Jude Livingston
Jude has written 28 articles for the Roots blog.
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Noblesville's New Construction Wave: What 296 More Homes Means for Buyers
296 new homes are coming to Noblesville's Winslow Hills and Rollingwood. Here's what the price points mean for buyers weighing new construction vs. resale in Westfield or Fishers.
7 MIN READThe New I-465/I-69 Ramp and What It Quietly Does to Northeast Side Home Values
A new interchange ramp at I-465 and I-69 is trimming commute times for Geist, Lawrence, and Fishers residents. And that kind of access tends to show up in resale demand.
8 MIN READMortgage Rates Just Jumped. What It Actually Means for Indy Buyers This Week
Rates climbed again. Here's what that jump actually costs you on a Beech Grove starter or a Fishers family home, in real monthly payment numbers.
7 MIN READBuying a House on Indy's Near Eastside: What to Know in 2026
The Near Eastside has real momentum and real challenges. Here's an honest block-by-block look at prices, neighborhoods, and what buyers should watch for in 2026.
8 MIN READWhat 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.
10 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 · 11 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 · 9 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.
11 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.
9 MIN READMortgage Rates Are Near Yearly Highs. Here's the Math on What That Adds to Your Payment
At 7%, a $320,000 Indianapolis home runs $1,703/mo before taxes. Full payment math at 6.5%, 7%, and 7.5% with and without 20% down.
12 MIN READWarren Park: What the Reddit Conversations Reveal About This Eastside Neighborhood
Warren Park homes are selling near $170K as Reddit buyers size up this near-eastside Indianapolis neighborhood. Here's the honest profile.
9 MIN READFirst-Time Buyer's Guide to Eagledale and Indy's West Side
Eagledale is one of the few Indianapolis neighborhoods where buyers under $200K still find solid square footage. Here's the honest picture.
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