HOMExperience Home Décor Hint: Decorating Ideas For Your Home

Wednesday, August 25, 2010 by E- Lifestyle


HOMExperience in Clay Terrace allows you to explore more than 24,000 design features to truly personalize your new home or update your existing home. Thinking about updating your central Indiana home or building a new home with all new design features? In this month's HOMExperience Home Décor Hint, Candace Crooks, Designer with HOMExperience, discusses decorating ideas, ideas and... ideas!

Decorating your first home or apartment? Updating an older home? Or looking for a few home decorating ideas?

Ideas for the Bedroom: Avoid "overdoing it" with flower patterns. These patterns convey life and color, mix and match well, but need to be edited carefully by adding other elements. Striped pillows provide a bit of a contrast and a cool color on the walls quiets things down and keeps the flower-pattern look from being too much. Remember having less furniture puts a spotlight on other things in the room. Since these pieces will have a greater impact, choose them carefully.

Ideas for the Living Room: Make a non-working fireplace the focal point of the room by adding elements of fire with a large candelabra. Go a step further and add some texture with stacked split-logs. Also, avoid the white-out effect and cover large, plain walls with sculptural artwork, mirrors or removable decals.

Ideas for the Kitchen or Dining Room: For townhomes or apartments where space is at a real premium, a mix of materials and colors highlight the eclectic feel of these types of housing. For homes with space, try opaque shades for Kitchen Islands in order to prevent the glaring reflection in the granite countertop that clear shades would not prevent.

Ideas for the Bathroom: Valances above the tub area let in as much natural light as possible, but can lack in privacy. Roller shades can be installed underneath to help this problem. If you’re looking for a spot of color in that boring white-walled loo, consider a wallpaper border, also a great idea for a child’s bathroom that you might want to update easily when they grow up.

- Candace Crooks, Designer, HOMExperience

View the Estridge E-Lifestyle Blog for other tips and hints here. Check back for regular updates or become a FAN of HOMExperience on Facebook for regular updates. Learn more about Estridge, the hometown homebuilder since 1967, here.


Did you miss last month's Home Décor Hint?
Read the July Hint here.
Read the June Hint here.
Read the May Hint here.
Read the April Hint here.

Indianapolis Rates Best In The North For Real Estate Investment - Reported by The Wall Street Journal

Monday, August 23, 2010 by Real Estate News

Real-Estate Investing: the Best and Worst Markets

By M.P. McQueen for The Wall Street Journal

Aug. 21, 2010- Looking to snap up some investment properties on the cheap? You may want to consider Durham, N.C., Indianapolis and Huntsville, Ala. They are among the best places to invest now, according to a new report that ranks the best and worst markets for conservative residential-real-estate investors. Hard-hit Las Vegas and Orlando, Fla., are among the riskiest.

Local Market Monitor Inc., a Cary, N.C., firm that analyzes real-estate trends for lenders, builders and investors, compiled its first Investor Suitability Report using economic data through July 31 for 315 U.S. markets. The firm is best known for its housing-market forecasts, which use "equilibrium" home prices: what home values should be in relation to incomes, job growth and population. In its new report, it uses similar data to rank communities by their investment prospects, focusing on single-family homes.

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Regions that rank highly for investment suitability are those where there is a low probability that home prices will fall further, says Local Market Monitor President Ingo Winzer. They are places where income is growing moderately; where employment is relatively stable because of a large percentage of jobs in health care, education or government; and where a relatively small share of jobs is in construction or financial services, which have been volatile. (Job losses in government and education tend to come later in an economic cycle, so some areas could be hit harder in coming months.)

The report, which excludes towns with fewer than 200,000 residents, focuses on price-appreciation potential instead of rental income, since falling home prices usually result in higher vacancy rates in apartment buildings and lower rents overall, Mr. Winzer says.

Good markets for conservative investors are those that already have stabilized and should yield average returns, Mr. Winzer says. Dangerous markets probably will see further price declines and have little potential for a turnaround because of poor local economies.

So-called speculative markets, by contrast, are those where prices could fall further, but which also have potential for greater appreciation of 3% to 5% annually after bottoming out—making them more suitable for investors with stronger stomachs. Local Market Monitor identifies Hagerstown, Md.; Jacksonville and Port St. Lucie, Fla.; Modesto, Calif.; and Myrtle Beach, S.C. as speculative areas.

In the best markets, home prices already are stabilizing. Durham, N.C., for instance, is home to Duke University and is near the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Big companies like International Business Machines Corp., GlaxoSmithKline PLC and Nortel Networks Corp., as well as numerous biotech start-ups, have facilities at the nearby Research Triangle Corporate Park. About 40% of area jobs are in health, education or government, according to Local Market Monitor.

Haywood Davis, owner of a Century 21 real-estate brokerage in Durham, says home-sales volume in the area increased 13% last month over July 2009, though prices rose only slightly.

