I was talking to a for sale by owner client, and he was so upset that he had to pay about three to four thousand dollars to a by owner system that didnt work. He was shocked, he thought agents would show his home, and I told him that one of the reasons you get buyers to come through your home is because of a co-op split. Buyers want representation , and for a good reason. Thats one of the reason your house sells is because agents brings buyers to your home, and you get a better price with an agent for you home. 10/28/2007

I know in the state of Indiana that the Appraisal Standard will be going up in 2008. This will help make the appraisal industry and the over real estate market a better place to do business. Even on the Mortgage front they are makeing it so that in 2008 you must be certified. Making the right steps to make the overall industry a higher standard to promote fair market value. 10/06/2007

Single Family Homes Residential          2- Bedrooms         3 Bedrooms         4 Bedrooms         5+ Bedrooms         All Bedrooms        Active    #Units5516918143     Average List Price$208,010$300,427$395,735$565,929$376,603     Average Market Time8596978795     Average Square Feet15702104273832212532         All Off Market    #Units11219234         Pending    #Units079117     Average List Price$0$241,401$313,487$233,692$279,111     Average Market Time05664057     Average Square Feet01805277727202374         Sold    #Units1510117     Dollar Value$200,045$1,379,374$3,366,979$975,000$5,921,398     Average List Price$200,045$270,639$342,039$1,100,000$357,272     Average Sold Price$200,045$275,875$336,698$975,000$348,318     Average Market Time17546122148105     Average Square Feet16202... 09/10/2007

Single Family Homes      Residential          2- Bedrooms         3 Bedrooms         4 Bedrooms         5+ Bedrooms         All Bedrooms        Active    #Units13677712169     Average List Price$183,723$234,542$423,203$612,242$343,409     Average Market Time49877916286     Average Square Feet12791813289839142416         All Off Market    #Units02911242         Pending    #Units0154221     Average List Price$0$217,387$347,075$585,000$277,100     Average Market Time056349355     Average Square Feet01653265830471977         Sold    #Units0147021     Dollar Value$0$2,954,520$2,658,500$0$5,613,020     Average List Price$0$216,700$390,855$0$274,752     Average Sold Price$0$211,037$379,786$0$267,287     Average Market Time07168070     Average Square Feet01633279302019     % of List Price0.0097... 09/10/2007

Munster, Indiana -- Single Family Homes Residential          2- Bedrooms         3 Bedrooms         4 Bedrooms         5+ Bedrooms         All Bedrooms        Active    #Units12727417175     Average List Price$189,717$237,025$408,642$554,547$337,196     Average Market Time53707612977     Average Square Feet12621769278036282342         All Off Market    #Units12411238         Pending    #Units04105     Average List Price$0$195,475$200,000$0$196,380     Average Market Time0480038     Average Square Feet01616251601796         Sold    #Units12010233     Dollar Value$166,000$4,167,430$3,755,900$390,000$8,479,330     Average List Price$169,900$215,085$385,320$202,450$264,536     Average Sold Price$166,000$208,372$375,590$195,000$256,949     Average Market Time19185110155100     Average Square... 08/15/2007

Welcome Home! You will be impressed by everything this home has to offer! The home is extremely clean and well-cared for!This bright and sunny, all brick 2 story home features an open concept floor plan including a formal dining room, formal living room, family room with a brick fireplace, large eat-in kitchen and windows galore! The kitchen offers tons of cabinets, a center island, and looks out to the beautiful backyard. French doors lead from the kitchen to the deck and gazebo with a hot tub! A gorgeous oak staircase leads upstairs to the main bedroom suite which features a whirlpool tub. There are also two large bedrooms and an additional bath. The lower level is completely finished with a large recreation area and sports bar! This home is MUST SEE! What more could you ask for? This... 07/24/2007

Munster Indiana Single Family Homes - JUNE 2007 - SOLD                                                                    2- Bedrooms         3 Bedrooms         4 Bedrooms         5+ Bedrooms         All Bedrooms #Units9149133     Dollar Value$1,363,533$2,786,400$3,333,800$477,500$7,961,233     Average List Price$155,278$203,900$384,722$498,000$248,867     Average Sold Price$151,504$199,029$370,422$477,500$241,249     Average Market Time59789322582     Average Square Feet14041672305235322032     % of List Price97.5797.6196.2895.8896.94 Equal Opportunity Housing * All information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.All information herein has not been verified and is not guaranteed.Copyright ©2007 Rapattoni Corporation. All rights reserved.                07/04/2007

          ActiveListing Price Range QuantityAverage DOM $50,000 thru $59,99917 $140,000 thru $159,999233 $160,000 thru $179,9991364 $180,000 thru $199,9991572 $200,000 thru $249,9992952 $250,000 thru $299,9991456 $300,000 thru $349,9991258 $350,000 thru $399,999661 $400,000 thru $449,9991186 $450,000 thru $499,9991296 $500,000 thru $549,9995130 $550,000 thru $599,999258 $600,000 thru $649,999341 $650,000 thru $699,9995149 $700,000 thru $749,999253 $750,000 thru $799,9991161 $800,000 thru $849,99915 $1,500,000 thru $1,749,999128  13570  Summary Price InformationMinimum $58,900Maximum $1,595,000Average $344,955Median $274,900ContingentListing Price Range Quantity Average DOM $160,000 thru $179,9994117 $180,000 thru $199,9991148 $200,000 thru $249,9996112 $250,000 thru $299,999251 $300,000... 06/12/2007

 Support your Region Brewery. Fnd out more interesting stuff about The Region http://www.regionreview.com/The info below and much more can be found at their very cool websiteshttp://www.threefloyds.com/http://www.threefloydspub.com/Three Floyds Brewing opened its doors in 1996 as a very small brewery in Hammond, Indiana. Acceptance of the beers took off right away, initially as draft only products, then contract brewed bottles were added. As demand grew, we moved to Munster, added our own bottling line, and began receiving awards and compliments about our beers-according to Ratebeer. com, we are rated as the second best brewery. Currently we distribute in 10 states. 04/11/2007

Take the time to see the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra this season. You will be glad you did. Sometimes great assests like this are taken for granted when they are right in your backyard. Check out their schedule and mark your calender. In the summmer, they may be found in Area parks having a free concert. I seen them at a park in Schererville during the warm months and I was very enjoyable.If you would like more Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra Information, please visithttp://www.nisorchestra.org/core/Season/season_main.asp This information is Courtesy of Willems Realtorshttp://www.willemsrealtors.com/ 04/11/2007

Munster High School serves Munster Indiana. The school enjoys a fine reputation for academics. Munster High School also has many fine athletic programs. Find out more about Munster High School at their website. http://www.munster.k12.in.us/MHS/MHSHome.html Research Munster High School test scores and other Indiana Schools at the Indiana Department of Education website. http://mustang.doe.state.in.us/SEARCH/snapcorp.cfm?corp=4740Information Courtesy of http://www.willemsrealtors.com/   04/08/2007

To find out how much money you'll net from your house, add up your closing costs and subtract them from the sale price of the house. Closing Costs for SellersMortgage payoff and outstanding interest.Prorations for real estate taxes.Prorations for utility bills, condo dues, and other items paid in arrears.Closing fees charged by closing specialist.Title policy fees.Home inspections.Attorney's fees.Survey charge.Transfer tax or other government registration fees.Brokerage commission.TotalThis form will help you compare different Real Estate Offices.Courtesy of http://www.willemsrealtors.com/  03/07/2007

1. Real Estate Attorney2. Appraiser3. Home Inspector4. Mortgage Loan Officer5. Environmental Specialist6. Lead Paint Inspector7. Radon Inspector8. Tax Advisor9. Sanitary Systems Expert10. Occupancy Permit Inspector11. Zoning Inspector12. Survey Company13. Flood Plain Inspector14. Termite Inspector15. Title Company16. Insurance Consultant17. Moving Companyhttp://www.willemsrealtors.com/ Serving Cedar Lake, Crown Point, Dyer, East Chicago, Gary, Griffith, Hebron, Hammond, Highland, Hobart, Lake Station, Leroy, Lowell, Merrillville, Munster, New Chicago, Schererville, Schneider, Shelby, St. John, Whiting, Winfield, Beverly Shores, Burns Harbor, Chesterton, Kouts, Michigan City, Ogden Dunes, Portage, Valparaiso, Westville, Wheeler, LaPorte, Long Beach in Northwest Indiana Real Estate Market 03/06/2007