Valparaiso, IN

We've passed it showing homes in Valpo hundreds of times over the last decade.

Recently,our nephew came to visit (and we had unseasonably cool drizzly weather)...so we decided to go to the

49 er Drive-in Theatre located @ 675 North Calumet Avenue in Valparaiso, IN 46383

This night brought back some of fond childhood memories of our family spending time together at a venue like this....i.e.- getting there early to get a front row parking spot, visiting the concession stand for popcorn & snacks, bringing a blanket or lawn chair to lounge on, throwing around the football in the grassy field while we waited for dusk, etc...

What's even better - they have their own FM radio station 88.5 and you don't have to put those old speakers in your car anymore

LOL !

This is still a great way to enjoy a summer nite in NW Indiana!

click here to visit their website for more photos.....

see you at the movies :)

Thanks for stopping by and reading our Northwest Indiana Real Estate Blog!

Just as the seasons change here in NW Indiana, we help clients achieve their Real Estate Goals in various seasons in life. We look forward to serving you.

Sincerely,

Jeff & Grace Safrin - "Spouses Selling Houses" TM

Real Estate Broker Associates with F.C. Tucker Advantage Realty - phone # 219-405-1232.

Valparaiso residents serving Lake, Porter, La Porte, Jasper & Newton Counties in NW Indiana.

1st time Home buyers - if you buy a home and close on the deal by 11/30/09, you may qualify for up to $8000 in Tax Credit's - that's a BIG refund Check around tax time - why not you? !

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When we moved from Lake County, Indiana (St. John) 12 years ago to Porter County, IN ....we were looking for lower property taxes, a home with some land and goods schools.

We ended up with all of that plus some...the added amenities of enjoying a beautiful year round recreational community - SHOREWOOD FOREST - and all of the perks that go with it!

Besides parks, playgrounds, tennis courts and basketball courts...there are nature trails, walking paths, and a Lake -> Lake Louise. The Community Pool and Clubhouse plus Neighborhood Sandy Beach are awesome this time of year!

If you enjoy BOATING and FISHING and Water Sports (tubing or water-skiing ) as our family does....this is a great place to live!

Click here to read one of our past blogs about the community of shorewood Forest in Valparaiso, IN 46385 and see many more photos !

It's nice to live in a vacation like setting every day!

Yesterday, we remembered the camera - so here are a few shots from the lake :)

Makes time off before or after work relaxing to go for a boat ride and watch the blue heron. look closely->

We have a Beautiful All Brick Home For sale across the street from the lake with 4 bedrooms, 4 fireplaces, a scenic large wooded lot ...FYI - there are public areas to dock and launch your boat for those that live off the lakefront - call us @ 219-405-1232 if you'd like to see this spacious home!

Our Past Buyer Clients have enjoyed personalized service including Boat Tours of Lakefront Property in Shorewood Forest :)

If we can help you find a home that suits your families needs in Northwest Indiana - please don't hesitate to contact us...our system for working with buyers step by step makes for a smooth and successful real estate transaction.

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Thanks for stopping by and reading our Northwest Indiana Real Estate Blog!

Just as the seasons change here in NW Indiana, we help clients achieve their Real Estate Goals in various seasons in life. We look forward to serving you.

Sincerely,

Jeff & Grace Safrin - "Spouses Selling Houses" TM

Real Estate Broker Associates with F.C. Tucker Advantage Realty - phone # 219-405-1232.

Valparaiso residents serving Lake, Porter, La Porte, Jasper & Newton Counties in NW Indiana.

On Facebook ?...... be-friend us - look up Jeff Safrin : )

Linked in??..... link to us... look up Grace Safrin : )

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"Reach Out and Touch Some-body's Hand, Make This World a Better Place"....Yes, We Can !

 @ Christ Lutheran Church in Valparaiso, IN  the Ladies Summer Bible Study has a participant from Singapore, Asia via SKYPE !

Seems like just a few weeks ago, I blogged about a new Ladies Bible Study starting up here in Valparaiso, IN  at my church.  If you live around here, you'll know the one, with all big construction trucks and new building going on at the Corner of Campbell St. & Vale Park Road.

