Wade Germann Realty

Wade Germann Realty Hi everyone! I'm a born and raised local Fort Wayne based Real Estate Agent, looking to help buyers and sellers with their Real Estate needs.

Lets connect and have a conversation, because those are always free.

Indiana Veterans: Friendly reminder.In just a couple weeks, applications open for Indiana's new veteran property tax cre...
06/18/2026

Indiana Veterans: Friendly reminder.

In just a couple weeks, applications open for Indiana's new veteran property tax credit and exemption program.

One of the biggest things veterans need to know: current benefits do not automatically carry over. If you're eligible, you'll need to submit a new application through your County Auditor's office.

• Application window opens July 1

• New application required

• Credits available for qualifying disabled veterans

• Up to a 100% property tax exemption for qualifying veterans rated 100% disabled or IU

As a fellow disabled veteran, I wanted to make sure this stays on everyone's radar before the application period opens. Too many veterans miss out on benefits simply because they didn't know the rules changed.

Tag a veteran who needs to see this and help spread the word.



Wade Germann
Realtor® | Veteran | GREEN Certified
Everstead Real Estate Group
Mike Thomas Associates
📞 (260) 277-3203
📧 [email protected]

06/16/2026

🤫 The secret is out...

I've been keeping this one under wraps for a little while, but not anymore.

2422 Forest Valley Drive is getting ready to hit the market, and if you've been waiting for a home in a great location on Fort Wayne's northeast side, you're going to want to keep an eye on this one. 👀

The photos are being finalized, the sign is going up, and we'll be sharing more details soon.

For now, consider this your official sneak peek.

Stay tuned. 🏡

Wade Germann
Realtor® | Veteran | GREEN Certified
Everstead Real Estate Group
Mike Thomas Associates Realtors
📞 (260) 277-3203
📧 [email protected]

📊 MANDATORY MARKET MONDAY | FORT WAYNEIf you live in Fort Wayne, these are the housing numbers I'm paying attention to t...
06/16/2026

📊 MANDATORY MARKET MONDAY | FORT WAYNE

If you live in Fort Wayne, these are the housing numbers I'm paying attention to this week.

📈 This Week vs 30 Days Ago

🏡 93 New Listings (⬇️ 12.3%) 🏡 109 Homes Sold (⬆️ 9.0%) 🏡 103 Price Changes (⬆️ 30.4%) 🏡 21 Back on Market (⬆️ 50.0%) 🏡 121 Pending Sales (⬆️ 30.1%) 🏡 677 Total Inventory (⬆️ 8.1%)

🚨 Market Signal 🚨

Inventory continues to climb, but buyers haven't gone anywhere.

Pending sales are up 30%. Closed sales are up 9%.

Translation? Buyers still want houses. They just have more choices than they did a few months ago.

📌 Buyers

You've got options. That's great.

But don't mistake more inventory for a slow market. The good homes are still moving quickly and competition is alive and well.

📌 Sellers

Inventory is up, which means buyers can be picky.

The homes winning right now are the ones priced correctly and presented well from day one. The ones chasing the market are showing up in those price change numbers.

📍 School District Snapshot

NACS: 15 new | 21 sold | 24 pending | 167 inventory

SACS: 18 new | 14 sold | 20 pending | 139 inventory

EACS: 20 new | 18 sold | 21 pending | 159 inventory

FWCS: 59 new | 51 sold | 67 pending | 371 inventory

The biggest takeaway?

Inventory is growing, but demand is keeping pace. That's creating a healthier market for both buyers and sellers.

Curious what these numbers look like in your neighborhood? I'm always happy to run the data.

🌐 eversteadgroup.com | 📞 260-487-3647

Wade Germann
Realtor® | Veteran | GREEN Certified
Everstead Real Estate Group
Mike Thomas Associates Realtors
📞 (260) 277-3203
📧 [email protected]

06/12/2026

This Saturday and Sunday from 1–3 PM, come check out The Madeline by Preston Allen Homes in the Villages of Arneo.

Come see what all the buzz is about. Be impressed. Fall in love. Maybe... buy it? 🏡

I'd love to show you around and answer any questions you have about the home, the builder, or the community.

Wade Germann
Realtor® | Veteran | GREEN Certified
Everstead Real Estate Group
Mike Thomas Associates Realtors
📞 (260) 277-3203
📧 [email protected]

One of the biggest mistakes buyers make is assuming the sticker price tells the whole story.That's like shopping for a t...
06/11/2026

One of the biggest mistakes buyers make is assuming the sticker price tells the whole story.

That's like shopping for a truck based solely on the monthly gas bill.

The price of the house matters, but it's only one piece of the puzzle.

Interest rates, property taxes, homeowners insurance, down payment options, and loan programs all play a role in what you'll actually pay each month. That's why two homes with the same price tag can have very different monthly payments.

I've had buyers tell me, "That house is way out of my budget," only to discover it wasn't. I've also had buyers fall in love with a house online only to find out the monthly payment had some very ambitious plans of its own.

The good news is there are often more options available than people realize.

Whether you're buying your first home, moving up, downsizing, or just Zillow-scrolling as a competitive sport, it's worth knowing what your real numbers look like.

Before you decide what you can or can't afford, let's run the numbers. You might be surprised by what we find.

📲 Shoot me a message and let's see what's possible.

Wade Germann
Realtor® | Veteran | GREEN Certified
Everstead Real Estate Group
Mike Thomas Associates Realtors
📞 (260) 277-3203
📧 [email protected]

MANDATORY MARKET MONDAY | FORT WAYNEIf you've been wondering whether the Fort Wayne market is slowing down heading into ...
06/10/2026

MANDATORY MARKET MONDAY | FORT WAYNE

If you've been wondering whether the Fort Wayne market is slowing down heading into summer, these numbers tell a different story.

