NorthWest Indiana Real Estate Blog

Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis, Indiana Pre Game NFL Experience of Fun

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:33:47 -0500

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

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

Hoosier Hospitality at it's finest!

Media madness at it's best too!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sincerely,

Jeff & Grace Safrin, Broker / Owners

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate

13 Lincolnway Suite # 203

Valparaiso, IN 46383

Office # 219-309-9930

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

Independently Owned & Operated

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Munster Indiana Townhome For Sale in White Oak Estates Subject To Lenders Approval of a Short Sale

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:13:37 -0500

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

White Oak Estates!

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

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

location off Main Street.

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

shopping and dining are all nearby!

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

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

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

Sincerely,

Jeff & Grace Safrin, Broker / Owners

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate

13 Lincolnway Suite # 203

Valparaiso, IN 46383

Office # 219-309-9930

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

Independently Owned & Operated

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Cottage For Sale Across From Flint Lake in Valparaiso, Indiana 46383

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:20:32 -0500

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

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

other nearby lakes in Valparaiso Indiana as well!

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

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

Valpo Chain of lakes Watershed Group MAP

Valparaiso Lakes Area Conservancy District WEBSITE

Fishing Reviews for Flint Lake in Valparaiso Indiana can be found online - read what fisherman have to say!

Ice Fishing Reports on Flint Lake in Valpo

Photos of Flint Lake on Flickr

Flint Lake Cottages have been around for a century - some of the photos on Flickr capture that :)

Here is a circa 1920 Cottage across the street from Flint Lake in Valparaiso, IN 46383 listed for sale by

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

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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.

Sincerely,

Jeff & Grace Safrin, Broker / Owners

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate

13 Lincolnway Suite # 203

Valparaiso, IN 46383

Office # 219-309-9930

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

Independently Owned & Operated

Visit our various Social Media Sites:

Why you may not want to wait until Next Year to List Your Northwest Indiana Home For Sale: Real Estate Tax 2013

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:09:53 -0500

In 2010 Congress passed Obama's Health Care Bill that has in it a Real Estate Tax of 3.8 % that is effective on 1/1/13 that will affect some Property Sales depending on the sellers income bracket.

This tax may affect many types of Real Estate Sales TAX Scenarios in 2013 such as:

* Sale of A Principle Residence (Capitol Gain)

* Sale of a Second (Vacation) Home (Non-Rental)

* Sale of an Inherited Investment Property (Residential or Commercial)

This new tax is sometimes referred to as 'Medicare Tax' as proceeds will be used to extend the life of the Medicare Trust Fund predicted to run dry.

The National Association of REALTORS has compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions FAQ's on their website for your reference.

Bottom line is that for some..... waiting to sell their home will affect their bottom line next year.

If you are thinking of Waiting till next year to sell you Northwest Indiana property-you may want to think again->

Talk To Tucker Today to get your home on the market this year!

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

Sincerely,

Jeff & Grace Safrin, Broker / Owners

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate

13 Lincolnway Suite # 203

Valparaiso, IN 46383

Office # 219-309-9930

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

Independently Owned & Operated

Visit our various Social Media Sites:

FHA Anti-Flipping Rule Waiver Extended Through 2012

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:03:36 -0500

In 2010 the FHA waived the regulation prohibiting insuring a mortgage

on a home owned by the seller for less than 90 days.

For the second year in a row,

the Federal Housing Administration is extending a temporary waiver of it's

anti-flipping rule.

Therefore, home buyers who are pre-approved with FHA finaincing, WILL be able to buy a home that has

changed hands in the last 90 days under the following conditions:

The transaction must be ARMS-LENGTH (no interest between buyer and seller OR any other parties involved in the real estate transaction).

Cases in which the sales price of the property is 20 Percent or more above the seller's acquisition will have to meet lender specific conditions.

The waiver does not apply to HECM (Home Equity Conversion Mortgages)

This will allow investors to acquire, rehab, and sell properties with no time frame constraint.

Since FHA loans are popular with 1st time homebuyers and buyers who lack the larger conventional loan downpayment, this waiver may stimulate the housing market in 2012.

The inventory of foreclosed and abandoned properties may be bought by investors who will be able to fix, (flip) and sell them to FHA approved buyers regardless of the (previously imposed) time frame.

If you are looking for Investment Property in Northwest Indiana and want to take advantage of this

FHA Anti-Flipping Rule Waiver extension through 2012 -> Talk To Tucker!

