Northwest Indiana Real Estate

Virtual Open House

Paula Reno Cedar Lake Indiana Realtor, Astro Realty (Astro Realty) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:30:17 -0600

Hello to all out there this morning. I have a Question for you all. Have you ever visited a Virtual Open House? Please let me know.. Have a Great Weekend all.

Great Deal on this home, Crown Point Indiana, Lake of the Four Seasons

Paula Reno Cedar Lake Indiana Realtor, Astro Realty (Astro Realty) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:59:29 -0500

Paula Reno | Astro Realty | paula@astro-realty.com | 219 374-9890

3788 Kingsway, Crown Point, IN

BI-Level, Very Nice Community

3BR/2BA Single Family House

offered at $157,800

Year Built	1982
Sq Footage	1,738
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Floors	2
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	9,300 sqft
HOA/Maint	$59 per month

DESCRIPTION

3 bedrooms 2 baths Bi-Level in Lake of the Four Seasons
Home Features 2 Car Garage

Price to sell Quickly

Nicely Landscaped Yard will be your focus when you drive up to this nice Bi-Level home.

Features:

* Dishwasher * Fireplace * Formal Dining Area * New Kitchen Cabinets * Above Ground Pool
The Area offers:
* Boating on Private Lake * Golf Course * Tennis Courts.
Enjoy your life in this nice home today.

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PROPERTY FEATURES

- Central A/C	- Central heat	- Fireplace
- High/Vaulted ceiling	- Tile floor	- Living room
- Bonus/Rec room	- Dining room	- Dishwasher
- Balcony, Deck, or Patio	- Yard	- Swimming pool

COMMUNITY FEATURES

- Garage parking	- Clubhouse	- Golf course
- Lake	- Gated property

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

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Contact info:

Paula Reno

Astro Realty

paula@astro-realty.com

219 374-9890

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Oct 31, 2009, 10:52am PDT

I knew Holloween for the DOGS

Paula Reno Cedar Lake Indiana Realtor, Astro Realty (Astro Realty) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:14:49 -0500

HAPPY HOLLOWEEN TO ALL.. BE SAFE AND HAVE LOTS OF FUN

Marketing

Paula Reno Cedar Lake Indiana Realtor, Astro Realty (Astro Realty) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:36:59 -0500

Hello to all my Associates out there. What Marketing are you doing that is actually working for you???

Hope to hear from everyone

The Top Floor, Beacause it is The BEST

Paula Reno Cedar Lake Indiana Realtor, Astro Realty (Astro Realty) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:30:35 -0500

Enjoy the View, the Excerise Room and Attache Garage.
Swim, Boat, Ski out your backyard. Boat Dock and Lift Included.

LAKEFRONT LIVING AT IT'S FINEST. When you walk on the Property and take the Elevator to the 3rd floor you know, you have entered into Elegance and Luxury Living in this Condo. Wonderful Views of Cedar Lake. This Condo Offers many Upgrades others don't. Granite Countertops, Stainless Steel Appliances, Cherry Hardwood Floors, Cherry Wood Cabinets, Fireplace, Cathedral Ceilings, Whirlpool Tub and Separate Shower in Master bath. With all this and Now the Owner says Furniture Included WOW. The Furniture is all of top quality and You will Love to relax on the Beautiful Sofa in front of the Fireplace. Move Right In Nothing to do here but Enjoy. One Car Attached Garage, Wonderful Landscaping around you and an In-Ground Pool and Workout Room for your Pleasure. Includes BoatDock, BoatLift. This Property offers Security and Plenty of Privacy, Gated Community. Enjoy the Sunsets and Relax on the Balcony.

More info on this Condo can be found at: http://astro-realty.com/cedarlakecondos.htm

BlackBerry Storm

Paula Reno Cedar Lake Indiana Realtor, Astro Realty (Astro Realty) — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 08:41:42 -0500

Hello to all my fellow realtors out there today. I hope you all have a wonderful day.

