Renaissance Pointe WILL bring back the City Center of Fort Wayne.
Perhaps the area has homes that appraise below area market value. Perhaps the Pointe is surrounded by apartments that are the centers of criminal activity. Perhaps the locals move out when they "make it." But I believe that Ren Pointe will turn around the neighborhood.
The Journal Gazette on Sunday March 8th, 2009 had a two page spread in the living section on the progress of Ren Pointe. The City has spent $5.8 and only six homes have been sold. But have YOU seen Ren Pointe? It is only a block long BUT it is lovely. And as each home is completed and a new family takes the keys of homeownership -- there is an extreme sense of pride.
Maybe it is because I have seen what an individual with a vision can accomplish. I saw the Baltimore habor when it was a piece of trash. One man, Baltimore's mayor, had a vision. He got public funds. He called for private funds. For the young people who visit Baltimore's harbor today, it is drop dead gorgeous. It was one person's vision that caused an onslaught of change.
So my hats are off to the neighbors of Renaissance Pointe and the CITY OF FORT WAYNE and my friend Heather Presley who heads up Neighborhood Services. You guys rock. And I will bring buyers to your door at EVERY opportunity.
On February 27, 2009, the News Sentinel and WANE TV featured our realtor/staging crew totally turning around a home on Columbia Avenue in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The before/after photos were amazing. This home will sell quickly and for more money because the homeowners cared enough to prepare their home for the market. So with a little paint (stagers don't like PINK and PURPLE) and a few accessories and lots of reorganizing, this place was turned around on its head. But I could go on and on -- I'd rather just show you the money. ALL those photos were taken from the exact same angle.
The Neighborhood Stabilization Program will be launched on March 31, 2009. In Fort Wayne, Indiana, that means that over $7 million will be distributed to income qualified and credit worthy buyers who are interested in partnering with a builder/developer and turning around a foreclosed home.
Earlier this year, I began working closely with the City of Fort Wayne to ensure that this brand new program was viable. I am convinced that the Neighborhood Stabilization Program will provide assistance to the areas of greatest need in addition to providing housing options for qualified buyers. At the request of the City, I am currently walking through the program with one of my buyers to ensure that the Neighborhood Stabilization Program is presented to the Fort Wayne community with all of the variables in place.
If you are interested in participating in this program, here are just a few things that you all need to know.
The Neighborhood Stabilization Program is a boon for our community. I look forward to working with buyers and other realtors to ensure that this program brings housing redevelopment to the City of Fort Wayne. Any questions?? 260-417-0143 or gbzimmerman1@comcast.net. I look forward to serving you.
The Fort Wayne News Sentinel and WANE TV recently caught our staging crew in the act of transforming one of my listings from WAY WAY TOO MUCH to JUST RIGHT! Over the next several days, I will be featuring various rooms that were transformed. Can you believe that this is the same room -- we uncovered a great window with lots of sunshine just waiting to pour in? I could tell you all that we did, but thought that I should just SHOW YOU THE MONEY! Eager to see how quickly this home sells now. 
If you call your county building czar, you will find out exactly what the regulations are in your neck of the woods. But in Allen County, Indiana, below are the specifics of what you must have to call a basement room a bedroom.
, you must permanently attach a stepping stool or a tool chest so that I child can reach the window. 
So if you are expecting to sell/buy a home, make sure that you know that these are the specifications that determine the difference between a three and a four bedroom home.
And with a professional realtor assisting you, it will be a happy house hunting and selling experience for ALL:-)
You have come to the place where you can find out all you want to know about Allen County and Fort Wayne Real Estate and the surrounding areas of Huntington, Columbia City, Auburn and much more.
Welcome to my profile, the "Gateway to Northeast Indiana," where you will learn all about fantastic Fort Wayne and about the wonderful Allen County Real Estate available including homes, farms, investment and commercial real estate and Northeast Indiana Real Estate Search that is always up to date.
I am licensed in the state of Indiana and serve the greater Allen County, Indiana area including the major cities of Fort Wayne, Grabill/Leo Roanoke in addition to Huntington, Auburn, Columbia City, South Whitley and the surrounding lakes area of Indiana. I am also an Accredited Staging Professional (ASP) and studied personally with Barbara Schwarz, the founder of the Home Staging Movement. I partner with all of my clients to ensure that their home is prepared for the market and is properly priced, staged and marketed. I specialize in residential, investment, land, and commercial real estate. I am completely focused on my clients needs and dedicated to taking care of them before, during and after the closing. I have surrounded myself with excellent consumer- service focused professionals who include mortgage lenders, home inspectors, title companies, appraisers & insurance companies. I do not jump from lender to lender, title company to title company etc. I prefer to use the same companies that are tried and true and will be here when the real estate market is strong or weak and that place customer service, integrity and honor at the head of their list of goals they strive for. What this all means for you is that you have experience on your side. The value of experience cannot be overstated when it comes to making the largest investment most will make in their lifetime. My philosphy is that if I take care of my clients/customers needs and show them respect, my production will take care of itself. My goal is to have everyone walk away from a real estate transaction knowing they had the best service they could ask for.
Fort Wayne, Indiana has been rated as one of the top 50 mid-sized cities in the United States time and time again. Also, according to the 2007 3rd Annual Demographic International Affordable Housing Study that covers the United States and six other countries, Fort Wayne was rated as one of the most affordable communities in which to buy a home in any of these six countries! Fort Wayne has also won several awards for its quality of life, including awards from Money Magazine and Business Week, and the All-America City Awards. This wonderful community has earned popular nicknames such as the "City of Restaurants" and the "City of Churches."
Huntington's downtown district displays a number of stately 19th century mansions that line lovely brick streets. Not far from there, you'll find lovely restored Victorian homes from the early 1900s. Huntington boasts thriving industries, profitable small businesses, and a close-knit community.
Auburn was founded in 1836, with the nickname "Home of the Classics" because of the many classic cars that were manufactured in Auburn. Located in Northeast Indiana at the junction of I-69 and State Road 8, Auburn is a small, dynamic community with more than 10,000 residents and a full range of lifestyle and activity options. The town was once the home of the Auburn Automobile Company. Auburn celebrates its automotive heritage every year by hosting the largest collector car festival and auction in the world. The city is very popular and is home to more than 12,000 residents.
Columbia City, located in the heart of Whitley County, IN is a beautiful area. Whitley County, IN real estate provides many options for those dreaming about living in the country or by a fresh water lake. Columbia City IN real estate has a long and rich heritage, told by some of the city's trademark architectural sights. In the center you will find the beautiful County Courthouse designed by Brentwood S. Tolan in the years 1888-1891, and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. The square surrounding the County Courthouse was also added to the same register in 1987.
Roanoke, a lovely town in Jackson Township, Huntington County, Indianais a local favorite with tourists and residents. The town of Roanoke Indiana maintains a proud history. At first a popular hunting and fishing ground of the Miami Indians, Roanoke became a wealthy commercial center in the mid 1800s. The construction of the Wabash and Erie Canal brought commerce to Roanoke, setting local property developments into motion. Warehouses, mills, stables and hotels popped up as this small town emerged as one of the foremost trading points on the canal One of my favorite restaurants in all of the greater Fort Wayne, IN area is located right here in Roanoke on Main Street. Joseph Decuis provides an exceptional dining experience.
Leo and Grabill has a special small town atmosphere and is home to museums, antique stores, and many tourist attractions. The first Amish arrived here in 1852 and today Amish families regularly pass through the town in their black horse-drawn buggies while patronizing Leo and Grabill businesses.
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