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

Sincerely,

Jeff & Grace Safrin, Broker / Owners

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate

13 Lincolnway Suite # 203

Valparaiso, IN 46383

Office # 219-309-9930

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

Independently Owned & Operated

Visit our various Social Media Sites:

You're Brain's the Most Important Real Estate! Invest in it -> CRS 201 Listing Strategies 2 Day Course in Merrillville, IN February 9 & 10, 2012

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:50:21 -0500

You're Brain's the Most Important Real Estate, Invest in it!

CRS 201 Listing Strategies 2 Day Course in Merrillville, IN February 9 & 10, 2012

My personal testimonial about pursing my CRS designation can be found by a trail of Internet evidence over the 2 year journey it took me to earn this designation.

How did these classes help improve the bottom line in our business?

We closed more sales. Even in a challenging market!

Knowledge, Inspiration, New Ideas and Strategies learned during CRS Classes from seasoned sucessfull instructors was key to our business growth.

How ? (This is my story, yours will differ:)

Like discussing the strategy of reverse offers in the CRS classes I took in Merrillville, Indiana

This led to an article I contributed to that ran in CRS Magazine.

The article was found by a syndicated Real Estate Author who interviewed me for Chicago Tribune Article.

Mutliple newpapers nation wide re-printed versions of the article.

The producer of ABC News Nightline read it, called us and yes we were on TV !

It doesn't stop there..... from other ideas written down during class brainstorming session...one of our listings got exposure on HGTV's Hidden Potential and the Local paper

Our Listing Inventory is still key in keeping the phones ringing with inquiries and buyers today. We are using what was learned in CRS classes to sell Northwest Indiana Real Estate.

"Build it and they will come!"

If you are are REALTOR who is not a CRS, consider investing in yourself and attend a CRS Class this year!

It's an investment I am thankful for as it is still paying dividends (and generating new referrals :)

Editorial by Grace Safrin, CRS, Broker/Co-Owner F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate

If you are REALTOR in the Chicago-land area or Northwest Indiana don't miss this upcoming opportunity In Merrillville, Indiana on February 9 & 10, 2012 to attend

CRS 201 : Listing Strategies (from the Council of Residential Specialists) The Proven Path To Success

Contact The Indiana CRS Chapter to register today at 800.707.8461

or email:

ChapterAdmin@IndianaCRS.com

permission for posting of this Class Flyer granted by Administrator of IN CRS Chapter.

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

Sincerely,

Jeff & Grace Safrin, Broker / Owners

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate

13 Lincolnway Suite # 203

Valparaiso, IN 46383

Office # 219-309-9930

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

Independently Owned & Operated

Visit our various Social Media Sites:

F.C. Tucker = Indiana's Largest Real Estate Company Celebrates 90 Years !

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 11:28:48 -0500

One of Many Stained Glass Windows in The Theatre

Intricate Carvings and Details In This Historic Building

Ornate Lighting in The Ballroom

The Beautiful & Historic Landmark, The Murat Theatre in Downtown Indianapolis, Indiana was the location chosen to hold hundreds of REALTORS this past Tuesday, February 19, 2008 for the Annual F.C.Tucker Awards Luncheon.

H. James Litten, co- Owner, in his Keynote address, reported Sales in excess of 2.6 BILLION Dollars for the Company in 2007 - one of the top 4 years in the company's history since opening it's doors in 1918 !

He went on to say - this record year was achieved DESPITE THE "PERFECT STORM" which brewed in the Real Estate Industry in 2007 in our STATE OF INDIANA, which dealt with issues like complicated tax reassessments, negative media, and the mortgage crisis.

What then? makes F.C.Tucker a strong buoy unaffected by the factors of this perfect storm (and other sinking buoys affecting Real Estate) ?

Perhaps it is it's basic philosophy based on the principle of : The Golden Rule

Perhaps it can be found on a plaque honoring the late founder Frederick C. Tucker, Sr : Judgment, Courage, Patience and Vision...

Or Perhaps as Jim summarized - It is a willingness to change with the times and not become dinosaurs (extinct) and to Never lose focus on who our customers are!

Here are a few more AMAZING STATISTICS about this Solid, Stable Company that has withstood the TEST of TIME and various Market Conditions in the State of Indiana, and thus has emerged, hands down, as the Industry Leader For Real Estate for nearly a century!

