NorthWest Indiana Real Estate Blog

Just as the Seasons Change here in NW Indiana...We work to Help Families Achieve Their Real Estate Goals in Every Season of Life...Whether Buying or Selling a Home or Land or Investing...Give us a Call @ 219-405-1232.

Happy 1st Day of Spring brrrr. it's cold here in Valpo :)

Spring is a great time to buy or sell a home in Northwest Indiana

Hello all, Spring is here offically today on the calendar, but in Northwest Indiana, it's still winter coat season this weekend with even some snow in the forecast :(

One thing for sure, our HOME PRICES in NW Indiana, are affordable, unlike other areas of the country which have a "weather premium" attached LOL.

Those who live here gotta love it (or end up leavin for warmer climate) either way - Moving In or Relocating out of "The Region' as we call it....

We have a great Team of Experienced Professionals @ F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate serving Northwest Indiana that can help sell your home or help you find a Home Sweet Home too!

Happy Spring -It's never been a better time to buy... with Interest Rates Low and the Home Buyer Tax credit until 4/30/10.

Contact Our Experienced REALTORS


Click on the name of any of our Professional Real Estate Agents to visit their websites for more information!

Ty Gammon ->

Neighborhood Matchmaker

Olga Kwolek ->

Hablo Espanol

Irene Tron ->

Real Estate Broker Associate


Linda Littlejohn  ->

Real Estate Broker Associate

Thanks for stopping by and reading our Blog about Life in NW Indiana, The Housing Market, Communities, Local Sports, Events, attractions & more.

 F.C.Tucker Indiana's largest Real Estate Company Sincerely,

Jeff & Grace Safrin,  Broker / Owners

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate

13 Lincolnway Suite # 203 

Valparaiso, IN 46383         

Office # 219-309-9930

serving Lake, Porter, La Porte, Jasper, Newton & Starke Counties in NW Indiana

 Independently Owned & Operated

Visit our various Social Media Sites:  Follow Me on Pinterest

  Google Plus One  Follow SAFRIN on Twitter   Be-friend JEFF SAFRIN on FaceBook   Link to Grace Safrin on LinkedIn   Read our Blog on Positive Real Estate Professionals F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate Videos on YOU TUBE

Search the entire MLS for Northwest Indiana Here!

Under the Federal Fair Housing Act, it is illegal, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, handicap, or familial status

No Gate Keeper's - What You See Is What You Get :)

Read What Our Client's Have To Say Before You Pick Your Realtor     We recieved another heart warming testimonial from Clients over the Holidays. See Letter Below

We are not the self proclaimed "Best Realtors in Town", and our Philosophy of Practice is contrary to the popular MEGA Team concept of "bigger is better"... (we have no secretary, assistants, processors, marketers, ..etc).

 What you see is what you get.,,,, at the listing appointment, for home showings, when you call us on the phone, or email or text message, and at the closing of the real estate transaction.

Real Estate is a Contact Sport. To us, winning is defined as developing a long term relationship by personal contact & communication with the most important part of our TEAM - the clients we represent!

How can clients entrust their families and friends to us as future referrals, unless they get to know us as people. Not just as their REALTORS.

As Jeff's Grandfather (bless his soul), told us over a decade ago when we started working together in this business : Don't try to be Big Shots....Just Little Shots that keep shooting :)

That advice is even more applicable in Today's Challenging Real Estate Market. With all the bells and whistles of technology, with all the wrenches to overcome in getting deals to even close. There is nothing that helps people more than  what I call PRIMARY CARE REAL ESTATE .....

People don't care how much you know, unless they know how much you care.

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Here is the just one testimony that validates concentricity with those we are blessed to serve!

We found out we were relocating to another state. We had our house listed with who was suppose to be Performance Outsells Promisesthe "best Realtor in Porter County". We must admit we weren't impressed with the way the house was listed or marketed. We also weren't impressed with the relationship between us and the listing agent. We felt we had to get through "the gate keeper" first just to talk to them.Well we decided to stay with the agent because after-all, the house was on the MLS. We were hoping that maybe another agent would show it and possibly sell it.

