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iBuyer Beware: FTC Settles With Corporate Real Estate Firm Over 'Deceptive' Practices

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iBuyer Beware: FTC Settles With Corporate Real Estate Firm Over 'Deceptive' Practices

Today the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released a statement regarding a settlement with iBuyer firm, Opendoor, over what the FTC claims were 'deceptive' business practices by the company. Several iBuyer companies have come on to the real estate scene in the last several years as they moved to capitalize on rising home prices. These firms provide potential home sellers with 'instant offers' and often claim to use technology to simplify the home selling process. Opendo

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New AirBnb Offers History And Access To Downtown New Albany

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New AirBnb Offers History And Access To Downtown New Albany

Andrew Carter has a passion for rescuing old historical homes from disrepair and demolition. Along with his team, he has rescued and renovated multiple homes and buildings in New Albany and has given them new life. With his most recent project Andrew told us "We very quickly had the end vision for what this was going to be before we started." That vision was to restore an old historic boarding house and turn it into a completely renovated boarding house of the contemporary

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UPDATED: Local Woman's Facebook Account Stolen And What She Did To Get It Back May Surprise You.

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UPDATED: Local Woman's Facebook Account Stolen And What She Did To Get It Back May Surprise You.

PREPARE TO BE HACKED If you've been on Facebook or other social media platforms long enough, you have either had your account hacked or know someone who has. Recently, there has been an uptick in Facebook accounts being hacked and even stolen. That's right, stolen. One of my colleagues recently had her account ripped off to the point where she could no longer access it and all of her memories, photos, and business pages were at risk of being lost for good. She quickly learne

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Fun Things To Do In Southern Indiana This Weekend 7/20/22

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Fun Things To Do In Southern Indiana This Weekend 7/20/22

Looking for something fun to do in Southern Indiana this weekend? Here are just a few of the things going on in the 812: 1. Jeff Goes Country Grab your boots, your hat, and your truck (no dogs allowed) and head to downtown Jeffersonville this Friday night for 'Jeff Goes Country'. Clayton Anderson and Scotty McCreery will be bringing a night of country music to the river stage. Bring a blanket and chair and enjoy food from the local eateries. 7/22, 7pm, Free Admission https

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Fun Things To Do In Southern Indiana This Weekend 7/13/22

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Fun Things To Do In Southern Indiana This Weekend 7/13/22

Looking for something fun to do in Southern Indiana this weekend? Here are just a few of the things going on in the 812: 1. Schmitt Family Furniture Bash It's time once again to celebrate New Albany's Schmitt Family Furniture with their 86th Birthday Bash. This event will feature food and drinks and live music from local favorites The Juice Box Heroes. 7/16, 8pm-11pm, Free Admission https://www.facebook.com/events/582449193309789 https://www.thejuiceboxheroes.com/ 2. The Ho

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Fun Things To Do In Southern Indiana This Weekend 7/6/22

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Fun Things To Do In Southern Indiana This Weekend 7/6/22

Looking for something fun to do in Southern Indiana this weekend? Here are just a few of the things going on in the 812: 1. The Wizard Of Oz This classic piece of cinema is brought to life at Derby Dinner Playhouse in Clarksville. Come see Dorothy's journey home as she joins up with a lion, a scarecrow, and a tin man on her way to see the Wizard. Tickets and showtimes at the link below 7/6 - 7/10, Showtimes Vary, Tickets Required https://online.reserveashow.com/PerfCalendar

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Corporations Are Buying Houses And They Don't Want You To Know This

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Corporations Are Buying Houses And They Don't Want You To Know This

A quick sale to a cash buyer is what many sellers dream of when selling their home. But seller beware! Not all cash buyers are created equal. The last several years has seen a rapid growth in corporate buyers of single family homes. These buyers come in several different varieties as you’ll see below. And while their business operations may look slightly different, their general goal is the same: Buy your property for the least amount possible in order to maximize their pro

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Fun Things To Do In Southern Indiana This Weekend 6/29/22

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Fun Things To Do In Southern Indiana This Weekend 6/29/22

Looking for something fun to do in Southern Indiana this weekend? Here are just a few of the things going on in the 812: 1. New Albany Blues Brews & BBQ Festival The name of the event says it all. The Enchanted Forest Live in New Albany is hosting this event featuring six different bands that will take the stage throughout the day. The music will be anchored by BBQ from Smokin’ Franks BBQ and Floyd County Brewing Company will be serving up the brews. This is event is for t

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Fun Things To Do In Southern Indiana This Weekend 6/22/22

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Fun Things To Do In Southern Indiana This Weekend 6/22/22

Looking for something fun to do in Southern Indiana this weekend? Here are just a few of the things going on in the 812: 1. Charlestown Founders Week Charlestown Founders Week is back in downtown Charlestown for 2022. The event will feature entertainment and activities for people of all ages. An ice cream social, gospel music, a teen E-Sports tournament, a family fun night and much more. Click the link below to find days and times for each activity. 6/22-25, Times Vary, F

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Fun Things To Do In Southern Indiana This Weekend 6/15/22

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Fun Things To Do In Southern Indiana This Weekend 6/15/22

Looking for something fun to do in Southern Indiana this weekend? Here are just a few of the things going on in the 812: 1. NoCo Arts Market The NoCo Arts Market is back at the Arts District in Jeffersonville. The market will feature finished goods from local artists and artisans and the Maker community. Local food trucks will be on hand serving food and beverages as well. 6/18, Noon-6pm, Free Admission https://www.facebook.com/events/569747430987712 2. Harrison County Fa

