NorthWest Indiana Real Estate Blog

NorthWest Indiana Real Estate Blog http://northwestindianarealestateblog.com/ 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. en-us http://northwestindianarealestateblog.com/post/1556526/happy-1st-day-of-spring-brrrr-it-s-cold-here-in-valpo- Happy 1st Day of Spring brrrr. it's cold here in Valpo :) <p><img title="Spring is a great time to buy or sell a home in Northwest Indiana" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/8/9/6/9/ar126911043896988.jpg" height="200" alt="Spring is a great time to buy or sell a home in Northwest Indiana" width="300" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-left: 7px; margin-right: 7px;" /></p> <table cellspacing="0" class="Panel DesktopModuleTitlePanel" border="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" style="text-align: left;"> <tbody> <tr id="_ctl2__ctl8__ctl0_rp_4381509_4381509_t_tr"> <td id="_ctl2__ctl8__ctl0_rp_4381509_4381509_t_tc"></td> </tr> <tr id="_ctl2__ctl8__ctl0_rp_4381509_4381509_t_hr"> <td></td> </tr> <tr id="_ctl2__ctl8__ctl0_rp_4381509_4381509_t_dr"> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p style="text-align: left;">Hello all, <em>Spring is here offically today on the calenda</em>r, but in <strong>Northwest Indiana,</strong> it's still winter coat season this weekend with <em>even some snow in the forecast :(</em></p> <p style="text-align: left;">One thing for sure, our<strong> HOME PRICES in NW Indiana</strong>, are affordable, <em>unlike other areas of the country which have a "weather premium" attached LOL.</em></p> <p style="text-align: left;">Those who live here gotta love it (<em>or end up leavin for warmer climate</em>) either way - <strong>Moving In</strong> or <strong>Relocating</strong> out of "<strong>The Region</strong>' as we call it....</p> <p style="text-align: left;">We have a great <strong>Team of Experienced Professionals @ F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate</strong> serving Northwest Indiana that can <em><strong>help sell your home </strong></em>or<em> <strong>help you find a Home Sweet Home</strong></em> too!</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Happy Spring -It's never been a better time to buy... with <strong>Interest Rates Low </strong>and the<strong> Home Buyer Tax credit</strong> until 4/30/10.</p> <table cellspacing="0" class="Panel DesktopModuleTitlePanel" border="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" style="text-align: left;"> <tbody> <tr id="_ctl2__ctl8__ctl0_rp_4381509_4381509_t_dr"> </tr> <tr id="_ctl2__ctl8__ctl0_rp_4381509_4381509_t_tr"> <td id="_ctl2__ctl8__ctl0_rp_4381509_4381509_t_tc"> <h1><span class="Title" id="_ctl2__ctl8__ctl0_rp_4381509_4381509_t_mt">Contact Our Experienced REALTORS</span></h1> </td> </tr> <tr id="_ctl2__ctl8__ctl0_rp_4381509_4381509_t_hr"> <td> <hr /> </td> </tr> <tr id="_ctl2__ctl8__ctl0_rp_4381509_4381509_t_dr"> <td> <p>Click on the name of any of our Professional Real Estate Agents to visit their websites for more information!</p> <p><a href="http://yourneighborhoodmatchmaker.com/"><strong>Ty Gammon</strong></a> -><img src="http://media.point2.com/p2a/module/8ba8/7802/05fe/7f0140e0d4ff6ded9074/original.jpg" border="0" height="75" alt="" width="71" /></p> <p><em>Neighborhood Matchmaker</em></p> <p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/people/Olga-M-Kwolek/100000154873546"><strong>Olga Kwolek</strong></a> -><img src="http://media.point2.com/p2a/module/bc33/eed5/9476/9fd3403a1a3f144a2772/original.jpg" border="0" height="75" alt="" width="88" /></p> <p><em>Hablo Espanol</em></p> <p><a href="http://irenetron.point2agent.com/"><strong>Irene Tron</strong></a> -><img src="http://media.point2.com/p2a/module/31cf/90e5/38ac/7033097cfef35956840a/original.jpg" border="0" height="75" alt="" width="51" /></p> <p><em>Real Estate Broker Associate</em></p> <p><em><br /></em><a href="http://www.lindalittlejohn.net/"><strong>Linda Littlejohn </strong></a> -><img src="http://media.point2.com/p2a/module/ded1/dd00/9873/8c3dac8d8a8eebeeff07/original.jpg" border="0" height="75" alt="" width="66" /></p> <p><em>Real Estate Broker Associate</em></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table><div class='agent_signature'><p><em><strong>Thanks for stopping by and reading our Blog about Life in NW Indiana, The Housing Market, Communities, Local Sports, Events, attractions & more @ <a title="Life in NW Indiana, The Housing Market, Local Communities Events, Attractions, Sports & More!" href="http://www.northwestindianarealestateblog.com/" target="_blank">NorthWestIndianaRealEstateBlog.com</a></strong></em></p> <p><em><strong> Sincerely,</strong></em></p> <p><a title="Spouses Selling Houses" href="http://www.safrin.net" target="_blank">Jeff & Grace Safrin,  Broker / Owners</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.1stTeamRealEstate.Net" target="_blank"><strong>F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate</strong></a><em><strong> - Independently Owned & Operated </strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>13 Lincolnway Suite # 203,  </strong><strong>Valparaiso, IN 46383          Office # 219-309-9930</strong></em></p> <p>    <a title="SAFRIN on Twitter" href="http://twitter.com/#search?q=safrin" target="_blank"><img title="Follow SAFRIN on Twitter" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/0/1/1/8/ar12506346681104.jpg" alt="Follow SAFRIN on Twitter" width="64" height="64" /></a>   <a title="F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate serving NW Indiana" href="http://www.facebook.com/jeff.safrin" target="_blank"><img title="Be-friend JEFF SAFRIN on FaceBook" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/0/2/1/9/ar125063477591208.jpg" alt="Be-friend JEFF SAFRIN on FaceBook" width="64" height="64" /></a>   <a title="F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate serving NW Indiana" href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/gracesafrin" target="_blank"><img title="Link to Grace Safrin on LinkedIn" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/9/8/2/1/ar125063498512895.jpg" alt="Link to Grace Safrin on LinkedIn" width="64" height="64" /></a>   <a title="F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate in NW Indiana = Positive Real Estate Professionals" href="http://positiverealestateprofessionals.com/safrin/" target="_blank"><img title="Read our Blog on Positive Real Estate Professionals" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/0/4/3/7/ar125063559073409.jpg" alt="Read our Blog on Positive Real Estate Professionals" width="64" height="64" /></a> </p> <p><a title="North west Indiana Real estate property search" href="http://northwestindianareblog.search.softrealty.com/Start" target="_blank"><img style="vertical-align: middle; margin-left: 7px; margin-right: 7px;" title="Search the entire MLS for Northwest Indiana Here!" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/6/3/8/1/ar125754496818362.jpg" alt="Search the entire MLS for Northwest Indiana Here!" width="450" height="104" /></a></p></div> Jeff & Grace Safrin, Broker / Owners, Northwest Indiana (F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate) Sat, 20 Mar 2010 13:44:40 -0500 http://northwestindianarealestateblog.com/post/1556526/happy-1st-day-of-spring-brrrr-it-s-cold-here-in-valpo- http://northwestindianarealestateblog.com/post/1555072/brick-ranch-home-with-finished-basement-for-sale-in-hammond-in-46323-near-purdue-calumet-campus Brick Ranch Home with Finished Basement For Sale in Hammond, IN 46323 near Purdue Calumet Campus <p>Check out this <a href="http://www.1stteamrealestate.net/Listing/VirtualTour.ashx?ListingID=13138575" title="virtual tour - new listing for sale in hammond, indiana" target="_blank"><strong>New Listing For Sale in Hammond, Indiana 46323</strong></a> - a Brick Ranch Home with Finished Basment that could accomodate your extended family or related living as it has 2 kitchens, plus bathrooms, living areas and bedrooms on each level! <strong>Priced Below Assessed Value</strong> - <em>this home is worth your careful consideration!</em></p> <p>We've blogged about<a href="http://localism.com/blog/in/hammond/posts/199230/Hammond-Indiana-Make-This" title="Life in hammond indiana" target="_blank"> <strong>living in Hammond, Indiana</strong></a> before. With it's close proximity to <strong>Chicago-land</strong> by expressway or <a href="http://www.nictd.com/systemmap.html" title="south shore train from chicago to nw indiana for ease of commute" target="_blank">south shore train</a>.</p> <p>The <strong>City of Hammond, IN</strong> offers it's residents children the opportunity for a <strong>full ride college scholarship</strong> read about the specifics of the <a href="http://collegebound.gohammond.com/index.php" title="City of Hammond, IN College Bound Scholarship Program" target="_blank"><strong>College Bound Scholarship Program</strong> Here</a> and enjoy the photo slide show below of this <span style="text-decoration: underline;">affordable and spacious home </span>- <em>click the links for more info and details </em>and then give us a call to schedule your private <strong>showing</strong> of this<strong> property.</strong></p> <p>xx<div id="rb-wrapper" style="width: 490px;"> <div style="width: 490px;"> <span style="color: #000; font-size: 18px;"><b> Related Living Possible here !</b> </span> <br /> <br /> </div> <div id="rb-slideshow" style="width: 490px;"> <object id="rb-oSlideshow" height="400" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,0,0" width="490"> <param name="movie" value="http://listings.realbird.com/sshow.swf"> <param name="quality" value="high"> <param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF"> <param name="FlashVars" value="dataFile=http://listings.realbird.com/A9E3C7A1/56810/VTXML.aspx&showLogo=false&showVersionInfo=false"> <embed name="SOsshow" bgcolor="#ffffff" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://listings.realbird.com/sshow.swf" id="SOsshow" flashvars="showLogo=false&showVersionInfo=false&dataFile=http://listings.realbird.com/A9E3C7A1/56810/VTXML.aspx" height="400" style="" width="490 " /> </object> </div> <div id="rb-container" style="width: 490px;"> <table width="100%"> <tr> <td width="150"> <br /> <b>Overview</b><br /> <a href="http://listings.realbird.com/Real_Estate/Related-Living-Possible-here--/Hammond/IN/A9E3C7A1/56810.aspx?tab=maps" target="_blank">Maps</a><br /> <a href="http://listings.realbird.com/Real_Estate/Related-Living-Possible-here--/Hammond/IN/A9E3C7A1/56810.aspx?tab=photos" id="photoTabLink" target="_blank">Photos</a><br /> <a href="http://listings.realbird.com/Real_Estate/Related-Living-Possible-here--/Hammond/IN/A9E3C7A1/56810.aspx?tab=features" target="_blank">Features</a><br /> <a href="http://listings.realbird.com/Real_Estate/Related-Living-Possible-here--/Hammond/IN/A9E3C7A1/56810.aspx?tab=description" target="_blank">Description</a><br /> <a href="http://listings.realbird.com/Real_Estate/Related-Living-Possible-here--/Hammond/IN/A9E3C7A1/56810.aspx?tab=neighborhood" target="_blank">Neighborhood</a><br /> <a href="http://listings.realbird.com/Real_Estate/Related-Living-Possible-here--/Hammond/IN/A9E3C7A1/56810.aspx?tab=market-statistics" target="_blank">Market Stats</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> </td> <td> <table cellpadding="10" width="100%"> <tr> <td style="background-color: #EDEDED;"><span style="font-size: 16px; color: #000;"><b>$139,900</b></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span style="font-size: 14px;">Single Family Home<br />For Sale</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="background-color: #EDEDED;"> <span style="font-size: 16px; color: #000;"><b>Main Features</b> </span> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <span style="font-size: 14px;">3 Bedrooms<br />2 Bathrooms<br />Interior: 2472 sqft<br />Lot: 0.14 acre(s)<br /></span> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="background-color: #EDEDED;"> <span style="font-size: 16px; color: #000;"><b>Location</b> </span> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <div style="font-size: 14px;">7028 Olcott Ave.