Valparaiso Real Estate Blog

I have been working with HUD foreclosed homes these past few months, and I have to say that the deals have been smooth and fast. You must be a HUD registered agent to place a bid which is done initially online. Once the bid is accepted there are forms to fill out which your agent will overnight t...

Thousands of homeowners who thought they'd cut a deal with their banks to sell their houses for less than their unpaid mortgages are seeing those agreements fall apart months later, contributing to the mounting foreclosures that threaten the housing...     I have taken two training seminars on sh...

Real estate is really selling well in Northwest Indiana. My listing in DeMotte is very motivated to sell and has reduced their price to an unbelievable price of $210,000 for 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, 2.5 attached garage, 2.5 detached heated garage on 1.1 acres in a peaceful subdivision. Great deal. Oth...

First time home buyers getting some really great deals, not to mention the $8,000 - $10,000 tax credits that are available to them this year. I've written 5 offers for buyers in the past 6 days. Our prices are down some, but certainly not as much as other areas in the country. It's a great time t...

5929  E 1156 N,  DeMotte, IN  46310     Beautiful 3 bedroom 2 full bathroom Ranch with a  2 car attached garage and an additional 2.5 detached garage. All of this on a 1.1 acre landscaped lot in a quiet subdivision. The Master bedroom has a large walk-in closet with custom shelves, and a large ma...

Westville 3 Bedroom Ranch less than 2 years old with fenced yard Barely lived in 3 bedroom 1.75 bath ranch with attached garage located in Water Tower Place. Seller has improved the property in many ways including professionally installed blinds throughout the home, a 6 foot Wyndham vinyl privacy...

Many families are facing the possibility, even the probability of a foreclosure due to unfortunate circumstances in the economy.  There are programs available for some to restructure their loans which I will address in the following blog.  For those that feel there is no way out, don't despair. A...

The housing market has always been a bit of a gamble and certaintly 2009 is no different. If you're thinking about buying or selling in our current market there are some things to consider. Is it a buyer's or a seller's market? If making money isn't your objective then finding the best deal on a ...

It's bad enough when a family is forced to leave their home due to foreclosure. Oftentimes they either move in with family or rent a house or an apartment, but their pets are not always welcome. Fortunetly Porter County Animal Shelter is now a no kill facility making it possible for these displac...

OPEN House April 26, 2009    1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Custom Built 5 bedroom home with 3 car attached garage, Granite counters in Kitchen, hardwood floors, 9 foot ceilings, walk-in closets in all 5 bedrooms. You must see the quality of this home priced at $439,000 to believe it. For more information o...