Some other metro areas with large percentages of relatively stable jobs and moderate growth include Knoxville, Tenn.; Lexington, Ky.; and Indianapolis.

Jason Moore, a 34-year-old auto-sales manager in Baltimore, took advantage of plunging home prices in his hometown of Indianapolis to snap up an investment property there—a brand-new four-bedroom, two-bath home—for $56,000 late in 2008.

Prices in Indianapolis were falling because of foreclosures and rising unemployment. Disappointed with their stock-market investments, Mr. Moore and his wife, Keisha, 32, decided to buy an investment property to add to their portfolio. The Indiana house is generating a positive cash flow of about $300 a month in rent after mortgage, insurance, taxes and fees, he says.

"It has been adding income, and the tax benefit has been helpful," Mr. Moore says. Read the entire article here

Learn more about Estridge, the hometown homebuilder since 1967, here.

Fishers ranks 8th in Money's Best Places to Live - Reported by IndyStar.com

Tuesday, July 13, 2010 by Homeowner Testimonials

In this report from IndyStar.com, the Indianapolis suburb of Fishers has been named to Money magazine's list of best places to live. This Hamilton County Town, which includes the Estridge neighborhoods of Anderson Hall (picture) and Somerset Woods, came in eight on this year's list, good news for homeowners looking to build or buy a home in Fishers.

Fishers ranks 8th in Money's Best Places to Live
- Reported by IndyStar.com

July 12, 2010 - Indianapolis' suburb Fishers has been named a second time in the top 10 on Money magazine's list of Best Places to Live.

The Hamilton County town of 69,000 residents came in eighth on this year's list, after being 10th in 2008. The latest list is published in the August issue.

"This Indiana town offers a winning combination of low-cost houses (you can snag a three-bedroom for less than $150,000), easy access to the big city, and good schools," said the magazine's website. "Plus, Fishers is booming. Development abounds and fully 1,600 jobs were created here last year; major employers include Sallie Mae and medical device firm Roche Diagnostics."

The magazine ranked 746 towns with populations between 50,000 and 300,000, narrowing the list based on criteria such as housing prices, schools, safety,
health care and diversity. Economic factors, the website said, carried the most sway.

 

The town's unemployment rate was put at 6.2 percent by the magazine, far below the state and national averages. And Fishers' job growth rate during the past decade, at nearly 41 percent, outpaced the "Best Places" average of 15.71 percent.

"Whether it's as a homeowner or a business, it's a safe place to invest," Fishers town council president Scott Faultless said.

Faultless credited Fishers' economic resilience to a combination of public safety, schools, parks and low
taxes.

Fishers also has recently appeared on America's 25 Best Places to Move rankings by Forbes magazine in 2009 and the Best Affordable Suburbs in America list in BusinessWeek magazine in 2010.

"To me, it's a pretty good indicator that the core fundamentals are there for our community," Faultless said. Read the full article from IndyStar.com
here.

Learn more about Estridge, central Indiana's premiere builder of custom homes since 1967, here.

Indianapolis Real Estate Company Moves Forward with a New Name

Monday, April 26, 2010 by Real Estate News

Century 21 Realty Group I recently announced its transition to a new name and company: Prudential Indiana Realty Group. According to John Dick, chief executive officer of Prudential Indiana Realty Group, this transition is the best fit for the future,  "Prudential Real Estate and Relocation Services offers us global brand recognition and industry-best technology, training and relocation services. The best in Indiana real estate just got better, and our customers will surely benefit."

Watch John Dick's introduction below:



Prudential Indiana Realty GroupWhile Prudential assures Indianapolis homeowners and real estate professionals that the quality service and outstanding real estate services provided by Century 21 Realty Group I will still be an Indianapolis tradition, Indianapolis residents will need to adjust to seeing a new real estate sign around town.

Learn more about the transition.
Visit www.PrudentialIndianapolis.net to learn more.


Existing-Home Sales Rise on Home Buyer Tax Credit and Favorable Market Conditions - National Association of Realtors

Friday, April 23, 2010 by Real Estate News

Resale Homes SellingThe NAR (National Association of Realtors) releases existing-home sales for every month. March was a good month for home sales, indicating a favorable real estate market. The existing-home sales for April will be released May 24, 2010. Here's the press release on March existing-home sales: 

Existing-Home Sales Rise on Home Buyer Tax Credit and Favorable Market Conditions - National Association of Realtors
Press Release; April 22, 2010

Buyers responding to the homebuyer tax credit and favorable affordability conditions boosted existing-home sales in March, marking the beginning of an expected spring surge, according to the National Association of Realtors®.

Existing-home sales, which are completed transactions that include single-family, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops, rose 6.8 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.35 million units in March from 5.01 million in February, and are 16.1 percent above the 4.61 million-unit level in March 2009.

Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said it is encouraging to see a broad home sales recovery in nearly every part of the country, with two important underlying trends. “Sales have been above year-ago levels for nine straight months, and inventory has trended down from year-ago levels for 20 months running,” he said. 

Read the entire press release here.

Learn more about Estridge, Indianapolis' hometown builder of premiere homes and neighborhoods since 1967, here.

Triple Your Tax Credit with Estridge Homes

Tuesday, April 20, 2010 by estridge homes
Find your Estridge Tax Credit Ready Home before April 30, 2010 and enjoy up to $8,000 with the Federal Homebuyer Tax Credit, plus the opportunity to triple it with Estridge. If you are a first time home buyer, you can enjoy up to $24,000 in SAVINGS including your tax credit! Repeat home buyers can enjoy up to $19,500 in SAVINGS including your tax credit.
 
Learn more about the Federal Tax Credit from the National Association of Home Builders.


For questions, directions and more information, contact Angie, your Estridge Online Concierge, at 317.669.8619 or visit www.estridge.com today.

Find your Estridge Tax Credit Ready Home below. Click on the home image to learn more about each home's design.
 

 - TAX CREDIT READY ESTRIDGE HOME LIST -

Avon -
Whispering Pines
5885 Pine Bluff Dr.
BLC: 2959817
$345,000Broadmoor4br, 2.5ba, Open home design with loft. 3-car Garage. Tree-lined homesite.
Avon -
Whispering Pines
1309 Longleaf St.
BLC: 21013032
$325,00Spaeth3br, 2ba, Brick front RANCH, open design, finished lower level, screened porch.
Avon -
Heritage Hill
6881 Ethen Glen Dr.
BLC: 21014634
$399,900Witney4br, 3.5ba, Tudor style exterior. Gourmet kitchen, main level master, 3-car Garage.
Brownsburg -
Hession Fields
814 Settlers Walk
BLC: 21002472
$244,900Lawford

4br, 2.5ba, Flexible space for den, office or living room, lower level, NEW DESIGN.

Franklin Township - Edenwilde7658 Ockley Ln.
BLC: 21009670
$284,900Capel4br, 2.5ba, Brick home with distinctive dormers, gourmet kitchen, hardwood floors.
 Carmel -
Grandin Hall
5422 N Grandin Hall Cr.
BLC: 21005605
$729,900Wentworth4br, 4.5ba, Estridge CUSTOM home, main level master and guest suite, covered lanai.
view 945 home design informationWestfield -
Bridgewater Parks
15618 Bethpage Trail
BLC: 21011969
$374,500945a3br, 3ba, RANCH home, finished lower level w/ full bed & bath, pondview homesite.
Westfield -
Bridgewater Parks
15693 Bethpage Trail
BLC: 21014361
$389,900941d4br, 3ba, RANCH home, screened porch, finished lower level w/ full bed & bath.
Westfield -
Bridgewater Parks
15629 Bethpage Trail
BLC: 21011986
$344,900935a3br, 3ba, RANCH Home, granite, hardwood floors, finished lower level with bed & bath
Westfield -
Centennial at 146th
14924 Montclair Dr.
BLC: 21000379
$325,000Hanover4br, 2.5ba, Quaint front porch, granite countertops, hardwoods, extended garage.
Westfield -
Centennial at 146th
14731 Bixby Dr.
BLC: 21014607
$399,900Getty4br, 4.5ba, Main level master, designer kitchen, finished lower level with full bath.
Westfield -
Centennial at 146th
1320 Trescott Dr.
BLC: 21015739
$299,500935a3br, 2ba, RANCH home, gourmet kitchen with double oven, lower level, screen porch.
Westfield - Centennial Townhomes1351 Middlebury Dr.
BLC: 21016022
$254,500Duke4br, 2.5ba, 2-story Townhome, Main Level Master, granite countertops, loft.
Westfield - Centennial Townhomes1353 Middlebury Dr.
BLC: 21016022
$218,500Columbia3br, 2.5ba, 2-story Townhome, granite countertops, 2-car garage, back patio.
Westfield - Centennial Townhomes1357 Middlebury Dr.
BLC: 21002516
$234,900Emory3br, 2.5ba, 2-story Townhome, granite countertops, bonus room, front porch, back patio.

15 Tax Credit Ready Homes & $5,000 in Home Furnishings

Monday, April 12, 2010 by estridge homes
Find Your Tax Credit Ready New Home in Carmel IndianaEstridge is opening its doors - over 15 of them - Saturday April 17 and Sunday April 18 to future homeowners, guests, and everyone in between.
 
Visit any Estridge neighborhood this Saturday or Sunday between Noon and 5pm and enjoy a free home decor gift at HOMExperience, plus enter to win $5,000 in home decor and furnishings from HOMExperience if you purchase your Estridge home before December 31, 2010. CLICK HERE to learn more.
 
