La Porte County Association of REALTORS®
"La Porte County Association of REALTORS......Inspires, Innovates, and Pursues Excellence."
Our Mission Statement
"The LaPorte County Association of REALTORS provides members with resources that enable them to conduct business successfully and ethically, strengthen the REALTOR image, and meet the needs of their customers and community; and is the Voice for Real Estate in LaPorte County".
Address:
245 W Johnson Road Suite 8 La Porte IN 46350
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 248
La Porte IN 46352
1-219-324-8120
Affiliate Members
We are REALTORS, we live by the Code...
The Code of Ethics of the National Association of REALTORS® is a document which is universally recognized by lawyers and laymen as the measure of professionalism in the real estate industry. It does not describe the lowest common denominator of permissible behavior as do the licensing laws of the state. Instead, it outlines the highest ideals of professional performance the public, and other REALTORS®, have a right to expect from REALTORS®.
LPCAR Affiliate Members
Inspection Services
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Aardvark is one of the top home inspection companies in the country, has over 40 employees, has over 1500 5 star reviews, and provides 25K in FREE warranty protection with every inspection. Aardvark's services include home inspections, radon testing, installing radon mitigation systems, mold testing, mold remediation, full service termite and pest control services. Aardvark also has the ability to help real estate agents market their listings, capture buyer leads, drive leads to the listing, and drive leads to the agents website. If it is your listing it is your leads!!!
Pillar To Post Home Inspections: The Tim James Team-Tim & Laura James
Tim.James@pillartopost.com
219-898-4357
The Tim James Team is the largest home inspection company in Northwest Indiana, servicing Lake, Porter, La Porte, Jasper, and Newton Counties. With a trusted and professional team of 5 licensed home inspectors, we are happy to offer evening and weekend inspection appointments and we are able to provide your thorough and comprehensive inspection report to you the same day as your inspection! Besides performing standard home inspections, we also perform premium level inspections, full-scope pre-listing (seller) home inspections, home warranty inspections, radon testing, well water testing (meeting the guidelines for FHA/VA loans, as well as the La Porte County well water testing requirements), Wood Destroying Insect (WDI/termite) inspections, mold testing, air quality testing, asbestos testing, lead based paint testing, and more. We answer our business line evenings and weekends as well, so feel free to call us at your convenience to schedule your inspection! With a 9.8 out of 10 from more than 500 reviews, you can feel confident that will certainly be in good hands with Pillar To Post Home Inspectors: The Tim James Team!
Specializing in general home inspections, we are dedicated to providing homeowners and homebuyers with peace of mind by offering precise reporting and assessment of their investment. At Lakeshore Home Inspections LLC, we strive to provide accurate home quality Inspections and reporting services to help protect our clients from potential safety hazards and major problems of their Investment.
Accurate Inspections realizes that the purchase of a home is probably the largest and most exciting investment you will ever make. It is difficult to remove any emotional attachment you may have for a home due to it's location, style, setting, etc. A home inspection will help you learn as much as you can about the property you are considering buying in an effort to help you make a more informed decision as a buyer.
NW Radon & Environmental
Tim & Laura James
Tim.James@pillartopost.com
219-217-0141
NWI Radon & Environmental provides safe, long-term solutions to protect homeowners and their loved ones from the harmful effects of radon and indoor air contaminants.
Founder and owner Tim James is an experienced home inspector who has inspected thousands of homes in Northwest Indiana and has performed radon testing in many of those homes. He's met many residents with lung cancer diagnoses without any other risk factors or smoking history, and they all had one thing common – elevated levels of radon in their homes.
Tim and his wife, Laura, started NWI Radon & Environmental, a radon testing and mitigation company, to help homeowners in the area become educated on radon and other air quality issues and give them access to radon testing and a team of knowledgeable, professional, and highly-qualified mitigators who can help them take action to protect themselves and their families by resolving radon and air quality issues within their homes.
With our office located in Crown Point, Indiana, NWI Radon & Environmental serves South Bend, Merrillville, Valparaiso and many areas in Northwest Indiana.
