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Community Info 🎄Your VIP Guide to the Best Christmas Lights Within 45 Minutes ✨ Hi friends, If you’re craving a little holiday magic – the kind that makes you roll the window down, turn up the Bing Crosby, and forget that you’re still in Northwest Indiana traffic – I’ve got you. I scouted the top Christmas light displays within 45 minutes of Highland so you can skip the guesswork […]
General Real Estate Info Why Your Title Company Matters (And Why I Trust Barrister Title With My Clients’ Closings) Buying or selling a home is a big deal – and not just because you’re signing enough paperwork to qualify for a hand massage afterward. Behind the scenes, there’s a powerhouse working to make sure your transaction actually sticks once the ink dries: your title company. If you’ve ever wondered what a title company really […]
General Real Estate Info Black Friday Just Got Juicy: List Your Home With Me & Get Schoop’s Burgers for a Year If you’ve been flirting with the idea of selling in early 2026, consider this your sign from the real estate universe – delivered with a side of fries. From now until December 31st, 2025, when you sign a listing contract with me for a Q1 2026 sale, you’ll score a YEAR’S SUPPLY of Schoop’s world-famous […]
Community Info Last-Minute Thanksgiving Essentials? Here Are My Favorite NWI Spots to Save the Day If you’re anything like the rest of us, Thanksgiving has a funny way of sneaking up right when you swore you were ahead of schedule. Suddenly you’re staring at a grocery list with panic in your eyes, wondering why you didn’t buy the rolls yesterday or whether brining a turkey is a personality test. Good […]
General Real Estate Info 🧰 10 Home Repairs Everyone Should Know How to Do (Because You Live There, Not Just Pay for It) Owning a home is one of life’s biggest joys – right up there with a good cup of coffee and your favorite playlist on a Saturday morning. But let’s be real: homes need care. They don’t come with a “set it and forget it” button. Before you panic about your DIY skills (or lack thereof), […]
General Real Estate Info Building Wealth Through Real Estate in Northwest Indiana Everyone wants financial freedom-but not everyone realizes it’s often hiding behind a front door. Real estate has quietly created more millionaires than the stock market, cryptocurrency, or that “sure thing” your brother-in-law pitched at Thanksgiving. And right now, Northwest Indiana is one of the smartest, most stable places to build that wealth. Here’s why: đź’° […]
Community Info đź’š 10 Unique Ways to Give Back to the Community in Lake County, IN Giving back doesn’t always mean writing a big check – sometimes it’s about showing up, rolling up your sleeves, and sharing a little love where it’s needed most. Here in Lake County, we’re lucky to have a strong sense of community and a lot of opportunities to make a difference. Whether you’ve just moved to […]
Upsizing Is It Time to Move Up? Here’s How to Know. You know that feeling when your home starts to shrink-not because the walls are closing in, but because life’s expanding around you? The toys have multiplied, the dining room’s now a part-time office, and the dog has resorted to sprinting laps around the couch for exercise. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many families […]
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Uncategorized What Buyers and Sellers Really Want: Insights Straight from the Front Lines What Buyers and Sellers Really Want: Insights Straight from the Front Lines Every month, Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate takes the pulse of the market with a quick-turn Snap Poll of affiliated agents across the country. With over 300 responses in the latest survey, we’ve uncovered what’s really driving decisions on both sides of […]
Community Info Top 5 Brewpubs to Tap Into in Lake County, IN Top 5 Brewpubs to Tap Into in Lake County, Indiana If you like beer, food, and a reason to hit the road, you’re in luck-Lake County (and nearby Northwest Indiana) is quietly building a strong brewpub scene. I visited (or researched) a number of taprooms lately, and here are my top 5 picks you need […]
General Real Estate Info Why Didn’t Mortgage Rates Drop After the Fed Lowered Rates? Why Didn’t Mortgage Rates Drop After the Fed Lowered Rates? If you were watching the headlines Wednesday, you probably saw the big news: The Fed lowered interest rates. Cue the happy dance, right? Cheaper mortgages for everyone! Well… not so fast. I’ve had several clients and friends ask me: “Liz, if the Fed just cut […]
Rightsizing The house is quiet… but your equity is loud 🎶 The kids are out. The house is quiet. And suddenly, you’re wondering: Do we really need all this space anymore? If you’re an empty nester in Northwest Indiana, this moment isn’t just emotional-it’s an opportunity. In fact, it might be the perfect time to turn your family home into your financial and lifestyle launchpad for […]
Community Info Best Dog Parks in Lake County, IN Looking for a place where your pup can run, play, and sniff to their heart’s content? Lake County, Indiana, has some great dog parks that cater to every kind of canine personality-from the social butterfly to the lone explorer. Here’s your guide to the top dog-friendly spots in the area. Dogwood Run at Lemon Lake […]
General Real Estate Info Zillow Can’t Tell You This: 5 Things Only Local Realtors Know About Northwest Indiana Real Estate Let’s get one thing straight: I’m not here to bash Zillow. It’s a fun tool. It’s addictive. It’s like HGTV meets online shopping — except you can’t Prime-ship a house to your driveway (yet). But here’s the thing: Zillow doesn’t live here. I do.It doesn’t know the back roads, the quirky HOAs, or why one […]
Welcome to my blog 🏡 Welcome to the Relizstate of Mind Blog: Where Real Estate Gets Real (and a Little Ridiculous)       Hi, I’m Liz. I help people buy and sell homes in Northwest Indiana – the land of surprise lake views, secret cul-de-sacs, and neighbors who will definitely judge your Halloween decorations. After 8+ years in real estate (plus 30+ years raising three kids, multiple shelter dogs, and one very patient husband), I’ve […]
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