One of the best testimonials or endorsements we can get from clients, is their confidence and trust to represent them in future real estate transactions!Three different properties in 3 different towns in 3 different counties in Northwest Indiana for these three peat clients, who decided to share a few words about their experiences of working with us!As always, we appreciate their business and referrals!"One of the most stressful life events anyone can experience is selling a home. In the last several months, my brother and I have had to sell not one but TWO properties. Having the Safrins "hold our hands” through this made a potentially nerve-racking interval much more tolerable. Their professionalism and caring attitudes helped us navigate the potential problems with ease. They also too... 12/21/2024

315 Galway Drive Listed For Sale By F. C. Tucker 1st Team Real Estate serving NW Indiana This affordable property in Center Township, Valparaiso, Indiana 46385 is a great starter home or for those wanting to downsize and is conveniently located to downtown Valpo.  Talk to Jeff Safrin REALTOR for any questions or to schedule a showing. 219-309-9930    OverviewMapsPhotosFeaturesDescriptionMarket Stats $234,500 Single Family Home Main Features 3 Bedrooms2 Full Bathrooms1 UnitInterior: 1,494 sqftLot: 8,102 sqftYear Built: 1996MLS #: 813299 Location 315 Galway DriveValparaiso, IN 46385USA Jeff & Grace Safrin F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate(219) 309-9930FCTucker1stTeam@gmail.comhttp://www.safrin.net         Listed by: F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate serving NW Indiana! Our recent listingsAffo... 11/23/2024

MOVE IN READY!2960 Katelyn Cove, Portage, IN 46368 For Sale by F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real EstateBuilt in 2019, this spacious 2 story home with finished basement is 3058 Total SF, perched on a 0.4 Acre pie shaped lot with 10 zone inground sprinkler system.  Featuring: 4 bedrooms (all upstairs), 3 Bathrooms, a 2.5 Car attached garage (another 540 SF), plus all appliances are included.... this home is priced to sell @ $399,000.Click here for more info and photos from the MLSMove in Condition + great location in the serene Hidden Waters neighborhood close to the bike trails!Thinking about moving to Northwest Indiana? Consider the City of Portage=Living in Portage, Indiana offers a blend of small-town charm with access to modern conveniences. Nestled in the northwest corner of the state, Porta... 09/16/2024

Showings Start Monday, July 1st, 2024 on this Red Brick Ranch For Sale on the Corner of Yellowstone Road and George Street in Valparaiso, Indiana 46385.Perched on a 10 x70 corner lot, this 1336 SF Home has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, Living room with woodburning Fireplace, Country Kitchen with dining area, Laundry/Mudd/Utility room and a 600 SF attached 2 car garage. All Appliances Included. New flooring throughout. Immediate  Possession Day of Closing & Funding. $249,999.Please click this link for more information and photos from our local MLS 826 Yellowstone Road in Valparaiso, Indiana 46385, is nestled in a community rich with appealing features that cater to diverse lifestyles. One of the standout attributes of this area is its abundance of parks, providing residents with ample green sp... 06/29/2024

Coming Soon = Showing Start on Saturday, June 8th, 2024!359 Sandwood Court, Valparaiso, Indiana 46383 For Sale->Click here for more info and photos on the MLS WebsiteWashington Township Schools Websites->ElementaryMiddle SchoolHigh School Discover the perfect blend of comfort and convenience in this, sprawling ranch home perched on a sprawling acre corner lot in the highly desirable Washington Township, Valparaiso, IN! This meticulously maintained gem offers everything you've been dreaming of and more. Step inside to find an inviting, spacious living room featuring a stunning volume wood-beamed ceiling with a fan, a beautiful bay picture window, and luxurious wood-look laminate flooring. The living room seamlessly flows into a remodeled kitchen that boasts an abundance of new soft-close... 06/02/2024

If a move to Northwest Indiana is in your plans, be aware that Indiana Governor Holcomb signed into law earlier this year, house bill HEA #1068 on March 1st, 2024.An Excusive Buyer Agency Agreement, in writing, signed by both buyers and their REALTORS, and the manager of the brokerage, is state law, as of  7/1/2024.We have been using Exclusive Buyer Agency Agreements with our home buyers, investors, land buyers, etc.. for some time. If we can be of service to you, in representing you in the purchase of real estate in Northwest Indiana, please give us a call @ 219-309-9930 . Sellers Have a Professional REALTOR protecting their interests. Shouldn't you?Please click the various links to read what our clients say about using our professional services to help them by providing solutions to t... 05/29/2024

Coming Soon = Showings start Friday 3/15/2024. Shorewood Forest Beauty!138 Brockton Place, Valparaiso, IN 46385 Follow this link to see 90 more photos and much more information on this property:https://www.flexmls.com/link.html?1tq89meilv1n,17,1This link is valid until 4/13/2024.We've blogged about Shorewood Forest, a recreational community in Northwest Indiana's Porter County, (Valparaiso, IN 46385) many times before.Sometimes considered a bedroom community to those who work in Chicago-land, Shorewood Forest is 45 miles from downtown Chicago, 8 miles to Interstate 65 for ease of commute and there is available South Shore Train stop 15 minutes away, not to mention the Chicago Dash bus service stop in downtown Valparaiso.Many who live here, work in the bordering State of Illinois.This pr... 03/14/2024

