gary indiana real estate: Home Improvement Grants in Gary Indiana - 06/06/08 03:37 PM
Great news! The city of Gary revealed on May 18 that there are grants available to Gary residents in amounts up to $15,000. 
To qualify residents must live in target areas and have "low income".  This program is curesty of US Department of Housing and Urban Development.  The guidelines of the program state that in order for the homeowner will be eligible for $15,000 if the homeowner is doing exterior home improvement, and $25,000 for comprehensive home improvements. 
Interestingly, the program has been available since 1998.
Another part of the program allow homeowners to use the money to repair interior and … (2 comments)

gary indiana real estate: Just Reduced - 05/29/08 01:20 AM

 
838 West 41st Avenue
Gary, IN 46408
$59000
Price to sell.  Subject to short sale. Bring any reasonable offer.  This is a great starter home.  It has beautiful hardwood floor that would appeal to anyone.  It boast a nice size yard for those summer barbarques.  Come and take a look at this hidden gem.  Motivated seller.   Make an appointment today call 219 803 4489.
 
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gary indiana real estate: Indiana to Review Rebates - 05/18/08 05:21 AM
Recently, Rep Brown joined homeowners in their plight to determine why Lake County taxpayers received a zero check for their tax rebate.  According to an article in the Times newspaper, the Lake County auditor was following orders from the state auditor.  Lake County Auditor, Peggy Holinga Katona produced an email showing that the state auditor requested that she give Lake County's resident credit for the 9.7 million that homeowner received from the two percent circuit breaker.  In this same email it was state that Lake County's homeowners would not receive the 9.7 million but the local taxing units such as city, town, township, and … (0 comments)

gary indiana real estate: New Listing for only $62,500 - 04/04/08 12:33 AM
 
 3840 Massachusetts
Gary, IN 46409
$62,500
This home is move in ready with minimal repairs required.  It is presently being used as related living, but easily can be used as a single family home with a finished basement.  The finished basement boast 1 bedroom 1 full bathroom a living room and a kitchen.  Come take a look today.  Call Serena 219 803 4489 for your appointment.
 
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gary indiana real estate: Would You Live in Gary, Indiana? - 03/15/08 09:13 AM
Today, I attend a comprehensive plan or vision for Gary, IN.  This plan covers the next twenty years.  Twenty years?   It has not taken twenty years for others to get their act together, so why will it take twenty years for Gary to get its act together.
Well, let's examine Gary.  Poor schools, high crime, lot of trash, etc.  Each problem has a solutions that involves the residents of Gary doing something.  That something is caring and acting.  Acting to improve, not tear down.  Improve, not point fingers. 
The plan today talked about what could be done to improve the area, but … (3 comments)

gary indiana real estate: PROPERTY TAX RELIEF NOT FOR ALL - 03/14/08 12:10 PM
The above was the headline in the local paper here in Indiana.  This headline has a lot of meaning to me because I was part of the call to action.
Here in Indiana, we went through a tax reassessment.  The reassessment has it problems, but the results was that taxes went up in some cases 110%.  Wow, you say.  Well, when this happen the realtors felt that action needed to be taken to help the homeowners in this crisis.  The realtors felt that it was not only necessary for our professional careers, but the right thing to do as homeowners and business … (1 comments)

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gary indiana real estate: Scams - 02/12/08 04:19 PM
Criminal take most of their time coming up with the next scam. 
Well, this one is no different.  In Chicago area, there is a scam where an inmate calls a citizen using a collect call.  Then, if the citizen accepts the call the inmate hijacks the citizen's phone number. 
The basis of the scam is that the inmate calls several numbers collect and pose as a police officeer stationed at the jail.  They tell the citizen that they are an emergency contact for someone in jail, and asked for their phone number to verify records.  When they get the citizen's number then they … (1 comments)

gary indiana real estate: Money Merge Account - 02/04/08 04:14 PM
   Over the last couple of blogs, we have been discovering what type of mortgage we carry on our homes.  We also discovered what type of loan a home equity loan is.  Now, I would like to show how to combine the mortgage you already have with the home equity loan you may have been thinking about getting to pay on bills or do improvements.  I would like to show you how to use the home equity loan coupled with the money merge account software to pay off your mortgage in 1/2 to 1/3 of the time.
    With this program you … (7 comments)

gary indiana real estate: A Must See - 01/31/08 10:41 PM

916 Spruce
Hammond, IN 46324
$113, 900
 
Have you been searching and searching for just the right place to call home?  I think when you walk in the door you will feel you just found the place to call not home, but the right home.  It even has a nice size lot and a two car detached garage.  It will need your TLC.  It is subject to short sale. Call today to take a look 219 803 4489. 
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gary indiana real estate: Calling All Investors - 01/31/08 10:18 PM

