Melissa Osika

"Helping People Achieve Their Dreams."
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Melissa Osika, in Valparaiso
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About Me
I am a broker associate with 15 years of real estate experience in Northwest Indiana. I am a life long resident of Porter County and am actively involved in my community.

I am a member of the Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce and the Porter County Builders Association;
Director with Friends Assisting Women in Need, Inc.;
Member of the Housing Opportunities board of directors;
I am the past chairperson of the Community Division of Ivy Tech's Capital Campaign;
Participated in the planning of the 2nd Annual Spring/Summer Style Show benefiting the American Parkinsons Disease Association (APDA);
Served on the planning committee for the 2006 Caring Place Style Show.

My business is often repeat or referral business. I look forward to providing you with the extraordinary level of customer service that I am known for. Allow me to help you with your dream of home ownership. Call me today!
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Esp, Home Buyer in Virginia

If you live in Valparaiso, where do you catch a train (and transfer) to get to downtown Chicago?

Asked Thu May 15 2008, 04:03 by Esp  -  Valparaiso  -  Traffic & Public Transportation  -  4 answers
Melissa Osika answered:
I worked in Chicago for 12 years and commuted on the South Shore from Valparaiso. You can either drive to Dune Park from Valparaiso which would take approximately 15-20 minutes depending on what side of Valparaiso you are coming from or drive to the Ogden Dunes station, which would take approximately 30 minutes. There is more parking at Dune Park. The train ride is approximately 1 hour. The city of Valparaiso will be unveiling their new bus station and bus service to Chicago later this year. - Wed Jun 4 2008, 14:32
Jeremy, Home Buyer in South Windsor

I would like to know more about Short Sales from a buyers point of view.

Asked Tue Jun 3 2008, 10:14 by Jeremy  -  South Windsor  -  Home Buying  -  10 answers
Melissa Osika answered:
When interviewing Realtors, ask them what experience they have with short sales. Have they successfully negotiated short sales in the past and/or taken continuing education with regard to short sales. Short sales can be tricky and you really need a Realtor who is knowledgeable in that area to represent you. - Wed Jun 4 2008, 09:08
Yanilda, Home Buyer in Providence

buy a house foreclosure is bad or is good idea

Asked Sun Jun 1 2008, 05:49 by Yanilda  -  All locations  -  Home Buying  -  8 answers
Melissa Osika answered:
Is it a good idea or a bad idea? That depends. Be sure to perform your due diligence with regard to the condition of the home as most foreclosures are being sold "as is". Also, ask your Realtor to provide you with a market analysis of the home if it were in good condition so that you can determine whether or not the neighborhood will support the value of the home once you have made the needed improvements and repairs. - Wed Jun 4 2008, 08:47
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My Listings
2110 Yorktowne Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383 2110 Yorkto…
$109,800
2 br  2 ba  
4023 Euclid Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312 4023 Euclid…
$108,900
6 br  3.0 ba Listing Web Site
601 Weatherwood Ln, Valparaiso, IN 46383 601 Weather…
$129,000
2 br  1½ ba  
372 Shrine Ct, Valparaiso, IN 46385 372 Shrine…
$189,900
3 br  2½ ba Listing Web Site
154 Sheffield Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383 154 Sheffie…
$209,000
4 br  3.0 ba Listing Web Site
2502 Kickbush Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46385 2502 Kickbu…
$415,000
5 br  5.0 ba Listing Web Site
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Specialties
I specialize in helping first time home buyers. I also have experience with land development and new construction as well as real estate investment property.
Experience
Latest:
Broker Associate for Coldwell Banker
I have been a licensed Realtor since 1992.
September 2006—present
Previous:
Broker Associate for RE/MAX Affiliates
May 2005—September 2006
Previous:
Business Development for Chicago Title Insurance Company
April 2003—May 2005
Previous:
Licensed Assistant for Century 21 Executive Group
September 1991—January 2003
Certifications & Awards
I am currently taking classes at Ivy Tech Community College and will have obtained my degree of applied science in Paralegal Technology by the end of August, 2008.

I am a member of the Coldwell Banker Sterling Society for 2006 and 2007.

2007 - 4.2 million dollars in sales volume.
Interests
Vice Chair of the Housing Opportunities Board of Directors;

Member of Friends Assisting Women in Need, Inc., a 501(c)3 organization.
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