Merrillville, IN

First a smattering of posts from my new favorite legal blogger in Northwest Indiana -

Surprising Victory for Illinois Medical Malpractice Victims

Drunk Driver Causes Mishawaka Officer's Death, MADD Proposes Solution

Judicial Technology and Automation Committee Makes Progress Toward Statewide Odyssey Case Management System

Have you noticed how few attorneys take the time to blog, to even communicate with their clients? Well I have and I was pleased to find this legal team that was contradicting the trend.

Northwest Indiana Lawyer - An Internet resource intended to educate practitioners as well as laypeople, creating awareness of the rights and compensation to which Northwest Indiana residents may be entitled.

Sounds kinda legalese doesn't it? Well one thing that occurs to me is that attorneys could actually get sued, by other attorneys of course, if they gave legal advice on their blogs. What a crazy world we live in, where a professional in any career would have to be careful giving free advice because if consumed by the wrong and naive citizen they could turn around and sue. Wow.

• So let's shoot straight, if you want some legal assistance and you're currently in Northwest Indiana ... I can recommend this office of attorneys. I'm actually a client myself.
  
• If you are looking for legal assistance in the areas of real estate law, collections disputes, credit repair, loan modifications, or defense ... check out the company that I believe is Northwest Indiana's preeminent lawyer blog.
• If you are interested in suing someone for some made up dispute, an ambulance chaser, a scammer ... call someone else.

Do you enjoy cooking and trying new recipes? Do you watch the Food Network and wish you could try your hand at some of those cooking techniques? Are you stressing out about hosting that holiday dinner? If this sounds like you, then I've got the perfect answer!

Its "U Cook" in Merrillvlle, Indiana - more than just a dinner! U Cook offers an entertaining culinary experience with hands on classes and demonstrations. At the classes you will learn cooking techniques and styles of cooking by doing it yourself with Chef John Rooney teaching.

For the holiday season, "U Cook" can also host your holiday party and you can enjoy a fabulous dinner and learn recipes with the "hands-on" demonstrations. Click on this link for more information on learning to cook like a pro! "U Cook" is located at 150 E US Hwy 30 in Merrillville, Indiana.

The trick....

We listed a home for sale about 4 months ago in NW Indiana that closed this week.

While Jeff was putting up the For Sale Sign in the front yard a neighbor with an inquiring mind walked over and wanted to know if the person living in the home was selling....Jeff replied with a smile - "Yes , Do you know of anyone who you'd like to buy this home & be your new neighbor ? :)

He just gave him a look and left.

Awhile later, the for sale sign suddenly vanished :0

However the showings remained frequent and offers came in. Finally, the relocating seller accepted, and a month later we closed.

The Treat

Internet ads don't suddenly vanish :)

We have sold many homes without a yard sign.

Some subdivision restrictive covenants don't even allow signs and the homes still sell

Our marketing is not a trick.

It is consistent, persistent, WORK that does not vanish but multiples by repeat efforts that are rewarded eventually with results.

Of course the home has to be priced right and in move in condition these days as well - we are Real Estate Professionals, not magicians :)

Happy Selling

For the second year in a row, Taste of Home Magazine is bringing their Cooking School to the Star Plaza Theatre in Merrillville, Indiana. Tickets are on sale now for the cooking school held on Monday, October 12, 2009.

I attended this last year and I'm looking forward to going again for the

• Live cooking demos with top culinary specialist Dana Elliott
• Fabulous recipes and creative cooking tips
• Prize give-aways and free gift bags
• Top local vendor exhibits

The vendor booths are open from 1 - 9:30 pm. Showtime for the cooking show is 7 PM and the doors open at 5:30 PM. If you cannot attend the show, you ought to stop by the vendor booths from 1 - 9:30 for only $1.00.

The give-aways last year were incredible. They not only gave away grocery store gift cards, fruit baskets, kitchen gadgets, etc., but at the end of the night they also gave away the stainless steel appliances they used during the show. It included a microwave, 2 ranges, a refrigerator, and a complete dining table and 4 chairs. All the food they prepared was also given away.

See you at the Star Plaza Theatre for the Taste of Home Cooking School and maybe one of us will win a new kitchen appliance.

If you enjoy Greek food and pastries, then do not miss Merrillville's 4oth Annual

GRECIAN FESTIVAL

July 10th - July 12th

Friday 5 - 11pm

Saturday and Sunday 1 - 5pm

Free admission, free parking, kiddie rides, carnival games, live perfomances, Greek food and pastries! Fun for the whole family.

Another fun activiity in Merrillville, Indiana located in Lake County, IN.

Irene Tron
Making Real Estate Enjoyable in Northwest Indiana
www.irenetronrealtor.com