All Proceeds Benefit K-9 Fund for Wolcottville Police Department
Stop in our office at 200 N. Main Street on Saturday November 21st from 11-4 with your kids and pets for photos with Santa! All proceeds benefit the K-9 Fund for the Wolcottville Police Department.
Pick Your Package:
12 Holiday Cards or
1 8x10 or
2 5x7 or
1 2010 Calendar
All animals must be current on vaccinations and under owner's control at all times. Pictures taken on a first come, first serve basis. Thank You! If you need more information, contact Karen at RE/MAX Results.
We arrived Saturday morning hoping the cold drizzle would end. The basement had been dug and the foundation was finished by local contractors. The rain soon stopped for the rest of the day.
There were over 80 volunteers who showed up to help. There were locals and folks from out of state. The age of volunteers ranged from teenagers to senior citizens. Some volunteers make their living building homes and some were picking up a hammer for the first time. It's fun to watch the sense of accomplishment on the faces of those who are learning.
In the true spirit of Habitat for Humanity, families we have partnered with in the past come to help build the home with the new family.
The walls are assembled and then carried to the house.
By 10:00 am, 3 exterior walls were set.
In the next hour, roof trusses were put in place and we were wrapping the exterior walls. This will be our second energy star rated home!
When we stopped for lunch at noon, it was really looking like a house!
When we finished for the day at 4:00, the roof was 1/2 shingled, and the windows were in. The exterior walls were sealed and ready for siding.
The large turnout of volunteers meant we got further than we ever had on the first build day. All of the interior walls were built and set in place! I'm always amazed at how much can be accomplished by a group of volunteers in a single day! I just can't describe how wonderul it feels to work with a family to build their first home. It is such an emotional day for everyone involved.
Just like they did last year, the KZ-RV employees showed up the following Friday and spent the day working. They built the back porch, shingled the other 1/2 of the roof and put the siding on the house. There are photos from that day, and our second build day at LaGrange County Habitat's website.
You've been thinking about buying a lake cottage or lake house and you're not sure where to start.
I work with buyers in Wolcottville, a rural lake coummunity in northeast Indiana. Here are a few things to consider in your hunt for your new place on the lake. They are in no particular order because your answers will depend on your personal preferences.
Type of Waterfront? Lake or channel? Lakefront is usually preferred, but a channelfront location is more affordable and can be quieter. If you're searching for a channelfront place, make sure the water is deep enough to navigate your boat to the lake. You should also check to be sure you can fit your boat under any bridges you pass on the way to the lake.
Do you want a swimming area out front? Do you just want to jump in the boat and go enjoy the lake? Would you swim at the sandbar or do you want a swimming beach right outside your door? How deep do you want the water to be? Do you want a natural frontage or a seawall?
What type of lake bottom do you prefer? It can range from sand to muck depending on the lake and the location on the lake. The lake bottom can affect both water clarity and "the amount of squish" between your toes.
Do you want to be on an all sports lake? If you want to ski, pull tubers, ride a jet ski or zoom around the lake in your speedboat, you will want to be on an all sports lake.
Does the lake have restricted speed hours? Some lakes have hours when high speeds are not permitted so everyone has a chance to enjoy their favorite lake activities.
Do you prefer a quieter lake just for fishing? Most fishing lakes will allow you to cruise in a pontoon, but you won't have the roar of speedboats and jet skis. This is also ideal for those who like to kayak or canoe.
How about a chain of lakes that offers both? Some folks like to live on one type of lake and have the option to "visit" the others for a change of pace. Make sure the channels are navigable between the lakes you want to visit in the boat you want to take there.
Will you live year round at the lake? Make sure the place is insulated for year round use. Ask about past utility bills. I can also give you information about our local schools.
Will this just be a seasonal or vacation cottage? You'll need to make arrangements to winterize the cottage so pipes don't freeze and find someone to take care of the lawn when you're away.
