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Lifestyle

The New Dream Might Not Be a Bigger House

For years, the traditional homeownership journey seemed pretty straightforward: Buy a starter home, build some equity, and eventually...

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Mortgage 101

How Do Property Taxes Impact Your Monthly Mortgage Payment and Overall Cost of Homeownership?

Finding the perfect home is exciting. Whether you're searching for your first home, upgrading to accommodate a growing family, or settling...

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Branch Spotlight

Greenwood Team Helps Homebuyers Find Their Place in a Growing Community

Just 30 minutes south of downtown Indianapolis, Greenwood, Indiana, offers residents the best of both worlds: the convenience of a growing...

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House to Home

What Actually Makes a Neighborhood Feel Like Home?

When you're searching for a new home, it's easy to get caught up in the details of the house itself. How many bedrooms does it have? Is the...

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Mortgage 101

What Is an FHA Loan, and How Do I Know If I Qualify?

Buying a home is an exciting milestone, but figuring out how to finance it can feel overwhelming, especially if you're concerned about your...

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Lifestyle

The Death of the Open Floor Plan? Why Homeowners Want Walls Again

For years, open floor plans have dominated home design. From HGTV renovations to new construction homes, knocking down walls to create one...

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Mortgage 101

Can Bi-Weekly Mortgage Payments Help You Pay Off Your Home Faster?

Owning a home is an exciting milestone, but for many homeowners, making that final mortgage payment is an equally exciting goal. Whether...

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Homebuying

Would You Buy a House With Your Friends? The Rise of Co-Buying

Have you ever considered buying a home with a friend, sibling, or even a partner you are not married to? More and more people are joining...

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Loan Products

How Could a Debt Consolidation Loan Help Me Manage My Monthly Payments?

Between credit card bills, personal loans, and other monthly financial obligations, keeping track of multiple payments can become a...

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House to Home

Homeowners are no longer designing with future homeowners in mind

The way people are making home design and renovation decisions is changing. While resale value and the preferences of a hypothetical future...

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