Category Archives: For Buyers

First Time Home Buyers… Take The Stress Out of Buying Your First home!

With historically low interest rates and an excessive inventory of homes in Northwest Indiana, NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY! But even under the best of circumstances, buying a home can be a stressful experience. It can be a roller coaster of … Continue reading

Posted in Area Info, For Buyers, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Considerations for Today’s First-Time Buyers

First-time buyers are naturally very nervous about entering the market. This was true during sky-high interest rates in the 1980s. It was true when the real estate market was booming in 2005. It is still true today. Newbies to the … Continue reading

Posted in Area Info, For Buyers, Lifestyle and Community, News | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

After the Inspection: Protect Yourself with Estimates and a Home Warranty

Posted by Realty Executives You found the perfect home, and your inspector has provided you with a list of necessary and optional fixes.  Now what do you do? The first thing any homebuyer should do with an inspection report is get … Continue reading

Posted in Area Info, For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Finance | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Do You Really Need an Agent?

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Realty Executives It’s almost 2012.  Do you really still need a middleman in real estate?  You can find anything and contact anyone on the Internet.  What’s to stop you from finding a home online, going straight … Continue reading

Posted in Area Info, For Buyers, For Sellers, Lifestyle and Community | Tagged , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Tips for Picking a Real Estate Partner

Tips for Picking a Real Estate Partner As anyone who’s ever listed a house on the market can tell you, finding a real estate agent isn’t hard.  Finding the right one is.  With so many agents vying for your time … Continue reading

Posted in Area Info, For Buyers, For Sellers, Lifestyle and Community | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

House-Hunting Tips

Sponsored By Buying a home? These eight tips can help make your house-hunting experience positive and rewarding. By Marcie Geffner 1. Location counts. You’ve probably heard the old real estate joke about “location, location, location,” but the point still bears repeating. Location … Continue reading

Posted in Area Info, For Buyers, Home Finance, News | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

10 Ways to Prepare for Homeownership

1. Decide what you can afford. Generally, you can afford a home equal in value to between two and three times your gross income. 2. Develop your home wish list. Then, prioritize the features on your list.  3. Select where … Continue reading

Posted in For Buyers, News | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

May – Open House

May Open House 2750 Quicksilver – Valparaiso 05/01/11 1:00-3:00 05/15/11 1:00-3:00 05/22/11 1:00-3:00 4041 Westwood Ln S – Chesterton 05/01/11 1:00-3:00 05/15/11 1:00-3:00 05/22/11 1:00-3:00 3003 West Wind Dr – Valparaiso     05/01/11 1:00-3:00 05/15/11 1:00-3:00 05/22/11 1:00-3:00  

Posted in Area Info, For Buyers, Lifestyle and Community | 24 Comments

Foreclosures 101: How and When to Buy

Foreclosures 101: How and When to Buy When a buyer stops making payments on a property, the lender has the right to reclaim the property and resell or auction it to reclaim their investment. While this is rarely a happy … Continue reading

Posted in For Buyers, Foreclosure, Home Finance | Leave a comment

Find Your Dream Home From Your Cell Phone!

FIND YOUR DREAM HOME! FROM YOUR CELL PHONE! Wish you could see home details while you are driving around looking at homes? NOW YOU CAN! With my Mobile MLS Search application, powered by Smarter Agent, you can search for any home in … Continue reading

Posted in Area Info, For Buyers, Lifestyle and Community | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment