hammond indiana real estate: Hammond Gets $31 Million for Green Project - 12/25/08 04:06 AM
Merry Christmas
Hammond, Indiana get the go ahead for 31.4 Million improvement plan for Wolf Lake, Lake George, and Lake Michigan.  The Regional Development Authority approved a plan that would providea park and bike trails between Unilever and BP Refinery. 
Mayor Tom McDermott, Jr. describes the project as similar to green project that was completed at Portage Lakefront and it became the presence for Porter County.  He is hoping that will do the same for Lake County. 
The project will further improve Whiting trail systems, connect Hammond Lakes to Chicago, and provide an outdoor amphitheater for summer concerts at Wolf Lake.
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hammond indiana real estate: CBS Marketing - 05/13/08 09:23 PM
This is an exciting opportunity for me.  I have a commercial on CBS.  I am a featured agent on the new marketing campaign for CBS 2 MLS marketing.   Visit www.tvmlsexperts.com/Chicago/Serena_N_BrownTaylorBrown_Real_Estate
This marketing campaign was an effort by CBS to help or change the image that the media has created surrounding real estate.  It is a welcome opportunity for not only my business but all realtors so tune in to CBS and let me know what you think about the marketing campaign for Chicagoland.
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hammond indiana real estate: Just Reduced - Motivated Seller - 04/06/08 09:14 PM

 
$210,000
This property is ready for new owner.  Very Motivated Seller bring any reasonable offer. It is a well Maintained 4 bedroom 2 bathroom home located on a beautifully landscaped lot that boast large spacious bedrooms. Located within minutes of shopping, major highways, and just across the Illinois state line. If you enjoy setting in front of the fireplace on cold Indiana nights then this home is for you. This home has a newer furnace, hot water heater, and windows. Call now at               219 803 4489        because this one will not last.
 
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hammond indiana real estate: Population Are Changing - 03/30/08 02:59 PM
I was reading in today's newspaper that the changes in population of different counties in Indiana is being treated as "a sporting event where you compete with neighboring counties. 
My question here is how do the counties compete?  If they compete is it healthy?  Does it help the residents with this competition?
I continued reading the article only to discover that 56 of the 92 counties in Indiana have grown in population all other counties have decreased population at different rates.
Once again, I being to think what is causing the decrease in some counties and decrease in others?  One answer is the recent … (2 comments)

hammond indiana real estate: Benefits to Real Estate Investors Using 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges - 03/24/08 11:07 PM
According to Internal Revenue Code Section 1031, an investor can sell a property and reinvest the proceeds in a new property.  The usage of the Section 1031 allows the investor to defer capital gain taxes when selling any property " held for investment purposes".  There are many advantages to using the 1031 tax deferred exchanges.
One benefit to using the 1031 exchange is preservation of equity.  If the exchange is structured properly the investor can defer 100% of both Federal and State capital gain taxes.  This equality to an interest-free, no term loan on taxes.  It will, of course, be due when the property … (8 comments)

hammond indiana real estate: Got an Offer on a Short Sale - 03/21/08 12:16 PM
I am working with the lender and the seller on a short sale.  The only question asked by the lender was do you have a complete package?  Response: Yes, I have the preliminary HUD 1, hardship letter, financial statement, purchase agreement, listing agreement, and title work.  I even asked if they need a BPO.  Response No need  for bpo.  Got fax number and confirmed account with client.  Keep your fingers cross. … (6 comments)

hammond 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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hammond indiana real estate: WOW, What A Day! - 02/21/08 04:10 PM
Wow, what a day!  I worked on a couple of BPOs or tried to.  The internet has been up and down all day. 
Called AT&T on the DSL service connection only to find out that they are not having issues with service in my area.  Really?
So, what seems to be the problem?  Well, let' look at your modem.  Then, I was asked where is the modem located?
Answer: on the floor (been in the same location for over 4 months)
Question:  Is it a hardwood floor?
Answer: No, it is on carpet.
Response: Maybe Static electricity is causing the problem.  Put something about an inch thick … (7 comments)

