I wanted to share this blog post from Scott Agness to the Pacers.com website. I found it to be a great review about a true team without a superstar. Lets hear it Indy!!! Blue and Gold!!! In a superstar driven league, the Pacers, who pride themselves in team basketball, are one of just four teams left standing in the NBA playoffs. On Saturday night, we saw further indications of just how tight this group is. In the final seconds, with Sam Young as the foul line, the entire bench was standing,…

1.  Paint type - latex is your DIY dream because it dries quickly and washes with soap and water. Oil base dries slowly, requires a mineral spirit or turpentine for clean up - but hardens into a strong finish. Oil base tends to be the paint of choice for cabinetry and high moisture areas.

2. Sheen - flat and low luster give a…

Indiana was ranked as the best place to do …

Smokin' On The Water - BBQ Festival by the Lake Liberty May 4th and 5thwww.libertyindianalions.com/liberty_lions_club/Smoke_on_the_Water.html

College grad is back, Grandma is moving in...............  three generations under one roof.  There was a 10.5% increase in this type situation between 2007 and 2009.  A 2012 survey found that 32% of adult children expect to eventually share their house with a parent.

This type situation is quite common in other cultures, such as Asian and Latino.  The 65+ puplation is expected to double by 2060 and 61% of Americans…

They call home ownership "the American Dream"  - so if you are trying to sell your home, be sure to play up to your buyers aspirations.  Here are some interesting thoughts from Realtor Magazine:

Create vignettes:  Set a scene and define how that…

THE THIRD ANNUAL INDIANA ARTISAN MARKETPLACE

JOIN US THIS WEEKEND! Only once a year, the Indiana Artisan Marketplace brings together a majority of Indiana Artisans so you can talk with the state’s highest-quality artisans in one place, as well as taste their foods, see their exceptional talent and abilities and buy their work.

The Marketplace is at the Expo Hall at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Doors will be open this Saturday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday,…

Following is some highlights from the summary provided by the Indy Chamber about the Indianapolis Regional area....

Labor Force

The Indianapolis-MSA unemployment rate saw an increase of 0.8 percent in

January, starting the year at 8.7 percent. Marion County starts 2013 with a

rate of 9.5 percent. That is up 0.8 percent from December. The U.S.…

The IBJ (Indianapolis Business Journal) said it in big print today.

Homes in the most desirable neighorhoods are selling furiously, often in a matter of days.  Please note this is NOT all inclusive for all areas and neighborhoods.

The supply of homes has shrunk from 10 months (in 2009) to only 5 months across the Indy area. A dwindling number of owners putting homes up for sale is considered to be the catalyst.

We are hearing similar stories across the nation,…

March Madness Leads to April Activities!!

I came across these recommendations in the latest AARP magazine ( I KNOW I'm dating myself now...) and thought they were worth sharing.



Adjust your rearview mirror - tilt it up a little and it forces you to sit up straigher in order to see behind you. This can lead to less back and neck pain.  Also - if you are driving for hours, stop every couple hours to stand and stretch.  Remember your mom telling you to sit up straight?  Well, now it's all making…

Heirloom Show Indianapolis March 2nd and 3rd

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Annual Maple Syrup Festival Salem March 2nd and 3rd - sugar high!…

I am honored to stand before you today as governor of all the people of Indiana and I know that, together, we will write the next great chapter of Indiana history.

Thank you for that warm welcome. To my colleagues gathered here I say, my remarks will not be as brief as last week’s inaugural address, but your feet will be warmer!

Article V, of the Constitution of the State of Indiana provides that the Governor shall “give to the General Assembly information touching the…

Indiana Deer, Turkey &…

Eight Great Tax Breaks You Don't Want to Miss!  If you bought or sold a home in 2012......

1. Selling Price

Real estate broker’s commissions, title insurance,

legal fees, advertising costs, administrative costs and

inspection fees are selling costs and can reduce

taxable capital gain by the amount of the selling

costs. That could result in a big savings depending

on the final…

Okay, this really doesn't have anything to do with Real Estate or Indiana - but I came across this website and wanted to share it with other "readers".

Have you ever spent hours at a library or perusing through your Kindle trying to determine what might be your next choice?  I often just default to authors I know, or post on Facebook for recommendations.  I have found that my tastes don't always coincide with my…

There is snow on the ground and frigid temps - must be time for the Home Show in Indiana!  Last year, the seasons biggest snow happened during the show which dropped attendance...hopefully we've gotten that out of the way and it will be another record setting year.

Taking place again at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in the West and South Pavillions in addition to the Exposition Hall, it will feature the largest Centerpiece home ever constructed inside.  Fischer Homes…

Central Indiana RV Show Indianapolis January 12th to 20thwww.centralindianarvshow.net/



Fort Wayne  Ft. Wayne January 15th to 17th…

Most towns have Christmas light displays at various goverment or businesses that are known for their displays.  Below is a list of ambitious private homeowners who have gone above and beyond the call of Christmas duty.  They even have websites about their displays.  These cover most of the state - so one of these clear nights coming up - toss the kids in the car (in their pajamas) and go check them out!…