On the 1^st night of this study, one of the ladies mentioned that she had a friend overseas who may like to join in. Since they already communicate via SKYPE,and our Church has wireless internet access, the technology was in place to, as the song says.....reach out!  

We extended her an invitation to join us via Laptop with built in video camera and last night that invite was graciously accepted.

    It Was AWESOME ! ...but then, so is our GOD :)                                                                               

 Connections like this that foster fellowship around the globe are priceless!

 Just look at the ->Google Mapof how far apart these 2 cities are!

Luckily, the time zone differences meshed for this particular study. As the evening sun faded here in Valpo, we discussed the lessons to be learned from the story of Lot's Wife, with a sister who saw morning sunlight in Singapore. We all laughed, as we discovered the similarities in weather. It was 90 and humid in Asia and we've had a hot few days of summer lately in NW Indiana as well!

 What a blessing to be able to come together and study The Word no matter how many miles separate us....

Can I hear an Amen ? !

The world is getting smaller, thanks to technology and social media! I pray those reading will be inspired to reach out and connect to others around the globe using these new means to share the Message...yes you can!

Enjoy the song & video ->

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 Thanks for stopping by and reading our Northwest Indiana Real Estate Blog!

 Just as the seasons change here in NW Indiana, we help clients achieve their Real Estate Goals in various seasons in life. We look forward to serving you.

 Sincerely,

Jeff & Grace Safrin - "Spouses Selling Houses" TM

Real Estate Broker Associates with F.C. Tucker Advantage Realty - phone # 219-405-1232.

Valparaiso residents serving Lake, Porter, La Porte, Jasper & Newton Counties in NW Indiana.

On  Facebook  ?...... be-friend us - look up Jeff Safrin  : )    

 Linked in??.....  link to us... look up Grace Safrin  : )

TWITTER?? ...Follow....  SAFRIN

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We've Blogged in the past about the Beauty of TalTree Arboretum located@ 450 West 100 North in Valparaiso, IN 46385.....

This Sunday 5/31/09 from 10 am to 4 pm.... peruse the work of over 2 dozen artists who will exhibit their oil or acrylic paintings, metal sculptures, fabric arts, ceramics and crafts along the perimeter and on the trails of the Tall Tree Garden!

Enjoy a variety of soothing music from talented musicians who will perform Bagpipes in the morning, the Harp before lunch and lyrical flute ensemble and then ancient flutes in the afternoon.

Food will be available at the Pavilion.

Admission is $5.00, children under 5 are free.

For more information visit their website

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Thanks for stopping by and reading our Northwest Indiana Real Estate Blog!

Just as the seasons change here in NW Indiana, we help clients achieve their Real Estate Goals in various seasons in life. We look forward to serving you.

Sincerely,

Jeff & Grace Safrin - "Spouses Selling Houses" TM

Real Estate Broker Associates with F.C. Tucker Advantage Realty - phone # 219-405-1232.

Valparaiso residents serving Lake, Porter, La Porte, Jasper & Newton Counties in NW Indiana.

On Facebook ?...... be-friend us - look up Jeff Safrin : )

Linked in??..... link to us... look up Grace Safrin : )

TWITTER?? ...Follow.... SAFRIN

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by those providing comments are theirs alone, and do not reflect the opinions of Jeff and Grace Safrin of F.C. Tucker Advantage Realty. Jeff and Grace Safrin and F.C. Tucker Advantage Realty are not responsible for the accuracy or content provided

Have a Blessed Week !

Sincerely,

Jeff & Grace Safrin - "Spouses Selling Houses" TM

Valparaiso residents serving Lake, Porter, La Porte, Jasper & Newton Counties in NW Indiana

Real Estate Broker Associates with F.C. Tucker Advantage Realty - phone # 219-405-1232.

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by those providing comments are theirs alone, and do not reflect the opinions of Jeff and Grace Safrin of F.C. Tucker Advantage Realty. Jeff and Grace Safrin and F.C. Tucker Advantage Realty are not responsible for the accuracy or content provided.