PRESS RELEASE 2/19/08 :F.C. Tucker Company is the largest 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, relocation services, a full line of insurance products, auctioning, homeowner services vendors and warranty products. Started in Indianapolis 90 years ago, Tucker has 33 affiliate offices in Indiana, Kentucky and Florida, in addition to its 17 Indianapolis-area offices. We provide outstanding service to individuals and companies looking to buy or sell residential real estate, including first time home-buyers, move-up and move-down buyers and sellers, relocating buyers and sellers, and investors.

Hundreds Of REALTORS in Attendance

Jeff Accepting Award

2007 Top Ten Associates Statewide Afflitiates!

We've been affiliated with the F.C.Tucker Company for over 7 years (since 2000) and also must say 2007 was one of our best years! Here are our most recent awards (the TOP 10 in The STATE was a 1st For Us :)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 19, 2008

The Safrin Team of F.C. Tucker won several awards this week at F.C. Tucker Company's annual awards banquet in Indianapolis. Awards were as follows:

The Safrin Team

Tucker Associates Top Ten - Based on highest closed volume with a licensed team member (Tucker Associates represents offices outside of the Indianapolis metro area)
Leading sales producer for the office - Based on highest closed volume
Presidents Club - Life member, achieved with fifth year of membership
Executive Sales Club - Achieved more than $7 million in sales
Realty Alliance Award - Among the top 20 percent of the nation's REALTORS^{â based on sales}

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

Thanks for Visiting our Blog! To read more about local NW Indiana events, sports, and more, click our blog link below. For more homes for sale (without the Music slide shows) view our Other Listings @ www.safrin.net

We are Your Local Experts for NW Indiana Real Estate.

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Jeff & Grace Safrin REALTORS - "Spouses Selling Houses' TM

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

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

Sincerely,

Jeff & Grace Safrin, Broker / Owners

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate

13 Lincolnway Suite # 203

Valparaiso, IN 46383

Office # 219-309-9930

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

Independently Owned & Operated

Visit our various Social Media Sites:

WOW - We Get A Call From HGTV - Next Thing You Know The Crew is in Valparaiso, IN to Check out Our LISTING For the TV Show - Hidden Potential

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:36:01 -0400

Talk about Positive Results From our Marketing Efforts, a few weeks ago Jeff gets a phone call from a TV Producer From NEW YORK asking about a Home we have Listed in Valparaiso, Indiana.

Seems that because of our Internet presence and Blog Posts, a Home Buyer in Northwest Indiana, forwarded Our Listing for consideration for the TV show called HIDDEN POTENTIAL which airs on the Home and Garden Television Network.

If you've ever seen this show, You can relate to our excitement!

Our selected Listing is in a picturesque setting, but in need of updating!

Yesterday, Jeff met 2 Production Crew Members, along with 1 Design Specialist at the property.

He learned we are one of 3 properties that were chosen and whose sellers agreed to contract terms for a possible future TV shoot in the upcoming weeks.

The intricate detailed measurements, photos, and inspection efforts performed by this skilled and knowledgeable group was something to behold! They were in the home for over 2 and a half hours!

So, keep your fingers crossed, as we will know more in the next 4 to 6 weeks, we will keep you posted.

While visiting with the crew Jeff learned from them that over a Million viewers tune in to these episodes!

Even being considered for step one of this BIG opportunity has us thrilled!

Thanks HGTV for coming to Indiana - The Hoosier Hospitality State !

We WELCOME Your return :)

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

We are Your Local Experts for NW Indiana Real Estate.

Call or email us for a RELOCATION Package Today !

Jeff & Grace Safrin REALTORS - "Spouses Selling Houses' TM

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

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

Sincerely,

Jeff & Grace Safrin, Broker / Owners

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate

13 Lincolnway Suite # 203

Valparaiso, IN 46383

Office # 219-309-9930

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

Independently Owned & Operated

Visit our various Social Media Sites:

New on Market - Ranch Home For Sale in Eagle Ridge Neighborhood - Valparaiso, IN Liberty Township

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:56:42 -0500

This weekend, we just listed a beautiful ranch home for sale in Valpo zipcode 46385.

Liberty Township in Valparaiso Indiana is located on the north side of town.

This home is located in phase II of Eagle Ridge Subdivision off Route 6.

Located between Valparaiso and Chesterton this Duneland area development in Porter County provides easy access

to Indiana Dunes National Lake shore, South Shore Train Station for Chicago-land Commute and Indiana Toll road

and expressways nearby for an hour drive to The LOOP Downtown.

A new hospital is being built nearby (estimated completion late 2012 off IN SR 49 ).

