Winter is Cold – Plan Ahead
It may be hard to think of Winter when temperatures still top 80, but cooler days are on the horizon. It often takes weeks to select a home, close the sale, and move. This means it could easily be late September by the time you enjoy your first evening in your new home, a month […]
South Bend’s Half Pipe
South Bend’s O’Brien Skate Park at 321 E. Walter Street offers a place where skaters are welcome to practice their tricks on half pipes, quarter pipes, bowls, steps and rails. It cost around $400,000 to build in 2002, but you can skate there for just $3 or rent it from the Parks Department starting at $50/hour. The park is […]
Another Year in an Apartment?
Foreclosures have become a serious problem in Indiana, and have grabbed many headlines. The Indiana Apartment Association has leapt on that fact and launched a Web-site with an 18 question quiz that claims it will help you determine if you are ready to buy a home. The questions are valid, though the apartment association is […]
B(e)igger and Back Again
“The Beiger Mansion” at 317 Lincolnway East in Mishawaka may have the most interesting history of any building in the city. It was built between 1903 and 1907 by the eponymic couple. Martin Beiger died during construction, and Susie Beiger lived in the home until 1927, when she fell on the staircase, broke her hip […]
Get started early…
It’s never too early to get started on your new home mortgage. Even if you think you have perfect credit, assets and income, it’s best to begin early to avoid any complications. It’s estimated that over 25% of all credit reports have one or more errors on them. These errors could result in higher rates, […]