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Fun Things To Do In Southern Indiana This Weekend 6/8/22

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Fun Things To Do In Southern Indiana This Weekend 6/8/22

Looking for something fun to do in Southern Indiana this weekend? Here are just a few of the things going on in the 812: 1. Parlour Palooza This is the first, of what we hope will be many, Parlour Palooza music festivals. This event will be held at Parlour in downtown Jeffersonville. Six different bands will take the stage throughout the day bringing you a variety of musical sounds. Parlour will be serving up their famous pizza, grub, and drinks. The event proceeds benefi

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Fun Things To Do In Southern Indiana This Weekend 5/25/22

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Fun Things To Do In Southern Indiana This Weekend 5/25/22

Looking for something fun to do in Southern Indiana this weekend? Here are just a few of the things going on in the 812: 1. Abbey Road On The River The world's largest Beatles inspired musical festival returns to Big 4 Station Park in Jeffersonville. Come and enjoy 5 days of music and fun celebrating the 'Fab Four'. The full schedule of bands, tickets, and other event info can be found at the link below. Food trucks will be on site serving food and drink and plenty of near

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Fun Things To Do In Southern Indiana This Weekend 5/18/22

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Fun Things To Do In Southern Indiana This Weekend 5/18/22

Looking for something fun to do in Southern Indiana this weekend? Here are just a few of the things going on in the 812: 1. Colors of Corydon Art Festival Mainstreet of Corydon is hosting the Colors of Corydon Art Festival. This event takes place in Corydon's Historic Downtown area and will feature local artists, art demonstrations, live entertainment, a fiddle contest, food trucks, a beer garden, kid activities, and much more. 5/21, 11a-8pm, Free Admission https://www.face

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Fun Things To Do In Southern Indiana This Weekend 5/11/22

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Fun Things To Do In Southern Indiana This Weekend 5/11/22

Looking for something fun to do in Southern Indiana this weekend? Here are just a few of the things going on in the 812: 1. Southern Indiana Renaissance Faire We've been waiting for this faire since it was first announced many months ago. The Birdsell Castle in Charlestown has been renovated and will be hosting a Renaissance Faire. The event will feature roaming actors and characters including peasants, Vikings, pirates, and even members of royalty may make your acquaintan

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Fun Things To Do In Southern Indiana This Weekend 4/20/22

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Fun Things To Do In Southern Indiana This Weekend 4/20/22

Looking for something fun to do in Southern Indiana this weekend? Here are just a few of the things going on in the 812: 1. Corydon Extravaganza Spring Market The Corydon Extravaganza is back once again at the Harrison County Fairgrounds in Corydon. Come find treasures new and old at what has become one of the best antique and flea market shows in Southern Indiana. The Extravaganza will feature antiques, crafts, handmade goods, local wines, art, food, and more. Event is m

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Fun Things To Do In Southern Indiana This Weekend 4/13/22

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Fun Things To Do In Southern Indiana This Weekend 4/13/22

Looking for something fun to do in Southern Indiana this weekend? Here are just a few of the things going on in the 812: 1. Spring Street Festival The Alcove in downtown Jeffersonville is blowing it out to bring you the first ever Spring Street Festival. Kick-off the week before Thunder Over Louisville with live music, local art vendors, local food, The Alcove beer garden, a live DJ, and much more. This is a party you won't want to miss. 4/16, 2-11pm, Free Admission https:/

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Fun Things To Do In Southern Indiana This Weekend 4/6/22

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Fun Things To Do In Southern Indiana This Weekend 4/6/22

Looking for something fun to do in Southern Indiana this weekend? Here are just a few of the things going on in the 812: 1. Amplify the Arts Block Party The Jeffersonville Arts District is hosting a block party in downtown Jeffersonville to unveil details of the 2022 Public Arts programming. The party will include music by the Jeffersonville High School band, a mini horse fashion show, food, art, and more. 4/9, 1-4pm, Free Admission https://www.facebook.com/events/317108822

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5 Ways To Spruce Up Your Springtime Curb Appeal

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5 Ways To Spruce Up Your Springtime Curb Appeal

Whether your selling your home or just want your home to stand out more, curb appeal counts. What is curb appeal? Curb appeal is simply how your house looks from the street. It either has it, or it doesn’t. If your home is among the latter, you should consider fixing that. Real estate buyer’s agents can tell you just how common it is to drive up to a home, with a buyer in the car, and have that buyer refuse to get out of the car. Based purely on how the home looked from the o

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We Use A Little Humor To Highlight Areas NEW-est Homes

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We Use A Little Humor To Highlight Areas NEW-est Homes

Real estate is serious business. Buying a home is often one of the biggest purchases people make in their lifetimes. As such, we treat the homebuying process with the respect it deserves. But, real estate marketing? Sometimes that needs to be fun. In our latest marketing effort, we wanted to remind people that one of the benefits of buying a NEW construction home is that everything in and on the house is, well, NEW. Take a look ... ( YouTube Link: https://youtube.com/shorts

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Fun Things To Do In Southern Indiana This Weekend 3/30/22

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Fun Things To Do In Southern Indiana This Weekend 3/30/22

Looking for something fun to do in Southern Indiana this weekend? Here are just a few of the things going on in the 812: 1. Koo Koo Kanga Roo In Concert Maxwell's House Of Music in Jeffersonville presents Koo Koo Kanga Roo in concert. Koo Koo Kanga Roo is on their U.S. "Slow Clap" tour. This band brings "weirdo-energy" with a concert experience that is "centered around crowd participation, comedy and dance music..." that has grown in popularity with kids worldwide. Take a

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