Short Sale Requests by Lenders: When the bank asks you to do something do you say NO WAY or Yes SIR? - 04/28/12 10:41 AM
 
We recently closed on another short sale transaction in Northwest Indiana.
 
Every Short Sale is different. Variables affect the length of time it takes to successfully close this non-traditional real estate transaction.
 
What happens if there is a task requested by the Short Sale Lender that a discerning REAL Estate Broker knows is NOT possible to complete?
 
You get this repetitive message via email every few days:
 
Please be advised that you have overdue tasks in Equator, your short sale may be declined if you do not take action. 
 
Short sale Request by Lender: Add … (0 comments)

Valparaiso, Indiana Short Sale listed by F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate Just SOLD - 04/21/12 10:20 AM
Just Sold->

 
 another Valparaiso, Indiana Home For Sale Listed by F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real estate serving Northwest indiana.
This Short Sale Closed 95 days after an accepted offer to purchase.
Every NW Indiana Real Estate Transaction is different -> especially short sales!
When you are choosing a Real Estate Broker to represent you in the sale or purchase of a Northwest Indiana Property subject to lenders Approval of a Short Sale, past performance should be carefully considered.
If we can be of service to you in buying or selling real estate in NWI - give us a call.
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Washington Park Zoo in Michigan City, Indiana 46360 - 04/17/12 01:09 PM
Recently, we took our niece and nephew to the Washington Park Zoo in Michigan City, Indiana.
We hadn't visited in a few years, and forgot just how close you can get to the animals on exhibit there!
Snapped a few photos up close and wanted to share them.
If you haven't visited this Northwest Indiana Attraction in La Porte County,
consider putting it on your "to do' list this summer!
And if you are looking to Move to La Porte County, NW Indiana ->
Talk To Tucker to help you find a property that suits your needs and budget!
 
 
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Winfield Township Real Estate For Sale in Crown Point Indiana 46307 - 04/16/12 09:51 AM
We've blogged about moving to Crown Point, IN - The Hub of Lake County Indiana before.
Recently, we listed for sale and Updated Home on 5 picturesque acres of land in Winfield Township.
With it's own library branch and newer schools, this township has homes in a rural setting, yet is city close
(about an hour to Chicago). If you are considering a move to NW Indiana read on....
The uniqueness to this One Owner property, is that over the past 3 decades, original owners
have planted over 900+ trees that are now mature for your seasonal enjoyment including :
Black … (0 comments)

Indiana License Law Changes Affecting Real Estate Agents - 04/15/12 04:24 PM
  One License for Real Estate!
 
Indiana will become a single licensure state beginning July 1, 2014.
 
IN Senate Bill 0275 details the changes in law.
 
Currently, you can hold either a Real Estate Salesperson License or a Real Estate Broker License in Indiana.
 
All Real Estate Agents who currently hold a salespersons license will
need to complete a 24 hour Broker transition course by 6/30/14.
 Real Estate Broker will be the single license in IN after this date.
Continuing Education Requirements for Real Estate Brokers will also increase in 2014 to 36 hours every 3 years/(12 … (3 comments)

Town of Westville, Indiana located in NW Indiana's La Porte County - 04/12/12 01:59 PM
 Recently, we listed a home for sale in the Town of Westville, Indiana.
Located in NW Indiana's La Porte County, this small town who's motto is "The Town of Progress".
 
 
 
Close to
Lake Michigan beaches,
major roads like the
I 80-90 Indiana Tollroad
and Interstate 94 for ease ofcommute to South Bend
or Chicago-land.
 
 
 
 
 

 Photo of Westville Indiana Middle and high school
 
 Westville, IN town mall sign

Located in Westville, Indiana...
The college campus of nearby
Purdue North Central
has plans to expand educational options(4 year degrees on site) … (0 comments)

Northwest Indiana Real Estate Seller Endorsement - 04/07/12 06:48 PM
It's humbling to have the opportunity to be selected among many to represent Northwest Indiana Home Sellers and we are thankful to live up to their high expectations, despite the varied obstacles of some real estate local market conditions.
It helps when clients listen to and implement our professional suggestions and work with us collaboratively!
 
great things can happen ->

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
As always, we appreciate our clients business and referrals!
For other client testimonials in Northwest Indiana Real Estate, visit our website and then Talk To Tucker
to market … (3 comments)

Portage Indiana Real Estate For Sale Sarasota Heights Neighborhood Rowena Kyle Elementary School - 04/04/12 02:08 PM
Recently, we listed a home for sale in the Sarasota Heights neighborhood in Portage, IN
(Portage Township).
 
Rowena Kyle Elementary school grounds borders this property's fenced backyard
(talk about "living close to school" :)
 

 
 
 
 
 Click on Photo of school to visit website
 
 
 There are walking/biking trails Prairie Duneland Trail nearby as well (just around the block).
 
 
 
 
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We've Blogged about Portage, Indiana zipcode 46368 in Porter County, Northwest Indiana.
With Easy access to both the Indiana Toll road or Interstate I 94, not to mention … (0 comments)

Real Estate is a Global Business - Grazyna Movi Po Polsku - 04/02/12 06:42 PM

 
Movi Po Polsku
Hablo Espanol
Last week while in Chicago, IL at NAR headquarters, I had a tour of the building with other CRS members.
I was impressed with the Global Perspective of Real Estate and the stats this department provided about
the shift in U.S. Demographics.
Born & Raised in Chicago, I know my south side neighborhood was a melting pot of ethnicity's!
I am 1st generation Polish myself and bi-lingual. This has helped alleviate the communication barrier that
can be involved with buyers and sellers who have used our services in the past in which English was … (3 comments)

 
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