<br />Hammond, IN 46323</div> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </div> <hr style="color: #EFEFEF;" /> <table style="width: 100%; text-align: left;"> <tr> <td style="width: auto; text-align: left;"><img src="http://www.realbird.com/Files/Photos/A9E3C7A1.jpg?634045980352970000" id="member_photo" border="0" alt="Jeff & Grace Safrin" /><br /><br /></td> <td style="width: 100%; padding-left: 10px;"> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Jeff & Grace Safrin</span> <div style="font-weight: normal;"><br>F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate<br />(219) 309-9930<br /><a href="mailto:safrin@jorsm.com">safrin@jorsm.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.safrin.net" target="_blank">http://www.safrin.net</a><br /><br /><a href="http://activerain.com/blogs/saffy" title="Meet us on ActiveRain" class="nohover" target="_blank"><img src="http://listings.realbird.com/3rd/icons/social/activerain.gif" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://twitter.com/safrin" title="Follow us on Twitter" class="nohover" target="_blank"><img src="http://listings.realbird.com/3rd/icons/social/twitter.png" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/jeff safrin" title="Connect on Facebook" class="nohover" target="_blank"><img src="http://listings.realbird.com/3rd/icons/social/facebook.png" border="0" /></a> <div style="clear: both;"></div> <br /><br />Listed by: Jeff Safrin of F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate</div></td> </tr> </table> <table style="text-align: left;" width="100%"> <tr> <td> <span style="font-size: 14px;"><b>Our recent listings</b></span> <div> <a href="http://listings.realbird.com/Real_Estate/Related-Living-Possible-here--/Hammond/IN/A9E3C7A1/56810.aspx" target="_blank">Related Living Possible here !</a><br /><a href="http://listings.realbird.com/Real_Estate/2-Homes-in-1-Related-Living-or-Extended--Family-accomodated-here--/Portage/IN/A9E3C7A1/53230.aspx" target="_blank">2 Homes in 1 Related Living or Extended Family accomodated here !</a><br /><a href="http://listings.realbird.com/Real_Estate/Affordable-Portage-Tri-level-on-2-Lots/Portage/IN/A9E3C7A1/48609.aspx" target="_blank">Affordable Portage Tri-level on 2 Lots</a><br /><a href="http://listings.realbird.com/Real_Estate/Look-No-More---This-Bungalow-will-surprise-you-/Hammond/IN/A9E3C7A1/48613.aspx" target="_blank">Look No More - This Bungalow will surprise you!</a><br /><a href="http://listings.realbird.com/Real_Estate/Spacious-Home-w-Inground-Pool-on-9--Acres-w-Stocked-Pond---3-Barns-/Chesterton/IN/A9E3C7A1/56147.aspx" target="_blank">Spacious Home w/Inground Pool on 9+ Acres w/Stocked Pond & 3 Barns!</a><br /></div> <br /> <table> <tr> <td> <img src="http://listings.realbird.com/3rd/icons/rss/feed-icon-16x16.png" /> </td> <td> <a href="http://www.realbird.com/feed.aspx?f=rss&id=A9E3C7A1" target="_blank">Subscribe to our listing feed</a> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <table style="text-align: left; font-weight: normal;" width="100%"> <tr> <td> <table> <tr> <td><img src="http://listings.realbird.com/3rd/icons/fam/house_go.png" /></td> <td><a href="http://listings.realbird.com/home-search/?rb_id=A9E3C7A1&bq=[item%20type:housing][location:@%22Hammond, IN, 46323%22%2b5mi][listing type:for%20sale][price:139900..]&orderby=price(float%20USD)&sortorder=ascending" target="_blank">See more Hammond, IN real estate for sale</a></td> </tr> </table> </tr> </table> <br /><br /> <a href="http://www.realbird.com/?afID=11213" title="Powered by RealBird.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://listings.realbird.com/images/poweredby_realbird.gif" alt="Powered By RealBird.com" style="border: 0px;" /></a> <br /><br /> <div style="clear: both;"></div> <img src="http://listings.realbird.com/images/EqualHousing.gif" /> <br /><br /> <div style="clear: both;"></div> </div> xx</p><div class='agent_signature'><p><em><strong>Thanks for stopping by and reading our Blog about Life in NW Indiana, The Housing Market, Communities, Local Sports, Events, attractions & more @ <a title="Life in NW Indiana, The Housing Market, Local Communities Events, Attractions, Sports & More!" href="http://www.northwestindianarealestateblog.com/" target="_blank">NorthWestIndianaRealEstateBlog.com</a></strong></em></p> <p><em><strong> Sincerely,</strong></em></p> <p><a title="Spouses Selling Houses" href="http://www.safrin.net" target="_blank">Jeff & Grace Safrin,  Broker / Owners</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.1stTeamRealEstate.Net" target="_blank"><strong>F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate</strong></a><em><strong> - Independently Owned & Operated </strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>13 Lincolnway Suite # 203,  </strong><strong>Valparaiso, IN 46383          Office # 219-309-9930</strong></em></p> <p>    <a title="SAFRIN on Twitter" href="http://twitter.com/#search?q=safrin" target="_blank"><img title="Follow SAFRIN on Twitter" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/0/1/1/8/ar12506346681104.jpg" alt="Follow SAFRIN on Twitter" width="64" height="64" /></a>   <a title="F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate serving NW Indiana" href="http://www.facebook.com/jeff.safrin" target="_blank"><img title="Be-friend JEFF SAFRIN on FaceBook" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/0/2/1/9/ar125063477591208.jpg" alt="Be-friend JEFF SAFRIN on FaceBook" width="64" height="64" /></a>   <a title="F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate serving NW Indiana" href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/gracesafrin" target="_blank"><img title="Link to Grace Safrin on LinkedIn" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/9/8/2/1/ar125063498512895.jpg" alt="Link to Grace Safrin on LinkedIn" width="64" height="64" /></a>   <a title="F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate in NW Indiana = Positive Real Estate Professionals" href="http://positiverealestateprofessionals.com/safrin/" target="_blank"><img title="Read our Blog on Positive Real Estate Professionals" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/0/4/3/7/ar125063559073409.jpg" alt="Read our Blog on Positive Real Estate Professionals" width="64" height="64" /></a> </p> <p><a title="North west Indiana Real estate property search" href="http://northwestindianareblog.search.softrealty.com/Start" target="_blank"><img style="vertical-align: middle; margin-left: 7px; margin-right: 7px;" title="Search the entire MLS for Northwest Indiana Here!" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/6/3/8/1/ar125754496818362.jpg" alt="Search the entire MLS for Northwest Indiana Here!" width="450" height="104" /></a></p></div> Jeff & Grace Safrin, Broker / Owners, Northwest Indiana (F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate) Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:21:19 -0500 http://northwestindianarealestateblog.com/post/1555072/brick-ranch-home-with-finished-basement-for-sale-in-hammond-in-46323-near-purdue-calumet-campus http://northwestindianarealestateblog.com/post/1551086/happy-st-patrick-s-day Happy St. Patrick's Day <p style="text-align: center;"><img title="Happy St. Patrick's Day from F.C. Tucker 1st Team Real Estate" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/4/1/6/0/ar126884200206141.jpg" height="231" alt="Happy St. Patrick's Day from F.C. Tucker 1st Team Real Estate" width="350" style="float: left; margin-left: 7px; margin-right: 7px;" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;">From Our Home to Yours..Happy St. Patricks Day!</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>"For each petal on the shamrock<br /> This brings a wish your way-<br /> Good health, good luck, and happiness<br /> For today and every day." -<em>Irish Blessing</em><br /></strong></p><div class='agent_signature'><p><em><strong>Thanks for stopping by and reading our Blog about Life in NW Indiana, The Housing Market, Communities, Local Sports, Events, attractions & more @ <a title="Life in NW Indiana, The Housing Market, Local Communities Events, Attractions, Sports & More!" href="http://www.northwestindianarealestateblog.com/" target="_blank">NorthWestIndianaRealEstateBlog.com</a></strong></em></p> <p><em><strong> Sincerely,</strong></em></p> <p><a title="Spouses Selling Houses" href="http://www.safrin.net" target="_blank">Jeff & Grace Safrin,  Broker / Owners</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.1stTeamRealEstate.Net" target="_blank"><strong>F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate</strong></a><em><strong> - Independently Owned & Operated </strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>13 Lincolnway Suite # 203,  </strong><strong>Valparaiso, IN 46383          Office # 219-309-9930</strong></em></p> <p>    <a title="SAFRIN on Twitter" href="http://twitter.com/#search?q=safrin" target="_blank"><img title="Follow SAFRIN on Twitter" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/0/1/1/8/ar12506346681104.jpg" alt="Follow SAFRIN on Twitter" width="64" height="64" /></a>   <a title="F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate serving NW Indiana" href="http://www.facebook.com/jeff.safrin" target="_blank"><img title="Be-friend JEFF SAFRIN on FaceBook" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/0/2/1/9/ar125063477591208.jpg" alt="Be-friend JEFF SAFRIN on FaceBook" width="64" height="64" /></a>   <a title="F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate serving NW Indiana" href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/gracesafrin" target="_blank"><img title="Link to Grace Safrin on LinkedIn" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/9/8/2/1/ar125063498512895.jpg" alt="Link to Grace Safrin on LinkedIn" width="64" height="64" /></a>   <a title="F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate in NW Indiana = Positive Real Estate Professionals" href="http://positiverealestateprofessionals.com/safrin/" target="_blank"><img title="Read our Blog on Positive Real Estate Professionals" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/0/4/3/7/ar125063559073409.jpg" alt="Read our Blog on Positive Real Estate Professionals" width="64" height="64" /></a> </p> <p><a title="North west Indiana Real estate property search" href="http://northwestindianareblog.search.softrealty.com/Start" target="_blank"><img style="vertical-align: middle; margin-left: 7px; margin-right: 7px;" title="Search the entire MLS for Northwest Indiana Here!" 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margin-left: 7px; margin-right: 7px;" /></a>After several years of experience in <em><strong>Listing and Selling Properties in Northwest Indiana Subject To Lenders Approval of Short Sale</strong></em>, <strong>Jeff Safrin, Real Estate Broker/Owner of F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate</strong> completed the <strong>National Association Of REALTORS</strong> requirements for the <strong>SFR</strong> -<strong> Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource Certification Designation.