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Guides, market notes, and how-tos on buying, selling, and investing in Indianapolis real estate, from a team built on investment principles.
What to Expect at a First-Time Home Buyer Consultation in Indianapolis
A first-time buyer consultation is an informational first conversation. Here is what an Indianapolis meeting covers, what to bring, and what happens next.
6 MIN READMortgage Payment on a $325K House in Indianapolis (7.28%)
At 7.28%, a $325,000 Indianapolis house costs about $2,250 a month with 20% down and $2,800 with 5% down. Here is the payment at every rate, and what a buydown, a price cut or waiting really changes.
12 MIN READBuying 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.
Westfield · 6 MIN READIndiana's Homestead Property Tax Swap, Explained
Three legislators pitched ending property tax on owner-occupied homes and replacing it with local income tax. Here is the law today and the math for owners, renters and landlords.
6 MIN READIndy Real Estate and Development News: What Matters Now
What is happening in Indianapolis real estate and development right now, what each item means for buyers, sellers and investors, and the August MIBOR numbers. Updated Oct. 1, 2026.
Westfield · 6 MIN READIrvington's new DORA district: what it means for home values on the east side
Indianapolis's first DORA went live in Irvington on Sept. 3, 2026. Here's where it runs, what it allows, and what it realistically means for home values nearby.
Irvington · 4 MIN READDSCR Loans in Indianapolis: What Investors Should Know
DSCR loans qualify you on rent, not your W-2. The 2026 math on a $250K Indy rental, what four lenders actually require, and the traps to check first.
6 MIN READIndianapolis Permit-Ready Housing Plans for Infill Investors
Indianapolis is building a free catalog of permit-ready plans for single-family homes, duplexes and ADUs. What's confirmed, what it saves, and what to watch.
6 MIN READUnder $300K in Indianapolis: Is It Still the Best Investment Band?
The 0.9-month supply figure for under-$300K Indianapolis homes dates to 2025. Here is what current MIBOR and submarket data show, compared band by band.
7 MIN READFHA Loan Indianapolis: What First-Time Buyers Should Know
An FHA loan on a $250K Indy house runs about $1,688/mo. Here is the real payment math, the $541,287 Indiana limit, and what the WSJ story does not change.
7 MIN READIndianapolis Real Estate Market Update
The current 30-year mortgage rate is 7.40%. Here is what that, plus the latest Indianapolis prices and neighborhood trends, means for buyers, sellers, and investors this week.
2 MIN READBRRRR vs New Construction in Indianapolis: 2026 Math
A $195K Beech Grove BRRRR carries $1,002/mo. A $430K Fishers build carries $2,211. Both paths run on real local numbers, including the rule that kills one.
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