I am considering Buying the BB Storm and I was wondering how many of you have this phone and how do you like it. It does not get very good reviews on Verizon Wirless site. I am hoping to get some insight from you all. Thank you for your time and Enjoy your day.. Paula

Commercial Lease, Rt 41, Cedar Lake Indiana

Paula Reno Cedar Lake Indiana Realtor, Astro Realty (Astro Realty) — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 17:52:32 -0500

Great Place for your Business. $10.00 per Square Foot Plenty of Parking. Traffic already coming to building for another business in this location. Easy access for your customers. Owner easy to work with on configuration of your square footage. More square footage is available.

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Enjoy Life on your own Lakefront Veranda. Cedar Lake Home For Sale

Paula Reno Cedar Lake Indiana Realtor, Astro Realty (Astro Realty) — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 17:46:03 -0500

Enter this home and know you have enter into FUN way of life. This home offers. New Kitchen, New Bathrooms, New Carpet and Tile, New Ceiling Fans, Skylights. This home is completely Redone. Lakefront Living right out your back door. Nice Location. New Streets. Very Efficient Home, Tankless Water Heater. Waterski, Swim, Jetski right off your dock. Enjoy all year round living and Enjoy the Fireplace in the Living Room while looking over the lake. This is a Must See Home. Buy Lakefront today while you can.
$374,500.00

Click here for more Informaiton and Pictures

Lakefront Condo, Best Part, It is Furnished with Quality Funiture

Paula Reno Cedar Lake Indiana Realtor, Astro Realty (Astro Realty) — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 17:39:00 -0500

Click here to see inside and more Information on this Wonderful Lakefront Condo in Cedar Lake, IN

Cedar Lake Fireworks

Paula Reno Cedar Lake Indiana Realtor, Astro Realty (Astro Realty) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:02:32 -0500

Friday's event during fireworks to help museum raise new roof

BY MELANIE CSEPIGA
Times Correspondent | Thursday, July 02, 2009

CEDAR LAKE | Lake of the Red Cedars Museum enthusiasts hope to put a new roof on the building with a fundraiser Friday at the Lighthouse Restaurant on Constitution Avenue.

"Top-drawer appetizers" and drinks of choice from an open bar are featured from 7 to 10 p.m., organizers said. Patrons will have a birds-eye view of the town's popular Summerfest fireworks show on the lake from the restaurant's upper level.

The cost is $50 per person with $15 going to the museum project. A $10 parking fee will be charged but waived for restaurant patrons and fireworks party guests.

"The idea is to let people view the fireworks from the upper level in an air-conditioned, bug-free environment," said Robert Carnahan, Cedar Lake Historical Association president.

The association operates the museum, which is leased from the town for $1 annually.

For reservations and additional information, call museum director Anne Zimmerman at (219) 374-7562, Diane Jostes at 374-6157 or Carnahan at 313-5890.

She is a Great Lady

Paula Reno Cedar Lake Indiana Realtor, Astro Realty (Astro Realty) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:59:39 -0500

Day camp has youngsters learning while having fun

By Times Staff | Thursday, July 02, 2009 |

PHOTO PROVIDED BY CEDAR LAKE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Six-year-old Logan Torres is ready for anything as he arrives at the Cedar Lake Park and Recreation Department's day camp on Water Day, held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Thursday. Youngsters are invited to wear a bathing suit and water shoes and bring a towel for a day of wet activities weekly at the Park of the Red Cedars. NWI Photo Store

CEDAR LAKE | If you know how to pull it off, you can teach children while they have fun, and that's a talent Mary Joan Dickson has been blessed with all her life.

Cedar Lake's park superintendent has a knack for making every activity she plans plenty of fun, and children are drawn to her like a magnet. Yet, after they have eaten a meal they've cooked, watched a rocket they built blast off, hunted for bugs in the park or performed an original song on stage, they realize they've learned something new while having the time of their life.

