This quiet community is located approximately 50 miles southeast of Chicago with easy access to I-94, I-80, and I-90. Valparaiso has much to offer, including a variety of quality educational choices, excellent real estate, a pro-business climate and a tight-knit community. Students in grades K-12 are accommodated by fine schools of several districts, including Valparaiso Community Schools. The nationally acclaimed Valparaiso University, which is renowned as a top university in the Midwest, provides for those who wish to attain a degree in higher education. The city also offers competitive outpatient health care, up-to-date hospital facilities, and an outstanding system of local parks with programs for all ages. Industries that provide employment in Valparaiso include educational, health and social services, manufacturing and retail trade. The town is the home of Orville Redenbacher Popcorn and is well known for its annual Popcorn Festival. The festival provides family and community fun for resident families and visitors alike, and is held each year in September. For art enthusiasts Valparaiso also hosts the Vale Fine Arts Festival in October. Sunset Hill Farm County Park offers scenic outdoor entertainment, picnic areas and hiking trails. For shopping and further entertainment, Valparaiso is also just 15 miles from Merrillville's large Southlake Mall, with movie theaters and a restaurant complex. Real estate options in Valparaiso consist of single-family detached homes, estate properties, condominiums, townhouses and land lots.
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Steve and Jan Hoard
Steve and Jan Hoard
: Jan and Steve are life long residents of Northwest Indiana and they have the combined knowledge to match their clients with the best properties in the region. They love the dichotomy of the natural beauty of the area and the excitement of nearby Chicago and they are always excited to show their clients what Valparaiso has to offer. Steve and Jan are patient with everyone they meet and are strong listeners. They take the time to learn exactly what their clients need in a home and will then work tirelessly to find the ideal property for them. Steve and Jan never put their own needs ahead of their clients. They feel their client’s needs are most important! They do not pressure their clients in their sales techniques and they are always friendly and easy-going, only interested in finding the right home for their clients. Steve and Jan especially enjoy dealing with first-time buyers, as they get to play a role in an especially exciting part of their lives. After spending 35 years in the business community, Steve is also heavily involved with commercial real estate because of his strong business ties. He is a graduate of Valparaiso University with a B.S. in marketing and a past member of the board of directors of the Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce as well as a current member of the Valparaiso Kiwanis Club. In his free time, Steve enjoys cooking, spending time with his family and traveling. Jan’s previous career was working for the Porter County criminal justice system as well as owning her own retail business. Steve and Jan are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to assist you in finding your dream home!
If you are ready to purchase a new home and want a private consultation, or are interested in selling your existing home, please call Steve and Jan today at 219-508-0991 or e-mail at: stevehoard@21alliance.com.
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Price Range of Valparaiso Houses for Sale
The real estate market in Valparaiso is made up primarily of single-family detached homes. Homes are priced starting from below $100,000. Large homes on spacious wooded lots are priced in the mid-$100,000s. Newly built homes can be purchased in the high $100,000s. Lovely estate properties with fireplaces and wooded lots of considerable acreage range from the high $200,000s to close to $3 million for expansive, grand luxury estates with multiple fireplaces, mature landscaping and swimming pools. Condominiums and townhouses are priced from below $100,000 to the high $100,000s. A large selection of land and lots are also available for custom development. If you are thinking of buying or selling your home, just fill out the FREE REAL ESTATE INFORMATION REQUEST FORM. Then, top real estate agents Steve and Jan Hoard will provide you with any information or assistance with your home. All contents on this and related web sites are provided by Steve and Jan Hoard, the home and property specialists, specializing in Valparaiso real estate and home values in Porter County, Indiana.