Hatfield Pest Control has been offering complete pest control services to the La Porte County and surrounding areas since 1944. Dean Hatfield began Hatfield Pest Control during WWII while working at the Kingsbury Ordinance Plant. Since then, Hatfield has remained committed to providing quality service at competitive prices to our customers. With our office in La Porte, we are able to provide quick and reliable service to nearby cities such as Michigan City and New Buffalo, Michigan. Our friendly, state-certified technicians can handle your toughest pest problem.
Carrie Campbell
(219)-362-7444
Dogtag Septic Services LLC
LaPorte, Indiana
(833) DOG-TAG6
(833) 364-8246
Melissa Serna
We are Septic Specialists that are certified through I.O.W.P.A and NAWT, to inspect your septic for the title transfer of your home. We also make small repairs to keep your septic system up to code. Dogtag Septic Services LLC takes great pride in workmanship and provides our customers with knowledge and professionalism they deserve. We are a small family owned company that makes our customers feel like family.
We truly enjoy our job and love to educate our customers on the do's and don'ts of maintaining a septic properly.
WE ARE THE BEST SEPTIC COMPANY IN LAPORTE COUNTY!
Restoration Service
1st Choice Fire & Water Restoration
Get the expert fire and water damage restoration you need when you need it most. Contact us today to schedule your appointment, or call for the 24/7 emergency answering service you deserve! You can rest assured that your satisfaction is our goal, and that we stand behind our work!
55266 Mayflower Road
South Bend, IN 46628
574-217-1343
Cleanup Services/Movers
James Wagner CleaningUp Services & Hauling
James Wagner
Jwagnercleanupservices@gmail.com
We are a company that remove all your unwanted stuff. We also do yard waste removal. House cleanouts when needed. Not sure if we do what you need reach out to us and we will let you know. No job to big or to small. We are here to help.
(219) 608-1525
Immediate Movers
Andrew Brown
andrewb@immediatemoversnwi.com
Since 2015, Immediate Movers is proud to offer exceptional moving services that are customizable to meet your needs. We believe in providing outstanding customer service and in offering our services for a fair price. Whether you’re looking for labor-only or full-service help, we can make moving day as easy and stress-free as possible. No matter what option you choose, we pride ourselves on taking extreme care to help make your move safe and secure for all of your belongings.
As a locally family owned company, we understand the area and the unique obstacles that can affect your move in this region, such as weather. We’re trained and prepared to handle conditions like flights of stairs and moving extra heavy items. Our moving experts will make sure your belongings are properly loaded and unloaded, and that you have the best move possible. Moving can be difficult, but with our professional help, it can be seamless.
At Immediate Movers, customer satisfaction is our goal, from your initial consultation to the final box moved on moving day, and our team look forward to providing you with the best moving experience possible.
574-213-5203
Insurance
General Insurance Services
General Insurance Services is an independent insurance agency serving Northwest Indiana. For more than 80 years, we have helped our clients manage their risk to protect what matters most. But our mission goes far beyond quoting a policy. What we do has a far greater impact. We’ve set out to be an agency built on strong ethics, enduring relationships, and an undeniable passion for what we do. We strive to be your source for all forms of insurance and risk management. It is the deep understanding of our client’s needs, combined with our knowledge and expertise, that allows us to successfully deliver sound advice and adhere to our mission of securing the futures of the communities we serve.
Anthony Dubbs - adubbs@genins.com
219-879-4581
Lenders
Meridian Title Company
In addition to its unparalleled customer focus, Meridian Title has the unique ability to issue title policies for a host of National and State Underwriters allowing options to best serve our customer's needs and preferences. Meridian Title is one of the nation's largest independent title agencies with over 75 years of experience in providing title insurance coverage, escrow closings, and real estate related services.
Dawn Zigler - dzigler@meridiantitle.com
219-362-3228
Guild Mortgage
Allison Dent is a Mortgage Loan Originator. She began her career in the residential mortgage industry in 2006, after spending years in the financial industry. With her diverse financial background, Allison is able to provide custom solutions to each of her clients to help them achieve homeownership. She built her business through referrals, earning the respect of her clients, colleagues, and real estate partners, and through her commitment to treating people honestly and fairly.
Allison Dent/ Loan Officer
517 Franklin Street, Suite 101, Michigan City, IN 46360
allison.dent@guildmortgage.net
Phone: (630) 967-8773
Mobile: (630) 967-8773
Fax: (219) 213-7340
My Guy Charlie is a local Mortgage Officer with a proven track record of making tricky mortgages easy. As a native of Northwest Indiana and an active community volunteer, he understands the needs and challenges of his neighbors in Indiana, Michigan, and Illinois.
