Year end sales data for Fishers shows the average sale price of a home for the year was $241,095. The highest sales price was $4,500,000 and the low was $25,311. The average days on market was 91 and the the sales price to list price increasedto 96.16%. There were 1,449 homes sold 2011.
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The "Top 25 Suburbs for Retirement" list assembled by Forbes.com includes suburbs from 22 different states, with Indiana being one of three states that had two suburbs make the cut; Fishers and Munster, IN.
In compiling this list, Forbes.com considered suburbs that are less than 25 miles from the center of a big city and have an average home price under $400,000. Additional factors used in the decision were cost of living, tax climate for retirees, availability of hospitals and higher education, crime rates, air quality, and transportation options back to the big city.
"Unsurpassed quality of life is something we strive for in Fishers," said Fishers Town Council Vice President Michael Colby. "Being recognized on this list is yet another wonderful accomplishment for the town."
Though the list itself was unranked, Fishers was recognized as having the lowest crime rate of the 25 suburbs included. Cost of living in Fishers, 10% below the national average, was also acknowledged as one of the lowest on the list and was another important feature that set Fishers apart and helped secure the top 25 spot.
"This is a great acknowledgement of the dedication the Town of Fishers has put into maintaining excellence throughout the community," said Council Member David George. "We are proud of this recognition and will continue working hard towards improving the town for our residents." Source: Town of Fishers
ZIP Codes: 46038, 46037 Location Characteristics: SPECIAL EDUCATION NOTICE: Hamilton Southeastern Schools is initiating a High Ability Program for the schools within the district. They are committed to meeting the needs, abilities, and interests of academically gifted students.
High Ability Opportunities are:
Elementary Schools (K-4) High Ability Classes - enriched and accelerated curriculum provided in a self-contained classroom. Intermediate Schools (5-6) High Ability Classes - courses are offered for acceleration, advanced rigor and enrichment Junior HIgh Schools (7-8) - students may be eligible for Honors Algebra at the 7th grade or Honors Geometry at the 8th grade level. High School (9-12) Honors, Advance Placement or Advanced College Classes (some offered for college credit) International Baccalaureate (IB) a rigourous, pre-university course of study that meets the needs of highly-motivated students in 11th and 12th grade (may also earn college credit) Dual Credit Opportunities - Allow students to earn high school and college credits simutaneously.
Fishers is a town located in Fall Creek and Delaware townships, Hamilton County, Indiana, with a population of 76,556, according to a special census conducted in 2007.[3] A suburb of Indianapolis, Fishers has grown rapidly in recent decades: about 350 people lived there in 1963, 2,000 in 1980, and only 7,200 as recently as 1990. Fishers was ranked the 24th best place to live in America by Money magazine in 2005,[4] 33rd in 2006,[5] and 10th in 2008.[6] In 2009, Fishers was named America's best affordable suburb by BusinessWeek.[7] In 2010, Fishers was ranked eighth in the best places to live according to Money Magazine.[8]
Fishers has three annual festivals: the Fishers Freedom Festival, the Flavor of Fishers, and the Fishers Renaissance Faire
As of the census of 2000, there were 37,835 people, 14,044 households, and 10,294 families residing in the town. The population density is 1,744.3 people per square mile. There are 15,241 housing units at an average density of 702.7/sq mi.
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
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 Indiana Association of Realtors - 2005-2008 Director Indiana Real Estate Independent Brokers Association - 2007 President Hamilton County Board of Realtors - 2007 Chair Metropolitan Indianapolis Board of Realtors Board of Directors - 2008-2010 MIBOR Board of Directors - Treasurer-Elect 2011 Professional Standards Committee - 2002-2007 MLS Policy Committee - 2003-2007 Finance Committee - 2005-2007 National Association of Realtors - Member ASP – Accredited Staging Professional CRS - Certified Residential Specialist e-PRO - Certified Internet Real Estate Professional CSP – Certified New Home Sales Professional CRMS – Certified Residential Marketing Specialist CCPS – Certified Corporate Property Specialist
REAL - Real Estate Academy of Leadership Graduate
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