NorthWest Indiana Real Estate Blog

 This week, I  attended an Indiana CRS BOD Meeting and Luncheon at the Marriott in downtown Indianapolis, IN.

Indy is host city for Super Bowl XLVI and what a great NFL experience  is happening the week leading up to the big game

Hoosier Hospitality at it's finest!

Media madness at it's best too! 

SKY sports blog even got a photo of Jeff and the Colts Super fan at the same time they were posing and looking at My camera LOL !

Here is a brief photo re-cap of the fun time we had before and after my conferences :)

Zipline anyone?  what you can't see are the office workers 4 stories up in adjacent buildings that were distracted by the zipline riders this week LOL

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I tweeted this photo of Prince Amukamara #20 of the New York Giants cordially signing autographs of fans in the lobby and was subsequently notified by tweeps who follow him of his philanrhropic efforts!

 What an awesome few days in Indy and what a view from our room too ->

If you get a chance to go down to Indy before the Superbowl this Sunday to expereince the pre-game atractions downtown - DO IT - and bring your family - you won't be dissapointed!

Having a cottage in Valpo with a place to lay your fishing gear, grab a cold drink and have off street parking to PARK YOUR BOAT, Trailer and CAR for under 50 K ?

Check out the Neighborhood Information below with numerous links to not only fishing on flint lake, but

other nearby lakes in Valparaiso Indiana as well!

For Avid Fisherman - These are some links to bring you some information about

Flint Lake and Fishing on Flint Lake in Valparaiso, Indiana 46383.

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Over the weekend, we listed for sale an all brick Townhome in the Munster, Indiana neighborhood of

White Oak Estates!

We've blogged about living in the town of Munster before.

Whether downsizing or just starting out, this Townhome priced at assessed value offers a convenient

location off  Main Street.

Lake County Indiana Living has it's advantages...Close to major roads for Chicago-land commute, plus, parks and

shopping and dining are all nearby!

Lawn Care, Snow Removal and Landscape Maintenance are included in the monthly HOA dues.

All offers to purchase are subject to lenders approval of a short sale. Showings by appointment.

Lakewood Terrace Neighborhood in Valparaiso, IN 46383 is located in Liberty Township on the Northside of Town.

Last week we listed a property located in this subdivision that is close to one of our favorite restaurants in town and also close to the 49 er drive in outdoor movie theater that is summer time family fun!

The property status is now PS on the MLS, meaning the seller has accepted an offer, but wishes to continue to show the home for backup offers only.

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This Hessville, Indiana Home For Sale listed by

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate serving Northwest Indiana

had an accepted offer in just 11 Days on Market and Closed Escrow 40 days later!

Talk To Tucker to sell your Northwest Indiana Property!

This week, we listed a home for sale in the town of Wheatfield, IN in The Northwest Indiana County of Jasper.

This home is subject to lenders approval of a short sale.

We've blogged about Wheatfield before - one of our favorite restaurants in NW Indiana is there :)

With newer schools and access to Interstate 65 for commuting, this small town county setting has big city access!

Perched on a corner lot 165 x 170 (almost 3/4 acre) this 2003 custom built home features:

• 2970 SF  2 story home (3 Bedrooms + Office) 2.5 baths + 900 SF attached 3.5 car finished garage
• Hardwood floor in 2 story entry foyer and formal dining room
• French doors to Home office or parlor off foyer
• Kitchen w/cherry wood cabinets, solid surface Virtue stone counter tops, ceramic tile floor, island + breakfast bar, widow dining nook overlooking backyard w/door to patio
• Family room open to kitchen with wall to wall built in entertainment center
• Dramatic Staircase to 3 spacious bedrooms upstairs
• Master Suite with 2 walk-in closets, double glass showers, whirlpool tube, dual vanities
• 3rd bedroom with volume ceiling and sitting area

Alot of home & land for the $$ - worth your careful consideration -> Talk To Tucker To see this property.

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My, short sales have changed in the last few years!

This Home For Sale in Lake Station, IN 46405 has already been approved for a short sale by the lender!

Short Sales differ from traditional real estate transactions.

Indiana Law has helped the time frame for approval be reasonable.

This property however, has had the approval process completed and now just awaits offers!

If you are searching for a starter home, well maintained, 3 bedrooms, fenced backyard, reasonable taxes, big 2.5 car garage, commuting distance by expressway or train to Chicago-land, - consider this home - why rent when your payments could be less?

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Well priced homes in excellent condition are selling in Northwest Indiana despite the winter weather and Holiday Season!

Like this Valparaiso, Indiana Home For Sale listed by F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate that had an accepted offer in just 30 days on the market and closed 45 days later!

Talk to Tucker to sell your Lake County, Porter County or La Porte County Indiana Property!

From Our Homes to Yours...Wishing you Joy, Peace, Love and Blessings this Holiday Season....

and Health, Happiness and Prosperity in the coming New Year!

Pictured from left to right Jeff Safrin, Grace Safrin, Olga Kwolek, Ty Gammon, Linda Littlejohn

Valparaiso, Indiana is located in Porter County, Northwest Indiana and has many neighborhoods.

 The Lexington Green community (Facebook Page) in Valpo (zipcode 46383) is a several block development of single family homes with a vacant playlot with gazebo centrally located for residents to enjoy gathering together or playing sports.

With Valparaiso University just down the road,

and shopping at  Market Place nearby....

affordably priced homes located in

Center Township school district are available for sale.

Easy access to Indiana 49 which can take you to the IN tollroad or 1 94 expressway for a chicago-land commute.

