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Why Waiting for Lower Rates Hurts First-Time Buyers the Most

Why Waiting for Lower Rates Hurts First-Time Buyers the Most

by Tevis Durbin | Dec 30, 2025 | Mortgage

A lot of buyers stay on the sidelines for one reason. They think rates will come down, making payments more affordable. On the surface, that sounds smart. In practice, waiting for lower rates often hurts first-time buyers more than anyone else. The reason has nothing...
Stop Chasing Price: How to Buy the Right Home in Today’s Market

Stop Chasing Price: How to Buy the Right Home in Today’s Market

by Tevis Durbin | Dec 25, 2025 | Mortgage

Most buyers think they’re shopping in a market with endless options. Truth is, they’re not. Right now, buyers across Indiana are fishing in a tiny pond. Pretending otherwise often leads to missed opportunities, longer searches, and unnecessary frustration....
The Biggest Regret Buyers Have Isn’t Overpaying; It’s Waiting Too Long

The Biggest Regret Buyers Have Isn’t Overpaying; It’s Waiting Too Long

by Tevis Durbin | Dec 23, 2025 | Mortgage

If you talk to homeowners who bought in the last 5, 10, or even 20 years, you hear the same sentence again and again. “I wish I had bought it sooner.” Almost no one says, “I can’t believe I paid that much.” Instead, many admit they...
How Millennials and Gen Z Are Redefining Starter Homes in Indiana

How Millennials and Gen Z Are Redefining Starter Homes in Indiana

by Tevis Durbin | Dec 18, 2025 | Mortgage

To understand where the housing market is going, look at first-time buyers. The story is clear: Millennials and Gen Z are redefining what a starter home means. Today, the average first-time buyer is 38 to 40 years old. They lean toward condos and are more open to...
Why Indiana Outperforms Bigger Markets for Reliable Cash Flow and STRs in 2025

Why Indiana Outperforms Bigger Markets for Reliable Cash Flow and STRs in 2025

by Tevis Durbin | Dec 16, 2025 | Mortgage

Investors from California, Chicago, and the East Coast keep asking the same question in 2025. Where can you still earn real cash flow without relying on risky, hype-driven bets? Many of them are arriving at the same answer: Indiana. Not because it’s flashy, and...
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