Bloomington is in Monroe County and is one of the best places to live in Indiana. Living in Bloomington offers residents an urban suburban mix feel. Here’s why the city’s residents cherish it and surrounding area it’s nestled in. Indiana University The flagship campus of Indiana University, and home of the Hoosiers, Indiana University Bloomington […]

Visitbloomington.com’s page shows you all the great things to do in Bloomington. Make the snow your friend!   Sledding & Skiing –Hills near Tri-North Middle School and at the Indiana University Sailing Club on Lake Lemon are generally acknowledged as the most popular snow-sledding destinations, but you’ve got to bring your own sled.   –Karst […]

A location doesn’t get to call itself a “college town” merely by having a university within its city limits. Rather, a real college town is a place where the academic institution is a distinctive feature of the city culture. College towns are distinctive from big cities because of the energy and veneration of the institution […]

Bloomington is typically a great place to spend a winter. With all the venues and restaurants, and even the outdoors like parks and hiking trails are great if you bundle up. This year, however, COVID-19 has forced some changes, but Bloomington adapts as it always does. Here are some a couple of the reasons why […]

Visitbloomington.com shows us the best places to go if you want to dine out on Thanksgiving. Here are the best 4.   The Hive Hive is offering a Thanksgiving menu that feeds four for $55. Meals are served chilled with easy reheating instructions. Orders can be accepted until noon on Monday, November 23, and pick […]

College basketball is as much a part of life in Bloomington as anything else. Here’s just how deeply it is cherished, and why.   Tradition & History The Assembly Hall is a very old building – opened in 1971, but the tradition in this building is second to none. The five national championship banners hanging […]

Finding a home for sale in Bloomington is easy. Finding a home that fits your needs takes experience. Lots of websites display all Bloomington home listings and tax assessor information, maybe a sold price. Is that all the information you really look for, though? For example, a major real estate search engine shows a property […]

COVID-19 and stay-at-home order have not affected home sales in Bloomington, according to the Bloomington Normal Association of Realtors. Through May, 949 homes had been sold in 2020, an increase of 3.9 percent over 2019. Resold homes made up 934 of the sales and 15 newly-constructed units accounted for the remainder. In 2019, there had […]

Most people believe that the optimal time to list your house is in the spring. There is no question that spring is the busiest real estate market especially on the lake; but, depending on your home’s assets and liabilities, there may be a better time to list. In truth, lake houses sell year-round, so there […]

The first thing that naturally comes to mind when this question arises is curb appeal. The exterior is obviously what the potential buyer will first see. If you don’t have the outside of your house, including your yard, looking its best, then you’ve tainted the buyer’s first impression. To avoid that, you need to look […]

The fall season can actually be a great time to be selling a home. If you decide that you want to sell your home during the fall, it is important that you understand what it takes to get it done.     Create Autumn Curb Appeal  The most popular autumn flowers are chrysanthemums (or mums), […]

Fall is always one of the best times of the year. That being said, one of the downsides to fall is dealing with the mountains of fallen leaves that end up littering your yard. Cleaning up your lawn from the seemingly endless amount of leaves can give even the most seasoned gardener a headache. It’s […]

  Saving up for the house of your dreams will take dedication and patience. There’s a lot to keep in mind. Here are 3 of the most important things.   Find Out Your Home’s Current Value Knowledge is power. How much is your home worth right now, compared to when you first bought it? In […]

Fall is the season when gutters are cleaned out in preparation for the rainy or snowy season ahead. It’s time to clean out those clogged gutters, and to do it safely.   Supplies Naturally, you’ll need a ladder so that you can reach the gutters. Protective clothing, like a long-sleeved shirt and gloves, is also […]

Recognizing when it’s time to consider assisted living may be more difficult than you think. Here are some signs to look for to help you make the decision.   Aggression Physical, sexual or violent aggression frequently happen in people with dementia, and caregivers or other family members may begin to feel resentful or stressed.   […]

Sometimes the decision to downsize your home is easier than you might realize. Here are some signs it’s the right time for you. Retirement This is one of the most common reasons people look into downsizing. As they move toward or through retirement, many people hoping to stretch out their retirement savings want to decrease […]

Fall’s moderate weather is the ideal time to tackle those home-maintenance projects that got away from you in the spring. You’ll not only make your home cozy for the winter months but increase your home’s value for potential buyers.   Outside Check your roof: Remove moss from sloped areas and clear any debris from gutters […]

COVID-19 can’t keep Bloomington, Indiana down! Activities are plentiful this fall. Be sure to adhere to all city and state mandates when you make plans for any of these activities. Here are some of the best to try out.   Tuesday Market Tuesday Market takes place at the Pavilion at Switchyard Park, 1601 S. Rogers […]

Did you know that grass is the biggest irrigated crop in the United States? It’s no wonder, considering how almost every house in America is accompanied by a lot filled with the stuff. Whether your yard is small or big, taking care of your lawn is so important if you want your home to have […]

Mowing the lawn and painting your home are easy ways to maintain your home and increase its value. In the same way, there are easy things you can do to take care of your air conditioning and heating equipment to keep it running when you need it most. A little preventive maintenance in the spring […]

There are numerous ways the pandemic will affect real estate long term. Here are a few.   Inflation Trillions of dollars are being printed by the government since the Coronavirus shut down most of the country. Many businesses and workers that have been affected by the pandemic are receiving relief checks in the mail to […]

Do you ever feel like your house is simply stuffed to the gills? Or find yourself frequently looking for some new way of organizing your closets, wondering how to best use your storage space? Do you ever feel like you are always organizing but never actually getting organized? Here are some ways to go about […]

Some homeowners put a great deal of time, money, and energy into enhancing their house’s curb appeal. That’s ok, if you have those things. Some people don’t, though, but that doesn’t change their need to improve their home’s façade. Here are 3 easy ways to make that curb appeal more attainable to more casual owners. […]

When investing in real estate, the goal is to put money to work today and allow it to increase so that you have more money in the future. The profit, or return, you make on your investments must be enough to cover the risk you take, taxes you pay, and the other costs of owning […]

Summer’s heat can do a number on your power bill, since air conditioning is never cheap. Here are the top 3 ways to keep the cost down.   Keep Vents and Registers Open and Clear It’s tempting to hide unattractive vents in your home, but your air conditioner has to work harder when the vents […]

Moving is complicated, whether you choose to handle it on your own or hire professionals to help relieve some of the stress that comes along with packing and unpacking for hours on end. If you have no choice but to hire a company to assist you with moving to a new home during the coronavirus […]

Bloomington’s outdoor arena is a marvel, and summer time is perfect for getting to know it. Here are some of its best activities.   Parks Bloomington is centrally located among some of Indiana’s most beautiful forest lands, with in-town nature parks, out-of-the-way wilderness areas and everything in between. Hiking, biking, and water activities are available […]

Our lives are dynamic, changing things, and it can be hard to predict our future needs. What once may have been the perfect home for you and your family may now seem too large or too impersonal. If you’re on the fence about whether it’s time for you to downsize your home, here are some […]

There’s nothing better than a job well done in the great outdoors. Whether you want a quick morning project or are looking to add a real statement piece to your yard, we have you covered. Check out these great DIY backyard projects with plans and get building.   Fire Pit Feel the warmth of the […]

Deciding whether to build a house or not is a very tough decision. Here are the pros and cons to consider.   Building Pros: According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the average time an existing home is on the market is 30 days. With homes flying off the market so quickly, competition to […]