Moving Fort Wayne

Buying or selling a home isn’t just a transaction, it’s often the biggest lifestyle change a family will make. That’s where Moving Fort Wayne comes in. Our podcast exists to guide people like you through the questions, fears, and opportunities that come with a move. Whether you’re upsizing, downsizing, relocating for work, or investing for the future, you don’t have to figure it out alone. We’ve helped thousands of families in Fort Wayne take their next confident step, and on this show we share the same wisdom, strategies, and stories that have earned us trust for over 20 years. Behind every episode is Noll Team Real Estate, experienced advisors who know the market inside and out, but more importantly, know how to listen and lead. You’ll hear from agents, designers, lenders, and community voices who are walking families through change every single day. Their insights, paired with real stories from clients like you, will give you clarity, reduce stress, and even spark excitement about what’s next. If you want a team that treats you like family and a podcast that gives you a clear plan, you’ve found your show.

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  Episode #35

  The Homeowner's Annual Financial Checkup: 7 Questions Every Fort Wayne Homeowner Should Ask

  Aug 18, 202620 minS1

  This week on Moving Fort Wayne, Brad Noll goes solo to reframe the way you think about your biggest asset: your home. We schedule a yearly physical, a dental cleaning every six months, and check in with a financial advisor a couple times a year, but most homeowners rarely take a hard look at how their home is actually performing. Brad walks through what a true homeowner's annual financial checkup looks like, starting with the question almost nobody can answer with confidence: what is your home really worth? Brad breaks down the four opinions of value (assessed value, the online algorithms, a real estate market analysis, and an appraisal) and shares why leaning on a single portal is risky. When he pulled his own home across several sites before recording, he found nearly a $150,000 spread between the low and high estimates. From there, he digs into equity: how to calculate it, why so few homeowners know the number, and how to use a home equity line of credit as a disciplined tool rather than an ATM. He also covers the annual reviews that quietly protect your money, including your mortgage, your insurance coverage, and your property tax exemptions. The episode closes on the part that matters most: whether your home still fits your life. Brad reminds listeners that people rarely move because of a spreadsheet. They move because life changes, through marriage, divorce, new babies, empty nesting, job shifts, or aging parents moving in. The goal of the checkup isn't to talk you into selling. It's to help you make confident, informed decisions with a clear picture of your numbers and your next chapter. Key Takeaways ● There are four opinions of value on any home: the assessed value, the online algorithms, a real estate market analysis, and the appraised value ● Online portals can disagree wildly; Brad found nearly a $150,000 spread between the low and high estimates on his own home ● Most homeowners know what they owe but very few know how much equity they actually have; review it every single year ● A home equity line of credit can be a smart tool for appreciating assets, renovations, college, or an emergency, but it should never be used as an ATM for vacations or consumer purchases ● Making one extra mortgage payment a year (13 instead of 12) can cut roughly nine years off your loan ● Review your insurance annually; if you have a basement, consider $25,000 in water backup coverage rather than the standard $10,000 ● In Indiana, a primary residence with a homestead exemption is capped near 1% for property taxes, versus up to 2% for non-owner occupied and 3% for commercial; confirm your exemptions before December 31 ● Build a maintenance reserve for the unglamorous big-ticket items: roof, heating and cooling, water heater, appliances, and exterior upkeep ● The best home isn't the biggest one; it's the one that fits your current and near-future lifestyle ● The biggest financial mistake homeowners make is never checking what their home is worth in the first place Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 00:41 - Why Your Home Needs a Yearly Checkup and the Four Opinions of Value 04:30 - Equity: Knowing Your Number and Using It Wisely 09:57 - Mortgage and Insurance Reviews 13:22 - Property Tax Exemptions and Your Maintenance Reserve Fund 16:37 - Does Your Home Still Fit? The Lifestyle Checkup ● The Noll Team: https://www.thenollteam.com Connect ● Podcast: Moving Fort Wayne ● Host: Brad Noll, The Noll Team: https://www.thenollteam.com ● Brad Noll on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradnoll24/ ● Also check out Brad's other podcast, Student of the Game, for small business strategy and leadership: https://www.youtube.com/@StudentoftheGamePodcastw-bb6wp #MovingFortWayne #FortWayneRealEstate #HomeBuying #RealEstateTips #TheNollTeam #HomeMaintenanceTips #SpringHomeCare #MidwestHomes #HomeInspection #HomeOwnership Mentioned in this episode: Mortgage you Home with Ruoff Mortgage Ruoff Mortgage

