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

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

God Bless The Men & Women of Our Armed ForcesWe 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

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

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Gino’s Steakhouse in Merrillville, IN 46410 – Northwest Indiana’s best of the Region Award winner is also a Favorite of Ours!

Gino's Steakhouse in Merrillville, IN 46410 Gino’s Steakhouse in Merrillville, IN 46410 – Northwest Indiana’s best of the Region Award winner is also a personal Favorite of Ours!

 Many times clients relocating to NW Indiana ask us, Where is a good place to eat?

Although there are many good restaurants in Northwest Indiana, our favorite steakhouse is Gino’s in Merrillville, IN Gino's Steakhouse in Merrillville, IN 46410

Conveniently located off I65 and US 30 interchange, right near the Star Plaza Theatre and a short drive from a day of shopping at Westfield Southlake Mall. Gino’s location is convenient for either a special occasion or a quick last minute quality lunch or dinner.

 

Click here for Google Map and Street View->Fabulous Marinated Peppers are their Complimentary Appetizers!!Located at : 
600 E. 81st Ave.
Merrillville, IN 46410
Gino's is open daily at 11 am and have great lunch specials-> give them a call to make reservations:

                       

Phone: (219) 769-4466
Or stop in for a drink and some appetizers:) Gino's BarBon Ape-tit!

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

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Another Porter County, Indiana Short Sale SOLD = 90 days from for sale sign going up to signing the closing documents.

nother NW Indiana Short sale Listed By F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate and SOLD Recently we SOLD a home In Porter County, IN  that we listed subject to lenders approval of a short sale.

Short sales are not a game.

There were back up offers on the property.

The Buyers with the 1st offer submitted were savvy enough to do ALL of their due diligence according to the contract terms and conditions mutually agreed upon BEFORE the short sale was approved.

Short sales are bittersweet.

We have become much more select at which sellers we will work with to list an Indiana  short sale property and which buyers we will work with to show a Northwest Indiana short sale property.

Extensive interviewing goes into the decision process so we have the best chances of getting deals done! 

Uncooperative sellers or fickle buyers only make for experiences which will be passed along to friends and relatives who become “experts” in their own mind, because of “stories”  they have heard :)

Hasty and sweeping generalizations about short sales are, by definition, illogical.

We glady accept back-up offers on our Short sale listings -> Sale pending does not mean SOLD.

If you are considering buying a short sale, give us a call to discuss at lenght the risks of this non traditional type of Real estae transaction. Some Short sale Buyers are Missing the Boat so to speak. Or,  if you are behind on your mortgage payments give us a call to see if selling your home with your lenders approval of a short sale is an option to consider?

 SFR certified and have closed short sale listings in NW IndianaHAFA or not, EQUATOR system or not.

Here are some Northwest Indiana Short sale properties we have SOLD as well as some of our insights to working to get short sale deals done:

please click on the link to read the story behind each of these successes.

Northwest Indiana Short sale SOLD 18 days http://activerain.com/blogsview/206925/sold-by-the-safrin-s-successful-short-sale-2262-vermillion-st-lake-station-in-46405-northwest-in-priced-to-sell-with-alittle-tlc-spacious-corner-home-big-fenced-yard

Lake County Indiana Short sale Sold 19 days on market http://activerain.com/blogsview/1420474/lake-county-indiana-short-sale-sold-in-26-days-from-for-sale-sign-up-to-signing-the-closing-documents

Portage Indiana Short Sale SOLD 81 days total http://activerain.com/blogsview/1296437/some-short-sales-in-northwest-indiana-real-estate-are-getting-done-quicker-easier

la Porte Indiana Short sale Sold 60 days from receipt of offer http://activerain.com/blogsview/1722094/just-sold-la-pore-county-in-short-sale-closed-before-the-june-3oth-1st-time-home-buyer-tax-credit-deadline-whew-

 Northwest Indiana Short sale SOLD By F.C. Tucker in 47 days on market http://activerain.com/blogsview/239193/Short-Sale-Tips-that-Helped-Us

Lake county Indiana Short sale SOLD - offer in only 2 days on market closed in 26! http://activerain.com/blogsview/1504566/some-nw-indiana-short-sales-are-closing-sooner-than-traditional-real-estate-transactions-

Valparaiso, IN 46385 Short sale Closed only 45 days on market in Aberdeen http://activerain.com/blogsview/861999/happy-new-year-for-indiana-homeowners-facing-short-sale-new-law-that-may-help

 Northwest indiana Short sale listed by f.C.tucker 1st Team Real estate and closed http://activerain.com/blogsview/588362/13-weeks-to-Complete

 http://activerain.com/blogsview/475656/Valparaiso-IN-Opportunity-Knock

Valparaiso, Indiana Short sale Sold 46383 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1593093/back-up-offer-closed-in-this-real-estate-market-anything-can-happen-we-encourage-our-sellers-to-keep-showing-their-property-

Valparaiso, IN  46383 short sale sold in less than 30 days from receipt of offer http://activerain.com/blogsview/520985/indiana-realtors-take-note-2008-legislation-you-should-be-aware-of-

 Jeff Safrin of F.C.Tucker Real estate Listed and SOLD this banked owned REO property when other agents did not and in 14 days on market http://activerain.com/blogsview/1349045/our-listings-of-reo-or-bank-owned-properties-for-sale-are-selling-quickly-in-nw-indiana-once-priced-right-and-ready-for-ma

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

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

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:

 The NEW F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate opened in Valparaiso, IN 46383 on 7/8/9 @ 10 amGreetings   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!

