Indiana

Meals on Wheels in Porter County

11-07-09

Irene Tron: Real Estate Agent in Valparaiso, IN

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Office: (219) 476-5459

Meals on Wheels in Porter County supplies meals to elderly, ill, and disabled people throughout Porter County. For many, this is one way of helping maintain independent living. The program succeeds partly due to the people who volunteer to deliver the meals. The volunteers provide not only a meal but also a smile and a touch to some who are lonely and appreciate the connection with another person.

Meals are delivered between 11 and 1 pm and people can volunteer by helping deliver meals once a week or once a month. Is this something that interests you? If you or your church group or business would like more information on volunteering, contact Meals on Wheels in Porter County, Indiana at 219-462-5195. You can also get more information by clicking this link.

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How many different ways do you market your listing?

11-07-09

Fort Wayne Realtors Jared and Amanda Christiansen

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Office: (260) 436-9700 x304

Mobile: (260) 704-0842
Secondary: (260) 704-0843

How many different ways do you market your listing? Here is a list of what we do... would love to hear if I have missed any ideas you may have.

1. MLS (I know some agents that only do this)

2. There's the obvious: SIGNS in the yard and directional signs around the neighborhood.

3. MLS Email blast that sends the new listing to other agents in town.

4. One of my favorites: www.Point2Agent.com. This awesome site blasts your listing to over 30 sites.

5. My wordpress blog

6. My Active Rain Blog

7. Craigslist (Even though I get more spam calls than anything from that site anymore)

8. Open houses (even though I DESPISE them and think they can be a waste of time, if my Seller wants they get one.

9. Newspaper ad, but only with listings in smaller towns where people actually still read the paper.

10. And my absolute favorite:

If my Sellers are on Facebook I quickly befriend them and when they see me blasting their listing to my group of 1,000 friends (and counting) they love it.

I would love to hear your thoughts and ideas about what I may have missed or how I can market my listings better. Thanks!!

If you would like to buy or sell a home in Fort Wayne Indiana or in the surrounding communities, please call us at 260-704-0842, or you may want to visit our website for more specific information on the communities we service: Fort Wayne Real Estate, Huntington Real Estate, Columbia City, Bluffton, Roanoke, Warsaw and Winona Lake, Auburn, New Haven and North Manchester, IN. Or if you would like to hear more about a certain subdivision in Fort Wayne or surrounding communities please let me know! I take requests!

Relocating to Fort Wayne? Contact us to see how we can help!

Want to know a little more about us? Check out our Facebook fan page HERE.

Fort Wayne Realtors Jared and Amanda Christiansen

FORT WAYNE HOMES FOR SALE

The Christiansen Team

WE work, YOU win!

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Mayor Jon Costas at Evelyn Bay Coffee Company

11-07-09

Irene Tron

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Office: (219) 476-5459

How well do you know Mayor Jon Costas of Valparaiso, Indiana and how is he connected to Evelyn Bay Coffee Company? Well I'll tell you!

Jon Costas was elected mayor of Valparaiso, Indiana in 2003. Introduced to politics by his father, former state senator William P. Costas, Jon Costas first graduated from Valparaiso High School and eventually went on to law school and succeeded in establishing a law practice.

What you may not know is that Jon Costas is also known for singing and playing guitar. You have a chance to listen to his music on Wednesday, November 19, from 7-9pm at Evelyn Bay Coffee Company. So stop by for dessert, coffee, and music after dinner. Evelyn Bay Coffee Company is located at 3800 Calumet Ave in Valparaiso, Indiana.

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Elkhart REALTOR Evely Johnston: For Those Who Have Decided Not To Decide-Higher Home Prices Ahead!

11-07-09

Evelyn Johnston Associate Broker Elkhart Indiana Short Sale Expert

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Office: (574) 293-1010

Mobile: (574) 304-7148

Elkhart REALTOR Evelyn Johnston has this to say: For those who have decided not to decide about buying a home, Higher home prices are ahead...

For several months now, I have been receiving multiple offers on properties that I have listed. According to an article I read online,The Pending Home Sales Index says all indications show that house prices are indeed on the upswing.

What does this mean to you? It means the urgency to buy is increasing. For several months, perhaps a year folks have been in no real hurry to make a decision on buying a home, even when they both loved it. People are afraid that after buying, the price will drop even further, and they missed an opportunity to get an even better deal! For those of you who have decided not to decide-higher home prices are ahead!

With the First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit extended and enhanced, now is the time to buy! To begin your search, call your local Elkhart Real Estate Expert Evelyn Johnston with Prudential One Realty at 574-304-7148.

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First time homebuyer tax credit extended!

11-07-09

Anna Stout

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Office: (317) 844-4646

Mobile: (317) 828-0299

According to the National Association of REALTORS® Government Affairs Division, Congress has extended and expanded the First time homebuyer tax credit. The following chart is an overview or you can listen to the podcast:

First time homebuyer tax credit extension