Renee Jackson - Realtor

08/15/2026

UPDATE: BUS WILL LEAVE TODAY AT 3 PM, SUNDAY AUGUST 16
Take a break and power up at the ChicaGO Dash bus, which you will find at 166 Lincolnway this weekend. NIPSCO continues to make steady progress and all City of Valparaiso services have continued uninterrupted following the storms. Please stay safe and help your neighbors as we weather this together.

07/08/2026

Excited to get my sellers to their next step in their home journey! 🏡 💞

07/03/2026

One of my favorite parts of holidays is the food that brings everyone together! ❤️🤍💙

This 4th of July Trifle is my favorite festive dessert to make for our annual family get together.

Now it’s your turn! 👇

What’s your must-have dish for the 4th of July? Is it a family recipe, a side dish, dessert, or something off the grill? Drop it in the comments—I might even feature some of your favorites in future posts!

Wishing everyone a safe, happy, and patriotic Independence Day! 🇺🇸🎆

— Renee Jackson, Listing Leaders 🏡

07/02/2026

🚩 Public service announcement:
If you’re buying, selling, or investing in Northwest Indiana…
Call Renee Jackson! 🏡
📞 219-871-9639
No skyscraper required! 😄

06/27/2026

🧨 🎇 🇺🇸

Get ready for a bigger than ever celebration of America’s 250th birthday! This year’s City of Valparaiso 4th of July Celebration includes an enhanced fireworks show with an action-packed, dazzling display designed exclusively for this milestone anniversary. Bring a chair or blanket and make a night of it with Valparaiso ❤️🤍💙

For details on all weeklong events visit: https://www.ci.valparaiso.in.us/1701/America-250-Celebration

Special Thank You to our 4th of July Celebration Sponsors
𝑭𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒔: Olthof Homes • UChicago Medicine
𝑺𝒏𝒂𝒄𝒌 𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒕: 1st Source Bank • M.E. Simpson Co., Inc.
𝑰𝒏 𝑲𝒊𝒏𝒅: Urschel Laboratories, Inc.

06/27/2026

New Buyer Check List ✅
Things you should do once you have the keys for you new home. 🔑 🏡

06/25/2026

Up to 25K available for Porter County residents slammed by the June 11 storm

Disaster relief of up to $25,000 is now available for many Hoosiers, after Gov. Mike Braun declared a disaster emergency for 63 Indiana counties—including Porter County—impacted by severe weather, flooding, tornadoes, and derecho on June 11, the Porter County Emergency Management Agency (PCEMA) is announcing.

Porter County residents who incurred damage to their residence and are uninsured or underinsured may be eligible for up to $25,000 through Indiana's State Disaster Relief Fund to help with recovery:

*Assistance is available for eligible homeowners
*Applications are now open.
*Additional counties may qualify as damage assessments continue.

Learn more and apply at https://on.in.gov/sdrf

“The State Disaster Relief Fund applies only to individuals who are uninsured or underinsured,” PCEMA noted. “State funding cannot replace insurance coverage, which is the primary and best source of protection from storm damage. The fund only addresses the costs of repairing, replacing, or restoring property which is the primary residence of the applicant and may not be used to help pay insurance deductibles.”

06/17/2026

Only three days until next HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE collection on Saturday June 20 at CHESTERTON HIGH SCHOOL

The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County will host its next Household Hazardous Waste collection event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m Saturday, June 20, at Chesterton High School, 2125 S. 11th St.

Participants are asked to enter from 11th Street.

Residents are encouraged to safely dispose of products containing corrosive, toxic, ignitable or reactive substances. Common household hazardous waste items include anti-freeze, motor oil, batteries (household annd automotive), fluorescent bulbs, deck stains, pool chemicals, pesticides, and household smoke detectors.

Folks may also drop off medical sharps, including diabetic needles, blood lancets, insulin pens, epi-pens, syringes, expired over-the-counter medicines, and non-narcotic prescriptions.

Items NOT accepted at this event: Electronics, LATEX PAINTS, grill propane cylinders, and large containers over 55 gallons in size.

JUST A REMINDER: Household Hazardous Waste collection events are open to Porter County households only, not businesses.

For more information contact the Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County at 219-465-3694 or [email protected]

ACCEPTED HHW ITEMS

*Aerosol cans.
*Alcohol-based lotions.
*Ammonia-based cleaners.
*Ammunition.
*Antifreeze.
*Asbestos.
*Auto body filler.
*Auto paint.
*Bathroom cleaners.
*Batteries (household and automotive.)
*Car wax with solvent.
*Cooking oil.
*Corrosives.
*Diesel.
*Disinfectants.
*Drain cleaners.
*Driveway sealant.
*Dry-cleaning solvents.
*Expired medications in original containers (controlled substances not accepted).
*Fire extinguishers.
*Flares.
*Floor care products.
*Fluorescent tubes (taped together).
*Fuel-oil based.
*Fungicides.
*Gasoline.
*Gun-cleaning solvents.
*Herbicides.
*Insecticides.
*Kerosene.
*Lighter fluid.
*Medical sharps and needles (place in hard plastic bottles).
*Mercury-containing projects (CFLs, thermometers, thermostats, etc.).
*Metal polish.
*Moth balls.
*Nail polish.
*Nail polish remover.
*Oil.
*Oven cleaners.
*Oil-based paint ONLY (NO latex paint accepted in 2026).
*Paint brush cleaner with solvent or TSP.
*Paint stripper.
*Paint thinner.
*Pesticides.
*Photographic chemicals.
*Poisons.
*Primer.
*Rodenticide.
*Rust remover.
*Septic tank degreasers.
*Small helium tanks.
*Small propane cylinders.
*Smoke detectors.
*Swimming pool chemicals.
*Thinners and solvents.
*Toilet bowl cleaners.
*Va**ng supplies.

HHW ITEMS NOT ACCPETED

*Commercial hazardous waste.
*Compressed gas cylinders.
*Containers larger than 30 gallons.
*Controlled medications.
*Electronics.
*Fireworks (commercial grade).
*Latex paint.
*Medical waste other than medicines and sharps.
*Large propane cylinders (BBQ).
*Radioactive materials.

06/17/2026

Beat the rain this morning to show my client a couple potential income properties 🏡 🏡

Fingers crossed we can add ANOTHER great property to his growing portfolio!

OFFER SENT! 🤞🏻

If you are looking to buy, sell, invest soon or in the future - it is absolutely NEVER too early to start discussing your home dreams.

Call or text me anytime ✨219-871-9639✨

06/16/2026

SEVERE WEATHER SHELTERS AVAILABLE IN PORTAGE

Northwest Health building
3630 Willowcreek Road

Woodland Park
2100 Willowcreek Road

Portage Recovery Association
6040 Lute Road
10am-8pm (if storm is still going and people are at the building they will remain open past 8pm)

YMCA
3100 Willowcreek Road
Will remain open as long as they have power as they do not have a generator