April 2026 Indianapolis Luxury Market Report: RCPI, the 7-Day Rule, and the Carmel Bidding Engine
April 2026 was the sharpest month of the year in Indianapolis luxury real estate. 64.9% of $1M+ closes went under contract within 7 days, 23%…
Author: Kris Bashenow
Renovating vs Building New: How $1M+ Indianapolis Luxury Buyers Should Decide
A five-principle decision framework for $1M-plus Greater Indianapolis luxury buyers weighing a new resort-style community against a renovation of a classic home in an established…
Wild Air Zionsville: An Appraiser’s Verdict on Indiana’s Most-Talked-About New Construction Community
The most interesting luxury community in Zionsville right now cannot be found on Zillow.Wild Air has zero active MLS listings as of April 2026 —…
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…
How to Think About Buying or Building a $1M+ Home in Indianapolis
Quick answer: If you're deciding whether to buy or build a $1M+ home in Indianapolis, focus on four things: replacement cost, micro-location, architectural fit, and…
Bradley Ridge Zionsville: The Complete 2026 Guide
By Kris Bashenow, CLHMS | Luxury Real Estate Advisor & Former Chubb Group AppraiserThe most unexpected luxury amenity in Indianapolis isn’t a golf course, a…
Q1 2026 Indianapolis Luxury Real Estate: Replacement Cost Pressure Index (RCPI) Report
By Kris Bashenow, CLHMS | First Quarter 2026 | Marion, Hamilton & Boone CountiesThe highest-priced luxury listing in Greater Indianapolis this quarter reached $10,948,500 in…
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…