NorthWest Indiana Real Estate Blog

Wild Rose Neighborhood in Valparaiso, IN offers Low Maintenance Home ownership Lifestyle for busy professionals , snowbirds, or those wanting to downsize and just enjoy life!

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:27:14 -0400

Wild Rose Neighborhood in Valparaiso, IN offers Low Maintenance Home ownership Lifestyle for busy professionals, snowbirds, or those wanting to downsize and just enjoy life!

If you are looking to simplify your life and enjoy a Low Maintenance Home in a scenic setting, then the Wild Rose neighborhood on Valparaiso's north side may be worth your careful consideration.

The HOA dues includes lawn mowing and trim, fertilization, snow removal, garbage pickup!

There is a private park for residents to enjoy with a playground, basketball court, picnic tables, grills, and even a neighborhood gazebo overlooking a private lake where you can fish or take out a small boat and enjoy!

The town of VALPO and all it's attractions/events is nearby, not to mention the South Shore train Stop is minutes away for an easier commute to the big City of Chicago (or the IN toll road/sky-way is a driving option with the exit minutes away from this development as well.

Recreation nearby?? - one of the country's remaining outdoor theatre's the 49-er drive in is family fun for all ages :)

Recently we listed an Immaculate home For sale in Wild Rose - affordable priced and in move in condition!

Enjoy the neighborhood photos and check out the hi res. music video if you are looking for a new home sweet home!

entrance to Wild Rose off of Edgewater Beach Road

residents enjoy this private park and lake

basketball anyone?

enjoy fishing or boating

neighborhood gazebo

barbeque grills and picnic tables

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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 @ NorthWestIndianaRealEstateBlog.com

Sincerely,

Jeff & Grace Safrin, Broker / Owners

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate - Independently Owned & Operated

13 Lincolnway Suite # 203, Valparaiso, IN 46383 Office # 219-309-9930

NW Indiana Ladies, ever want to join a bible study? Here is your chance-New Topic 'Praying the names of God" for the Tuesday Evening Ladies Bible Study at Christ Lutheran Church Valparaiso, IN

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 15:14:12 -0400

NW Indiana Ladies, ever want to join a bible study?

Here is your chance-New Topic 'Praying the names of God" for the Tuesday Evening Ladies Bible Study at Christ Lutheran Church Valparaiso, IN

Announcement:

The Ladies Tuesday Evening Bible Study Group at CLCValpo is starting a NEW Study!

Praying the Names of God by Ann Spangler ->

A 26 week study exploring the Hebrew names of God revealed in scripture.

Each week we will study a different name - so come when you are able!

Enjoy fellowship, prayer time and learn that the names of God given us in Scripture aren't just ornamental, accidental or even historical...they are given us to confirm attributes of God that address our "very time of need".

Our 1^st session will begin Tuesday evening 8/24/10 @ 7:15pm -8:45 in room 120.

The 1^st name we study will be: ELOHIM = God, Mighty Creator!

The following week 8/31/10 we will learn about EL ROI = The God who sees me -(one of my personal favorites).

Come Join us ladies - all are welcome here!

Grace Safrin - facilitator.

Contact Paula Starek email: clcvalpo@verizon.net or 219-462-6660 for more information or to sign up!

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

Sincerely,

Jeff & Grace Safrin, Broker / Owners

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate - Independently Owned & Operated

13 Lincolnway Suite # 203, Valparaiso, IN 46383 Office # 219-309-9930

Another Valparaiso, IN 46383 Home SOLD when listed by F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 21:00:02 -0400

Another Valparaiso, IN 46383 Home SOLD when listed by F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate.

Sometimes, the best source for future business is at the closing table!

Back in springtime, we were at a closing with our 1st Time Home Buyer when they mentioned that a friend of theirs who had moved out of town had a home to sell.

So we listed the Home and today it closed in just 84 days on the market!

As always, we appreciate our clients referring their family and friends!