After six months and no offers our contract was over, what do we do now? We couldn't stomach extending and our time was getting short. The market was getting bad and we were told houses simply weren't moving. So we decided to rent. We had listed our house on Craigslist to rent and lo and behold we saw Jeff and Grace Safrin listings. We thought, gosh, what Realtor uses Craigslist? We immediately went to their website and were quite impressed.

The next day we called Jeff and told him our story. He was able to look up the listing from six months ago. He told us he was confident that he could sell our house if we just give him a chance. He's very knowledgeable and to the point. Well, at this point what do we have to lose? Within hours, we were emailing and faxing documents to get our house listed.

We were so impressed with the listing and marketing. They go above and beyond. They use every avenue to list your home. Also when we call... we get Jeff. Hardly ever an answering machine! Well, needless to say our house sold in 2 months and we can move on with our lives.

Thanks so much Jeff and Grace. We will recommend you to everyone we know.

Jay and Shaun Phifer

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If we can help you buy or sell a home or land in NW Indiana, give us a call @ 219-405-1232 - we are Full Time, Full Service, Real Estate Brokers serving Lake, Porter, La Porte, Jasper & Newton Counties in NW IN.

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Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by those providing comments are theirs alone, and do not reflect the opinions of Jeff and Grace Safrin of F.C. Tucker Advantage Realty. Jeff and Grace Safrin and F.C. Tucker Advantage Realty are not responsible for the accuracy or content provided.    

Thanks for stopping by and reading our Blog about Life in NW Indiana, The Housing Market, Communities, Local Sports, Events, attractions & more.

 F.C.Tucker Indiana's largest Real Estate Company Sincerely,

Jeff & Grace Safrin,  Broker / Owners

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate

13 Lincolnway Suite # 203 

Valparaiso, IN 46383         

Office # 219-309-9930

serving Lake, Porter, La Porte, Jasper, Newton & Starke Counties in NW Indiana

 Independently Owned & Operated

Visit our various Social Media Sites:  Follow Me on Pinterest

  Google Plus One  Follow SAFRIN on Twitter   Be-friend JEFF SAFRIN on FaceBook   Link to Grace Safrin on LinkedIn   Read our Blog on Positive Real Estate Professionals F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate Videos on YOU TUBE

Search the entire MLS for Northwest Indiana Here!

Under the Federal Fair Housing Act, it is illegal, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, handicap, or familial status

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NorthWest Indiana Counties We Serve As Full Time Professional Real Estate Brokers Looking to Relocate to NW Indiana ?

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or

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F.C. Tucker 1st Team Real Estate

Jeff & Grace Safrin Broker/Owners F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate

Please feel free to Contact us @ 219-405-1232 or, click the below to read / subscribe to our email newsletter with valuable Relocation Information.

NW INDIANA remains a Great REAL ESTATE MARKET check our past---> SOLD HOMES !

Thanks for Visiting!  We hope to add your story to our client testimonials!

We are Your Local Expertsfor NW Indiana Real Estate.

    Call us @ 219-405-1232 or email us for a RELOCATION Package Today

 

Thanks for stopping by and reading our Blog about Life in NW Indiana, The Housing Market, Communities, Local Sports, Events, attractions & more.

 F.C.Tucker Indiana's largest Real Estate Company Sincerely,

Jeff & Grace Safrin,  Broker / Owners

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate

13 Lincolnway Suite # 203 

Valparaiso, IN 46383         

Office # 219-309-9930

serving Lake, Porter, La Porte, Jasper, Newton & Starke Counties in NW Indiana

 Independently Owned & Operated

Visit our various Social Media Sites:  Follow Me on Pinterest

  Google Plus One  Follow SAFRIN on Twitter   Be-friend JEFF SAFRIN on FaceBook   Link to Grace Safrin on LinkedIn   Read our Blog on Positive Real Estate Professionals F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate Videos on YOU TUBE

Search the entire MLS for Northwest Indiana Here!

