NorthWest Indiana Real Estate Blog: January 2011

We've Blogged about living in Hammond, IN before.

It's close proximity to Chicago-land by expressway, IN Tollroad or South Shore Train, and amazing College Scholarship opportunity for children of residents!

This week, we listed for sale this fixer upper home priced below recent appraised value that is subject to court approval of offers as it is an Estate Sale.

If you are a handyman, Investor, or qualify for a FHA 203K Loan  this may be a consideration.

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This Saturday, January 29th at

the Athletics Recreation Center on the

campus of Valparaiso, University in

Northwest Indiana the VU Crusaders

mens basketball team plays against the

Butler University Bulldogs!

Game Time  is 1pm CST and will be

televised as the

Horizon League Game of The Week

on

Comcast SportsNet Chicago

Limited tickets are still available -

Come one, Come all to watch VALPO, who are in 1st place in the Horizon League play their long time

in state rival Butler  3rd place in the Horizon League(last years runner up in the national championship game).

Should be a great game!

For an overview of the STATS click here :)

GO VU !

Cash Deals Close Quicker than Financed Real Estate Transactions.

Recently we closed on Home we listed for sale in Northwest Indiana that was funded by cash.

Cash deals move quickly, since there is no lender and underwriting approval process involved.

That is a big plus these days, as from the time of the accepted offer to settlement took only two weeks.

Although much less common than offers subject to financing, the risk of accepting a cash offer is less when

verifiable funds await just the satisfactory completion of inspections, title work and deed preparation.

Also, there is no waiting for the funding approval at settlement from a lender or delays due to late

wire transfers (dry closing), so the time at the closing table is much briefer as well.

In today's strict lending milieu, cash is still king when it comes to buying homes!

Merrillville, Indiana 46410 Vacant Land Zoned Commercial - Build Your Business Here!

* Great Location for Business * Just off Busy Broadway in Merrillville IN,46410 (Ross Township) Business District * Upscale established Company's in the area like New Showroom of Direct Buy and Medical Offices, etc. to name a few.. * Vacant 3/4 Acre Commercial Zoned Lot measures approx. 125' x 269' * Phase 1 Environmental Study done * Please call prior to walking the parcel * Opportunity knocks - Build Your Business Here!

80 West 84th Drive in Merrillville, IN 3/4 acre Commercial Lot For Sale for $149,900. Goggle map->

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Sometimes we are just here to facilitate matches made in heaven :)

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Just Sold - Valparaiso Ranch Home in Shamrock Neighborhood had an Accepted offer in only 3 days on the Market!

Talk To Tucker

Indiana's largest Real Estate Company

Opportunity Knocks for a

Qualifed Buyer who has the time to wait for Lenders Response to their Short Sale Offer

on this Property in Valparaiso, IN 46385 newer neighborhood - Eagle Ridge.

Located in Liberty Township, close to major roads and South Shore Train Stop for

ease of commute to Chicago, IL,

Whether you or your family holds property in Northwest Indiana in a Supervised Estate or Unsupervised Estate, we can help get it SOLD by marketing it to attract ready, willing and able buyers.

Just as we did for this Home in Valparaiso, IN that Just SOLD as an Estate Sale.

The F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate office is located centrally in downtown Valparaiso across from the Court House itself.

Give us a call @ 219-309-9930, we will work with your attorney.

Looking to Simplify your Life and Downsize ?

Or

Tired of Paying Rent ?

This Better than New Ranch 1/2 Duplex in Merrillville, IN 46410 is Turn Key!

With one of the Largest Lots in the development (Sunset Cove of Sedona), Upgrades, Appliances and Finishes not

found in New Construction,

This Home with reasonable property taxes is priced below assessed value and shows like a model!

Read more about the Town of Merrillville attractions and it's convenient Lake County, Indiana location for Chicago - land commute read out past blogs by clicking here.

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Turn Key Ranch 1/2 Duplex Priced Below Assessed Value!

