resources Archives - INHP - Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership https://www.inhp.org/news/category/resources Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:39:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.inhp.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/cropped-icon-32x32.png resources Archives - INHP - Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership https://www.inhp.org/news/category/resources 32 32 Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home https://www.inhp.org/news/protect-your-family-from-lead-in-your-home Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:31:58 +0000 https://www.inhp.org/?p=11301 This federally approved pamphlet provides information to know about the health hazards of lead-based paint. Be sure to review it during your homebuying process. Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home

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]]> Keeping Up with Spring Home Maintenance https://www.inhp.org/news/keeping-up-with-spring-home-maintenance Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:35:53 +0000 https://www.inhp.org/?p=9096 Every rainfall, temperature climb and sinus flare-up means spring will soon be sprung! Addressing these spring-maintenance tasks now can provide you with peace of mind and save you from major, expensive issues down the road:   Get an AC Tune-Up: Even if we experience cooler temperatures during the next few weeks, test your AC now.…

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]]> What’s an escrow account (and why is it part of a mortgage payment)? https://www.inhp.org/news/whats-an-escrow-account-and-why-is-it-part-of-a-mortgage-payment Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:31:05 +0000 https://www.inhp.org/?p=11149 When you buy a home and make payments on the mortgage loan, part of each payment goes into an escrow account – a special fund managed by your lender for paying your property taxes and homeowners insurance on time. Because your lender makes these payments on your behalf using money you’ve already paid, you don’t…

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]]> INHP advisors answer your big questions https://www.inhp.org/news/inhp-advisors-answer-your-big-questions Mon, 12 Jan 2026 16:21:09 +0000 https://www.inhp.org/?p=11086 When you’re a first-time homebuyer, each step along the way can be filled with questions and unknowns. Luckily, INHP’s expert advisors are here to personally guide you through the homeownership process and answer big questions whenever they arise. Here are some of the questions our advisors hear a lot – and links to see and…

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]]> Prep your home for colder months with easy fall maintenance https://www.inhp.org/news/prep-your-home-for-colder-months-with-easy-fall-maintenance Thu, 18 Sep 2025 14:37:18 +0000 https://www.inhp.org/?p=9572 It may be hard to believe now, but colder weather will be here before you can get out the coats. Preparing your home now for the colder months ahead could save you headaches, money and chattering teeth. Here are a few fall home maintenance tasks to complete: Shut Down Outdoor Faucets – Remove any hoses…

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]]> Three tips for buying a home this fall https://www.inhp.org/news/three-tips-for-buying-a-home-this-fall Thu, 28 Aug 2025 11:00:22 +0000 https://www.inhp.org/?p=10537 While spring might be considered official homebuying season, buying in the fall has some big perks. During the fall, shoppers often experience less competition, so there’s more time for buyers to decide and sellers are more willing to negotiate. Additionally, even moving costs can be offered at an off-season rate. Here are three tips to…

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]]> Tell your side of the financial story with a Letter of Explanation https://www.inhp.org/news/tell-your-side-of-the-financial-story-with-a-letter-of-explanation Mon, 28 Jul 2025 13:34:58 +0000 https://www.inhp.org/?p=10395 A Letter of Explanation (LOE) is written to a mortgage lender to explain any past derogatory credit, housing or employment issues that can show up on a person’s financial record. If you’re asked for a LOE, it’s an opportunity for you to clarify any past challenges you may have had, clear up any glitches or…

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]]> Three ways to give your home’s exterior a summer spruce-up https://www.inhp.org/news/three-ways-to-give-your-homes-exterior-a-summer-spruce-up Tue, 03 Jun 2025 13:50:57 +0000 https://www.inhp.org/?p=9411 Want to take advantage of the summer weather by tackling exterior home projects? Checking these DIY tasks off your list will help maintain your home’s exterior, while making your property look more inviting.   Power Washing – A power washer can easily spray away the dirt, debris, mold and moss that have accumulated on your…

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]]> Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana: Who We Are brochure https://www.inhp.org/news/fair-housing-center-of-central-indiana-who-we-are-brochure Fri, 16 May 2025 15:39:59 +0000 https://www.inhp.org/?p=10189 Download this informational brochure from the Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana (FHCCI) to know what resources are available through their office. Fair Housing Center-Who We Are

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]]> For Your Protection: Get a Home Inspection (U.S. HUD) https://www.inhp.org/news/for-your-protection-get-a-home-inspection-u-s-hud Fri, 16 May 2025 15:37:08 +0000 https://www.inhp.org/?p=10186 Download this guide from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Housing Administration (FHA) to read and understand the importance of a home inspection. HUD-For Your Protection Get a Home Inspection

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