Up to 25 Westfield businesses near the intersection of U.S. 31 and Ind. 32 could be forced to move when the state turns U.S. 31 into a limited-access highway.Representatives from the Indiana Department of Transportation and RW Armstrong, the engineering firm the state hired for the project, delivered that news Thursday in a meeting with leaders from Hamilton County, Carmel and Westfield. Read Full Story
Bamboo flooring is in fact a latest trend in the wood flooring industry. Why? Because bamboo is durable, attactive and an environmentaly friendly option over other hardwood floors. Just imagine a huge great room with vaulted ceilings and gleaming bamboo floors, especially if your home is for sale. That would surely attract a buyer to purchase your home. Before you decide to install new flooring, it's important to do some research on what type of flooring is right for you, and lets not forget... Read Full Story
Price: $ 179,900 MLS # 2812372 Immaculate 4 BR, Pond front home in quiet community! The extra large covered porch invites you into the lovely tiled entry way and huge great room with a featured fireplace. Work from home in the main level den/office, or in the 2 car garage w/ a 4' ext. Spacious, adjoining breakfast room large enough for a china hutch. Bright kitchen displays an island, stainless steel appliances, smooth-top range oven and built-in micro. Travel up the lovely two... Read Full Story
Indianapolis hopes to make its cultural mark with a bike-and-pedestrian path that loops through the heart of town. Other cities have their Eiffel Towers, their Guggenheims, or their Space Needles—those universally recognizable icons that draw people to town. Indianapolis, in the view of the wider world, has a racetrack. However, Brian Payne, president of the Central Indiana Community Foundation, believes Indy has more to offer than fast cars; it’s just that nobody knows it. He’s at work on a... Read Full Story
WASHINGTON -- The Federal Reserve cut a key interest rate by a quarter-point Wednesday, saying the economy is weak, the housing market is still in the doldrums and credit markets remain troubled.There were signs the Fed may believe it has done enough to prevent a deep recession. The Fed action, after a two-day meeting, pushed the federal funds rate down to 2 percent, the lowest level since late 2004. Read Full Story
A New Garden Before you begin creating a beautiful new darling, there are a few things to consider. Planning and preparation will make all the difference in the success of your garden. It’s easy to dig up some soil and throw some plants in the ground. It is another thing altogether to create a healthy, vibrant garden. What to Grow? First you need to consider the location of your garden and the kinds of plants that can grow under local conditions. Three main factors influence growth in your... Read Full Story
Politicians Ponder Foreclosure Intervention Policies Should the federal government mandate a six-month moratorium on all foreclosures around the country in order to give affected homeowners a chance to “work it out?” Or are tighter lending standards self-imposed by lenders a more appropriate response to the subprime mortgage crisis? What about licensing the mortgage brokerage industry at the national level? And what about regulation of mortgage-backed securities sold on Wall Street that... Read Full Story
The History of Earth DayBy Amanda Davis Imagine a world without trees. What if the rain forests, and all of the exotic plants and colorful animals that call it home, suddenly did not exist? In 1962, Gaylord Nelson decided something needed to be done to protect the environment. The work that he began led to what we now know as Earth Day. Nelson realized very few people were concerned about environmental problems like deforestation, the destruction of trees. "For several years, it has been... Read Full Story
First, in order to have buyers perceive your home as having "curb appeal", you need to look at your property objectively and creatively (as a buyer would) before you begin this project. Your ultimate goal is to improve the appearance and appeal of your property, have those buyers saying "WOW". Walk to the front of your house with a pen and paper, positiion yourself where buyers would first see your home. Ask yourself, what looks good? What looks bad? Make sure your checklist includes the... Read Full Story
Conference Board index reverses 5-month downturn in MarchBy Inman News, April 17, 2008After five straight months of declines, The Conference Board's U.S. leading index for March showed a slight uptick in the outlook for the economy.According to a report released today by the group, money supply, vendor performance and interest-rate spread pushed the index up 0.1 percent last month to a reading of 102 despite large negative impacts from rising jobless claims and lower building permit numbers... Read Full Story
