When the Indiana summer heat hits, Greater Lafayette has no shortage of ways to get wet. Whether you’re a family looking for an all-day adventure, a lap swimmer hunting for a quiet lane, or just someone who wants to let the kids run through a splash pad, there’s a spot for you. Here’s our complete […]
Spring Cleaning: Getting Your Indiana Home Ready for the Season Ahead
If you’ve lived through even one Indiana winter, you know what spring brings with it! Mud. Salt. Dust that somehow made its way into every corner of your home. The good news? You don’t need a full marathon cleaning weekend to fix it. You just need a plan. Think of this less like “spring cleaning” […]
What Does It Really Cost to Own a Home in Indiana?
Buying a home is one of the most rewarding financial decisions many people make. But the purchase price and monthly mortgage payment are only part of the story. Every homeowner eventually discovers there are several ongoing costs that don’t get as much attention during the home search. None of these should scare people away from homeownership. […]
What to Know About Building a House (While Building)
When deciding to build a house, there have to be no less than a thousand decisions to be made. You’ll make many of these decisions in a short window, and hesitation will cause delays. Then, if you change something after it has been ordered or installed, you’ll pay for it twice. The obvious decisions are […]
What Goes Into a Monthly Mortgage Payment
There are so many pieces that go in to establishing a monthly mortgage payment. It’s more than just “paying back the loan!” Other things that can affect your payment: Let’s walk through an example with rough numbers (definitely not exact): Estimated monthly payment = $2,760 Wisdom you should have: So, what do you think? Ready […]