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7613 McCook Avenue HAMMOND, IN Cute Ranch 3BR/1BA Single Family House $73,777 Year Built 1955 Sq Footage 965 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 1 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking Unspecified Lot Size 6,534 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DescriptionQuaint three-bedroom ranch is clean, well-maintained and move-in ...

8730 Monroe Street MERRILLVILLE, IN Single Level Living 2BR/2BA Townhouse $132,777 Year Built 1994 Sq Footage 1,340 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size 4,312 sqft HOA/Maint $38 per month DescriptionImmaculate inside and out! 11' vaulted ceilings with cei...

1359 Brookside #A1 MUNSTER, IN Main Floor Condo 2BR/2BA Condo $124,777 Year Built 1985 Sq Footage 1,320 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking 1 Car garage Lot Size Unspecified HOA/Maint $155 per month DescriptionRenewed down to the studs! Wonderful choices were made with appeal...

If you are thinking of putting your home on the market this spring, I have good news! While the market may not be as hot as it was just a couple of years ago, it is still alive and well. Home values in Northwest Indiana were not as badly inflated as in other areas of the country, and consequently...

If you need to sell your home in this market, getting it ready for buyers to see is extremely important. A pre-sale inspection can help you find trouble areas that need to be addressed before your first open house. Questions you may have: 1) How to find a reliable inspector? 2) What should a tho...

Reverse mortgages, also known as "rising debt loans" or "forward mortgages", were created in the 1960s by HUD and the FHA for people 62 years of age and older, and are now available from many lenders. In this period of economic uncertainty, many seniors are looking at these loans as a supplement ...

The First-Time Buyer tax credit is a great way to take advantage of the more affordable price of homes in the present market. Uncle Sam will provide you with a tax credit of 10% of the purchase price of a home - up to $8,000. But the deal has to close by December 1, 2009. There is still time to g...

Please keep in mind that the observations below are generalized and not specific to any one location. As we all know, location is the important factor when discussing real estate. Every year, Remodeling Magazine and the National Association of Realtors produce the Cost vs Value Report. They resea...

Northwest Indiana is home to many great annual events, so you don't have to spend a lot of money on gas or a lot of money on expensive tickets. Highland, Indiana has an delightful family festival coming up in September. September 11 through 13, Highland will host the 2009 Midwest Zest Fest - A C...

From my perspective, the market seems to be starting to stabilize. People are beginning to feel confident enough to start the process of purchasing a new home. Housing prices are very good right now and enticing not just to first-time buyers who are excited about the possibility of using the tax ...