Indianapolis ranks as one of the best US cities to own a home

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – Indianapolis ranks high as one of the best U.S. cities when it comes to owning a home, and Walmart plans to start its holiday layaway program early again this year.

Indianapolis ranks number six best U.S. city to own a home.

Bankrate said Indianapolis did so well due to the low cost of property insurance, energy and affordability.

However, the homes in Central Indiana didn’t appreciate as much as they did in other cities.

In other business headlines, for the second year in a row, Walmart will begin its holiday layaway program two weeks early.

It’s hoping for a head start to the year-end shopping season and a repeat of last year’s strong toy sales driven by “Star Wars” products.

The world’s largest retailer is starting the layaway program Friday and customer can pay as little as $10 to hold items worth a minimum of $50.

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