Archive for Home Tour
BAGI Spring Parade of Homes starts April 10
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Bedrock Builders entry at Park Place in Sagamore
Interest rates are low, tax credits are weeks away from expiring and the selection is great – so now is an excellent time to look at your home buying options! Homes in all price ranges and on all sides of town will be open to tour on April 10, 11, 17 and 18 from noon to 6 p.m.
All homes with photos, descriptions and driving directions are online at the event website, www.ParadeofHomesIndy.com. In addition to homes to tour, the website offers a directory of homebuilders who do not currently have homes to tour but are ready to home build the home of your dreams. New to this year’s Parade, remodeler members of the association created a virtual showcase of home transformations at the event website. Also online is a page dedicated to energy saving tips and advice for everyone on how to save money on their utility costs.
The Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis Parade of Homes is sponsored by Indianapolis Power & Light Co. and Lockhart Cadillac with supporting sponsorship from Citizens Gas and Vectren Energy Delivery.
In total 65 new homes crafted by Central Indiana’s premier custom and production homebuilders will be open to tour. Three developer members also participate in the tour with information on lot availability in new subdivisions across the nine-county area.
“It is an area-wide open house, Indy’s Biggest Open House,” said Stacy O’Gara, BAGI director of events. “The Parade includes production and custom homes in a variety of price ranges. Some of the homes may be fully decorated and landscaped, others may be left for the buyer to finish themselves, it just depends how far along each builder is in the process. Every home is for sale, with the exception of builders’ models which may not be available for immediate sale.”
All homes in the Parade of Homes have been built by Association members who agree to adhere to the Quality Assurance Builder Standards, a detailed set of building standards the association’s members have adopted.
Rick Schmadeke of Westwind Custom Homes serves as 2010 chairman of the event.
Hancock County New Home Tour Begins September 19
Posted by: | CommentsThe eleventh annual Hancock County New Home Tour will be held September 19, 20, 26 and 27. Tour hours are noon to five p.m. each day. There is no charge for admission.
The Hancock County New Home Tour features 14 homes plus one new home development ranging in price from $150,000 to $795,000, appealing to first-time, move-up, and empty nester buyers alike. A member of the Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis, who has agreed to adhere to the Quality Assurance Builder Standards, has built each home.
Builders and developers in this year’s show are: Boulder Creek, Dan Cameron Builder Inc., Dave Sego Builders, Epcon Communities, George M. Sherman Inc., Howell Custom Homes, P & W Builders, Premier Homes, Rowe & Campbell Inc., Westport Homes Inc, Mitford Homes, and Justus Homes.
A panel of realtors from the MIBOR Hancock County Division toured the homes last week and today announced the following award winners at the Hancock County Builders Council meeting.
Homes priced $150,000 – $224,999
1st – Epcon Communities – 1157 Remarkable Place
2nd – Justus Homes – 1602 Leisure Way
Homes priced $225,000 – $424,999
1st – Howell Custom Homes – 1881 Philadelphia Pass
2nd – Dave Sego Builders, Inc. – 1297 Morningside Drive
Homes priced $425,000 +
1st – Dave Sego Builders – 2263 W. Stoneridge Trail
2nd – George M. Sherman Inc. – 332 Edwards Cove
Homes were also recognized in the following categories:
Best Kitchen: Dan Cameron Builder Inc. – 4395 Lookout Blvd.
Best Master Bath: P&W Builders – 3327 S. Overlook Pass
Best Curb Appeal: George M. Sherman Inc. – 332 Edwards Cove
Best Outdoor Living Space: Dave Sego Builders, Inc. – 1297 Morningside Drive
For a map to the homes and more information go online to www.HancockCountyBuilders.com or call 317-236-6330.
The Hancock County Builders Council, an affiliate of the Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis, sponsors the Hancock County New Home Tour.
M/I Homes wins People’s Choice Award at New Home Showcase
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Jerrod Klein of M/I Homes accepts the People's Choice award from New Home Showcase chairman Randy McKnight of Truss Manufacturing Co.
Visitors to the New Home Showcase at the Lakes at Towne Road in Carmel have selected M/I Homes as the People’s Choice award winner. The New Home Showcase features five gorgeous homes priced from $350,000 to $550,000. Visiting the show is a great chance to gather design, decorating, and landscaping ideas – or shop for a new home. The show continues through September 7. For more information go online to www.IndyNewHomeShowcase.com.
