With the extension AND expansion of the 1st time Home Buyer tax credit until April 30th of 2010.

NOW may be the time to Buy a Home if you are a 1st  Time Home Buyer with good credit.

or

Sell Your Home if you are an existing Homeowner (for the last  5 consecutive years) and successfully MOVE UP or Downsize and simplify !

Northwest Indiana has plenty of affordable Housing options!

and even Short Sales are getting easier to sell and close thanks to new 2009 Indiana Laws.

So if you've been sitting on the fence ( which can get painful after awhile :)

Give us a call to talk about your options....

We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Yesterday, we had our 2nd F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate Round Table Conference.

These informational monthly gatherings at different local spots are for the purpose of our Experienced REALTORS to come together and be updated on the latest Real Estate Market happenings AND share each others business building tips!

We place value on the fact that every individual comes to the table with unique insights and experiences in life and we all can benefit from each others knowledge, backgrounds, or niche's :)

This is a valuable asset in serving our current and future clients-> striving to stay current with continual quality improvement always in mind.

Our discussion included seasonal service tips, real estate lending changes, social media policy, examples of actual in the field issues encountered by others, local MLS board updates, IDX links, and chance for questions and discussion by all.

The last part of our round table was a hands on working / learning opportunity to share what we know.

Here we are gathered around our laptops discussing LinkedIn

We Invite you to Link with us all on linked in  - click names below to  invite us!

Pictured : Ty Gammon, Grace Safrin, Irene Tron, Jessica Tron, Linda Littlejohn

not pictured Olga Kwolek and Jeff Safrin.

As Always we appreciate your business and referrals!

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate - experienced REALTORS serving Northwest Indiana

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 :)

$129,900. Freshly Painted, Carpets Cleaned - Ready For You to Move in & Enjoy Day Of Closing- see photos! Located in South Lake County, NW IN Town of Lowell. 2Story Townhome on quiet tree-lined street w/wooded backyard courtyard close to Library! Short walk to Main St.shopping & businesses=convenient location. Open concept floor plan(see additional documents)w/Formal + Informal Living & Dining Areas. Cathedral Ceiling w/Fan + Corner Fireplace in the LR. Lshaped FLR/FDR. Country Kitchen w/Appliances Included & Breakfast Nook. Family Rm off Kitchen w/sliding doors to patio. Guest 1/2 Bath, Guest Coat Closet, Laundry closet (washer & dryer stay) + utility closet complete the Main Floor. 2 BR's Upstairs share full bath ->pass thru doors to MBR has 2 closets. Window Blinds Stay. 2 Car Garage Parking in rear as well as street parking in front. 1st Time Home Buyers may qualify for an $8000. Tax Credit with the recent Stimulus Package if property closes by 11/30/09.

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Lakes of the Four Seasons is a Recreational Community in Northwest Indiana. Their website is http://www.lofs.org

A New Listing this week is a bank owned fixer upper sold as is.

With over 4000 square feet of living space on a corner 1/2 acre lot with golf course fairway views in the backyard, this home has potential for those handy investors with vision, as it is priced well below assessed value.

photo slide show of home & community along with map and information below

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REO-bank owned=sold as is

Overview Maps Photos Features Description Neighborhood Market Stats

$189,500 Single Family Home For Sale Main Features 4 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 1 Partial Bathroom 1 Unit Interior: 4372 sqft Lot: 0.53 acre(s) Location 3607 kingsway crown point, IN 46307

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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: F.C.TUCKER 1ST TEAM REAL ESTATE

Our recent listings REO-bank owned=sold as is Custom Home w/ Attention To Details For the Discerning Buyer! For Mr. or Ms. Fix it->Affordable Home, Country Setting. Prime Location Building For Sale on Acre Lot Ideal for Related Living or Big Family-> Subscribe to our listing feed

See more crown point, IN real estate for sale

Are ya ready for some football ?

Local, that is. 

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t's gonna be a cool fall day tomorrow so bundle up and come out and see the Valparaiso University Crusaders play San Diego at Brown Field @ 1:00pm kickoff time!

Go VU !

Hopefully the Victory Bell will ring in a win for Valpo's bold wearing GOLD team :)

See you at the game ( twittering updates perhaps :)                

Serious Buyers Relocate Year Round !

Many people have the idea to "wait" until spring again to put their home on the market.

With that in mind, the competition for homes priced well and staged to sell is less in Fall than in Spring when many more come on the market.

If you are having thoughts about selling your home - why wait and risk Interest rates to go up ? (less people will be able to afford your home if that happens).

Give us a call today or click this link to schedule a  Free Comparable Market Analysis.

Have a wonderful Fall Season!