This summer, Cedar Lake youngsters are enjoying a day camp that has a different theme every week through July, focusing on exploration.

Exploring The Past was the theme the first week, with Dinosaur Day, Pirate Day, Indian Day and a day full of games popular before the campers were born. "We are also able to start teaching a little archery this year," said Dickson, who devotes Tuesday mornings to that activity, weather permitting.

Dickson knows how to keep the kids coming back, so every week of camp also features Water Day - the most popular activity of all - from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday.

Last week featured Eco-Action Adventures, including a visit by the Lake County Solid Waste Management District's Enviromobile and a hike to Lemon Lake County Park. A Lego Building Contest honored Emily Allen with the Most Creative and Award of Excellence, while Hayley Tang received Most Realistic honors and Alex Horon and Eli Vukmirovich got the nod for Best Teamwork as well as Tallest Tower and Fastest Car, respectively.

Guest camper Christian Schabaker, 10, of Peotone, Ill. won the Cardboard Checkers Tournament, while campers made edible "dirt cups" filled with Oreo cookie crumbs, chocolate pudding and gummy worms, created bird feeders and planted a garden at Kiwanis Park. On an inclement weather day, they played board games and watched a movie indoors.

This week featured the popular Science Camp at the Monastery Clubhouse, 9800 W. 129th Ave., which returns from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 4 and 5 for ages 5 to 7 and Aug. 6 to 8 for ages 8 and older. Cost for supplies is $20 for the younger group and $30 for the older campers.

Next week's camp theme is Exploring our Borders and features Chinese, Canadian, Australian and Mexican days, said Dickson.

Preschoolers 4 and 5 have their own camp from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the Park of the Red Cedars, 7408 Constitution Ave., at a cost of $3 per session. "We read a story and then do crafts, an experiment and movement activities related to the day's story," said Dickson.

For more information about Cedar Lake day camp programs, call (219) 374-4444.

Cedar Lake Indiana Summerfest

Paula Reno Cedar Lake Indiana Realtor, Astro Realty (Astro Realty) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:56:33 -0500

Summerfest set to kick off

BY MELANIE CSEPIGA
Times Correspondent | Monday, June 29, 2009 |

CEDAR LAKE | It's time for Summerfest, the annual five-day party to greet the season.

Now in its 28th year, the festival kicks off Thursday with the Indoor Track & Foolish Field Events for those 50 and older. It will step off at 9 a.m. at Hanover Central High School before carnival games begin.

The Summerfest Sport Cups Stacking Tournament begins at 5 p.m. Shuddup & Drive will perform at 6 and 8 p.m. Midnight Special will perform 8:30 and 11:30 p.m. sets to round out the opening day with fireworks.

The Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus tribute and country hits group Clarissa & Auburn Sky Band will hit the lakeside stage at 3 and 5 p.m., while X-Rock DJ Tom Lounges and Shannon Raye & the Diamondback Band keep up the country theme. The annual Fireworks Extravaganza will light up the night at 9:30 p.m. on the lake.

Saturday's fun opens with the land parade from the high school to the Summerfest site on the municipal grounds. The fun will run until midnight with highlights, including the 12:30 p.m. Great Cedar Lake Cardboard Boat Race, the 3:30 p.m. Bathing Beauty Contest for 5- to 10-year-olds, and the Cascade of Stars 50s and 60s tribute show. The Extravagant Laser Light Show at the stage is set for 9:30 p.m. The classic rock band Fax will close out the day from 9 p.m. to midnight.

Another Extravagant Laser Light Show will be held at 9:30 p.m. Sunday. Other activities include the 23rd annual car show, the horseshoe tournament on the hill, community Bible worship service at 10 a.m. on the lake, the Stars & Stripes Ride for Vets poker run, a 1 p.m. talent show. An ice cream social is set for 1 p.m. on the veranda of the Lake of the Red Cedars Museum.

For more information, visit online at cedarlakesummerfest.com.