New Home Showcase Awards Announced
Posted by: | CommentsOn the eve of the opening of the 2009 New Home Showcase three builders have won awards from their peers. An awards committee of out-of-area builders, designers, landscapers and architects viewed the finished homes earlier in the week. Awards, as follows, were given at the association’s VIP party August 21, 2009.
Best Curb Appeal
Silverthorne Homes
Best Landscaping
M/I Homes
Best Outdoor Living
M/I Homes
Best Interior Design
Executive Homes
Michele Boggs of MB Designs
Best Master Suite
Executive Homes
Best Lower Level
Silverthorne Homes
Best of Show
Executive Homes
Builders Association
Member Appreciation Award*
(tie) Executive Homes
Silverthorne Homes
*presented to the builder who uses the most Builders Association members in the construction of the home
The Indiana Chapter of the National Kitchen and Bath Association also presented two awards named in memory of Dale R. Long. Best Kitchen and Best Master Bath was awarded to Executive Homes.
The Indianapolis Chapter of the American Institute of Architects recognized M/I Homes for Best Design. This award encompasses best use of materials, space plan layout and functionality along with best integration of space plan and exterior.
The New Home Showcase at the Lakes at Towne Road runs from August 22 through September 7. Again this year, a portion of the proceeds from all Builders Association shows benefits the Indiana Ronald McDonald House. The Lakes at Towne Road is a Jett Property Group development.
New Home Showcase hours are: Monday through Thursday – 4 to 9 p.m.; Friday through Sunday – noon to 9 p.m. Hours for Labor Day are noon to 6 p.m. Admission to the New Home Showcase is $12 per adult, $6 for children 12 to 5, children 4 and under are free. The ticket booth closes one hour before the homes close. Advance tickets are available online.
Driving directions to the New Home Showcase are: From I-465 take the Michigan Road exit. Head north on Michigan Road to 116th St. Turn right (or east) onto 116th St, continuing through the traffic circle. Turn left (or north) on Towne Road. Follow Towne Road to 136th St. and the community entrance.
For more information about New Home Showcase, visit www.IndyNewHomeShowcase.com
New Home Showcase starts August 22
Posted by: | CommentsThe Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis announces the New Home Showcase takes place at the Lakes at Towne Road from August 22 through September 7. Again this year, a portion of the proceeds from all Builders Association shows benefits the Indiana Ronald McDonald House. The Lakes at Towne Road is a Jett Property Group development.
The New Home Showcase features five beautiful homes priced from $350,000 to $550,000. Especially built for the show, these homes are constructed by association builders: BiltRite Homes, Executive Homes, M/I Homes, and Silverthorne Homes. The builders themselves will be on hand during the event to discuss their designs and answer questions.
Tour the New Home Showcase homes to see the latest design, technology, decorating and landscaping trends and learn more about the Association’s Quality Assurance Builder Standards.
New Home Showcase hours are: Monday through Thursday – 4 to 9 p.m.; Friday through Sunday – noon to 9 p.m. Hours for Labor Day are noon to 6 p.m. Admission to the New Home Showcase is $12 per adult, $6 for children 12 to 5, children 4 and under are free. The ticket booth closes one hour before the homes close. Advance tickets are available online.
Driving directions to the New Home Showcase are: From I-465 take the Michigan Road exit. Head north on Michigan Road to 116th St. Turn right (or east) onto 116th St, continuing through the traffic circle. Turn left (or north) on Towne Road. Follow Towne Road to 136th St. and the community entrance.
For more information about New Home Showcase, visit www.IndyNewHomeShowcase.com
New Home Showcase Dusty Boots Preview
Posted by: | CommentsThe five homes in the New Home Showcase are under construction at The Lakes at Towne Road in Carmel. Mark your calendar for the free Dusty Boots Preview on Sunday, July 12 from Noon to 4 p.m. Its your chance to see the homes before the decorating begins.
Featured builders: BiltRite Homes, Executive Homes, M/I Homes of IN, LP, Scott Homes, LLC and Silverthorne Homes
Driving directions to the New Home Showcase are: From I-465 take the Michigan Road exit. Head north on Michigan Road to 116th St. Turn right (or east) onto 116th St, continuing through the traffic circle. Turn left (or north) on Towne Road. Follow Towne Road to 136th St. and the subdivision entrance.
Street parking available.