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

Sincerely,

Jeff & Grace Safrin, Broker / Owners

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate - Independently Owned & Operated

13 Lincolnway Suite # 203, Valparaiso, IN 46383 Office # 219-309-9930

Another Valparaiso, IN Home SOLD when listed by F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 12:36:57 -0400

Real Estate Sales continue at a healthy pace in NW Indiana IF your home is priced right for the neighborhood and staged to sell ( tip top shape). It does not matter that the 1st Time Home Buyer tax credit is over - Homes listed in June and July are getting offers and closing!

This Valparaiso, IN 46383 Home Sold when listed by F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate and had more than one offer in just 2 weeks on the market and closed a few weeks after that!

Move-up Buyers, those with Job Relocations, Investors and those downsizing/retiring still need to buy or sell properties to get on with their goals in life!

Give us a call today should you need Professional services to market your home to sell too!

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

Sincerely,

Jeff & Grace Safrin, Broker / Owners

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate - Independently Owned & Operated

13 Lincolnway Suite # 203, Valparaiso, IN 46383 Office # 219-309-9930

F.C.Tucker Company makes the Top 100 List in REALTOR Magazine again!

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:40:14 -0400

The F.C.Tucker Company is listed as #number 48 in the July/August issue of REALTOR Magazine, for the number of closed transaction sides in 2009. It is also the Top Indiana Company in SOLD volume (#59).

There is no other Real Estate Company in Indiana ranked higher in either category!

With over 1,500 agents statewide and over $2 billion in sales, The F.C. Tucker Company is the largest independent real estate firm in Indiana, and is ranked among the largest independent real estate firms in the nation. Its family of businesses includes a full range of real estate services - mortgages, title insurance, a full line of insurance products, auctioning, homeowner warranty products, and relocation services. Started in Indianapolis 90 years ago, Tucker has 35 affiliate offices in Indiana and Kentucky, in addition to its 16 Indianapolis-area offices. Less than one percent of all real estate firms in America enjoy a continuing history as long as F.C. Tucker Company, Inc.

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

Sincerely,

Jeff & Grace Safrin, Broker / Owners

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate - Independently Owned & Operated

13 Lincolnway Suite # 203, Valparaiso, IN 46383 Office # 219-309-9930

A Rainbow at the Chicago White Sox game - is it an omen? :)

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:14:11 -0400

Recently we attended a Chicago White Sox Game that had a brief Summer Rain during play and if you look closely at the left upper side of the scoreboard there is a rainbow that appeared for a few brief moments! It was Beach Towel Night Giveaway and these freebies sure came in handy during the storm :)

They certainly are on a winning streak nowadays and it's getting exciting!

Fun night at the ball park - Chicago attractions are close enough to enjoy for us NW Indiana folks :)

Could there be another celebratory poster like this one we stood in front of at US Cellular Field in Chicago in the White Sox Future this year? we sure hope so :)

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

Sincerely,

Jeff & Grace Safrin, Broker / Owners

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate - Independently Owned & Operated

13 Lincolnway Suite # 203, Valparaiso, IN 46383 Office # 219-309-9930

Shorewood Forest Sunsets on Lake Louise

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:34:10 -0400

We've blogged about the recreational community we call home named Shorewood Forest located in Valparaiso, Indiana 46385 (Porter County, NW Indiana).

Here are some recent photos we took on a sunset boat ride on lake Louise!

If you are looking to live in a recreational community which is within commuting distance to the big city of Chicago, Shorewood Forest should be a careful consideration.

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

Sincerely,

Jeff & Grace Safrin, Broker / Owners

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate - Independently Owned & Operated

13 Lincolnway Suite # 203, Valparaiso, IN 46383 Office # 219-309-9930

Align Stars? We Just work for the ONE who does -> Client Testimonial from Move Up Sellers / Buyers in Northwest Indiana!

