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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.
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 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 READCarmel vs Fishers in 2026: The $200,000 Gap Nobody Mentions
Carmel's median is $630,000 and up 14% year over year. Fishers is $430,000 and flat. Per square foot they are only 13% apart. Here is what that actually means for your payment, your commute and your kids' schools.
Carmel · 7 MIN READHow 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 · 11 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 READHouse-Hacking in Indianapolis: What the Numbers Look Like in 2026
Indianapolis duplexes at $155K let tenants cover most of your mortgage. Here's what the cash-flow math actually looks like for house-hackers in 2026.
11 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.
8 MIN READHow to Negotiate When Sellers Are Getting Nervous in Central Indiana
Indianapolis inventory is up 18% from early 2025. When days on market climb and sellers get nervous, here's how to negotiate smarter in Central Indiana.
12 MIN READOpen House Strategy for Indianapolis Sellers in May 2026
Selling your home in Indianapolis this May? Learn open house strategies, pricing tips, staging ideas, and seller tactics that attract buyers fast.
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