Posts Tagged ‘Indiana’

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!

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We visited some of our Listed Properties For Sale in Starke County, IN to take photos.

The fisherman were already launching boats out on Bass Lake…

On our way back, we stopped at the huge, well known 5 acre site known as Bailey’s Discount Center and enjoyed some Ice cream while we helped stimulate the economy with some shopping:)

If you’ve never been to Bailey’s and live in NorthWest Indiana, it’s well worth the trip. MAP

We’ve had past clients rave about the Custom Kitchen Cabinets in their homes, purchased from here (and these were Lake and Porter County residents…so they drove a bit to get Home Improvement bargains.

If you go, wear your walking shoes – this place is big and there is a wide variety of goods for sale and some goodies to munch on as well

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Starke County Property For Sale-Subject To Lenders Approval of Short Sale

$135,000-A Block from Bass Lake-Newer 2088 SF Cape Cod on 0.8 Acre Lot

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Jeff& GraceSafrin “ Spouses Selling Houses” TM

Real Estate Broker Owners F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate – Independently owned & operated.

F.C. Tucker – Indiana’s Largest Real Estate Company

If we can help you find a home or land in NW Indiana, give us a call @ 219-405-1232 – we are Full Time Full Service Real Estate Brokers serving Lake, Porter, La Porte, & Starke Counties.

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The Indiana Association of REALTORS has put out a great website for prospective Home Owners looking to Relocate to Our State!

With Links and Video’s covering Topic of Interest about ” The Indiana Story “

The State Of Real Estate In Indiana with Governor Mitch Daniels ( VIDEO )

A List of Indiana Economic Facts of Interest which describes ->

More Jobs For Hoosiers, The Business Environment, Recent Rankings, Building the Best Sandbox

The website also has a tab specifically for :

BUYING - that leads to a plethora of informative links for Home Buyers like ->

What you need to Know about the $8000 Tax Credit

FHA Loans

Homeownership program for Veterans

$15,000 Housing Grants – Do You qualify?

Selling – is yet another Tab on this website that has important resourceful data ->

FSBO

Foreclosure

Selling Tips

Why a REALTOR should be Your first call ( VIDEO )

Let our service MOVE you, as it has many others!

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

Just as the seasons change here in NW Indiana, we help clients achieve their Real Estate Goals in various seasons in life. We look forward to serving you.

Sincerely,

Jeff & Grace Safrin – “Spouses Selling Houses” TM

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

- phone # 219-405-1232.

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

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It’s been several years now since we have taken and sold listings of homes for sale that are

” Subject to Lenders Approval of a Short Sale” .

The process of getting these to close successfully has been, for the most part, becoming easier.

Perhaps it is from lessons learned along the way & doing the footwork and homework upfront before even agreeing to accept the listing and put a ‘short sale’ home on the market.

Lately, however, articles in major publications i.e ‘Fewer Short Sales Come Up Short’, point out that the part of the short sale process we do not control – the loss mitigation departments of lenders - are being more cooperative and responsive about getting short sales done.

In Indiana this year, a new law…HB1359 has helped bring answers to short sale offers within a 30 day time frame.

Since we’ve noticed this change in NW Indiana short sales….we are even accepting short sale referrals in our market area now from other Real Estate Brokers as a result. Just last week we closed on a short sale that was a referral from another REALTOR.

The lender complied with the new state law and the home closed 29 days after the offer was accepted by the lender! (59 days total from day of written offer).

Total Market Time on this Home = From For Sale Sign Up to signing the closing documents = 81 days in all. This is a relatively short market time for any home in NW Indiana, let alone a short sale property (where 3rd party negotiations, communications and many requirements above and beyond the usual and customary offer to purchase can lengthen the process of getting the deal closed

With cooperative sellers, saleable property and reasonable lenders, short sales in NW Indiana are closing easier & quicker than in years past

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

We Listed an Affordable Home in the City of Lake Station, (zip-code 46405 ).

Located in Northwest Indiana’s – Lake County, with easy Expressway and Train Access to Illinois

( Chicago-land ) this City is worth careful consideration if you are looking to RELOCATE on a Budget.

In Real Estate, Location is key and this property is

just down the block from this Beautiful NEW LIBRARY :

Whether you are a First Time Home Buyer or seasoned Investor in Real Estate – Opportunities exist

in Lake Station, IN

If we can help you BUY PROPERTY in NW Indiana give us a call @ 219-405-1232

Jeff & GraceSafrin REALTORS – “Spouses Selling Houses’ TM

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

Serving Lake, Porter, La Porte, Starke, Counties in NW Indiana

Please feel free to Contact us @ 219-405-1232 with your Real Estate Questions. Click below to read & subscribe to our email newsletter with valuable Relocation Information.

NW INDIANA remains a Great REAL ESTATE MARKET check our past—> SOLD HOMES !

For more homes for sale visit our websiteor click on our blog link below->

Legends & Leaders in Indiana Real Estate

In the Video below the soft spoken Fred Tucker III, a Legends & Leader in Indiana Real Estate himself, talks about being blessed by the Full Time Professionals associated with this company.

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This week we received a hand written personal note from the co-owner of F.C. Tucker Company, Inc. that wished us success in opening up & becoming Broker/Owners of F.C. Tucker 1st Team Real Estate -a new affiliate franchise of Indiana’s largest Real Estate Company ( est.1918).We feel blessed to have the opportunity to be a part of the F.C. Tucker Team!

Looking for a Change? If you are an Experienced, Full Time NW Indiana REALTOR,…talk to us about our Virtual Office Business Model for Agents…. generous options in which more time and money allows dedicated, self motivated professionals to work from home.

Since we’ve worked from home ourselves for the past few years, we’ve seen our Real Estate business grow because of increased focus and less distractions. We’ve also seen our family time and community involvement in volunteer efforts increase as well !

Serving the Northwest Indiana Counties of Lake, Porter, La Porte & Starke.

Take time to see & smell the Roses… If you are looking for a more positive milieu…Talk to Jeff & Grace Today @ 219-405-1232 to set up a time to get together soon!

Congradulations on Your New Real Estate Brokerage in Northwest Indiana

The optimist sees the rose and not its thorns; the pessimist stares at the thorns, oblivious to the rose” Kahlil Gibran