and one of our Sales Associates will be happy to schedule a tour.
Tags: Indianapolis real estate, New home in Carmel IN
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Indianapolis Featured New Home: The Coho Cottage at Inglenook
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012
Discovering the right home – that aha moment that you feel when you first walk in – is one of life’s great joys. Like finding the love of your life, sometimes you just know.
It’s about more than bedroom and bathroom counts or square footage – although those things do matter. It’s about how you feel in the home. How you envision your life there: the countless memories that you will create with family and friends.
Your home is the place where you feel most inspired.
A good home will make you feel that way with the right décor. A great home will make you feel that way even when it is completely empty; a blank canvas for you to fill in.
That’s the way you’ll feel as soon as you walk in to our Coho cottage, a very unique Indiana new home.
Small in Size, but Big on Charm
Our Coho cottage style home is a two bedroom, two and a half bath cottage with gleaming maple floors, a spacious kitchen, a dining alcove, a full bedroom and bathroom on the main floor, and a large front porch.
It’s a home that is reminiscent of the charm of a 1920’s bungalow, but with all of the conveniences of modern design: skylights, gas fireplace, walk-in closets, and an attached garage.
The Coho features a private second floor retreat with bedroom, bathroom, and generous closet space, perfect for a master suite, an office, a craft room, or a kid’s room.
Discover your own aha moment this weekend. Visit the Coho between 3p and 5p this Saturday and Sunday. You can also schedule a showing by contacting Same Hawkins at (317) 580-7854 or sam@talktotucker.com.
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View photo gallery, watch virtual tour, and download floor plan: http://www.inglenookcarmel.com/homes/coho/
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Carmel, IN Real Estate Trends: Time to Upgrade?
Tuesday, January 17th, 2012
If you’ve been looking for a good time to sell your existing home and move into a new home in Carmel, IN, we’ve got great news. Recent trends in Carmel, IN real estate indicate that now may be a great time to sell and consider a move into a new home like the cottage style homes at Inglenook.
Whether you want to move up to a larger home, move down to a smaller home, or just move into a better neighborhood, here’s a few key trends in the real estate market that may work in your favor:
Inventory of Existing Homes is Down
Inventory of existing homes for sale in Carmel, IN was down 8.8% in November (source), indicating that there are fewer homes for buyers to choose from. Selling your home when inventory levels are lower means that you have less competition for buyers and your home may sell more quickly.
Prices are on the Rise
The average price for a sold home rose 19.1% in November from $314,000 to $374,000. As inventory levels of available homes go down, supply and demand can drive prices up – and that can mean good news for Sellers. Maximizing the price on your current home increases your purchasing power for a new home. This can translate to a bigger home, more upgrades to personalize your home, or just an extra financial cushion.
Home Prices Are Still Historically Low
Of course, the right timing for selling your home also depends on the value of purchasing a new home. As prices on existing homes rise, prices for new homes in Carmel IN are still at historical lows, so you can make the move to a new home much more affordably than a few years ago.
There are additional advantages as well: buying a new home can often mean a lower cost of ownership once you move in. Fewer repairs, lower monthly energy bills, and low maintenance costs can help your new home purchase pay off in the long term and the short term.
Find out more about if now is the right time to consider a new home purchase. Visit Inglenook and tour our brand new homes this weekend and speak with an experienced real estate professional. Our homes are open from 3p – 5p.
Can’t make it this weekend? No problem! We’re happy to schedule a tour of our homes at a time that fits your schedule. Simply complete the request below and we’ll call you to confirm your appointment.
You can also call Sam Hawkins at (317) 580-7854 or email sam@talktotucker.com.
Tags: Carmel IN Real Estate, Homes for sale in Carmel IN, New home in Carmel IN
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Looking for an Indianapolis Condo? Cottage Style Homes Offer…
Thursday, January 12th, 2012
Looking for an Indianapolis condo for sale? Condos offer many advantages, from low maintenance living to affordability and a sense of community.
But there are downsides to Indianapolis condos as well: lack of storage, little or no outdoor space, noise from neighbors, and uninspired floor plans.
What if you could enjoy all of the advantages of condo living, with none of the downside? At Inglenook, you can!
Cottage Style Homes
At Inglenook, our pocket neighborhood of 27 cottage style homes are designed by award-winning architect Ross Chapin and include gleaming maple wood floors, skylights, walk out terraces and porches, and lofts. Each home features generous storage space including walk-in closets, built-ins, garages and basements.
A Sense of Community… and Privacy
The detached cottages at Inglenook are built with reinforced exterior walls to minimize noise from neighbors and create a sense of privacy and quiet. But Inglenook is also about community. Inglenook is a pocket neighborhood that is designed to promote interaction with neighbors and the feeling of a traditional neighborhood.