Cedar Lake Indiana Vacation Rental

Paula Reno Cedar Lake Indiana Realtor, Astro Realty (Astro Realty) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:46:18 -0500

Lakefront Home with Pier
3 Bedroom 1 Bath
3 Nights $650.00, 1 Week $1000.00, 1 Month $3700.00, $500.00 Deposit
Only 3 Blocks from Marina W/ Boat Rental
Nice Deck on Lakeside and off Master Bedroom
Bring your Clothes and Food and You are Ready for Fun

Cedar Lake Indiana Vacation Rental

Paula Reno Cedar Lake Indiana Realtor, Astro Realty (Astro Realty) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:41:04 -0500

Enjoy your family Vacation in this Great Vacation Rental Homes

Great LakeView and only minutes from Marina
Enjoy Your Vacation in Elegance
3 Nights $550.00, 1 Week $975.00, 1 Month $3400.00, $500.00 Deposit Required
Grill, Dishes Supplied, Just bring Clothes and Food and Fun!!!
Only 40 Miles South of Chicago, Plenty of Parking Available

Call me for more detials and availability 219 374-9890

Cardboard Boat Races in Cedar Lake

Paula Reno Cedar Lake Indiana Realtor, Astro Realty (Astro Realty) — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 07:49:46 -0500

'Paper champ' is positive for cardboard craftsman

June 7, 2009
By Jeff Manes, Post-Tribune correspondent

"They took all the trees, and put 'em in a tree museum

And they charged the people a dollar-and-a-half just to see 'em

At a glance

For more information about the Great Cedar Lake Cardboard Boat Race, call 374-6157, 374-4444 or visit the Web site www.cedarlake summerfest.com .

Don't it always seem to go

That you don't know what you got 'til it's gone

They paved paradise, and put up a parking lot"

-- Joni Mitchell

In April, Boston has its Marathon. In May, Kentucky hosts the Derby, and Indianapolis the 500.

But there is another race that takes place on the Fourth of July right in our back yard you might not recognize -- The Great Cedar Lake Cardboard Boat Race.

It is an honor to feature one of the sport's all-time greats for this column -- three-time winner Ken Rasmussen. Eat your heart out, Bill Rodgers, Secretariat and Helio Castroneves.

Rasmussen, 38, grew up in Harvey, Ill., and attended Thornton Township High School. He and his wife, Mary, have three children ranging from 3 to 20 years of age. They've lived in Cedar Lake since 1990.

* * *

I realize a good portion of Cedar Lake's population has Chicago roots. Why did you choose to live near the Lake of the Red Cedars?

"When we came here 20 years ago, it was dirt cheap," Rasmussen began. "It was the best place for a young, struggling family just starting out. For quite a few years, we rented this house with an option to buy. I have three 25-foot-wide lots in front here, plus another one in back."

You're not the first person I've interviewed who lives atop one of these precipitous slopes overlooking the lake. What a view through the white oaks and black walnuts. I love it that you've left your property in its natural state. Beats mowing grass; it's beautiful.

"Yeah, I might plant a few wildflowers."

What do you do for a living?

"I'm a union carpenter out of the cabinetmakers' local in Chicago. I started out as a cabinetmaker, but the pay scale is almost one-third lower than an outside carpenter.

"I work for a general contractor, James McHugh Construction Co. My son also is in the trade, but it's slow downtown (Chicago) and he's out of work. We're praying for the (2016 Summer) Olympics. We build the high-rises; I've got my swing-stage card."

Explain.

"I can go out on suspended scaffolding."

What's the highest job you've been on?

"About 600 feet."

That's getting up there, brother.

"Hey, anything over 60 feet is death. There's definitely a rush to it when the wind picks up."

You mentioned your son; does your father also wield a claw hammer and wear a nail pouch above the Windy City?

"No, for the past 35 years or more, my dad has worked in the press room for the Chicago Sun-Times."

Ken, enough small talk. Can you win the cardboard regatta again?

