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...
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...
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...
Indiana Bill Could Overturn Fishers and Carmel Rental Restrictions
A new Indiana bill could change how many homes can be used as rental properties in Fishers and Carmel. The proposed legislation would prevent local governments from creating rules that limit a homeowner's ability to rent out a property. That could put local rental limits passed by Fishers and Carmel...
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...