Archive for the ‘NW Indiana’ Category

After several years of experience in Listing and Selling Properties in Northwest Indiana Subject To Lenders Approval of Short Sale, Jeff Safrin, Real Estate Broker/Owner of F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate completed the National Association Of REALTORS requirements for the SFR - Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource Certification Designation.

Every Short Sale is not the same - 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..).

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.

Our best  resource 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 is the recommendation of our past clients or  attorneys who have worked with us during this specific type of real estate transaction.

References available upon request.

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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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Over the years, Jeff & I have been blessed to come to know many fine officers on the Valparaiso, Indiana Police Department 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. We are thankful 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!

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FROM THE
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DEPARTMENT

Citizens Police Academy Information

Applications Being Accepted for the Citizens Police Academy

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.

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.

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 355 S Washington St or online at www.valparaisopolice.org. Applications must be returned to the department by Wednesday March 31st.

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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!

As Real Estate Brokers & Owners of one of  F.C Tucker Company Real Estate affiliate offices in Indiana, we now travel to Indianapolis from our hometown of Valparaiso about once a month for various meetings, events or an occasional speaking engagement.

It has been our personal observation in the last 6 months, that more and more Wind Energy Turbine’s grace the farmland and landscape along Interstate 65 from Northwest Indiana south to Indianapolis.

Wind Energy in Indiana is becoming a growing business!

If you are interested in large vacant land parcels for sale in Northwest Indiana to develop GREEN wind energy business – give us a call to help you find the farm or parcel that suits your budget and needs.

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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With Easy access to both the Indiana Toll road or Interstate I 94, not to mention the South Shore Train…Portage, Indiana has affordable housing options and yet is within commuting distance to Chicago-land.

Some of our favorite places to shop & eat are in Portage

Once Jeff made a date out of taking me to Bass Pro Shop – we spent a few hours in there getting ready for fishing season on our neighborhood Lake, then had dinner in their World Famous Islamorada Fish Company restaurant

When we are out early morning showing homes in Porter County, our favorite breakfast spot is

Egg on Your Face

With close proximity to the Scenic Indiana Dunes & Lake Michigan Marina’s…the city of Portage is growing fast and worth your careful consideration when looking for a place to call home in Northwest Indiana.

If we can help you find a home in Portage, Indiana that suits your families needs and budget, give us a call @ 219-405-1232.

We can show you any property you find on the internet, regardless of which real estate company has the sign in the yard

Click Here for a Virtual TOUR of a recent new listing for sale in Portage, IN – subject to Lender Approval of Short Sale.

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

Sincerely,

Jeff & Grace Safrin Broker / Owners

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

Serving Northwest Indiana – > Lake County, Porter County, La Porte County, Starke County.

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

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the shot valpo buzzer beater

It’s March. and anything can happen….March Madness they call it

Especially if you live in Indiana and are a college basketball fan!

We’ve blogged about  the fun attending local area basketball events in the winter season each year – family fun for all ages!

Our hometown of VALPO is know for a famous shot during march madness that got them to the sweet 16 once!

“The Shot” is seen each year on CBS during “March Madness” and is considered one of the top moments in NCAA history.

Come out and see the game tomorrow – buy tickets online here or at the door!

The Indiana Association of REALTORS has a great website called Indiana Is Home.

There is a collection of Market Data Reports with Statistics on home Sales in Indiana by County updated monthly

Here is a link to January 2009 vs. January 2010 Existing Single Family Residential Home Sales