Find your Estridge Tax Credit Ready Home before April 30, 2010 and enjoy up to $8,000 with the Federal Homebuyer Tax Credit, plus the opportunity to triple it with Estridge. For questions, directions and more information, contact Angie, your Estridge Online Concierge, at 317.669.8619 or visit www.estridge.com today.

Find your Estridge Tax Credit Ready Home below. Click on the home image to learn more about each home's design.
 

 - TAX CREDIT READY ESTRIDGE HOME LIST -

Avon -
Whispering Pines
5885 Pine Bluff Dr.
BLC: 2959817
$345,000Broadmoor4br, 2.5ba, Open home design with loft. 3-car Garage. Tree-lined homesite.
Avon -
Whispering Pines
1309 Longleaf St.
BLC: 21013032
$325,00Spaeth3br, 2ba, Brick front RANCH, open design, finished lower level, screened porch.
Avon -
Heritage Hill
6881 Ethen Glen Dr.
BLC: 21014634
$399,900Witney4br, 3.5ba, Tudor style exterior. Gourmet kitchen, main level master, 3-car Garage.
Brownsburg -
Hession Fields
814 Settlers Walk
BLC: 21002472
$244,900Lawford

4br, 2.5ba, Flexible space for den, office or living room, lower level, NEW DESIGN.

Franklin Township - Edenwilde7658 Ockley Ln.
BLC: 21009670
$284,900Capel4br, 2.5ba, Brick home with distinctive dormers, gourmet kitchen, hardwood floors.
 Carmel -
Grandin Hall
5422 N Grandin Hall Cr.
BLC: 21005605
$729,900Wentworth4br, 4.5ba, Estridge CUSTOM home, main level master and guest suite, covered lanai.
view 945 home design informationWestfield -
Bridgewater Parks
15618 Bethpage Trail
BLC: 21011969
$374,500945a3br, 3ba, RANCH home, finished lower level w/ full bed & bath, pondview homesite.
Westfield -
Bridgewater Parks
15693 Bethpage Trail
BLC: 21014361
$389,900941d4br, 3ba, RANCH home, screened porch, finished lower level w/ full bed & bath.
Westfield -
Bridgewater Parks
15629 Bethpage Trail
BLC: 21011986
$344,900935a3br, 3ba, RANCH Home, granite, hardwood floors, finished lower level with bed & bath
Westfield -
Centennial at 146th
14924 Montclair Dr.
BLC: 21000379
$325,000Hanover4br, 2.5ba, Quaint front porch, granite countertops, hardwoods, extended garage.
Westfield -
Centennial at 146th
14731 Bixby Dr.
BLC: 21014607
$399,900Getty4br, 4.5ba, Main level master, designer kitchen, finished lower level with full bath.
Westfield -
Centennial at 146th
1320 Trescott Dr.
BLC: 21015739
$299,500935a3br, 2ba, RANCH home, gourmet kitchen with double oven, lower level, screen porch.
Westfield - Centennial Townhomes1351 Middlebury Dr.
BLC: 21016022
$254,500Duke4br, 2.5ba, 2-story Townhome, Main Level Master, granite countertops, loft.
Westfield - Centennial Townhomes1353 Middlebury Dr.
BLC: 21016022
$218,500Columbia3br, 2.5ba, 2-story Townhome, granite countertops, 2-car garage, back patio.
Westfield - Centennial Townhomes1357 Middlebury Dr.
BLC: 21002516
$234,900Emory3br, 2.5ba, 2-story Townhome, granite countertops, bonus room, front porch, back patio.

Earn Your Federal Homebuyer Tax Credit with a New Estridge Home

Tuesday, April 6, 2010 by estridge homes
Homeowners, real estate professionals Learn more about the Federal Tax Creditand Indianapolis home builders like Estridge are buzzing about the final days of the Federal Homebuyer Tax Credit. The credit, available to first time and repeat home buyers is available on homes purchased through April 30, 2010, if they close before June 30, 2010. (Learn more about the repeat home buyer tax credit from the National Association of Home Builders.)
 
At Estridge, we're excited to have opportunities for home owners to utilize the tax credit with
- New Estridge Homes Available in Avon
- New Estridge Homes Available in Brownsburg
- New Estridge Homes Available in Carmel
- New Estridge Homes Available in Franklin Township
- New Estridge Homes Available in Westfield
from $218,500 to $729,900.

View the complete list of Estridge Tax Credit Ready Homes Below. Click on the home image to learn more about each home's design.
 

