49 er Drive in Movie Theatre in Valparaiso, IN 46383 We've passed it showing homes in Valpo hundreds of times over the last decade.

Recently,our nephew came to visit (and we had unseasonably cool drizzly weather)...so we decided to go to the

49 er Drive-in Theatre located @ 675 North Calumet Avenue in Valparaiso, IN 46383

This night brought back some of fond childhood memories of our family spending time together at a venue like this....i.e.- getting there early to get a front row parking spot, visiting the concession stand for popcorn & snacks, bringing a blanket or lawn chair to lounge on, throwing around the football in the grassy field while we waited for dusk, etc...

What's even better - they have their own FM radio station 88.5 and you don't have to put those old speakers in Valparaiso Indiana Family Attractionsyour car anymore

LOL !                                                                               

 This is still a great way to enjoy a summer nite in NW Indiana!

click here to visit their website for more photos.....

see you at the movies :)

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 Just as the seasons change here in NW Indiana, we help clients achieve their Real Estate Goals in various seasons in life. We look forward to serving you.

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Jeff & Grace Safrin - "Spouses Selling Houses" TM

Real Estate Broker Associates with F.C. Tucker Advantage Realty - phone # 219-405-1232.

Valparaiso residents serving Lake, Porter, La Porte, Jasper & Newton Counties in NW Indiana.

1st time Home buyers - if you buy a home and close on the deal by 11/30/09, you may qualify for up to $8000 in Tax Credit's - that's a BIG refund Check around tax time - why not you? !

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FYI->The Indiana Housing & Community Development Market Stabilization Program has monies available for  Home Buyers to buy a Home in Indiana!

Home Buying Help in Indiana This Program is explained in more detail @ IndianaHousingNow.org

$15,000 is available to Home Buyers in Indiana who qualify based on Income Guidelines toward the purchase of a home that is not rquired to be re-paid if the property remains the homebuyers' principal residence for at least 10 years.

This downloadable brochure provides more details on this program for your review.

If you are looking to purchase a home in Northwest Indiana and need professional representation, please give us a call to serve as your Buyers Agent.

Thanks for stopping by and reading our Northwest Indiana Real Estate Blog!

 Just as the seasons change here in NW Indiana, we help clients achieve their Real Estate Goals in various seasons in life. We look forward to serving you.

 Sincerely,

Jeff & Grace Safrin - "Spouses Selling Houses" TM

Real Estate Broker Associates with F.C. Tucker Advantage Realty - phone # 219-405-1232.

Valparaiso residents serving Lake, Porter, La Porte, Jasper & Newton Counties in NW Indiana.

1st time Home buyers - if you buy a home and close on the deal by 11/30/09, you may qualify for up to $8000 in Tax Credit's - that's a BIG refund Check around tax time - why not you? !

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We closed today on a beautiful home we listed for sale in DeMotte, IN ( Jasper County,  46310 ).

Handshake Agreements on Point 2 Websites This Listing was the result of the sphere of influence of another client who found us on one of our many websites (POINT 2) and liked the way we marketed homes and recommended us to family !

A 2 Bedroom Single Family Home is not as in demand as 3 & 4 BR properties in NW Indiana, but, as Jeff says - there is a buyer out there for just about every property type ;) 

The setting was scenic and the price affordable and the condition well maintained...so an offer to purchase came from a pre-approved, qualified buyer on the 80th day of being on the market!

With professional collaboration between the Buyer's Agent and Listing Agents together with the Buyer and Sellers cooperation, all the many steps of this transaction's process were worked through!

 Thanks for stopping by and reading our Northwest Indiana Real Estate Blog!

 Just as the seasons change here in NW Indiana, we help clients achieve their Real Estate Goals in various seasons in life. We look forward to serving you.

 Sincerely,

Jeff & Grace Safrin - "Spouses Selling Houses" TM

Real Estate Broker Associates with F.C. Tucker Advantage Realty - phone # 219-405-1232.

Valparaiso residents serving Lake, Porter, La Porte, Jasper & Newton Counties in NW Indiana.

1st time Home buyers - if you buy a home and close on the deal by 11/30/09, you may qualify for up to $8000 in Tax Credit's - that's a BIG refund Check around tax time - and people are already getting them- why not you? !

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Don't Get Behind The 8 Ball - Call the IN PHONE - A- THON to learn about Foreclosure Prevention Programs For Hoosiers Today our Local Multiple Listing Service had this broadcast message and we wanted to spread the word to all->

Indiana  Home Owners who may be facing Foreclosure to call in on Tuesday, June 30th 2009  between the hours of 5 pm and 10 pm EDT  to access foreclosure prevention services.

