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Perched on a scenic cul de sac lot with a creek and stocked Pond in the backyard…. this custom built home has many amenities, not to mention it is steps from  Flint Lake (great fishing) and comes with it’s own boat dock (only 1 of 8 available – they are in demand – you can sell to one of your new neighbors in WOODMERE if you wish:)

Valparaiso, Indiana’s north side (center township) is very convenient to major roads like the Indiana Tollroad or I 94 expressway or the South Shore Train Stop for a Chicago-land commute.

With the new 80,000  SF YMCA and gourmet restaurants and town only minutes away – this is an ideally located development which also has it’s own community tennis courts and walkway to the Lake and public deck for fishing!

This home’s Home Theater Room in the finished basement includes top line Runco projector system and a Lutron Mood Lighting System and Remote control Power Rise Levelor Blinds, not to mention a full kitchenette and beautiful wet bar making entertaining a crowd easy!

With 4383 Finished square feet of living space on a 0.262 acre lot with very little lawn maintenance – this home is worth your careful consideration as it is PRICED BELOW ASSESSED VALUE - enjoy the photo slide show and info and give us a call to set up a private showing of this lovely property!

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Elegant Spacious Home, Scenic Setting, Boat Dock too – price below assesed value!

Overview Maps Photos Features Description Neighborhood Market Stats

$338,000 Single Family Home For Sale Main Features 4 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 1 Unit Interior: 4383 sqft Lot: 0.26 acre(s) Location 1804 Woodmere Drive 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 Spacious Home w/Inground Pool on 9+ Acres w/Stocked Pond & 3 Barns! Elegant Spacious Home, Scenic Setting, Boat Dock too – price below assesed value! Great Starter Ranch Home Affordable Portage Tri-level on 2 Lots Custom Home + Retreat Like Setting Subscribe to our listing feed

See more Valparaiso, IN real estate for sale

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The “State of Real Estate” in Indiana is improving…. Here is a video with Market Statistics from Jim Litten – President of F.C.Tucker Co. Indiana’s largest Real Estate Firm with->

F.C.Tucker  Statistics

- 45 Offices

- Over 1300 Sales Associates

- Over $2.1 Billion Sold in 2009

- 14,294 Families Represented in 2009

- 10,489 New Listings in 2009

- 10th Largest Regional Brand in America

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Spring is in the air and the snow is melting in NW Indiana…

Here are some seasonal photos (Spring & Summer) of a property we have listed for sale @

5232  N Colsen Ct,  New Carlisle, IN  46552

4000+SF Hillside Ranch on 4 + Acres of Retreat Like Setting La Porte County, IN. Near(20 min)South Bend & Lake Michigan.Commute to Chicago by South Shore Train.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.20×40 Heated Inground Pool+Solar Cover+Robot Vacuum.30×48 Pole Barn,Shed,Inground Sprinklers,Meticulous Landscape.NEW CARPETING THROUGHOUT.

Seller pays $4000.towards your closing costs w/full offer!

We’ve been blessed to have started off the New Year 2010 with sales of our listed properties in NW Indiana in Lake, Porter, and La Porte Counties and have more pending real estate closings as well.

Ironically, we still get calls from prospective buyers wanting to see homes that have accepted offers or are SOLD already ?! 

We suggest writing Back-up offers on some of these, but rather than experience the pain of regret for not acting sooner….consider our professional services to list and market your property to sell during this PRIME TIME ->

Time is running out for  $ 8.000 1st Time Home Buyer tax credit needing a offer in place by April 30th, 2010 or for move up / downsizing opportunities for existing home owners to take advantage of the $6500 tax credit!

We’ve been blessed to have served many wonderful people in NW Indiana over the past decade and are grateful for the repeat business and referrals from past clients as well.

Our website has had a Testimonial page for years with letters from clients who gave us permission to share their story ….each situation being unique and just as varied as every home we help sell or buy

Yesterday, after a real estate closing with repeat clients 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.

Thanks Kindly to Tom and Shannon for taking a few moments to endorse our services:)

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This lovingly updated & spacious Home In Valparaiso Indiana’s  Liberty Township location sits on 0.68 wooded acres and is conveniently located  to major roads for ease of commute to Chicago-land.

Large Pole Barn that has a concrete floor and heat and water comes in handy for the hobbyist or auto enthusiast.

Talk to Jeff & Grace Safrin to schedule an appointment with advance notice to view this property for sale.

