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Guides, market notes, and how-tos on buying, selling, and investing in Indianapolis real estate, written by agents who run their own deals.
What a 6% Mortgage Rate Actually Costs You in Indianapolis in 2026
At 6%, a $290k Indianapolis home runs $2,064/month with taxes and insurance. Here's the actual math, so you can plan.
5 MIN READSpring 2026 Indianapolis Market: Inventory Tightening Again Despite Soft National Headlines
National inventory near negative year-over-year as Indianapolis prices hold steady. What tightening supply means for sellers pricing a spring 2026 listing.
6 MIN READFishers in 2026: What the SR-37 Expansion and New VA Facility Mean for Buyers and Investors
Fishers' SR-37 expansion is nearly done. An $86M VA facility is still a proposal. Here's what both mean if you're buying in Hamilton County in 2026.
Fishers · 6 MIN READShould You Replace Windows Before Selling Your Indy Home? An Honest ROI Breakdown
Window replacement is one of the most-asked seller questions in Indianapolis. Here's when it actually pays off at closing, and when it doesn't.
4 MIN READWhat the ROAD Act Means for Indy Build-to-Rent Investors
The ROAD Act carves build-to-rent out of the institutional investor ban. Here's what that means for small and mid-size BTR investors in Central Indiana.
4 MIN READThe Commission Change, One Year In: What Indy Buyers and Sellers Actually Need to Know
The $418M NAR settlement is one year old. What changed in Indiana, what to ask before signing a buyer agreement, and where the lawsuits still stand.
5 MIN READHamilton Southeastern Schools in 2026: What Fishers Families Are Actually Worried About
HSE laid off 18 teachers in May 2026 due to enrollment decline. What Fishers buyers need to know: what was cut, what still works, and what to ask.
Fishers · 5 MIN READWhat Indianapolis’s Housing Market Actually Looks Like Right Now
Indianapolis homes are sitting 33-55 days on market and inventory holds at a lean 2.6 months. Here’s what the May 2026 data actually says for buyers.
6 MIN READCarmel vs. Fishers: An Honest Look at the Two Top-Ranked Suburbs (Beyond the U.S. News Headline)
Carmel is #1 and Fishers is #2 on U.S. News' best places list, but the ranking doesn't tell you which suburb actually fits your budget, commute, or lifestyle.
Fishers · 5 MIN READHow to Invest $50k in Indianapolis Right Now: A Realistic Breakdown
At 6.5% rates and a $290k median price, $50,000 still gets you into Indianapolis real estate three different ways. Here is the actual math on each path.
Fountain Square · 6 MIN READYour Rent Payments Could Now Count Toward Buying a Home, Here's What Changed
Fannie Mae now accepts credit scores counting on-time rent history. If your score has kept you from buying in Indianapolis, that calculation just changed.
6 MIN READCarmel vs. Fishers: An Honest Look at the Two Top-Ranked Suburbs (Beyond the U.S. News Headline)
U.S. News ranked Carmel #1 and Fishers #2 in the country. Here's what the ranking actually measures, and which suburb fits your life better.
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