"I hope so; there are cash prizes this year."

Tell me, Champ, how'd you get into the sport?

"The first year they had the cardboard boat race, about eight years ago, I just happened to stumble upon it as a spectator. I thought it was the greatest thing; I was hooked. I build at least two boats and as many as four every year; my son and oldest daughter have always participated."

As you know, it's about 250 feet between those buoys; contestants have to circle them twice. In 2006, you were clocked at 3:10, while furiously paddling "These Colors Don't Run" to victory. In '07, you and "Red White and Blue" flew at 2:52. And last year, in the kayak-like "Stars and Stripes," you crossed the finish line in an incredible 2:48.

"I also have the record for the Most People in a Boat category -- 18."

Which pontoon was that?

"Either the pirate ship or the 'Yellow Submarine;' I'm not sure. I can make one of my canoe-type racing boats in a day. The big pontoons are a little more involved. I've got a big pop-up tent I keep them in now. One year, it rained on July 3 and ruined my boats because I hadn't waterproofed them."

Explain the strict rules in cardboard boat racing.

"You can use some wood for blocking, but not for floatation. Absolutely no Styrofoam, foam rubber or plastic pipe. They don't want you to use paint below the waterline, but you can use candle or surfboard wax for waterproofing -- nothing commercially bought, like Thompson's. I've found Crisco shortening works well, and it's pretty much biodegradable."

What about a 50-horse Merc?

"No gas or electric motors, but you can make a paddle wheel or use a sail. But you gotta remember, you have to able to turn. It's not just a straight run.

"One year, the police department made like a 14-foot rowing skiff; it had the outriggers with the big 8-foot-long oars. Looked great, but they couldn't turn.

"Remember Cleo? She also looked great in that sexy gold outfit and shades. But they DQ'd her because all she did was munch clumps of grapes and sip wine while her two slaves waded in the water, pulling her along."

Any mishaps for you through the years?

"The time the wind caught us when we were in one of our big pontoons and took us out too deep, the poles wouldn't touch the bottom of the lake. We just kept heading out to sea."

Ken, you love living in Cedar Lake, don't you?

"I'll live right here forever, unless Dean White wants to give me a bunch of money for my property. This was always such a nice place for poor people to live. It always amazed me that I was able to raise my family here by the lake."

* * *

Each year, I look forward to standing on the pier while covering the Great Cedar Lake Cardboard Boat Race on the Fourth of July.

To the west of me, speedboats, sailboats and cabin cruisers bob in place as their riders clap for the cardboard crafts.

To the east of me, a melange of spectators clad in tank tops and flip-flops form a line along the shore, with Lake of the Red Cedars Museum as their backdrop.

And it all looks like a panoramic postcard from another era as good people like the Rasmussens partake in the great race.

Contact Jeff Manes at jeffmanes@sbcglobal.net.

Cedar Lake History

Paula Reno Cedar Lake Indiana Realtor, Astro Realty (Astro Realty) — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 06:49:59 -0500

Sailing, rowing, steam-powered vessels part of Cedar Lake's history

By Scott Bocock
Board member and volunteer with the Cedar Lake Historical Association | Sunday, June 07, 2009 | (No comments posted.)

Photo courtesy Cedar Lake Historical Association From rails to waves: About 1930, passengers regularly boarded boats at the pier after arriving at the Monon Railroad depot on Cedar Lake's midwestern shore. For a small fee, they were carried to various places along the lake. NWI Photo Store

During Northwest Indiana's warmer months, a variety of watercraft can be seen at Cedar Lake. Sailboats, rowboats and jet-skis are joined by pontoon boats that move leisurely on the lake. Even in the earliest days, boating was important at Cedar Lake.

The Potawatomi Indians skimmed the lake's surface in their canoes, while hunting and fishing. They might have also used the lake for recreational purposes. In 1837, the Hervey Ball family arrived at Cedar Lake. Timothy Ball would later write about an Indian canoe found and taken by his family in this same year, in his book, "The Lake of the Red Cedars." Although it is only a brief mention of this canoe, it demonstrates the significance the lake and canoes to the Indians.

