Every year we receive a phone call with a referral of a home buyer or seller from another CRS since Grace has the designation AND is an active dues paying member annually! We are so very thankful for the relationships we have developed over the last 17 years with many professional REALTORS nationwide. The testimonial below is from new clients who asked to take us to dinner and to visit their home in a few weeks when they are unpacked and settled in! If we can be of service to you in helping you relocate to NW Indiana, please give us a call @219-309-9930. Please click the various links to read what our clients say about using our professional services to help them by providing solutions to their real estate needs Zillow Reviews Endorsements on our Blog Website Testimonials ** If your pro... 09/01/2016

 Sometimes when you send the email links to past clients from 3rd party sites like Trulia & Zillow requesting reviews, the clients call or email us back that they don't post the review they submit?So we then send out the ol reliable F.C.Tucker Company Testimonial Request Form so that they can hand write the review and email us directly :) Like this Testimonial received this week from a former Northwest Indiana Home Seller who utilized the professional services of F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate to List & Sell their property after interviewing multiple companies. During this Holiday Season, we are reflective and Thank God for our past,  present & future clients and the opportunity to serve them in the process of  buying or selling real estate in NW Indiana.www.Safrin.Net website endorsem... 12/22/2015

The irony is that short sales may take a long time to get through negotiations to approval to closing!Like this Schererville, Indiana Home listed by F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estatesubject to lenders approval of a short sale. The sellers lenders servicing company was  Ocwen  An offer was Accepted in the Middle of April, 2015 and successfully closed yesterday!Short Sales Are Not A Game.Some Short Sale Buyers Are Missing The Boat...to speak on what is involved in a short sale.Thankfully, we persevered on getting this transaction negotiated, approved and closed despite many obstacles and it helped that our sellers were cooperative.It also made a big difference that an experienced Buyers Agent explained and shared our updates with her clients often and they were willing to stay the course! H... 08/07/2015

Just Sold = another Schererville, IN home when listed by F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate serving NW Indiana!   A friend of the seller was recommended our services by local counsel and shared our business card.   After multiple showings the 1st week on the market, an offer was accepted above list price!   A back-up offer soon followed.   Talk to Tucker for all your Northwest Indiana Real Estate needs!  Judgment, Courage, Patience and Vision... These words appear on a plaque in the Executive offices of F.C. Tucker Company, Inc. under a likeness of the firm's founder, the late Frederick C. Tucker, Sr. The words not only describe the founder's attributes, but they also serve as continued reminders of our Company beliefs. We have a long history Started in Indianapolis 90 years ago, Tucker ha... 10/10/2013

  ~ Home prices in Schererville Indiana ~ Actives –74 homes for sale in Schererville, Indiana.117 average days on the market for the active listings.$269,900 median list price for Schererville, Indiana homes. Contingents –10 homes currently contingent in Schererville, Indiana.96 average days on the market for the contingent homes.$237,400 median list price for contingent homes in Schererville, Indiana. Pendings –14 homes currently pending in Schererville, Indiana.98 average days on the market for pending homes.$225,450 median list price for pending homes in Schererville, Indiana. Solds–140 homes sold in Schererville, Indiana.107 average days on the market for sold homes.$239,500 median price for homes sold in Schererville, Indiana. The average sales price for the most homes sold in Sche... 12/10/2012

There are multiple factors that can prolong a short sale transaction.   Recently we closed on a property in NW Indiana that was subject to lenders approval of a short sale(Schererville,IN 46375)  AND also subject to Bankruptcy court approval of the sale of the property.   To date, this is our longest short sale ever = 3 months and 13 days from accepted offer to closing. Lender approval time was double what Indiana law HB 1359 allows (requires an answer in 30 days). Seems that laws passed to help expedite short sales have little or no effect on the lenders and that they take even longer nowadays than before in the approval process! Perseverence on the part of the listing agent and patience on the part of the buyers, cooperation on the part of the sellers are some of the key ingredients t... 11/27/2010

