Vanessa Ritsema / Realtor & Auctioneer

Name: Vanessa Ritsema / Realtor & Auctioneer
Address: 1632 E. Day Road, Mishawaka, IN, 46545, US
Telephone: +15743359022

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Vanessa Ritsema / Realtor & Auctioneer

🗝️ Servicing ALL your real estate needs • Indiana & Flordia licensed Realtor • Estate Auctioneer •

09/04/2026

Going into Labor Day weekend with one HAPPY first-time homebuyer! 🏡

There’s nothing I love more than seeing someone go from renting to putting their hard-earned money toward something that is THEIRS…building equity and investing in their own future.

A HUGE congratulations to my buyer! So deserving of this one, and I couldn’t be more excited for what’s ahead. ❤️

Now onto the hardest part of my job… making sure we get this baby all the way to the closing table! 💪

09/04/2026

💎 THE DIAMOND ON HEATON LAKE IS LOOKING FOR ITS NEXT OWNER!

And trust me… this one has a LOT to love.

Completely custom remodeled in 2019 from the exterior to the interior, this waterfront tri-level sits on a double lot with beautiful views of Heaton Lake and plenty of space to actually enjoy lake life.

Walk through the front door and the vaulted ceilings, floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, and lake views immediately grab your attention. The updated kitchen has stainless steel appliances, a touchscreen refrigerator, stone backsplash, and plenty of room to gather.

Upstairs, the primary bedroom has one of my favorite features—a private balcony overlooking the lake. Morning coffee with that view? Yes, please.

And the outside is just as good. Three decks, a gazebo, pergola, and multiple spots to sit back, entertain, or just enjoy a little peace and quiet by the water.

With multiple living spaces, a sunroom, walkout lower level, plenty of storage, a double lot, and waterfront views, there is so much to love about this one.

Lake life is calling… so what are you waiting for?

Call or text me at 574-335-9022 to come see the Diamond on Heaton Lake for yourself!

09/03/2026

UNDER CONTRACT in just TWO HOURS! 🏡

Big congratulations to my investor client for snagging this potential investment property just two hours after it hit the market!

When the right opportunity pops up, you have to be ready to MOVE—and that’s exactly what we did. Now it’s time to get through inspections, do our homework, and see what kind of potential this one is hiding.

Looking for your next investment opportunity? Let’s go find it. 📲 574-335-9022

09/01/2026

💸 Rent is due.

Every 1st of the month, I think about the years I spent in property management watching tenant after tenant hand over their hard-earned money to a landlord.

Don’t get me wrong, renting makes sense for some people and at certain stages of life. But I also saw firsthand how many people wanted to own a home… they just didn’t know where to start.

That’s why I’m so passionate about helping people become homeowners.

A home isn’t just a place to live. It’s an opportunity to build equity, create stability, and invest in your future instead of someone else’s.

If you’ve ever thought:
🏡 “I want to buy a home someday…”
🏡 “My credit probably isn’t good enough.”
🏡 “I don’t have a huge down payment.”
🏡 “I have no idea where to even begin.”

Let’s talk.

No pressure. No sales pitch. Just a conversation about your options and what it would take to get you there.

You might be closer than you think. ❤️

📲 Send me a message, and let’s start building your future instead of paying for someone else’s.

08/26/2026

📉 NEW PRICE + MOTIVATED SELLER!

Okay, investors… this one deserves another look. 👀

3331 Blarney Dr. is already a well-oiled, income producing VRBO so if you’ve been wanting to add a short-term rental to your portfolio without starting completely from scratch, here’s your chance.

But here’s the thing… you don’t have to be an investor to love this one. 🏡

Maybe you’re looking for a place to put down roots, make memories, and call home sweet home for years to come. This property can absolutely be that too.

💰 Income-producing VRBO
🏡 Forever-home potential
📉 Fresh price reduction
🔥 And a seller who is MOTIVATED to make a move!

Whether you want it to make you money or make it HOME, there’s a whole lot of opportunity wrapped up in this one.

The price has changed… maybe it’s time to take another look. 😉

📲 574-335-9022
Let’s go see it!

🔗 https://www.homes.com/property/3331-blarney-dr-south-bend-in/85kwf926ccsve/

08/25/2026

🏡 New listing in Twin Branch!

This charming Mishawaka home features 3 main-level bedrooms, two wood-burning fireplaces, a sunny porch, fenced backyard, finished lower level, workshop space, and a 2-car detached garage.

Full of character and potential—come see what makes this one special!

📍 147 N Oakley Avenue | Mishawaka
📲 574-335-9022

🔗 https://www.homes.com/property/147-n-oakley-ave-mishawaka-in/d6pf2vpvp8qzf/

08/24/2026

Congratulations to my amazing buyer clients on going UNDER CONTRACT! 🔑

They knew exactly what they wanted… an inground pool, plenty of space, and a home made for entertaining family & friends. And let me tell you… they aimed high and found the ONE! 🙌

The search wasn’t always easy, but it was absolutely worth it. Now it’s time to move one step closer to the closing table and making it official!

Here’s to new beginnings, new memories, pool days, and so many special moments in your beautiful home. I’m so happy for you both! ❤️

08/24/2026

Congratulations to these FIRST-TIME HOMEOWNERS! 🔑

It’s always such a wonderful feeling watching someone make the move from renting to owning… putting that monthly payment toward building equity, investing in their future, and having something they can truly call their own.

I’m beyond thrilled for this family and so happy they officially have a place to call HOME. ❤️

Here’s to new beginnings, new memories, and everything that comes next. Congratulations… you did it!

08/22/2026

So excited for my buyer on the closing of her new home! 🏡❤️

This one didn’t come without some BIG challenges along the way, but we stayed persistent, faced every challenge full throttle, and never gave up.

This home is so much more than a new address. It’s an opportunity for my buyer to start a new chapter while also being able to help and support family and that makes this closing extra special.

We kept pushing, kept believing, and made it to the closing table. 🔑 Couldn’t be more thrilled for her and everything that’s ahead!

08/17/2026

Sometimes things are worth the wait. ❤️

Things don’t always work out the way we planned, and sometimes we have to take a few losses before we finally gain everything we were hoping for and then some.

That’s exactly what happened for my buyer. A few disappointments along the way, a few moments where things just didn’t come together… but looking back, it’s pretty clear those doors closed for a reason.

Because what was meant to be, happened. 🏡✨

Now we’re officially on our way to the closing table, and I couldn’t be more excited for what’s ahead for them. Sometimes the right home is worth every bump in the road it takes to get there.

Address

1632 E. Day Road
Mishawaka, IN
46545

Telephone

+15743359022

Website

https://www.vanessa.mckinniesrealty.com/

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