Sailboats are still common types of vessels at the lake. Probably the earliest sailboat launching on Cedar Lake, occurred in 1838 or 1844. H. H. Horton of New York, rigged a large rowboat with a sail and a rudder. He and his nephew Timothy Ball sailed the lake. By the 1850s, sailboats were prevalent at the lake. One of the largest was a double-masted schooner with a cabin and an upper deck that served up to 100 passengers. Shipbuilder Obadiah Taylor of Cedar Lake was hired by Adelbert Palmer of Creston to construct this vessel in 1859. It was launched that same year, but after a few seasons, it was no longer seaworthy, and it was stranded at Cedar Point. In 1881, a Captain Harper would launch his boat the "Night Hawk."

By about 1900, Norwegian and French boat clubs formed along Cedar Lake's southeastern shore.

One club was organized by some Pennsylvania Railroad officials who were in charge of the depot in Crown Point.

The advancement in technology would bring other watercraft to Cedar Lake. By the 1860s, steam-powered boats became a common sight. In 1882, the Monon Railroad hired a Dr. Robert Hunter to maintain a steamer that could accommodate up to 40 passengers at once. Eventually, electric-powered boats like Mark Reed's "Dispatch," populated the lake. Soon, gasoline engines would power boats.

In the early 1900s, the Lassen Family came to Cedar Lake, as did boat enthusiasts from Chicago. The Lassen's "Dewey Line" met visitors at the Monon Railroad depot at the lake's midwestern shore. For a small fee, visitors were transported to various places on the lake.

At Cedar Lake now, a similar pattern still exists. The Cedar Lake Yacht Club continues to organize regattas. Many people launch their boats at the Indiana Department of Natural Resources boat launch. Others rent watercraft from Pine Crest and North Point. There is no doubt, boating remains important to Cedar Lake.

IF YOU GO:
WHAT: Lake of the Red Cedars Museum
WHERE: 7308 W. 138th Pl. also known as Constitution Ave.
WHEN: Tour 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday to Sunday through September or by appointment.
FMI: Call (219) 374-6157.

Vacant Land in a Great Location in Cedar Lake, Nice Lot to Build your Home on

Paula Reno Cedar Lake Indiana Realtor, Astro Realty (Astro Realty) — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 07:43:46 -0500

Paula Reno | Astro Realty | 219 374-9890

6908 135th St, Cedar Lake, IN

Vacant Land, Great Location

7,500 sqft Vacant Land

offered at $12,000

Lot Size

7,500 sqft

DESCRIPTION

Invest in Cedar Lake today. This is your chance to have property at a good price and Build your home in this Lakeside Community

see additional photos below

LOCATION FEATURES

Close to Everything,

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

Dead End Street

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Photo 1

Contact info:

Paula Reno

Astro Realty

219 374-9890

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Jun 3, 2009, 8:51am PDT

SOLD 10/1/2009

Paula Reno Cedar Lake Indiana Realtor, Astro Realty (Astro Realty) — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 07:42:02 -0500

Paula Reno | Astro Realty | 219 374-9890

Bell St, Cedar Lake, IN

Investment Property

1BR/1BA Single Family House

offered at $42,000

Year Built	1978
Sq Footage	576
Bedrooms	1
Bathrooms	1 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	Unspecified
Lot Size	7,500 sqft
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

Cedar Lake is the town to Invest in Now. Get this Bargain today and Make it yours. More Property Available across yard. Look up MLS# 240992 can also be bought with this property. Back to Back Properties. Lots of Property for Good Price. Sold As Is (No disclosures)

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Yard

COMMUNITY FEATURES

Lake

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Photo 1

Contact info:

Paula Reno

Astro Realty

219 374-9890

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Jun 3, 2009, 5:10am PDT

SOLD 9/22/2009

Paula Reno Cedar Lake Indiana Realtor, Astro Realty (Astro Realty) — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 07:39:39 -0500