Last weekend for Parade of Homes
Posted by: | CommentsLast weekend to tour the 73 new homes and new home communities in the Parade. All details including photos, descriptions, printable maps and driving directions online at www.ParadeofHomesIndy.com. Last weekend resulted in at least three sales. Remember that the federal $8000 tax credit does not have to be repaid and recent announcements make it possible for first time buyers to use that money as a downpayment (www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com).
Thanks for Indianapolis Power and Light for their Parade sponsorship.
Parade of Homes Indy June 13 and 14
Indy’s Biggest Open House starts June 6 – Parade of Homes 2009
Posted by: | Comments(RD – I’ve spent the better part of the last ten days compiling information on the homes in this year’s Parade. Wide variety of homes – from first time buyers, to low maintenance homes, to show stopping multi million dollar estates. All since of town – Westfield, Greenfield, Franklin, Danville. The website is up but not with all the features. I’ll finish it when I get back from my son’s orientation at Ball State.)
Interest rates are low, tax credits are available and the selection is great – so now is an excellent time to buy a new home!
This year’s Parade of Homes, sponsored by Indianapolis Power & Light Co., is scheduled for June 6,7, 13 and 14. This is a prime time to look for a new home, one that’s been built by a member of the Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis.
In total over 70 new homes crafted by Central Indiana’s premier custom and production homebuilders will be open to tour. Developer members also participate in the tour with information on lot availability in new subdivisions across the nine-county area.
“It is an area-wide open house, Indy’s Biggest Open House,” said Stacy O’Gara, BAGI director of membership and events. “The Parade includes production and custom homes in a variety of price ranges. Some of the homes may be fully decorated and landscaped, others may be left for the buyer to finish themselves, it just depends how far along each builder is in the process. Every home is for sale, with the exception of builders’ models which may not be available for immediate sale.”
All homes in the Parade of Homes have been built by Association members who agree to adhere to the Quality Assurance Builder Standards, a detailed set of building standards the association’s members have adopted.
“New home construction is critical to the vitality of the community that IPL serves so we are proud to sponsor the BAGI Parade of Homes again this year,” said Greg Fennig, IPL’s Vice President of Supply Chain and Public Affairs. “We hope that as our customers make their new home purchase decisions they also consider the energy efficiency of the homes they buy and consider purchasing Energy Star appliances.”
Parade homes are open from noon to 6 p.m. each day. There is no charge to attend. Maps and information about all the homes will be available online at www.ParadeofHomesIndy.com.
Rick Schmadeke of Westwind Custom Homes serves as 2009 chairman of the event.
Denny Smith’s “Investing Sense” live from New Home Tour
Posted by: | CommentsStop by Home #6 by Estridge Companies between noon and 3 p.m. this Saturday, April 25, to meet Denny Smith as he broadcasts his popular WIBC radio program “Investing Sense” live from the New Home Tour. Show information and online tickets are at www.IndyNewHomeTour.com.
With more than 35 years as a businessman in the Indianapolis area, Denny Smith has the experience and background to be the one who guides WIBC listeners with their financial questions.
Denny, who operates The Mutual Fund Store in Indianapolis, is a graduate of Speedway High School and Marion College. He is a Registered Investment Advisor who has also earned the designations of CRPC (Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor) and CMFC (Chartered Mutual Fund Counselor) from the College of Financial Planning.
Before opening his investment business, Denny owned and operated a well-known local plumbing company. He also directed the multi-state plumbing operations of a national mechanical firm. He has always been in the business of business and finance, and for many years he has been a speaker and instructor nationwide for both business and investing.
Take your time and tour the New Home Tour at The Village of WestClay
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Had a good time yesterday meeting all the folks who came out to see the gorgeous homes on the New Home Tour at The Village of WestClay in Carmel. One thing that seemed to surprise folks was that you do not need to tour all nine homes in one day – your ticket is good for one visit to each home but can be used over multiple days.
The show runs through May 3 with weekday hours from 4 to 9 p.m. and weekend hours from Noon to 6 p.m.
Other tips – the homes are located throughout the Village – some close enough to each other to walk to but in general you’ll be driving from spot to spot.
Also, you can tour in any order. My recommendation is to tour backwards from 9 down to 1.
And when you stop by the Meeting House ticket center, see what special Village businesses are offering. Chappies had a free ice cream with purchase this weekend – yum!
PS – Had to chuckle when one mom said her young daughter begged to go to the tour – maybe a future architect or designer?!
