National Safe Digging Month is here - a time to remember the importance of calling 811 before starting any digging projects. Did you know that the colors of the paint and flags the 811 locators use indicate what is buried below? Red = Electric Orange...
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Dave Woodson Joins Prime Real Estate of Schererville
Prime Real Estate of Schererville, IN welcomes aboard Dave Woodson as a Realtor®. Dave specializes in internet and video marketing. Dave brings with him years of mortgage experience and local internet marketing for small and mid-size companies. He...
Over 1,000 Attend Commercial Real Estate Forecast Conference
The Greater La Porte Economic Development Corporation attended the 10th annual Commercial Real Estate Forecast Conference on Tuesday, January 24th. The event was hosted by the Real Estate Publishing Group and Illinois Real Estate Journal. More than...
Home Prices are on the Decline- But, What About the Midwest?
We’ve all seen the news. “Home prices are on the decline…home prices are at a 20-year low.” However, what we don’t hear is that “Chicago land and the Midwest are stabilizing.” Visit Horizon Bank on Facebook Visit the Horizon Bank...
Renting vs. Buying a Home
If you’re currently renting but considering buying a home, you need to be able to afford more than just your house payment. There are several pros and cons to consider. Purchasing your home offers financial advantages. Home equity. Buying a home...
Steps to Buying a Home
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...
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...
What 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...
Have 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...
Senate 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...