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Five Things That Fail on South Side Homes Between October and February
I spent 18 years building houses before I started selling them. This is the list I give people who ask what actually goes wrong in winter, as opposed to the generic seasonal checklist you find everywhere. Every item here is common on south side housing stock specifically, and four of the five are preventable in... Read More
The Indiana Property Tax Change Nobody Is Explaining to Homeowners
If you own a home in Johnson County or anywhere in Indiana, your property tax bill is in the middle of a five-year rewrite. The part everyone noticed is the small part. The part that will matter more has barely been covered. The part everyone noticed Bills payable in 2026 carry a new supplemental homestead... Read More
Waiting for Rates to Drop? Let’s Do the Math First
I hear it at kitchen tables all over Metro Indy: “We’re going to wait until rates come down.” I understand the instinct. Nobody wants to feel like they bought at the wrong time. But after 30-plus years of helping families through every kind of market, I’ve learned that “waiting for rates” is a strategy people... Read More
New Construction or Resale? Straight Talk from a Guy Who Used to Build Them
Before I ever held a real estate license, I held a hammer. I built homes on the Southside from 1974 to 1992, and I can tell you that walking a construction site changes how you look at a house forever. So when buyers ask me the question I’m hearing more than any other this summer,... Read More
July2026
Indianapolis and the surrounding areas feature a variety of events and activities for all age groups and demographics. It’s part of what makes our local communities so great! Whether you’re looking for a classical music experience, a family night out with the kids, or a fun date night, there’s plenty to offer throughout the local... Read More
What 55+ Buyers Are Doing to the Indianapolis Market
I’ll be honest with you — I’m writing this one with a little personal skin in the game. My wife Jane and I are currently building our new home at Sagebriar by Del Webb in Greenwood. And we’re far from alone. I know at least ten clients and friends who are building there alongside us.... Read More
Is the $300K–$500K Sweet Spot Getting Squeezed?
If you’ve been paying attention to the Central Indiana housing market lately, you’ve probably noticed something feels different. And you’re right it is different. For the past few years, homes in the $300,000 to $500,000 price range have sold out quickly. Buyers were writing offers, sometimes sight unseen, waiving inspections, and offering above asking price.... Read More
The One Number That’s Costing Central Indiana Sellers the Most
Most sellers come into the market with one number in mind. And after watching Central Indiana real estate for over 30 years, I can tell you it’s often the one that costs them the most. That’s their asking price. A survey from Realtor.com shows about 8 in 10 (80%) of sellers expect to sell at... Read More
What the Foreclosure Headlines Aren’t Telling You
You’ve probably seen the headlines saying, “foreclosures are on the rise,” and maybe your mind jumped straight to 2008. That’s understandable. A lot of people remember that crash and all the foreclosures that happened during that window, and they’re hoping something like that never happens again. But this isn’t a repeat of what happened back then. Here’s... Read More
June 2026 Events
Indianapolis and the surrounding areas feature a variety of events and activities for all age groups and demographics. It’s part of what makes our local communities so great! Whether you’re looking for a classical music experience, a family night out with the kids, or a fun date night, there’s plenty to offer throughout the local... Read More