Back up offers in Real Estate - we've blogged about this topic before - we encourage them as   Sale Pending does NOT mean SOLD!   In this Market anything can happen, so we encourage the Sellers of our Listed properties in NW Indiana to keep showing their property to prospective buyers even after they have accepted an offer to purchase. Just this week we Closed a Real Estate Transaction on a home for sale in NW Indiana that was the 2nd in line or back-up offer ! It's like an Insurance Policy to fall back on in case "something" unexpected happens along the 30 to 60 day road between what looks like a great offer "on paper" and the actual written words from the lender/underwriter stating something similar to "we are clear to close this transaction, all conditions have been met - please forw... 04/10/2010

Join Active Rain Community... Free Internet Marketing  http://activerain.com/action/referrals/willemspropertymanagement   Why Hire Willems Property Management?   By joining WPM you are getting a complete property management company. We run our business out of a professional office located in downtown Schererville. Don't be fooled! Some property managers run their business out of their homes. This means that you will most likely get an answering machine when you call them. Don't feel bad, their tenants are getting the same response. At WPM there is always someone at our office. This gives our customers and tenants that personal touch when they call. They are greeted by a person not a machine. We are open Monday through Saturday! This means that our clients as well as our tenants are guar... 01/25/2009

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Property Management Services offered by licensed real estate broker. http://www.nwi2rent.com/ We provide property management in the following communities: Property Management in Cedar Lake, Property Management in Chesterton, Property Management in Crown Point, Property Management in Dyer, Property Management in Hammond, Property Management in Highland, Property Management in Munster, Property Management in Merrillville, Property Management in Lowell, Property Management in Portage, Property Management in Whiting, Property Management in Winfield, Property Management in Hobart, Property Management in Burns Harbor, Property Management in Hebron, Property Management in Kouts, Property Management in Valparaiso, Property Management in Michigan City, Property Management in Laporte, Property Ma... 12/07/2008

 Yesterday, we CLOSED on a HOME we Listed For Sale in Schererville, Indiana less than a month ago! The Day we Listed This Property,  we gave the Sellers a " To Do List ' of suggestions or TIPS specific to their HOME to help create optimal showing conditions. We agreed to hold off on setting showing appointments for a week, to give them time to declutter and prepare the home for potential buyers to see. You only get a First Impression once :) During that week, we were busy creating GOOGLE JUICE for this listing by syndication to various websites and Internet Marketing to the masses, as well as telephone & email matchmaking efforts to our sphere of influence and professional collegues :) Calls started coming in a few days later to schedule showing appointments in advance and by the First ... 10/01/2008

  Clogged downspouts and overflowing gutters can lead to extensive damage to you home, landscaping, and basement walls. Gutter cleaning by Handyman Staff LLC is done by hand and bagged at the roof level, so no debris falls on the yard below and we always check downspouts to ensure proper drainage. We offer gutter repair and have both liability insurance (the window is covered if we break it) and workers compensation insurance (the leg is covered if we break it). If you don't feel like dragging out the ladder and doing it yourself, our gutter cleaning services are quick and reasonably priced. Also, we offer soffit, fascia, gutter installation, and repair services. Our staff will provide service beyond your expectations. In most locations, it's typically recommended that gutters be clean... 09/13/2008

At Handyman Staff LLC, we believe that quality craftsmanship, dependability, and a reasonable price are what drive our business. We personally come out a survey each job request so that we can provide you an accurate quote with no surprise charges. Each job will be thoroughly evaluated and discussed with the requester, prior to a quote being submitted. Our best advertisement is our customers! We insure that every job is completed to full customer satisfaction or we don't leave. Call us before your "To-Do" lists take up all your free time.  Handyman Staff LLC specializes in small to medium jobs that the average homeowner does not have the time or equipment to complete properly. This includes: Light Fixtures/Ceiling Fans Garage Door Openers Interior/Exterior Doors Replaced All Trim Work-C... 09/11/2008

  Thinking about buying your first home???  NOW is the time to take the leap...and the credit. Thanks to the Housing & Economic Recovery Act of 2008, qualified first-time home buyers are finally getting the credit they deserve:  up to $7500 for homes purchased between April 9, 2008, and July 1, 2009. This limited-time offer--designed to help get the economy moving in the right direction--is an ideal way to get you and your family moving in the right direction, as well. Below are answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about the FIRST--TIME Homebuyer Tax Credit: WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE $7500 TAX CREDIT???    Any US citizen who pays taxes and has not owned a home as his or her principa; residence during the past 3 years is eligible for the tax credit.  Married taxpayers qual... 09/04/2008

