The Real Cost of Building a Custom Home in Indianapolis (2026 Guide)

By Kris Bashenow — Luxury Real Estate Advisor & Former High-Value Residential Appraiser (Chubb Group) | CLHMS Designated | Serving the $1M–$4M Segment in Indianapolis,…

Luxury Listing Strategy in Greater Indianapolis: Market Isolation vs Competitive Exposure

Luxury Real Estate Pricing Strategy in Greater IndianapolisMarket Isolation vs. Competitive Exposure in $1M+ Home SalesExecutive SummaryIn the $1M+ residential segment of the Greater Indianapolis…

About Kris Bashenow: From Luxury Appraiser to Indianapolis’s Trusted Real Estate Insider

Most of the people I work with are accustomed to making significant decisions. Real estate is no different. They look closely, ask thoughtful questions, and…

Should I Rent or Buy a Home?

Purchasing a home will inevitably be the biggest financial discussion of your life. And the decision as to whether it is the right time to…

Indianapolis Luxury Market Replacement Cost Index: What the Pricing Spread Means for $1M–$4M Buyers

Q1 2026 Replacement Cost Pressure Index (RCPI) analysis for Indianapolis luxury real estate, comparing new construction vs resale across Marion, Hamilton, and Boone counties.

What determines how quickly a property sells?

At higher price points, the buyer pool becomes smaller and more selective.A $1.2 million home in one Indianapolis neighborhood may sell in days, while a…

10 Top Reno’s That Will Up the Sale Price of Your Home

When getting ready to sell your home, it can be hard to know what renovations will get your property sold the fastest and for the…

Things You Shouldn’t Do When Buying a Home

With a never ending list of everything you ‘should do’ when purchasing a home, it seems counterproductive to focus on what you should not do.…