Don't judge this book by it's cover! New kitchen, appliances included. New vinyl flooring, lighting fixtures, freshly painted throughout. New bathroom, tumbled marble vanity and tile tub enclosure. New front door and heating system. Slab poured and ready for a new garage. Bushes to be cut back significantly very soon! Schedule your private showing today!

LOVES BIG!! Big furniture, that is! In this roomy and spacious townhome, walk up from your downstairs foyer or come in from the garage to your main floor living. This home seems so much larger with vaulted ceilings and lots of light. Check out the corner gas fireplace that faces the sitting area/another breakfast room or view it from the living area. Vaulted ceilings, large kitchen area, nice deck, laundry room off of kitchen, all appliances stay, breakfast bar, one car garage and spacious master bath make this a home for you. This home is in a condo association with fees of $90 a month.

Enjoy amazing views from this lot right on the lake. Build your dream home on the water in this private, gated community only 50 miles southeast of Chicago. Enjoy fishing and boating in this wonderful environment of luxury and leisure. Conveniently located near Winfield and Crown Point amenities with quality Crown Point schools. An easy commute in any direction. Call for information and start planning your new home.

A beautifully wooded lot surrounds this 4 bedroom brick home. The formal living room features a corner fireplace, built in bookshelves and plenty of windows. Roomy formal dining room. Kitchen includes built-in appliances and is the center of the home. 2 bedrooms plus full bath on the main floor and 2 large bedrooms and half bath on the upper level with lots of storage areas. The main floor den/sun room has newer easy care Pergo flooring. There's also a finished main floor laundry and screened porch to enjoy the fenced back yard. 2 car garage and storage shed. Well maintained home with 3 year old roof, and newer furnace, hot water heater and more. Basement has paneled rec room and workshop area. This home is ready to move in. All you'll have to do is decorate to make it your own. Enjoy the convenience of the location and the privacy of the fenced back yard. A lot of home for the price!

2.5 acre wooded parcel in a great location! There's already a cleared area ready for your home. Possible walk-out basement. Older garage sits on the property. Can be used for storage. There's also a well, septic and driveway. Located just off Indiana Ave. in South Crown Point. Close to schools, major highways and shopping. Wooded setting.

All you have to do is unpack! This home is absolutely spotless and all new! All 3 bedrooms have ceiling fans, fresh paint and newer carpet. The large rec. room is set up for entertaining with canned lighting, surround sound and plenty of room for your big screen TV. The kitchen boasts Chestnut maple cabinetry with lots of cabinet space, new ceramic tile and beautiful countertops. The dining area has additonal seating at the bar that overlooks the rec. room. The sliding glass doors lead you out onto the patio where you can watch the deer play in the backyard. Don't forget about the $8000 tax credit for first time home buyes. If not, you may qualify for the $6500 tax credit. Make your appointment today, pack your bags and move on in!

Beautiful ranch home in Doubletree Lake Estates West in Winfield. Growing area, with all the conveniences just minutes away, and a short drive to Crown Point. Homeower moved in, but not a tack or nail on the walls. Ready for your decorating touches. Double fireplace opens out to the living room and the great open sunroom. Large living room space, kitchen with island, and spacious dining area make this a perfect home for entertaining. Large master bedroom with bath, two guest rooms with additional bath, high ceilings, and more, make this a home you'll want to own. Schedule your private showing today.

Well maintained split level home featuring 4 bedrooms & 2 full baths situated on large corner lot. Decorative paver patio welcomes you to ceramic foyer with coat closet. Upper level has spacious living room with sliding door to deck that has staircase leading to nicely landscaped fenced yard. Living room is open to large eat-in kitchen including plenty of cabinet space! Three good sized bedrooms (two with ceiling fans) and full bath offering privacy door that separates vanity from large jacuzzi tub complete upstairs. Finished lower level features large rec room, 4th bedroom w/ canned lighting, 2nd full bath, and finished laundry room. Brand new garage door and hot water heater. This home is move-in ready! Schedule your showing today!

Fully occupied. Great investment. 1 two bedroom unit and 2 one bedroom units.

Fantastic investment opportunity. This property produces over $12,000 net profit annually. Fully occupied.

