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Spring 2026 Indianapolis Housing Market: Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Buy or Sell | Cara Conde
Market Update

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 READ
Indianapolis
Market Update

Spring 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 READ
Fishers
Market Update

Fishers 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 READ
Here's Why Windows are the Most Important Home Improvement - American Window Products
Seller Guide

Should 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 READ
Built-to-rent communities show up in Indiana as home prices remain unattainable for many
Investor

What 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 READ
Indianapolis real estate commission changes 2024
Market Updates

The 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 READ
Hamilton Southeastern Schools in 2026: What Fishers Families Are Actually Worried About
Neighborhood Intel

Hamilton 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 READ
What Indianapolis’s Housing Market Actually Looks Like Right Now
Market Update

What 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 READ
Carmel vs. Fishers: An Honest Look at the Two Top-Ranked Suburbs (Beyond the U.S. News Headline)
Neighborhood Guide

Carmel 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 READ
Fountain Square
Investor Playbook

How 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 READ
First Time Home Buyer Loan Options | Direct Mortgage Loans
Buyer Strategy

Your 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 READ
Carmel vs. Fishers: An Honest Look at the Two Top-Ranked Suburbs (Beyond the U.S. News Headline)
Neighborhood Guide

Carmel 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.

5 MIN READ

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