With more than 15 years of financing experience, Charlie is the guy in mortgage lending. He finds things other industry professionals may overlook by staying current on the latest mortgage guidelines. Utilizing technology and the newest marketing techniques, he has become a vital resource for homeowners and Realtors alike, allowing him to help hundreds of homeowners purchase and refinance homes.
Not only is Charlie dedicated to being available for his home buyers, but he is also committed to spending time with his family. When not challenged by lending guidelines, he enjoys solving other challenges with his wife and four daughters at escape rooms, VR rooms, and board game nights. During football season weekends, you will find him at Soldier Field, and during the summer weekends, you will find him enjoying the local lakes with friends and family.
Charlie can help with various mortgage programs, including VA loans, Jumbo, Conventional, FHA, USDA, DSCR, Non-QM, and down payment assistance programs. He is available to help turn your hard work into a new home; apply today at www.myguycharlie.com.
Mobile: (219) 561-3203
Charlie Roberts - charlie.roberts@themortgageexchange.com
219-561-3203
Peggy Loza
peggy.loza@themortgageexchange.com
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With origins that can be traced back 150 years, Fidelity National Title Insurance Company, through its underwriting subsidiaries, is one of the nation's premier real estate service companies, providing title insurance and other real estate-related products and services.
Fidelity employees are committed to providing our customers with a level of satisfaction that is unparalleled in the title insurance industry. Based on our experience and expertise, we are confident that you'll appreciate the Fidelity Difference.
Julie Deal
Asst. Vice President
Marketing Manager
Fidelity National Title
53 Michigan Ave. Suite 101, Valparaiso, IN 46383
219-462-4188 (office)
219-241-8888 (cell)
Carolyn Stiles
Manager, Escrow Closer
Brenna Klosowski
Ruoff Mortgage is a full-service residential mortgage company with 70+ retail locations. Ruoff has been recognized by several prominent industry publications such as the Scotsman Guide’s list of Top Mortgage Lenders and Mortgage Executive Magazine’s Top 100 Mortgage Companies in America and have been listed on the Inc. 5000’s Fastest Growing Companies for nine years in a row.
Dee Waggoner, Senior Loan Officer
NMLS # 127742
Cell: 574-310-0005
Email: dee.waggoner@ruoff.com
Website: www.ruoff.com/deewaggoner
One thing you should know - I'm here to help. I've personally bought and sold over 400 homes. This includes everything from traditional financing, to land contracts, to equity sharing agreements. I've financed over 50 investors, banks, and lending institutions in over a billion dollars of loans. I think holistically and practically about every aspect of your finances with the singular goal of finding a way to best accomplish your goals and help you easily navigate today's lending environment. Let my experience work for you.
Jeffery Svantner
Branch Manager
jsvantner@uhm.com
Phone/Fax: (219) 246-4692
Mobile: (219) 405-0893
257 Indiana Avenue | Suite A3
Valparaiso, IN 46383
NMLS 117527
Licensed in: IN, IL, MI
Shannon Whitley
Metropolitan Title Company
Metropolitan Title of Indiana offers property transaction services to real estate professionals, lenders, property owners, attorneys, engineers, commercial, realtors, and residents and has over 100 years of title insurance and escrow residential and commercial closing experience, founded in 1857, Metropolitan Title of Indiana is dedicated to serving all Hoosiers and maintains a vision of helping to shape and build strong Indiana communities. Metropolitan Title belongs to the Indiana Land Title Association, American Land Title Association, multiple board of Realtor organizations, multiple Chamber of Commerce as well as the Better Business Bureau. In addition to their headquarters in Mishawaka, IN, they currently maintain offices in LaPorte, Fort Wayne, Elkhart, Plymouth, Angola, Lafayette, Logansport, Kokomo, Goshen, Bluffton, Warsaw and Syracuse.
Carol Lisoski - clisoski@metrotci.com
219-324-9722
Centier Bank
A warm smile, a friendly greeting, a personal touch. That's what you can expect at Centier. Whether you're looking to purchase a home or simply to open a new account, we're here to help get you started.
