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Check out all the OPEN HOUSES this weekend in Porter County - here is a listhttp://ping.fm/tHzXe

Want a list of ALL the Open Houses this weekend in Porter or Lake County? Just message me at lindazcentury21@gmail.com & I will send you a list.

THIS FRIDAY - Come to County Line Orchard in Hobart for a live benefit concert for Housing Opportunities Inc & Hobart YMCA featuring Chris & Lou and the Crawpuppies Tickets are $15 per person which will include a night of Beatles music, food, drinks and fun!! Let me know if you would like tickets. I hope to see you there!!!

the joy of being self employed - Quarterly Business Taxes are due including the 15.8% Self Employment Tax

With FHA Mortgage rates at $5.37 per $1,000 of loan - How can you NOT afford to buy a home?

In March 2011, Valparaiso had 51 SOLD properties with an average List Price of $179,898 and Sold Price of $169,241. Does this surprize you? Average Days on Market is only 129.

Want a list of ALL the Real Estate Open Houses TODAY in Porter County or Lake County? Email me at lindazcentury21@gmail.com

Congratulations Valparaiso on your first Diversity Summit to raise awareness and successfully cultivate a positive vision for the future of Valparaiso. Mayor Jon Costas, Valparaiso University President Mark Heckler and others are dedicated to a creating a diversified community.

Now is a Great Time To Sell Your Home

Homeowners often wonder if there is a favorable time of the year to sell their home and my response is NO. The two most important factor in selling your home do not change whether the home is listed for sale in March or November.

The first factor would be the "average days on market" for you area. For example, let's say the average home for sale between $200k to $250k in Valparaiso takes 135 days to sell. If you list your home for sale on April 1st, chances are it will be sell by August 15th. Market time does vary depending on the number of homes for sale and buyers in an area.

Another important factor is the price. Your home should be priced at or lower than comparable homes which have recently sold. An overprice home will linger on the market and in the end sell for less than it should have.

So if you are ready to expand your living area, need to escape a cramped condo or relocate to be near the grandchildren; now is a great time to sell your home.