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Lawrence County Real Estate: The Latest Numbers for Bedford and Springville

Lawrence County Real Estate: The Latest Numbers for Bedford and Springville

Bedford's median just hit $230K, year to date. Bloomington's sits at $394K. That $164K gap is exactly why buyers priced out of Bloomington keep looking toward Bedford and Springville right now. ...more

Market Update

August 27, 20263 min read

Downsizing in South-Central Indiana: What Empty Nesters Should Know

Downsizing in South-Central Indiana: What Empty Nesters Should Know

Sorting through decades of belongings before a move? Here is what actually helps empty nesters downsize well in south-central Indiana, from sorting systems to the Over-65 tax credit sellers can claim. ...more

Seller Education

August 26, 20263 min read

Monroe County Market Check: What the July Numbers Show

Monroe County Market Check: What the July Numbers Show

Monroe County's median sale price climbed to $394,125, but that's not the whole story. Days on market nearly doubled since spring, and I'm seeing more sellers renting instead of listing. Here's what t... ...more

Market Update

August 26, 20266 min read

What Divorce Means for Your Home in Indiana

What Divorce Means for Your Home in Indiana

Divorcing in Indiana? Learn how the marital home gets divided, when to refinance vs. sell, and what to expect from the property settlement process — practical guidance for your next step. ...more

Life Transitions

August 25, 20263 min read

What the Fed's Next Move on Rates Could Mean for Bloomington and Bedford Buyers

What the Fed's Next Move on Rates Could Mean for Bloomington and Bedford Buyers

The Fed meets September 15-16, 2026, and this time markets aren't betting on a rate cut. Here's what a possible hike could mean for Bloomington and Bedford mortgage rates this fall. ...more

Market Update

August 23, 20263 min read

IU Move-In Weekend and What It Means for Bloomington's Rental Market

IU Move-In Weekend and What It Means for Bloomington's Rental Market

Move-in signs greet incoming students at Indiana University's Briscoe Quadrangle, marking the start of a new academic year and the seasonal shift in Bloomington's housing market. ...more

Bloomington Community / South-Central Indiana Living

August 22, 20263 min read

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