Are You in Your “Forever Home?” Find Out When It’s Time to Sell

Get one step closer to your "forever home."
New October Housing Data Shows Increase in Statewide Sales Activity and Prices

The sale prices on the house market continue to rise!
Have the Experts Come In, Try Having a Broker's Open House

Find out a smart way to market your home!
Moving Soon? Find the Guide to Choosing a Perfect Neighborhood

Find the right neighborhood for you with a few simple guidelines...
2016 Insight into Home Buyers and Sellers

In a new report, first-time buyers made up 35 percent of home buyers!
Waiting For Spring To House Hunt? Don’t!

When is the the least expensive time to buy your dream home? Think cold!
U.S. Homes Appreciate at the Fastest Pace in More Than 2 Years

The appreciation rate is at a fast pace and high demand on the house market is sparking "bidding wars."
New September Housing Data Shows Increased Closed Sales

It is not too late for sellers on the market to benefit from the high buyer demand.
Young First-Time Buyers are Ready to Buy!
First-time buyers are predicted to return to the housing market this spring.
Scaling Back: Why Homebuyers Are Stepping Away from McMansions

A recent study by Trulia shows that homebuyers are generally no longer interested in "McMansions."
Local Housing Sales Increase Heading into Fall

New housing data released this week shows an increase in closed sales for August.
Moving = Downsizing

Part of the home buying process is moving, and part of the moving process is organizing, packing and getting rid of your unneeded stuff. It's not very glamorous, but so important.
Today and Tomorrow, Get a Free Look at Bus Rapid Transit in Indy

There’s a transit movement underfoot and you still have time to learn what it is all about before Election Day Nov. 8.
Rent or Buy? Experts Say Potential Home Buyers Look to Their Parents for their Answer

Consumers are three times more likely to buy if their parents are homeowners.
Millennials - Check out Indianapolis!

Recent study shows that millennials and recent college grads should look at Indianapolis.
How to avoid a DIY interior design Pinterest fail!

What to consider when contemplating a DIY project.
Local Housing Sales Positive, But Slower in Late Summer

What do the latest local housing numbers mean for your search?
Are Your Kids Delaying Your Home Search?

There is some anecdotal thought that with housing inventory so tight, families with kids are the group whose house hunt is taking the longest. Now there may be research to back that up.
How Many Hours Does Your Mortgage Cost?

Weird headline right? Well, how many hours do you need to work to afford your mortgage? Have you ever thought of it in those terms? Central Indiana has long been an affordable housing market, often the most cost-effective in the nation. See how different states match up when it comes to affordability in relation to wages.
Homeowner’s Insurance and A Home Warranty, Those are the Same Thing Right?

A misconception among homeowner’s or would-be homeowners is that a warranty protects the way insurance does or you can have just one or the other, but don’t need both. Not so, says Al Trestrail from RWS Warranty. I asked Al to enlighten the My 4 Walls readers about the difference. In short, he says they are similar but VERY different.
Summer Market = Seller’s Market

Local REALTOR® data breaks down the current market.
Am I Ready for a Fixer-Upper?

“Fixer-Upper”, “Good Bones”, “Property Brothers” – just a few of the TV shows that have hit the HGTV world by storm and made many potential homeowners start asking the question, “Am I ready for a Fixer-Upper?” I’ve posed the question to local REALTORS® and veteran ‘flippers’ and they have some very valuable advice.
10 Real Estate Terms to Know

Having a basic understanding of important real estate concepts before you start the homebuying process will give you peace of mind now and could save you a fortune in the future. Here are ten real estate terms you should know before you start looking for a home.
We're Back

After a brief hiatus as we navigated through a few technical difficulties, we are back to blogging! Hopefully, you missed us terribly...
We've got your back first-time home buyers!

Ranked by affordability, mortgage availability and stability of it's housing market -- Indy ranks among the 5 Best Cities for first-time home buyers. What does it mean though, to be on one of these lists?
What does a REALTOR® look for when they buy?

What you really need to know about buying — from the people who house hunt for a living.
April Dominated by More Closed Sales

What I Learned from Mom

It’s Mother’s Day, and the best gift you can give Mom is three little words: You were right.
Renovating Without Mistakes. What?

Because a serious renovation is underway at the home of one of the My 4 Walls bloggers, this one caught our eye. Yikes. How should the would-be renovator approach the big project to avoid common missteps?
Indy a Good City for First-Timers

Find out what makes Indy a hot spot for new buyers and find out which other cities make the top 10 cut.