Michael Elkmann Realty

10/07/2026

Top 50 Broker AND a Top Team out of 600+ agents for September. 💚

Not gonna lie, this one hit different.
September was rough. I worked harder than I ever have. Clients and closings. Teaching an accelerated 5-week class and an 11-week class at the same time. Building a podcast/YouTube studio at the office. Helping process transactions for other agents wherever I could. Running my marketing business and taking care of those clients. Mentoring agents. Teaching AI, and consulting. Building another business from scratch (more on that soon 👀). And every minute left over went to my son.

It’s been a long time since I’ve been spread this thin.

But recognition like this reminds me what it’s really about: the difference I get to make for other people. Humbled doesn’t even cover it.

Do the hard things. Do them scared. And don’t let anyone convince you that you need them, or tell you how hard it’s going to be. The grass isn’t always greener… but this time, it couldn’t be better. 💚

Congrats to everyone on these lists. Proud to be in this room with you. 🙌

Thinking about buying, selling, or getting into real estate yourself? My DMs are always open. No pressure, just a conversation. ☕

09/22/2026

COMING SOON!! Showings begin Friday, September 25, 2026

$347,900! 4 beds / 2 baths / 2,512 sq ft

506 Heather Ln, Dyer

https://www.michaelerealty.com/506-heather-ln

This house works in every season. Summer happens out back, where the deck and maintained above ground pool sit inside a fenced yard. When it turns cold everybody moves into the family room, anchored by a gas fireplace. The kitchen carries everything in between. A big island for gathering, spacious pantry, and a dining space open to all of it. It runs into a living room that stretches 23 feet with a bay window and hardwood underfoot, more room than most houses at this number give you.

Four bedrooms, the primary running 17 by 12 with his and hers closets. The fourth sits right off the family room with a three-quarter bath next to it, so the guest room or office is already handled. There’s also a finished rec room with a small dry bar.

The garage runs 26 feet deep, there’s a shed out back, the roof is about five years old, and the appliances stay.

Minutes from IL 394, US 30, and the Illinois line, so the drive into Chicago or the south suburbs stays easy. Franciscan Health Dyer is close by, and commuters have an Amtrak station and the South Shore Dyer station just minutes away too. Schools are Lake Central School Corporation.

No HOA. Four bedrooms and 2,512 finished square feet at an amazing price in Dyer. Don’t miss this one!!

09/18/2026

Historically, mortgage interest rates have sat between 7-11%. We have short term memory, but the 3’s, 4’s, 5’s were as uncommon as COVID itself.

—Have home prices outpaced income growth? They sure have.

—Do mortgage rates or home price pacing matter most to buyers or sellers that need to move or make a change? Nope!

—Is it best for everyone who may be “considering” a move to make the move? Also absolutely not.

What’s most important is having an agent/lender combo who is willing to get their hands dirty and get creative to contribute to the best possible outcome for your specific goals and situation.

Without them, you might as well listen to the keyboard warriors for advice. 🤷‍♂️

09/04/2026

ALWAYS proud to be recognized among the Top 50 out of 600+ agents! 🏆

But the recognition is really a reflection of the incredible clients I get to work with every day.

To everyone who has trusted me to help you navigate a move, reach a goal, make a smart decision, or create a win- thank you. Your trust means more to me than any ranking ever could.

I’m grateful to be in your corner, and I’m looking forward to creating a lot more wins together. 🏡

08/18/2026

Losing a loved one is hard enough. Figuring out what to do with their property on top of it can feel like a wall.

Most families navigating estate and probate sales in Northwest Indiana come in not knowing what to expect. Not because they're unprepared. Because nobody told them. The probate process has its own rules, its own timeline, and its own decisions that matter a lot — and getting them wrong early costs you time and money you don't need to lose.

I've walked families through this more times than I can count. The calls I get most often are from people who wish they'd had this information at the start.

Save this. Share it with someone who's managing this right now. And when you're ready to talk, comment "ESTATE" below and I'll send over my free probate seller checklist. Or reach out directly: call or text 219-356-3388, DM me on Facebook or TikTok, or connect at michaelerealty.com. Every message gets answered.

08/14/2026

08/08/2026

Stop by and see me today at this stunning home in Grand Prairie, Valparaiso, Indiana.

08/05/2026

3 more weeks until our Fall (in-person) Real Estate classes begin. The instructor is pretty cool. I know him pretty well.. 😉

If you’ve ever had questions, or wondered….Now’s the time to talk to me.

Text, call, DM!
📲 219-776-1313

Or visit MVPRealEstateSchool.com

MVP Real Estate School offers Indiana-approved courses with online, in-person, and hybrid options, led by experienced instructors to help you succeed in real estate.

08/03/2026

🌧️ A little rain doesn't stop us when there's a beauty like this waiting!

Welcome to 169 Palomino Lane- tucked inside the highly sought-after Grand Prairie neighborhood in Morgan Township, Valparaiso, IN.

✅ 4 beds, 5 baths, and over 5100 sq ft of open concept living!

This is the kind of home that makes you stop scrolling and start dreaming. Grand Prairie living, and the lifestyle your family deserves, starts here. 🏡

📅 OPEN HOUSE:
Saturday, Aug 8 & Sunday, Aug 9 | 12–2 PM

Call, text, or DM for a private showing before the weekend!