Brooke Christ - bchrist@centier.com
Jennifer Smart - jsmart@centier.com
219-324-6368
Horizon is a community bank serving Indiana and Michigan. Our focus is to anticipate and fulfill customer needs with exceptional service and sensible advice. This philosophy is what has kept us operating under our original charter and growing stronger than ever since 1873. https://www.horizonbank.com/personal/borrow/mortgage
Lois Swanson - lswanson@horizonbank.com
Karol Organ - korgan@horizonbank.com
Debra Rose - DRose@horizonbank.com
Heather Penziol - hpenziol@horizonbank.com
219-873-2640
Liberty Title
At Liberty Title, we’re a neighborhood provider of nationwide settlement services – able to handle the most complex needs with a high level of personal service. To do this, we’ve structured our company different from our competitors. With Account Representatives in each region, we’re always ready and available to work with you and help you succeed, not just at closing time. Behind the scenes, you’ll have a small team of dedicated specialists with one point of contact using the latest technology to focus on your particular situation and accommodate your needs. Plus our on-staff attorneys are ready to address any legal concerns that arise and facilitate quick, effective resolutions. The result: better customer service and settlements done right every time.
William Schott 219.508.5964 william.schott@libtitle.com
Rural 1st® is the consumer lending division of Farm Credit Mid-America, providing lot, recreational land, construction, home (purchase and refinancing), and home equity loans in Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee, and in Wyoming, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and Illinois through Farm Credit Services of America and Farm Credit Illinois. Rural 1st provides specialized knowledge, products and solutions to help families live their dream of making the move to rural living.
RANDI WEBBER | Senior Rural 1st Loan Officer
NMLS 469916
Randi.Webber@rural1st.com
2901 Leonard Dr Valparaiso IN, 46383-7150
T 855-800-8211 F 219-477-4955 M 219-246-1672 | rural1st.com
When you're closing a real estate transaction, the security and smoothness of the process are paramount. That's where Chicago Title comes into play. With over 175 years of industry experience, Chicago Title provides unmatched expertise and a comprehensive suite of title insurance and settlement services. Our focus is on ensuring your transaction is handled with the utmost precision and care, from the initial title search to the final closing. With Chicago Title, you're not just getting a service provider; you're gaining a partner committed to protecting your property rights, mitigating risks, and facilitating a seamless closing process. Whether you're buying your first home, investing in commercial property, or anything in between, trust Chicago Title to be the bedrock of your real estate journey. Secure, reliable, and experienced – that's the peace of mind Chicago Title delivers.
Jamie Sulcer
219-928-0681
Whether you’re looking to buy, build or refinance your home, our experienced mortgage professionals are here to help. Here at Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, we offer a variety of loan options that can help you achieve homeownership with the speed and service you deserve. Plus, our mortgage professionals are dedicated to finding the right loan with great rates, terms and costs to meet your specific needs.
Financing a home is one of the biggest commitments you will ever make - let us help guide you throughout the entire loan process from application to closing and beyond. We look forward to putting our mortgage service to work for you!
Bonita Bischoff
Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp
3309 Springland Avenue, Michigan City 46360
760-715-8861
Acuity Title provides experienced Closers to facilitate your closings professionally and smoothly. We offer training resources, advanced technology as well as Remote and Online Closings at NO additional cost. Our processing team takes care of Payoffs, HOAs, Releases, etc. leaving you more time to sell. We partner in your success!
Jamie Goodwin
ACUITY TITLE COMPANY
Michigan City, IN 46360
LaPorte, IN 46350
Valparaiso, IN 46383
p. 219.243.2005 f. 219.300.0015
Cell 219.448.0820
Dan offers trusted representation to individuals and businesses in NW Indiana and NE Illinois, concentrating his law practice in business and real estate. Real estate law is about representing clients as they negotiate the purchase or sale of residential and commercial property, including tax strategy planning, asset protection, and use of land trusts and limited liability companies. Business planning is about helping clients set up and grow a successful entity with liability protection, contract negotiation, proper budgeting, and strong financial future.
Daniel W. Granquist
Attorney & Counselor at Law
1070 S Calumet Rd. Unit 892
Chesterton, IN 46304
219.728.2880 o
219.406.8864 m