Under the Federal Fair Housing Act, it is illegal, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, handicap, or familial status

Spouses Selling Houses - Jeff & Grace Safrin of F.C.Tucker1st Team Real Estate - Serving NorthWest Indiana.

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real estate Serving Northwest Indiana

 

 

Please feel free to Contact us @ 219-405-1232 or, click below to read / subscribe to our email newsletter with valuable Relocation Information.

NW INDIANA remains a Great REAL ESTATE MARKET check our past---> SOLD HOMES !

Thanks for Visiting our Blog! To read more about local NW Indiana events, sports, and more, click our blog link below. For more homes for sale view our Other Listings @ www.safrin.net& client testimonials!

    We are Your Local Expertsfor NW Indiana Real Estate.

    Call or email us for a RELOCATION Package Today

 

Thanks for stopping by and reading our Blog about Life in NW Indiana, The Housing Market, Communities, Local Sports, Events, attractions & more.

 F.C.Tucker Indiana's largest Real Estate Company Sincerely,

Jeff & Grace Safrin,  Broker / Owners

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate

13 Lincolnway Suite # 203 

Valparaiso, IN 46383         

Office # 219-309-9930

serving Lake, Porter, La Porte, Jasper, Newton & Starke Counties in NW Indiana

 Independently Owned & Operated

Visit our various Social Media Sites:  Follow Me on Pinterest

  Google Plus One  Follow SAFRIN on Twitter   Be-friend JEFF SAFRIN on FaceBook   Link to Grace Safrin on LinkedIn   Read our Blog on Positive Real Estate Professionals F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate Videos on YOU TUBE

Search the entire MLS for Northwest Indiana Here!

Under the Federal Fair Housing Act, it is illegal, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, handicap, or familial status

WANNA GO HOME...To Munster, Indiana - a Great Town!

 

 Talk to Jeff & Grace Safrin to Buy or Sell a Home in Munster, INAward Winning Schools and a great Local Hospital are 2 top reasons Munster, IN  is so desirable if you are relocating to Northwest Indiana!

 Having previously worked at Munster Community Hospital, I can say that most of the Doctors our family still sees are on staff there and have offices in Town!

 Another Benefit of Relocating to the Town of Munster, located in Lake County, Indiana is it's close proximity to Downtown Chicago - approximately a 35 minute commute!

Looking to RELOCATE to NW Indiana? Give us a call For all Your REAL ESTATE needs @ 219-405-1232

Sincerely,

Jeff & Grace Safrin REALTORS "Spouses Selling Houses"TM 


Visit our BLOG for more community information and local events in NW Indiana :)

 

Serving Lake County, Porter County, La Porte County, Starke County,in NW Indiana.

Visit our website for more HOMES or Land For Sale

along with many other informative links

and client's testimonials!

 

 

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Thanks for stopping by and reading our Blog about Life in NW Indiana, The Housing Market, Communities, Local Sports, Events, attractions & more.

 F.C.Tucker Indiana's largest Real Estate Company Sincerely,

Jeff & Grace Safrin,  Broker / Owners

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate

13 Lincolnway Suite # 203 

Valparaiso, IN 46383         

Office # 219-309-9930

serving Lake, Porter, La Porte, Jasper, Newton & Starke Counties in NW Indiana

 Independently Owned & Operated

Visit our various Social Media Sites:  Follow Me on Pinterest

  Google Plus One  Follow SAFRIN on Twitter   Be-friend JEFF SAFRIN on FaceBook   Link to Grace Safrin on LinkedIn   Read our Blog on Positive Real Estate Professionals F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate Videos on YOU TUBE

Search the entire MLS for Northwest Indiana Here!

Under the Federal Fair Housing Act, it is illegal, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, handicap, or familial status

PLEASE Support Expansion of The SOUTH SHORE COMMUTER RAIL ROAD from Northwest Indiana to CHICAGO !

      It Just makes Sense!   GREEN sense.....

 Environmentalists would be the first in line to support the Extension of The South Shore Train Line to include stops in the towns of Lowell, IN

and

Valparaiso, IN - especially since many from these towns commute into Chicago for their careers already!

