Hendricks County Holiday Gift Ideas

If you’re having trouble figuring out what to buy for those hard-to-shop for people on your list, here are a few Hendricks County retailers with some great gift ideas!

Whether you’re shopping for your spouse, significant other, niece, nephew or your parents, these Hendricks County holiday gift ideas could win you a hug.

1. Gallery On the Square in Danville

Indiana artisan Kathyrn Rodenbach creates these unique Junk Fairies – suitable for every member of your family!

A Junk Fairy is made mostly of recycled and vintage material. These found object folk art fairies are the perfect gift for the environmentally conscious person in your life! Each fairy is one-of-a-kind, with a unique name and a biography attached to a vintage playing card.

Junk Fairies can be customized! They start at $25.

2. Artistic Designs Gallery in Brownsburg

You can buy some amazing glass blown ornaments made by local artist Lisa Pelo.

She makes a number of amazing glass pieces she makes at her shop, Hot Blown Glass, in Clayton. These ornaments come in various colors, shapes and sizes. The ornaments range in price from $15-$22. 

In addition to Artistic Designs Gallery, Lisa's work can also be found at other local retailers within the county including Bread Basket Cafe & Bakery in Danville and Finer Things and Frazee Gardens in Brownsburg.

3. Younique Culture in Plainfield 

Find an assortment of unique women's clothing and accessories, and vintage home décor!

The competitively priced boutique shops local, when possible, by using local vendors for scarves, candles, jewelry, the United State of Indiana clothing line and Ambre Blends.

4. Cunningham Restaurant Group

Hendricks County has a number of fantastic restaurants, but the most versatility for your buck goes to the Cunningham Restaurant Group.

The local chain began in 1997 with its signature location Boulder Creek Dining Company in Brownsburg. The group also owns Charbonos in Avon and Stone Creek in Plainfield.

Sectrets of Top Selling Real Estate Agents

When you’re looking to buy or sell a Hendricks County home, you want to work with top selling real estate agents. Your home is likely one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make and it is important top professionals handle it.

The Castetter Group is listed in the top 1% of agents in Hendricks County on closed sales volume. We are proud of that distinction. We think you’ll find our strategy and work ethic is what sets us apart.

As a group of top selling real estate agents, we’d like to share what sets us apart from the rest:

1.     We believe that real estate is a local business. We specialize in selling homes in a specific area; Hendricks and West and Northwest Marion Counties. This allows our team to truly be experts in our market area.

Being experts in our market area allows us to stay up-to-date on what’s happening in the area in terms of real estate marketing, including where prices are now, where they are trending and other important information you should be aware of in your real estate transaction.

2.     We pay attention to every detail. Top selling real estate agents leverage tools and technologies, reads the fine print and works hard to make sure your home is in top selling condition.

One of the most often under valued assets to home sales is the staging process. A common myth many sellers believe is that their house doesn’t need staged. We recommend you at least get a consultation because buyers can tell the difference between a staged home and one that is not. A home that shows well, sells well.

3.     Our track record of happy clients. With more than 21 years in the real estate business, we’ve had the privileged of working with a long list of satisfied customers. We truly believe our track record speaks for itself.

Let the top selling real estate agents at The Castetter Group be the reason your home sells. Contact us today at (317) 414-1117 or chris@thecastettergroup.com.

But my house appraised for....

As a real estate agent in the Avon Indiana market, my team and I frequently hear from a home seller a reaction similar to this statement. "What do you mean that my house is worth $189,900! It "appraised" for $229,000 two years ago!"

Here is the professional lowdown on this scenario: When a homeowner is doing a refinance to lower their interest rate with a bank or mortgage company, generally an appraiser is going to appraise the home for an amount that will reflect a 20% (or higher) loan to value in order to obtain the refinance business. (I've seen this happen countless times over the years).

The fact is, if you mess with comparable sales and numbers long enough, you can entertain a value either high or low. If you obtained a high appraisal from your lender and were able to achieve a lower interest rate, then everyone involved at that time wins; the bank, the investor, the appraiser and most importantly, YOU.

