jana caudill: Valparaiso Named Community of the Year
- 08/14/09 08:20 AM
The Jana Caudill Team would like to congratulate the citizens of Valparaiso for being named The 2009 Community of the Year by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. This is the first time a Lake or Porter County municipality has been selected since the award's conception in 1990. Valparaiso was chosen because of many improvements made to the city without raising taxes. As a result, thousands of jobs have been created and the city boasts a substantial rainy day fund. To learn more, check out this article from nwi.com. This is just another example why Northwest Indiana is a great place to (0 comments)
jana caudill: Time is Running Out!
- 08/12/09 05:17 AM
Time is running out! Only 110 days left to take advantage of the $8,000 tax credit for first time home buyers. Purchases must be made before December 1st of 2009 in order to qualify. First time home buyers are considered those who have not owned a home for three years. This tax credit is equivalent to 10% of the purchase price of the home, capping at $8,000 and is subject to income limitations. Single buyers need a modified adjusted gross income of $75,000 or less to qualify for the full credit. Married couples need a gross income of $150,000. Those earning (0 comments)
jana caudill: Social Media and The Jana Caudill Team
- 08/05/09 07:52 AM
Are you following The Jana Caudill Team on Twitter or are you a fan on Facebook? If not, you are missing out! These social media sites have become the most effective and immediate means of communication recently. They're wonderful tools to stay connected with each other and the rest of the world. So why should you follow The Jana Caudill Team on Twitter or be a fan on Facebook? Get to know our team better. If you are considering working with us in the near future, it's a great way to see what makes us tick and what we're up to. (0 comments)
jana caudill: Recycle Your Electronics!
- 07/23/09 05:29 AM
The Jana Caudill Team is going green! We are trying to make a conscious effort to reduce the amount of trash that enters our landfills. Did you know that 98% of electronic components can be recycled? Drop off your old electronics at the following locations: Lowell Street Department 598 Union Avenue Whiting City Garage 1915 Front Street Hobart City Barns 340 S Shelby Portage Street Department 2303 Hamstrom Road Valparaiso Compost Site 2150 W Lincolnway This is a great way to get rid of clutter and save landfill space! These locations are for county residents only and are not open to (0 comments)
jana caudill: Local County Fair Schedules
- 07/15/09 02:49 AM
One of the great things about summer in Northwest Indiana is your local county fair. A fair means rides, games, entertainment and good food! Here's a list of county fairs that you do not want to miss: La Porte County Fair July 19th-25th Porter County Fair July 23rd-August 2nd Lake County Fair August 7th-16th Get off the real estate roller coaster! Pick the blue ribbon team to ensure a smooth real estate transaction. Contact The Jana Caudill Team for our best buy list of great deals that will not last long! (0 comments)
jana caudill: Keller Williams Come Out on Top!
- 07/13/09 05:50 AM
Congratulations! The Wall Street Journal / LORE Top 400* survey results were just released and once again Keller Williams Realty illustrated why we are continuing to outpace the industry. The report breaks down categories and rankings by individual agents and teams.
In 2009, Keller Williams Realty had: *The list is based on a survey of independently verified submissions to determine the top real estate professionals in the United States. REAL Trends states that it is the only independent study of its kind. (0 comments)
jana caudill: New Website to Help Struggling Homeowners
- 07/07/09 09:17 AM
The U.S. Government recently unveiled a consumer website to inform struggling homeowners of the types of government resources available to them. On this site, homeowners can find the answers to their questions about loan modification and refinancing programs such as: •· Where do I go to get help? •· Do I qualify? •· What lenders are participating? •· When can I apply? •· Why does my loan servicer have to ask if they can modify my loan? •· How do I know if refinancing will improve my ability to stay in my home? Find all this information and more at www.MakingHomeAffordable.gov. (0 comments)
jana caudill: 8 Ways to Spruce Up Your Home's Curb Appeal
- 06/17/09 07:05 AM
8 Ways to Spruce Up Your Home's Curb Appeal Now that warmer weather is finally here, many home owners will begin spending more time outside. Staging a yard can give a home the all-important, buyer-pleasing curb appeal. Here are some suggestions that are both inexpensive and easy. •1. Make it green. Give the lawn a healthy look by watering and using appropriate nutrients to keep it lush. •2. Trim trees and shrubbery. Overgrown greenery can take over the view and hide the home. •3. Plant flowers. Lots of color brightens up the yard and adds cheer. •4. Mulch your flowerbeds and edge (2 comments)