Enjoy the charm of the original Capilano subdivision – stately homes situated amidst billowing mature trees and lush landscaping.  From the curb of this particular wooded cul-de-sac, your eyes are swept up the drive, past the dazzling perennial flower beds and accent shrubs, to the magnificent stone front porch. 

As you pass through the double entry, the original slate floor of the foyer immediately defines the elegant nature of this home.  Curiosity will draw you up the classic wooden rail staircase to the bedroom suites – 5 extra-large bedrooms with 3 full baths & closet-designs  that will simply amaze you! 

Hurrying back down to the foyer, you see the formal living room to the right with it’s charming window seat – bringing your attention to the impressive casement windows which you will find throughout the home … to the left, the formal dining room showcases its’ original chandelier.

The kitchen’s solid countertops & convenient pantry may cause you to hesitate with appreciation, but the view from the breakfast nook out onto the deck will lure you outside to the beautiful wooded lot.  Or maybe you will continue on to the adjoining Family Room to linger by the cozy fireplace.  But don’t miss the Rec. Room through the French doors – what would you use this for?  So many possibilities!  A Second Family Room? Play area? a Bedroom? an Office?  an Exercise Room?

Truly a great find in Capilano – Call your Cathy Russell Team Buyer Specialist to schedule a private showing today!

Paying attention to how your home will appear to others will help you sell your home

If you are trying to sell a home in today’s market there are a few things to keep in mind that will help your home stand apart from the pack.  Prioritize and analyze what will fit in your budget and take the steps necessary to make your home show well and appeal to prospective buyers.

• Fresh & Clean: Inspect your home inside and out. Does it need a coat of paint? A fresh coat of paint will always be recouped in the sale of a home and is well woth the cost.  Does it look clean and tight?  Pack up the mess, the more clutter free a home the better it will show.  Likewise an empty house shows better.

• Curb appeal: Pay attention to your home as if you were a potential buyer.  Is it inviting?  Clean?  Shore up your landscaping, make sure that your lawn is green and well-kept, that your flower beds are weeded and mulched, and that the exterior of your house is clean and respectable.

• Inspection: There will be a home inspection completed by the buyer be prudent and do one yourself.  Attend to items that could possibly hold up the sales process.

• Best areas of a home to update and remodel? The Master Bathroom and the Kitchen.  Don’t spend the money to gut and redo your entire home but remodeling the master bath and kitchen areas of your home will make your home more appealing and grab a buyer’s eye.

• Evaluate: Are the remodel/updates going to net you more than you are putting into them?  It is very important in the ned to pay attention to your local market and make the improvements that will help you not hurt you.  If you are not going to get the money back that you are intending to put into your home don’t do the changes.  Do the low-cost improvements and make do by making your home clean in its appearance.

Check out YahooRealEstate.com for more information and ways to sell your home.

Convenient to Crawfordsville, Lebanon, & Indianapolis!

Wonderful, newer home with almost 2000 square feet – PLUS a FULL basement –  featuring 4 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, and plenty of storage.  All appliances, including washer/dryer.  Entertain in the formal dining room or living room … or maybe you’d like to grab a quick snack in the breakfast nook & cozy up next to the handsome fireplace in the family room!

Enjoy the outdoor view from the comfort of the sunroom, or relax out on the stone patio closer to nature.  Great 1.58 acre country lot with beautiful landscaping, a shed to store your mower & gardening tools, FENCED w/dog run & plenty of trees already planted!  Play equipment & basketball goal.

So much potential in this school district is hard to find.

East side of Lafayette – close to interstate, shopping, and new hospital!

Stunning ranch home featuring over 3000 SF, 4 Bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, breakfast nook w/bay window, formal dining room, spacious living room w/bow window, Family Room w/ fireplace, custom hickory kitchen cabinets, and a 12 x 22 Sunroom with new Berber carpet.

Other areas of interest include: ceramic tiled foyer, natural woodwork, Pella windows, new water heater, solid 6-panel wood doors throughout, cable, and kitchen has optional electric/gas for stove.  The full masonry fireplace in Family Room offers a Buck Stove insert for complete home heating if desired. 

Almost 1800sf basement offers additional 900sf finished living area with new Berber carpet, excellent lighting, and raised ceiling.  Another 900sf is a wonderful shop area with convenient electric outlets, lighting, and cabinets.

The front yard has beautiful landscaping.  The backyard features a large 18 x 36 inground swimming pool with new liner, new Jacuzzi pump, and sparkling water!  The setting is very private due to the lot having a deep ravine in back.  The back yard is nicely landscaped with many perennials, extra sitting areas around the pool, and a small waterfall.  Backyard is also fenced in for your safety and others.  The roof is all new with designer shingles.

This exceptional home truly has a lot to offer with it’s many amenities – perfectly designed for entertaining and daily activities.  Call today for your private showing!

