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Cressy & Everett Real Estate Giving Back to Employees
Video courtesy of Monica Murhpy, WNDU-16
The year 2020 has looked very different for all of us, and it is especially profound during the holiday season when people are not gathering as much as usual. Cressy & Everett Real Estate usually hosts annual holiday gatherings for their REALTORS and staff throughout the footprint of our 12 office locations in southwestern Michigan and northern Indiana. With the current events and commitment to respect the safety guidelines, the leadership team had to think outside of the box. They wanted to create the feeling and experience of bringing everyone together, but someh...
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Order Holiday Floral Arrangements Around Michiana
It's amazing how much a beautiful floral arrangement can change the look of a home. In fact, our real estate agents often recommend adding fresh flowers when staging a home or preparing for an open house.
Whether you want to add a formal touch to your home this holiday season or send a beautiful gift to family or friends, it helps to know the area's best florists. Here are a few of our favorites.
- Granger Florist: 51537 Bittersweet Rd., Granger, IN 46530
For beautiful, well-thought-out arrangements, Granger Florist is always a great option. They don't just put together flowers. Instead, every piece they make is a true work of art. Give them a call to discuss your vision, and you can feel confident that they'll create a stunning holiday arrangement.
To keep everyone as safe as possible, they're offering "contactless" delivery and curbside pickup. Currently, the storefront is open for consultations by appointment only. If you decide to visit in person, make sure you take the scenic route home so you can get a glimpse of some of the beautiful Granger homes for sale this holiday season.
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Does a Condo or House Fit Your Lifestyle Better?
So, you're looking at South Bend homes for sale, and you see many different types of properties with different square footage and features. Should you buy a house? Or should you buy a condo? Each has its benefits and drawbacks. One has a pool and is close to downtown. The other has a fenced-in yard and is in the suburbs. Since homeownership and condo living are two different experiences, what you decide to buy will come down to your needs, preferences, and overall financial picture.
How Are Condos and Houses Different?
A condominium is a private residential unit within a larger building or complex. Condos are more like apartments, so they're a denser form of housing. Condo owners have full control over what happens inside their home, but the exterior of the building and common areas are owned and maintained by a condo board or homeowners association (HOA). Condos are usually found in more urban areas and are very popular with investors, downsizers, and first-time buyers.
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Skip the Pie! Try These Alternative Thanksgiving Desserts
Thanksgiving dinner may look a bit different this year for most of us, so why not try something different for dessert? If you've been looking at South Bend homes for sale this fall, you'll probably also want to simplify your meal prep and perhaps skip the homemade pie. The good news? There are scores of fantastic recipes out there that prove Thanksgiving dessert doesn't have to be pie.
Here are some new riffs on Thanksgiving dessert:
- Pumpkin Truffles
Need that pumpkin fix? Pumpkin Truffles should do the trick. Plus, what's better than bite-size so that your guest can keep the sampling size down and try several different desserts? The ingredients are cream cheese and graham crackers, which hold everything together, plus confectioners' sugar, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and pumpkin puree. Include chocolate for dippings. The type of chocolate is up to you.
This recipe takes some prep time, so be forewarned. The dough must be chilled for 3 hours; after the dough balls are formed, they must be refrigerated; and then the chocolate must be melted for dipping. The truffles are made of cream cheese, so this dessert should be chilled until served.
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Home Upgrades You Can Make on a Budget
If you're staying home to oversee online learning or to work remotely, your mood may be sagging from looking at the same, tired surroundings day after day. But maybe right now is not the time for a big home renovation or for buying a whole houseful of furniture. Still, no need to fret. Who said bigger is always better? There are some pretty cool projects you can do on a budget that will enliven your mood while giving your home the upgrade you've been longing for.
Who knows? Some of these little upgrades are bound to catch a potential buyer's eye if your home's listed among South Bend homes for sale. Our real estate agents have plenty of tips to get you started.
Let's start outside and work our way indoors.
- Copper mailbox.
There's just something about copper. Warm and rich in hue, copper manages to be classy and understated at the same time. You're certainly welcome to go online and find the real deal, but if you're watching your bank balance these days, then go for a can of copper-colored Rustoleum (under $5) and spray paint your box. Then spiff up the post with a coat or two of shiny black. Follow up with some fall flowers planted around it to boost your curb appeal.
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