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:36:38 -0400

We decided that we would take a look at moving within the area and see if we were able to find a newer home. We loved the home we were in and would move only if we could find a good deal that allowed us to not spend the money required to update our 22 year old home. We had several constraints that would make the overall success of the move very difficult. Any offer we made would need to be contingent on the closing of our home, we needed to remain in the same school district, and we needed to be under contract within 5 weeks and the sale of our home and closing on a new home must be at the same time. We had many requirements of a new home including a certain kitchen style, four bedrooms, private backyard, 3 car garage, pool, etc. Basically we loved the home we were in and would move only if the stars aligned and we could find a great deal.

Jeff and Grace went to work and through their determination they aligned the stars. After diving deep into what we wanted, they took us to several homes to refine both our expectations and better understand what we considered important. We had two offers on our home within the first two weeks and this was after the housing bubble burst, where credit was tough and the number of buyer's limited. In addition, the move included several small children and Jeff and Grace structured the contracts and entire transaction (sale of our home and purchase of the new home) to minimize the risk to our family.

If you have a complex situation with a short timeline and need a first class team that is able to apply tremendous energy to push a deal through while helping you manage the risk to you and your family, then you need the husband & wife team of Jeff and Grace Safrin.

Best Regards,

Chris & Kelly

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

Sincerely,

Jeff & Grace Safrin, Broker / Owners

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate - Independently Owned & Operated

13 Lincolnway Suite # 203, Valparaiso, IN 46383 Office # 219-309-9930

Home For Sale - Wheatfield, IN 46392 - Affordable Trilevel on 0.42 Acre Lot

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 22:38:05 -0400

We've blogged about the Northwest Indiana town of Wheatfield, IN before.

Recently, we listed a home for sale at 5328 West State Road 10 zipcode 46392.

With schools and Interstate 65 nearby for ease of commute, this affordable tri-level on 0.42 acre lot with fenced backyard is worth your careful consideration.

Enjoy the hi-res. Music video and then give us a call @ 219-309-9930 to schedule a private showing of this property.

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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 @ NorthWestIndianaRealEstateBlog.com

Sincerely,

Jeff & Grace Safrin, Broker / Owners

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate - Independently Owned & Operated

13 Lincolnway Suite # 203, Valparaiso, IN 46383 Office # 219-309-9930

New Listing - Affordable Hessville, IN 46323 Home For Sale- Music Video

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 15:49:04 -0400

New listing in Hessville, Indiana 46323 just in time for the Hammond festival of the Lake's ! Click here for the schedule of events this weekend.

We have written about Hammond, IN before - and about the college bound scholarship program for children of its residents!

Please enjoy the hi-res. music video of this affordable home for sale. Interest rates are low. Why pay rent? When you can own for less!

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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 @ NorthWestIndianaRealEstateBlog.com

Sincerely,

Jeff & Grace Safrin, Broker / Owners

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate - Independently Owned & Operated

13 Lincolnway Suite # 203, Valparaiso, IN 46383 Office # 219-309-9930

Why an Experienced Northwest Indiana REALTOR should consider F.C. Tucker 1st Team Real Estate->

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:31:42 -0400

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

Sincerely,

Jeff & Grace Safrin, Broker / Owners

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate - Independently Owned & Operated

13 Lincolnway Suite # 203, Valparaiso, IN 46383 Office # 219-309-9930

Chicago-Land Fun is just a short drive from NW Indiana Living!

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 14:36:58 -0400

Chicago-Land Fun is just a short drive from NW Indiana Living!

I was born & raised on the south Side of Chicago (10th ward to be exact - Hegewish;)

Moving to NW Indiana (1st Lake County-St. John in 89, then Porter County-Valparaiso in 97) was a great way for us to benefit from affordable housing and lower taxes, yet be within driving distance or train ride to major attractions in Chicago!

Recently, I surprised Jeff with a Father's day gift - some Ivy Leage rooftop baseball Tickets to watch a Cubs game overlooking Wrigley Field.

The views were spectacular, not to mention the yummy buffet and comfy cushioned leather seats.