Investing for the Long Term
Unlike a condo, at Inglenook you won’t need to worry about outgrowing your home too quickly. Inglenook features homes that range from approximately 1,060 to 2,176 square feet. Inglenook is within the Carmel, IN school district and features easy access to downtown Indianapolis.
Affordability
Whether you are looking to move up from an apartment or down-size from a larger home, Inglenook offers affordability with energy efficient homes that keep monthly costs low. Inglenook also enjoys Clay Township taxes – the lowest property tax rate in Hamilton County and one of the lowest in Indiana.
Discover why the homes at Inglenook are a smart alternative for low maintenance living without compromise. Schedule a tour today by contacting Sam Hawkins at (317) 580-7854 or by email at sam@talktotucker.com.
Schools are determined by the Carmel Clay school district and subject to change. Please contact the Carmel Clay School District with any questions.
Tags: Carmel, In schools, Indianapolis condo, Indianapolis condos for sale
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Carmel Indiana Real Estate: Cottage Style New Homes
Tuesday, January 10th, 2012
Are you feeling overwhelmed by looking for a new home? Are you having a hard time remembering one kitchen from the next? Do all of the family rooms look the same?
If house hunting is leaving you feeling uninspired about making a move to your next home, we’ve got good news. The cottage style homes at Inglenook offer an escape from the ordinary with designs that are as unique as they are functional. One look at Inglenook and you’ll wonder why everyone doesn’t build homes this way.
Here are just a few of the features that you won’t find in any ordinary new home:
Charming Cottage Curb Appeal
When driving through a neighborhood of ordinary new homes for sale in Carmel, IN, do they all seem to look alike? Big garage-fronted homes feel boxy and uninspired. The homes at Inglenook are designed with garages in back so when friends and family come to visit they see your home, not your cars parked in the driveway.
Bright, Sunny Interiors
Don’t let the winter blues set in. At Inglenook, each home is designed to provide maximum natural light all year long for bright spaces in almost every room. Rise and shine with bedroom skylights or share a morning cup of coffee in a sunny kitchen nook.
Privacy By Design
Ordinary neighborhoods feature homes with peek-a-boo windows that offer little privacy. At Inglenook, each cottage style home is positioned to maximize privacy between neighbors with layered windows and skylights throughout each home.
Beauty By Design
Few things make you feel as special as owning a beautiful home. At Inglenook, we understand that true beauty is not about how you adorn a home, but how it feels before you have moved in a single box. The cottages at Inglenook feature details you won’t find in an ordinary home such as gleaming maple floors, exquisite woodwork detail, and spacious front porches that live like another room of your house.
Neighborhood
Ordinary neighborhoods focus on streets as thoroughfares. Neighbors drive in and drive out, sometimes without ever learning the names of people who live around them. At Inglenook, streets and open shared courtyards are designed to create a connection between neighbors without compromising privacy.
The homes at Inglenook are classic, charming cottage style homes that inspire exceptional living. Visit Inglenook today for information about a limited number of immediate move-in homes. Contact Sam Hawkins at (317) 580-7854 or email sam@talktotucker.com to schedule a showing.
After all, you can’t live an exceptional life in an ordinary home.
Tags: Carmel Indiana real estate, Cottage style homes, Homes for sale in Carmel, IN
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Where to Retire: New Cottage Style Homes in Carmel, IN
Wednesday, January 4th, 2012
There are dozens of articles to help you find the right city to retire in, but what about finding the right home?
For many empty nesters, finding a new home is about more than a smaller space or a more ideal location. It’s about find the home that fits a whole new set of priorities and lifestyle changes. This may include more time for travel, lower maintenance, taking up new hobbies, volunteering, or spending more time with family.
Finding a house that fits your priorities as an empty nester is as important as finding the right city. Here’s a list of things to consider when looking for a new home:
Spaces That Make Sense
Is your formal family room and dining room saved for “special occasions” just a few times a year? Many empty nesters have discovered that they no longer need the additional space of a larger home. The homes at Inglenook have generously sized cottages that focus all of the square footage on the spaces that you use everyday: open kitchens ideal for family gatherings, casual family rooms with fireplaces, and flexible loft spaces (perfect for new hobbies or visiting grandchildren).
Smart Storage Options
Right-sizing doesn’t have to mean getting rid of everything you own. The cottage style homes at Inglenook feature walk-in closets, built-ins, and optional basements (finished or unfinished) to create organized spaces. Everything is close at hand (no digging through a musty storage shed) but neatly out of site. Ideal for storing away holiday decorations or an extra set of guest towels for when the kids come home to visit.
