A replacement fence can look like a straightforward weekend project until the property line, a street corner, or a recorded restriction changes the plan. Fort Wayne owners have a practical reason to check first: the Department of Planning Services' residential permit guide, finalized February 17, 2026, places new, repaired, and...
Indianapolis Homeowners Can Use Free Alerts to Watch for Unfamiliar Deed Filings
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...
Bloomington Rental Owners Need to Keep Registration and Occupancy Permits Current
Bloomington’s large renter population makes a rental home more than a private agreement between an owner and a tenant. Inside the city limits, the Housing and Neighborhood Development Department, known as HAND, administers a residential rental inspection program that connects registration, inspections, and occupancy permits. New landlords, buyers taking over...
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...
Gary Breaks Ground on Veterans Village Homes as a New Housing Project Takes Shape
A new housing project has begun to take shape in Gary’s Veterans Village. On September 30, the City of Gary announced the groundbreaking for Phase 1 of the Veterans Housing Project, a development planned to include five single-family homes, a 1,100-square-foot community clubhouse, and a play area. The announcement is...
Fort Wayne Homeowners Have a Clear Path to Question a 2026 Assessment
Fort Wayne homeowners who opened a 2026 tax bill may be looking past a key number: the assessed value behind it. That number is not a sale price or an automatic verdict on what a home is worth. It is the county’s estimate for property-tax purposes, and Allen County provides...
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...
Why Rent Is Getting More Expensive in Indianapolis
Renting a home in Indianapolis is becoming more expensive. The city is still cheaper than many large cities in the United States, but rent has gone up quickly in recent years. For many families, wages have not increased fast enough to keep up with housing costs. Average Rent in Indianapolis...
Rising Apartment Costs Are Affecting Renters Across Indianapolis
For many years, Indianapolis was known as one of the more affordable large cities in the Midwest. Lower housing costs helped attract families, young workers, retirees, and people moving from more expensive states. But in recent years, rent prices across Indianapolis have increased quickly, making it harder for many residents...
Indianapolis Rents Are Falling as the Rental Market Becomes More Affordable
Renters in Indianapolis are getting some relief as rental prices continue to fall. According to Realtor.com data, the median asking rent in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood area reached $1,273 in July 2026. That represents a 1.6% decrease compared with the same time last year. Indianapolis is not alone. Rent prices have been...