The Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority offers several programs to first-time home buyers. The H2O program is applicable to anyone in non-targeted areas. Dubois County is not listed as a targeted area, so you’d have to be a first-time home buyer. There is one exception for non-targeted areas though: Eligible veterans are exempt from the […]
Dubois County Humane Society Offers Tried-And-True TNR Program For Community Cats
The only management program proven effective in lowering the numbers of feral cats in a community also happens to be a “no-kill” option. Some municipalities have extremely serious feral cat problems. Thankfully, Dubois County’s humane society offers a smart solution, so the population is manageable. They call them “community cats.” You’ll know a community cat, […]
Improve Curb Appeal With Low-Maintenance, Native Plants
One of the easiest ways to increase curb appeal is by installing low-maintenance, native plants to your landscape. Plants native to this part of Indiana make sense while selling a home, because you are already so busy. Native plants require less attention. See, they are more tolerant to temperature and precipitation changes in this region. […]
Kitchens Painted In These Shades Of Blue Typically Sell Faster
It’s common knowledge that a fresh coat of paint can help sell a house. Yet, Zillow analyzed more than 32,000 listing photos. The verdict? It’s not just a new coat of paint that makes a difference. The color you choose in each particular room matters. Sellers should strongly consider the color of paint. Buyers prefer […]
Indiana Property Owners Might Soon Use Purple Paint To Designate ‘No Trespassing’
State Rep. Stephen Bartels proposed legislation last week to help Indiana property owners. Indiana House Bill 1212 would help landowners prevent trespassing by using purple paint to mark private property. See, landowners currently rely on “No Trespassing” signs, but those are often stolen or blow off their posts. If landowners mark posts, trees or property lines with […]
Do You Know An Outstanding Physician At Memorial Hospital?
Jasper area residents, Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center seeks nominations from the public for the hospital’s annual Little Company of Mary Outstanding Physician Award. Last year, Dr. Bernard Kemker received the 2017 Little Company of Mary (LCM) Outstanding Physician Award. The award is named after the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary, the […]
Jasper-Dubois County Public Library Features For Teens
Jasper-Dubois County Public Library offers special features for teens and youth. Many of the features are available online or in any of the multiple branches included in the library system. OverDrive for Jasper Area Teens Young people who enjoy using their own devices download e-books, audio books, and magazines. The library allows Jasper area youth to […]
How And When To Tell Your Kids That You’re Moving
If you have kids and you’re planning to move into a new home, you can help make it a little easier. We all know how important stability is to children. Some parents procrastinate telling their children that they’re moving. Yet, most experts in child psychology agree that, for most kids, it’s better to know the […]
How Do You Find A HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Agency?
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) helps many families achieve home-ownership. A HUD home is a residential property acquired by HUD after an FHA-insured mortgage is lost through foreclosure. See, when a property owner loses their home through foreclosure, HUD becomes the property owner. When that happens, HUD offers the home for […]
Newburgh Museum Protects Town’s Rich History, Features Historic Christmas Displays
The Newburgh Museum opened five years ago. It’s located on the first floor of the Old Newburgh Presbyterian Church. The museum displays artifacts of historical value pertaining to the town’s early history. It features a main exhibit that changes a few times a year. For example, the museum’s Christmas exhibit remains on display until Dec 31, […]
