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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

If you are planning a move to Chesterton, Indiana located in Northwest Indiana’s County of Porter, did you know you will live about an hour from Chicago by Train ( South Shore Stop map ) or IN Toll road.

Chesterton is home to the world famous Wizard of Oz Festival held annually! We’ve blogged about the Town of Chesterton before.

With the scenic Indiana Dunes and Lake Michigan nearby, there is a wide range of housing options available from affordable to mid priced homes to gated Golf Communities/Country Club Settings!

We just listed a move in ready home with amenities galore in the award winning Dune-land School District.

Lower taxes, Affordable Homes, scenic recreation spots, yet big city culture nearby! Enjoy the best of both worlds by living here!

Check out the hi res music video below and give us a call if you are considering making Chesterton, IN your home sweet home!

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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!

Jeff and Grace Safrin of FC Tucker 1st Team was the best part of our home selling experience. 

 The use of the internet and the blogging to generate interest in the home we were selling is what decided it for us.  No other realtor or realty team offered that as part of their service. 

In today’s market and economy we were thrilled to see a realty team go beyond the traditional way to market the house. 

Communication between Jeff and Grace and us was constant.  We were always in the know either via phone or email.  Some days even by text! 

Jeff and Grace went above and beyond when our buyer’s lender started making waves at the last minute.  Jeff was all over it!  We were familiar with Jeff’s go to attitude, but our buyer hadn’t experienced his focus and determination.  Our buyer was extremely grateful for his actions and advice.  We are all pretty sure had it not been for his involvement our buyer’s loan would have fallen through. 

The old, traditional way of selling a home isn’t very effective in today’s market.  Jeff and Grace have reached beyond the traditional to make selling your home a successful event. 

We highly recommend Jeff and Grace Safrin of FC Tucker 1st Team.  Rest assured working with them is the best decision you will make when choosing a realtor to market and sell your home.
 
Kurt and Laura Boyle
Rolling Prairie, IN

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!

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.

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Spacious Home, Corner Lot,Subject To Short Sale

Overview Maps Photos Features Description Neighborhood Market Stats

$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 To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the “Like” button below:

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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, Corner Lot,Subject To Short Sale Fixer Upper Sold As Is Look No More – This Bungalow will surprise you! Best Value in Gated Community Subject To Short Sale Approval Subscribe to our listing feed

See more Crown Point, IN real estate for sale

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Please visit our YOU TUBE Video Channel = NorthwestINREALTORS

for Musical Home Tours of Properties For Sale in NW Indiana!

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate serving Lake County, Porter County and

La Porte County in Northwest Indiana.

Feel free to subscribe if you like, to be the 1st to see Music Home Video tours of our NEW Listings as they come on the market!

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.

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

Valparaiso, IN  Real Estate For Sale - Check out F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate’s NEW Listing @

2202 Worthington Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383 – Great Location in  Center Township with award winning schools and Low Property Taxes. We’ve blogged about our home town of Valpo before… this spacious home with a nice size yard is priced below both appraised and assessed value for your careful consideration! Check out the Description, Map, Photos & more…… then give us a call to schedule a private showing with advance notice please.

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Affordable & Spacious Home-VALPO in Town

Overview Maps Photos Features Description Neighborhood Market Stats

$174,499 Single Family Home For Sale Main Features 4 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 1 Partial Bathroom 1 Unit Interior: 2316 sqft Lot: 0.27 acre(s) Location 2202 Worthington Drive Valparaiso, IN 46383 To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the “Like” button below:

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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 Fixer Upper Sold As Is Look No More – This Bungalow will surprise you! Best Value in Gated Community Subject To Short Sale Approval Related Living Possible here ! Subscribe to our listing feed

See more Valparaiso, IN real estate for sale

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Built to last!

Magnificent Brick Residence in Valparaiso, IN exudes opulence w/9077 Total Square Ft.  perched on a high point (1.45 acre wooded lot) in Private, Gated, Liberty Lakes Estates,w/ Beautiful Lake Views!

No $ has been spared in Materials/Craftsmanship/Mechanicals. Custom Built w/High End Amenities:

HEATED Driveway & Stone Walkways, Grand Mahogany Front Door, Main Floor has 13.4 ft detailed ceilings. Avant-Garde SWAROVSKI Crystal Chandeliers + various SWAROVSKI sconces / luminaries Brilliant to behold!

Rich Brazilian Cherry Wood Floors in the Formal Dining Room, Great Room,Master Bedroom Suite.

Den/Office w/Brazillian Maple Wood Floorr. Pattern inlay Limestone Floor in 2 Story entry Foyer.

Fondulac, WI quarry is the origin for 2 Rumford Natural Stone Fireplaces.

Speakercraft Juke Sound System.

Gourmet Kitchen w/Stainless Electrolux ICON Appliances/SHARP Microwave Drawer. Walk-in Pantry w/ Freezer 

Granite Counters, prep Island, Breakfast Bar. Dinette w/Patio Access

Lavish Master Bath. Cartier Style Doors on main level

13 zones HVAC. Carrier Infinity System->

“The highest efficiency and most advanced home comfort technology.”

Hardwired/Networked.

Offered Below Appraised Value.

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