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Have Horses? no problem-> how about 10+ acres of land, custom built home, barn with stalls for horses or farm animals with adjacent fenced corral and pasture (there is even a 2nd separate access road on this parcel of land that goes straight back for easy hay delivery:)

This EQUESTRIAN Property for sale by F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate in Starke County Indiana is priced below recent appraised value

 click this link for more info and video of this listing->

Grovertown, Indiana 46351 Real Estate For sale By F.C.Tucker 1st Team serving Northwest Indiana

Did we mention there is a stocked pond with a gazebo overlooking the property too?

It hasn't happened in years. Valparaiso University Crusaders won in OT yesterday playing the Butler Bulldogs on

their home court at the historic Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN -> BOX SCORE

This game was a nail biter for sure!

Check out the Highlights Video !

Thanks to modern technology, we watched part of the game in Valpo with an Ap for our Ipad (techinical difficulties with Horizon League Feed for awhile - ironically when Valpo took the lead LOL).

We enjoy cheering on our hometown team and this season is sure off to an exciting start!

Follow the Fans on Twitter with these hashtags->

#GoValpo

#ValpoGameDay

Lot's of NEW this season at Valpo!

New Head Coach Bryce Drew

New Players

New Scoreboards & More

Come to some home games and see for yourself :)

We've blogged about the Northwest Indiana recreational community of Shorewood Forest before.

Located in Valparaiso's Union Township, recently we listed for sale a Lakefront Home with it's own private boat dock/pier AND a boat lift too!

Lake Louise in Shorewood Forest is a 240 acre lake

Shared Clubhouse -> available for rent for parties and events to neighborhood home owners.

Pool -> state-of-the-art 25 meter 6-lane pool with a 20' x 30' diving well as well as a 16' x 24' wading pool

Tennis courts-> one set of the community tennis courts is right across the street from this listing

Children's Playground-> plus a sandy beach and picnic area too!

Three boat mooring facilities->The P.O.A. has 66 rental boat docks and a boat-launching ramp. Use of the lake is for members only. The lake is stocked with bass, crappie, perch, channel cat and blue gills. Enjoy fishing year round!

Owner activities; Shorewood Fest Hog roast & Fireworks, Clue Hunt,

  Philanthropic Committee, Neighbor to Neighbor Committee, Calendar of Events

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Don't miss the boat on this SHORT SALE opportunity - Talk To Tucker today to schedule your private showing!

From Our Homes to Yours - Wishing you a Happy, Healthy, Safe Thanksgiving Holiday.

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Last week we closed on one of our short sale listings in Northwest Indiana, Lake County, Crown Point 46307.

Total market time was 115 days. Day 60 we received an offer and after counter, on day 64 we submitted the  offer/package to the lenders short sale department and received an approval letter within 30 days per Indiana law.

19 days later we closed.

Crown Point, IN Short Sale SOLD - Only 49 days from Accepted Offer to lender Approval to Closing Table!

Not all short sales are the same.

 With unemployment and financial hardships, many look for a REALTOR who is experienced in successfully listing and closing short sale properties.

List with Tucker.

There is a significant difference.

 Recently, a new dining establishment opened in downtown Valparaiso's Court House Square nearby our office.

55 Franklin Street, Valparaiso, IN 46383

Funny how today when I went to post a blog about this Local business after dining there, I came home to log on to AR and found a friend of mine must have been reading our blog because she messaged me via Active Rain to let me know about this very same new eatery in town!

Valley Kitchen & Bar is a Farm to Fork establishment. They buy all the ingredients for their dishes Locally!

From Home made soups & salads, appetizers, sandwiches, and desserts their menu is eclectic and tasty!

Pick up a catering menu for those holiday get togethers!

Bon Appetit

Often we get emails or a phone calls or even referrals that a Northwest Indiana Home Owner wants to list their home to sell using our services. And there is a sense of urgency in their request.

The email or call may reveal Reasons For Selling such as:

Financial Problems

Divorce

Pre-Foreclosure

Need Cash

The situation of needing to sell your home fast to prevent losing it is not an easy one.

Sometimes life situations like:

Unemployment

Impaired Health or Medical Disability and associated Medical Bills

Loss of  number of hours worked affecting take home pay and benefits.

Change in family dynamics

overwhelms home owners and so instead of seeking information and solutions - the FEAR of LOSS paralyzes them and for weeks and even months they do nothing.

Unfortunately, some of these NW Indiana Home owners are only moved to pick up the phone and call us or email us after they have already been served with Foreclosure Notice.

Although we have Successfully Listed and Sold Homes in NWI Subject To Lenders Approval of A Short Sale,

this has happened because clients call us early in the process of  financial difficulties seeking help and cooperating with the listing and short sale process.

Don't Wait! Doing Too Little Too late you may lose the right to sell your NWI property.

Every Year we celebrate Veterans Day on November 11th.

How blessed are we to have the privilege of living in a Free land where we can live & worship without oppression!

The price paid for our freedom comes at the cost of lives and health of those who have served our great nation.

This Video Shows how we can volunteer our time, talents or treasure to help Veterans throughout the year.

Whether it is helping Welcome Vet's Home or Helping with their Transportation or helping those Homeless,

There are many programs that need volunteers to help our Veteran's all year long!

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God Bless our Veterans (past, present and future) and God Bless America!

• Hessville neighborhood 
• Hammond, Indiana
• Lake County (Northwest Indiana)
  

Affordable housing is located near Chicago-land with access to the Windy City by Train or Toll Road or Expressway.

With all the changes recently in Chicago politics ->

Raising taxes, fees and fines to increase revenue for the budget deficit

Why not consider a move to Indiana?

The IN State budget is balanced, and there is even a

College Scholarship Program for Children of Hammond Residents!

Reasonable property taxes and lower cost of living, this remodeled home is worth your careful consideration!

NIPSCO  bill around $40 per month when the wood burning stove is used to heat the home!

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