Link to more info and photos -> 630 Woodlawn Ave, Chesterton, IN 46304Coming Soon! Showings Start Friday,12/29/23. Renovated Ranch Home Westchester Township 46304. Refinished Real Hardwood Floors in Living Room with Picture Window, Hallway & all 3 Bedrooms! Freshly Painted Throughout! ALL New Kitchen with an Abundance of Beautiful Wood, soft close cabinetry. Lovely Quartz Countertops. Stainless double sink & touchless faucet. NEW Stainless Frigidaire Gallery Series Appliances: Gas Range (5 burner)/Oven, BIG Refrigerator/Freezer & quiet Dishwasher. Wide Tile Floor. Dinette Area with New Lighted Ceiling Fan & wall cut-out to LR w/New Fan. New Front & Screen Door. New Hall Bath redone with Walk-in Floor to Ceiling Tiled Shower. New Toilet, Tiled Floor, Vanity, Lights, Mirror Medicine Chest... 12/24/2023

New Year, New Price = Reduced $24KClick Here for a Virtual TourA Home for the New Year! Looking for a move in ready home in Valparaiso, Indiana's Center Township? Here it is = 3086 Total Square Feet, 2 Story, lovingly cared for & beautifully updated throughout! Features: Inviting front porch, neat landscaping on nearly 1/4 acre wooded lot on quiet cul-de-sac. Enjoy the sound of water feature as backyard has Koi pond, patio plus a BIG deck with Pergola. Traditional floor plan offers formal and informal living and dining spaces, white trim, doors & cabinets, easy care wood look Pergo floors, plush carpet. Living room with woodburning Fireplace is open to formal dining room with French Doors to Deck. Country Kitchen has deck access, gleaming granite counters, stainless appliances, built-in... 12/07/2023

Recently, we represented relocating buyers from upstate New York that were referred to use our professional  services  by previous Valpo clients!Word of mouth is our best form of marketing.Even with less inventory for sale on the market currently, after just one home finding trip to Valparaiso, Indiana, an offer was accepted on the home they picked to be the best for their needs and budget, out of all the homes for sale in their price range and criteria that we showed them.We asked them to share a few sentences about their experience of working with us, here is what Mr. Buyer wrote about Jeff :)We are blessed to have worked with clients who value our thoroughness and many years of experience and are very grateful for their trust and endorsement!If we can be of service to you in your nex... 11/02/2023

It is still a competitive market for well priced homes, in move in ready condition, in our home town of Valpo!Recently, we represented a relocating buyer in the purchase of this beautiful home on 2 Acres in Valparaiso, IN 46385.Here is what he had to say about using our professional services to help him find a home that suited his families needs and budget, plus navigate a competitive, low inventory, multi-offer real estate market to get their offer accepted and closed!I had the pleasure of working with Jeff Safrin and his wife Grace Safrin as my real estate agents, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. From the moment we started our search, they exhibited professionalism, expertise, and genuine care. Jeff's in-depth knowledge of the market and Grace's attention to detail ensur... 09/30/2023

  Pride of Ownership Shows in This Valpo Beauty! OverviewMapsPhotosFeaturesDescriptionNeighborhoodMarket Stats $385,000 Single Family Home Main Features 4 Bedrooms3 Full Bathrooms1 Half Bathroom1 UnitInterior: 2,798 sqftLot: 0.27 acre(s)Year Built: 2003MLS #: 538555 Location 768 Ravinia Dr. EValparaiso, IN 46385USA     Jeff & Grace Safrin F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate(219) 309-9930FCTucker1stTeam@gmail.comhttp://www.safrin.net    Listed by: F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate serving NW Indiana!   Our recent listings 16.66 Acres of Wooded Land in Porter County Indiana | $299,000 | Valparaiso, IN7 Acres of Wooded Land in Pulaski County, Indiana | $77,777 | Medaryville, IN10,960 SF of Pole Barns for Business on 9.77 Acres Plus 4000+ SF Custom Home Priced Below Appraisal | $869,500 | Wheatfi... 09/14/2023

Coming Soon=Showings Start on Saturday, August 5th, 2023.Morgan Blvd. is a main street on the route of the annual POPCORN Festival Parade each September in downtown Valparaiso, Indiana.This 2 story Home Built in 1910 @404 Morgan Blvd.offers 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths and has a cellar type basement (2675 Total SF). A detached 2.5 car garage with storage room was built in 1980. Perch on a 67 x 99 Lot with fenced backyard with concrete patio and mature tree-lined front yard with a big covered porch for viewing the parade!With renovations and updates, this old house will make a great home and is close to many shops, restaurants, parks, and Valpo's  awesome central park plaza.Priced below market value @ $199,000. this property is worth your careful consideration IF you are looking for a fix... 07/29/2023

