The Mail-Journal, Volume 19, Number 5, Milford, Kosciusko County, 17 February 1982 — Page 41

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Wed., Feb. 17,1982 —Today And Tomorrow

Beaver Realty specializes in lake, summer property

Beavers Realty, North Webster, specializes in lake and summer property and operates in a relaxed, casual atmosphere. “That’s the image we have and in no way does it influence the professionalism we maintain,” commented Steve Beavers, owner. In addition to handling lake and summer property, the real estate firm also handles commercial and residential property Beavers Reatty was formed after the purchase of Hinesley Realty on April 1, 1981, by the current owner. The real estate firm moved into its current location, formerly housing the Hobby - Hut, on May 1,1981. In addition to Beavers, co-workers include: Jack Maule. Les Stouder. Marlene Black. Lloyd Stouder, Jayne Allen, Bob Welsh, Deb Mignery and Cindy Loetz, secretary. AU of these realtors have come to Beavers Realty from diversified backgrounds. A number of these people worked with Beavers at Hinesley Realty. Planned Unit Environmental Development, Inc., was started by Lloyd Stouder. It is through this corporation that Echo Bay Condominiums are being built. Echo Bay Condominiums have 32 units and are located near Webster Lake. Beavers Realty is handling the brokerage and selling of the units. Beavers remarked that the overall outlook of the business is to establish a one-stop shopping center for the buyers’ needs. This would include handling the selling of property insurance, renting, eventually the re-selling of the property and with the establishment of PUED, there would even be the building of homes. Beavers Realty works with property owners in the North Webster, Tippecanoe and the Barbee Lakes area. The year 1981 was a very good year for their business. “In 1982 it will grow a considerable amount again,” said Beavers, “We’re over the worst and it helps being in resort property. The clientele are well established and can afford a second home. I’m glad we started when we did and did what we did. The sales continue to increase." The business is open year-around, six days a week during the off season and seven days a week between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Beavers remarked that in the years past, the sales season was between Memorial Day and Labor Day. but any more, due to the sophistication of the

Hibschman thinks future looks good in Syracuse

Ron Hibschman, owner of Hibschman Motors. SR 13 Syracuse, says that he has been in the automobile business in this area for over 20 years. Hibschman Motors moved to their present location last year. It was previously located south of Syracuse. It had been there for two years. Previous to beginning the business in Syracuse. Hibschman had been with Chevrolet for about 18 years. He has about a dozen cars on his lot most of the time and says that his future plans are about the same. He wants to keep about 10 or 12 nice used cars on the lot at all times. The used car dealer said that the down swing in the economy really did not have a great effect on his business last year He did feel that the move to the new location did have some effect on his business, as he expected would happen. Hibschman said that November and December of last year were really equal with the same time in past years He remarked that the beginning of this year has been slow but feels that it will pick up when some of the nearby industry picks

buyers, there are no real starting or stopping dates, “it spreads out over the year.” The businessman said that buyers have changed due to the economy and the average full-time realtor is a much better educated individual. In stating several reasons why realtors need to be more educated, Beavers said in 1981 over 75 per cent of the firm’s sales were contract sales or some type of ownerassistance financing. The remaining 25 per cent were strictly cash sales or mortgages. “Education is still a fair amount of importance.” In talking about education, Beavers said he is the only Graduate, Realtor Institute and Certified Residential Specialist in North Webster. Maule is in the second year of the GRI course, which is geared toward real estate sales personnel being more professional and proficient. Beavers concluded that although the name of the firm is young, the people working with him are the most seasoned group in North Webster. Beavers himself has been in real estate in North Webster since 1976. Rhodes Insurance Joan Rhodes has been selling insurance on her own for the past nine months when Rhodes Insurance became a self-established business. The insurance firm is located on SR 13 with Beavers Realty, North Webster. Rhodes Insurance, formerly HinesleyRhodes Insurance, is an independent agency and handles various kinds of insurance. Mrs. Rhodes stated her business specializes in life, pension plans, auto, home and business insurance policies. She is a member of the Professional Insurance Agents of Indiana and has eight years experience in the insurance business. The main goal for the insurance agency is to provide friendly, professional service for the people of North Webster and the surrounding communities. Mrs. Rhodes expressed she is grateful for the business she has received and for the people she has come to know. She added there is always room to serve more local people.

up. which he expects to be in the near future He at r 4. South Shore. Syracuse, and seems to feel that he has a good future as a used car dealer in Syracuse Hibschman is grateful to all the customers and patrons who have helped by giving him the chance to be of service in the area. Turning dreams into realities The secret of our success as a nation lies in “good old American Know-how.” Our energy and drive . . . vision and foresight, has enabled us to continually read! new goals and set higher standards of living. Kosciusko County has made progress. And with the realized potential for growth and advancement this country can look to the future with eager anticipation that the best is yet to come.

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