Buying a home on Geist Reservoir is an exciting event in a families life.    Geist Reservoir is within 30 minutes of downtown Indianapolis, but it feels worlds away in the summertime with a vacation like atmosphere.  Many of the homes on the lake are like having your own personal resort!    Home sales on the lake have increased significantly in the past few months.  I have several clients looking on the lake and I was just looking today and 4 of the homes we had looked at just sold!    This is the first time in years that you can get on the water in the 600′s and sometimes in the 500′s on a custom home with a dock! Combine that with low interest rates some buyers getting under 4% and that is a wonderful opportunity to buy your dream home on the lake!   If you are looking for newer large homes from 700k-several million look in Cambridge.  The homes are very nice and many on the water have pools.  Looking for a gate community on the water?   Check out Admirals Bay and Breakwater.   Want to walk to shopping, Bella Vita, marina, and still live on Water?  Go to Bridgewater!  Want an mature lot with huge trees check out the original Geist neighborhood Masthead.   You can live on coves currently for in the 600′s and main body for as low as mid 700′s. I just looked at a beautiful home in Masthead with one the best views in Indiana of mainbody Geist!   Call me if you are considering buying a home on Geist Reservoir at 317-371-8133 or you can email me at andrewneal@remax.net!

Should I Live in Carmel, Zionsville, Northside Indy, or Geist?

This is a question many of my clients ask me when they begin their search on the Northside Immediate Suburbs of Downtown(all within 30 minutes of downtown).

I grew up in Zionsville, went to Private school on Northside of Indy(Brebeuf),  have worked in Carmel and Castleton for 7 years and have lived in East Fishers  in my adult life so I have lived all over the Northside!    My clients who relocate here typically look in Carmel, then Geist and Zionsville.   Zionsville is typically the most expensive, then Carmel and Geist.   Carmel has the #1 ranked school system.   The high school is very large.  My clients who want private schools live in Meridian Kessler/Hills and send their kids to Park Tudor, Cathedral, Brebeuf, or Chatard.    There are plenty of options for what you are looking for.  If you are looking at homes over 350k first look at Carmel then expand to Zionsville, Geist, and Northside Indy from there I recommend starting in Carmel then going to Zionsville, and possibly Geist.  Homes under 350k I highly recommend looking at Fishers too, ,which has been ranked the #1 town in America, #1 safest town in America, etc.(if you google it you will see all of it).   Carmel is where most the clients start to get a feel for the area. If you want more rolling hills and woods with a small quaint feel, Zionsville is a great option too.  If you want to be near the lake, Geist is the best option. I have a boat on Geist and love it that’s why I choose to live in that area.   All three areas are family friendly with good schools.   Half of Geist is Indy schools which are not as highly ranked, but the other half is Fishers Schools.   The best part of relocating to the Northside of Indy is you are going to get so much for your money then most places in the country!   All the areas I mentioned are within 30 miles of downtown Indy!   Here’s some link to school info…..

Carmel Schools-   http://dealwithneal.com/carmel-in-schools/

Fishers Schools-   http://dealwithneal.com/fishers-in-schools/

Zionsville Schools-  http://dealwithneal.com/zionsville-in-schools-2/

Geist Schools-    http://dealwithneal.com/geist-lawrence-schools/

Call me at 317-371-8133 or email me at andrewneal@remax.net and I would be happy to speak to you about  the different areas as I specialize in these areas and know the best places to live for different lifestyles! 

Boating Season is here on Geist Reservoir!    With the weather warming up to the 70′s and 80′s boaters from around Central Indiana are getting their boats in the water for another great season of boating.   If you do not live on the lake you can either drop your boat into the lake each time and pay a small fee which ranges from weekdays and more expensive on weekends or you can rent a boat slip at the marina.   The marina slips range from $1400 to around $2400 a season.   I keep my boat in the marina every year and love it.  It is very convenient to walk right to your boat and go out for a little bit without the hassle of taking out of the water.  Many neighborhoods in the Geist area have deeded docks too which is really great for many of our clients who are buying a home in Geist!    Your Geist Waterfront Experts will be out giving boat tours of the homes for sale this summer!

Call The Andrew Neal Group at Re/Max at 317-339-8133 or you can email us at andrewneal@remax.net if you have any questions or have interest in living on or around Geist Reservoir!   We are here to help!

To See All Geist Lakefront Homes For Sale-   http://homes.dealwithneal.com/i/9583/Geist_Waterfront_Homes

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Any questions please call John Wright, ReMax Legends The Andrew Neal Group at 317-850-3771

Winner of the 2011 iPad 2 Contest was Erienne Madrid!  Congrats Erienne and thanks for following The Andrew Neal Group!