The Cubs needed more help that night (they lost) but, I won't go there, as we are house divided ;0 on our sports team choices which always makes life interesting (Jeff roots for Cubs, Pacers, & IU Hoosiers...as a south sider I'm a White Sox fan, da Bears and Purdue Boilermaker Mom LOL - that's why we have season tickets at our local VU for basketball - it's common ground:)

Anyway here are some photos of our day off :)- I do enjoy trips the the Windy City - Chicago is close enough to visit daily as many people who work in Chicago reside in NW Indiana. if we can help you "transplant" to the small town or country living from this big city, give us a call as we've lived in both lake & Porter=neighboring IL counties and know them well.

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

Sincerely,

Jeff & Grace Safrin, Broker / Owners

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate - Independently Owned & Operated

13 Lincolnway Suite # 203, Valparaiso, IN 46383 Office # 219-309-9930

Happy 1st Year Anniversary F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate Serving Northwest Indiana!

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 14:19:15 -0400

Happy 1st Year Anniversary F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate Serving Northwest Indiana!

From all of us at F .C. Tucker 1st Team Real Estate we extend sincere thanks to those who supported our 1st year in business!

My how time flies - Just a year ago we sent out this letter to hundreds of past clients and business associates:

Greetings from Jeff & Grace Safrin

Just a note to share exciting news with you!

As of 7/8/09, we are the Real Estate Broker / Owners of F.C. Tucker 1 ^st Team Real Estate serving Lake, Porter, La Porte & Starke Counties in Northwest Indiana.

Although it has been a challenging market and economy, we have been blessed with an opportunity to look ahead to the future and continue to serve the people in communities of which we are a part of.

Our business model is one that is forward thinking and innovative in this field. Combining the latest technology with sound business principles, we are recruiting seasoned professionals and expanding our market share.

As a valued client, we ask you remember us when your family, friends, neighbors and colleagues are in need of real estate or relocation services in NW Indiana.

Our diligent work habits, positive attitude, ethical discernment, and love for family & life is inherited from parents and grandparents of which we are proud to be descendents of…….Those who came to this county with just a dream. We are humbled to have the opportunity to pursue our dreams and will continue to serve you for all your future Real Estate needs! We also appreciate very much, any referrals to your sphere of influence.

Our office is located across from the Porter County Courthouse on the Square in Downtown Valparaiso (see address below), but as always, we make house calls.

Please do not hesitate to call us with any questions; our new business card is enclosed.

Sincerely,

Jeff & Grace

With more than $2 billion in annual sales, F.C. Tucker Company is Indiana’s largest independently owned comprehensive real estate firm with 46 offices and more than 1,500 sales associates throughout Indiana and select markets in Kentucky. Less than one percent of all real estate firms have the longevity of F.C. Tucker. Founded in 1918, the company’s family of businesses includes a full range of real estate services—mortgages, title insurance, relocation services, a full line of insurance products, auctioning and homeowner warranty products. F.C. Tucker has earned a reputation for its exceptional service, experienced sales associates and “Golden Rule” commitment to its clients and employees.

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate

13 Lincolnway, Suite # 203

Valparaiso, IN 46383

219-309-9930

Today, we look back at a year in review thankful to God for the many opportunities to serve those who are in need of professional Real Estate representation when buying or selling a home in NW Indiana.

Although we've helped moved many, we are more moved by those who have chosen us as their REALTORS.

We've been blessed to have Listed and SOLD so many homes AND represented so many buyers in a challenging Real Estate market this past year when many companies are downsizing or closing their doors. We are thankful to our clients, past, present and future, as well as our dedicated agents and the solid backing of Indiana's largest and oldest Real Estate Company F .C. Tucker Co. Inc.(est. 1918) whose Golden Rule philosophy always keeps us striving to improve!

