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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.
7 MIN READFirst-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.
10 MIN READWhere 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.
8 MIN READIndianapolis Real Estate Market Update
The current 30-year mortgage rate is 6.43%. Here is what that, plus the latest Indianapolis prices and neighborhood trends, means for buyers, sellers, and investors this week.
4 MIN READWhat 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.
8 MIN READWhat 6.52% Mortgage Rates Mean for Indy Buyers Around Fed Week
The 30-year fixed hit 6.52% this week. Here's what that costs on a $275K Indy home, and how to decide whether to lock your rate before the June Fed meeting.
9 MIN READWhat a Bears stadium in Hammond could (and couldn't) do to Northwest Indiana home values
A Bears training facility in Hammond sounds exciting, but history shows stadium deals have a mixed track record on nearby home values. Here's the honest read.
10 MIN READProgressive, 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.
9 MIN READRenting 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.
10 MIN READIndy 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.
8 MIN READThe 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.
8 MIN READMillion-Dollar Home Sales in Indy Are Up 450%. Here's What It Means
Million-dollar home sales in Indianapolis jumped 450% in seven years. Here's what the shift means for Indy buyers and sellers.
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