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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
Fort Wayne Real Estate Market Filled With Century-Old Homes
Fort Wayne, Indiana, is gaining attention in the real estate world for something many newer cities cannot offer: history. A recent housing study ranked Fort Wayne ninth in the United States for historic housing markets. According to the report, nearly 40% of homes currently listed in the city are more...