  • Traveling in trains would reduce pollution as well as the purchase and use of foreign oil :)
  • Our environment would be healthier as a result of less cars on the road!
  • A new Option for would exist for families to travel to the big city for theatre, festivals, or  hopefully future Olympics :)

NW Indiana residents would benefit from an increase in Economic Benefits as well from this expansion of services...

  • Increase in Local Business and creation of Thousands of new Jobs as a result of the expansion!
  • Options for an affordable commute to the big city Chicago that has thousands of Job opportunities also !

Call to action.... Northwest Indiana Residents in favor of this awesome proposal  please act.....

1. Log onto the website  = Citizens For  The Extension Of The South Shore Line

and 

2.  SIGN THE PETITION = House Bill 1220

Help us get the word out!

Sincerely,

 Jeff & Grace Safrin - REALTORS

"Spouses Selling Houses"TM

F.C. Tucker 1 st Team Real estate

Serving Lake County, Porter County, La Porte County,  in Northwest Indiana.

                                                    

 

Thanks for stopping by and reading our Blog about Life in NW Indiana, The Housing Market, Communities, Local Sports, Events, attractions & more.

 F.C.Tucker Indiana's largest Real Estate Company Sincerely,

Jeff & Grace Safrin,  Broker / Owners

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate

13 Lincolnway Suite # 203 

Valparaiso, IN 46383         

Office # 219-309-9930

serving Lake, Porter, La Porte, Jasper, Newton & Starke Counties in NW Indiana

 Independently Owned & Operated

Visit our various Social Media Sites:  Follow Me on Pinterest

  Google Plus One  Follow SAFRIN on Twitter   Be-friend JEFF SAFRIN on FaceBook   Link to Grace Safrin on LinkedIn   Read our Blog on Positive Real Estate Professionals F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate Videos on YOU TUBE

Search the entire MLS for Northwest Indiana Here!

Under the Federal Fair Housing Act, it is illegal, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, handicap, or familial status

SMALL TOWN - Indiana's San Pierre in Starke County - Make this 38 Acres of Farm & Woods with a Pond Your HOME :)

 

One of the great things about living in Northwest Indiana is SMALL TOWNS....this 3000 square foot home with related living in the small town of San Pierre, in Starke County sits on 38 Beautiful acres of land with it's own Pond stocked with fish...18 of the acres are wooded and filled with wildlife! 3 Acres of Government Grasses and 18 Acres of the land is farmed producing an annual income!

The antique fireplace & mantle pictured in the music slide show below is from the old courthouse as are many of the oversized wood doors in this home! Home and Property Priced @ $279,899. Opportunity Knocks!

ENJOY THE SHOW :)

If we can help you relocate to NW Indiana, give us a call @ 219-405-1232

Sincerely,

Jeff & Grace Safrin - REALTORS

"Spouses Selling Houses"TM

F.C.Tucker / Advantage Realty

Serving Lake Porter, La Porte, Jasper, Newton & Starke Counties in NW Indiana.

Visit our website or

click on our Blog Links below for more Property For Sale in NW IN, as well as community events and highlights.

Thanks for stopping by and reading our Blog about Life in NW Indiana, The Housing Market, Communities, Local Sports, Events, attractions & more.

 F.C.Tucker Indiana's largest Real Estate Company Sincerely,

Jeff & Grace Safrin,  Broker / Owners

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate

13 Lincolnway Suite # 203 

Valparaiso, IN 46383         

Office # 219-309-9930

serving Lake, Porter, La Porte, Jasper, Newton & Starke Counties in NW Indiana

 Independently Owned & Operated

Visit our various Social Media Sites:  Follow Me on Pinterest

  Google Plus One  Follow SAFRIN on Twitter   Be-friend JEFF SAFRIN on FaceBook   Link to Grace Safrin on LinkedIn   Read our Blog on Positive Real Estate Professionals F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate Videos on YOU TUBE

Search the entire MLS for Northwest Indiana Here!

Under the Federal Fair Housing Act, it is illegal, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, handicap, or familial status