 - TAX CREDIT READY ESTRIDGE HOME LIST -

Avon -
Whispering Pines
5885 Pine Bluff Dr.
BLC: 2959817
$345,000Broadmoor4br, 2.5ba, Open home design with loft. 3-car Garage. Tree-lined homesite.
Avon -
Whispering Pines
1309 Longleaf St.
BLC: 21013032
$325,00Spaeth3br, 2ba, Brick front RANCH, open design, finished lower level, screened porch.
Avon -
Heritage Hill
6881 Ethen Glen Dr.
BLC: 21014634
$399,900Witney4br, 3.5ba, Tudor style exterior. Gourmet kitchen, main level master, 3-car Garage.
Brownsburg -
Hession Fields
814 Settlers Walk
BLC: 21002472
$244,900Lawford

4br, 2.5ba, Flexible space for den, office or living room, lower level, NEW DESIGN.

Franklin Township - Edenwilde7658 Ockley Ln.
BLC: 21009670
$284,900Capel4br, 2.5ba, Brick home with distinctive dormers, gourmet kitchen, hardwood floors.
 Carmel - Grandin Hall5422 N Grandin Hall Cr.
BLC: 21005605
$729,900Wentworth4br, 4.5ba, Estridge CUSTOM home, main level master and guest suite, covered lanai.
view 945 home design informationWestfield -
Bridgewater Parks
15618 Bethpage Trail
BLC: 21011969
$374,500945a3br, 3ba, RANCH home, finished lower level w/ full bed & bath, pondview homesite.
Westfield -
Bridgewater Parks
15693 Bethpage Trail
BLC: 21014361
$389,900941d4br, 3ba, RANCH home, screened porch, finished lower level w/ full bed & bath.
Westfield -
Bridgewater Parks
15629 Bethpage Trail
BLC: 21011986
$344,900935a3br, 3ba, RANCH Home, granite, hardwood floors, finished lower level with bed & bath
Westfield -
Centennial at 146th
14924 Montclair Dr.
BLC: 21000379
$325,000Hanover4br, 2.5ba, Quaint front porch, granite countertops, hardwoods, extended garage.
Westfield -
Centennial at 146th
14731 Bixby Dr.
BLC: 21014607
$399,900Getty4br, 4.5ba, Main level master, designer kitchen, finished lower level with full bath.
Westfield -
Centennial at 146th
1320 Trescott Dr.
BLC: 21015739
$299,500935a3br, 2ba, RANCH home, gourmet kitchen with double oven, lower level, screen porch.
Westfield - Centennial Townhomes1351 Middlebury Dr.
BLC: 21016022
$254,500Duke4br, 2.5ba, 2-story Townhome, Main Level Master, granite countertops, loft.
Westfield - Centennial Townhomes1353 Middlebury Dr.
BLC: 21016022
$218,500Columbia3br, 2.5ba, 2-story Townhome, granite countertops, 2-car garage, back patio.
Westfield - Centennial Townhomes1357 Middlebury Dr.
BLC: 21002516
$234,900Emory3br, 2.5ba, 2-story Townhome, granite countertops, bonus room, front porch, back patio.

Centennial at 146th Street Neighborhood Open House

Tuesday, March 23, 2010 by Estridge Events

Centennial - Estridge Neighborhood in WestfieldNeighborhood Open House
Saturday, March 27 and Sunday, March 28
Noon to 5pm
Irvington Decorated Model Home at
1388 Somerville Drive, Westfield, IN
Call 317.669.7089 for questions or visit www.estridge.com for directions.

Enjoy refreshments, catch up on the happenings at Centennial and tour six homes & townhomes under construction.

Plus, bring this registration form and receive a certificate for a free home decor gift at HOMExperience and enter to win a $100 gift certificate to Wood Wind Golf Club in Westfield.

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Why else should you visit Centennial this weekend?

Because it’s already a busy Spring at Centennial at 146th Street in Westfield!

Over 8,000 neighborhood trees are budding, the neighbors are starting the Community Garden, the Bark Park is full of puppies ready to play, landscaping is beginning to take shape, and, most importantly, dirt is moving, and new Estridge homes are being built! View a photo tour of Centennial.

There are eight ranch and 2-story new homes and five 2-story Lockerbie Townhomes under construction at Centennial, Estridge's Westfield neighborhood!  

Stop in this weekend during the Neighborhood Open House and see what all of the excitement is about!  Plus, tour eight different Estridge luxury home designs in Westfield and witness Estridge quality throughout many different new home construction stages.

-          941A Irvington Ranch Home Decorated Model

-          Columbia Townhome Decorated Model

-          Getty 2-story Home Available for Immediate Move-in (Tax Credit Ready!)