</strong></p> <p><a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/1420520/short-sales-are-not-a-game-" title="short sales are not a game" target="_blank"><em>Every Short Sale is not the same </em></a>- There are many possible scenario's that can occur during the complex process of short sale approval (lender's filing of foreclosure proceedings, bankruptcy court proceedings etc..).</p> <p>1st hand experience in working through these difficult situations are not taught in the basics of NAR's class, but in the "school of hard knocks" called life experiences.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Our best<strong>  resource</strong> </span>for helping you decide whether you choose us to represent you in the sale of your property which may be subject to your lenders approval of a short sale <span style="text-decoration: underline;">is the recommendation of our<a href="http://www.safrin.net/template41/nextpage.asp?mnu=38788" title="Client Testimonial Short Sale" target="_blank"> past clients</a> or  attorneys who have worked with us during this specific type of <strong>real estate transaction</strong>.</span></p> <p>References available upon request.</p> <p><img title="SFR from NAR" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/1/2/0/5/ar126870998850215.jpg" height="484" alt="SFR from NAR" width="700" style="float: left; margin-left: 8px; margin-right: 8px;" /></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p><div class='agent_signature'><p><em><strong>Thanks for stopping by and reading our Blog about Life in NW Indiana, The Housing Market, Communities, Local Sports, Events, attractions & more @ <a title="Life in NW Indiana, The Housing Market, Local Communities Events, Attractions, Sports & More!" href="http://www.northwestindianarealestateblog.com/" target="_blank">NorthWestIndianaRealEstateBlog.com</a></strong></em></p> <p><em><strong> Sincerely,</strong></em></p> <p><a title="Spouses Selling Houses" href="http://www.safrin.net" target="_blank">Jeff & Grace Safrin,  Broker / Owners</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.1stTeamRealEstate.Net" target="_blank"><strong>F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate</strong></a><em><strong> - Independently Owned & Operated </strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>13 Lincolnway Suite # 203,  </strong><strong>Valparaiso, IN 46383          Office # 219-309-9930</strong></em></p> <p>    <a title="SAFRIN on Twitter" href="http://twitter.com/#search?q=safrin" target="_blank"><img title="Follow SAFRIN on Twitter" 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Indiana's La Porte County = A Place to Call Home Sweet Home :) <table cellspacing="6" bordercolor="#111111" border="0" cellpadding="6" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="100%"> <p> </p> <p> <img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/8/5/9/1/ar119196054719587.jpg" height="154" alt=" " width="150" />                                          </p> <p> Just an Hour From <a href="http://www.choosechicago.com/map_downtown.html" title="Downtown Chicago, IL" target="_blank">Downtown Chicago</a> by the Famous Electric <a href="http://www.nictd.com/" title="south shore train line" target="_blank">Shore Shore Train Line</a>,</p> <p>                                 Scenic  &    <a href="http://home.att.net/%7ELocal_History/Laporte-Co-IN.htm" title="History of La Porte County" target="_blank">History</a>      <a href="http://www.laportecountyhistory.org/Photography/2005.09.htm" title="Historical Society La Porte County" target="_blank">Rich</a></p> <p>                                        <a href="http://www.visitlaportecounty.com/" title="La Porte County Website" target="_blank"><strong>La Porte County</strong></a>,   </p> <p>                  is the Largest County (geographic miles) in the State of <a href="http://www.indianajustice.org/Home/PublicWeb/LegalSvcs/CountyMap" title="Indiana map by counties" target="_blank"><strong>Indiana</strong></a>! </p> <p> </p> <p>Also, great place to find affordable housing and enjoy the year round activities <a href="http://www.nps.gov/indu/" title="Indiana Dunes National lakeshore" target="_blank"><strong>Beautiful Lake Michigan</strong></a> has to  offer! <img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/4/6/4/2/ar119196068924647.jpg" height="154" alt=" " width="150" /></p> <p> </p> <p>The County Seat is the <a href="http://www.cityoflaporte.com/" title="city of La Porte Indiana website" target="_blank"><strong>City of La Porte</strong></a>  ( french translation = the door :)</p> <p> Award Winning <a href="http://www.laportecounty.org/info/hospitals.html" target="_blank">Health Care</a>,</p> <p><a href="http://www.laportecounty.org/info/schools.html" target="_blank">Schools</a></p> <p><a href="http://northwestindianarealestate.vflyer.com/4/index.html" target="_blank">Parks</a> & More !</p> <p> ( Not to mention Grace's Favorite <a href="http://www.michigancity.org/cityhall/departments/zoo/index.htm" target="_blank">ZOO</a>  and Favorite <a href="http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=18" target="_blank">Outlet Mall</a> for Shopping Both in <a href="http://www.emichigancity.com/" target="_blank">Michigan City</a> :)</p> <p> </p> <p> With Homes for Sale in Areas like picturesque Rolling Prairie - Bring the Horses :).....</p> <p>there is  <em><strong>Real Estate in every Price Range in La Porte County</strong></em>!</p> <p>Look at these -></p> <p><a href="http://listings.realbird.com/Real_Estate/Rolling_Prairie/IN/A9E3C7A1/54964.aspx" title="Spacious and Priced to Sell!" target="_blank">Rolling Prairie Beauty = 2 Story on 3 Acres!</a></p> <p><a href="http://listings.realbird.com/Real_Estate/New_Carlisle/IN/A9E3C7A1/49552.aspx" title="Custom Home + beautiful setting" target="_blank">New Prairie =  Mini Estate on 4 Acres + Pole Barn & Pool</a></p> <p><a href="http://listings.realbird.com/Real_Estate/La_Porte/IN/A9E3C7A1/46965.aspx" title="Subject to short sale lender approval" target="_blank">La Porte = Brick Ranch Subject To Short Sale</a></p> <p>Whether<strong> Buying Your 1st Home</strong>, <strong>Downsizing</strong> or <strong>Up-sizing</strong>, <strong>Looking for Farms / Land</strong></p> <p>or <strong>Buying that Dream Lake Michigan Frontage Million Dollar Getaway :)</strong></p> <p>Give us a call @ <strong>219-405-1232</strong> or visit our <a href="http://www.safrin.net" target="_blank">website</a> to <strong>Search All La Porte County Properties For Sale.</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>Look forward to helping you!</p> <p>Sincerely,</p> <p><strong>Jeff & Grace Safrin</strong></p> <p><em><strong>"Spouses Selling Houses"TM</strong></em></p> <p><strong>F.C.Tucker / 1st Team Real Estate</strong></p> <p><strong>Independently Owned & Operated</strong></p> <p><em><strong>Serving Lake, Porter, La Porte, & Starke Counties in NW Indiana</strong></em></p> <em> <p><em> </em></p> </em> <p><a href="http://activerain.com/blogs/saffy" title="NW Indiana Real Estate" target="_blank"><img title="NW Indiana Real Estate" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/3/6/4/8/ar119423454784635.png" height="49" alt=" " width="140" /></a>                                                         <img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/8/9/8/9/ar120680098198986.gif" height="80" alt=" " width="75" /></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p><div class='agent_signature'><p><em><strong>Thanks for stopping by and reading our Blog about Life in NW Indiana, The Housing Market, Communities, Local Sports, Events, 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Indiana Clocks One Hour & Check those Smoke Detector Batteries! <p style="text-align: center;">Yes, it's that time of year in <strong>Northwest Indiana.</strong>...we lose an hour of sleep this weekend, but gain an hour of daylight!</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.examiner.com/x-15135-Global-Entertainment-Examiner~y2010m3d13-Daylight-Saving-Time-2010--Time-to-spring-Forward" title="Daylight Savings Time" target="_blank"><strong>Daylight Saving Time is Sunday, March 14th</strong></a>,2010. </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>Remember to set your clocks ahead (<strong>Spring Forward</strong>) one hour before you go to sleep tonight :)</em></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>More importantly - this is a GREAT Time to <a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_14121_test-smoke-detector.html" title="How to check your smoke detector" target="_blank">Check Your Smoke Detectors /batteries</a>!</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Have a great weekend everyone - Spring is certainly in the air!</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img title="Daylite Savings Time in Northwest Indiana" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/4/1/4/3/ar126850052934149.jpg" height="233" alt="Daylite Savings Time in Northwest Indiana" width="350" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-left: 8px; margin-right: 8px;" /></p><div class='agent_signature'><p><em><strong>Thanks for stopping by and reading our Blog about Life in NW Indiana, The Housing Market, Communities, Local Sports, Events, attractions & more @ <a title="Life in NW Indiana, The Housing Market, Local Communities Events, Attractions, Sports & More!" href="http://www.northwestindianarealestateblog.com/" target="_blank">NorthWestIndianaRealEstateBlog.com</a></strong></em></p> <p><em><strong> Sincerely,</strong></em></p> <p><a title="Spouses Selling Houses" href="http://www.safrin.net" target="_blank">Jeff & Grace Safrin,  Broker / Owners</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.1stTeamRealEstate.Net" target="_blank"><strong>F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate</strong></a><em><strong> - Independently Owned & Operated </strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>13 Lincolnway Suite # 203,  </strong><strong>Valparaiso, IN 46383          Office # 219-309-9930</strong></em></p> <p>    <a title="SAFRIN on Twitter" href="http://twitter.com/#search?q=safrin" target="_blank"><img title="Follow SAFRIN on Twitter" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/0/1/1/8/ar12506346681104.jpg" alt="Follow SAFRIN on Twitter" width="64" height="64" /></a>   <a title="F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate serving NW Indiana" href="http://www.facebook.com/jeff.safrin" target="_blank"><img title="Be-friend JEFF SAFRIN on FaceBook" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/0/2/1/9/ar125063477591208.jpg" alt="Be-friend JEFF SAFRIN on FaceBook" width="64" height="64" /></a>   <a title="F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate serving NW Indiana" href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/gracesafrin" target="_blank"><img title="Link to Grace Safrin on LinkedIn" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/9/8/2/1/ar125063498512895.jpg" alt="Link to Grace Safrin on LinkedIn" width="64" height="64" /></a>   <a title="F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate in NW Indiana = Positive Real Estate Professionals" href="http://positiverealestateprofessionals.com/safrin/" target="_blank"><img title="Read our Blog on Positive Real Estate Professionals" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/0/4/3/7/ar125063559073409.jpg" alt="Read our Blog on Positive Real Estate Professionals" width="64" height="64" /></a> </p> <p><a title="North west Indiana Real estate property search" href="http://northwestindianareblog.search.softrealty.com/Start" target="_blank"><img style="vertical-align: middle; margin-left: 7px; margin-right: 7px;" title="Search the entire MLS for Northwest Indiana Here!" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/6/3/8/1/ar125754496818362.jpg" alt="Search the entire MLS for Northwest Indiana Here!" width="450" height="104" /></a></p></div> Jeff & Grace Safrin, Broker / Owners, Northwest Indiana (F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate) Sat, 13 Mar 2010 11:20:55 -0600 http://northwestindianarealestateblog.com/post/1544272/daylight-saving-time-reminder-to-spring-ahead-your-northwest-indiana-clocks-one-hour-check-those-smoke-detector-batteries- http://northwestindianarealestateblog.com/post/1543052/private-boat-dock-on-flint-lake-included-with-this-custom-home-for-sale-in-valparaiso-in Private Boat Dock on Flint Lake Included with this Custom Home For Sale in Valparaiso, IN <p>xx<iframe src="http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=flint+lake+valparaiso&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Flint+Lake&t=p&ll=41.512048,-87.041159&spn=0.019281,0.025749&z=14&iwloc=A&output=embed" height="300" frameborder="0" width="300" scrolling="no"></iframe><br /><small><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=flint+lake+valparaiso&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Flint+Lake&t=p&ll=41.512048,-87.041159&spn=0.019281,0.025749&z=14&iwloc=A&source=embed" style="color: #0000FF; text-align: left;">View Larger Map</a></small>xx</p> <p> </p> <p>Perched on a scenic <strong>cul de sac lot</strong> with a <strong>creek</strong> and <strong>stocked Pond</strong> in the backyard.... this cutom built home has many amenities, not to mention it is steps from <strong> <a href="http://www.fishingworks.com/lakes/indiana/porter/chesterton/flint-lake/" title="Flint Lake" target="_blank">Flint Lake</a></strong><a href="http://www.fishingworks.com/lakes/indiana/porter/chesterton/flint-lake/" title="Flint Lake" target="_blank"> (great fishing)</a> and comes with it's own<strong> boat dock</strong> <em>(only 1 of 8 available - they are in demand - you can sell to one of your new neighbors in <strong>WOODMERE </strong> if you wish:) </em></p> <p><a href="http://localism.com/blog/in/valparaiso/posts/191776/Welcome-to-the-VALE" title="Valparaiso Indiana Informational BLOG" target="_blank"><strong>Valparaiso, Indiana's</strong></a> north side (<strong>center township</strong>) is very convenient to major roads like the <strong>Indiana Tollroad</strong> or <strong>I 94 expressway</strong> or the <a href="http://www.nictd.com/systemmap.html" title="South Shore Train Line" target="_blank"><strong>South Shore Train Stop</strong></a> for a<strong> Chicago-land commute</strong>.</p> <p>With the <a href="http://www.valpoymca.org/newbuilding" title=" new YMCA of Valpariaos, IN" target="_blank">new<strong> 80,000 SF YMCA</strong></a> and<strong> <a href="http://www.dishrestaurant.net/" title="The Dish Restaurant - gourmet food in Valpo" target="_blank">gourmet restaurant</a></strong>s and<strong> town</strong> only minutes away - this is an ideally located development which also has it's own <strong>community tennis courts</strong> and <strong>walkway</strong> to the<strong> Lake</strong> and public <strong>deck for fishing</strong>!</p> <p><img title="Home For Sale in Valparaiso with Runco Home Theater Room" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/1/8/9/0/ar126843100509818.jpg" height="113" alt="Home For Sale in Valparaiso with Runco Home Theater Room" width="200" style="float: left; margin-left: 8px; margin-right: 8px;" />This home's <strong>Home Theater Room </strong>in the finished basement includes top line <a href="http://www.runco.com" title="Runco Home Theatre System" target="_blank"><strong>Runco projector system</strong></a> and a <a href="http://www.lutron.com/CAtitle24/default.asp?page=coderequirement" title="Lutron Mood Lighting Systems" target="_blank"><strong>Lutron Mood Lighting System</strong></a> and <strong>Remote control Power Rise Levelor Blind</strong>s, not to mention a full kitchenette and beautiful wet bar making entertaining a crowd easy!</p> <p>With <strong>4383 Finsihed square feet of living space on a 0.262 acre lot </strong>with very little lawn maintenence - this home is worth your careful consideration as it is <a href="http://www.xsoftin.com/porter/" title="Porter County, IN Assessor Records" target="_blank"><strong>PRICED BELOW ASSESSED VALUE </strong></a>- <em>enjoy the photo slide show and info and give us a call to set up a private showing of this lovely property!</em></p> <p> </p> <p>xx<div id="rb-wrapper" style="width: 490px;"> <div style="width: 490px;"> <span style="color: #000; font-size: 18px;"><b> Elegant Spacious Home, Scenic Setting, Boat Dock too - price below assesed value!</b> </span> <br /> <br /> </div> <div id="rb-slideshow" style="width: 490px;"> <object id="rb-oSlideshow" height="400" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,0,0" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" width="490"> <param name="movie" value="http://listings.realbird.com/sshow.swf"> <param name="quality" 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target="_blank">Photos</a><br /> <a href="http://listings.realbird.com/Real_Estate/Elegant-Spacious-Home--Scenic-Setting--Boat-Dock-too---price-below-as/Valparaiso/IN/A9E3C7A1/56153.aspx?tab=features" target="_blank">Features</a><br /> <a href="http://listings.realbird.com/Real_Estate/Elegant-Spacious-Home--Scenic-Setting--Boat-Dock-too---price-below-as/Valparaiso/IN/A9E3C7A1/56153.aspx?tab=description" target="_blank">Description</a><br /> <a href="http://listings.realbird.com/Real_Estate/Elegant-Spacious-Home--Scenic-Setting--Boat-Dock-too---price-below-as/Valparaiso/IN/A9E3C7A1/56153.aspx?tab=neighborhood" target="_blank">Neighborhood</a><br /> <a href="http://listings.realbird.com/Real_Estate/Elegant-Spacious-Home--Scenic-Setting--Boat-Dock-too---price-below-as/Valparaiso/IN/A9E3C7A1/56153.aspx?tab=market-statistics" target="_blank">Market Stats</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> </td> <td> <table cellpadding="10" width="100%"> <tr> <td style="background-color: #EDEDED;"><span style="font-size: 16px; color: #000;"><b>$338,000</b></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span style="font-size: 14px;">Single Family Home<br />For Sale</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="background-color: #EDEDED;"> <span style="font-size: 16px; color: #000;"><b>Main Features</b> </span> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <span style="font-size: 14px;">4 Bedrooms<br />3 Bathrooms<br />1 Unit<br />Interior: 4383 sqft<br />Lot: 0.26 acre(s)<br /></span> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="background-color: #EDEDED;"> <span style="font-size: 16px; color: #000;"><b>Location</b> </span> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <div style="font-size: 14px;">1804 Woodmere Drive<br />Valparaiso, IN 46383</div> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </div> <hr style="color: #EFEFEF;" /> <table style="width: 100%; text-align: left;"> <tr> <td style="width: auto; text-align: left;"><img src="http://www.realbird.com/Files/Photos/A9E3C7A1.jpg?634039998121562500" border="0" id="member_photo" alt="Jeff & Grace Safrin" /><br /><br /></td> <td style="width: 100%; padding-left: 10px;"> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Jeff & Grace Safrin</span> <div style="font-weight: normal;"><br>F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate<br />(219) 309-9930<br /><a href="mailto:safrin@jorsm.com">safrin@jorsm.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.safrin.net" target="_blank">http://www.safrin.net</a><br /><br /><a href="http://activerain.com/blogs/saffy" class="nohover" title="Meet us on ActiveRain" target="_blank"><img src="http://listings.realbird.com/3rd/icons/social/activerain.gif" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://twitter.com/safrin" class="nohover" title="Follow us on Twitter" target="_blank"><img src="http://listings.realbird.com/3rd/icons/social/twitter.png" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/jeff safrin" class="nohover" title="Connect on Facebook" target="_blank"><img src="http://listings.realbird.com/3rd/icons/social/facebook.png" border="0" /></a> <div style="clear: both;"></div> <br /><br />Listed by: Jeff Safrin of F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate</div></td> </tr> </table> <table width="100%" style="text-align: left;"> <tr> <td> <span style="font-size: 14px;"><b>Our recent listings</b></span> <div> <a href="http://listings.realbird.com/Real_Estate/Spacious-Home-w-Inground-Pool-on-9--Acres-w-Stocked-Pond---3-Barns-/Chesterton/IN/A9E3C7A1/56147.aspx" target="_blank">Spacious Home w/Inground Pool on 9+ Acres w/Stocked Pond & 3 Barns!</a><br /><a href="http://listings.realbird.com/Real_Estate/Elegant-Spacious-Home--Scenic-Setting--Boat-Dock-too---price-below-assesed-value-/Valparaiso/IN/A9E3C7A1/56153.aspx" target="_blank">Elegant Spacious Home, Scenic Setting, Boat Dock too - price below assesed value!</a><br /><a href="http://listings.realbird.com/Real_Estate/Great-Starter-Ranch-Home/Hammond/IN/A9E3C7A1/56138.aspx" target="_blank">Great Starter Ranch Home</a><br /><a href="http://listings.realbird.com/Real_Estate/Affordable-Portage-Tri-level-on-2-Lots/Portage/IN/A9E3C7A1/48609.aspx" target="_blank">Affordable Portage Tri-level on 2 Lots</a><br /><a href="http://listings.realbird.com/Real_Estate/Custom-Home---Retreat-Like-Setting/New_Carlisle/IN/A9E3C7A1/49552.aspx" target="_blank">Custom Home + Retreat Like Setting</a><br /></div> <br /> <table> <tr> <td> <img src="http://listings.realbird.com/3rd/icons/rss/feed-icon-16x16.png" /> </td> <td> <a href="http://www.realbird.com/feed.aspx?f=rss&id=A9E3C7A1" target="_blank">Subscribe to our listing feed</a> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <table width="100%" style="text-align: left; font-weight: normal;"> <tr> <td> <table> <tr> <td><img src="http://listings.realbird.com/3rd/icons/fam/house_go.png" /></td> <td><a href="http://listings.realbird.com/home-search/?rb_id=A9E3C7A1&bq=[item%20type:housing][location:@%22Valparaiso, IN, 46383%22%2b5mi][listing type:for%20sale][price:338000..]&orderby=price(float%20USD)&sortorder=ascending" target="_blank">See more Valparaiso, IN real estate for sale</a></td> </tr> </table> </tr> </table> <br /><br /> <a href="http://www.realbird.com/?afID=11213" title="Powered by RealBird.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://listings.realbird.com/images/poweredby_realbird.gif" alt="Powered By RealBird.com" style="border: 0px;" /></a> <br /><br /> <div style="clear: both;"></div> <img src="http://listings.realbird.com/images/EqualHousing.gif" /> <br /><br /> <div style="clear: both;"></div> </div> xx</p><div class='agent_signature'><p><em><strong>Thanks for stopping by and reading our Blog about Life in NW Indiana, The Housing Market, Communities, Local Sports, Events, attractions & more @ <a title="Life in NW Indiana, The Housing Market, Local Communities Events, Attractions, Sports & More!" href="http://www.northwestindianarealestateblog.com/" target="_blank">NorthWestIndianaRealEstateBlog.com</a></strong></em></p> <p><em><strong> Sincerely,</strong></em></p> <p><a title="Spouses Selling Houses" href="http://www.safrin.net" target="_blank">Jeff & Grace Safrin,  Broker / Owners</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.1stTeamRealEstate.Net" target="_blank"><strong>F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate</strong></a><em><strong> - Independently Owned & Operated </strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>13 Lincolnway Suite # 203,  </strong><strong>Valparaiso, IN 46383          Office # 219-309-9930</strong></em></p> <p>    <a title="SAFRIN on Twitter" href="http://twitter.com/#search?q=safrin" target="_blank"><img title="Follow SAFRIN on Twitter" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/0/1/1/8/ar12506346681104.jpg" alt="Follow SAFRIN on Twitter" width="64" height="64" /></a>   <a title="F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate serving NW Indiana" href="http://www.facebook.com/jeff.safrin" target="_blank"><img title="Be-friend JEFF SAFRIN on FaceBook" 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href="http://northwestindianareblog.search.softrealty.com/Start" target="_blank"><img style="vertical-align: middle; margin-left: 7px; margin-right: 7px;" title="Search the entire MLS for Northwest Indiana Here!" