Shane Dodge

10/20/2026

Is there a piece of furniture in your home that really means a lot to you? Maybe something that's been passed down over the years.

Shane Dodge
Manager/Broker
(317) 339-0979

10/18/2026

🌿 "Suburban living is all about quiet streets, friendly neighbors, and space to grow." 🌼🏡

Shane Dodge
Manager/Broker
(317) 339-0979

10/16/2026

The best part about city living? Walkability! 🚶‍♂️ What’s your go-to coffee shop within walking distance? Bonus points if you tag them! ☕🏙

Shane Dodge
Manager/Broker
(317) 339-0979

10/15/2026

If you've been weighing whether to keep the house and rent it out, it's worth hearing the other side: plenty of the time, selling is the clearer call. ⁣
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You need equity. If the down payment on the next home depends on this one's proceeds, that usually settles it. Stretching to carry two mortgages is where this decision goes wrong most often. ⁣
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The numbers don't work. Rent that doesn't cover the carrying costs, with no strong case for appreciation, is a monthly subsidy to a house you no longer live in. ⁣
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The house needs work. Deferred maintenance, an aging roof, old systems. Tenants don't defer those costs — they surface them. ⁣
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Your home sells well right now. A softer headline market doesn't mean your specific house is sitting. ⁣
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You don't want the job. Being a landlord is ongoing work, not a one-time decision. Plenty of owners run the numbers, see a decent hold on paper, and sell anyway because they'd rather have a clean break and a simpler life. ⁣
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Keeping the house isn't a free option. It just doesn't come with a monthly bill that makes the cost obvious. ⁣
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Read the full article: https://shanedodge.myagent.site/sell-it-or-rent-it-out-how-to-decide-what-to-do-with-your-home-when-you-move/

10/14/2026

Is it the people? The design? The cozy little details? Tell us what turns a house into your home.

Shane Dodge
Manager/Broker
(317) 339-0979

10/13/2026

📍 New Listing 📍 Take a look at this fantastic new property that just hit the market located at 1137 Brookside Court in Avon. Reach out here or at (317) 339-0979 for more information!

Listed by Erik Pitner

Shane Dodge
Manager/Broker
(317) 339-0979

All the charm with the benefit of a perfect location. Hard to find all brick ranch with finished basement in the desirable Hollow Brook West neighborhood. This well maintained home features 2 main level bedrooms, both with ensuite bathrooms and large walk in closets. Ideal for guests, an in law s...

10/13/2026

Most owners weighing "sell it or rent it out" start with two numbers: what the house would sell for, and what it would rent for. ⁣
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Those two numbers don't answer the question. ⁣
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What matters is what each path nets you over the years you'd actually hold it. On the sell side, that's the proceeds after commission, closing costs, and whatever it takes to get the deal done — and then what that equity goes on to do next. On the rent side, it's the mortgage plus property taxes, insurance, a maintenance reserve, a vacancy allowance, and management fees if you won't be handling it yourself. ⁣
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And a rental pays you in three ways that arrive at different speeds: monthly cash flow, the principal your tenant is quietly paying down, and appreciation over time. A house that barely breaks even each month can still be a strong hold. One that cash-flows can still be the wrong call if you need that equity for the next place. ⁣
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Run it with real local numbers for your specific house. Rent, taxes, and appreciation vary enough from one neighborhood to the next to flip the answer. ⁣
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Read the full article: https://shanedodge.myagent.site/sell-it-or-rent-it-out-how-to-decide-what-to-do-with-your-home-when-you-move/

10/12/2026

📍 New Listing 📍 Take a look at this fantastic new property that just hit the market located at 5050 W Epler Road in Indianapolis. Reach out here or at (317) 339-0979 for more information!

Listed by Jenny Jennett

Shane Dodge
Manager/Broker
(317) 339-0979

4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath home featuring two primary suites. Property sits on 1 acre and includes an additional 1-acre wooded lot as separate parcel. Features include a covered front porch, rear deck, freshly painted main level and new carpet on the stairs. HVAC updated summer 2026 and crawl space sump...

10/12/2026

This striking red kitchen is proof that design is meant to stand out! Sleek finishes, high-gloss cabinetry, and luxurious marble accents make this space a true showstopper. A perfect blend of drama and elegance.

Would you go bold with your kitchen design?



Shane Dodge
Manager/Broker
(317) 339-0979

10/10/2026

Have you eaten at this Burger restaurant yet? It's one of the highest rated in Indianapolis!

Shane Dodge
Manager/Broker
(317) 339-0979

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