Paula Reno | Astro Realty | 219 374-9890

Lamoore St, Cedar Lake, IN

Great Time to Buy Investment Property in Cedar Lake, IN

3BR/1.5BA Single Family House

offered at $45,000

Year Built	1922
Sq Footage	1,138
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	1 full, 1 partial
Floors	1
Parking	1 Uncovered spaces
Lot Size	7,500 sqft
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

Investment Property, Cedar Lake is the town to Invest in Now. Get this Bargain today and Make it yours. More Property Available across yard. Look up MLS# 240991 can also be bought with this property. Back to Back Properties. Lots of Property for Good Price. Sold AS IS NO Disclosures

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Yard

COMMUNITY FEATURES

Lake

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Photo 1

Contact info:

Paula Reno

Astro Realty

219 374-9890

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Jun 3, 2009, 5:21am PDT

Lakefront Homes are Hard to Find. Cedar Lake is a Great Place to Buy Now

Paula Reno Cedar Lake Indiana Realtor, Astro Realty (Astro Realty) — Sun, 03 May 2009 09:07:32 -0500

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Description

..100 FEET OF WATERFRONT FUN...This Home Is a Buy For Waterfront Property. You Get The Pier, Boathouse, Gazebo, Generator Backup System, and lots of Storage. 2 bedroom 1.25 Baths. This has has allot of Potential and allot of Waterfront. You Must see This Home. Start You Summer Fun Now..

Features

Bedrooms:	2
Bathrooms:	1.25
Parking Spaces:	3
Year Built:	1948
Subdivision:	Cedar Point
Lot Size:	100X80
Garage Size:	1
School District:	Center
Square Footage:	930
Agent Name:	Paula Reno
Broker:	Astro Realty
MLS #:	216978

Location

7622 W 134th Pl Cedar Lake IN 46303

vFlyer Id: 1702424

Large Home with 1 Acre Lot. Live in Cedar Lake, Up & Coming Town..

Paula Reno Cedar Lake Indiana Realtor, Astro Realty (Astro Realty) — Sun, 03 May 2009 09:03:59 -0500

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Description

NEW ON THE MARKET-PRICED UNDER ASSESSED VALUE. This Home Offers Lots of Room to Roam. Large Home with 2700+Sqft and 1 Full Acre of Land to play. Large Rec Room, Large Closets and Plenty of Storage Space. Lots of Room for Workshop in Heated Garage. Nice Deck to Sit in Secluded Backyard. Enjoy the Fireplace on the lower level. This Home can be Anything you want.

Features

Bedrooms:	4
Bathrooms:	3
Year Built:	1976
Subdivision:	Shades
Lot Size:	1 Acre
Garage Size:	2.5
School District:	Crown Point
Square Footage:	2722
Agent Name:	Paula Reno
Broker:	Astro Realty
MLS #:	235629

Location

14424 Windsor St Cedar Lake IN 46303

vFlyer Id: 2458742

We Made the paper Today

Paula Reno Cedar Lake Indiana Realtor, Astro Realty (Astro Realty) — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 08:26:37 -0500

Cedar Lake business offers residential maintenance, cleanup

By Sharon Porta
Times Correspondent | Sunday, April 26, 2009 | (No comments posted.)

While the housing crisis has hurt many businesses, Kleen Sweep is not among them. After many years of handling maintenance and cleanup of commercial businesses, Thomas Lesh has expanded his business to include residential cleanup.

"For years, we have taken care of businesses, handle graffiti, power wash and repaint. And when a business moves out, we go in and clean it up," said Paula Reno, the company's CFO. "So about six months ago, we just decided to partner with investors and banks that are foreclosing on properties to offer the service residentially. Investors buy the home as is and we go in and clean it up."

The condition of the homes varies, but Reno said the previous owners always leave something behind.

