u/yellowstone_70

Hey everyone, my family is planning a move from the Chicago suburbs to the Hamilton County area and we're trying to figure out if our expectations are realistic before we go too deep into this.

We're looking at somewhere between $350K to $450K, ideally new construction or something 1-2 years old, around 2,000 to 2,500 sqft. Townhouse or small single family, doesn't matter much as long as it's 2 storey. We have a young kid so schools are important, which is why we're focusing on Fishers, Noblesville and Westfield.

Back in Chicago we've seen a lot of Pulte and M/I Homes communities and we like what they build, so we'd love to stick with one of them if they're active over there. Are they building in those areas? Anyone bought with either of them recently in Hamilton County?

Also one thing we genuinely don't know — are basements common in Indiana? Here in IL almost every home has one so we kind of just assume it, but a friend told us it varies depending on where you go in the midwest.

Any advice from people who've gone through this recently would mean a lot. We don't know many people in Indy and just trying to figure this out without making a mistake on something this big. Thanks!

Hey everyone, my family is planning a move from the Chicago suburbs to the Hamilton County area and we're trying to figure out if our expectations are realistic before we go too deep into this.

We're looking at somewhere between $350K to $450K, ideally new construction or something 1-2 years old, around 2,000 to 2,500 sqft. Townhouse or small single family, doesn't matter much as long as it's 2 storey. We have a young kid so schools are important, which is why we're focusing on Fishers, Noblesville and Westfield.

Back in Chicago we've seen a lot of Pulte and M/I Homes communities and we like what they build, so we'd love to stick with one of them if they're active over there. Are they building in those areas? Anyone bought with either of them recently in Hamilton County?

Also one thing we genuinely don't know — are basements common in Indiana? Here in IL almost every home has one so we kind of just assume it, but a friend told us it varies depending on where you go in the midwest.

Any advice from people who've gone through this recently would mean a lot. We don't know many people in Indy and just trying to figure this out without making a mistake on something this big. Thanks!

Hey all, hoping someone with firsthand experience can help me think through this.

I'm a Canadian on TN status, currently employed with Employer A. I've accepted an offer with Employer B and here's the timeline I'm working with:

- **May 17** – Go to the border, get a new TN stamped for Employer B

- **May 18** – Come back, resign from Employer A, give 1-week notice

- **May 25** – Start with Employer B

A few things I want to gut-check with people who've been through this:

1. **Is this the right sequence?** Get the new TN first, then resign – or am I missing something?

2. **Concurrent TNs** – During that one-week notice period (May 18–25), I'd technically have a valid TN for Employer A (still employed there) and a new TN for Employer B. Is that a problem? Is it even considered "concurrent" or does the new one effectively supersede the old?

3. **How does the CBP officer view this at the port of entry?** When I show up on May 17 still employed with Employer A, am I expected to disclose that? Could the officer flag it as intent to abandon current employment or anything like that?

I've read conflicting things online. Would really appreciate hearing from folks who've actually done a TN employer switch, especially with an overlap period. Thanks!

Hey everyone! We're relocating from Chicago to the Fishers area in the next couple months – my office will be in Carmel, IN so trying to stay somewhat close to that corridor.

Looking for some honest, locals-only advice since the internet gives you the same 5 apartment complex ads every time lol.

**Townhomes:** Ideally a short-term lease, somewhere in the 3–6 month range while we get our bearings and figure out where we actually want to settle. Budget is around $2,200/mo max for a 2BR. Any complexes you've actually lived in or heard good things about? Trying to avoid the ones that look great on photos but the management is a nightmare.

**Groceries:** Having a Costco and a decent Indian grocery store within reasonable distance would be a huge plus for us. Are there any pockets of Fishers/Carmel that check both boxes?

**Daycare:** This is probably the most important one – we have a 4-year-old and finding a good daycare/preschool is top priority. Any recs in the Fishers or Carmel area? And what's the ballpark monthly cost these days? Chicago prices have spoiled/traumatized us so genuinely don't know what to expect.

Any advice appreciated – even the "avoid this place" kind. Thanks in advance!

Hey everyone! I am a single mom relocating from Chicago to the Fishers area in the next couple months – my office will be in Carmel, IN so trying to stay somewhat close to that corridor.

Looking for some honest, locals-only advice since the internet gives you the same 5 apartment complex ads every time lol.

**Apartments:** Ideally a short-term lease, somewhere in the 3–6 month range while we get our bearings and figure out where we actually want to settle. Budget is around $1,800/mo max for a 2BR. Any complexes you've actually lived in or heard good things about? Trying to avoid the ones that look great on photos but the management is a nightmare.

**Groceries:** Having a Costco and a decent Indian grocery store within reasonable distance would be a huge plus for us. Are there any pockets of Fishers/Carmel that check both boxes?

**Daycare:** This is probably the most important one – we have a 4-year-old and finding a good daycare/preschool is top priority. Any recs in the Fishers or Carmel area? And what's the ballpark monthly cost these days? Chicago prices have spoiled/traumatized us so genuinely don't know what to expect.

Any advice appreciated – even the "avoid this place" kind. Thanks in advance!