-          Hanover Home Design at Drywall

-          Duke Townhome Under Construction

-          Columbia Townhome Under Construction

-          Amherst Townhome Under Construction

-          Emory Townhome Under Construction

Call 317.669.7089 for questions and more information about Centennial! Don't forget to bring your registration form for a free home decor gift! www.Estridge.com

Introducing the "Build Your Neighborhood" Program for Estridge Homeowners

Friday, November 6, 2009 by estridge homes

 

The Estridge Companies is proud that almost 50% of new Build Your Neighborhood at Lincolnshire in CarmelEstridge homeowners are referred by their friends and family. To us, this is the ultimate testament of our homeowners’ trust in Estridge as a builder and satisfaction with their Estridge homes and service. To share our appreciation for our homeowners’ continued trust and confidence, Estridge introduces the Build Your Neighborhood Referral Program.  The Build Your Neighborhood Program provides both you and your referrals with an appreciation gift when your friends and family choose to move to an Estridge neighborhood.

Estridge homeowners are invited to build their Estridge neighborhood by referring friends and family thinking about moving. It’s a simple process. Estridge homeowners invite their friends and family to bring the completed Build Your Neighborhood Form on their first visit to an Estridge model home. hen they begin building a new Estridge home before the end of 2009, our homeowner and their referral will receive their desired Build Your Neighborhood Appreciation Gift following home closing.

Build Your Neighborhood Appreciation Gifts

 

Big Night Out. 

Enjoy a night (or four) on the town at Indy’s finest dining establishments. Select four $125 gift cards from Mitchell’s Fish Market, Kincaid’s, Eddie Merlot, and Ruth Chris Steakhouse. 

 

Finish Your Furnishings.

Finish your home with unique home decor and furnishings with a $500 gift card to HOMExperience by Estridge.

 

Golf and Gift.

Improve your golf game with professionals from Wood Wind Golf Academy, new clubs or apparel, or simply play a few rounds with a $500 gift card to Wood Wind Golf Club.

 

Primp and Pamper.

Select your ultimate royal treatments at David & Mary Spa & Salon with a $500 gift card.   

 

Shop ‘til You Drop.

Be practical. Be frivolous. Or be both with a $500 Simon Gift Card.

 

Build Your Neighborhood at Whispering Pines in Avon
PRINT the Build Your Neighborhood Referral Form

VIEW a map of Estridge Neighborhood Locations

VISIT www.Estridge.com


Fall has arrived at Lincolnshire – a Carmel new home neighborhood by Estridge

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 by estridge homes

Browse new photos of Lincolnshire, located at 141st Street and Towne Road, to see the beautiful fall colors worn by the numerous trees throughout this premiere Estridge new home neighborhood in Carmel, Indiana.

 View Photos of Lincolnshire in the Fall
 

Or stop by the decorated model at 14135 Murphy Circle West, 46074, and take a tour of the intimate 82-homesite neighborhood with gorgeous, custom-like new homes, 2-story and ranch homes complete with gorgeous kitchens featuring granite countertops and stainless steel sinks, as well as finished lower levels and architectural details throughout the luxury home designs.

 

View Photos of this Carmel neighborhood

 

Learn more about Lincolnshire by Estridge

*Photos by Erin Hession Photography

Residential Taxes on Indianapolis Homes are Headed Down

Friday, July 17, 2009 by estridge homes

Homeowners across the state of Indiana will enjoy Carmel, Indianalower property taxes as the state has lowered residential taxes and increased commercial taxes. A large deduction for owners of Indianapolis townhomes and homes allows the tax reduction, although Indiana homeowner taxes have actually increased.

 

According to the City of Carmel newsletter:

·          A Carmel home valued at $190,200 in 2009 will pay $1,481 in property taxes, a $643 decrease over the past 10 years.

·          A Fishers home valued at $190,000 in 2009 will pay $1,645 in property taxes, a $910 decrease over the past 10 years.

 

Learn more about how residential taxes of Carmel homeowners and other homeowners around Indiana are decreasing.
 

New Photo Tours of Estridge Homes for Sale

Friday, February 6, 2009 by estridge homes

New Photo Tours for Centennial Townhomes

1356 Middlebury Drive, Westfield, IN 46074, $209,900

-          www.tourfactory.com/480330

1352 Middlebury Drive, Westfield, IN 46074, $224,900

-          www.tourfactory.com/477979

1354 Middlebury Drive, Westfield, IN 46074, $227,000

-          www.tourfactory.com/477978

 

New Estridge Ranch Home Photo Tour

1385 Trescott Drive, Westfield, IN 46074, $349,900

-          www.tourfactory.com/480334

-          in Centennial at 146th Street

Featured New Estridge Townhome – Westfield Real Estate

Thursday, January 22, 2009 by estridge partners

View all Estridge townhomes for sale on Estridge.com. Indianapolis Townhomes by Estridge

 

1326 Middlebury Drive

Westfield, IN 46074

Price: $189,900

BLC: 2869167
www.tourfactory.com/409258

 

Estridge Community: Centennial in Westfield – decorated model located off of Ditch Road, south of 156th Street.

