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Luxor Homes at Liberty Estates in fallOPEN HOUSE WEEKEND

Super Sunday Open House Weekend: November 7-8, 2026

Tour homes in Valparaiso, Merrillville and Cedar Lake, with a $1,000 giveaway and $500 eligible charity donation.

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Autumn orchard with apples in wooden basketsFALL TRADITIONS

The Last Taste of Fall: Apple Orchards & Autumn Traditions in Northwest Indiana

Catch the last apple-picking days of the season at Fair Oaks Farms and enjoy one more weekend of autumn fun.

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Northwest Indiana Election Day 2026: Lake and Porter County Voting Guide

Find voting resources, early voting details, and official election information for Lake and Porter counties.

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MARKET INSIGHTS | OCTOBER 14, 2026

More Homes for Sale in Northwest Indiana: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know in 2026

See what a growing selection of homes could mean for your next move in today's local market.

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Nov. 7, 2026

Super Sunday Open House Weekend: November 7-8, 2026

Luxor Homes Liberty Estates fall exterior

Super Sunday Open House Weekend

NOVEMBER 7-8, 2026 | NORTHWEST INDIANA

A fall weekend, a few open doors, and a chance to find a place you'll love coming home to. Join us November 7-8 for McColly Real Estate's Super Sunday weekend across Northwest Indiana, featuring a $1,000 giveaway and a $500 donation to an eligible charity.

Visit any McColly Real Estate open house across Northwest Indiana this weekend - not just the Team TVGRE homes featured below. McColly is opening doors throughout the region, and our team would love to welcome you at our featured stops in Valparaiso, Merrillville, Cedar Lake and St. John.

Thinking your home could join the fun?

If all this open house hopping has you wondering about selling, let's start with what your own home could be worth.

WHAT'S YOUR HOME WORTH?
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Posted in Community Events
Nov. 2, 2026

The Last Taste of Fall: Apple Orchards & Autumn Traditions in Northwest Indiana

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NORTHWEST INDIANA | FALL TRADITIONS

The Last Taste of Fall

APPLE ORCHARDS & AUTUMN TRADITIONS

November brings one last chance to enjoy crisp orchard air, fresh apples and the warm flavors of harvest season. While many Northwest Indiana orchards have wrapped up for the year, a few favorite traditions are still worth planning around.

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Oct. 28, 2026

Northwest Indiana Election Day 2026: Lake and Porter County Voting Guide

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NORTHWEST INDIANA | COMMUNITY GUIDE

Election Day 2026

LAKE & PORTER COUNTY VOTING GUIDE

Tuesday, November 3 | Polls open 6 AM - 6 PM

Election Day is almost here. Here's a concise, nonpartisan guide to voting in Lake and Porter counties, with direct links to official resources.

ELECTION DAY | NOVEMBER 3, 2026

Find Your Polling Place

Confirm your assigned voting location, registration status and sample ballot using the official Indiana voter portal. Polls are open 6 AM - 6 PM local time.

FIND MY POLLING PLACE

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Oct. 19, 2026

Halloween 2026 in Northwest Indiana: Trick-or-Treat Times and Family Events

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NORTHWEST INDIANA | LOCAL EVENTS

Halloween 2026

TRICK-OR-TREAT TIMES & FAMILY EVENTS

ONE LAST SPOOKY WEEKEND!

Looking for Halloween fun this Friday and Saturday? Here's a quick guide to eight Northwest Indiana communities, with remaining events and trick-or-treat information. Past events have been removed.

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Posted in Community Events
Oct. 14, 2026

More Homes for Sale in Northwest Indiana: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know in 2026

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NORTHWEST INDIANA | MARKET INSIGHTS

More Homes for Sale

WHAT BUYERS & SELLERS NEED TO KNOW IN 2026

October 14, 2026 | By Adam Hickenbottom, Real Estate Broker | Team TVGRE | McColly Real Estate

If you've been watching the real estate market lately, you may have noticed something encouraging: buyers have more homes to choose from.

After several years of limited inventory, bidding wars, and homes selling almost as soon as they hit the market, the housing landscape is beginning to shift.

But why are more homes available, and what does that mean if you're thinking about buying or selling in Northwest Indiana? Let's take a closer look.

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Posted in Market Updates
July 31, 2017

Curious About Local Real Estate?

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Curious about local real estate? So are we! Every month we review trends in our real estate market and consider the number of homes on the market in each price tier, the amount of time particular homes have been listed for sale, specific neighborhood trends, the median price and square footage of each home sold and so much more. We’d love to invite you to do the same!

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You can sign up here to receive your own market report, delivered as often as you like! It contains current information on pending, active and just sold properties so you can see actual homes in your neighborhood. You can review your area on a larger scale, as well, by refining your search to include properties across the city or county. As you notice price and size trends, please contact us for clarification or to have any questions answered.

We can definitely fill you in on details that are not listed on the report and help you determine the best home for you. If you are wondering if now is the time to sell, please try out our INSTANT home value tool. You’ll get an estimate on the value of your property in today’s market. Either way, we hope to hear from you soon as you get to know our neighborhoods and local real estate market better.

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