1.      Price Your Home Right. If you either need to sell or would like to sell your home, pricing at current market value is key. Researching sale prices of comparable homes is a crucial component to determining a price that will make the home sell. If you don’t need to move, consider waiting for the market to improve. Call us or log on to www.lakecountyhomeprice.com for a free market evaluation.

2.      Consider a Presale Inspection. This will accomplish two goals. First of all, it will let you know the potential problems that need to be fixed, and secondly, buyers can make offers that takes those items into consideration up front rather than renegotiating concessions later.

3.      Consider All Offers. Refusing to entertain an offer from a qualified buyer can be a big mistake for sellers in this market. Wait until the offer has been negotiated to refuse it.

4.      Accept Backup Offers. Consider a backup offer in case the primary one falls through. Also take into consideration that a lower offer with a larger down payment can be a more solid deal than a higher price with less money down.

5.      Hire The Jana Caudill Team. Solid negotiation and communication skills combined with Northwest Indiana area expertise can help sellers to get the most out of their experience.

*Source: Inman News

1.  $8,000 for new buyers: This credit is equivalent to 10 percent of the purchase price of the home–although it’s capped at $8,000 and applies only to first-time home buyers and principal residences. But unlike an earlier $7,500 home buyer tax credit, This one does not have to be repaid.

2.  First time buyers defined: For the purpose of this legislation, a “first-time home buyer” is someone who hasn’t owned a principal residence for three years before buying a house. (The date of purchase is considered the day that the title is transferred.) That means if you’ve owned a vacation home–but not a principal residence–within the past three years, you would still qualify for the credit.

3.  2009 buyers only: Only those who purchase a home on or after January 1 and before December 1, 2009 are eligible for the credit. Anyone who bought a home last year won’t be able to take advantage of it.

4.  Income limits: The tax credit is subject to income limitations. Single buyers need a modified adjusted gross income of $75,000 or less to qualify for the full credit, that’s $150,000 for married couples. Those earning more than these thresholds may be eligible for reduced credits.

5.  Refundable: Because the tax credit is “refundable,” qualified buyers can take advantage of it even if they don’t have much tax liability. This tax credit will be refunded to a buyer, if his year end tax liability is less than the credit.

6.  Recapture: Buyers have to own the home for at least three years in order to capitalize on the credit. If they sell the home before then, they will have to return the credit to the government. (Exceptions will be made in certain cases, such as death or divorce.)

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The Jana Caudill Team works with great lenders and mortgage brokers every day. Call us and we will set you on the track to getting the home you always wanted.

*Source: Realtor Magazine & myfico.com

“As you know, today marks the eighth anniversary of the tragic events of September 11, 2001. We ask that you will join us in remembering those brave citizens who gave their lives on that fateful morning. We hope that you will take a moment today to reflect on the things that are most important in your life and remember that through tragedy we have the opportunity to rise even stronger.”

Here are some ways to make the first day of school a little easier:

• Remind your child that they are not the only student who is a bit uneasy about the first day of school. Teachers know that students are anxious and will make an extra effort to make sure everyone feels as comfortable as possible.
• Point out the positive aspects of starting school: It will be fun. They'll see old friends and meet new ones. Refresh their positive memories about previous years, when he or she may have returned home after the first day with high spirits because they had a good time.
• Find another child in the neighborhood with whom your youngster can walk to school or ride with on the bus.
• If you feel it is appropriate, drive your child (or walk with them) to school and pick them up on the first day.

Be at the head of the class with the real estate experts of The Jana Caudill Team. Call us today and our group of specialists will guide you to a home of your dreams.

Source: American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

This is just another example why Northwest Indiana is a great place to call home! If you are looking for a home, please give us a call. We would love to assist you in all your real estate needs.

First time home buyers are considered those who have not owned a home for three years. This tax credit is equivalent to 10% of the purchase price of the home, capping at $8,000 and is subject to income limitations. Single buyers need a modified adjusted gross income of $75,000 or less to qualify for the full credit. Married couples need a gross income of $150,000. Those earning more may be eligible for reduced credits. The new home has to be their principal residence for three years.

This is just another great reason to now buy a home. To see a video explaining the tax credit, please click here. The Jana Caudill Team would love to help you find the home of your dreams. Please contact us for any assistance you might need.