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15029 Ascot Hills Drive, Carmel Just reduced to $639,900!! MLS #2805310 Beautiful private setting near Village Farms. Stately home on 1.75 acres surrounded by mature trees and close to nearby horse farms. Enjoy large flexible spaces for family and friends. Home offers detailed wood trim, over 4400 sq.ft., 2 masonry woodburning frplcs in Grt Rm & lower level Family Rm with wet bar. 4 large bedrooms include a mstr suite w/raised ceiling, bath and walkin closet. Minutes from Clay Terrace, restaurants, and schools. A few steps to the Monon! Contact me for your own private showing! (317) 216-3607

The National Association of REALTORS recently released its annual Profile of Buyers' Home Feature Preferences. The study takes a look at what features in a home are most important to buyers. Buyers of homes from late 2005 to early 2007 were surveyed and asked to rate the features they desired in a home. The survey also asked buyers about any home improvement projects they did in the first three months after buying. The most desired features were central air conditioning, an over-sized garage, a walk-in closet and a backyard or play area. Studies like this can be extremely helpful for sellers, especially sellers who are having trouble getting an offer on their home. By knowing what buyers are most looking for, the seller can make adjustments to their own home, in hopes of making their own home as attractive as possible. To view more of the survey, visit http://www.mibor.com/pdfs/Profile2007.pdf .

Looking for something to do this weekend? Get out of the cold and wet weather of March and get a taste of Spring at the 50th Annual Indiana Flower and Patio Show. The show will be held at the Indiana State Fairgrounds from March 8-16. The show is open Monday-Saturday, 10 am-9 pm and Sunday, 10 am-6 pm. Adults are $10 and kids 12 and younger are free. This year's theme is "A Red Carpet Affair" and the participating landscapers have designed gardens based on their favorite films. For more information, check out their website at http://www.indianaflowerandpatioshow.com/ .