Ronda Myers-Waters's (rawaters) Blog

The new location for the Porter County Convention, Recreation and Visitors Center is now openLocated1420 Munson RoadPorter, IN 46304It is located off of Indiana 49 north of the I-94.They have pamphlets on lots of things to do in Indiana.  Especially Activities and maps for the Dunes State Park.Th...

Rag Tops Museum Ragtops Automobile Museum of Michigan City209 E. Michigan Blvd.Michigan City, IN 46360219-878-1514 Excellent place for nostalgic gear heads.  The museum has a little something for everyone.  There are cars from many different decades.  There is also old license plates and gas pump...

Washington Park Zoo115 Lake Shore DriveMichigan City, IN 46360219-873-1510 Take US 421 North (Franklin Street) until  it dead endsThey are open daily 10am to 4pm (April - October)  Open later in the summerAdmission $2 to $4  (Age 3+) They zoo was built in 1928 on the side of a wooded sand dune.  ...

Fair Oaks Dairy Adventure--Great One Tank Trip Fair Oaks Dairy is located in Newton County Indiana off of I-65.Fair Oaks Farms Directions856 N 600 E, Fair Oaks, IN 47943     Toll Free: 877-536-1194Admission is $7 for adults and $4 for kids 2-12They offer Great interactive educational adventures f...

Islamorada Island Restaurant is located in Bass Pro Shops.  It is located in the Ameriplex complex north of I-94 off of 249. The atmosphere is very under the sea.  There is a large saltwater fish tank to look at.   The food was excellent.  I went with a three other individuals we each ordered som...

What Things Should I Consider Before Making An Offer On A Home?            A.  First, determine how much home you can afford.  In general, you can afford to buy a home equal in price to three times your gross annual income.  More precisely, however, the price you can afford to pay for a home will...

Northwest Indiana Listing Located in Chestertonhttp://www.realestateshows.com/110837 This Lovely 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath 1432 square foor tri-level in Chesterton has an inground pool and a large screen house great for entertaining.  Tastefully decorated on an half of acre. 

THE EFFECT OF TIME AND ACTIVITYThe majority of your home's showings occur when your home first comes on the market.Your home quickly attracts the attention of the largest number of buyers looking for a home in that price range. Pricing your property competitively from the start will generate the ...

ENHANCING YOUR HOME FOR IMPACTMarketing Preparation and First Impression To get the best impact, it helps to look at your home through buyer's eyesOutdoorsInvest in landscaping where it can be see at first sight.Cut back over-grown shrubs and keep lawn mowed.Paint your house if necessary.Place fl...

Here Are Six Problems Your Home May Have That Can Instantly Turn Buyers Off      Potential buyers are much more likely to return to a home that impresses them at first glance, while homes that appear disorderly or poorly maintained seldom sustain buyer interest.•1.      Home Odors.  Because homeo...