In preparation for Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis, IN, the downtown was transformed into a family friendly Super Bowl Village. For 10 days leading up to the big game, there was a three-block interactive festival of football. Some of the activities included concerts, a Fandome (complete with full-body gaming on Kinect for Xbox 360), zipline, food, ice sculpting and so much more.

As Indiana’s largest city and capital, Indianapolis has a diversified economy, contributing to the fields of education, health care, and finance. Tourism is also a vital part of the economy of Indianapolis, and the city plays host to numerous conventions and sporting events. Of these, perhaps the most well known is the annual Indianapolis 500.

Indianapolis’ housing market provides affordability with diverse employment opportunities that attracts job seekers. This tends to keep demand for housing higher than other areas. The recession took its toll on the population growth in Indianapolis, as well household mobility. Indianapolis’ housing market will see only slight price declines while the national market works its way back to stability. Similarly, price growth will resume a sustainable positive pace ahead of schedule in mid-2012, about the time that U.S. housing is finding its feet.

Because Indianapolis has industrial diversity with such employers as Eli Lilly, Roche Diagnostic, FedEx, UPS and JPMorgan Chase, long-term prospects remain encouraging.

Here are two examples of Indianapolis homes for sale.

4 bed, 3 1/2 bath

Gated Executive Estate on 10 acres of land. Charming home with wrap around porch. Private stocked pond with dock. Enormous pole barn/garage. Heated floor, 5 doors, security system, sound system & more. “Lean To” at back of barn. Home has a main floor mstr w/frplc. Walk-in closet. Two story great room w/hardwoods. Cooks kitchen w/solid surface. Finished bsmt w/full bath. Oversized mudroom/laundry. 4 bed. & 5 baths. All baths updated. Screened in porch.

5 bed, 3 1/2 bath

Wow! amazing 5 bed/4bath home in geist reservoir shows just like a model!! Home has a gourmet kitchen with granite and stainless steel appliances, cozy wood burn fireplace, vaulted master ceiling, amazing master suite bath, screened porch, and finished basement. So many updates including baths, kitchen, hvac, appliances, lighting, carpet, paint, landscape, and much more!! backyard is great for entertaining with a fully deck and beautiful oasis of trees. Don’t miss out on this amazing home. It will not last!!