Click here->  the Link for the Phone Numbers to Call by Regions of the State in which you reside.

Read the Press Release->

INDIANA SUPREME COURT SUPPORTS STATEWIDE PHONE-A-THON AIMED AT FORECLOSURE PREVENTION

View the Video

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Thanks for stopping by and reading our Northwest Indiana Real Estate Blog!

 Just as the seasons change here in NW Indiana, we help clients achieve their Real Estate Goals in various seasons in life. We look forward to serving you.

 Sincerely,

Jeff & Grace Safrin - "Spouses Selling Houses" TM

Real Estate Broker Associates with F.C. Tucker Advantage Realty - phone # 219-405-1232.

Valparaiso residents serving Lake, Porter, La Porte, Jasper & Newton Counties in NW Indiana.

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Tired of Looking at the Same ol ? Desirable Jackson Township Location - Traditional Cape Cod Exterior - Unique Rennovation Inside->
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Location: Jackson Township
Desirable Jackson Township Location- in Porter County, Northwest Indiana - close to Indiana Tollroad and South Shore Train Stop for ease of commute to Chicagoland. This Westville,IN property is not a Drive by! Perched on Wooded 1.2 Acre Lot w/extensively fenced rear yard & 2 sheds. Semi-circular drive leads to a traditional 1.5 story cape cod w/inviting screened porch. Inside has been artistically rennovated to Modern Euro style-Open concept Home is spacious w/volume & vaulted ceilings, lots of windows + skylites too! Dramatic catwalk separates Upper wings. Country Kitchen w/Appliances & Pantry,cabinets + bold ceramic floor that pops! Jacuzzi Tub in Main Bath. LR w/art deco track lights + new berber carpet. Main Floor office w/built-ins has closet (could be BR). Great Room w/2 story wall of windows overlooking yard. MBR has walk-in closet + adjacent 3/4 bath. Another Den/BR Upstairs w/ 1/2 Bath + built-in's. 2 Staircases in the Home. Reverse Osmosis & Water Softner, Stackable Washer & Dryer Stay. Zone Heat & A/C - 2 units - one on each side of home. Reasonable Property Taxes. One Year Home Warranty Provided! Possession Day of Closing. Please remove shoes for showings-thanks.
Talk to Jeff & Grace Safrin - "Spouses Selling Houses"TM of F.C.Tucker - Indiana's Largest Real Estate Company. Call 219-405-1232 today to schedule a private showing of this lovely property.
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Price: $237,000
Flexibility: Negotiable
Additional Pricing Information: Fabulous Open Concept Modern Loft Style Interior contrasts with a serene country acre setting !
Property Location
535 E. Greening Rd.
Westville, IN 46392
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Features
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Parking Spaces: 2
Year Built: 1968
Subdivision: none
Lot Size: 1.2 acres
Garage Size: 2
School District: Duneland
Square Footage: 2200
Agent Name: Jeff Safrin
Broker: F.C.Tucker
MLS #: 240612
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Appliances
Range/Oven
Full Refrigerator
Washer/Dryer
Dishwasher
Microwave
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Vaulted Ceilings
Attic
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Patio
Fenced Yard
Grass Lawn
Secluded setting
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Lake Louise in Shorewood Forest, Valparaiso, IN 46385 When we moved from Lake County, Indiana (St. John) 12 years ago to Porter County, IN ....we were looking for lower property taxes, a home with some land and goods schools.

 We ended up with all of  that plus some...the added amenities of enjoying a beautiful year round recreational community - SHOREWOOD FOREST - and all of the perks that go with it!

Besides parks, playgrounds, tennis courts and basketball courts...there are nature trails, walking paths, and a Lake -> Lake Louise. The Community Pool and Clubhouse plus Neighborhood Sandy Beach are awesome this time of year!

If you enjoy BOATING and FISHING and Water Sports (tubing or water-skiing ) as our family does....this is a great place to live!

Click here to read one of our past blogs about the community of shorewood Forest in Valparaiso, IN 46385 and see many more photos !

It's nice to live in a vacation like setting every day! 

Yesterday, we remembered the camera - so here are a few shots from the lake :) Blue Heron on Lake Louise in Shorewood Forest, Valparaiso, IN 46385

Makes time off before or after work relaxing to go for a boat ride and watch the blue heron. look closely->

We have a Beautiful All Brick Home For sale across the street from the lake with 4 bedrooms, 4 fireplaces, a scenic large wooded lot ...FYI - there are public areas to dock and launch your boat for those that live off the lakefront - call us @ 219-405-1232 if you'd like to see this spacious home!

