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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

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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

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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

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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  

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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

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Vacant Homes: 8 Ways to Make Sure They’re Maintained

By: Mariwyn Evans Published: September 30, 2010 Living near a vacant home doesn’t have to mean putting up with overgrown grass and unshoveled snow. Does your community use these eight common local laws, programs, and regulations to force owners to … Continue reading

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