How far are you willing to drive?We are less than an hour from Fort Wayne, Elkhart, Portage and South Bend. And in a few hours you can be here from Chicago, Lansing, Toledo, or Indianapolis.
Do you need a level lot or will stairs be okay? You should also consider how many stories are in the home or cottage.
Proximity to stores, restaurants and entertainment?
How much room for parking, entertaining and overnight guests? One thing you can count on when you make a move to the lake is that people will want to visit you. Do you have room for them to park? Do you want (or not want) room for overnight guests?
Lake Water Quality? There are varying levels of water quality and clarity for swimming, fishing, and other lake activities.
These are just a few of the more common questions and concerns my buyers have had. Searching online is a great way to start. You can get an idea of what is available in your price range. Many people start with a small cottage and move up through the years to a full time home.
I would be happy to email you the listings that may work for you and sign you up for an "instant alert" that will let you know as soon as a new listing is put on the market by any agent or firm in our area. I can answer your questions and show you the homes and cottages you want to see.
Saturday Morning: Pancake & Sausage Breakfast starts at 6:00
The Auction begins at 9:00.
The sandwich line opens at 10:30
Auction items include handcrafted furniture, and quilts, tools, gift certificates and more. For more information about auction items, pictures of past events, a printable map and information about our organization visit the LaGrange County Habitat for Humanity website.
RE/MAX Results Wolcottville is Holding 5 Lake Open Houses on Dallas Lake and Witmer Lake on Sunday August 2nd from 2-4
Our agents are holding houses open on the Indian Chain of Lakes. Lakes in this chain include Dallas Lake, Witmer Lake, Westler Lake, Hackenberg Lake and Messick Lake. Dallas Lake and Witmer Lake are all sports lakes.
I will be at my listing on Dallas Lake so stop in and see what this home has to offer.It is nestled on a quiet cul de sac in Dallas Heights and has a full basement and a fireplace. This is a year round home that currently has two bedrooms and two baths with potential for more.
I will also have maps to the other homes on the open house tour.
Dallas Lake in Wolcottville, is a ski lake on the Indian Chain of 5 Lakes which includes: Witmer Lake, Westler Lake, Hackenberg Lake and Messick Lake. You will find seasonal cottages and year round homes side by side in the different "little neighborhoods" around the lake. The Dallas Lake Association plans events on and off the lake to give the residents opportunities to socialize. Residents on the lake are served by two different LaGrange County school districts, based on where they live. In general, those on the west side of the lake attend Westview Schools and those on the east side of the lake attend Lakeland Schools. Dallas Lake Park is a 96 acre public park on the south shore of the lake. There is a swimming beach with lifeguards, and beautiful wetlands to observe nature.
Dallas Lake is a 283 acre all sports lake with a maximum depth of 96 feet with clear water, sandy swim beaches and a sandbar. Popular fish in the lake include: bluegill, crappies, largemouth bass, and sunfish. There isn't a public access, but the lake is accessible via channels from Messick Lake, Witmer Lake and Westler Lake.
The Headline Said "Home Sales up in LaGrange County" Indiana-But What Does That Mean?
When I saw the News Sun Saturday morning with a headline proclaiming sales were up in our county, I wasn't suprised. I know the number of sales has been improving. We've been very busy working with homebuyers. The number of homes that sold in June 2009 (12) was higher than the number of homes that sold in June 2008 (8). Not a big difference by any means. So, the headline is true because 4 more homes sold this June than last June.
Then the article goes on to state that the median home price for June 2009 ($147,250) was 35.7% higher than the median home price for June 2008 ($108,500). If you don't work in our market every day and aren't familiar with how the statistics are compiled, that sounds like great news for the housing market in LaGrange County.
But lets take a look at the rest of the numbers and the sales that are represented in those figures. In 2008, 3 of the 8 homes that sold were lake properties. In 2009, 7 of the 12 homes that sold were lake properties. Lake properties generally have higher sales prices. And when you are calculating the median sales price, you're taking the number in the middle. That means 1/2 sold for more and 1/2 sold for less. In 2009, the median price was a lake home. In 2008, it wasn't.
When dealing with such a small number of transactions, it's more accurate to use longer periods and more data to establish a trend. Why don't we take a look at what has happened through the end of June this year and compare that to last year? I think that gives us a better idea of what is happening here in the county.
*The Median Sales Price through the end of June in 2008 was $110,000 and in 2009 it was $98,500. This is a 11.2% decrease in Median Sales Price
The Number of Homes Sold through the end of June in 2008 was 48 and in 2009 it was 68. This is a 41.7% increase in the Number of Homes Sold
When we use a longer period of data, we get what I'm seeing in today's market. There are more transactions. The number of home sales are up in LaGrange County this year versus last year. But, median prices aren't higher, they have dropped 11.2% when compared to last year for the same time period. And when you compute this for just the lake properties, we've seen a similar decline.
Another important item is how many properties are listed for sale. As of today, there are 317 single family homes listed for sale in LaGrange County, and with an average of 12 sales a month, it is going to take awhile to bring the inventory down.
Taken out of context, the published numbers may have misled those who just read the headline or those who aren't currently involved in the buying or selling process. Part of my job as a real estate agent is to provide accurate market information to my clients. My sellers are well aware that the median house price in LaGrange County hasn't increased 35.7% since last year.
You can read historical and current data about our local market on my website. If you are thinking about buying or selling a home in Northeast Indiana, you can visit me online, call or text me at (260) 336-4663, or call the office at (260) 854-2414 ext 108.
*These figures are based on data supplied by the Northeastern Indiana Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service for the period starting 01/01/2008 to present and include only single family or modular homes.
Adams Lake is a ski lake in Wolcottville. LaGrange County is in Northeast Indiana. Like most of our local lakes in LaGrange County, there is a lake association that plans get-togethers for the residents. Adams Lake has their meetings and card games upstairs at the Adams Lake Pub and there are events on the lake as well. Off the lakes, the different sides of the lake have mini-neighborhoods (sometimes just a street) of full timers and part timers who come on weekends or for the Summer.
The local elementary school is Wolcott Mills in Wolcottville. And students attend Lakeland Junior High and Lakeland High School in LaGrange. All are part of the Lakeland School Corporation.
Adams Lake in Wolcottville is a 308 acre all sports lake. This lake gives everyone a chance to participate in their favorite water activities. Many residents have nice "beach-like" swimming areas, or you can take your boat and anchor at the sandbar. In the evenings, there are campfires by the water. For those who like to go fishing, the locals are catching yellow perch, occasional largemouth bass, and bluegill year round if you enjoy ice fishing.
If you prefer speed, the lake allows skiing, tubing, and jet-skis. You can cruise the lake in your pontoon or take the speedboat.
If you like quieter activities, like kayaking, or a paddleboat ride, you'll find places for that too.
Adams Lake has speed restrictions from 6 pm to 10 am every day. This gives everyone a chance to enjoy their favorite activities safely and without interfering with others. There is a public access on Adams Lake with room to park around 8 rigs, so access is limited. The average depth of the lake is 25 feet and the deepest point is 93 feet.
Their are plenty of options when it comes to housing. On Adams Lake you will find places ranging from "that old cottage your grandparents had when you were a kid" to brand new modern homes. If you're ready to find your place on the lake, you can search our local listings at FindaPlaceOnTheLake.com, you can also call or text me at (260) 336-4663.
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Adams Lake in Wolcottville is a 308 acre all sports lake. This lake gives everyone a chance to participate in their favorite water activities. Many residents have nice "beach-like" swimming areas, or you can take your boat and anchor at the sandbar. In the evenings, there are campfires by the water. For those who like to go fishing, the locals are catching yellow perch, occasional largemouth bass, and bluegill year round if you enjoy ice fishing.
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