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Category: Real Estate 101

Boost Value in Brownsburg With These Home Projects

October 26, 2026

Brownsburg homes sold in a median of 21 days in recent local data, so condition matters quickly. Here is the order we use to pick renovation projects, and the ones we tell sellers to skip. →
Brownsburg Real Estate for First-Time Buyers in 2026

October 23, 2026

Brownsburg’s median sale price is $364,950 in recent local data, and a written pre-approval has to come before the first showing. This post lays out the order of operations, how IHCDA assistance fits in, and what cash to close includes. →
When to Sell Your Home in Hendricks County

October 21, 2026

Hendricks County closed 217 sales in September 2026, down 15.6% from a year earlier, while the median price rose to $370,000. That mix changes what a fall or spring listing needs to look like. →
Indianapolis Real Estate Growth and the 16 Tech Effect

October 19, 2026

Purdue’s Indianapolis expansion and 16 Tech are bringing real research investment to the city, but the public sources stop short of predicting home prices. This post separates what is documented from what buyers and investors still need to verify at the address level. →
Sell Before Buying a Home in Central Indiana?

October 16, 2026

Central Indiana inventory rose 16.3% year over year in September 2026 while homes averaged 47 days on market. That changes the math on selling first, buying first, or writing a home-sale contingency. →
First-Time Buyers in Indiana Can Get Down Payment Help

October 14, 2026

IHCDA First Step offers assistance equal to 5% of the home price and Next Home offers up to 3.5%, but both come as a second mortgage. This post covers eligibility, county limits, and the lender-led application process. →
Pro Photos to Sell Your Central Indiana Home: Worth It?

August 17, 2026

Professional real estate photography consistently drives more online views, more showings, and faster sales, and national data points to meaningful gains in final sale price. For Central Indiana sellers in markets where homes are sitting 47 to 57 days on market, strong listing images are one of the highest-leverage decisions you can make before going… →
Cost to Sell a House in Central Indiana

August 3, 2026

Selling a home in Hendricks County or across Central Indiana? Here’s a full breakdown of what it actually costs to sell – by category and by county. →
What Will I Net Selling My House in Central Indiana?

August 3, 2026

What Will I Net Selling My House in Central Indiana? By The Hammel Team·August 3, 2026 Your net proceeds from selling a home in Central Indiana depend on your sale price, prorated property taxes, title and closing fees, any pre-sale repairs, and the broker compensation you negotiate. A local market analysis and a personalized net sheet… →
Rate Buydown or Price Cut? What Hendricks County Sellers Should Offer Buyers

July 27, 2026

Should You Offer a Rate Buydown or Cut Your Price in Hendricks County? In most cases, a seller-paid rate buydown costs less than an equivalent price cut and fixes what’s actually stalling buyers right now: the monthly payment, not the sticker price. A temporary 2-1 buydown or seller-paid discount points typically runs 1%–3% of your… →