Bloomington’s large renter population makes a rental home more than a private agreement between an owner and a tenant. Inside the city limits, the Housing and Neighborhood Development Department, known as HAND, administers a residential rental inspection program that connects registration, inspections, and occupancy permits. New landlords, buyers taking over...
Lafayette Buyers Can Check Indiana Assistance Before Writing a Home Offer
Lafayette buyers who are trying to assemble a down payment have a reason to check Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority programs before writing an offer. The agency’s current homeownership materials describe fixed-rate mortgage options and down-payment assistance for eligible borrowers. That assistance is not a discount a seller adds...
Why Rent Is Getting More Expensive in Indianapolis
Renting a home in Indianapolis is becoming more expensive. The city is still cheaper than many large cities in the United States, but rent has gone up quickly in recent years. For many families, wages have not increased fast enough to keep up with housing costs. Average Rent in Indianapolis...