Sales data from 04/01/2011 to 04/31/2012 shows that the real estate market for the Carmel area remains steady. The average sales price of a property sold in Carmel was $310,945. The average days on market was98. The sales price to list price was 95.50%. There were 1,442 homes sold in the Carmel area and as of 04/31/2012 there were 753 active listings.
ZIP Codes: 46032, 46033 Location Characteristics: Carmel voted #14 best place to live by CNN Money Magazine. Carmel Utilities received water quality awards from the Indiana Department of Health. City's annual Arbor Day program won International Society of Arborculture's highest award - the Gold Leaf Award. The Keystone Parkway project received an Engineering Excellence Award from the American Council of Engineering Excellence.
Carmel is a city in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States located immediately north of Indianapolis, Indiana. The population was 79,191 at the 2010 census. As of the census of 2000, there were 37,733 people, 13,597 households, and 10,564 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,118.4 people per square mile. There were 14,107 housing units at an average density of 792.0/sq mi. The city of Carmel has been recognized with numerous awards and ratings for its programs and services.
The U.S. Conference of Mayors awarded the "Climate Protection Award" to Carmel for its roundabout program and other environmental initiatives. The League of American Bicyclists designated Carmel a Bicycle Friendly Community at the bronze level — an award presented to communities with remarkable commitments to bicycling.
Carmel Schools were rated in the top ten for Americans best schools for your housing dollars by Forbes.
Carmel recently completed construction of Carmel Monon Community Center, a 161-acre park featuring natural wetlands, lagoon, boardwalk and four miles of trails,as well as $118 million concert hall "The Palladium" at the Center for Performing Arts.
The Palladium at the Center for Performing Arts is 1,600-seat, 151,000 sq ft state-of-the-art concert hall located in Carmel, Indiana.
The Palladium opened on January 29, 2011 and today serves as a venue for various local and world-renowned musical concerts and performances. The four-fronted, symmetrical design of The Palladium, massed around the domed central space of the 'single room' concert hall was inspired by Andrea Palladio's Villa Capra, "La Rotonda" (1566). The Palladium is based upon the traditional 'shoe box' shape concert hall with high ceilings and massive, sound-reflecting walls. The facility also features a limestone façade and moveable panels that can adjust the acoustics of the main hall.
Janet was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. She transferred to Indianapolis, with her husband, in 1988. She has truly grown to love the Midwest. She has two boys, Hoosier born, attending Carmel High School & Butler University.
“Indianapolis has so much to offer its residents. The economy is strong and growing! The housing is affordable and the schools are wonderful. It is a safe, clean, friendly city. We have every professional sports team, wonderful museums and parks. It is a great place to raise a family!”
Janet has been actively selling Real Estate for over 18 years and continues to build strong client relationships. Her desire to understand and fulfill her clients needs continues to drive her success.
Education
B.S. from the University of California at Davis Real Estate Salesperson since 1989
Real Estate/Professional Affiliations - Awards
Women's Council of Realtors - Indianapolis Chapter Realtor of the Year - 2007 Hamilton County MIBOR Realtor of the Year - 2005 Independent Real Estate Broker of the Year - 2002 Five Star Real Estate Agent - 2011 Indiana Association of Realtors - 2005-2014 Director Indiana Real Estate Independent Brokers Association - 2007 President Hamilton County Board of Realtors - 2007 Chair Metropolitan Indianapolis Board of Realtors Board of Directors - 2008-2012 MIBOR Board of Directors - Treasurer 2012 Professional Standards Committee - 2002-2007 MLS Policy Committee - 2003-2007 Finance Committee - 2005-2012 Finance Committee - Chair - 2012 National Association of Realtors - Member ABR- Accredited Buyer Representative ASP – Accredited Staging Professional AHWD - At Home with Diversity CRS - Certified Residential Specialist CDPR - Ceritfied Distressed Property Representative e-PRO - Certified Internet Real Estate Professional CSP – Certified New Home Sales Professional CRMS – Certified Residential Marketing Specialist CCPS – Certified Corporate Property Specialist SFR - Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource Certification SRES - Seniors Real Estate Specialist
REAL - Real Estate Academy of Leadership Graduate
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