4155 West 22nd Plaza
Gary, IN 46404
$49,999
 
Are you looking to start an investor portofolio are do you have one and need to add some inventory?  Well, this one is fully occupied, and making a positive cash flow.  It is a real money maker.  Call 219 803 4489 to make your appointment today and add to your investment portofolio.  Subject to short sale.
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gary indiana real estate: Beautiful Home Needs a Loving Owner - 01/31/08 10:11 PM

932 Burr Street
Gary, IN 46406
$69,000
Subject to short sale. Well maintained home with hardwood floors throughout, a two car detached garage. Look all appliances stay. This is a great home for the money.  If your home search has been exhausting then look no further.  This home is the one for you.   You must make your appointment today this one will not last.
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gary indiana real estate: Closed end loan Versus Open End Loan and How it will Cancel Interest - 01/28/08 02:59 AM
            Last time, we discuss the basis of your mortgage.  We discovered what a mortgage is.  We found out that the mortgage is a closed end loan.  A closed end loan had characteristics that were not conductive to us paying off the mortgage in a short period of time.  In essence, without our mortgages we will become one step closer to becoming financial free.
            So today, we are going to discuss how we will become financial free of our mortgage.  We will discuss how to pay your mortgage off in as little as 11.5 years for a 30 year mortgage or … (7 comments)

gary indiana real estate: 6422 Morraine Avenue - 01/16/08 12:48 PM
 
$219,000 
Well Maintained 4 bedroom 2 bathroom home located on a beautifully landscaped lot that boast large spaciou bedrooms.  Located within minutes of shopping, major highways, and just across the Illinois stateline.  If you enjoy seating in front of the fireplace on cold Indiana nights then this home is for you.   Call now because this one will not last.  219 803 4489
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gary indiana real estate: What do you after you find a home? - 01/12/08 05:55 AM
After you find the home, there are several things that you need to know. 
30 days after closing you will need to file at the county assessor's office for homestead and mortgage exemption.  This will reduce your property taxes.  The reasons why you have to wait 30 days is to allow time for the home to be recorded in your name.  When you file your taxes, do not forget to file itemize your deduction so that you can file mortgage interest (you will receive a 1099-interest from your mortgage company) and real estate taxes.Please take your HUD-1 with you when you … (0 comments)

gary indiana real estate: What Does the Pre-approval Mean - 12/24/07 10:43 PM
As a buyer, you are excited because you have a pre-approval letter, but what does it mean.  The pre-approval looks at your income to debt ratio true enough; however, are you aware that all your debt is not concerned.  What debt you ask?  The light bill, water bill, phone bill, grocery bill, cable bill, clothing bill, etc.  That may be depending on where you live a lot of money and depending on your taste.
Now that puts the pre-approval letter into a new prospect doesn't it.  Don't get discourage.  Just do your homework.  Buy where you are alright comfortable and be … (13 comments)

gary indiana real estate: Are You Loooking for a Bargain? - 12/24/07 02:51 PM

6927 Columbia
Hammond, In 46324
4 bedroom 2 bathroom cape cod  ready for your family.  Priced below market.
Market Price $103,000
List Price $89,900
 
Call for your appointment at 219 803 4489
Ask for Serena 
 
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gary indiana real estate: Real Estate in Indiana - 12/15/07 04:35 PM
Own and manage my real estate brokerage.
Perform broker price opinion for several companies to include Clear Capital, Integrated Asset Services.
Work with seller on short sales of their homes and have a working relationship with several financial institution that serve their loans. Served real estate needs in the Northwest Indiana Area for over 6 years.
Specializing in residential sales and listings excels with first-time buyers, understanding their concerns and apprehensions.
Patient and considerate  Broker.
Specializing in residential sales and listings excels with first-time buyers, understanding their concerns and apprehensions.
Understands the history of real estate, and spent several years in the construction end of … (2 comments)

 

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