The question often arrives after a buyer has already toured the house: when was that room added, what caused the ceiling stain, or who completed the basement work? An Indianapolis seller who starts gathering records before listing has a better chance of giving a clear answer. The city offers a...
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...
Short-Term Rentals in Downtown Indianapolis: What Property Owners Should Know
Downtown Indianapolis draws visitors for conventions, sporting events, concerts, and weekend trips. That makes a short-term rental—often booked through platforms such as Airbnb or Vrbo—an option some property owners consider. Before listing a home, condo, or apartment, it helps to understand the city permit, the property itself, and the tax...
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...
Indianapolis Renters Lose Thousands in Apartment Payment Theft Scheme
Renters in Indianapolis are dealing with a situation that has raised serious concerns about apartment payment security and trust between tenants and property managers. Investigators say dozens of tenants paid their rent on time using money orders, but the payments never made it into the apartment accounts. Instead, police believe...