Our Past Buyer Clients have enjoyed personalized service including Boat Tours of Lakefront Property in Shorewood Forest :)

If we can help you find a home that suits your families needs in Northwest Indiana - please don't hesitate to contact us...our system for working with buyers step by step makes for a smooth and successful real estate transaction.

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Thanks for stopping by and reading our Northwest Indiana Real Estate Blog!

 Just as the seasons change here in NW Indiana, we help clients achieve their Real Estate Goals in various seasons in life. We look forward to serving you.

 Sincerely,

Jeff & Grace Safrin - "Spouses Selling Houses" TM

Real Estate Broker Associates with F.C. Tucker Advantage Realty - phone # 219-405-1232.

Valparaiso residents serving Lake, Porter, La Porte, Jasper & Newton Counties in NW Indiana.

On  Facebook  ?...... be-friend us - look up Jeff Safrin  : )    

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"Reach Out and Touch Some-body's Hand, Make This World a Better Place"....Yes, We Can !

Christ Lutheran Church - Valparaiso, IN Ladies Summer Bible Study Uses SKYPE to Reach Out and Connect THE Message !

 @ Christ Lutheran Church in Valparaiso, IN  the Ladies Summer Bible Study has a participant from Singapore, Asia via SKYPE !

Seems like just a few weeks ago, I blogged about a new Ladies Bible Study starting up here in Valparaiso, IN  at my church.  If you live around here, you'll know the one, with all big construction trucks and new building going on at the Corner of Campbell St. & Vale Park Road.

On the 1st night of this study, one of the ladies mentioned that she had a friend overseas who may like to join in. Since they already communicate via SKYPE,and our Church has wireless internet access, the technology was in place to, as the song says.....reach out!  

We extended her an invitation to join us via Laptop with built in video camera and last night that invite was graciously accepted.

  Psalm 85  It Was AWESOME ! ...but then, so is our GOD :)                                                                               

 Connections like this that foster fellowship around the globe are priceless!

 Just look at the ->Google Mapof how far apart these 2 cities are!

Luckily, the time zone differences meshed for this particular study. As the evening sun faded here in Valpo, we discussed the lessons to be learned from the story of Lot's Wifewith a sister who saw morning sunlight in Singapore. We all laughed, as we discovered the similarities in weather. It was 90 and humid in Asia and we've had a hot few days of summer lately in NW Indiana as well!

 What a blessing to be able to come together and study The Word no matter how many miles separate us....

Can I hear an Amen ? !

The world is getting smaller, thanks to technology and social media! I pray those reading will be inspired to reach out and connect to others around the globe using these new means to share the Message...yes you can!

Enjoy the song & video ->

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 Thanks for stopping by and reading our Northwest Indiana Real Estate Blog!

 Just as the seasons change here in NW Indiana, we help clients achieve their Real Estate Goals in various seasons in life. We look forward to serving you.

 Sincerely,

Jeff & Grace Safrin - "Spouses Selling Houses" TM

Real Estate Broker Associates with F.C. Tucker Advantage Realty - phone # 219-405-1232.

Valparaiso residents serving Lake, Porter, La Porte, Jasper & Newton Counties in NW Indiana.

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Mark Twain once said: " Buy Land, They Stopped Making It."

How about 247 +/- Acres of Land For Sale in Northwest Indiana's Lake County?

Crown Point Mailing Address 46307, Prime Location off 231 & Arizona St. Property extends to Gibson St. (survey on file). With Interstate 65 nearby & new schools & growing business development, this Windfield Township Location is worth Investors careful consideration offered at a listing price of $12K per acre !

Unique Topography includes wooded + tree lined areas, 2 small lakes, Niles Ditch runs through land, nature preserve area where deer, pheasant & wildlife abound + income producing leased farmland->(subject to crop rights).

Visionaries have entertained possibilities of golf course/holes,equestrian estate,executive homesite.

So bring your horses or farm animals and build and board them here! Not to mention plenty of room for riding trails!

Property Consists of the Following Addresses to comprise +/- 247.14 acres: 13510 Gibson St. = 9.14 Acres, 13414 Gibson St. = 33.0 Acres, 13308 Gibson St. = 127.0 Acres, 13601 Arizona St. = 78.0 Acres. These Parcels will not be seperated and sold as is Old Barn, Silo & Corn Crib of no value.

