Sprawling ranch has fabulous views of Brandywine Creek. Beautiful, private, treed lot has 100' creek frontage, blooming perennials, spacious open patio for relaxing and entertaining. Unique western US quartz stone trim surrounds impressive hand carved hardwood entry doors. Expansive, open concept living/dining room combo features marble tile & fireplace surround. Kitchen with breakfast nook adjoins family room. Stunniong creek views from FR, MBR & LR/DR via full sliding glass doors. Tons of natural light flood this home. Private master suite w/step in shower. Additional bedrooms are roomy with plenty of closet space. Basement offers large family/rec room, workshop, storage galore. Brand new roof (tear off), new carpeting and fresh paint make this home ready for new owners. Less than 10 miles from University of Notre Dame,downtown South Bend, airport.

CHARMING HISTORIC HOME WITH ALL THE MODERN AMENITIES.  SELLER CONTRACTED WITH PEACOCK TO HANDLE THE UPDATING AND REMODELING.  BEAUTIFUL KITCHEN WITH PANTRY AND DINETTE AREA. ALSO A NEW FULL BATH.  REFINISHED HARDWOOD FLOORS ON BOTH LEVELS.  THE SECONDS LEVEL HAS A NEW BATH AND LAUNDRY.  FRESH PAINT INSIDE AND OUT. EVERYTHING IS DONE AND READY FOR YOU TO MOVE INTO.

SPECTACULAR 4 BR, 4 BATH RANCH ON A CUL-DE-SAC. 3,000 SQ FT ON .9 ACRE OF LAND. GREAT ROOM FEATURES HIGH CEILINGS, BEAUTIFUL WOODWORK AND FULL LENGTH WINDOWS. KITCHEN INCLUDES BREAKFAST AREA, PANTRY AND OFFICE AREA. MASTER BEDROOM SUITE WITH WALK-IN CLOSET AND ATTACHED BATHROOM INCLUDING JACUZZI TUB. CENTRALLY MONITORED ELECTRONIC SECURITY SYSTEM, POWER GENERATOR, 2 FIREPLACES, MAIN FLOOR LAUNDRY, 10' X 12' YARD BARN, 3 CAR ATTACHED GARAGE WITH WORKSHOP, APPLIANCES INCLUDED, MAINTENANCE-FREE PELLA WINDOWS THROUGHOUT. ALL THE BELLS & WHISTLES

Link to House Plans: http://www.anitahildebrecht.com/agent_files/House%20Plans%20-%20Purple%20Martin.pdf

Wow, what a beautiful home located on a cul-de-sac in the exclusive Woodland Hills subdivision of Granger. Walk through the spacious foyer into an expansive open floor plan. Each room is thoughtfully designed for maximum comfort.

Gleaming hardwood floors accentuate the entire first floor giving it a unique rich feel. The kitchen is highlighted by elegant Corian counter tops, new stainless steel appliances, Center Island, sub-zero refrigerator and large eating area.

Walk from the kitchen into the enormous Great Room with its vaulted ceilings and full-length windows. The upstairs boasts 3 large bedrooms each supported by a full bath and a huge master bedroom with its own adjoining office suite, master bath with Jacuzzi and two walk in closets.

Unwind after work in the lower level media room with big its big screen TV. The finished lower level is large enough to support both a pool and ping pong table and includes a full bath and bedroom. This spectacular family home sure to please.

Come see for yourself.

Necessity is the mother of invention and when it comes to cutting a piece of cake necessity has finally produced "The Piece of Cake". 

This absolute necessity to your current collection of kitchen utensils neatly cuts a piece of cake and lifts it out so you don't leave a single crumb for any one else.

Just press down, lift up and ...Voila.

The only real problem I can see with this terrific kitchen tool is the size. I'd have made it a tad larger :-)

Click here to learn more about "A Piece of Cake".

Well here's a nifty idea from thinkgeek.com that should keep the bad guys guessing.

Stick an extra set of keys in this water tight compartment or even an emergency USP drive.

Gosh, what will they think of next :-)

Click here for more information: Sprinkler-Hide-A-Key

For those not familiar with selling real estate you might be surprised by this next sentence.

Selling real estate is like watching your daughter get married.

As you watch her stroll down the center aisle you're happy and sad at the same time. Happy because she is beginning her new journey in life and you have successfully prepared her for that journey. Sad because she is leaving home and you will miss her day-to-day company. Selling a home for a client can be very similar.

The owners of this home were just terrific people to serve and we are so happy for them as they begin their new life in upper Michigan. But we are sad they are gone and will miss the friendship we developed.