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/6/3/8/1/ar125754496818362.jpg" alt="Search the entire MLS for Northwest Indiana Here!" width="450" height="104" /></a></p></div> Jeff & Grace Safrin, Broker / Owners, Northwest Indiana (F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate) Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:13:07 -0600 http://northwestindianarealestateblog.com/post/1543052/private-boat-dock-on-flint-lake-included-with-this-custom-home-for-sale-in-valparaiso-in http://northwestindianarealestateblog.com/post/1539213/christ-lutheran-church-in-valparaiso-indiana-now-has-a-blog- Christ Lutheran Church in Valparaiso, Indiana Now has a BLOG ! <p style="text-align: center;"><img title="Christ Lutheran Church in Valparaiso, Indiana" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/3/5/4/0/ar126827217204538.jpg" height="284" alt="Christ Lutheran Church in Valparaiso, Indiana" width="300" style="float: left; margin-left: 7px; margin-right: 7px;" /> It's been a busy first few months of the year at <a href="http://www.clcvalpo.org" title="Christ Lutheran Church Valparaiso, IN website" target="_blank"><strong>Christ Lutheran Church in Valparaiso, Indiana</strong>!</a></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Our Social Media Strategy for Evangelism is evolving and we now not only are on <a href="http://twitter.com/clcvalpo" title="Christ Lutheran Church Valparaiso, IN on Twitter" target="_blank"><strong>Twitter</strong>  </a>but have a growing <strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/people/Christ-Lutheran-Church/1383698108" title="Christ Lutheran Church Valparaiso, IN on facebook" target="_blank">Facebook</a> </strong>Page and this week started a <strong>BLOG</strong> as well !</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>With our new sanctuary building completion projected this Spring, it's an exciting time! </em></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Check out our blog @ <a href="http://www.clcvalpo.blogspot.com/" title="Christ Lutheran Church Valparaiso, IN BLOG" target="_blank">http://www.clcvalpo.blogspot.com</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;">and<em>...Stay tuned for some heartwarming <strong>faith</strong> stories to be posted by various members of our congregation, including youth!</em></p> <p><em><strong><span class="bio">Christ Lutheran Church invites you to a variety of ministries that are supported in prayer and are celebrated in the praise of God! </span></strong></em></p><div class='agent_signature'><p><em><strong>Thanks for stopping by and reading our Blog about Life in NW Indiana, The Housing Market, Communities, Local Sports, Events, attractions & more @ <a title="Life in NW Indiana, The Housing Market, Local Communities Events, Attractions, Sports & More!" href="http://www.northwestindianarealestateblog.com/" target="_blank">NorthWestIndianaRealEstateBlog.com</a></strong></em></p> <p><em><strong> Sincerely,</strong></em></p> <p><a title="Spouses Selling Houses" href="http://www.safrin.net" target="_blank">Jeff & Grace Safrin,  Broker / Owners</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.1stTeamRealEstate.Net" target="_blank"><strong>F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate</strong></a><em><strong> - Independently Owned & Operated </strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>13 Lincolnway Suite # 203,  </strong><strong>Valparaiso, IN 46383          Office # 219-309-9930</strong></em></p> <p>    <a title="SAFRIN on Twitter" href="http://twitter.com/#search?q=safrin" target="_blank"><img title="Follow SAFRIN on Twitter" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/0/1/1/8/ar12506346681104.jpg" alt="Follow SAFRIN on Twitter" width="64" height="64" /></a>   <a title="F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate serving NW Indiana" href="http://www.facebook.com/jeff.safrin" target="_blank"><img title="Be-friend JEFF SAFRIN on FaceBook" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/0/2/1/9/ar125063477591208.jpg" alt="Be-friend JEFF SAFRIN on FaceBook" width="64" height="64" /></a>   <a title="F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate serving NW Indiana" href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/gracesafrin" target="_blank"><img title="Link to Grace Safrin on LinkedIn" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/9/8/2/1/ar125063498512895.jpg" alt="Link to Grace Safrin on LinkedIn" width="64" height="64" /></a>   <a title="F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate in NW Indiana = Positive Real Estate Professionals" href="http://positiverealestateprofessionals.com/safrin/" target="_blank"><img title="Read our Blog on Positive Real Estate Professionals" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/0/4/3/7/ar125063559073409.jpg" alt="Read our Blog on Positive Real Estate Professionals" width="64" height="64" /></a> </p> <p><a title="North west Indiana Real estate property search" href="http://northwestindianareblog.search.softrealty.com/Start" target="_blank"><img style="vertical-align: middle; margin-left: 7px; margin-right: 7px;" title="Search the entire MLS for Northwest Indiana Here!" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/6/3/8/1/ar125754496818362.jpg" alt="Search the entire MLS for Northwest Indiana Here!" width="450" height="104" /></a></p></div> Jeff & Grace Safrin, Broker / Owners, Northwest Indiana (F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate) Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:51:28 -0600 http://northwestindianarealestateblog.com/post/1539213/christ-lutheran-church-in-valparaiso-indiana-now-has-a-blog- http://northwestindianarealestateblog.com/post/1536172/indiana-real-estate-f-c-tucker-s-business-is-getting-better-2010-market-stats- Indiana Real Estate - F.C.Tucker's Business is Getting Better - 2010 Market Stats -> <p><img title="F.C.Tucker Co. Indiana's Largest in Real Estate sales est. 1918" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/3/8/1/5/ar126815615651838.gif" height="66" alt="F.C.Tucker Co. Indiana's Largest in Real Estate sales est. 1918" style="vertical-align: middle;" width="464" /></p> <p>The "<em>State of Real Estate"</em> in<strong> Indiana</strong> is improving.... Here is a video with <strong>Market Statistics</strong> from Jim Litten - President of<strong> F.C.Tucker Co. Indiana's largest Real Estate Firm</strong> with-></p> <p><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: #cc0e12;">F.C.Tucker Statistics</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: small;">- </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular; font-size: small;">45 Offices </span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular; font-size: small;"><strong>- Over 1300 Sales Associates </strong></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular; font-size: small;"><strong>- Over $2.1 Billion Sold in 2009 </strong></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular; font-size: small;"><strong>- 14,294 Families Represented in 2009</strong></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular; font-size: small;"><strong>- 10,489 New Listings in 2009</strong></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular; font-size: small;"><strong>- 10th Largest Regional Brand in America </strong></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">xx<object height="405" width="500"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Gjri9VZTy44&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01&border=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed allowfullscreen="true" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Gjri9VZTy44&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01&border=1" allowscriptaccess="always" height="405" width="500"></embed></object>xx</p><div class='agent_signature'><p><em><strong>Thanks for stopping by and reading our Blog about Life in NW Indiana, The Housing Market, Communities, Local Sports, Events, attractions & more @ <a title="Life in NW Indiana, The Housing Market, Local Communities Events, Attractions, Sports & More!" href="http://www.northwestindianarealestateblog.com/" target="_blank">NorthWestIndianaRealEstateBlog.com</a></strong></em></p> <p><em><strong> Sincerely,</strong></em></p> <p><a title="Spouses Selling Houses" href="http://www.safrin.net" target="_blank">Jeff & Grace Safrin,  Broker / Owners</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.1stTeamRealEstate.Net" target="_blank"><strong>F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate</strong></a><em><strong> - Independently Owned & Operated </strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>13 Lincolnway Suite # 203,  </strong><strong>Valparaiso, IN 46383          Office # 219-309-9930</strong></em></p> <p>    <a title="SAFRIN on Twitter" href="http://twitter.com/#search?q=safrin" target="_blank"><img title="Follow SAFRIN on Twitter" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/0/1/1/8/ar12506346681104.jpg" alt="Follow SAFRIN on Twitter" width="64" height="64" /></a>   <a title="F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate serving NW Indiana" href="http://www.facebook.com/jeff.safrin" target="_blank"><img title="Be-friend JEFF SAFRIN on FaceBook" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/0/2/1/9/ar125063477591208.jpg" alt="Be-friend JEFF SAFRIN on FaceBook" width="64" height="64" /></a>   <a title="F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate serving NW Indiana" href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/gracesafrin" target="_blank"><img title="Link to Grace Safrin on LinkedIn" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/9/8/2/1/ar125063498512895.jpg" alt="Link to Grace Safrin on LinkedIn" width="64" height="64" /></a>   <a title="F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate in NW Indiana = Positive Real Estate Professionals" href="http://positiverealestateprofessionals.com/safrin/" target="_blank"><img title="Read our Blog on Positive Real Estate Professionals" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/0/4/3/7/ar125063559073409.jpg" alt="Read our Blog on Positive Real Estate Professionals" width="64" height="64" /></a> </p> <p><a title="North west Indiana Real estate property search" href="http://northwestindianareblog.search.softrealty.com/Start" target="_blank"><img style="vertical-align: middle; margin-left: 7px; margin-right: 7px;" title="Search the entire MLS for Northwest Indiana Here!" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/6/3/8/1/ar125754496818362.jpg" alt="Search the entire MLS for Northwest Indiana Here!" width="450" height="104" /></a></p></div> Jeff & Grace Safrin, Broker / Owners, Northwest Indiana (F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate) Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:38:27 -0600 http://northwestindianarealestateblog.com/post/1536172/indiana-real-estate-f-c-tucker-s-business-is-getting-better-2010-market-stats- http://northwestindianarealestateblog.com/post/1531124/a-home-for-all-seasons-mini-estate-in-la-porte-county-will-look-like-this-soon- A Home For All Seasons- Mini Estate in La Porte County will look like this soon! <p>Spring is in the air and the snow is melting in NW Indiana...