hammond indiana real estate: Common Myths about Foreclosure - 02/14/08 01:23 AM
The myths that people believe will save their homes from foreclosure are:
ignoring itinvestorslisting with a realtorfiling bankruptcyrefinancingMyth 1 Ignoring the problem
Ignoring the problem is definitely not the way to handle the dilemma of foreclosure.  Ignoring increases the chance of the homeowner getting thrown out with no place to go.  Believe it or not, the foreclosure may keep you from getting other housing, as well. Believel me, there are options.  Visit www.freedomforeclosure.com/taylorbrown to discover options.
Myth 2  Investors
Relying on investors to bail the homeowner out is definitely not the answer either because some investors are asking the overburdened homeowner to sign over their … (4 comments)

hammond indiana real estate: Investor's Special For Sale - 02/14/08 12:03 AM

 
 
 
 
 
3494 Rhode Island Gary, IN                                                                                          803 E 36th Pl Gary, IN 
Investor's Special for $9,000                                                                                           Investor's Special for $10,000
 

 
 
 
 
 
4257 Pennsylvania Gary, IN 46409                                                                       1638 W 39th Court
Investor's Special for 11,650                                                                               Investor's Special for $13,000
                                                  For more information on Investor's Special Contact Serena
                                                                                     at 219 803 4489
                                                                                            OR
                                                                               visit www.taylorbrownrealestate.com
 
4603 Harrison Gary, In
Investor's Special for $18,500

 
 
 
 
3994 Martin Luther King Drive Gary, IN                                                                            2425 Industrial Blvd Gary, IN
Investor's Special $19,000                                                                                            Investor's Special $19,900
 
 
 
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hammond indiana real estate: Overcoming Objections - 02/13/08 06:50 AM
Recently, I had someone that found value in the money merge account.  Their objections to completing the analysis wasthe price of the software.  The price is $3,500.00.  The price of the software is minimal compare to the savings that you have over the life of your loan.  The savings over the life of your loan can be in he hundreds of thousands of dollars.  3500 versus 100,000 savings over the life of the loan may not be a deciding factor in and of itself, but financial freedom should be.  Without a mortgage, you can retire earlier, pay for your children's college … (0 comments)

hammond 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)

hammond indiana real estate: Learn How to Save the American Dream - 02/11/08 11:37 AM
So you like to help people? Well, if I could show you how to help people and make money at the same time, would you be interested? You can help clients, customers, and strangers save their homes by becoming a loss and mitigation counselor. LET'S SAVE OUR HOMES, ONE PERSON AT A TIME. HELP IS ON THE WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Contact Serena N. Brown 219 803 4489 … (2 comments)

hammond indiana real estate: I am a First Time Home Buyer. What Next? - 02/10/08 01:34 PM
I am a first time home buyer.  What next?
 
            As a first time home buyer, there are things that are important to your successful ownership of your first home.  The most important things that will make you successful in homeownership understand your market, understanding your mortgage, and knowing what you can and cannot handle.
            Why is understanding your market important?  Understanding your market is important because it is important to understand your leverage.  By leverage, I mean, knowing whether it is a buyer's market or a seller's market.  Knowing the difference can mean money in your pocket or money left on … (3 comments)

hammond indiana real estate: Do You Need to Do a Short Sale - 02/07/08 01:52 AM
            It is very important to know if a short sale is the best answer for your situation.  A short sale becomes a viable option when you cannot get what you are owed on the property because of changes in the market.  You may be thinking why would the lender allow a short sale and why would the seller want to do a short sale?  Both answers to those questions depend on the market and economics.  Why economics, you say?
            Well, let's examine.  If the homeowner has a mortgage and the pays off of the mortgage is $100,000, but in the … (2 comments)

hammond indiana real estate: HELOC still being offered - 02/05/08 11:39 PM
            Before we discover why the home equity loan must be an adjusted rate loan and discover more about how the money merge account can make us financial free. I felt it was necessary to address several responses and comments about the money merge account.
There has been a lot of response to my recent blog on the money merge account.  It has been brought to my attention that the HELOC (home equity loan) is being blocked or they are hard to come by, so I thought that it was necessary to reveal what company is still offering the HELOC.  The company … (2 comments)

hammond 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)

hammond 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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hammond 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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