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  Episode #34

  Market Update and Rates with Nick Boucher from Ruoff Mortgage

  Aug 11, 202632 minS1

  This week on Moving Fort Wayne, Brad Noll welcomes back show sponsor Nick Boucher of Ruoff Mortgage for a quarterly market update focused on the move up buyer. If your first home no longer fits your growing family or changing lifestyle, but you feel frozen by a low interest rate or unsure what to do with your equity, this conversation is for you. Brad and Nick unpack why so many homeowners feel stuck and how to think clearly about the next step. Nick brings an economist's perspective and a teacher's heart to the numbers, explaining why waiting for a return to three or four percent rates may be a fool's errand, how debt to income ratio quietly shapes your buying power, and why home price appreciation rewards those who move sooner. Together they walk through the real mechanics of moving up without selling first: bridge loans, HELOCs, non-contingent offers, and the difference between qualifying for one, two, or even three financing products at once. The heart of the episode is a practical roadmap for unlocking equity you may not realize you have. Nick explains how a recast (re-amortization) lets buyers put a smaller amount down now, sell their departing residence later, apply the net proceeds as a lump sum, and recalculate their payment as if they had put twenty percent down from day one, dropping PMI in the process. It is a relationship-first look at making a life-stage move feel reasonable, approachable, and far less stressful. Key Takeaways ● Interest rate moves are driven less by world events themselves and more by how institutional and retail investors emotionally react to those events in the bond market ● Waiting for rates to return to three or four percent may mean waiting years with no end in sight; today's rates sit under the historical norm, and delaying likely just means paying higher home prices later ● Most homeowners who have owned five years or longer are sitting on significant equity, often fifty thousand to three hundred thousand dollars, that can be put to work in a move up ● Debt to income ratio, not just income, determines how much home you qualify for; two people with the same job and salary can afford very different homes based on their debt load ● Lenders typically cap DTI near 49.99 percent, so on ten thousand dollars of monthly gross income, roughly five thousand can go toward housing and other debts ● To buy before you sell, you must qualify to carry multiple payments at once: your current mortgage, a bridge loan or HELOC to tap equity, and the new mortgage ● A recast lets you put the minimum down now, apply your home sale proceeds as a lump sum later (minimum ten thousand dollars), and recalculate your payment as if you put twenty percent down, dropping PMI with a written request ● Recasting is a conventional loan feature only; FHA and other government loans do not allow it Recourses ● Ruoff Mortgage (episode sponsor): https://www.ruoff.com ● Noll Team Real Estate: https://www.thenollteam.com Connect ● Podcast: Moving Fort Wayne ● Host: Brad Noll, The Noll Team: https://www.thenollteam.com ● Brad Noll on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradnoll24/ ● Guest: Nick Boucher, Ruoff Mortgage: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-boucher-7321a572/ ● Also check out Brad's other podcast, Student of the Game, for small business strategy and leadership: https://www.youtube.com/@StudentoftheGamePodcastw-bb6wp #MovingFortWayne #FortWayneRealEstate #HomeBuying #RealEstateTips #TheNollTeam #HomeMaintenanceTips #SpringHomeCare #MidwestHomes #HomeInspection #HomeOwnership Since 2003, Noll Team Real Estate has been helping people in the Fort Wayne area find the freedom to live the lifestyle they want. Despite changing markets and business tactics, we have remained true to this better and improved business model by focusing on building relationships and serving others in everything we do. Whatever stage of life you are in, our goal is to provide you with the wisdom and tools necessary when buying or selling a home. We put you first to ensure an enjoyable and profitable experience. Mentioned in this episode: Mortgage you Home with Ruoff Mortgage Ruoff Mortgage