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

Call F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate to Sell Your Northwest Indiana property

 Homes Sold By F.C.Tucker 1st Team in Northwest Indiana

property SOLD by F.C Tucker 1st Team Real Estate in Northwest Indiana 

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real estate Serving Northwest Indiana found the Buyers 

Real Estate SOLD by F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate in NW Indiana

 Real Estate SOLD by F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate 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 @ 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

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Schererville, IN 46375 – For Sale – Ranch Home on Acre Wooded Lot – Sold As Is

Schererville, IN 46375 For Sale – Ranch Home on Acre Wooded Lot  – Fixer Upper – Sold as is.

 

The Northwest Indiana Town of Schererville is conveniently located in Lake County which borders the Illinois State Line, making a Chicagoland commute do-able!

 

This Ranch home (no basement) is perched on an ACRE wooded lot measuring  75 x 605.

With some TLC and finishes this would make a great starter home or for those looking to downsize and need the ease of one level living – this is worth your careful consideration.

Located just down the block from Homan Elementary School and close to downtown Schererville, shopping, restaurants, etc…

reasonable Property Taxes too!

Please allow ample time for attorney review / response to all offers. Call for more details or to schedule a private showing with advance notice please.

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Fixer Upper Sold As Is



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$124,999
Single Family Home
For Sale
Main Features
3 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
1 Unit
Interior: 1572 sqft
Lot: 1.04 acre(s)
Location
1514 Austin
Schererville, IN 46375
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Jeff & Grace Safrin

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

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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

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Crown Point, Indiana 46307 Home For Sale – Subject To Short Sale Approval

Crown Point, Indiana 46307 Home For Sale – Subject To Short Sale Approval

 

We listed this spacious Cape Cod Style home for sale, perched on a 1/4 acre Corner lot in the Wirtz Crown Heights Neighborhood of the City of Crown Point - Northwest Indiana.

Conveniently Located close to to major roads for commute, shopping, schools, and businesses, this affordable updated home with a full basement (finished) In Ross Township is worth your careful consideration.

xxx


Spacious Home, Corner Lot,Subject To Short Sale



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$161,000
Single Family Home
For Sale
Main Features
4 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
1 Unit
Interior: 3360 sqft
Lot: 0.24 acre(s)
Location
2240 W. 94th Place
Crown Point, IN 46307
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Jeff & Grace Safrin

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

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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

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Remember Memorial Day….

Remember Memorial Day….

Memorial Day is when we pause to give tribute and thanks to those who fought & gave their lives for the things we have.

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate serving NW Indiana Salutes our Veterans

God Bless Our Veterans!

 

From our Home to Yours – we at  F.C. Tucker 1st Team Real Estate serving NW Indiana wish you a Healthy &  Safe Memorial Day Weekend!

 

Ty Gammon ->

Neighborhood Matchmaker

 

Olga Kwolek ->

Hablo Espanol

 

Linda Littlejohn  ->

Real Estate Broker Associate

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

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80 West 84th Drive Merrillville, IN 46410 Vacant Land For Sale Zoned Commerical – Business District


Vacant Land Commercial Zoning- Great Location



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Music Slide Show of Property

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$299,999
Lots and Land
For Sale
Main Features
Lot: 0.74 acre(s)
Location
80 West 84th Drive
Merrillville, IN 46410

Jeff & Grace Safrin

Jeff & Grace Safrin

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate
(219) 309-9930
safrin@jorsm.com
http://www.safrin.net

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6319 Maryland Ave. Hammond, IN 46323 – Affordable Corner Ranch Home For Sale, Immediate Possession, Seller Helps Pay Closing Cost$


Great Starter Ranch Home



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$68,500
Single Family Home
For Sale
Main Features
3 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
1 Unit
Interior: 858 sqft
Lot: 0.13 acre(s)
Location
6319 Maryland
Hammond, IN 46323

Jeff & Grace Safrin

Jeff & Grace Safrin

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate
(219) 309-9930
safrin@jorsm.com
http://www.safrin.net

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7028 Olcott Hammond IN, 46323 Brick Ranch For Sale w/ Finished Basement – Related Living


Related Living Possible here !



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$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

Jeff & Grace Safrin

Jeff & Grace Safrin

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate
(219) 309-9930
safrin@jorsm.com
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