Real Estate

While you're preparing for holiday cooking, keep in mind these easy tips to help reduce your energy consumption in the kitchen: 1) Give your stovetop and oven a thorough cleaning to assure more economical and efficient operation. 2) Plan oven meals...

The leaves are changing, but are home prices? Warmer temperatures generally make for better buying as the market is more ripe with choice, and the overall demeanor of sellers is more accepting. The flipside is that more players are competing for the...

What is a snowbird? Who is a snowbird? Click here to learn! Bring in anything located outdoors that may blow around in a heavy wind storm. Make sure any food items that could rot or draw bugs are thrown away. Leave garage door opener on kitchen...

NIPSCO connects customers in need with assistance programs With enrollment for federal assistance programs for low-income households beginning on Monday, Nov. 5, NIPSCO is encouraging customers experiencing financial challenges to consider available...

The latest real estate market data for single-family existing homes adds up to good news for the housing market in both Porter and Lake Counties, reports Jeanne Sommer, broker/owner of CENTURY 21 Alliance Group in Valparaiso, IN. “It is a great...

1. What does the inspection cover? Make sure your inspector explains all of the components that will be inspected during the process. Also, make sure the inspector operates under a well-recognized standard of practice and code of ethics. For example,...

Thinking of moving? Consider Emerald Ridge, a warm, welcoming community located just south of downtown Valparaiso. Emerald Ridge Subdivision offers the conveniences of modern suburbia, as well as the peace and quiet of country living. Not convinced?...

CENTURY 21 Alliance Group is pleased to announce that the agency and several of its agents recently were awarded with Mid-year Awards from Century 21 Real Estate LLC. Mid-year Awards are presented to offices, teams and agents on track to receive a...

CENTURY 21 Alliance Group recently recognized the top listing and sales agents for the month of September. Two agents and one team tied for the top listing agent award—David Gring, Joe Pagan and Lisa and Leroy Moore of the Moore Team. In addition,...

If you’re ready to make a move, consider Shamrock, a comfortable community, located close to all of the amenities of downtown Valparaiso. Home sales and prices are up, while the number of days on the market is down in Shamrock in 2012 when compared...