Shared Outdoor Spaces
Want to spend more time enjoying outdoor spaces, and less time maintaining them? Pocket neighborhoods offer the best of both worlds. Inglenook features homes with generous porches and shared courtyards that are designed to promote more time spent with friends and neighbors and less time pushing a lawnmower.
Lower Ownership Costs
Of course, keeping energy costs lower throughout the year is important. The light filled spaces of the homes at Inglenook mean that you’ll use less electricity during the day. Fireplaces, efficient design, and construction built to the latest energy efficiency standards means lower winter heating bills as well.
Discover for yourself why the homes at Inglenook offer a great lifestyle inside and out. Contact us today to schedule a showing or request pricing information:
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Cottage Style Living: A Resolution to Live Well
Thursday, December 29th, 2011
As many of us are still nibbling on holiday leftovers, thoughts are beginning to turn to New Year’s resolutions: that time of year when we resolve to do better in some area of our life.
Although our lists of to-do’s may look different, they are almost always about the same thing: a resolution to live well. Whether the goal is losing a few pounds, spending more time with family, or getting more exercise, the core value is always the same: I resolve to live a quality life that is more satisfying to me and those who matter to me.
At Inglenook, we’d like to suggest that a quality life is about more than a to do list. Much more. It’s about surrounding yourself with the people who accept you as you are, even with a few extra pounds. It’s not about the things you choose to sacrifice. It’s about the things you choose to embrace, and the people you choose to share those moments with.
Living Well with Indoor Spaces that Inspire
This is the philosophy that is built into every home at Inglenook, a pocket neighborhood that is designed around the concept of living well. The homes at Inglenook feature rich, inspired private spaces: a quiet corner to curl up with a good book, a loft ideal for a rainy afternoon spent lost in a creative project, a kitchen nook for the perfect solace of a morning cup of coffee. Not a to do list in sight.
Inviting Outdoor Spaces; No Planning Required
We recognize that living well is also about how you share your life. That’s why we’ve created cottage style homes with large porches and a neighborhood with common courtyards to invite casual conversations and impromptu get-togethers. We believe that living well is less about the moments that you plan and more about the memories that are created spontaneously throughout the year: a neighborhood summer barbeque, building a neighborhood snowman with the first snowfall, or basking in the sun with neighbors on the first warm day of spring.
You may not remember that you carried a few extra pounds that day, or that you didn’t clean the house, or that you put off organizing your closet for another day. Will it even matter?
Happy New Year from all of us at Inglenook. We wish you a year of living well.
Experience Inglenook
We invite you to experience the art of living well at Inglenook for yourself. Our community of 27 cottage style homes designed by award winning architect Ross Chapin in Carmel, IN offer bright, spacious living within an eco-friendly pocket neighborhood. Homes range from approximately 1,060 square feet to 2,176 square feet. Prices start from $223,965.
For more information about the homes at Inglenook or to schedule a showing, contact Sam Hawkins at (317) 580-7854 or email sam@talktotucker.com.
Disclaimer: Pricing, and availability subject to change without prior notice. Contact Sales Agent for details.
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Discover Ross Chapin Cottage Style Living in the Midwest
Tuesday, December 20th, 2011
Are you looking for something unique in your next home? For fans of award-winning architect Ross Chapin, home is about how you live as well as where you live. The author of the best selling book, “Pocket Neighborhoods” designs homes for neighborhoods built around a deeply satisfying sense of community, which is why his architectural style was a perfect fit for Inglenook in Carmel, Indiana.
Bright, Charming Architecture
The two and three bedroom cottage style homes at Inglenook are small homes that are designed to feel like they are as livable as larger homes. The light-filled spaces, tall ceilings, and plentiful storage space give each home a sense of space that is simple, casually comfortable, and uncrowded. Architectural elements including breakfast nooks and built-in bookshelves ensure that every space is used efficiently and beautifully.
A Modern, Timeless Neighborhood Concept
Pocket neighborhoods are based on a timeless, classic concept that when we have a sense of community, our lives feel richer and more satisfying. But there’s a modern sensibility about it as well. Pocket communities promote a better use of land, more energy efficient neighborhoods, and a less intrusive footprint on natural resources.
A Personal Retreat
Cottage style living at Inglenook is designed as much for the private moments at home as it is for moments shared with neighbors and friends. The homes at Inglenook are created with some windows that look out over common areas and other areas that are respectfully out of the line of sight from neighboring homes.
A Rare Opportunity in the Midwest
Inglenook is the only pocket community of new Ross Chapin-designed cottages that is currently selling in the entire Midwest. With just twenty-seven homes available, this limited time opportunity to own won’t last. Contact Sam Tucker at (317) 580-7854 or sam@talktotucker.com to schedule a showing or inquire about current pricing and availability.
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