Overview Maps Photos Features Description Music Video Neighborhood Market Stats

$128,000 Single Family Home Main Features 2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 1 Unit Interior: 1240 sqft Lot: 0.28 acre(s) Location 8643 Fillmore Place Merrillville, IN 46410 USA To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "Like" button below:

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Jeff & Grace Safrin F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate (219) 309-9930 safrin@jorsm.com http://www.safrin.net Listed by: Jeff Safrin of F.C.Tucker Realty

Our recent listings Turn Key Ranch 1/2 Duplex Priced Below Assessed Value! Affordable Tri-level Near Chesterton High School Location, Location , 1st time offered- Custom Built - Original Owner Corporate Owned RELO Home Subject to Short Sale Approval Subscribe to our listing feed

Nearby properties for sale

Call us to schedule your private showing on this home soon!

This week we were chosen out of multiple Northwest Indiana REALTORS interviewed to list a home in the

Chestnut Hills neighborhood of Chesterton, IN 46304 ( Porter County, IN )

that is Subject to Lenders Approval of a Short Sale.

We've blogged about living in Chesterton, Indiana before.....it's close proximity to the

beautiful Indiana Dunes National lakeshore along with it's world renowned annual

Wizard of Oz festival make it a scenic small town!

Award winning Duneland school system (this home is very close to Chesterton High School) and convenient access

to Chicago by IN tollroad, I 94 Expressway or South Shore Train make it a consideration for those living in Illinois

to transplant over the state border and take advantage of less taxes & more home for your $.

With recent news of State Income Tax increases by 66% in Illinois, NW Indiana maybe more of a consideration of a place to live & $ave money by some folks who may be "Illinoyed" with this recent development:)

With many Updates, this affordable property is worth careful consideration.

Enjoy the Music Video and call to schedule a private showing with advance notice please.

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Jeff and Grace were an absolute pleasure to work with while selling our home. We decided to use them because they had been so wonderful to work with as our buying agent only 1 year prior. Knowing that we had just bought the home we were very nervous about putting it back on the market due to the unstable economic times that we are in. Despite being concerned I was being relocated and needed to sell the home. Jeff and Grace did a great job of working with me and my family to ensure that our house was listed fast and at a competitive rate based on the market. Throughout the first several weeks we received a bit of activity, but as it slowed Jeff was very proactive to ensure that we were staying competitive with the price. Sure enough, by following Jeff’s advice we were able to sell our house on the 90^th day of listing, which was remarkable!! Thank you Jeff and Grace for your attention and focus to help us not only buy our dream home, but help us to sell it just one year later!!!!!

Matt Burtch

General Manager Allen,TX

Cabela’s World’s Foremost Outfitter

Recently, we Sold the Home of a Client in Porter County, Indiana who knows hundreds if not thousands of agents in

NW Indiana!

We are blessed to know and work with her often as well on numerous real estate transactions, as she is a reputable and experienced Lender in NWI.

Below is a written endorsement we received from her recently...

As a financial professional for many years, I have worked with Jeff & Grace Safrin on numerous occasions. I have always found them to be people of integrity and they have always displayed the utmost professionalism as well. I would not hesitate to recommend them to potential buyers or sellers because I have worked with them from both sides. They are excellent with follow up as well - a compliment to the REALTOR community.

Susan Toadvine

We closed on a Property for Sale in La Porte County listed by F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate earlier this week.

Our full service real estate company services Lake, Porter and La Porte County in Northwest Indiana.

If you are looking to buy or sell a home or land in NW Indiana, contact us.

In 2010, our office ranked in the Top 20% in Closed Real Estate Transaction Volume out of 288 real estate offices on our local MLS Board in these 3 counties.

Below is a map of just some of our active listings, pending sales and SOLD Homes in NWI that were listed by F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate serving Northwest Indiana.

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Occasionally, when we help "Move Up" Buyers sell their home and help them look for a bigger one to suit their families growing needs, we have the perfect match in our own inventory of listings of Homes For Sale in Northwest Indiana by F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate!

Listed and SOLD by F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate - This Porter, IN 46304 Home

If we can help you sell your property and MOVE UP to a bigger home, please give us a call @ 219-309-9930. We are experienced in domino effect real estate transactions that require back to back closings and involve multiple families moving!

From our home to yours...wishing you a year filled with blessings of health, love,  joy and prosperity!

Happy New Year MMXI from F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate serving Northwest Indiana's Counties of Lake, Porter and La Porte.

Give us a call for all your 2011 Real Estate Needs!

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