"Nine out of 10 times there are things there that need removing," Lesh said. "We take a truck, load it up, bring it back here to sort and salvage."

Because the company is not in the resale business, they have been making donations to families that have lost items, victims of floods and fire and the Salvation Army.

"We don't really want to sell the items. We make our money doing cleanup," Lesh said. "We have a huge building and thought that instead of throwing it away, we would find people who need it. We are getting all kinds of things that people need -- especially now in these hard times."

Crews move into the homes and handle everything from painting and plumbing to general maintenance. Services include cleanup of the property, removing old furniture or garbage, pressure washing when needed and hiring professionals to repair dry wall, carpentry and landscaping.

"Some of the houses are in pretty bad shape and some are not," Lesh said. "But this end of the business has been pretty good."

Kleen Sweep even has a sister company, Astro Realty, to handle the sale of the homes once they are in good shape.

"We still offer all of our commercial services, like parking lot sweeping, snow removal, lawn care and more, "Reno said. "And with this, we're really able to help people who are losing or who have lost their homes."

Kleen Sweep
Location: 13501 Morse St., Cedar Lake
Phone: (219) 374-4296
Owner: Thomas Lesh
When opened: 1985
Number of employees: 10
Type of business: Parking lot sweeping, snow removal, lawn care, residential and commercial clean-up
Web site: www.kleensweep2000.com

Nice Lakefront Home, 100 ft of Lakefront, Cedar Lake, In

Paula Reno Cedar Lake Indiana Realtor, Astro Realty (Astro Realty) — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 07:48:39 -0500

Paula Reno | Astro Realty | 219 374-9890

7622 W. 134th Pl, Cedar Lake, IN

Owner will Pay upto $5000.00 Closing Costs

2BR/1.5BA Single Family House

offered at $355,500

Year Built	1946
Sq Footage	930
Bedrooms	2
Bathrooms	1 full, 1 partial
Floors	1
Parking	1 Car garage
Lot Size	8,000 sqft
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

This home is located on Cedar Lake, an 800 acre lake of fun. With great views and has everything you need for your waterfront living. Features its own Generator, Walkout Basement, Concrete Seawall, Boat Dock, Boathouse, and Gazebo. This is a must see.
http://astro-realty.com

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PROPERTY FEATURES

Central heat	Walk-in closet	Hardwood floor
Living room	Dining room	Refrigerator
Stove/Oven	Attic	Basement

COMMUNITY FEATURES

Lake

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

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Contact info:

Paula Reno

Astro Realty

219 374-9890

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Mar 24, 2009, 9:24am PDT

Large Home, Large Lot, 1 Acre. Great Community, Good Schools

Paula Reno Cedar Lake Indiana Realtor, Astro Realty (Astro Realty) — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 07:46:04 -0500

Paula Reno | Astro Realty | 219 374-9890

14424 Windsor St, Cedar Lake, IN

PRICE REDUCED NEW ON THE MARKET-PRICED UNDER ASSESSED VALUE. This Home Offers Lots of Room to Roam. Large Home with 2700+Sqft and 1 Full Acre of L

4BR/2.5BA Single Family House

offered at $218,000

Year Built	1976
Sq Footage	2,722
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	2 full, 1 partial
Floors	2
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	1 acres
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

NEW ON THE MARKET-PRICED UNDER ASSESSED VALUE.

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PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Central heat	Fireplace
Walk-in closet	Hardwood floor	Tile floor
Family room	Living room	Bonus/Rec room
Dining room	Dishwasher	Attic
Balcony, Deck, or Patio	Yard

COMMUNITY FEATURES

Lake

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

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Contact info:

Paula Reno

Astro Realty

219 374-9890

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Apr 26, 2009, 4:26am PDT

Happy Easter To All

Paula Reno Cedar Lake Indiana Realtor, Astro Realty (Astro Realty) — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 08:08:05 -0500

I wish you all a Great Day with Family and Friends. God Bless Paula