About the Greater Northwest Indiana Area! Crown Point offers a wide range of housing choices including single family, condos, townhomes and quality new construction. Crown Point is a growing community Crown Point is a close-knit, low crime city, with its historic downtown square, numerous unique shops, parks, golf courses, and other scenic locales; yet Crown Point is in close proximity with Chicago, Lake Michigan beaches, and area waterparks (a great place to raise kids!)  |  | | | | |
 Munster is the premier community in Northwest Indiana. We feature top rated schools, affordable, quality housing, a thriving local economy, and excellent cultural and leisure opportunities. For all the benefits of moving to Munster, one of the biggest advantages is the affordability of houses here. Now, and in the future, owning a home costs less in Munster than in any other comparable town in the Chicago area. If you work downtown, the Loop is just a short 35 minute commute by car. When you come to Munster you become more than just a resident...you become a part of our community.  |  | | | | |
 Valparaiso has so much variety to offer in a community, including fine dining & entertainment throughout the downtown area, sports & recreation at any of the city's 16 parks, art exhibits and concerts throughout the year. We also have nationally recognized educational institutions, from elementary school through the university level. Valparaiso's location is perfect, The Indiana Dunes State Park and Lake Michigan are only 20 miles north, and Chicago, Illinois is 50 miles west, an hour by car or hour-and-a-half on the South Shoreline. Valparaiso invites you to become a resident and enjoy the tradition of outstanding quality of life this community has built.  |  | | | | |
 Merrillville is at the center of several major transportation thoroughfares. These thoroughfares put Merrillville in direct connection with those regional cities identified above, as well as the Cities of Gary, Crown Point, Hobart & the Town of Schererville. With five elementary schools, one middle school, one intermediate school, and one high school, education is very important to the residents of Merrillville. Where else can you find such a good stock of affordable housing, one of the best entertainment venues in Chicagoland, lodging galore, just about every restaurant you could ask for and a shopping district that caters to every possible need. Merrillville also boasts one of the lowest tax rates in Lake County. A dynamic community with an active local government organization, the Town of Merrillville demonstrates great community spirit!  It's our job to know EVERYTHING about our local real estate market! Ask us any question. Or request a FREE information package. There's no obligation, and we promise to get back to you quickly... Request our Free Relocation Package. It's packed full of useful and important information about Northwest Indiana. Don't move here without it! Remember: we'll send it to you for free and without obligation. Just fill out the form and we will send it right out... 
First Time Buyers >Choosing A Lender
When you are buying a new home or refinancing your present one, it is wise to do some comparison shopping among lenders. A low interest rate isn't the only criterion by which to evaluate a loan. You should also consider the terms of the mortgage, what your closing costs will be and the reputation of the lender.
Real estate agents are a good source of information about loans and lenders, whether you are buying a home or just refinancing your present home. We routinely assist buyers when they need a mortgage in order to purchase a home. We know what loan packages are available and the qualifying requirements. The companies with the lowest rates sometimes have very conservative underwriting guidelines, and may not be willing to make loans on certain types of property or to buyers who are marginally qualified. We can tell you which companies and loan officers will go the extra mile to provide excellent service to make sure that the transaction closes.
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Home ownership is considered to a key to the American dream; more than 2 million first-time buyers bought property last year. |
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