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

Sincerely,

Jeff & Grace Safrin, Broker / Owners

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate - Independently Owned & Operated

13 Lincolnway Suite # 203, Valparaiso, IN 46383 Office # 219-309-9930

Happy 4th of July from F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate serving Northwest Indiana

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 10:57:12 -0400

Happy 4th of July from F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate serving Northwest Indiana

Wishing you & your families all a healthy and safe Holiday weekend and....

God Bless America!

As Always, We appreciate your business and referrals!

And I'm proud to be an American,
where at least I know I'm free.
And I won't forget the men who died,
who gave that right to me.
~Lee Greenwood

Freedom is never free. ~Author Unknown

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

Sincerely,

Jeff & Grace Safrin, Broker / Owners

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate - Independently Owned & Operated

13 Lincolnway Suite # 203, Valparaiso, IN 46383 Office # 219-309-9930

Just SOLD -La Pore County, IN Short Sale Closed before the June 3oth 1st time Home Buyer tax credit deadline - whew!

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 10:34:34 -0400

Just SOLD -La Pore County, IN Short Sale Closed before the June 3oth 1st time Home Buyer tax credit deadline - whew!

Our MLS Board has a Short Sale Addendum Buyers and Sellers sign with any offer to pruchase on a property that is listed Subject to Lender (s) approval of a Short Sale.

The time for negotiating these specific types of Real Estate Transactions with one or more lenders sometimes does NOT coincide with the date the buyers enter on the purchase agreement ;0

Thanks God, everything fell into place on the last day to close!

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$130,000.00 - SOLD ->Well Maintained BRICK Ranch w/ Full Basement & Fenced Yard in La Porte, IN ( Subject To Short Sale Approval)

Location: Center Township

Sorry this home is SOLD already - Red Brick Beauty in La Porte, IN -Lovingly maintained Ranch Home w/Full Basement & Attached 2 car garage offers 3 Bedrooms + 1.5 Baths. Beautiful Hardwood Flooring & newer wood 6 panel doors. Anderson Windows. Updated Kitchen w/Island. Privacy Fenced Backyard w/patio off dining room. Gazebo w/Hot tub ! Handy storage shed. Many Perennials &even a blueberry bush. Pedestal Sink & newer Tub/surrond in main bath. 1/2 Bath off MBR. Mirrored Closet doors. Large finished rec room in LL + plenty of unfinished storage area & laundry room. All Offers are subject to lenders approval of a short sale. Please allow ample response time for offers. Showings with advance notice please. Talk to Tucker - Indiana's Largest Real Estate Company (est.1918).

Contact Information

Jeff & Grace Safrin - Broker/Owners

1stTeamRealEstate@Sprint.Blackberry.Net

219-309-9930

Independently Owned and Operated.

Pricing

Price: $130,000.00

Flexibility: Negotiable

Additional Pricing Information: All Offers are Subject To Lenders Approval of a Short Sale

Property Location

703 W. 13th Street

La Porte, IN 45650

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Features

Bedrooms: 3Bathrooms: 2Parking Spaces: 2Year Built: 1969Subdivision: Center TownshipLot Size: 0.23Garage Size: 2 CarSchool District: La PorteSquare Footage: 2700Agent Name: Jeff SafrinBroker: F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real EstateMLS #: 251112

Attributes

Appliances

Range/Oven

Full Refrigerator

Washer/Dryer

Dishwasher

Microwave

Interior Amenities

Hardwood Floors

Kitchen Island

Basement

Attic

Exterior Amenities

Patio

Fenced Yard

Hot Tub

Grass Lawn

Tool Shed

Foyer
Living Room
Dining Area
Updated Kitchen
Master BR w/ Bath
Part Finished Basement
Gazebo w/ Hot Tub
Fenced yard w/ Shed

All information in this site is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and is subject to change

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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 @ NorthWestIndianaRealEstateBlog.com

Sincerely,

Jeff & Grace Safrin, Broker / Owners

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate - Independently Owned & Operated

13 Lincolnway Suite # 203, Valparaiso, IN 46383 Office # 219-309-9930