Enjoy the music video tour and give us a call to make an appointment to see this beautiful 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.

Sincerely,

Jeff & Grace Safrin, Broker / Owners

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate

13 Lincolnway Suite # 203

Valparaiso, IN 46383

Office # 219-309-9930

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

Independently Owned & Operated

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Valparaiso Indiana Liberty Township Home For Sale Subject To Lenders Approval of a Short Sale

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:50:17 -0500

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

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

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

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

Sincerely,

Jeff & Grace Safrin, Broker / Owners

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate

13 Lincolnway Suite # 203

Valparaiso, IN 46383

Office # 219-309-9930

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

Independently Owned & Operated

Visit our various Social Media Sites:

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

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 14:00:32 -0500

Award Winning Schools and a great Local Hospital are 2 top reasons Munster, IN is so desirable if you are relocating to Northwest Indiana!

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

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

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

Sincerely,

Jeff & Grace Safrin REALTORS "Spouses Selling Houses"TM

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

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

Visit our website for more HOMES or Land For Sale

along with many other informative links

and client's testimonials!

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

Sincerely,

Jeff & Grace Safrin, Broker / Owners

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate

13 Lincolnway Suite # 203

Valparaiso, IN 46383

Office # 219-309-9930

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

Independently Owned & Operated

Visit our various Social Media Sites:

Munster Indiana All Brick Half Duplex For Sale by F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:43:01 -0500

We've blogged about living in the town of Munster, IN 46321 before.

Recently, we listed for sale a Brick 1/2 Duplex Home - 2 story with finished basement and detached 2.5 Car Garage on a mature tree-lined street close to schools, parks, Community Hospital, and major roads for ease of commute to Chicago-land.

There is still a downpayment assistance program in Indiana for 1st time homebuyers offered by IHCDA.IN.GOV

With Low Property Taxes, Great Location and Affordable price-> this Home is worth careful consideration!

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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.

Sincerely,

Jeff & Grace Safrin, Broker / Owners

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate

13 Lincolnway Suite # 203

Valparaiso, IN 46383

Office # 219-309-9930

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

Independently Owned & Operated

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Determining The Value of Your Northwest Indiana Home

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:59:22 -0500

The MARKET Determines the Price!

Key elements affect the Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) that a REALTOR performs prior to listing your property for sale using SOLD similar properties in your neighborhood or area.

Location
Size of Home and Property (Land)
Condition
Characteristics and Features
Improvements

The basis for valuation, however, is not what the seller thinks they "need" or "want" and not what the buyer even offers!

The APPRAISER (ordered by the Buyers lender)determines the value based on recent SOLD area comps of similar homes. Your Home must appraise at or above purchase price stated in the contract for the loan to close escrow.

The Market Determines the Price.

This past year we've experienced real estate closings in which the sellers who purchased their homes at the peak of the Real Estate Market several years back actually had to bring money to closing!

We continue to see some sellers upside down on equity in their home needing to "sell short" or list their home for sale subject to their lenders approval of a short sale.

Real Estate is a Local Business and not every market area has been affected the same way.

If you would like a complimentary CMA,

Determining the Value of Your Northwest Indiana Home Talk To Tucker-Indiana's Real Estate Leader

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

Sincerely,

Jeff & Grace Safrin, Broker / Owners

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate

13 Lincolnway Suite # 203

Valparaiso, IN 46383

Office # 219-309-9930

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

Independently Owned & Operated

Visit our various Social Media Sites:

Marcella's Pizzeria & Restaurant in Wheatfield, Indiana is A MUST Dining Spot for Jasper County Residents and Visitors!

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:09:07 -0400

Marcella's Pizzeria Inc.

located @ 3854 West State Road 10 in Wheatfield, IN 46392

across from KV High School,

in a strip mall is a restaurant our Buyer Agent, (nearby resident in DeMotte, IN)

told us about.

So we had to stop in for a bite to eat after

Closing on a Home we Sold in nearby Whispering Woods Estates.

With friendly service, early bird specials (weekdays before 5:30 pm), and a generous menu for eat-in or take out at very reasonable prices - this place is definitely a REPEAT on our list :)

Known for the famous Marcella's Garlic Rolls - fresh pizza dough is baked into round rolls drenched with fresh garlic and olive oil brought warm from the oven to your table to start you out!