Make a change – move to Lake Shaffer. Spend the rest of your life doing what you like best – fishing, boating, water sports! If it’s lakefront property you want – this is it. A great open concept, 2 BR home overlooking Bedford Bay on Lake Shaffer is waiting for you. A very nice home with a white picket fence and beautiful perennial flowers and tasteful landscaping is pleasant to the eye.  There is a 2-car detached garage.  A new well has been drilled, the hi-efficiency furnace, air conditioner, and water heater are only 2 years old. A Kinetco water filtration system is installed. Year-round living on Lake Shaffer – fish ’til you are tired of fishing. Spend countless days on the large patio overlooking the bay – plenty of room for entertaining family and friends.  Or, just sit back and enjoy the sunsets!!! 45 ft. of water frontage comes with the home. Life is good on Lake Shaffer!!        

Home is complete ex. grading, landscaping, cement work.

New Construction.  This 3 bedroom 2 full bath home is waiting for your family to move into.  The awesome kitchen has a lot of cabinet space, a nook and tile flooring.  The half wall between the kitchen and great room gives a friendly feeling to the space.  In the master bedroom there is a spacious walk in closet and full bath.  This intimate family home is waiting for you.

Your executive retreat nestled in the woods. Beautiful home in a relaxed/ wooded setting. Hardwood floors, 2- story cathredal ceilings in family room w/stone FP. Home warranty available.

If you want serenity, woods, wildlife AND a large home with a walk-out basement, this is it.  First impression as you ascend the driveway through the woods is the beauty of the landscaping and you anxiously want to see what the inside has to offer.  Walking up to the home on the brick sidewalk, you enter the foyer with the glamour of a slate floor, you instantly feel the warmth.  When you see the family room, you are taken away.  Cathedral ceilings, wood floors with stone fireplace nestled between two large windows and an unusual wood plank ceiling.  Now you see the open concept being offered and glance toward the formal dining room and kitchen, you also notice the windows, so many windows.  The office/sunroom is off the kitchen and has an outside exit to the deck overlooking the ravine. Your eyes wonder back to the kitchen – more wood floors, center island, built-in refrigerator, the sink overlooking the woods and a large pantry.  Climbing the stairs, you will notice the beautiful stained bannister and the uniqueness of the stairs and upstairs hallway.  The large master bedroom has cathedral ceilings and a large Japenese-style shower.  The other four bedrooms are very large to accommodate your very best furniture.  Last but not least, descending to the walk-out basment by way of the curved stairway, you once again notice the openness, many more windows, and a 2nd fireplace. There is an abundance of storage space in addition to a 3+ car garage.  What a wonderful home that you could call your own!

At times it can be expensive to simply maintain the biggest asset most people will ever own: their homes. Keeping this fact in mind, here is a list of ways to increase your home’s value without breaking the bank.

• Hiring an inspector could be the most cost-effective thing you ever do. This is true if they find a small problem that could morph into something much bigger down the line, such as a termite infestation or a water leak.
• Tremendous value is added by simply painting a room.
• Energy efficient homes that feature items such as special windows and/or programmable thermostats, save you money and are a marketable asset if you do need to sell.
• Landscaping improvements in the form of large shade trees make homes more desirable. They can also cut your cooling costs up to 40%.
• Improve your home’s air quality by replacing old carpeting, or removing it entirely if you are lucky enough to have hardwood flooring underneath.
• By adding a small luxury item such as a water filtration system, you are adding value to your home and saving yourself money since you will no longer need bottled water.
• Replace old fixtures such as an old ceiling fan for a newer, more updated-looking model. It will make your home more pleasant on hot days, and will appeal to buyers if you need to sell.

Always beautiful, the following shrubs should be taken into consideration when you want to improve your home’s landscaping. These shrubs were found on almost every homestead owned by our grandparents. They have not fallen out of favor for any reason, only forgotten in the excitement that came with the many new cultivars that are now available.

• Hydrangea: Tolerant of most soil types but sensitive to drought and hot sun, this shrub has many flower colors available and the newer ‘Endless Summer’ series bloom all summer long.
• Spirea: Tolerant of most soils, these hardy deciduous shrubs come in many colors and show mounds of flowers come springtime that last all summer long.
• Lilac: Hundreds of cultivars are available, but most prefer neutral soil and some shade. Known for their heady scented flowers, they make great vase cuttings.
• Viburnum: With their beautiful springtime display, these smell wonderful and are favored by birds. If you do choose one, leave room for expansion as they tend to spread wider than their height.
• Hibiscus:  Rose-of-Sharon never disappoint with their gorgeous late-summer flowers. They are very adaptable and easy to grow.

Sale and commission subject to bank approval of short sale! Stairway off kitchen. Fifth bedroom has no closet, was used for a den. Carpet needs replaced. Great deck, gorgeous landscaping plus 2 car garage. Preapproval with offer.

What a great rural setting! Exceptional country home looking for a family. Open the front door to beautiful cherrywood floors, masonry fireplace, and cheery interior colors with open floor plan to a family friendly home with four large bedrooms, spacious closets and two and a half baths. Large master bedroom has exceptional ceramic tile bathroom, walk-in shower and heated towel bars. Retreat to the second level office, or play room, for privacy from the first floor public area. Enjoy summer evenings viewing the wildlife including many fruit trees and bushes. The attatched 2 car garage offers workshop area. This home is ready to move-in condition. Short sale subject to bank approval.