 

View Photo Tour of this luxury new home

 

Learn more about Lockerbie Townhomes at Centennial

 

Featured Estridge Townhome Highlights:

  • 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths
  • Elegant 2-story entry
  • Private back patio off of family room
  • Large dining room
  • Gas fireplace in living room
  • Upper level laundry
  • 9’ ceilings on both levels
  • Oversized windows
  • Incredible neighborhood amenities: bark park, community garden, miles of walking trails, swimming pool, tennis and volleyball courts, sledding hill and much more!

 Gorgeous Kitchen at 1326 Middlebury Drive in Centennial Elegant dining room with bay window

 

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Go Green! Be good to your windows and the Earth!

Thursday, January 15, 2009 by estridge homes

January HOMExperience Home Decor Hint: Go natural on your windows. 
 
Natural Window Treatments in the Lockerbie Townhomes at Centennial
Natural window treatments by Lafayette Interiors in a Centennial Lockerbie Townhome model by Estridge.

 

Natural woven shades made from bamboo and other grasses beautifully compliment kitchens, breakfast rooms and other rooms in your home where filtering natural light is desired. They are reasonably priced, made from renewable resources and available in dozens of colors and styles.

 

Visit HOMExperience by Estridge for a complimentary design consultation with the Estridge Interiors team.

 

 

View past home décor and furnishing hints from the Estridge Interiors team at HOMExperience:

 

December - Holiday Décor Hint

 

November – Natural Entertainment Décor Hint

 

October – Perfectly Proportioned Rugs

 

September - Create the Right Study Space

Learn to Play Better Golf

Friday, January 9, 2009 by estridge homes

Wood Wind Golf Academy in Westfield, IndianaWood Wind Golf Club and Estridge are proud to introduce the Wood Wind Golf Academy – the newest change at Wood Wind Golf Club. This great facility is the newest on the list of improvements since Estridge began managing Wood Wind at the end of 2007.

 

Whether you are a first-time golfer or have been playing for many years, you can learn to play better golf with help from the Academy. After evaluating your current skill level and your improvement goals, the Academy team will create a personalized plan for you to play better golf, through a customized combination of:

 

INSTRUCTION ~ CLUB FITTING ~ GOLF FITNESS ~ CLUB REPAIR

 

 


Academy Grand Opening Open House
Saturday & Sunday, January 10-11
9am to 4pm
at Wood Wind Golf Club,
161st Street and Towne Road in Westfield, Indiana
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Attend the Wood Wind Golf Academy Open House and meet the PGA Professionals that make up the Academy team. Test the latest golf equipment and try TrackMan, the latest in golf technology and one of only three in the Midwest. Plus, enjoy a taste of Kelties, the in-house caterer at Wood Wind.

 

 

 

Check out the Wood Wind Golf Academy photo gallery.

Become a Wood Wind Fan on Facebook.

Where can you find Estridge online?

Wednesday, December 10, 2008 by estridge homes

Most reports regarding shopping for real estate state that between 70% to 85% of home buyers start their search on the internet or do online research at some point throughout their new home shopping. We also know that every home buyer shops differently and uses different resources. That’s why we’ve tried to develop many different places for you to find Estridge on the web.

 

Estridge - Home Builders in Indiana
Where can you learn about Estridge homes and neighborhoods? All over.

 

-   www.Estridge.com – Estridge Collections’ official website with information on Estridge history, companies, homes, neighborhoods, Estridge Design Studio at HOMExperience, lifestyle tips, photo tours of neighborhoods and homes, view home designs, learn about the surrounding communities and more. Plus, Ask Angie, the Estridge Online Concierge for assistance in finding information, relocating, scheduling appointments and more.

-   www.EstridgeCustomGalleries.com – Estridge Custom’s official website with information on Estridge Custom Galleries homes and neighborhoods, Paul E. Estridge homes, building your custom home on your own homesite, custom homes available now, and a wide library of photos to view. Use the Online Concierge chat to quickly answer all of your questions about building an Indiana custom home.

-   Blog.estridge.com – The Estridge blog –information about Indianapolis homes, Indianapolis real estate, tips on living in your home, featured Estridge homes available now, HOMExperience cooking class recipes and much more.

-   www.MyEstridgeHome.com –Extensive photo library with over 900 photos of Estridge homes, neighborhoods and HOMExperience. View photos of Estridge homes being built, custom design features and much more. MyEstridgeHome.com is also where new homeowners can create their very own Estridge home website.

-   www.TourFactory.com – View photo tours of Estridge homes available now and neighborhoods.

-   www.Facebook.com – Become a fan of The Estridge Companies on Facebook. View photo galleries and information only found on Facebook.

-   http://www.youtube.com/estridgehomes – Estridge has a YouTube channel with informational videos from the Estridge Building a Better Life DVD and photo tours of our new homes around Indianapolis.

