Moving Fort Wayne

About 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.

Publisher

Brad Noll

Category

business · education · leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Sept 2025

Latest episode

13 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

40 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Oct 2026

   Preparing your Home for the Next Decade with Brad Noll

   This week on Moving Fort Wayne, Brad asks a question you rarely hear from a real estate agent: what if you plan to stay? Today the typical U.S. homeowner has been in their home for 12 years. In 2005 that number was six and a half. Even so, most people still take care of their homes one year at a time. Brad lays out a 10 year home ownership plan built on four pillars: the house, the money, the design, and your life. The goal is to help you protect your largest asset and stay competitive in a market where your neighbors are staying put and improving their homes too. Brad covers which major systems are likely to wear out over a decade. He explains the difference between maintenance, which protects your asset, and improvements, which change it. He also looks at how a family's spending might add up over 10 years in one home. Along the way he shares lessons from his own family's 18 years in their home. They turned an outdated kitchen desk into a pantry with about four times the storage, and they are choosing not to remodel the primary bathroom just yet. He also explains why the countertops you choose should match what your home is worth today, not what you paid for it. The episode closes with a practical home ownership review and five questions to work through with your spouse, family, or financial advisor. Being a confident homeowner doesn't mean nothing ever breaks. It means you've thought far enough ahead that you're ready to make a good decision when something does. Key Takeaways ● Homeowners are staying put longer than ever: the typical owner has been in their home 12 years, and NAR reports that recent buyers expect to stay a median of 15 years ● Maintenance protects your asset and improvements change it, so handle roof, drainage, foundation, and HVAC needs before spending on a major kitchen remodel ● A planned $15,000 expense is much better than a $15,000 emergency, which is why it pays to keep money left over each month after your house payment ● Sort projects into three buckets: must do (protects the property), should do (improves function or value), and want to do (adds enjoyment) ● Get your home inspected every three to five years, and think about replacing your sump pump every five to seven years instead of waiting the 12 years printed on the label ● Before any big renovation, ask three ROI questions: does it protect or improve marketability, will my family enjoy it for years, and will I still like this decision in seven to 10 years? 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 #HomeRenovation #HomeEquity Mentioned in this episode: Mortgage you Home with Ruoff Mortgage Ruoff Mortgage (https://movingfortwayne.captivate.fm/ruoffmortgage)

2. 

   15 Sept 2026

   Growing into the Next Chapter with Brock Noye

   This week on Moving Fort Wayne, Brad sits down with Noll Team agent Brock to talk about something most real estate conversations skip: what happens when the agent becomes the seller. Brock's own home is on the market right now, in real time, and he opens up about the pricing conversations, the two-hour showing notifications, and the difference between advising a client through the process and living inside it with a wife, three kids, and a dog. Brad believes agents should be buying or selling a home every few years, and this episode makes the case for why. Brock walks through his family's reasons for moving: three kids who have outgrown the space, and the chance to repurpose equity into a home they can stay in for good while paying down debt. Brad connects that to what he calls the great equity grab, the situation many Fort Wayne homeowners find themselves in after years of appreciation, where the story they tell themselves is that they're stuck in a low interest rate when what they're really stuck with is equity they don't know how to use. The conversation also gets honest about the emotional side. Brad shares the seven days his own listing sat without a single showing and his wife asking him why, since this is what he does for a living. Brock talks about freak-out cleaning mode during naptime, comparing Zillow saves with the neighbors, and what he'll carry into every future listing appointment. The throughline is proactive communication: sellers don't need to talk to their agent every day, but they should always know where things stand. Key Takeaways ● Agents should buy or sell a home every few years when financially possible; going through it firsthand builds both education and empathy for clients ● Brock's move comes down to two lifestyle drivers: more space for three growing kids, and repurposing equity into a long-term home while taking care of debt ● The "great equity grab": many homeowners think they're stuck in a low interest rate when they're actually sitting on equity they haven't put to work ● Market timing matters; homes in the Fort Wayne area are currently averaging roughly 35 to 40 days on market, and that number has looked very different in other seasons of Brad's 23-plus year career ● Mortgage applications dipped in early to mid-August during vacations and back to school, and are beginning to climb again as families return to routines ● Selling changes how you live in your home: fewer toys, vacuum lines in the carpet, and a scramble every time a showing request lands ● Brad's counsel to couples: do not lose the opportunity to improve your communication, because one spouse may be emotionally attached to the home while the other is focused on the numbers ● Proactive communication is the standard: like tracking a delivery order, sellers should always know where their listing stands, what happened this week, and what comes next ● Noll Team Real Estate: https://www.thenollteam.com ● Noll Team Interiors (staging support mentioned in the episode) 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/ ● Brock Noye on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brock-noye-3061b01a1/ ● 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 (https://movingfortwayne.captivate.fm/ruoffmortgage)

3. 

   8 Sept 2026

   Handled with Care: How Hoover the Mover delivers the difference with Dan Omlor

   This week on Moving Fort Wayne, Brad sits down with Dan Omlor, Sales Representative at Hoover the Mover, to talk about the part of a housing change nobody looks forward to: the move itself. With roughly 26 people involved in the average real estate transaction, the moving company is one of the most important and most overlooked. Dan has spent 15 years in the business, and his job description is refreshingly honest: "I talk people off cliffs." Dan walks through the mistakes that cost people money and sleep, starting with the biggest one: waiting too long to hire a mover. He explains how out-of-state pricing follows supply and demand, why an in-home estimate protects you from online broker scams where quotes jump thousands of dollars days before the truck arrives, and what to do three to six months out. Practical tips fill the back half: leave boxes in the room they came out of so the crew learns your home, label the side of the box rather than the top, and skip moving particle board furniture and standard TVs altogether. Brad's take on that last one: "There's permission right there." The conversation also covers what happens when closing dates and moving dates stop lining up, how Hoover the Mover's storage facility and dedicated over-the-road drivers create flexibility when a real estate timeline shifts, and the decluttering service available to Noll Team clients. As Brad puts it, selling a home is a price war and a beauty contest, and getting your stuff out of the way is how you win the second one. Key Takeaways ● Hiring a mover too late is the single most common and most expensive mistake; out-of-state pricing rises as driver availability shrinks ● Always have a representative come to your home for an estimate; online inventory quotes from brokers are where scams start, including price jumps and movers holding belongings until you pay ● Three to six months out, build a plan that includes every contractor, then start purging what you have not used in years ● Leave packed boxes in the room they came from so the crew can familiarize themselves with your items, and label the side of the box, not the top ● Skip moving particle board furniture; it is not built to move, screws pop out, and movers will not cover the damage ● Standard TVs are often not worth moving once you factor in the cost of a proper box ● Storage and flexible scheduling can bridge the gap when a closing date shifts, but communication has to happen well before moving day ● Hoover the Mover offers Noll Team clients a $500 flat-rate declutter of up to two rooms of furniture, with one month of free storage Connect ● Podcast: Moving Fort Wayne ● Host: Brad Noll, The Noll Team: https://www.thenollteam.com ● Host LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradnoll24/ ● Guest: Dan Omlor, Hoover the Mover ● 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 (https://movingfortwayne.captivate.fm/ruoffmortgage)

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