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  Episode #32

  What Buyer Agency Means for Sellers with Melissa Little

  Jul 21, 202622 minS1

  This week on Moving Fort Wayne, Brad Noll welcomes back Noll Team agent Melissa Little to tackle one of the most misunderstood shifts in real estate: how the new buyer agency rules affect sellers. Since the federally mandated changes took effect in August of 2024, the way buyer's agents get paid has changed, and sellers are hearing one word over and over: negotiable. Brad and Melissa cut through the confusion to explain what that word really means when an offer lands on your table. Melissa walks through the mechanics in plain language. Buyers now sign an agreement with their own agent before they ever tour a home, and when they write an offer, they will most likely ask the seller to cover that fee as a closing cost. Sellers can decline, but doing so shrinks the buyer pool and, often, the final sale price. The smarter mindset, Brad and Melissa agree, is simple: be willing to pay a buyer's agent, but see the offer first. It is pay for performance, and the number that matters most is your net, not the commission line. The conversation also digs into what separates a great buyer's agent from a poor one, and why it should matter to sellers. Communication is the tell. Did the agent return the call before the showing? Give feedback after? Fill out all 76 decision points in the purchase agreement correctly? With 23 years of guiding Fort Wayne buyers and sellers, Brad frames the takeaway clearly: the best buyer's agents don't just serve their clients, they give sellers the confidence a deal will actually close, and closing is the only way a seller receives their hard-earned equity. Key Takeaways ● The August 2024 rule changes did not raise costs so much as split them; buyers now pay their agent through a fee that is disclosed rather than buried in the transaction ● "Negotiable" is true, but declining to pay a buyer's agent shrinks your buyer pool because many buyers lack the extra upfront cash to cover that fee themselves ● The right seller mindset: be willing to pay a buyer's agent, but review the full offer first, because it is pay for performance ● Focus on your net, not the commission line; no two offers are the same once concessions, taxes, title costs, and other terms are factored in ● A lower buyer's agent commission often means a lower sale price, since the buyer must make up the gap out of pocket ● Communication is the clearest sign of a strong buyer's agent: returned calls, timely feedback, met deadlines, and a correctly completed purchase agreement ● An Indiana purchase agreement runs nine pages, 496 lines, and roughly 76 decision points that each shift expense between buyer and seller ● The best buyer's agents provide sellers confidence that the deal will actually reach the closing table, which is how sellers finally receive their equity Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 00:41 - How Buyer Agency Changed for Sellers 04:04 - "It's Negotiable" and Your Buyer Pool 06:50 - The Net Sheet: What You Actually Walk Away With 09:46 - Communication: The Mark of a Great Buyer's Agent 17:03 - What Wins in Today's Market Connect ● Podcast: Moving Fort Wayne ● Host: Brad Noll, The Noll Team - https://www.thenollteam.com ● Featuring: Melissa Little, The Noll Team ● Also check out Brad's other podcast, Student of the Game, for small business strategy and leadership: https://www.youtube.com/@StudentoftheGamePodcastw-bb6wp #MovingFortWayne #FortWayneRealEstate #HomeBuying #RealEstateTips #TheNollTeam #HomeMaintenanceTips #SpringHomeCare #MidwestHomes #HomeInspection #HomeOwnership Since 2003, Noll Team Real Estate has been helping people in the Fort Wayne area find the freedom to live the lifestyle they want. Despite changing markets and business tactics, we have remained true to this better and improved business model by focusing on building relationships and serving others in everything we do. Whatever stage of life you are in, our goal is to provide you with the wisdom and tools necessary when buying or selling a home. We put you first to ensure an enjoyable and profitable experience. Mentioned in this episode: Mortgage you Home with Ruoff Mortgage Ruoff Mortgage

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  Episode #31

  Negotiating Prices of a Home with Tiffany Ham

  Jul 14, 202625 minS1

  This week on Moving Fort Wayne, Brad Noll welcomes back podcast alumni Tiffany Ham to pull back the curtain on one of real estate's biggest mysteries: how to negotiate the price of a home. Buyers almost always start with the same two questions, "How much should we offer?" and "What's this home worth?" Brad and Tiffany dig into the honest answer (a home is worth what a buyer is willing to pay) and then map out the research, market data, and strategy that turn a gut-feeling offer into a confident, winning one. Along the way, they break down the tools The Noll Team uses every day: absorption rate and months of supply, the four different opinions of value, comparable sales, and the all-important median days on market. Tiffany explains why she always calls the listing agent first to learn what actually motivates the seller, because price is rarely the only thing that matters. From a seller who refused to sell to an investor after 37 years in the same neighborhood to the 76 decision points hiding inside a nine-page purchase agreement, this conversation shows that great negotiating is really great communicating. Brad and Tiffany close with the advanced moves that win offers in today's market: escalation clauses and the difference between the cap and the gap, plus how earnest money signals a buyer's confidence to a risk-wary seller. Brad shares a jaw-dropping story of a buyer who put a full 10% down as earnest money to beat a cash offer on a luxury home. Whether you're buying, selling, or just watching your neighborhood, this episode will help you negotiate from a position of information and confidence. Key Takeaways ● A home is worth what a buyer is willing to pay; start with research on comps, price per square foot, and how long a home has been on the market ● Months of supply signals the market: four to six months is balanced, less than four is a seller's market, and more than six is a buyer's market ● There are four opinions of value: assessed, algorithm-based, market, and appraised; if you're financing, the appraised value carries the most weight ● Price is what everyone sees, but it is not always the most important thing; closing dates, contingencies, and who the buyer is can matter more to a seller ● The purchase agreement has nine pages, 496 lines, and 76 decision points, representing three to five percent of the home's price beyond the offer number ● Real estate is hyper-local; compare a home against its county, zip code, and specific neighborhood, and watch the median days on market before going low ● A great question to ask a listing agent: who set the price, the seller or the agent? ● Escalation clauses have a cap (how high you'll go) and a gap (how far you'll beat the next offer); a small gap can lose to a strong cash offer ● Earnest money signals confidence and commitment; a larger deposit tells a risk-averse seller the deal is more likely to close ● You make money when you buy a home, not when you sell it, so buy it right and let time work in your favor Connect ● Podcast: Moving Fort Wayne ● Host: Brad Noll, The Noll Team: https://www.thenollteam.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradnoll24/ ● Guest: Tiffany Ham, Noll Team Real Estate: https://www.thenollteam.com | linkedin.com/in/tiffany-ham-9119ba138 ● Also check out Brad's other podcast, Student of the Game, for small business strategy and leadership: https://www.youtube.com/@StudentoftheGamePodcastw-bb6wp #MovingFortWayne #FortWayneRealEstate #HomeBuying #RealEstateTips #TheNollTeam #HomeMaintenanceTips #SpringHomeCare #MidwestHomes #HomeInspection #HomeOwnership Mentioned in this episode: Mortgage you Home with Ruoff Mortgage Ruoff Mortgage