However, there is a difference between "Appraised" value and "Market" value.

Market value= what the market today will pay for your real estate based on many variables. Variables such as condition, location, updates, how well it's been maintained, curb appeal, cleanliness, upgrades, neighboring sales and local economic conditions.

Having a "local" Realtor who is full time and has a good pulse on current market conditions is key to assisting you in pricing your home right at the beginning of listing your home.

It is always a good idea to interview thoroughly at least two or three top real estate agents when preparing to list your property for sale. Ask tough questions, do your homework, ask for references, review their resume and check out their web site and reviews. www.chriscastetter.com

Remember, an appraisal and a comparative market analysis (CMA) are both "opinions." Zero in on the numbers, the statistics and make certain that the data truly supports a realistic market value. If you are looking for a top real estate agent to represent you in your next move, please consider contacting Chris Castetter at chris@thecastettergroup.com or 317-414-1117.

Chris Castetter
The Castetter Group
Top Realtor Hendricks County Indiana

How do I make a home ready to sell in Avon Indiana?

The Oaks Of Avon is a fabulous place to call home especially at this cheerful cul-de-sac setting. If you are looking to buy or sell real estate in Avon, Indiana then please take a closer look at this home priced in the mid to upper $200's. This link will take you to a full detail page provided by realtor.com www.realtor.com

This Estridge built two story features a finished basement, an open concept floor plan, new roof, new granite counter tops and stainless appliances, four bedrooms, two offices a 3 car garage and so much more. Contact Realtor, Chris Castetter for a private showing or for more details. 

chris@thecastettergroup.com or call 317-414-1117.

Chris Castetter is associated with F.C. Tucker and is a top selling agent in Hendricks County Indiana. Chris sells homes in Plainfield, Danville, Avon, Brownsburg and all of Hendricks County. Searching for a Top Selling Agent, then call Chris!

"SHIFT" is the buzz word

The Hendricks County real estate market is definitely heating up!

We are seeing a major "SHIFT" in the marketplace with homes selling very fast "with multiple offers." As mentioned in a recent blog post, "inventory is at an all time low." In fact, most homes and neighborhoods are showing signs of appreciation, which has been pretty stagnate over the last several years here in Avon, Plainfield and all surrounding communities.

If you are considering selling your home in Hendricks County, now is the time act! For a complimentary market analysis, just contact me at chris@thecastettergroup.com or call or text (317) 414-1117.
I have specialized in selling homes in Hendricks County Indiana since 1994. Click here for more details www.chriscastetter.com

Are you one of the many home buyers that has lost out recently on a home due to multiple offers? If so, be prepared for the next one. Make sure that your pre-approval letter is up to date (current). Make certain that you and your Real Estate Agent are watching the market feverishly preparing for the next new listing that hits the market.

If you are seeking to purchase a home now or in the coming weeks, we welcome the opportunity to share with you about our exclusive buyer representation services and how we can help you to get into your new home!

Avon Indiana Real Estate - Chris Castetter

Hello friends and neighbors in Avon,

WOW! The 2014 real estate market has proven to be a very robust and busy market for us here locally.
We are experiencing is a low inventory of available homes for sale in Avon as well as all of Hendricks County.

Over the past 30 days many homes have been selling in one week or less! Currently, there are 358 active homes for sale in Avon and an additional 77 under contract (pending sale). This is a great start to the 2014 real estate market for those of us who make a profession out of selling homes and representing buyers and sellers full time!

When our local housing market excels, everyone wins! The banks, the buyer, the seller, the home improvement stores, the furniture stores, the lawn and garden stores and more! It's sort of a ripple effect and keeps our Hendricks County economy healthy.

The Castetter Group Real Estate Team is proudly associated with The F.C. Tucker Company in Avon. We service home buyers and home sellers in Avon, Plainfield, Danville, Brownsburg, and all of Hendricks County. Learm more about us by visiting here www.chriscastetter.com or calling (317) 414-1117

We are happy to provide you with honest, accurate and precise data about the current real estate market and housing trends.