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Archive for November, 2007

SandHill Cranes in Danville

November 30th, 2007 categories: Danville Real Estate, Living in Indy

Sandhill Cranes

It’s that time of year again!!
Did you look up in the sky and see them?
Did you hear their noise?
Did you see the little red caps?

Boy, you have to look really high in the sky as they fly past!

Noooo. It wasn’t Santa and his reindeer; it was the annual Sandhill Crane migration!

Each fall, the sandhill cranes leave their breeding grounds in Alaska or Northern Canada and head south to southern United States or Mexico. Tens of Thousands Sandhill Cranes make this migration. Hendricks County is fortunate to be just 2 hours south of the Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area. This wildlife preserve is over 8,000 acres of marshes and wetlands. Each year, the Sandhill Cranes start their migration from Mid September through December and peak around mid November. They stop along the way at harvested fields, wetlands, and marshes.

The Sandhill Cranes are the largest type of cranes in the United States. Although there are 15 different species of crane around the world, only two are native in North America – the Sandhill Crane, and the whooping crane. Standing three to four feet high they have a wing span of six feet. The Sandhill Cranes mate for life, with the pair and their off spring migrating south together. The young cranes grow an inch a day and reach full size in only nine weeks. Cranes are considered the most accomplished dancers in the animal kingdom (the long legs probably help).

According to the Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area, the migration count for the morning of 11/20/07 was 13,846 sandhills and 1 whooping crane! Generally early morning is the best time to spot them. This morning I heard the racket first. It sounded like the roar at a football game! It took awhile for them to come into sight, but there they were – high in the sky flying in a V formation. They tend to fly in circles letting the drifters catch up. Great masses of birds so high I was afraid they would tangle with the airplane traffic!

It is good to know that Hendricks County air space is used for more than the just the Indianapolis Airport. So next time you hear an unfamiliar racket high in the sky, look up! Next time, it may even be reindeer!

Written by Linda Sandlin

Tags: SandHill+Cranes, Danville+Indiana

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Indianapolis Real Estate and Business News

November 23rd, 2007 categories: Indianapolis Real Estate News, Indy Market Trends

Real Estate and Business News for Indianapolis ~ Nov. 18–23. 2007

Business Park The Legends District SoDo – While the South side of Downtown Indianapolis is ripe for a facelift and expansion of the city, will the incentives be too costly to carry through with the project known as The Legends District SoDo? Read More

I personally love the project idea, while I do have to admit, I am not sure how many more condos the city needs. There are currently 371 condos available in Center Township.

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More on Property Taxes:

Property Taxes will be a continuing issue during this years Legislative Session. Hearings on Gov. Daniels property tax reform plan will begin in Indianapolis Property Tax December. Read More

Meanwhile, Senate Bill 21 is being introduced as an alternative to the property tax rebate. The bill offers a credit instead of the widely criticized rebate. Read More

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Active Adult and Senior Housing:

Master Plan Noblesville continues single family home expansion as the Plan Commission approved a proposal for residential development focused on the housing needs of empty nesters, or Active Adults. Read More

The Bradford Group is seeking zoning from Hancock County for a retirement community on the eastside of McCordsville. The project, known as Copper Leaf, would be an all inclusive retirement community designed for the Active Adult lifestyle with a 9 hole golf course, shopping and dining.

Copper Leaf will also offer assisted living facilities and Hospice care. I love the concept of people being allowed to “age in place”, as the president of The Bradford Group so eloquently states it.

As our population ages, communities like Copper Leaf will be highly sought after. Read More

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Investing in Indianapolis

Is Indianapolis a good city to invest in? Blue Real Estate, a Beverly Hills, California based investment company believes so. In the last year they have purchased about 1.7 million square feet of property in Indianapolis worth $110 million. Find Out Why Investment Return

The housing rental market is also on the upswing. Due in part to the rise in foreclosures and the tightening of lending standards, more people are renting instead of buying. Read More Here

This is a great article with a positive outlook for the future economic condition of the Indianapolis real estate market.

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This is not intended to be a complete update of business or real estate news in Indianapolis.

Tags: Indianapolis+Real+Estate, Indianapolis+business

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Downtown Indianapolis Skyline

November 21st, 2007 categories: Indy Photo Spot

This picture was taken from the top of Lockerbie Glove Condos, while showing clients the rooftop. They have a grill and seating up top with a magnificent view of the city. Indianapolis Skyline Sign up here to get your daily feed of Indy Real Estate Talk by email.

Tags: Downtown+Indianapolis, Photos

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Rick’s - Go for the View, Come Back for the Food

November 15th, 2007 categories: Eagle Creek Real Estate, Indy Places

Rick’s Cafe Boatyard is a favorite of many, including myself. My most recent visit was with a client after we had closed on his home. I am always confident the food and service will exceed my expectations.

Whether you want fresh seafood, which they fly in daily or a great steak, Rick’s Cafe Boatyard serves the finest. They also have an excellent lunch menu, which makes it a great place for business luncheons.

The view and ambience can’t be beat. Take an afternoon or warm evening and enjoy the tranquility of outdoor dining and the view of Eagle Creek Reservoir.

Ricks Cafe Boatyard Eagle Creek