Area builders file to build fewer homes for third straight month
Last year turned out to be the busiest year for builders in more than a decade, but filings have been slowing since the fourth quarter.
Home Sales
Articles
Existing-home sales in central Indiana fall for second straight month
One encouraging sign for future months was pending home sales, which rose 17.1 percent in January.
U.S. home sales slip in January to worst pace in 3-plus years
Would-be homebuyers are increasingly priced out of the market as years of climbing prices and strained inventories have made ownership too costly.
Existing-home sales see small rise in 2018 despite tough December
Higher prices, low inventories and climbing interest rates have all combined to slow growth in the market.
Existing-home sales creep up slightly in Indianapolis area
Average home prices continued to rise in November in the 15-county area amid tight inventories.
Central Indiana existing-home sales show monthly increase
Sales and prices for existing homes were both on the rise in October in the 15-county area, according to the latest data from the MIBOR Realtor Association.
Central Indiana existing-home market showing signs of weakness
Existing-home sales in central Indiana fell in September, the third month of declining sales out of the last seven, amid subpar home-buying conditions.
Outdoor fireplaces, flex space, technology are hot trends in new homes
Thanks to Pinterest and HGTV, buyers often know just want they want when they are building a new home, experts said.
Projects nibble at Hamilton County’s affordability problem
Projects underway in Fishers, Westfield and Noblesville are aimed at addressing the lack of housing options for low- and middle-income earners in Hamilton County, but they will only make a dent.
Indianapolis-area builders continue to see rising demand for new homes
On a year-to-date basis, single-family construction permits in the nine-county area are up 19 percent.
Indianapolis-area home sales jump despite less-than-ideal buying conditions
Housing affordability is at a 10-year low, but home sales are still on the increase in central Indiana.
Residential Real Estate: Marketplace for August 31, 2018
While the number of homes for sale has crept up through the summer, the available inventory still lags last year significantly.
All-Star Real Estate Agents: The Indy area’s top teams and solo sellers
Three longtime high performers retain the top spots in IBJ’s All-Star team rankings, while Mike Duncan marks 20 years as an agent by topping IBJ’s list of solo stars.
Developers say Stringtown near downtown could become hot spot
Stringtown is surrounded by activity or proposed activity: at IUPUI to the east, 16 Tech to the north, the former Central State Hospital site to the west, and the former GM stamping plant to the south.
Existing-home sales jump 7 percent in Indianapolis area
Sales rebounded in July even though prices continued to rise and inventory continued to shrink.
Interest in new homes surges in Indianapolis area
Area builders saw a big jump in new-home applications in July, especially in Marion, Hancock and Hamilton counties.
Area filings for new homes still rising, but growth rate slows
Indianapolis-area builders saw rising interest in new homes in June, but the growth rate in that demand declined to its lowest point in 14 months.
Area home sales decline amid escalating prices, lower inventory
It was a rare off-month for the market, which has experienced year-over-year sales increases in 27 of the past 32 months.
Residential Real Estate: Marketplace for June 29, 2018
The number of active listings in central Indiana has inched up slightly after dropping to fewer than 5,000 earlier this year.
Buyers must make good offers quickly to snag homes in sizzling market
An especially low inventory of homes for sale is driving up prices and requiring buyers to take unusual steps to secure the places they want.