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Can You Buy a Home in Indiana With Student Loans?

Can You Buy a Home in Indiana With Student Loans?

Can You Buy a Home in Indiana With Student Loans?Lesa Miller, Broker|REALTOR®
Published on: 21/10/2026

Yes. Student loans don't stop you from buying a home in Indiana, but they count in your debt-to-income ratio. Here's how FHA and conventional lenders figure your student loan payment, and what to do first.

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How Much House Can You Afford on a $75,000 Salary in Bloomington?

How Much House Can You Afford on a $75,000 Salary in Bloomington?

How Much House Can You Afford on a $75,000 Salary in Bloomington?Lesa Miller, Broker|REALTOR®
Published on: 20/10/2026

On a $75,000 salary, a common rule of thumb puts your housing budget near $1,750 a month. At this week's 7.40% average rate, that's roughly a $210,000 loan. Here's the math, and what changes it.

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What Are Mortgage Rates in Indiana This Week?

What Are Mortgage Rates in Indiana This Week?

What Are Mortgage Rates in Indiana This Week?Lesa Miller, Broker|REALTOR®
Published on: 15/10/2026

The 30-year fixed averaged 7.40% this week, unchanged from last week, per Freddie Mac. What that means for a monthly payment in Bedford and Bloomington, and what to do about it, in plain English.

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Do You Have to Live in Bloomington to Work at IU Health? Commuting From Ellettsville and Beyond

Do You Have to Live in Bloomington to Work at IU Health? Commuting From Ellettsville and Beyond

Do You Have to Live in Bloomington to Work at IU Health? Commuting From Ellettsville and BeyondLesa Miller, Broker|REALTOR®
Published on: 12/10/2026

No. IU Health Bloomington Hospital is about 14 minutes from Ellettsville. Here are drive times from Ellettsville, Spencer, Nashville and Bedford, and what to check before you buy.

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