Steve Kroczek with McColly Real Estate

09/17/2026

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Homebuilder confidence just hit its lowest point in a year as mortgage rates surged past 6.7%, with builders now citing everything from rising material costs to labor shortages tied to immigration enforcement. Here's what's behind the slump.

09/16/2026

09/11/2026

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09/09/2026

Something to consider when you live where they have these data centers….

Realtors and their clients are worried data centers will drive up utility costs. But their impact on property values is less clear.

09/04/2026

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Agents who reported at least one price cut to active listings dropped dramatically from prior surveys.

09/04/2026

08/29/2026

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Builders who started five or fewer homes last year saw material costs climb over 9% — while the biggest builders saw barely 2%. See why the gap is so wide.

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08/04/2026

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate recently hit 6.66%, adding a $19 increase to the monthly principal and interest payment on a median-priced $430,000 home.

08/04/2026

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A sprawling LaPorte County estate recently sold for $5.1 million, marking the second-highest residential sale in Northwest Indiana history. ⤵️ Find a link to the story in the comments.

08/01/2026

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