Evansville folks, you know that alley off Main Street next to Innovation Pointe? Since it’s been used for so many selfies, Abby Elpers, marketing and communications manager with Growth Alliance for Greater Evansville, had a dream of turning that alley into a selfie location that was even more unique. When we say she had a […]
Paying Off All Bad Debt Might Not Help You Get Into A Home Faster
Many people believe that if they take care of old debt issues, they will have a better chance at getting approved for a mortgage faster. It’s important to be aware that this isn’t always the case. Indiana has a six year statute of limitations on for filing lawsuits for old debt. Consider this scenario: You […]
Freddie Mac Reports Another Rise In 30-Year Fixed Mortgages – Buy Before They Jump Again!
Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac announced recently that rates on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose to 4.72 percent and warned that they would rise again soon. That rate was already 3.4 of a percent higher than at the start of the year. Then, last week, they rose again. Freddie Mac reported just days ago that the […]
What’s That Slimy Red Stuff In That Toilet?!
Let’s say you’re looking at a home that is being sold as-is or after foreclosure. Sometimes, if a home gets water from a well, you’ll see red slimy deposits in a toilet, especially if it’s been sitting for while. These slimy red deposits in the toilet are actually iron bacteria. These stains can be orange, […]
What Is Hydrostatic Pressure?
Have you ever heard of hydrostatic pressure? Maybe you’ve heard of it while talking about your basement or foundation. Hydrostatic pressure exists when the soil around your home gets soaked with water. The soil expands and the water adds a great deal of weight. This wetter, heavier soil, will press on your foundation. The soil […]
Indiana To Devote $1 Billion To Infrastructure Projects!
This week, Gov. Holcomb announced a plan for a $1 billion investment in infrastructure projects in Indiana for next year! The program, Next Level Connections, will expand broadband services across rural Indiana. Plus, the plan involved growing a system of trails in the state, completing major highway projects, and even creating more non-stop international flights […]
Residential Energy Credits Are Back For This Tax Year – And Retroactive!
Did you know that the tax credit for residential energy efficiency improvements is back? Seriously. Plus, they made it retroactive, so that you can go back and amend your tax return of you want to get the credit for years when it wasn’t available between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2017. The credit will be […]
Do You Know The Previous Name Of Reitz Hill?
In 1883, Bodium Coal Company had the site’s first coal mine in the same area of Evansville as Reitz High School. The high school now boasts a beautiful hill used for entertainment, social engagements and -of course- sledding. But do you know the previous name of Reitz Hill? The are was actually known as Coal […]
What Is The ‘Affordable Home’ Homeownership Program?
The Affordable Home homeownership program through the Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority offers first time home buyers a chance to get an FHA loan at an interest rate below the market rate. They do need to have their own down payment use an approved FHA source though. Still, for many this is a great […]
Search Dubois Area Homes For Sale By Subdivisions
Welsh Realty Corp. knows that simple real estate searches aren’t always that helpful. They can be overwhelming and result in search result that you have no interest in. On this site, we offer several ways to search for Dubois County homes for sale and homes for sale in the surrounding areas we serve. One of […]