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Liberty Township in Valpo, Spacious Updated home + Pole Barn

Overview Maps Photos Features Description Market Stats

$224,791 Single Family Home For Sale Main Features 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 1 Unit Interior: 3005 sqft Lot: 0.68 acre(s) Location 791 N Calumet Avenue 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 !st Team Real Estate

Our recent listings Liberty Township in Valpo, Spacious Updated home + Pole Barn 2 Homes in 1 Related Living or Extended Family accomodated here ! Spacious Home on 2 Lots Affordable Portage Tri-level on 2 Lots Best Value in Autumn Creek + Seller Assists w/Closing Costs. Subscribe to our listing feed

See more Valparaiso, IN real estate for sale

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Typically, we take a vacation around the winter season in NW Indiana because activity on listing and selling real estate USED TO slow down somewhat.

Not anymore

Over the past couple weeks we’ve been blessed to assign relocation clients to each one of our experienced agents! Many Job Transfers and/or Corporate Buyouts to help employees move, happen regardless of season!

Even while taking a few days R & R in Florida, our corporate office called us with more potential client referrals looking to either buy or sell a home in Northwest Indiana.

Relocation referrals are a benefit of being a F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate agent, and they are distributed in sequence one by one right down the list of agents on board with us (unless an agent is requested by name).

The volume of referrals comes from being a member of the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World

If you are an experienced professional REALTOR looking for a change in 2010 and enjoy relocation clients, call Jeff or Grace for a confidential interview to see if our Virtual Real Estate Brokerage Model is something that would interest you.

Top 10 Reasons to List Your Home For Sale using the Professional Services of “Spouses Selling Houses” TM…

1) Satisfied Clients

Our proven record of providing clients with the best possible service speaks for itself. Please feel free to read our many client Testimonials @ www.safrin.net

2) Straight Talk

We don’t tell clients what they want to hear if it’s not reality. Last year we turned down as many Listings as we SOLD. In this market, there is a difference between wanting to SELL or wanting to STAY. We work collaboratively with those who are willing to listen to professional suggestions.

3) WYSIWYG - What You See Is What You Get

No Gatekeepers – We answer our own phone calls and give personalized service throughout all phases of your Real Estate Transaction.. No unlicensed personnel or assistants taking your calls, messages or handling the file of one of your life’s biggest investments!

4) Technology

The REAL ESTATE Business is changing. We strive to continually improve our knowledge and keep up with an assertive Internet Marketing Plan and the use of : Social Media Like Twitter, Facebook, Linked-IN, Blogs, SEO, Syndication, Google Ranking, Data tracking- i.e. IP visits/key word analysis.

5) Communication & Follow Up

Having two licensed Real Estate Brokers working for you is an advantage. We place value on keeping our Clients informed.

6) Thinking Outside the Box

In Today’s Challenging Real Estate Market, we have been recognized nationally for our use of innovative strategies to help sellers achieve their goals of Relocation. To read more about this search Google :” Safrin + Reverse Offer “. or read about our successful Short Sale Strategies-> click here

7) Pre-qualify All Buyers we work with

Since day one – we have had this policy! In today’s tight lending environment, it is more important than ever not to waste your time (or ours) by determining ready, willing, and able buyers prior to scheduling a showing on your property.

Value of a Certified Residential Specialist.

Only 4% of REALTORS nationwide have achieved this designation. Not only is extra education a requirement, but proof of a threshold number of successfully closed transactions in a certain time parameter. Grace Safrin is a CRS – read why this makes a difference in marketing your property to sell @ http://www.crs.com/msite/6613688

9) Value of a Top Producer

Title of 1^stVice President of Residential Sales and Life Member of Presidents Club ( our company’s highest honor) is achieved by a disciplined, results oriented work ethic. Jeff Safrin is a consistent top producer both in NW Indiana and statewide.

10) The Power of F.C. Tucker

Founded in 1918 on the “Golden Rule” philosophy, this 3^rd generation family-owned business is the largest and most successful real estate company in the State of Indiana, representing more buyers and sellers than any other company statewide.

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Thanks for stopping by and reading our Northwest Indiana Real Estate Blog!

Sincerely,

Jeff & Grace Safrin – “Spouses Selling Houses” TM

Real Estate Broker/ Owners of F.C. Tucker 1st Team Real Estate-Independently Owned & Operated

Valparaiso residents serving Lake, Porter, La Porte, Counties in NW Indiana.