We do have a standing invitation to come stay with them in Michigan anytime. An invitation we just might take up someday.

You stick to what you do best. Relax.

Consider this post a friendly reminder to give yourself a break this summer and spend more time smelling not trimming your roses.

Services rendered:

• Spring Clean Up
• Lawn Service (small to large)

Serving South Bend, Mishawaka, Granger areas.

Free estimates available. Call anytime....

Ask for Jason or Bill (574-329-4963)

Yes this beautiful sunset picture was taken from the backyard deck of a home in Granger Indiana.

If you've spent anytime watching shows such as "House Hunters" you know your dollar will buy a lot of home here in Granger.  

No kidding! As stated in an earlier blog entry, if you're relocating from San Francisco the median home value is over $600,000.

That's a lot of cash to be plunking down these days for an "average" home. I don't care where it is. 

This sunset was viewed from anything but an average home and the cost is only a little over half the $600,000 you pay for that median value home located in San Francisco. What's up with that?

Who knows?

What I do know is that if you are considering relocating to Michiana from another area of the country, for whatever the reason, Granger Indiana is a diamond in rough located right here in the breadbasket of America.

Find out more information on this gorgeous home located here in Granger.

Here's a flyer for your buyer notebook.

Better yet, set up and appointment to see this home in person.

Call Anita today! Oh and don't forget to follow me on Twitter.

Carpet		Phone		Landscaping & Yard Work		Phone
Carpet Cleaner & Tiler Center		574-259-5630		Mowtown Lawn & Landscaping		574-993-1236
Carpet Craftsman		574-255-5802		Muddy Boots Landscaping		574-243-5580
Comfort Carpet		574-255-9034		Northstar Landscaping Design		574-259-2632
DNR Carpet		574-289-1005		North Star Clean Decks		269-445-9100
Heaven's Best Carpet		574-361-7067		Whit's Lawn Care		574-256-6535
Carpet Cleaning				Maintenance (General)
Mastercare		574-234-2509		D&D Home Maintenance		574-273-2120
White House		574-255-3366 / 271-1612		Home Maintenance		574-383-4541/383-4575
				Michael This & That		574-936-5570/952-5570
Fire/Water Cleanup & Restoration				Michiana Home Repair		574-240-1644
Servpro		574-259-8348
				Remodeling Solutions		574-315-6916
General Construction				Mold / Basement ETC.
Advanced Custom Homes		574-217-4141		National Waterproofing		800-449-0397
All Through The House		574-239-0963		The Crawlspace Team		866-454-2074
B & B Better Builders		574-287-3727/532-1658
Comerica Construction		574-276-7484		Movers
Cornerstone General Contractors		574-993-3239		Two Men And A Truck		888-808-6683/675-9700
J.A.M Construction		574-315-6919		Wiltfong Moving		800-955-6118/259-8554
Schoberg & Schoberg, Inc.		866-936-5857
Gutters, Siding, Roofing, Windows & More				Painting
Imperial Siding		574-272-7572		An Added Touch		574-807-1201/234-0871
Remove Junk		574-993-0321		B & B Wallcoverings		574-220-1144
R & J		574-993-5940		B & G Painting		574-256-5884
				David Goens Painting		574-315-1857
				Tony Bilancio		574-274-2306
Hauling				Paper Perfection-paper Removal		574-271-1958
Love's General Hauling		574-232-1485/339-0820
Remove Junk		800-468-5865
Total Property		574-289-1005/243-8552		Professional Organization
				Angels On Duty		574-258-9109
Home Staging				My Best Friend		574-210-1600
Chapman Interior		574-272-3586		Shirley Regeneration		574-246-1360
Design Decisions		574-273-3996
Janice Brooks		574-315-1453		Stone & Brick Masonry
Finishing Touches		574-532-0619/292-1086		Law's True Stone		574-386-3759
S & P Interiors		574-360-3497
				Tile & Grout Cleaning
House Cleaning				Hydro Clean		574-855-4005
Cloud 9		574-303-1093
Dawn Horvath		574-254-2123		Tub & Sink Refinishing
Patricia Ann's Cleaning Service		574-288-3244		Pallidan Tub Refinishing		574-2339498
Personal Touch		574-675-0376/514-750
The Cleaning Authority		574-272-7110		Window Cleaning ETC.
The Maids		574-257-8574		Clemlerski & Sons		574-259-2794
				Dave Henry-Gutters & Pressure Washing		574-606-4494
Interior Design				Midwest Glass & Mirror		269-428-4464
Design Decisions		574-273-3996
				Wood Renew
				N Hance		574-674-9898

Please Note: Re/Max 100 does not endorse any vendor for any job type. This list is for informational purposes only.

