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School & Community
Info - of the Communities We Service
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Carmel |
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- Carmel is a city located
in Hamilton County, directly north of Indianapolis. The cities population
is approximately 40.000, with more than 180,000 residents in Hamilton County.
Carmel is a dynamic bordering city that has retained and attracted exceptional
businesses with its dedication to planned growth. It is able to provide
small-town comfort amidst big-city opportunities and is well know for it
quality school system, its neighborhoods and its strong sense of community.
- City Of Carmel,
Indiana
- Carmel Clay School
District
- Carmel Chamber of
Commerce
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Fishers is a growing community with
a strong history of family values and successful businesses. Located in
Southeastern Hamilton County just north and east of Indianapolis, major
transportation routes, such as I-465 and I-69, make Fishers a very convenient
place to live and do business. Indianapolis International Airport can be
reached in 30 minutes. Cincinnati, Louisville and Chicago are all within 180
miles of Fishers. Residents are pleased with the high quality of academic
education offered by the Hamilton Southeastern Schools. Recreation and leisure
abound with seven parks, walking paths, several golf courses, community pools,
a new state of the art YMCA, and a youth sports organization. Nearby Geist and
Morse Reservoirs provide convenient access to water recreation.
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Geist |
Geist is an 1800-acre lake built
for a water supply reservoir for Indianapolis. During the summer there is
very heavy pleasure boat and sailboat traffic on the weekends, which can play
havoc with the fishermen and turn the normally cloudy lake into a muddy lake in
places. The water level is kept stable when possible. There are numerous coves
and points that hold fish, in addition to the weeds. The lake is almost
surrounded with boat docks and artificial sea walls made of concrete or riprap.
There is an excellent population of largemouth bass, with 3-5 lb. fish caught
routinely and 6-7 lb. fish caught frequently. There are many local club
tournaments held here and several Open Team Tournaments. |
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Noblesville |
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Residents and visitors alike find
Noblesville, Indiana to be a whole life community: a place where people can
grow up, pursue careers, purchase homes, raise a family and retire, all within
the same community. Noblesville remains a community that preserves and protects
its rich historical roots. This is evident in the upkeep of the downtown
buildings and the preservation of brick streets in the neighborhoods around
downtown. The population in 2000 was 28,590, an increase of 62% from 1990. This
continuing trend speaks volumes of the quality of life and livability that our
citizens have worked so hard to achieve and maintain. The 2000 census data
notes the median age of residents in Noblesville to be 33 years old. This
indicates that the mix of families within Noblesville includes both
multi-generation families as well as those that have recently chosen
Noblesville as their home.
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Westfield |
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The Town of Westfield is located
just north of Indianapolis, Indiana in one of the fastest growing counties
in the United States. The Westfield Town Council strives to keep taxes low,
create a sense of community and provide for the needs of our citizens. Our Town
Council is actively seeking solutions to meet the challenges of our growing
community in 2004 and the future.
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Zionsville |
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On the northwestern fringe of
Indianapolis,
a mere twenty minutes from the downtown area, lies the quaint and quiet village
of Zionsville. Zionsville is one of the few towns in the United States that has
preserved its brick main street. Zionsville offers easy access to the services
of a major metropolitan area, while maintaining its distinctive country village
charm and quality of life. The population of Zionsville is approximately 8,775
(2000 Census). Zionsville recreational facilities include six parks, hiking
trails, riding stables, baseball diamonds, basketball courts, tennis courts,
volleyball courts, soccer fields, picnic areas, children's playgrounds and a
public golf course.
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About Appraisals >Three Caballeros
When you buy a house or refinance your present home, your lender will ask you to pay for an appraisal to help ensure that the sales price and mortgage amount is consistent with the property's market value. The appraiser will look for "three caballeros" or three "comparables" -- homes that are very similar to the one you are buying -- and will make adjustments to reflect the differences between the properties.
Housing patterns tend to be homogenous, meaning that homes worth $300,000 are usually located in $300,000 neighborhoods. It is important for properties to be within the general pricing patterns of their neighborhoods because over-valued homes, even if they are exceptional, are sometimes difficult to sell at full market price.
This is not the only factor considered in determining the worth of a property, but it is an important one. The buyer or seller may view the property as a home or an investment, but lenders view it in a completely different way. To a lender, property means security in the event a borrower fails to repay a mortgage. Therefore, lenders must know real estate values in order to limit their risks.
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Which home is considered the ultimate in California craftsman-style architecture?
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Located in Pasadena, the Gamble House, built in 1908 by Charles and Henry Greene, is a National Historic Home open to visitors.
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