# Ian DeFelice — First-Time Homebuyer Realtor in Indianapolis

> Calm, thoughtful guide for renters becoming first-time homebuyers in Indianapolis. The Homeownership Blueprint is a 5-step path from renting to owning, designed for clarity over pressure.

Last updated: May 13, 2026.

## Who Ian helps
First-time homebuyers in the Indianapolis metro, especially renters age 22-35 who want a plan before they shop. Service area: Hamilton County (Carmel, Westfield, Fishers, Noblesville) and Marion County (Broad Ripple, Irvington, Meridian-Kessler, Fountain Square).

## The Homeownership Blueprint (signature 5-step buyer process)
1. Assessment Insight — 2-minute readiness self-assessment across 5 dimensions
2. Initial Consultation — coffee meeting, personalized plan
3. Pre-Approval — focused on monthly comfort, not maximum approval
4. Needs vs. Wants — clarifying tradeoffs before searching
5. Finding the Home — search, alerts, tours, offers, closing

The philosophy: preparation before shopping. Most people aren't stuck because of money — they're stuck because they don't have a plan.

## Brokerage
Ian is an agent at Roots Realty (rootsrealty.co), part of @properties. Roots is an Indianapolis brokerage with 10+ agents and 400+ transactions since 2023, co-founded by Max Moore and Tyler Lingle.

## Key pages
- [The Homeownership Blueprint](https://defelicehomes.com/blueprint): Ian's 5-step first-time buyer process, from assessment insight through closing.
- [Readiness Assessment](https://defelicehomes.com/quiz): A 2-3 minute self-assessment that gives renters an honest starting point.
- [My Story](https://defelicehomes.com/my-story): Ian's pillar story: IUPUI, the first house, the driveway moment, and the buyer philosophy that came from it.
- [DeFelice Digest](https://defelicehomes.com/journal): First-time buyer education and field notes for renters in Indianapolis.
- [DeFelice Digest](https://defelicehomes.com/digest): Monthly newsletter about Indy life, home insight, community partners, and what Ian is learning.
- [Contact](https://defelicehomes.com/contact): Best place to start a direct conversation with Ian.
- [Street Sweep](https://defelicehomes.com/street-sweep): Indianapolis community park-cleanup project Ian founded.

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- /insights — Exists for future market reports, but it is not a primary citation target yet.

## Newsletter
DeFelice Digest. Tagline: "Rooted living. Intentional life. Honest thoughts." Monthly letter covering Indy life, home insights, community partners, upcoming gatherings.

## Contact
Email: ian@defelicehomes.com
Instagram: @iandefelice

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