</p> <p>Here are some seasonal photos (Spring & Summer) of a <strong>property</strong> we have <strong>listed for sale</strong> @</p> <p><strong><span class="mBlackTextb"><a href="http://listings.realbird.com/Real_Estate/Custom-Home---Retreat-Like-Setting/New_Carlisle/IN/A9E3C7A1/49552.aspx?tab=photos" title="more information on colsen court in new carlisle" target="_blank">5232  N Colsen Ct,  New Carlisle, IN  46552</a>  </span></strong></p> <p><strong></strong></p> <p>  <table cellspacing="2" border="1" cellpadding="12" width="600"> <tbody> <tr> <td height="22" width="50%"> <p style="text-align: center;"> <img title="Brick Front Ranch in NW Indiana" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/0/7/8/6/ar126790935368709.jpg" height="223" alt="Brick Front Ranch in NW Indiana" width="325" style="vertical-align: middle;" /></p> </td> <td height="22" width="50%"> <p style="text-align: center;"> <img title="Covered Front Porch & Beautiful landscaping beds" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/9/1/1/7/ar126790993171195.jpg" height="218" alt="Covered Front Porch & Beautiful landscaping beds" width="325" style="vertical-align: middle;" /></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td height="22" width="50%"> <p style="text-align: center;"> <img title="3 acres of land with woods in backyard" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/6/9/9/5/ar12679100059969.jpg" height="212" alt="3 acres of land with woods in backyard" width="325" style="vertical-align: middle;" /></p> </td> <td height="22" width="50%"> <p style="text-align: center;"> <img title="plenty of room to roam on this property" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/4/2/8/0/ar126791009008246.jpg" height="215" alt="plenty of room to roam on this property" width="325" style="vertical-align: middle;" /></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td height="22" width="50%"> <p style="text-align: center;"> <img title="In ground Pool and Pole Barn" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/3/6/5/0/ar126791014705636.jpg" height="212" alt="Inground Pool and Pole Barn" width="325" style="vertical-align: middle;" /></p> </td> <td height="22" width="50%"> <p style="text-align: center;"> <img title="Fenced patio area, diving board, solar cover, robot vacuum!" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/0/1/3/0/ar126791020903109.jpg" height="221" alt="Fenced patio area, diving board, solar cover, robot vacuum!" width="325" /></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td height="22" width="50%"> <p style="text-align: center;"> <img title="view of back of this hillside ranch home - walkout LL" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/3/2/2/9/ar126791028592238.jpg" height="215" alt="view of back of this hillside ranch home - walkout LL" width="325" style="vertical-align: middle;" /></p> </td> <td height="22" width="50%"> <p style="text-align: center;"> <img title="Lots of decks and patio space for entertaining friends & family this spring & summer!" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/6/0/0/0/ar126791033800068.jpg" height="219" alt="Lots of decks and patio space for entertaining friends & family this spring & summer!" width="325" style="vertical-align: middle;" /></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </p> <p>    4000+SF <strong>Hillside Ranch</strong> on <strong>4 + Acres of Retreat Like Setting La Porte County, IN</strong>. Near(20 min)<strong>South Bend</strong> & L<strong>ake Michigan</strong>.<strong>Commute to Chicago</strong> by <strong>South Shore Train</strong>.Custom Quality Built,Original Owners,Well Insulated.Open Concept Foyer/Living/FDR w/Loft overlooks LL FamRm.2 Story Wall of Windows brings in views of nature.Magestic Central Brick FP on each Level.Main Flr.Master Suite w/Private Deck,2 Walk-in Closets,Glass Block Shower(Dual heads)+Double Vanity Sinks+Whirlpool Tub.Country Kitchen w/Stainless Appliances,Custom Pantry Area w/Wine Rack,Island w/Convection Oven,Breakfast Bar w/sleek cooktop surface,Dining Nook Opens to 2nd Deck.2nd BR on Main level used as Home Office=has Closet+bath.Grand LL FR w/2nd FP,Bar Area,2walkouts to lg Patio.2 LL BR's share 3rd bath.Big Laundry+storage/utility rms.<strong>20x40 Heated Inground Pool+Solar Cover+Robot Vacuum</strong>.30x48 Pole Barn,Shed,Inground Sprinklers,Meticulous Landscape.<strong>NEW CARPETING THROUGHOU</strong>T.</p> <p><strong>Seller pays $4000.towards your closing costs w/full offer!</strong></p> <hr id="picHR" /> <p><span class="mBlackText">Welcome Home-Your Custom Brick & Vinyl <strong>Ranch Home</strong> with finished walkout lower level is perched on a 4.375 Acre parcel of land in a quiet culdesac location where wild life abounds. 4 Bedrooms (2 on main level, 2 LL) & 3 full baths + an attached 2 car garage (side load) w/side drive is sure to please! For the hobbyist or collector of toys the <strong>1400 SF Pole Barn (30 x 48)</strong> w/covered porch & 10 x 10 overhead door + handy 8 x 14 storage shed is a plus! All quality <strong>ANDERSON windows</strong> & doors throughout w/<span style="text-decoration: underline;">special ice and water shield windows </span>used on the 2 story wall of windows w/western exposure views! Well Insulated Home (R32) has<strong> low montlhy gas budget of $93</strong>. for over 4000+ SF of living space!. 4 electic panel boxes=2 in home(200 amp) + seperate panel box in pole barn & another panel box for heated pool w/solar cover.2 Energy efficient furnaces w/humidifiers & 2 central air units(<strong>zone</strong>). <strong>Inground sprinkler system</strong> covers area from barn to street & property line to property line laterally!</span></p><div class='agent_signature'><p><em><strong>Thanks for stopping by and reading our Blog about Life in NW Indiana, The Housing Market, Communities, Local Sports, Events, attractions & more @ <a title="Life in NW Indiana, The Housing Market, Local Communities Events, Attractions, Sports & More!" href="http://www.northwestindianarealestateblog.com/" target="_blank">NorthWestIndianaRealEstateBlog.com</a></strong></em></p> <p><em><strong> Sincerely,</strong></em></p> <p><a title="Spouses Selling Houses" href="http://www.safrin.net" target="_blank">Jeff & Grace Safrin,  Broker / Owners</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.1stTeamRealEstate.Net" target="_blank"><strong>F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate</strong></a><em><strong> - Independently Owned & Operated </strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>13 Lincolnway Suite # 203,  </strong><strong>Valparaiso, IN 46383          Office # 219-309-9930</strong></em></p> <p>    <a title="SAFRIN on Twitter" href="http://twitter.com/#search?q=safrin" target="_blank"><img title="Follow SAFRIN on Twitter" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/0/1/1/8/ar12506346681104.jpg" alt="Follow SAFRIN on Twitter" width="64" height="64" /></a>   <a title="F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate serving NW Indiana" href="http://www.facebook.com/jeff.safrin" target="_blank"><img title="Be-friend JEFF SAFRIN on FaceBook" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/0/2/1/9/ar125063477591208.jpg" alt="Be-friend JEFF SAFRIN on FaceBook" width="64" height="64" /></a>   <a title="F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate serving NW Indiana" href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/gracesafrin" target="_blank"><img title="Link to Grace Safrin on LinkedIn" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/9/8/2/1/ar125063498512895.jpg" alt="Link to Grace Safrin on LinkedIn" width="64" height="64" /></a>   <a title="F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate in NW Indiana = Positive Real Estate Professionals" href="http://positiverealestateprofessionals.com/safrin/" target="_blank"><img title="Read our Blog on Positive Real Estate Professionals" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/0/4/3/7/ar125063559073409.jpg" alt="Read our Blog on Positive Real Estate Professionals" width="64" height="64" /></a> </p> <p><a title="North west Indiana Real estate property search" href="http://northwestindianareblog.search.softrealty.com/Start" target="_blank"><img style="vertical-align: middle; margin-left: 7px; margin-right: 7px;" title="Search the entire MLS for Northwest Indiana Here!" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/6/3/8/1/ar125754496818362.jpg" alt="Search the entire MLS for Northwest Indiana Here!" width="450" height="104" /></a></p></div> Jeff & Grace Safrin, Broker / Owners, Northwest Indiana (F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate) Sat, 06 Mar 2010 15:22:16 -0600 http://northwestindianarealestateblog.com/post/1531124/a-home-for-all-seasons-mini-estate-in-la-porte-county-will-look-like-this-soon- http://northwestindianarealestateblog.com/post/1528910/valparaiso-police-department-accepting-applications-for-the-citizens-police-academy Valparaiso Police Department accepting applications for the Citizens Police Academy <p style="text-align: left;"><img title="Thanks to the Valparaiso Indiana Police Department for their service to the community" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/6/2/7/2/ar126780504927261.jpg" height="225" alt="Thanks to the Valparaiso Indiana Police Department for their service to the community" style="float: left; margin-left: 8px; margin-right: 8px;" width="300" />Over the years, Jeff & I have been blessed to come to know many fine officers on the<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?oe=UTF-8&sourceid=navclient&gfns=1&q=355+s.+washington+street+valparaiso+in+46383&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=355+S+Washington+St,+Valparaiso,+IN+46383&gl=us&ei=WC6RS4aZL4e-Ntyx6JkN&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=image&resnum=1&ved=0CAsQ8gEwAA" title="Google map Valpo PD" target="_blank"> Valparaiso, Indiana Police Department</a> in helping them buy or sell homes in town. Below is an announcement about an opportunity for citizens to learn just how much they do in the service of protecting our community. <em>We are thankful</em> for each and every one of them and occasionally, when I hear some of the calls dispatched on our scanner at home I sometimes say a silent prayer of protection:) They are local hero's!</p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span class="swb"><em>N E W S<br /><br /> FROM THE<br /> VALPARAISO POLICE <br /> DEPARTMENT</em> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <strong>Citizens Police Academy Information</strong><br /> <br /> Applications Being Accepted for the Citizens Police Academy<br /> <br /> The Valparaiso Police Department is searching for community members that would like to learn more about the police department. The department's annual Citizens Police Academy is currently accepting applications.<br /> <br /> <strong>The Citizens Police Academy is designed for community members to meet officers, learn what officers do on a daily basis and become involved in their community. Topics featured in the academy include; investigations, Indiana law, daily traffic laws and enforcement, crash investigations and patrol division duties including many specialties within the patrol unit such as, K-9 presentations, bicycle team, taser usage and firearms scenarios</strong>. <br /> <br /> The academy class will meet on every Tuesday, beginning on April 13th and will meet for 10 weeks. Classes start at 6:30pm each day. Applications for the academy are available at the Valparaiso Police Department located at <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?oe=UTF-8&gfns=1&q=355+s.