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It's been all over the news the last few days - many US Troops are coming home from IRAQ.

We are very thankful for their service during this long war!

Veterans Returning From IRAQ this Year still qualify for the $8000. 1st time Home Buyer Tax Credit

according to REALTOR.org

"Military Personnel Overseas May Still Be Eligible for Tax Credit"

"As part of the Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit passed on November 6, 2006, military personnel and certain federal employees serving outside the United States may still be eligible for a tax credit of up to $8,000. Although the Home Buyer Tax The credit is being made available to eligible military personnel and federal employees who:

• purchases or enters into a binding contract to purchase, a principal residence on or before April 30, 2011; and closes on or before June 30, 2011. "
• For additional information about obtaining this credit, please consult the IRS's new release on the Home Buyer Tax Credit for Military Personnel. 

Welcome Home Veterans!

If we can help you find a home in Northwest Indiana, give us a call

Porter Cove – Great bedroom community for Chicago-land commute in NW Indiana!

We’ve blogged about the quaint town of Porter, IN 46304 before.

 Located in Porter County, this Duneland Community is close to Lake Michigan’s Scenic Indiana  

Dunes National Lakeshore! Conveniently located by IN tollroad, expressway or South Shore Train to

Chicago, yet with lower cost of housing and reasonable property & sales taxes, the Town of Porter is worth careful consideration for your next MOVE or RELOCATION plans.

Porter Cove is a development of newer homes in the Town of Porter. You can see more photos of this development by clicking on this link to their Facebook page.

With biking/walking Trails and Golf nearby, this development has public recreational ammenities close by without the cost of expensive HOA dues!

Award winning Duneland School district is another plus!

Recently we listed an affordable, Immaculate home for sale in Porter Cove. Enjoy the hi-res music video and then give us a call to schedule a private showing of this beautiful property.

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

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

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

 Greetings   from   Jeff & Grace Safrin

Just a note to share exciting news with you!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sincerely,

Jeff & Grace

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

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate

13 Lincolnway, Suite # 203

Valparaiso, IN   46383

219-309-9930

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

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

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

Recently, we Listed and SOLD a home in Valparaiso, IN and received 3 offers to purchase out of  a dozen showing appointments in the 1st 19 days the home was on the Market!

Many times, when we take a listing in NW Indiana (we service Lake, Porter & La Porte Counties), we are asked by our clients when will they get feedback from any showings?

We always answer the same way : The Best Showing Reports Are Offers!

When you schedule an appointment with us to Tour Your Home for a 1st hand view of it’s condition, as Professional Real Estate Brokers with combined designations of CRS (Grace Safrin) and SFR (Jeff Safrin) , we do our homework beforehand and pull neighborhood Active and Sold com parables and an MLS Fannie Mae Market Condition Report.

So the price range we suggest is based on fact and the 10 Commandments For House Staging we provide along with other suggestions is based on direct observation of Your Home plus experience with knowing what buyers like after hearing from hundreds of them firsthand in over a decade of working in this field.

This information we provide to you at the listing appointment is your 1st showing Feedback…  from us… the people you picked to sign an Exclusive Listing Agreement to represent you by bringing a ready, willing and able buyer to your property by our many marketing efforts.

Other future showing reports come from Agents whose vested interest (Exclusive Agreement) is with someone else:)

Part of our marketing plan needs seller cooperation. Case in point, the home above that had 3 offers and over a dozen showings in just the 1st 19 days on the market, the sellers cooperated by implementing everything we suggested!

In this case, the sellers were kept busy with either countering, rejecting or accepting an offer rather than wondering about feedback from a showing.

Yes, we do relay feedback that we get from cooperating agents. It’s quite easy nowadays, everything is electronic! Both our Lockbox and Showing Assist Scheduler online has auto-reminder emails they send to each agent to simply click “reply” with their mouse or cell phone to give a feedback response immediately, or the next day.

Yet, we still believe the bottom line that the best showing report/feedback is an offer!

Just Listed  : Valparaiso, IN Real Estate For Sale Priced Below Assessed Value – Why Pay Rent?  when this 2 story end unit Condo/Townhome located conveniently in town in the Earthstone Development is within walking distance of Shopping, Restaurants, and Parks! Check out the walking score of this property here -> map

This move in ready (freshly painted and all new pergo wood flooring and new carpet throughout) home is worth your careful consideration.

Seller assisted financing also….Seller will pay up to $2000. towards buyers closing costs or pre-paids allowable by lender with a full price accepted offer.

With low taxes and your lawn care and snow removal included in your monthly dues ( not to mention recycle and gabage pickup plus exterior maintenace and insurance) isn’t it time to simplify your life and live affordably here!

Priced $25 K less than another similar unit in this same development =this is worth your careful consideration!!!

Check out the photo slide show and community information link below and then give us a call to schedule a private showing….

did we mention this unit has a full basement too!

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Why Rent? 1700+SF 2 Story w/Basement & carport in Town Valpo!

