A message about a recorded document can be unsettling when you have not sold or refinanced your Indianapolis home. Marion County offers a free Property Fraud Alert service that gives owners a reason to check the public record promptly. Recent local reporting has brought renewed attention to that service, but...
Lafayette Buyers Can Check Indiana Assistance Before Writing a Home Offer
Lafayette buyers who are trying to assemble a down payment have a reason to check Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority programs before writing an offer. The agency’s current homeownership materials describe fixed-rate mortgage options and down-payment assistance for eligible borrowers. That assistance is not a discount a seller adds...
Indianapolis, Indiana Real Estate in 2026: Prices, Inventory and What to Know
Indianapolis real estate is moving through a more balanced period in 2026. Prices have continued to rise, but buyers have more homes to review than they did during the tightest years of the market. The City of Indianapolis and the larger Indianapolis metro area are different markets, so their numbers...
South Bend Homes Continue to Sell Faster Than the National Average
The South Bend housing market remains active in 2026, even as the national real estate market continues to slow. While rising home prices and higher mortgage rates have reduced affordability across the country, buyers in South Bend are still finding homes faster than the national average. With less competition than...
Is the Fort Wayne Housing Market Slowing Down or Staying Strong?
Fort Wayne and the U.S. housing market have slowed down a lot since the busy pandemic years, when record-low mortgage rates encouraged people to buy and sell homes. Today, higher home prices, higher mortgage rates, and economic uncertainty have caused many buyers and sellers to wait, keeping home sales near...
Why College Towns Like South Bend Are Becoming Real Estate Hotspots
College towns across the United States are getting more attention from real estate investors in 2026. Cities that were once mostly known for football games, student housing, and university life are now being looked at as strong opportunities for rental income and long-term property growth. Investors are especially paying attention...