Thursday, February 19th, 2009Brianna Clabin (Contributing Writer)Most students do not own the place they live in, so renters insurance is recommended. Renters insurance is for anyone who rents a house, apartment or dorm. “Most people make the mistake of thinking the landlord’s insurance policy covers their personal belongings, but it doesn’t,” Angie Rinock, State Farm insurance agent, said. “There are [...]

Thursday, February 19th, 2009Ashley Wioskowski (News Editor)After freshmen year, many students may race off campus to find apartments or homes in historic neighborhoods. They do not even think twice about coming back to campus. However, the Office of Resident Life is working on changing that. Resident Life is giving students perks for living on campus beyond just one year. Lisa Hotchkiss, [...]

Thursday, February 19th, 2009Josh Holderbaum (Western Herald)Anyone looking to buy, rent or renovate a home in the Vine Neighborhood will soon be able to learn everything they need about first‑time home buying, tax credits and mortgage availability. The Vine Neighborhood Association’s Vine Winter Open House will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 7 in the Kalamazoo Public [...]

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Thursday, February 19th, 2009Senior loan officer and WMU al (umnus gives advice on purchasi)ng a home By Nate Coe Western Herald Buying a new home can be a frightening first step after graduating from college. Many students are unsure and unaware of what to do. Greg Kalush, a Western Michigan University alumnus and senior loan officer at Northern Mortgage, offers students a list [...]

Thursday, February 19th, 2009David Alexander (Western Herald)Making the decision about where to live is one of the biggest decisions a college student has to make. When they look for a place to live, they have to find somewhere that fits with the student’s needs. Price, proximity to campus, amenities and community are a few things that are important to [...]