Are you considering purchasing a new home? It’s one of the most important financial decisions anyone can make. That means there’s much to consider. How much can you afford? The first step is assessing your financial situation. The financial...
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The Cost to Build a House
Building a home is a great undertaking, and the joy of living in your dream house is worth the work involved. To begin to prepare financially you must understand the cost to build a house. Here are five strategies for determining the cost to build a...
Read MoreWhat is Included in Closing Costs
You submitted your mortgage application and received a Good Faith Estimate (GFE) listing the charges, or closing costs, that you will incur at settlement. As a first time homebuyer, you may have some questions about the fees you have to pay – where...
Read MoreHave You Changed Your Filter Lately?
Did you know that more than 11% of service calls to Lovings Heating & Cooling are caused by dirty filters? You could save yourself some time, stress, and money by signing up to receive monthly email reminders to change your filters. Just visit...
Read MoreSenate Approves Plan to Reduce Indiana Foreclosures
On Thursday, the Indiana Senate approved legislation to encourage alternative foreclosure solutions and further reduce the number of residential foreclosures experienced by Indiana homeowners. Senate Bill (SB) 582, authored by State Senator Karen...
Read MoreSlow, Steady Housing Recovery Expected Ahead
A slow, steady recovery is predicted for the housing market despite ongoing challenges, according to a residential market update today at the 2010 REALTORS® Conference & Expo. Lawrence Yun, National Association of Realtors® chief economist,...
Read MoreMoving Tips To Make The Change Easier
Ahh moving...the very word makes me cringe. I am one of those who likes to hold on to just about everything I own, "in case I need it someday." So when it comes time for me to move, I shudder at the thought of packing, lifting, shoving, pulling,...
Read MoreMoving Tips To Make The Change Easier
Ahh moving...the very word makes me cringe. I am one of those who likes to hold on to just about everything I own, "in case I need it someday." So when it comes time for me to move, I shudder at the thought of packing, lifting, shoving, pulling,...
Read MoreOffice Space Available for Rent at the Portage Chamber of Commerce
The Portage Chamber of Commerce will be renting out office space in our building for January 2011. Our member and renter, The Lupus Foundation, will be moving out in December to relocate. The office space is about 1000 square feet and has two...
Read MoreRep. Visclosky to Celebrate Another Green First in Burns Harbor
U.S. Rep. Peter J. Visclosky (D-Ind.) and Andy Place, Sr. Indiana Builders Association President, will recognize and award “The Gem” located within The Village in Burns Harbor. The Gem is one of only 22 homes within the United States to receive...
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