Overview Maps Photos Features Description Neighborhood Market Stats

$102,000 Condominium For Sale Main Features 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom 1 Partial Bathroom 1 Unit Lot: 1,767 sqft Location 1711 Earthstone Valparaiso, IN 46383

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Jeff & Grace Safrin F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate (219) 309-9930 safrin@jorsm.com http://www.safrin.net Listed by: Jeff Safrin of F.C.tucker 1st Team Real Estate

Our recent listings Corner 4 Unit Close to Downtown Valpo! Why Rent? 1700+SF 2 Story w/Basement & carport in Town Valpo! Look No More – This Bungalow will surprise you! Great In Town VALPO Location + Newer Home too! Related Living Possible here !   Subscribe to our listing feed

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OverviewMaps Photos Features Description Neighborhood Market Stats

$102,000 Condominium For Sale Main Features 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom 1 Partial Bathroom 1 Unit Lot: 1,767 sqft Location 1711 Earthstone Valparaiso, IN 46383

 

Jeff & Grace Safrin F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate (219) 309-9930 safrin@jorsm.com http://www.safrin.net Listed by: Jeff Safrin of F.C.tucker 1st Team Real Estate

Our recent listings Why Rent? 1700+SF 2 Story w/Basement & carport in Town Valpo! Look No More – This Bungalow will surprise you! Great In Town VALPO Location + Newer Home too! Related Living Possible here ! 2 Homes in 1 Related Living or Extended Family accomodated here !   Subscribe to our listing feed

See more Valparaiso, IN real estate for sale

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

 Sincerely,

Jeff & Grace Safrin,  Broker / Owners

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

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

           

Why Rent? 1700+SF 2 Story w/Basement & carport in Town Valpo!

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New Listing Great in Town Location in Valparaiso, IN 46383 Newer Home For Sale in an Established Neighborhood.

This Center Township Property is part of the Award Winning Valparaiso School System.

Being able to walk to the local library, nearby parks or the main street downtown with it’s coffee houses, restaurants, ice cream parlors, businesses and shopping,is awesome!

If you are looking to find a walkable place to live check out the walking score- click here-> of this home for sale @ 406 Greenwich St. in Valparaiso, IN 46383 and see all the nearby businesses and attractions!

This newer home built in 1999 is priced well below assessed value and worth your careful consideration!

Enjoy the photo slide show and click on the information links to learn more about this home and the community and map location, then give us a call to schedule your private showing @ 219-405-1232.

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Great In Town VALPO Location + Newer Home too!

Overview Maps Photos Features Description Neighborhood Market Stats

$208,900 Single Family Home For Sale Main Features 4 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 1 Partial Bathroom 1 Unit Interior: 2640 sqft Lot: 7,128 sqft Location 406 Greenwich St. Valparaiso, IN 46383

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Jeff & Grace Safrin F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate (219) 309-9930 safrin@jorsm.com http://www.safrin.net Listed by: Jeff safrin of F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate

Our recent listings Great In Town VALPO Location + Newer Home too! Honey Stop The Car ! Corner 4 Unit Close to Downtown Valpo! Why Rent? 1700+SF 2 Story w/Basement & carport in Town Valpo! Look No More – This Bungalow will surprise you! Subscribe to our listing feed

See more Valparaiso, IN real estate for sale

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Northwest Indiana Housing market is Improving -

Real Estate is a Local Business

We received an email today alerting us that

Jeff Safrin, SFR, Real Estate Broker, Owner

was quoted in this mornings local paper:

Click highlighted link below to read the full article….

Google News Alert for: jeff safrin

   We had a very snowy February here in NW Indiana!  Despite the winter weather conditions, we were blessed to be busy listing and selling properties and working with re-locating buyers in Lake, Porter and La Porte Counties and so have our experienced REALTORS @ F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate.

If you are considering Buying or Selling a Home or Land in Northwest Indiana, give one of our experienced professionals a call!

Check out this New Listing For Sale in Hammond, Indiana 46323 – a Brick Ranch Home with Finished Basement that could acomodate your extended family or related living as it has 2 kitchens, plus bathrooms, living areas and bedrooms on each level! Priced Below Assessed Value – this home is worth your careful consideration!

We’ve blogged about living in Hammond, Indiana before. With it’s close proximity to Chicago-land by expressway or south shore train.

The City of Hammond, IN offers it’s residents children the opportunity for a full ride college scholarship read about the specifics of the College Bound Scholarship Program Here and enjoy the photo slide show below of this affordable and spacious home - click the links for more info and details and then give us a call to schedule your private showing of this property.

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Related Living Possible here !

Overview Maps Photos Features Description Neighborhood Market Stats

$139,900 Single Family Home For Sale Main Features 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms Interior: 2472 sqft Lot: 0.14 acre(s) Location 7028 Olcott Ave. Hammond, IN 46323

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Jeff & Grace Safrin F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate (219) 309-9930 safrin@jorsm.com http://www.safrin.net Listed by: Jeff Safrin of F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate

Our recent listings Related Living Possible here ! 2 Homes in 1 Related Living or Extended Family accomodated here ! Affordable Portage Tri-level on 2 Lots Look No More – This Bungalow will surprise you! Spacious Home w/Inground Pool on 9+ Acres w/Stocked Pond & 3 Barns! Subscribe to our listing feed

See more Hammond, IN real estate for sale