Immaculate 2 story home situated on private lot backing to wetlands. Dramatic 2 story foyer welcomes you to tastefully decorated floor plan offering an abundance of natural light. Stunning hardwood floors in entry flow through hallway to kitchen. Great room features soaring ceilings, gas fireplace, built-in bookshelves, & cozy office nook. Great room is open to kitchen w/breakfast nook, center island, custom oak cabinetry, & appliances. Sliders walk out to wrap around deck w/pool overlooking rear yard. Formal dining is just off kitchen & walks through to living room. Oak staircase leads to upper level where you'll find spacious master suite w/private bath offering oversized WP tub, separate shower, & skylight. 2 additional good sized rooms are just down the hall & have access to 2nd fu... 07/16/2008

Spacious 2 bedroom 1.5 bath town home located on large corner lot with mature trees and fenced in patio! 2 story living room features floor to ceiling windows and fireplace. Dining area has sliding doors to private patio and is open to kitchen including all appliances! Upstairs master suite has ceiling fan, walk-in closet, and access to shared full bath. Catwalk overlooking living room leads to good sized guest bedroom. Laundry facility includes washer and dryer and is off 1 car attached heated garage. This town home is priced to sell! Make your appointment today! For more information, see http://www.thejanacaudillteam.com 07/14/2008

Great quad-level home in move-in condition located in excellent location close to schools, shopping, and more! Sellers have done many updates including newer furnace, hot water heater, and C/A, new light fixtures, new carpeting, and remodeled kitchen. Main level offers spacious living room that open to dining room with sliding doors to covered porch overlooking fenced yard. Kitchen has been completely updated with new cabinetry, floors, and countertops. Upstairs there are 3 good sized bedrooms and a full bath that has also been totally remodeled. Lower level has large rec room for additional entertaining and guest bath. Basement provides plenty of room for storage and has already been framed in and electrical is updated for easy finishing. Relax in the beautifully landscaped back yard ... 06/18/2008

Lisa Wozniakowski | Moke Realty, Inc | (219) 662-3000 5017 W 87th Lane, Crown Point, IN Large Four Bedroom Quad in Pine Island $196,500 4BR/1.5BA Single Family House offered at $196,500 Year Built 1978 Sq Footage 2,137 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 1 full, 1 partial Floors 4 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size 8,125 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Large, four bedroom, two bath quad level brick home has many updates. Furnace, Central Air, and Hot Water Heater are all under 3 years old. Kitchen has a sliding glass door which leads to a backyard patio. Two car attached garage, many closets throughout, and so much more! Newer carpeting on main level. Lower level features a wet bar, fireplace, and rec room, which can be viewed from main level. see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES Central ... 06/04/2008

Immaculate 3 bedroom 1.5 bath ranch in move-in condition situated on large private lot on quiet cul-de-sac. This home features extensive crown molding, 6 panel doors, and many updates including newer furnace, hot water heater, A/C and roof all done within the last 5 years. Ceramic foyer entry into formal living room with picture window, wainscoting, and crown molding. Large country kitchen has plenty of cabinet space and appliances are negotiable with acceptable offer. Full finished basement offers additional space for entertaining with rec room, possible 4th bedroom that is currently being used as den, and bath. Laundry room has more space for storage, laundry tub, and laundry chute from main level. Completely landscaped yard with no backyard neighbors is perfect for relaxing. Finished... 04/03/2008

Lots of quality extras are seen throughout this custom built 2 story home. Stunning two story foyer with beveled glass door, lots of windows, decorative plant shelf and dramatic stairway. Decorative columns lead to the living room with a wall of windows and high ceiling. Formal dining room features a pass thru dry bar with wine rack that is great for entertaining. Custom kitchen includes appliances and large dinette area. Corner fireplace and unique ceiling accent the family room with beautiful floors and sliding doors to the backyard patio. Convenient laundry room just off the kitchen. Main floor master bedroom plus master bath with whirlpool, separate shower, double vanity and walk-in closet. Two bedrooms upstairs share a bath. Huge bonus room has a variety of uses or could be 4th bed... 03/04/2008