Curb Appeal is one of the most important factor in selling your home this Spring.

1)Have Professionals Mulch Your Yard, Trees, and Garden with high quality Mulch!

2)Plant Trees, Flowers, etc.-make your yard look alive and great!

3)Water, Water, and more Water Your Lawn-let the grass grow

4)Cut the grass weekly and before every showing! Nothing sells a home like a freshly cut grass!

5)Seed and Fertilize Your Lawn!

Follow these five steps and imagine you looking at homes and that’s what a buyer wants!  Happy Selling and Call DealwithNeal at 317-513-7695 for a free estimate on selling your home!

Carmel, Indiana is a great town just North of Indianapolis, Indiana.  Being in close proximity with great schools and low taxes, Carmel has attracted many people and businesses alike.    We work with many luxury buyers and seller and we find when they first relocate here they always want to start with Carmel then look in Zionsville and/or Geist Reservoir area.   Carmel offers so much in terms of luxury living and if you are coming from the East or West Coast, you are going to be pleasantly suprised at how great a deal you can get on a luxurious home. For example, I just listed for sale a beautiful 7140sqft Custom Home on wooded preserve with theatre room, main floor master, and in-law quarters in East Carmel for $600,000!    The best neighborhoods for very nice homes are:

Woods at Williams Creek

Laurelwood

Winderwood

Bridlebourne

Bridgewater Club

Call DealwithNeal Luxury Homes 317-513-7695

Geist Lakefront Real Estate is starting to heat up with warm weather and Spring almost here!   We are getting excited to get our boat in the water to start our tours soon and wanted to report what is going on in the market.  Currently there are 41  lakefront homes on the market on Geist Reservoir, 5 pending under contract, and 4 closed so far in 2012!   This year is going to be a great year to get a great buy on your lakefront home or to sell your home.  I am predicting we are going to see some great sales this year!    Call Your Geist Waterfront Realtors The Andrew Neal Group at 317-513-7695 to discuss buying or selling a home on Geist Reservoir!  

See All Geist Waterfront Homes For Sale- http://homes.dealwithneal.com/i/9583/Geist_Waterfront_Homes

The Andrew Neal Group is proud to announce we will be offering Geist Reservoir Boat Tours again this year beginning  May 1st, 2012 through October for anyone considering buying or selling a home on Geist Reservoir!   Geist is a beautiful Reservoir with many waterfront housing options from the 400′s up to the Multi-Millions!   If you are selling and want to see your competition,  hear Geist Waterfront expert advise on the value of your home, this tour is for you!    If you are considering buying a home on Geist, trust your Geist waterfront experts to find the perfect home for you.  We can show you the best neighborhoods from Masthead to the Admirals to Cambridge by water!  We will show you where water levels are high and low, and show you the homes with the ideal water views.  Find out how long it takes to get  from the homes by water to your favorite Geist waterfront dining option Bellavita and the top yacht club on the lake Indianapolis Yacht Club.   Don’t just drive and look at homes, see the true side of the home from boat!   Experience the Geist Reservoir Life first hand by boat!

Email us at andrewneal@dealwithneal.com  or call us at 317-513-7695 to setup a tour today!

See all Geist waterfront homes for sale:  http://www.dealwithneal.idxco.com/i/9583/Geist_Waterfront_Homes

*mortgage preapproval letter or proof of funds required for buyers to book tour

With Spring fast approaching, many of my clients are getting ready to start looking at homes on the golf course and Fishers has some of the best options at a great price!    There are many options and some of the most popular communities are:

Gray Eagle- one of my favorite golf course communities with production Pulte homes and custom homes lining the fun playing course

Windermere-Great custom community bordering Ironwood Golf Club

Hamilton Proper- Country Club Community with some of the most prestigious custom homes on the golf course

River Glen-a fun course with golf villas and custom options bordering the White River

Currently there are 16 homes on the golf course in Fishers ranging from $239,900 up to 1.5 million in Hamilton Proper for a custom home over 11,000sqft!

3 pending and 2 sold(average per sq ft is $114/sqft main and upper floors)

Call Andrew Neal, Fishers Golf Course Specialist, 317-513-7695 or email us  if you are considering buying or selling a Fishers golf course home.

Indianapolis Yacht Club is a great club located on Geist Reservoir for boaters, families, and anyone who enjoys living the lakefront lifestyle!  Founded in 1956, the club is both a social club and a boating club.   There are boat docks for members, dining, and a lakefront pool!  This is a must for anyone who lives off the lake, boats, and wants to live a social Geist lifestyle.   The club is holding an open house for potential members to come see the club March 4th, 2012!