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 […]
Important Tips For Moving With A Dog
We all get stressed out from moving. Yet, we can fully comprehend what’s happening. Just imagine what it must feel like to your dog! Some things can make a move easier on your furry friend though. Hopefully, your pet is calmed by some of these tips. A couple tips are actually safety measures though! […]
Disagree With A Bank Appraisal?
Sometimes homeowners and purchasers disagree with bank-ordered appraisals. This generally happens when an appraisal comes in lower than expected. Since the appraisal affects how much money a mortgage lender is willing to lend the purchaser, the entire sale could be riding on the appraisal value. See, if a home’s appraised value is less than the […]
How Much Do You Know About Toussaint Dubois?
Dubois County is named after Toussaint Dubois, a man whose personality was considered by one historian as so strong that it “dominated succeeding events to such an extent as to excite wonder.” Originally Toussaint du Bois, his surname is said to be among the most ancient patronymic-descending, unchanged names, according to genealogists and historians. He’s […]
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 […]
Three Things Many First-Time Home Buyers Don’t Think About
If you are in the market for a new home, consider these three helpful tips. First-time home buyers often don’t consider these things without a housing counseling course. Still, they are very important things to keep in mind. EXAMINE ALL EXPENSES, NOT JUST THE HOUSE PAYMENT When you are considering a home, don’t just consider […]
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, […]
Dubois County Humane Society Awarded $10,000!
Our very own Dubois County Human Society was just awarded $10,000 by the Dubois County Community Foundation. The grant was awarded as part of the Foundation’s 12 Days of Giving event. The public voted on the winners of the awards as part of a granting blitz. The granting blitz kicked off at the beginning of […]