Home Buying
Buying a Home Near New Development: A Buyer Checklist
Westfield, Nora and Fountain Square all have projects in the news. Here is how to check approval status, road closures and the seller disclosure before you buy nearby.
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Jude Livingston
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Jude has written 26 articles for the Roots blog.
Client Care CoordinatorJude Livingston
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Market Trends
Is Indianapolis a Buyer's Market? What 2026 Data Shows
Zillow calls Indy the #1 buyer's market. Realtor.com's Market Clock still says seller's. Four medians, 27 areas, and what actually changed for buyers.
Neighborhood Guides
Which Indy Subdivision Builders Are Actually Worth Buying From in 2026
Honest agent-and-investor take on which new-construction builders in Hamilton, Hendricks, and Johnson counties hold up, and which ones draw warranty complaints.
Market Trends
What 6.43% means for an Indy buyer at $275K, $350K, and $425K
See the exact monthly P&I difference at 6.43% vs. 6.77% across three common Indianapolis price points, in real dollars.
Home Buying
First-time buyer in Indy: what a home inspection actually flags (and what it does not)
Indy inspectors see very different issues in 1920s bungalows, 1990s Greenwood builds, and new Westfield homes. Here is what is a dealbreaker and what is not.
Neighborhood Guides
Where to Buy in Indianapolis by Zip Code: Companion Guide to Roots Pod #60
Breaking down 4 Indianapolis zip codes by median price, days on market, and the type of buyer each one actually fits, straight from Roots Pod #60.
Market Trends
What Berkshire buying Taylor Morrison means if you're shopping new construction in Hamilton County
Berkshire Hathaway's acquisition of Taylor Morrison affects buyers in Westfield and Fishers. Here's what actually changes, what stays the same, and what to ask your builder rep.
Neighborhood Guides
Progressive, family-friendly Indianapolis neighborhoods: an honest shortlist
SoBro, Irvington, Garfield Park, and Meridian-Kessler each have real appeal for progressive families. Here's what the price tags, schools, and trade-offs actually look like.
Home Buying
Renting in Indy with bad credit: What actually works
Bad credit doesn't have to keep you out of a good Indianapolis rental. Here's what private landlords actually look for, and how to turn a rental into a home purchase in 18-24 months.
Home Buying
Indy vs. Lafayette: A relocation comparison for buyers weighing both
Comparing Indianapolis and Lafayette on price-per-square-foot, commute realities, school options, and job markets so you can make the right call.
Home Buying
The 1% rule for home maintenance: A realistic budget for Indy homeowners
Older Mass Ave bungalows and new Westfield builds don't cost the same to maintain. Here's what Indy homeowners should actually budget.
Neighborhood Guides
West Indianapolis (Morris/Harding area): What you actually get for the price
West Indianapolis near Morris and Harding offers some of Indy's lowest entry prices, but what do you actually get? An honest look at the blocks, what to check before you buy, and appreciation trends.
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