+washington+street+valparaiso+in+46383&um=1&resnum=1&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=355+S+Washington+St,+Valparaiso,+IN+46383&gl=us&ei=2i6RS-bpPIz2M56RkJIN&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CAcQ8gEwAA" title="Google map 355 S. Washington St. Valparaiso, IN 46383" target="_blank">355 S Washington St </a>or online at<strong> <a href="http://portal.egix.net/parse.pl?redirect=http://www.valparaisopolice.org" target="_blank">www.valparaisopolice.org</a></strong>. Applications must be returned to the department by Wednesday March 31st. <br /> </span></p> <iframe src="http://maps.google.com/maps?oe=UTF-8&q=355+s.+washington+street+valparaiso+in+46383&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=355+S+Washington+St,+Valparaiso,+Porter,+Indiana+46383&gl=us&ei=WC6RS4aZL4e-Ntyx6JkN&ved=0CAsQ8gEwAA&ll=41.464606,-87.060943&spn=0.002412,0.003219&t=h&z=17&iwloc=A&output=embed" frameborder="0" height="300" scrolling="no" width="300"></iframe><br /><small><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?oe=UTF-8&q=355+s.+washington+street+valparaiso+in+46383&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=355+S+Washington+St,+Valparaiso,+Porter,+Indiana+46383&gl=us&ei=WC6RS4aZL4e-Ntyx6JkN&ved=0CAsQ8gEwAA&ll=41.464606,-87.060943&spn=0.002412,0.003219&t=h&z=17&iwloc=A&source=embed" style="color: #0000FF; text-align: left;">View Larger Map</a></small><div class='agent_signature'><p><em><strong>Thanks for stopping by and reading our Blog about Life in NW Indiana, The Housing Market, Communities, Local Sports, Events, attractions & more @ <a title="Life in NW Indiana, The Housing Market, Local Communities Events, Attractions, Sports & More!" href="http://www.northwestindianarealestateblog.com/" target="_blank">NorthWestIndianaRealEstateBlog.com</a></strong></em></p> <p><em><strong> Sincerely,</strong></em></p> <p><a title="Spouses Selling Houses" href="http://www.safrin.net" target="_blank">Jeff & Grace Safrin,  Broker / Owners</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.1stTeamRealEstate.Net" target="_blank"><strong>F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate</strong></a><em><strong> - Independently Owned & Operated </strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>13 Lincolnway Suite # 203,  </strong><strong>Valparaiso, IN 46383          Office # 219-309-9930</strong></em></p> <p>    <a title="SAFRIN on Twitter" href="http://twitter.com/#search?q=safrin" target="_blank"><img title="Follow SAFRIN on Twitter" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/0/1/1/8/ar12506346681104.jpg" alt="Follow SAFRIN on Twitter" width="64" height="64" /></a>   <a title="F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate serving NW Indiana" href="http://www.facebook.com/jeff.safrin" target="_blank"><img title="Be-friend JEFF SAFRIN on FaceBook" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/0/2/1/9/ar125063477591208.jpg" alt="Be-friend JEFF SAFRIN on FaceBook" width="64" height="64" /></a>   <a title="F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate serving NW Indiana" href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/gracesafrin" target="_blank"><img title="Link to Grace Safrin on LinkedIn" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/9/8/2/1/ar125063498512895.jpg" alt="Link to Grace Safrin on LinkedIn" width="64" height="64" /></a>   <a title="F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate in NW Indiana = Positive Real Estate Professionals" href="http://positiverealestateprofessionals.com/safrin/" target="_blank"><img title="Read our Blog on Positive Real Estate Professionals" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/0/4/3/7/ar125063559073409.jpg" alt="Read our Blog on Positive Real Estate Professionals" width="64" height="64" /></a> </p> <p><a title="North west Indiana Real estate property search" href="http://northwestindianareblog.search.softrealty.com/Start" target="_blank"><img style="vertical-align: middle; margin-left: 7px; margin-right: 7px;" title="Search the entire MLS for Northwest Indiana Here!" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/6/3/8/1/ar125754496818362.jpg" alt="Search the entire MLS for Northwest Indiana Here!" width="450" height="104" /></a></p></div> Jeff & Grace Safrin, Broker / Owners, Northwest Indiana (F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate) Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:29:16 -0600 http://northwestindianarealestateblog.com/post/1528910/valparaiso-police-department-accepting-applications-for-the-citizens-police-academy http://northwestindianarealestateblog.com/post/1521119/it-s-march-let-the-madness-begin-valparaiso-university-hosts-1st-round-horizon-league-men-s-basketball-championship- It's March...Let the madness begin - Valparaiso University hosts 1st Round Horizon League Men's Basketball Championship! <p><img title="Valparaiso University Crusader Basketball - Family Fun for all ages in VALPO - Come join us!" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/2/5/2/2/ar126748415722524.png" height="132" alt="Valparaiso University Crusader Basketball - Family Fun for all ages in VALPO - Come join us!" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-left: 7px; margin-right: 7px;" width="500" /></p> <p><em><strong>It's March. and anything can happen....March Madness they call it :)</strong></em></p> <p>Especially if you live in<strong> Indiana </strong>and are a<strong> college basketball fan</strong>!</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/1386865/northwest-indiana-college-basketball-lots-of-choices-and-fun-" title="Valparaiso University, Notre Dame, Purdue basketball" target="_blank">We've blogged about the fun attending local area basketball events in the winter season each year - family fun for all ages!</a></p> <p>Our hometown of <strong>VALPO </strong>is know for a famous shot during march madness that got them to the sweet 16 once!</p> <p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryce_Drew#.22The_Shot.22" title="Midwest Region, 13-seed Valparaiso was facing 4-seed Ole Miss in the first round." target="_blank"><strong>"The Shot" is seen each year on CBS during "March Madness" and is considered one of the top moments in NCAA history. </strong></a></p> <p>XX<object height="364" width="445"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/CZiJWVoQvJM&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01&border=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed allowfullscreen="true" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/CZiJWVoQvJM&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01&border=1" allowscriptaccess="always" height="364" width="445"></embed></object>XX</p> <p> </p> <p>Come out and see the game tomorrow - buy tickets <a href="http://www.valpoathletics.com/" title="Valparaiso University athletics" target="_blank">online here </a>or at the door!</p> <p> </p><div class='agent_signature'><p><em><strong>Thanks for stopping by and reading our Blog about Life in NW Indiana, The Housing Market, Communities, Local Sports, Events, attractions & more @ <a title="Life in NW Indiana, The Housing Market, Local Communities Events, Attractions, Sports & More!" href="http://www.northwestindianarealestateblog.com/" target="_blank">NorthWestIndianaRealEstateBlog.com</a></strong></em></p> <p><em><strong> Sincerely,</strong></em></p> <p><a title="Spouses Selling Houses" href="http://www.safrin.net" target="_blank">Jeff & Grace Safrin,  Broker / Owners</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.1stTeamRealEstate.Net" target="_blank"><strong>F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate</strong></a><em><strong> - Independently Owned & Operated </strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>13 Lincolnway Suite # 203,  </strong><strong>Valparaiso, IN 46383          Office # 219-309-9930</strong></em></p> <p>    <a title="SAFRIN on Twitter" href="http://twitter.com/#search?q=safrin" target="_blank"><img title="Follow SAFRIN on Twitter" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/0/1/1/8/ar12506346681104.jpg" alt="Follow SAFRIN on Twitter" width="64" height="64" /></a>   <a title="F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate serving NW Indiana" href="http://www.facebook.com/jeff.safrin" target="_blank"><img title="Be-friend JEFF SAFRIN on FaceBook" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/0/2/1/9/ar125063477591208.jpg" alt="Be-friend JEFF SAFRIN on FaceBook" width="64" height="64" /></a>   <a title="F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate serving NW Indiana" href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/gracesafrin" target="_blank"><img title="Link to Grace Safrin on LinkedIn" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/9/8/2/1/ar125063498512895.jpg" alt="Link to Grace Safrin on LinkedIn" width="64" height="64" /></a>   <a title="F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate in NW Indiana = Positive Real Estate Professionals" href="http://positiverealestateprofessionals.com/safrin/" target="_blank"><img title="Read our Blog on Positive Real Estate Professionals" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/0/4/3/7/ar125063559073409.jpg" alt="Read our Blog on Positive Real Estate Professionals" width="64" height="64" /></a> </p> <p><a title="North west Indiana Real estate property search" href="http://northwestindianareblog.search.softrealty.com/Start" target="_blank"><img style="vertical-align: middle; margin-left: 7px; margin-right: 7px;" title="Search the entire MLS for Northwest Indiana Here!" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/6/3/8/1/ar125754496818362.jpg" alt="Search the entire MLS for Northwest Indiana Here!" width="450" height="104" /></a></p></div> Jeff & Grace Safrin, Broker / Owners, Northwest Indiana (F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate) Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:00:56 -0600 http://northwestindianarealestateblog.com/post/1521119/it-s-march-let-the-madness-begin-valparaiso-university-hosts-1st-round-horizon-league-men-s-basketball-championship- http://northwestindianarealestateblog.com/post/1521064/northwest-indiana-home-sellers-consider-f-c-tucker-1st-team-real-estate-to-sell-your-property Northwest Indiana Home Sellers Consider F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate to Sell Your Property <p><img title="Northwest Indiana Home Owners Looking to sell your Home call F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/5/3/7/4/ar126746684647359.jpg" height="180" alt="Northwest Indiana Home Owners Looking to sell your Home call F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate" width="310" style="float: left; margin-left: 8px; margin-right: 8px;" />We've been blessed to have started off the New Year 2010 with <a href="http://www.nwindianarealestate.net/as.asp?aid=109000307&fid=257248#top" title="F.C. Tucker sales Pendings and SOLD" target="_blank"><strong>sales of our listed properties in NW Indiana</strong> in <strong>Lake, Porter, and La Porte Counties</strong> and have more <strong>pending real estate closing</strong>s as well.</a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>Ironically, we still get calls from prospective buyers wanting to see homes that have accepted offers or are SOLD already ?!  </em></p> <p>We suggest writing<a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/664616/back-up-offers-in-real-estate-we-encourage-them-sale-pending-does-not-mean-sold-" title="Back Up Offers in Real Estate sale Pending Does Not Mean SOLD" target="_blank"> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Back-up offers on some of these</span></a>, but rather than experience the pain of regret for not acting sooner....<em>consider our professional services to list and market your property to sell during this PRIME TIME -></em></p> <p><a href="http://www.realtoractioncenter.com/realtor-party/documents/2009-NAR-Issue-Brief-Homebuyer-Tax-Credit-Changes-1104-1107.pdf" title="2010 Home Buyer Tax Credits" target="_blank">Time is running out for  <strong>$ 8.000 1st Time Home Buyer tax credit </strong>needing a offer in place by April 30th, 2010 or for move up / downsizing opportunities for<strong> existing home owners</strong> to take advantage of the <strong>$6500 tax credit</strong>!</a></p> <p> </p><div class='agent_signature'><p><em><strong>Thanks for stopping by and reading our Blog about Life in NW Indiana, The Housing Market, Communities, Local Sports, Events, attractions & more @ <a title="Life in NW Indiana, The Housing Market, Local Communities Events, Attractions, Sports & More!" href="http://www.northwestindianarealestateblog.com/" target="_blank">NorthWestIndianaRealEstateBlog.com</a></strong></em></p> <p><em><strong> Sincerely,</strong></em></p> <p><a title="Spouses Selling Houses" href="http://www.safrin.net" target="_blank">Jeff & Grace Safrin,  Broker / Owners</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.1stTeamRealEstate.Net" target="_blank"><strong>F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate</strong></a><em><strong> - Independently Owned & Operated </strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>13 Lincolnway Suite # 203,  </strong><strong>Valparaiso, IN 46383          Office # 219-309-9930</strong></em></p> <p>    <a title="SAFRIN on Twitter" href="http://twitter.com/#search?q=safrin" target="_blank"><img title="Follow SAFRIN on Twitter" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/0/1/1/8/ar12506346681104.jpg" alt="Follow SAFRIN on Twitter" width="64" height="64" /></a>   <a title="F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate serving NW Indiana" href="http://www.facebook.com/jeff.safrin" target="_blank"><img title="Be-friend JEFF SAFRIN on FaceBook" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/0/2/1/9/ar125063477591208.jpg" alt="Be-friend JEFF SAFRIN on FaceBook" width="64" height="64" /></a>   <a title="F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate serving NW Indiana" href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/gracesafrin" target="_blank"><img title="Link to Grace Safrin on LinkedIn" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/9/8/2/1/ar125063498512895.jpg" alt="Link to Grace Safrin on LinkedIn" width="64" height="64" /></a>   <a title="F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate in NW Indiana = Positive Real Estate Professionals" href="http://positiverealestateprofessionals.com/safrin/" target="_blank"><img title="Read our Blog on Positive Real Estate Professionals" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/0/4/3/7/ar125063559073409.jpg" alt="Read our Blog on Positive Real Estate Professionals" width="64" height="64" /></a> </p> <p><a title="North west Indiana Real estate property search" href="http://northwestindianareblog.search.softrealty.com/Start" target="_blank"><img style="vertical-align: middle; margin-left: 7px; margin-right: 7px;" title="Search the entire MLS for Northwest Indiana Here!" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/6/3/8/1/ar125754496818362.jpg" alt="Search the entire MLS for Northwest Indiana Here!" width="450" height="104" /></a></p></div> Jeff & Grace Safrin, Broker / Owners, Northwest Indiana (F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate) Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:18:08 -0600 http://northwestindianarealestateblog.com/post/1521064/northwest-indiana-home-sellers-consider-f-c-tucker-1st-team-real-estate-to-sell-your-property http://northwestindianarealestateblog.com/post/1517871/indiana-wind-energy-a-growing-business- Indiana Wind Energy - a growing business ! <p><img title="Traveling along I 65 from Northwest Indiana to Indianapolis the land is graced with more and more Wind Turbines" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/6/3/9/0/ar126730109609363.JPG" height="188" alt="Traveling along I 65 from Northwest Indiana to Indianapolis the land is graced with more and more Wind Turbines" width="250" style="float: left; margin-left: 7px; margin-right: 7px;" />As <strong>Real Estate Brokers & Owners</strong> of one of <strong> <a href="http://www.talktotucker.com" title="Talk to Tucker - Indiana's Largest Real Estate Company" target="_blank">F.C Tucker Company </a></strong><a href="http://www.talktotucker.com" title="Talk to Tucker - Indiana's Largest Real Estate Company" target="_blank"><img title="GREEN ENERGY in Indiana" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/1/4/5/8/ar126730123185414.JPG" height="188" alt="GREEN ENERGY in Indiana" width="250" style="float: right; margin-left: 7px; margin-right: 7px;" /></a><strong><a href="http://www.talktotucker.com" title="Talk to Tucker - Indiana's Largest Real Estate Company" target="_blank">Real Estate</a></strong> affiliate offices in <strong>Indiana</strong>, we now travel to <a href="http://www.indy.gov/Pages/Home.aspx" title="Indy" target="_blank"><strong>Indianapolis</strong> </a>from our<a href="http://localism.com/blog/in/valparaiso/posts/191776/Welcome-to-the-VALE" title="Valparaiso Home Sweet Home" target="_blank"> hometown of </a><strong><a href="http://localism.com/blog/in/valparaiso/posts/191776/Welcome-to-the-VALE" title="Valparaiso Home Sweet Home" target="_blank">Valparaiso</a> </strong>about once a month for various meetings, <a href="http://positiverealestateprofessionals.com/safrin/2010/02/23/fctucker-annual-awards-banquet-historic-scottish-rite-cathedral-indianapolis/" title="F.C.Tucker Annual Awards ceremony" target="_blank">events</a> or an occasional speaking engagement.</p> <p><em>It has been our personal observation in the last 6 month</em>s, that <em>more and more</em> <a href="http://www.awea.org/faq/rsdntqa.html" title="Wind Energy Turbine" target="_blank"><strong>Wind Energy Turbine's</strong></a> grace the <strong>farmland</strong> and landscape along <strong>Interstate 65</strong> from <strong>Northwest Indiana</strong> south to<strong> Indianapolis</strong>.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.windpoweringamerica.gov/where_is_wind_indiana.asp" title="Indiana Wind Resource map" target="_blank"><strong>Wind Energy in Indiana is becoming a growing business!</strong></a></p> <p style="text-align: left;">If you are interested in<a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/1119221/buy-land-they-stopped-making-it-crown-point-indiana-247-acres-for-sale-" target="_blank"> </a><strong><a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/1119221/buy-land-they-stopped-making-it-crown-point-indiana-247-acres-for-sale-" target="_blank">large vacant land parcels for sale in Northwest Indiana</a> </strong>to develop GREEN wind energy business - give us a call to help you find the farm or parcel that suits your budget and needs.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class='agent_signature'><p><em><strong>Thanks for stopping by and reading our Blog about Life in NW Indiana, The Housing Market, Communities, Local Sports, Events, attractions & more @ <a title="Life in NW Indiana, The Housing Market, Local Communities Events, Attractions, Sports & More!" href="http://www.northwestindianarealestateblog.com/" target="_blank">NorthWestIndianaRealEstateBlog.com</a></strong></em></p> <p><em><strong> Sincerely,</strong></em></p> <p><a title="Spouses Selling Houses" href="http://www.safrin.net" target="_blank">Jeff & Grace Safrin,  Broker / Owners</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.1stTeamRealEstate.Net" target="_blank"><strong>F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate</strong></a><em><strong> - Independently Owned & Operated </strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>13 Lincolnway Suite # 203,  </strong><strong>Valparaiso, IN 46383          Office # 219-309-9930</strong></em></p> <p>    <a title="SAFRIN on Twitter" href="http://twitter.com/#search?q=safrin" target="_blank"><img title="Follow SAFRIN on Twitter" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/0/1/1/8/ar12506346681104.jpg" alt="Follow SAFRIN on Twitter" width="64" height="64" /></a>   <a title="F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate 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/></a> </p> <p><a title="North west Indiana Real estate property search" href="http://northwestindianareblog.search.softrealty.com/Start" target="_blank"><img style="vertical-align: middle; margin-left: 7px; margin-right: 7px;" title="Search the entire MLS for Northwest Indiana Here!" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/6/3/8/1/ar125754496818362.jpg" alt="Search the entire MLS for Northwest Indiana Here!" width="450" height="104" /></a></p></div> Jeff & Grace Safrin, Broker / Owners, Northwest Indiana (F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate) Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:13:01 -0600 http://northwestindianarealestateblog.com/post/1517871/indiana-wind-energy-a-growing-business- http://northwestindianarealestateblog.com/post/1517769/our-1st-video-client-testimonial- Our 1st Video Client Testimonial... <p><a href="http://www.talktotucker.com" title="Indiana's largest Real Estate Company" target="_blank"><img title="F.C.Tucker Indiana's largest Real Estate Company" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/5/6/5/0/ar126729591305659.jpg" height="175" alt="F.C.Tucker Indiana's largest Real Estate Company" style="float: left; margin-left: 7px; margin-right: 7px;" width="106" /></a>We've been blessed to have served many wonderful people in <strong>NW Indiana</strong> over the past decade and <em>are grateful for the repeat business and referrals from past clients as well.</em></p> <p>Our website has had a <a href="http://www.safrin.net/template40/nextpage.asp?mnu=38788" title="Client Testimonials" target="_blank"><strong></strong></a><strong><a href="http://www.safrin.net/template40/nextpage.asp?mnu=38788" title="Client Testimonials" target="_blank">Testimonial</a></strong> page for years with letters from clients who gave us permission to share their story ...<em>.each situation being unique </em>and just as varied as every home we help sell or buy :)</p> <p>Yesterday, after a <strong>real estate closing</strong> with <em>repeat client</em>s who we've come to know and like over the course of helping them in both buying and selling homes in the last 6 month period...we did our 1st Video Client Testimonial.</p> <p><em>Thanks Kindly to Tom and Shannon for taking a few moments to endorse our services:)</em></p> <p>xx<object height="240" width="320"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://www.facebook.com/v/371709182785" /><embed allowfullscreen="true" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.facebook.com/v/371709182785" allowscriptaccess="always" height="240" width="320"></embed></object>xx</p> <p> </p><div class='agent_signature'><p><em><strong>Thanks for stopping by and reading our Blog about Life in NW Indiana, The Housing Market, Communities, Local Sports, Events, attractions & more @ <a title="Life in NW Indiana, The Housing Market, Local Communities Events, Attractions, Sports & More!" 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