Indy Home Marketing - May 2008 Newsletter

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May 2008 Newsletter

Volume 2, Number 5

COMMIT TO BEING GREEN

As
energy prices skyrocket and family
budgets are stretched to the limit,
going "Green" not only helps in the
fight against global warming, it can
save you lots of money. So, each
month, we'll be selecting one or
more simple things you can do to
go green and save energy! MORE

			May in Indy May is always an excit- ing month filled with events that make Indianapolis shine as a world-class city. The Indy 500, Mini Marathon, 500 Par- ade, Broad Ripple Art Fair, concerts, the list goes on and on.
			Our top picks of May events that every family member will enjoy, including the times, locations, and other information, are listed HERE. For a complete list of May events provide by the Indianapolis Star and Indy.Com, click HERE.


	RECIPE OF THE MONTH Ginger-Soy-Lime Marinated Shrimp Here's a delicious outdoor grilling recipe that's easy and guaranteed to delight family and friends! Courtesy of: The Food Network

INGREDIENTS:

•	4 cloves garlic, smashed	•	3/4 cup soy sauce
•	1/4 cup chopped green onions	•	1/2 cup fresh lime juice
•	1/4 cup peanut oil	•	2 tablespoons sugar
•	2 large shallots, peeled and chopped
•	1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
•	1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
•	2 pounds large shrimp, shells and tails on

DIRECTIONS:

Place shallots, ginger, garlic, soy, lime juice, and sugar in a
blender and blend until smooth. Add the green onion and oil
and blend until combined. Season with black pepper, to taste.
Place shrimp in a large bowl, pour the marinade over, and
let marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes.

Preheat a grill to high. Remove shrimp from the marinade
and grill for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes per side. Serve on brown
paper bags, if desired.

LATEST BOARD OF REALTOR^®STATS REFLECT
CONTINUED AREA HOME SALES SLOWDOWN...

Statistics recently released by the Metropolitan Indianapolis Board
of Realtors^® (MIBOR) for the previous 6-months verses the same
period 1-year ago, show double-digit drops in home sales. How-
ever, average sale prices continue to remain fairly stable (show-
ing only a 4 percent drop), which is definitely good news for
area sellers.

May in Indy (Continued)

500 Pole Day Qualifying
May 10 and 11, Public Gates Open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., IndyCar
Series Practice 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Pole Qualifications Noon
to 6 p.m., Indiana-Motor Speedway. Tickets: $10 admission;
5 and under free. More Info.

Broad Ripple Art Fair
May 17 and 18, 10:00 am. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and 5:00
p.m. on Sunday, 67th Street and College Avenue in the Broad
Ripple Village Cultural District. More Info, Advance Tickets

500 Festival Kid's Day
May 18, 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m., Monument Circle, Downtown
Indianapolis, FREE and open to the public. More Info.

500 Festival Community Day
May 21, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Tickets: $7/person; Kids 6 and under free; available at Gate
#2 or Gate #10. More Info.

500 Carb Day and Concert by Stone Temple Pilots
May 23, Public Gates Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.;
IndyCar Series Practice 11 a.m. to Noon
Firestone Freedom 100 Pre-race Noon to 12:30 p.m.
Firestone Freedom 100 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Indy 500 Pit Stop Challenge 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.
Miller Lite Carb Day Concert 3:30 p.m.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Tickets: $10 admission;
5 and under free, More Info.

500 Festival Parade
May 24, 12:00 Noon, Downtown Indianapolis, Ticket Info.

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COMMIT TO BEING GREEN (Continued)

GREEN TIP #1 - Install a Low-Flow Shower Head

Your shower, on average, uses as much as 22 percent of the total
water consumed in your home. Further, a good portion of that water
takes a detour through your water heater, increasing your energy
usage and bills.

For an investment of around $10 you can save
$50 to $75 per year on water bills and $20 to
$50 or more per year on energy bills

Low-flow shower heads are available at most
hardware and home improvement centers.
While you're there, pick up a roll of plumber's
Teflon tape and a adjustable wrench or vise-
grips if you don't already have them in your
toolbox. For step-by-step, printable instruc-
tions on removing the old shower head and

installing a new one, click HERE. In 5-minutes or less, you can
substantially reduce your water usage and the amount of energy
needed to heat water - reducing the emission of up to 376
pounds of climate-changing carbon dioxide each year!

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