With Twitter you send out or "tweet" a short 140 character message about whatever you want. 140 characters is not a lot of space to say something and that's the point and what has made Twitter the latest sensation on the web. I must admit I'm not exactly sure if I need to jump on the Twitter bandwagon but I want to learn more and there is no better way than to just jump in and get started.

My goal is to stay current with the newest technologies for the clients I serve. If Twitter can help me to serve and engage you on a more personal level I'm all for it. Twitter does seem like a simple way to stay connected. Here are a few of the possibilities off the top of my head I might use Twitter for.

1. As a Real Estate agent for over 20 years I've traveled most everywhere in the Michiana area. I know where most of the hidden treasures are buried like great restaurants, unique stores and interesting places to relax and have fun. I'll send out a short "tweet" when I run across a place of interest I think you might enjoy checking out.
2. New favorite real estate listings with links to pictures and information.
3. Links from current Real Estate news and information I think will help you either purchase a home or sell the home you have.
4. My favorite recipes and other personal tips and tricks I have learned over the years on various topics of interest. Hey, why Twitter if you can't have share with each other and have some fun with it.
5. Maybe I'll even let you take a peak behind the curtain of what goes on in the world of Real Estate on a day to day basis.

So if you're looking for a creative way to keep up with the real estate market in the Michiana area why not follow me on Twitter. If you're not signed up yet it's a piece of cake. Just follow the instructions and you'll be sending out "tweets" of your own in no time at all. I'd love to follow you on Twitter and stay up to date with what's going on in your world as well.

Here are some Real Estate value "General Rules of Thumb" about what you can expect when purchasing homes in the Michiana area:

• $50,000 - 700-1,200 sq. ft., Bungalow style, 2/3 bedrooms, 1/1.5 baths, built between 1900 and 1950 may have a 1 car detached garage.
• $100,000 - 1,300-1,800 sq. ft., Ranch/2 story/Tri-level, 3/4 bedrooms, 1.5/2 baths, built after 1940, 2 car attached garage, may or may not have a formal dining room.
• $150,000 - 1,800-2,500 sq. ft., Ranch/2 story/Tri-level, 3-4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, attached 2 or 3 car garage, built after 1975, full basement
• $200,000 - 2,300 - 3,000 sq. ft., 2 story ranch, 1-1/2 story, 3 - 4 bedrooms, attached 2 - 3 car garage, 2.5 - 3 baths,
• $300,000 - 2,500-3,500 sq. ft., 2 story, ranch, 2.5 - 3.5 baths, 3 - 4 bedrooms, 2 - 3 car garage
• $400,000 - 3,500+ sq. ft., 4 - 5 bedrooms, 3.5+ baths, 3 car garage

Need help finding or selling a home? Call today, we will be happy to assist in anyway we can!

Anita Hildebrecht
Direct Line: 574-968-4214
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Michiana is a beautiful area of the country with some of the friendliest people you'll ever meet. Maybe most noted for the University Of Notre Dame, Michiana includes other countless sites and sounds unique to the United States.

Did you know that?

• Michiana offers some of the most affordable housing currently available in the United States.
• Michigan City Indiana and St Joseph Michigan are home to some the best beaches on Lake Michigan and are less than an hour away.
• Michiana offers a wide selection of public and private schooling options to educate your children from kindergarten through college.
• The South Bend Civic Theater stages between six and fifteen full length selected productions each year for your enjoyment.
• Michiana is home to some of Indianas finest golf courses with reasonable rates, such as Black Thorn, Juday Creek and Elbel Park Golf Club.
• South Bend is the home of the College Football Hall of Fame.
• Chicago South Shore and South Bend Railroad is the only electric commuter line remaining in the United States and connects South Bend to downtown Chicago on a daily "loop".
• Chicago, the third largest city in the United States, is less than two hours away by car. Anita can get to the parking garage by Blookingdales in less than an hour and a half.

Yes, Michiana is a wonderful place to live and enjoy a high standard of living. With affordable housing, lower than average tax rates and utilites, access to a wide selection of entertainment and activites and all the social services such as education, health care and transportation you need to build a life for your family, Michiana is one of the best kept secrets in America.

Relocating? Call Anita today! Anita will be happy to assist in any way she can with your relocation to the Michiana area.

Anita Hildebrecht
Direct Line: 574-968-4214
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