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The process is Do I make enough overwhelming, money to be able where do I start? to buy a home?

Is my credit good enough to qualify for a mortgage?

Thinking about buying a home? But have a few questions? Upper left: Connor Seligman and Kingston Shepherd share candy thrown during Southport’s July 4 parade. Upper right: Jay Johnson carries a flag for Cub Scout Pack #499 in the parade. Lower left: Southport Mayor Jesse Testruth, Police Chief Thomas Vaughn and Parks President Marylynne Winslow. Lower right: Elizabeth Krushis and her dog Maize. Buying a home can be exciting and overwhelming. INHP is there to help. Southport celebrates Fourth of July INHP can help you get qualified for a loan, prepare your credit and the old-fashioned way finances and provide loan options when you are ready to buy a home. Southport was covered in red, white and flags and picked up candy tossed from the blue on July 4 as residents and neighbors parade participants. Families laughed to- INHP South lined the streets and filled Southport Park gether as they ate a lunch provided free of Want to get started? during the annual Parade and festival, fea- charge or played games in the park. Get a Homebuyer Assessment! office turing a July Fourth service recognizing each “It was fascinating,” said Southport May- NOW OPEN! military branch and American history. or Jesse Testruth. “If you look at the people This helps us get to know you and 1414 National Ave. “The people had a great time and the mu- here, the families, the smiling faces of those determine your homebuying potential. ADJACENT TO sic was amazing,” said Marylynne Winslow, kids, this is what it’s all about.” UINDY CAMPUS It’s easy and confidential. president of the parks department. “We add- The City of Southport will host its next

ed the living historians to the day and peo- events on July 11, with a Rubber Duck Der- ple really enjoyed talking with them. More by in Buck Creek at 6 p.m. and the Second To schedule an assessment: children than ever played games and had a Saturday in Southport July Ice Cream Social Visit www.inhp.org and select REGISTER great time. Nothing could have made the day beginning at 7 p.m. with free ice cream and or call 317.610.4663. Day, evening and more enjoyable! A friend from church told live entertainment featuring Tim Nolan. The me she thought our festival truly reflected Rubber Duck Derby, which was supposed to weekend appointments available. how "small town America" should celebrate take place July 4, was moved to July 11 due the Fourth of July!” to high water in Buck Creek. For more infor- Children smiled as they waved their little mation