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Prep your home for colder months with easy fall maintenance
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…
Read MoreThree tips for buying a home this fall
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…
Read MoreTell your side of the financial story with a Letter of Explanation
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…
Read MoreFair Housing Center of Central Indiana: Who We Are brochure
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
Read MoreFor Your Protection: Get a Home Inspection (U.S. HUD)
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
Read MoreRenter’s Resources
For helpful information for renters, click on the links below: Renter’s Guide Renting 101 Tenant’s rights: Fair Housing Center of Central IN IN Civil Rights Commission/Discrimination
Read MoreLearn Home Loan Lingo Fast with INHP
Buying a home for the first time – or even the hundredth time – can be intimidating. But once you learn the homebuying lingo, it’s much easier to make decisions that work best for your life and budget. Here are a few terms to get you started: Lender – a bank or other financial institution,…
Read MoreExploring Homeownership Shouldn’t Be Hard: INHP Switches to Soft Credit Pulls
INHP recently updated its registration process by eliminating the hard credit pull. Now, when you register with INHP, we will run a soft credit check for $35 to evaluate your financial status without negatively impacting your credit score. Why does INHP check your credit? Knowing your credit history will help us assess your financial situation…
Read MoreWhat Homebuyers MUST Know About New Real Estate Rules
“Who pays the agent?!” Starting August 17, 2024, groundbreaking new rules in the real estate industry changed how homebuyers pay and work with their agents. It will take time for homebuyers, sellers and their agents to adjust. In the meantime, it’s never been more important that homebuyers – especially first-time homebuyers – understand how to…
Read MoreINHP’s registration process: A personalized approach
The beginning of your path to homeownership is an important milestone, and at INHP, we know how unique it is to you. That is why we believe it’s essential to provide a personalized approach when you register at INHP.org. Our comprehensive registration process helps us do several things at once: Assemble your INHP team, begin…
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