3 articles tagged with "home buying".
How-To Guides4 min read
On an Indiana land contract the buyer typically pays the property taxes — but gets the homestead deduction only if the contract is recorded and meets statutory requirements. Here's how to avoid paying double.
How-To Guides4 min read
Every Indiana property conveyance requires a sales disclosure form (SDF). Here's what it is, the $20 fee, which transfers are exempt, how it doubles as your homestead application, and why its data drives assessments.
How-To Guides6 min read
How Indiana prorates property taxes at closing, why arrears billing matters, how the settlement statement credits the buyer, and the homestead refile buyers miss.