7.28% Mortgage Rates: What NWI Buyers and Sellers Do Now

7.28% Mortgage Rates: What NWI Buyers and Sellers Do Now

7.28% Mortgage Rates: What NWI Buyers and Sellers Do NowKimberly Genovese
Published on: 05/10/2026

Mortgage rates hit 7.28%, adding about $250 a month on a $500K loan. Here's how Northwest Indiana buyers and sellers should price, negotiate, and plan.

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When Portage Homeowners Over 55 Should Think About Downsizing

When Portage Homeowners Over 55 Should Think About Downsizing

When Portage Homeowners Over 55 Should Think About DownsizingKimberly Genovese
Published on: 01/10/2026

Explore the considerations for 55+ homeowners in Portage thinking about downsizing. Understand the local market conditions and financial implications.

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Why Skipping Preapproval Costs NW Indiana Buyers

Why Skipping Preapproval Costs NW Indiana Buyers

Why Skipping Preapproval Costs NW Indiana BuyersKimberly Genovese
Published on: 26/09/2026

Learn why skipping mortgage preapproval can disadvantage home buyers in Northwest Indiana's fast-paced real estate market.

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Sell Your Naperville Home Before Buying in NW Indiana

Sell Your Naperville Home Before Buying in NW Indiana

Sell Your Naperville Home Before Buying in NW IndianaKimberly Genovese
Published on: 24/09/2026

Selling before buying is the financially cleaner move for most Naperville homeowners relocating to Northwest Indiana, but the sequence requires real.

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