RE-ZINE | Spring 2025 Appraisal 101: How to Avoid the Low Appraisal Trap Appraisal 101: How to Avoid the Low Appraisal Trap Once you’re under contract, your buyer’s lender orders an appraisal to confirm the sale price aligns with market value-and this step can make or break your deal. Here’s everything buyers and sellers … Read more
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RE-ZINE | Spring 2025 5 Key Questions Your Realtor Should Ask Before Pricing Your Home 5 Key Questions Your Realtor Should Ask Before Pricing Your Home Choosing the right list price is more art than arithmetic-and it starts long before your “For Sale” sign goes up. A careful Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) helps pinpoint … Read more
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RE-ZINE | Spring 2025 Room-by-Room Home Staging Checklist – Spring 2025 Spring buyers decide in seconds whether your house “feels right.” This quick checklist walks you room by room-no design degree needed-to create that instant yes. Tack it to the fridge, grab a timer, and see how many boxes you can check in a single … Read more
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RE-ZINE | Spring 2025 5 Key Questions Your Realtor Should Ask Before Pricing Your Home 5 Key Questions Your Realtor Should Ask Before Pricing Your Home Choosing the right list price is more art than arithmetic-and it starts long before your “For Sale” sign goes up. A careful Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) helps pinpoint … Read more
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RE-ZINE | Spring 2025 4 Great Spring Hikes in the Indiana Dunes Why I Hike (and Why You Might, Too) Nothing clears my head between showings like lacing up the trail shoes and lighting . Lucky for us, the Dunes region has an embarrassment of riches-more than 50 miles of marked paths that trade … Read more
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BEST OF THE BEACH | April 2025 5 Fantastic Indiana Dunes Beach Homes to Dream On From Miller Beach to Long Beach, these five fabulous listings put the sand and surf just a few strides from your front door. Let’s Take a Ride Through the Dunes Cruise east on historic Dunes Highway (US‑12) … … Read more
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5966 Beacon Lane | Marina Shores Walk-to-the-Water Living Without the Maintenance Listing office @properties Dunelife Team. Information is deemed to be reliable, but is not guaranteed. © 2025 MLS and FBS. VIEW DETAILED LISTING BONNIE HAWKSWORTH REALTOR® @properties | Dunelife Team 219-309-7638 bonniehawksworth@atproperties.com Marina Shores Living “In a marina community, the best amenity is time – time … Read more
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RE-ZINE | Spring 2025 5 Fast Facts: Porter County Housing Market Snapshot Fast Facts for Busy Buyers & Sellers Spring has truly arrived in Duneland. The Trilliums are in peak bloom at the Heron Rookery, the beaches are being groomed and prepped for summer, and a fresh wave of home listings are appearing on … Read more
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Smart Pricing Strategies to Secure Top Offers Setting the right price isn’t guesswork-it’s strategy. Sellers who lean in with data‑driven pricing not only see more showings, they spark competitive bidding, shorten days on market, and land stronger offers. Here’s how a “smart” price becomes your secret staging tool. From price-anchoring to appraisal alignment, here’s your … Read more
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RE-ZINE | Spring 2025 Spring Stagecraft:7 Fresh Tips to Make Buyers Fall in Love “I am going to make everything around me beautiful-that will be my life.” – Elsie De Wolfe Home Staging Tips to Make Buyers Stop and Stay When it comes to selling your home, first impressions aren’t just everything-they’re make‑or‑break. Thoughtful … Read more
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REALTOR®
Bonnie brings uncommon perspective and polish to every real estate transaction.
Her career began in Chicago’s business and media world, where she managed a bustling Michigan Avenue TV production company and served as Executive Producer of HGTV’s New Spaces. That experience sharpened her eye for design, construction, and what turns a house into a standout home.
After successfully renovating and selling her own Lincoln Park condo, Bonnie returned to Dune Acres—where her family has lived since the 1940s—and built a custom home of her own. Her deep local roots, paired with years of professional leadership and creative problem solving, give her clients a rare edge in today’s market.
Whether you’re selling a beloved property or looking to Find Your Place in the Dunes, Bonnie brings clarity, strategy, and calm confidence to every step of the process.
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"In our dealings with Bonnie, she has been such a pleasure to work with! She is consistently reliable and timely in providing information and in her communications with us. We feel Bonnie has our best interest at heart, we can trust her to do her very best for us."
"Bonnie’s quality of work is exceptional. She is thorough, well-organized, precise, thoughtful and versatile in every aspect of her work. There isn’t a project she doesn’t take on with confidence or complete without the highest level of quality and professionalism."
"Bonnie is extremely organized and [is adept at] multitasking. She oversees the big picture while ensuring the smallest details are covered."
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Real Estate Advisor | Dunelife Team
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