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Maintaining your credit keeps your interest rates lower
January 23, 2012 by kim carpenter · Leave a Comment
Courtesy of RISMedia: The larger your bank balance, the better. And when it comes to your credit score, you need to think big, too. According to the Financial Planning Association (FPA) based in Denver, CO, your healthy credit score is not just a factor in determining whether you get a loan or a line of [...]
Enjoy the 2012 Indianapolis Home Show and the Flower & Patio show all in one
January 5, 2012 by kim carpenter · Leave a Comment
Tthe Indianapolis Home Show will combine with its companion show, the Indianapolis Home & Flower Show, for attendees to visit two great shows at one price. Showcase home be Fischer Homes! Where: Indiana State Fairgrounds When: January 20th – 29th Ticket prices: Adults $13.00 Discount tickets available at Marsh Supermarkets Adults Online $10.00 Click here [...]
Things to do NOW if you want to buy a home in 2012
December 29, 2011 by kim carpenter · Leave a Comment
If you are considering buying a home in 2012, here are some steps to take to get you on the right path: 1. Check your credit. Contact a lender, have them check your credit and work towards correcting any issues now, so you will be qualified to purchase a home when you are ready. [...]
Post Holiday Recycling Event
December 27, 2011 by kim carpenter · Leave a Comment
Post Holiday Recycling Event Don’t forget to save your styrofoam, wrapping, boxes and more for the Post Holiday Recycling Event brought to you by SustainIndy and Keep Indianapolis Beautiful! KIB will partner again this year with the City’s Office of Sustainability for the 6th Annual Post Holiday Recycling Event, scheduled for Saturday, January 14th, [...]
Deadline for filing property tax exemptions is fast approaching
December 8, 2011 by kim carpenter · Leave a Comment
Please make sure that both your Homestead and Mortgage exemptions have been filed with your county and that you have stamped receipts for both exemptions. This will drastically affect the amount of property taxes you pay next year. Please keep these receipts in a safety deposit box or fire proof safe, this is your only [...]
Renting vs. Buying a home?
November 30, 2011 by kim carpenter · Leave a Comment
By NICK TIMIRAOS from Wall Street Journal Home prices and mortgage rates have fallen so far that the monthly cost of owning a home is more affordable than at any point in the past 15 years and is less expensive than renting in a growing number of cities. The Wall Street Journal’s third-quarter survey of [...]
WRTV6 Shredder Day
November 10, 2011 by kim carpenter · Leave a Comment
WRTV6, DAO and Hoosier Shred are helping to prevent identity theft with a free Shredder Day event on Friday, Nov. 11. The event will take place from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church at 100 W. 86th Street. As RTV6′s stories on identity theft have shown, electronics and paper with [...]
Great closings today with a repeat client and first time buyers!
October 28, 2011 by kim carpenter · Leave a Comment
What a great way to end the month by closing with a dear friend on an investment property she was selling and first time buyers, Tyler and Jennifer!! Tyler and Jennifer exemplify what first time buyers used to be by putting 20% down on their first home! They were a joy to work with. I [...]
You rake them, we’ll take them!
October 23, 2011 by kim carpenter · Leave a Comment
The Indianapolis Department of Public Works (DPW) will soon begin collecting fallen leaves throughout Marion County—two weeks sooner than last year. Beginning Monday, Oct. 24 through Friday, December 2, up to 40 bags of leaves per household will be picked up each week free of charge. To ensure a successful collection effort, Indianapolis residents are [...]
Halloween 2011, are you ready?
October 14, 2011 by kim carpenter · Leave a Comment
Halloween can be a fun time for young and old alike but there are ways to make it safe for all. Looking for “Trick or Treat” times, safe alternatives to traditional trick or treating or do you love the trill of the frightening haunted houses? Whatever you choose, there is something for everyone! Looking for [...]