Here are some photos of a NEW LISTING beautiful, income producing property -> all but about 90 acres are farm land. If you are looking for a large parcel of land to hold on to for future developement look here->

 Land Bordering Gibson Street - Rich Soil for farming

 2 small natural lakes on this property plus niles ditch runs through this land

 247 acres of land for sale in crown point, indiana

 Old buildings on this land of little or no value

 tree lined areas where nature abounds vacant land for sale nw indiana

 very old silo's & corn cribs remain

 treelined parcel of land - wildlife abounds here

 rolling hills and unique topography of this acreage for sale in indiana

 farmland plus woods plus creek plus lakes

 executive homesite with this view? + 247 acres around you - that's seclusion!

 more woods and rolling terrain

 electric available - old out buildings of no value

 Big ol Barn off Arizona Street - Do Not Trepass posted

 Land For Sale NW Indiana - Survey on File

 rough outline of the 247 acres for sale traced onto map

 Go to Google Maps & Enter Rt 231 & Arizona Street - Crown Point, IN

 Thanks for stopping by and reading our Northwest Indiana Real Estate Blog!

 Just as the seasons change here in NW Indiana, we help clients achieve their Real Estate Goals in various seasons in life. We look forward to serving you.

 Sincerely,

Jeff & Grace Safrin - "Spouses Selling Houses" TM

Real Estate Broker Associates with F.C. Tucker Advantage Realty - phone # 219-405-1232.

Valparaiso residents serving Lake, Porter, La Porte, Jasper & Newton Counties in NW Indiana.

On  Facebook  ?...... be-friend us - look up Jeff Safrin  : )    

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In these changing times with social media morphing at about the rate of the speed of light... LOL...i.e. micro blogging on twitter... the whirlwind of RE barcamp and who knows what next (Google wave?).....

Homes in Northwest Indiana that Just SoldOur most recent listing that sold was brought to us courtesy of another type of social networking

Interacting personally with past clients - > sphere of influence.

Here's how it went :)

We were driving by a former clients home in Valparaiso, IN and saw an empty garbage can at the curb of a very long driveway.

Yea, my Jeff responded, "He reminds me of my grandfather. I'm gonna stop and take the trash can up the driveway for them and put it near the garage so they don't have to."

We tried to make our stop transparent (just do the deed and leave), but the wheel of the trash can got stuck in the groove between the driveway and grass. When Jeff pulled it up, the can tilted and knocked off the rear view mirror on the drivers side of our truck ;0 

As Jeff wheeled the can up the driveway, our clients came out. After thanking him for wheeling the trash can up for them, Jeff asked to borrow some duck tape, (reluctant to explain what had just happened). He ended up telling them while laughing about it, after they asked why he needed the duck tape... and told them it was no big deal.

The next comment I heard from our client was pricless & well worth the stop. "In all my years of building and selling homes, I've never had a REALTOR do such a nice thing for me, and I've worked with many."

 "Well," Jeff said, not missing a beat,  "Keep us in mind if you know of anyone needing our services other than trash can retrieval." and we all laughed.

Funny thing..... the next day we get an email from a relative of this former client......asking for our services to list and sell multiple properties in NW Indiana.

Connecting by social media is something we are striving to learn.....

Connecting in person is still the best !

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Just as the seasons change here in NW Indiana, we help clients achieve their Real Estate Goals in various seasons in life. We look forward to serving you.

 Sincerely,

Jeff & Grace Safrin - "Spouses Selling Houses" TM

Real Estate Broker Associates with F.C. Tucker Advantage Realty - phone # 219-405-1232.

Valparaiso residents serving Lake, Porter, La Porte, Jasper & Newton Counties in NW Indiana.

On  Facebook  ?...... be-friend us - look up Jeff Safrin  : )    

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We've Blogged about the Town of Merrillville Indiana before. This Lake County, Indiana town - with it's proximity to Chicago-land by Expressway or Skyway, makes it convenient for commute to work in the neighboring state of Illinois, yet pay less taxes.

With attractions nearby like the Star Plaza Theater &  Westfield Shopping Mall, you don't  have far to go from home for necessities or entertainment.

1st time Home buyers - if you buy a home and close on the deal by 11/30/09, you may qualify for up to $8000 in Tax Credit's - that's a BIG refund Check around tax time - and people are already getting them- why not you? !

Northwest Indiana's Lake County borders the Illinois State Line and so even if you rent in Chicago-land, moving to NW Indiana with lower taxes and a do-able commute by expressway or South Shore Train Line should be worth your consideration - especially since comparable Homes are much more affordable right over the stateline!

Click links below to see more info about this Ranch Home For Sale in the Town of Merrillville, Indiana.

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Valparaiso, IN

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