-   Estridge Homes Available Now and neighborhoods are also found in other Indianapolis homes and home builder outlets: www.Trulia.com, www.Mibor.com, www.Homes.com, www.google.com, www.Yahoo.com, www.HomeDebut.com, www.Zillow.com, www.CraigsList.com, and more

 

Other Estridge Companies websites:

-   www.WoodWindGolf.com – Wood Wind Golf Club at 161st Street and Towne Road.

-   www.FirstSourceCap.com – FirstSource Capital is Estirdge’s inhouse mortgage lender

-   www.FirstMileUSA.com – First Mile is Estridge’s technology company that serves many Estridge neighborhoods and businesses around the greater Indianapolis area with internet, phone, cable, and security services.

Holiday Open House in Over 30 Estridge Homes Available Now!

Wednesday, December 3, 2008 by estridge homes

Looking for a new home for the holidays or gathering The Sorrento Available Home in Grandin Halldecorating ideas as you move into the new year? View a variety of new home designs from Estridge, as well as luxury Indianapolis Homes during the Estridge Holiday Open House – this weekend, December 6&7 at EVERY Estridge Neighborhood. See townhomes, 2-story and ranch homes, as well as Indiana custom homes from Estridge and Estridge Custom Galleries.



EstridgeHoliday Open House
Saturday December 6 & Sunday December 7
Noon to 6pm
Estridge Collections and Estridge Custom Homes Available Now


  

 

Gather decorating ideas from the unique home décor & furnishings in the 3 decorated Homes Available Now:

- Village of WestClay

- Reserve at Highland Green

- Edenwilde

 

Decorated Model at Anderson Hall in FishersTour over 30 luxury homes available now, plus 15 luxury model homes from Estridge Collections and Estridge Custom Galleries.

 

Click here to view a full list of Estridge Open House Homes.


Preview photo tours
of Available Homes.

Number of First-Time Home Buyers Increasing

Wednesday, November 12, 2008 by estridge partners

With such a stream of disappointing news from the media, it is exciting to see reporting on opportunity and positive growth within the real estate industry. 
 

The recent article from the Associated Press, Number of first-time home buyers is increasing, details a growing market for Indiana home builders and real estate professionals. According to the article, the number of first time home buyers rose to 2% to 41% of all 2007 real estate transactions. Low interest rates, expanded choice and the flexibility of first time home buyers create a great market opportunity for Indianapolis townhomes and Indianapolis real estate in general.


Strengthening the confidence and knowledge of first-time home buyers, especially during a time when the media is creating doubt abouttheir investment decision, while providing outstanding service, will help develop a long term relationship with these new homeowners.

 

Read the full article: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27631021/


Number of first-time home buyers is increasing

Survey shows they are taking advantage of falling prices, interest rates

The Associated Press

updated 2:36 p.m. ET, Sun., Nov. 9, 2008

Estridge Launches new Online Tool for Homeowners

Monday, October 27, 2008 by estridge partners

MyEstridgeHome.com gives every new Estridge homeowner their own personal website that they can use to share their building experience with friends and family. People considering a new Estridge home can also search homeowner photos to find ideas and see the behind-the-scenes quality of every Estridge home.

Estridge.com

Carmel, IN October 27, 2008 – The Estridge Companies creates MyEstridgeHome.com to make it easier for homeowners to show their new home to friends and family. Each Estridge homeowner gets their own website where they can upload and share pictures of their home during construction. As photos are added the site is automatically updated to show the home’s progress. Their friends and family simply need to visit their website to see the new pictures.

“Homeowners visit the construction sites every day to watch the progress of their new home. We wanted to give them a tool to share this with their friends and family. It’s also a great tool for the Estridge team to show progress of the home construction to homeowners who are moving from out of town.” – Scott Comer, Vice President of Internal Operations

In addition to individual homeowner websites, MyEstridgeHome.com also provides the ability to search and view photos uploaded by Estridge and Estridge homeowners. This gives visitors the opportunity to see many different Estridge homes and designs, as well as see homes under construction, which isn’t often available to the public.

“MyEstridgeHome is a great tool for our homeowners, as well as those looking for a new home or even decorating ideas. With so many homebuyers beginning their search online, our goal is provide as much information as possible. Often homeowners don’t have a lot of exposure to new homes under construction, except in the neighborhoods. Our website gives them the opportunity to see the home designs at all stages – from construction to complete and fully decorated.” – Mary Catharine Grau, Director of Marketing

On MyEstridgeHome.com, web users can find over 700 pictures of Estridge model homes, homes under construction and homes available now, and more photos are added for every home that is built.

For additional information about Estridge Homes or MyEstridgeHome.com, contact Mary Catharine Grau or visit Estridge.com.

About Estridge:

The Estridge Companies is comprised of a family of companies with the sole focus of building the finest homes and neighborhoods in the Indianapolis area. Estridge was started in 1967 as a custom home builder and has built over 7,000 homes in the past 40 years. Estridge currently

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