Compared to just one month ago:

🏡 New listings jumped from 77 to 120 (+56%) 🏡 Homes sold increased from 69 to 128 (+86%) 🏡 Total inventory grew from 598 to 675 homes (+13%) 🏡 Price changes increased from 72 to 88

So what's the takeaway?

Buyers finally have something they haven't had much of the last few years: options.

Inventory is climbing across every major school district, which means less pressure to make a decision in 15 minutes and more opportunities to find the right house.

But don't mistake more inventory for a slow market.

Homes sold are up 86%.

That's a huge jump.

The buyers who are serious are still making moves, and the homes that are priced correctly and show well are still getting snapped up.

For sellers, this is where strategy matters.

You have more competition today than you did a month ago. Buyers have choices. The days of simply putting a sign in the yard and hoping for the best are gone.

The homes that stand out are the homes that sell.

📍 Inventory by School District:

NACS: 166 → 178 homes available

FWCS: 322 → 362 homes available

EACS: 130 → 157 homes available

SACS: 127 → 138 homes available

The biggest thing I'm watching right now?

Inventory is growing, but buyer activity is keeping pace.

That's a healthy market.

Not a buyer's market. Not a seller's market.

Just a market that rewards preparation and good decisions.

Curious what these numbers look like in your neighborhood?

Every neighborhood in Fort Wayne is behaving a little differently right now, and I'm always happy to run the data.

🌐 eversteadgroup.com | 📞 260-487-3647

Wade Germann Realtor® | Veteran | GREEN Certified


📞 (260) 277-3203 📧 [email protected]

MONDAY MARKET UPDATE… on a Tuesday 🇺🇸Out of respect for Memorial Day and those who made the ultimate sacrifice for this ...
05/27/2026

MONDAY MARKET UPDATE… on a Tuesday 🇺🇸

Out of respect for Memorial Day and those who made the ultimate sacrifice for this country, we pushed this week’s market update back a day.

Now let’s talk about what the Fort Wayne market actually did this week.

📊 THIS WEEK VS 30 DAYS AGO:

90 NEW LISTINGS ⬆️ 23.3%
100 HOMES SOLD ⬆️ 7.5%
65 PRICE CHANGES ⬇️ 27.0%
11 BACK ON MARKET ⬇️ 31.3%
96 PENDING ⬇️ 24.4%
634 TOTAL INVENTORY ⬆️ 8.4%

🚨 HERE’S WHAT ACTUALLY MATTERS 🚨

Inventory continues climbing, which finally gives buyers a little more breathing room than we’ve seen recently.

But at the same time…

Price reductions are down.
Back on market is down.
And closed sales are still strong.

That tells me buyers are making cleaner decisions and the good homes are still moving.

📌 BUYERS
You’ve got more options than you did a month ago, which is healthy.

But this still isn’t a market where you can sleep on the right house for a week and expect it to still be there.

The prepared buyers are still winning.

📌 SELLERS
This market is rewarding preparation and pricing strategy.

The homes that show well and hit the market correctly are still getting strong attention.

The ones chasing the market later?
Those are the homes seeing the reductions.

📈 WHAT I’M WATCHING

This feels more balanced than chaotic right now.

More inventory.
Steady closings.
Less fallout.

Honestly, that’s a healthier market than what we’ve seen the last few years.

📌 DISTRICT BREAKDOWN:

🏡 NACS: 14 new | 24 sold | 18 pending | 172 inventory
🏡 SACS: 17 new | 14 sold | 19 pending | 134 inventory
🏡 EACS: 15 new | 15 sold | 15 pending | 141 inventory
🏡 FWCS: 50 new | 60 sold | 61 pending | 336 inventory

FWCS continues leading the county in overall movement, while NACS remains one of the tighter and more competitive areas.

And EACS?
Perfectly balanced across the board this week.

🌐 eversteadgroup.com | 📞 260-487-3647

Wade Germann
Realtor® | Veteran | GREEN Certified
Everstead Real Estate Group

📞 (260) 277-3203
📧 [email protected]

Today isnt about the 3 day weekend.Today isnt about the door buster sale.Today isnt about the lake.Today is about the br...
05/25/2026

Today isnt about the 3 day weekend.
Today isnt about the door buster sale.
Today isnt about the lake.

Today is about the brave men and women that sacrificed everything to give you the life you live to have a 3 day weekend.

Remember and honor the fallen.

“What if I buy… and home prices go down?”But what if the sky falls Chicken Little?That’s one of the biggest concerns buy...
05/20/2026

“What if I buy… and home prices go down?”

But what if the sky falls Chicken Little?

That’s one of the biggest concerns buyers have right now — especially with how dramatic the internet likes to make everything sound.

But when you zoom out and look at the bigger picture, history tells a very different story.

Over the last several decades, home prices have consistently trended upward over time. Have there been dips? Absolutely. But historically, they’ve been temporary compared to the long-term growth of home values.

If buyers waited for the “perfect” market conditions every time, most people would still be living with their parents arguing about interest rates at Thanksgiving. 😅

Real estate has always rewarded people who think long term. The buyers who usually win are the ones focused on where they’ll be in 5-10 years — not what one headline said this morning.

The goal isn’t timing the market perfectly.
The goal is buying the right house, at the right payment, for your life and your goals. 📈

And for what it’s worth… people have been saying “now’s a terrible time to buy” for decades. Meanwhile, homeowners kept building equity anyway.

If you’re curious what home prices are actually doing here in Fort Wayne — not just nationally — send me a message. I’ll give you the real local picture.

Wade Germann
Realtor® | Veteran | GREEN Certified
Everstead Real Estate Group
Mike Thomas Associates Realtors
📞 (260) 277-3203
📧 [email protected]

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