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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!

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$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

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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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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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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

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

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$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

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Located between  Rogers Lakewood Park and Bicentennial Park in Valparaiso, IN is a small development of Townhome Duplexes called The Cottages.  (Click on map link below the photo slide show).

This convenient location conducive to nature trails and yet just a few miles from major roads makes this new listing desirable location + affordable for those who can see the opportunity and have patience. Located close enough for commute to Chicago by I 90 Toll-road or I 94 Expressway or South Shore Train or Local BUS, this may be worth your careful consideration.

The sale of this property is subject to the lenders approval of a short sale.

To read More about Short Sales Check out these previous BLOGS about our previous experiences in getting them done and then give us a call with your questions or to schedule a private showing with advance notice please.

Short Sales are Not a Game.

Some Short Sales in Northwest Indiana Real Estate Are Getting Done Quicker & Easier !
Indiana HomeOwner’s facing Short Sale – A New Law that may help!

Short Sale tips that Helped us.

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Opportunity Knocks – Great Location for this newer 1/2 Duplex in Valpo

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$154,000 Townhouse For Sale Main Features 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 1 Partial Bathroom 1 Unit Interior: 1562 sqft Lot: 00 sqft Location 351 Cottage View Terrace 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 Opportunity Knocks – Great Location for this newer 1/2 Duplex in Valpo Fixer Upper Sold As Is Corner 4 Unit Close to Downtown Valpo! Look No More – This Bungalow will surprise you! Subject to Short Sale Approval Subscribe to our listing feed

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With the 1st Time Home Buyer Tax Credit deadline for accepted Real Estate Purchase Contracts being 4/30/10, NOW is a good time to buy a home in Northwest Indiana!

Here are NW Indiana Homes For Sale that offer Seller Assisted Financing - Seller will pay Buyers Closing Costs or pre-paids allowable by lender with a full price accepted offer*

Lake County Indiana Home For Sale in Griffith, 46319 – Seller helps with  Buyers Closing Costs ->

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Porter County, Indiana Home For Sale in Portage, 46368 – Seller helps pay Buyers Closing Costs ->

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La Porte County, Indiana Home For Sale, 46350 – Seller helps pay Buyers Closing Costs ->

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For an appointment to see any of these properties – don’t hesitate to give us or one of our experienced professionals @ F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate a call.

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.