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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!

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

Overview Maps Photos Features Description Neighborhood

$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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What a Game on New Years Eve – Valparaiso University Crusaders Win in Final Seconds 55-54

over University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers !

Ok, so the scoreboard photo is blurry (hey, this game was a nail-biter but it shows that with 3.8 seconds, Valparaiso University Crusaders trailed by 1 &  Milwaukee Panthers coach took a time out to set up a play to inbound the ball which is stolen away (intercepted) by Valpo Senior Brandon McPherson who takes it to the basket himself for the W !

Click link below to watch video recap of this exciting games top moments including the loud ending->

Highlights & final awesome play from the Horizon Network TV

or read a written recap of the game from VU’s website->

12/31/2009 – Men’s Basketball
McPherson Steal and Layup Gives Valpo One-Point Win in Final Second Over Milwaukee

My voice is still horse from last night but it was a great way to bring in the new year for our home-town team!

Next Home game at the ARC Saturday, January 2nd, tip-off 7:05 pm

Valparaiso University Crusaders Vs. GreenBay Phoenix

Once a relocating client asked us what there was to do once the weather got cold in Indiana? We both answered simultaneously with a grim - BASKETBALL - college basketball that is

Here is a pictorial recap of just the past few weeks FUN.

#1 Notre Dame Vs. Central Florida(ok, so we also wanted to see Marcus Jordan play and to witness 1st hand the shoe choice he made but, his famous fatherMJ sat incognito somewhere in the Joyce Center/Purcell pavillion, so we didn’t get a glimpse of him

Although the game was tied 41-41 at half-time,The Local Favorite Notre Dame played a strong half to win 90-72!

Notre Dame Basketball in South Bend, Indiana	NW Indiana’s own Luke Harrangody(#44) from Schererville & Andrean High School !

#2 Purdue University Boilermakersvs. Valparasio University Crusaders @ Mackey Arena!

It is no secret we are a HOUSE Divided (Jeff went to IU and the girls Purdue)…so we took our youngest out to dinner in West Lafayette, IN(she’s a senior:) and experienced Mackey Arena LOUDNESS for the 1st time as # 4 ranked Purdue coach Matt Painter was classy enough to pull out all the starters with over 5 minutes left to play in the game.

The Northwest Indiana Locals-> Robbie Hummel (Valparaiso, IN) and E’twaun Morre (East Chicago, IN) were something to watch and Jeff’s prediction is that this team will play in the final 4 ( which is in Indy

Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN	See you at the Game! Family Fun in Indiana

# 3 Valparaiso University Crusadersvs. Toledo @ the ARC

We enjoy our Home Town Team Games and seeing past, present and future clients we serve in the community in which we live! VU games are fun for everyone and there is always an interesting half time show!

VU wins at Home against Toledo – this is OUR house	VU Student Super Fans always dress to surprise !
Catch the cash Halftime contest – one lucky winner collected $385. dollars from the basketball floor in seconds !!!	This AMAZING 66 year old grandfather shot FIFTY 3 pointers at halftime!!

If you follow our Blog, you know we are Local Fans of Valpo Crusader’s Basketball.

This week the 1st regular season home game is on Thursday, November 19th at the ARC – tip off 7:05 pm.

With alot of new team members on the Roster, this should be an interesting year!

It’s already off to an exciting start as the Valparaiso University Crusaders men’s Basketball Team came within 11 points of the ranked #6 University of North Carolina@ Chapel Hill Tar -Heels team this past weekend in a pre-season game!!!

so….

Come out and Be BOLD – wear GOLD – support your local college basketball team and bring your family and friends!

Tickets start @ just $7.00 and children under 2 are free.

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

Last week we had Breakfast @ a great specialty restaurant in Valpo – JD’s Crepe Co. Located @ 3125 N. Calumet Ave. in Valparaiso, IN 46383. Telephone # 219-242-8611. They are open for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner – Tuesday Through Saturday from 8 am to 8pm and Sunday from 8 am to 7pm.

Fresh Signature Crepes, made to order right in front of you. Or, Build your own creation from a long list of fresh ingredients! They have Children’s Choice selection as well! Reasonably priced, one regular sized crepe is very filling, but if you have a hearty appetite, they have Salads and Soups and side dishes as well!

So if you are in the area, support this Local Small Business & spread the word to family, friends & colleagues to try a Crepe for a change

Bon Apetit

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

Tony’s Saddle Shop located in Valparaiso, IN.

You’ve heard the saying :

You can’t tell a book by it’s cover !

That is so true of this retail business establishment that is a Trendsetter in Western and English Fashion !

Hoosier Hospitality is an understatement describing the exceptionally warm reception and knowledgeable answers to our many questions that we received while shopping here!

The extensive collection of Women’s, Mens’ and Children’ CLOTHING, along with a huge assortment of Leather Boots, Hats, Belts and accessories plus fine crafted jewelry was AMAZING !

One of a Kind items we had never laid eyes on before, certainly make this shop a must repeat for future gift giving!

And of course if you are a Horse owner – all the Saddles and accessory gear are available.

But, this place carries much much more than the name Saddle Shop implies.

Stop by and see for yourself soon!

Located @ 365 East U. S. Highway 30

Visit their website @ www.tonyssaddleshop.com

And if we can help you find that perfect EQUESTRIAN PROPERTY in Northwest Indiana – give us a call @ 219-405-1232

Jeff & Grace Safrin REALTORS –

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F.C. Tucker 1st Team Real Estate

Serving Lake County, Porter County, La Porte County, Starke County, in NW Indiana.

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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

Yes that’s right the name Valparaiso translates to Vale Of Paradise !

With Interesting Historical meaning to the name, Valparaiso is located in Porter County, Northwest Indiana, about 50 minutes from Chicago’s Loop !

But For Popcorn Lovers around the country….Valparaiso was once Home Sweet Home of the late famous Orville Redenbacher and

the town’s population will grow with visitors from

all over who will be in town to attend the annual

POPCORN FESTIVAL !!!

Roads around the town square will be filled with arts, & crafts booths, food, music,

& lots of people not to

mention a PARADE and Races also!

The hand painted artistic benches on every corner will be resting spots for those with tired feet

or those who just got stung by the bumble bees that also attend the fest every year!

Valparaiso makes ice cream also- Valpo Velvet Ice Cream Shop at
55 W. Monroe St. (pictured below) is a must stop by & have – our favorite is

Cappuccino-Chocolate Chip- Frozen Yogurt!

Besides the famed popcorn fest, terrific ice cream,

and many fine dining establishments, (some of which

offer outdoor seating in season along the main

street named Linclonway), the City of Valparaiso is also

know for its renouned University !

Valparaiso University has been a top notch private college in town since 1859.

GO V.U. !!! – We love going to the

Crusader Basketball games and plan to BLOG more

on this when the Season starts in November !!

Kelsey’ s Steak House has been a landmark on US Highway 30 in Valparaiso, IN for as long as we can remember… BECAUSE IT HAS THIS HUGE COW ON DISPLAY.

There was a BIG controversy that prompted the

Mayor to even SING to save the Cow!

Yes, HOWIE the COW Remains a Valpo Landmark!

With lovely neighborhoods, great schools and variety of ways to commute to Chicago ….

“Valpo ” (as we call it) ….is worth careful consideration to be your next home sweet home!

Valpo has something for every price range – Give us a call @ 219-405-1232 to help you relocate here

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make this Vale of Paradise your Home sweet Home as well!

For more Homes For Sale in Northwest Indiana, please visit our website.

As Always,

We appreciate your business & referrals.

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

Email: safrin@jorsm.com

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