Another specialty dish = Karen's Pasta - (named after one of the owners) consists of Fettuccine noodles, fresh spinach, tomatoes and garlic, tossed with bacon and garlic shrimp in a creamy homemade Alfredo sauce=yummy:)

The Menu offers much diversity...In Appetizers, Salads, Several Homemade Soups, Sandwiches, Desserts, Thin Crust, Deep Dish and Specialty Pizza's (including Chicago Style :) along with BBQ Ribs, Prime Rib and other Pasta Dishes!

Perhaps one of Jasper County's Best Kept Secrets - Marcella's (named after the owners Mom) is now one of our favorite Local Dining Spots in Northwest Indiana.

Buon Appetito!

Jeff & Grace Safrin REALTORS - "Spouses Selling Houses' TM

F.C. Tucker Realty

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

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

We are Your Local Expertsfor NW Indiana Real Estate.

Call or email us for a RELOCATION Package Today

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

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

Sincerely,

Jeff & Grace Safrin, Broker / Owners

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate

13 Lincolnway Suite # 203

Valparaiso, IN 46383

Office # 219-309-9930

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

Independently Owned & Operated

Visit our various Social Media Sites:

DeMotte, Indiana Home - Jeff & Grace Safrin of F.C.Tucker Realty Found The Buyers!

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:12:06 -0400

Finding a Home for Clients who just accepted an offer on their current property, so that they only have to Move once, is our Specialty!

Many of our Sellers (we represent them in Listing their Home to Sell ) become our Buyers in their next MOVE UP Home purchase!

Recently, a couple who had gone through house hunting galore, were referred to us by another Real Estate Professional. Since moving several hundred miles away, this BROKER could not see driving back & forth to show them properties. We appreciate referrals from our Peers in the Business!

Unfortunately, these clients had previously lost a few homes by Contingencies that expired because their home did not sell with previous agents.

Thank God, our experience with them was different :)

After an accepted offer on their property, we emailed them many homes they had not even found themselves searching on our Multiple Listing Service.

They next spent a day driving by these new neighborhoods and homes and narrowed their choices down to 5 or so, which we showed them the very next day as time was of the essence!

The first offer we wrote died ( sellers remorse.... the home was withdrawn off the Market ).

Back to the drawing board, we scheduled a showing on a home they had crossed off their list previously due to perception that there was not enough land with the property?

We arrived early and the Sellers greeted us ( no Lock box ) .

Upon showing our Buyers this property (2 Acre parcel) with plenty of room to add future amenities our clients had in mind, we wrote an offer subject to investigating restrictive covenants.

In less than a month, our clients closed on their old home and new home in one day :)

REALTORS FIND PEOPLE

HOME SWEET HOMES :)

We will even help you fully enjoy the Final Walk through prior to Closing by helping test out the Swing:)

This is just one in a series of Posts For Localism By Jeff & Grace Safrin, F.C. Tucker Realty, Serving Northwest Indiana...on HOMES SOLD IN A MARKET THAT's NOT SUPPOSED TO BE GOOD....

Other Posts in this series are:

You Can ...Put it on The Board - Another NorthWest Indiana HOME SOLD By The Safrin's

13 weeks to Complete a SHORT SALE that almost didn't Close - Lessons Learned

Our Sellers Become Our Buyers!

Safrin's Found The Buyers For This La Porte Indiana Home

Listed AND Sold By The Safrin's - Home and Farm LAND in Northwest Indiana.

Cash Buyers Are Coming Out to BUY REAL ESTATE !

Valparaiso, IN - First Time Homebuyers are out in a Market that's not supposed to be good :)

Reverse Offers in Real Estate - A Paradigm Shift for the Northwest Indiana Market !

Who is NEXT ? Referrals come from asking !

1st BORN, 2nd Wife, 3rd REALTOR...

Tri-Omino Effect on Closing with 3 peat Clients! Another VALPARAISO HOME SOLD by The Safrin's in a Market That's Not Supposed To Be Good !

IN A MARKET THAT'S NOT SUPPOSED TO BE GOOD, Jeff & Grace Safrin Found the Buyer For This Valparaiso, IN Greenfield Creek Home - Why Did it Sell ?

A Step on the Path To Successful Real Estate Transactions...

Jeff & Grace Safrin REALTORS - "Spouses Selling Houses' TM

F.C. Tucker Realty

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

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

We are Your Local Expertsfor NW Indiana Real Estate.

Call or email us for a RELOCATION Package Today

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F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate

13 Lincolnway Suite # 203

Valparaiso, IN 46383

Office # 219-309-9930

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

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