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  • When to Sell Your Home in Hendricks County

    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

    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?

    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

    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. →

  • First-Time Home Buyer Programs in Indiana: Down Payment Help Available Now (2026)

    WHAT FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE IN INDIANA IN 2026? Indiana offers multiple down payment assistance programs for first-time buyers in Hendricks County and across the state. Through the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA), eligible buyers can receive 3%–6% of the purchase price as a no-payment second mortgage, forgiven… →

  • Beyond the Brickyard:

    Everything Happening in Hendricks County This Memorial Day Weekend 2026 Everyone knows why May in Hendricks County is special. The Indianapolis 500 is the Greatest Spectacle in Racing, and Memorial Day weekend here is the epicenter of motorsports culture for the entire planet. If you have tickets to Sunday’s race, you’re already doing the best… →

  • The First-Time Homebuyer’s Complete Guide to Hendricks County

    April 2026  |  Hendricks County, Indiana The First-Time Homebuyer’s Complete Guide to Hendricks County Buying your first home is one of the most exciting — and most overwhelming — things you’ll ever do. Add in the fast-moving Hendricks County market, and it’s easy to feel like you’re already behind before you’ve even started looking. The… →

  • Indiana Property Tax Explained for New Homeowners

    Congratulations on your new home in Indiana! Whether you just closed in Avon, Brownsburg, Plainfield, or anywhere else in Hendricks County, property taxes are likely one of the first things on your mind — and one of the least explained parts of the homebuying process. The good news: Indiana has some of the most homeowner-friendly… →

  • How Does the Current Real Estate Market in Hendricks County Compare to the First 3 Months of 2025?

    If you’ve been watching the market in Hendricks County, Indiana, you’ve probably noticed things feel… different. Buyers aren’t quite as frantic. Sellers aren’t getting 10 offers in a weekend. Homes are still selling — but the pace and strategy have shifted. So what’s actually changed compared to the first three months of 2025? Let’s break… →

  • 🏡 Brownsburg vs. Plainfield: Which Indianapolis Suburb Is Right for You?

    If you’re thinking about moving to the west side of the Indianapolis metro area, two suburbs probably keep popping up: Brownsburg and Plainfield. Both offer strong schools, family-friendly neighborhoods, and easy access to downtown Indy — but they feel very different once you dig deeper. So which one is right for you? Let’s break it… →