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  Episode #29

  From Center Stage to Sold Signs with Richy Mon

  Jun 30, 202636 minS1

  This week on Moving Fort Wayne, Brad Noll sits down with Richy Mon, the newest member of Noll Team Real Estate, to answer a question every buyer and seller eventually faces: how do you choose the right realtor? A Fort Wayne native, Richie spent five years in Nashville building a career as a professional dancer while working in real estate, sharing stages with artists like Dolly Parton, Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, and Shania Twain, and touring with DJ John Summit. With a growing family and a second child on the way, he made the decision to move back to Northeast Indiana, and his first call was Brad. The conversation moves from Richie's journey home to the practical questions that matter most when hiring an agent. Brad and Richie compare the wildly competitive Nashville market, where starter homes run $450,000 to $500,000, with Fort Wayne's far more affordable landscape, where the average sales price sits at $295,000. They unpack why so many people moved last year to be closer to family, and why values, character, and competence should guide your choice of both a realtor and the team behind them. Along the way, Brad shares the story behind the Noll Team name, rooted in his own experience of individual success without team success, and lays out the four jobs he believes a realtor should focus on: building relationships, listing homes, showing homes, and negotiating deals. Richie reflects on the peace of mind that comes from a full support team, the difference between a salesperson and an advisor, and the one question that reveals more than any other: what percentage of your business comes from referrals and past clients? Key Takeaways ● The number one reason people moved in 2025 was to get closer to family, and that trend is expected to continue ● Fort Wayne remains one of the most affordable markets in the country, with an average sales price of $295,000 and a median of $265,000, compared to Nashville starter homes at $450,000 to $500,000 ● Choosing a brokerage comes down to shared values; on the Noll Team, the number one core value is "serve others," with no exceptions or asterisks ● A realtor has four core jobs: build relationships, list homes, show homes, and negotiate deals, and a strong support team frees the agent to focus on them ● Hire for character and competence; the best introductions come through a referral or recommendation, not by calling the agent listed on a home you like ● Ask any agent what percentage of their business comes from repeat and referral clients; the national average is about 65%, and the remainder reflects time spent prospecting instead of serving you ● A good realtor knows the market and gets you to closing; a great realtor acts as an advisor, asks questions, shares pros and cons, and tells you the truth even when it means slowing down Guest ● Name: Richy Mon ● Title: Real Estate Agent ● Company: Noll Team Real Estate ● Bio: Fort Wayne native and newest member of Noll Team Real Estate, Richy Mon spent five years in Nashville building a career as a professional dancer while also working in real estate. He has performed with artists including Dolly Parton, Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Shania Twain, and toured with DJ John Summit before moving back to Northeast Indiana with his family. Connect ● Podcast: Moving Fort Wayne ● Host: Brad Noll, The Noll Team: https://www.thenollteam.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradnoll24/ ● Guest: Richy Mon, Noll Team Real Estate: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richy-mon-b360b015b/ ● Also check out Brad's other podcast, Student of the Game, for small business strategy and leadership: https://www.youtube.com/@StudentoftheGamePodcastw-bb6wp #MovingFortWayne #FortWayneRealEstate #HomeBuying #RealEstateTips #TheNollTeam #HomeMaintenanceTips #SpringHomeCare #MidwestHomes #HomeInspection #HomeOwnership Since 2003, Noll Team Real Estate has been helping people in the Fort Wayne area find the freedom to live the lifestyle they want. Despite changing markets and business tactics, we have remained true to this better and improved business model by focusing on building relationships and serving others in everything we do. Whatever stage of life you are in, our goal is to provide you with the wisdom and tools necessary when buying or selling a home. We put you first to ensure an enjoyable and profitable experience. Mentioned in this episode: Mortgage you Home with Ruoff Mortgage Ruoff Mortgage

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