Recently, we listed for sale a beautiful, well maintained,  2 story home with a finished basement on an Acre of Land in the rural, small town of Kouts, Indiana which is in  Porter County, in Northwest Indiana.Even though his home has 3 levels of living, it has  3 wheelchair lifts. One from the attached garage to the home, the second from the 1st floor to the 2nd level, another from the 1st level to the basement. Counter top levels are also accessible for wheelchair height.There is also a wheelchair accessible shower.Doorways are wide for easy access by a wheelchair. Handicap Accessible Homes For Sale are somewhat limited  on the Northwest Indiana Multiple Listing Service  (NIRA.REALTOR)  .Priced BELOW the recent Appraisal for Valuation, this home is worth careful consideration for those... 06/11/2023

 Buy Land, They Stopped Making It!Looking for Vacant Land? How about 16.66 Wooded ACRES located @ 677 North 450 West in Valparaiso, Indiana zip code 46385, PORTAGE TOWNSHIP, Porter County, Northwest Indiana for sale @ $299,000.Approximately 1.5 miles to US Highway 6 in Portage, IN as the crow flies. Sold As Is. Any and All Soil Tests, Survey, Permits, Building Requirements, and Zoning Verification at Buyers Expense. See Aerial Drone Photos and Call Today 219-309-9930 04/27/2023

 Wishing the Valparaiso University Men's Basketball Team a Win Tonight in the 1st Round of #MVCHoops at the Enterprise Center in Saint Louis, Missouri !!!It's TOURNAMENT TIME. : Murray State : St. Louis, Mo. : 6 p.m. : MVC TV Network (NBC Sports Chicago Plus) (ESPN+): https://bit.ly/3y2nSJK - subject to local blackout : bit.ly/3mCt0wU : https://statb.us/b/457671 #GoValpo | Valpo Men's Basketball 03/02/2023

 After an endorsement from a relative who had used our brokerage in the past, this Relocating Seller chose F. C. Tucker 1st Team Real Estate to list and sell their home in Chesterton, Indiana. Multiple offers received. Seller accepted the offer with better terms and conditions.If we can be of service to you in buying or selling real estate, in Porter County, INwe would appreciate the opportunity to talk with you.Give us a call @219-309-9930 #LetsTalk #TalkToTuckerPlease 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 Google Reviews Zillow Reviews Endorsements on our Blog Website Testimonials   02/15/2023

 Coming Soon 1225 Baron Court, Valparaiso, IN 46383 MLS # 525718 click here for more information and photosComing Soon = Showings Start Monday 2/13/23. Great Center Township Location in Valparaiso, IN 46383 close to it all. Spacious 2 Story CONDO offers Open Concept Main floor with NEW Pergo Wood Floors in the Living, Dining & Kitchen! Lots of Wood Cabinets, plus Breakfast Island, Newer Stainless Appliances, Big Pantry Closet, Deep Under-stair Storage Closet in Kitchen. 1/2 Bath with Pedestal Sink off Kitchen. LR has New Lighted Ceiling Fan. Upstairs 3 Bedrooms ALL have walk-in Closets! Handy Upstairs Hall Laundry Closet (Newer LG Washer & Dryer Stay), plus a built in cabinet next to closet. Full Hall Bath UP plus Master BR has ensuite Bath with 2 Vanity areas, Garden Tub, Huge walk-in ... 02/05/2023

889 Hemingway Trail, Valparaiso, Indiana 46383 MLS info + photos linkWelcome Home! Perched on a CORNER lot over 1/3 Acre with Mature Trees in Timberland Neighborhood, Valparaiso's Liberty Township - 2 Story Energy Star Rated 3370 SF Home with Finished Basement Features: 4 BR's, 2.5 Baths, 2 Car Attach Side Load Garage (482 SF), Reading Room UL, Exercise Room LL, 2 Tier Decks + Big Paved Stone Patio! Entry Foyer, Formal DR, Kitchen, Dinette & Hallway have Real Hardwood Floors! White 2 Panel Doors & Trim, Rounded Drywall Corners, FDR w/Arched Entry off Foyer. Kitchen w/Granite Counters, Breakfast Bar + Serving Bar in Dinette. Stainless Appliances, Pantry Closet, Sliding Doors to 2 Decks + Stone Patio extends dining options in season. LR w/Stone Fireplace open to Kitchen. Upstairs 4 BR's a... 01/22/2023

Let's Find Your Next Northwest Indiana Home! Where Would You Like To Live ? Click on this Real Scout Link below to Search ->jeffsafrin.realscout.meTalk To Tucker = Indiana's Real Estate Leader!#LetsTalk219-309-9930Please 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 Google Reviews Zillow Reviews Endorsements on our Blog Website Testimonials  10/22/2022