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Mortgage Rates in Bloomington, Indiana: Where Things Stand
Freddie Mac’s weekly survey puts 30-year fixed mortgage rates near 6.66%. Here’s what that means for monthly payments & required income in Bloomington and Bedford, IN! Lock in pre-approval to move qui... ...more
Market Update
August 06, 2026•3 min read
Bedford and Springville, Indiana Market Update: What Homes Sold For Through July 2026
Bedford and Springville homes are closing at a $239,900 median. Monroe County sits at $356,750, a $116,850 gap for markets half an hour apart. One in three sales here still close under $200,000. ...more
Bedford Indiana Real Estate
August 05, 2026•3 min read
Monroe County Market Check: What the August 2026 Numbers Show
Monroe County sellers are asking $409,000. Buyers are closing at $356,750. That $52,250 gap shows exactly where this market stands right now. Full August 2026 numbers are up on the blog today. ...more
Market Update
August 05, 2026•3 min read
Pre-Qualified vs. Pre-Approved: What Bloomington, Indiana Buyers Need to Know First
Thinking about buying? Pre-qualified is a guess — pre-approved is verified proof of what you can afford. In a competitive market, that difference can make or break your offer. ...more
Buyers / Financing and Down Payment Programs
August 04, 2026•5 min read
The Bloomington Economy Most Relocating Buyers Don't Know About
Bloomington runs on more than one employer. Government, health and education, hospitality, retail, and professional services all show up in the job numbers, with most sectors still growing despite a m... ...more
Market Update
August 02, 2026•5 min read
What Have Bloomington, Indiana Home Values Done Over the Last 20 Years?
Bloomington home values are up about 125% since 2006, nearly double the national average of 94%, and this market held steady through the 2008 housing crash. See the full 20-year breakdown on the blog. ...more
South-Central Indiana Economy | Relocation
August 01, 2026•4 min read
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