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Seller Etiquette: Tips for a Worry-Free House Sale
Everyone wants their home sale to go smoothly, but sometimes that's easier said than done. Our real estate agents have put together five important tips for how you can sail past the rough patches and ensure everything goes well on your end.
- Make Yourself Scarce During Tours
Prospective buyers want to be able to imagine themselves living in your home, so it's important to remove as much of you from the premises as possible. This means more than just leaving during tours of your home, however. It also means getting the pets out of the house, so that agents and their clients don't have to worry about not letting a cat or dog outside that's not supposed to get out, or worse, being ambushed by an unfriendly animal who doesn't understand why there are strangers in the house. And even before that, you'll need to wipe yourself from the clutter and decor. Staging the house means decorating it in a welcoming but fairly impersonal fashion, so that prospective buyers are free to imagine themselves living there.
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5 Places to Indulge in Dessert Around South Bend
Craving some chocolate ice cream or a piece of red velvet cake? Dessert is how we celebrate special events in our lives, spend time with family, or simply treat ourselves after a tough day. From pastries to cheesecake, great desserts come in a variety of forms and everybody has a favorite. With so many great dessert options around the South Bend area, deciding what you're in the mood for is going to be the biggest challenge. Below are recommendations for 5 places to indulge in dessert:
- South Bend Chocolate Company - 3300 W. Sample St., South Bend IN 46619
If you're a chocolate lover, our real estate agents suggest a visit to the South Bend Chocolate Company. There are multiple stores around the area, but the factory and main location occupy over 60,000 square feet near the west side of South Bend. They offer over 500 types of chocolate and sweets. Buy packaged chocolate or pay by the pound. In addition to chocolate, they also offer a wide variety of coffee and gifts. After choosing some sweets, take a ride by these South Bend homes for sale.
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5 Steps to Carving the Perfect Jack-O'-Lantern
There's a chilly wind blowing, and it's only a matter of time before Halloween is at our doorstep. If you're anything like our real estate agents, we have a feeling you're pretty excited about it!
Pumpkin carving is one of our favorite traditions of the season, and we're here to share a bit of Jack-O'-Lantern know-how. Once you've picked out your pumpkins at one of these awesome local pumpkin patches near our South Bend homes for sale, use these tips and tricks to carve a perfect Jack-O'-Lantern.
- Get a Pumpkin With a Stem
If a pumpkin lacks a stem, that likely means that the stem has been broken off due to mishandling. That being the case, you don't know how banged-up and damaged the pumpkin might really be. Always choose one with a stem, so at least there's a better chance that it's in good shape.
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Why Now Is The Perfect Time To Buy a First Home
At Cressy & Everett Real Estate, our real estate agents are working overtime to help home buyers take advantage of the unique opportunities offered by today's market. We've introduced a wide range of virtual tools to make house-hunting easier while limiting face-to-face contact.
And after a brief lull, buyers like you are back in action and looking for South Bend homes for sale. Not too long ago, buyers and sellers alike were expecting a rocky market. But there's no need to wait for a broader economic recovery before you buy: Sellers are moving forward with their plans, and the best thing most buyers can do right now is join them.
Many buyers in Indiana are finding the homes of their dreams. You can be one of them.
So, what changed? In short, everyone in the real estate market is doing their best to adapt to the new reality, and the results benefit everybody. Dire predictions of a housing market crash have been avoided. With the right advice, buyers are flourishing. That's especially true for first-time buyers!
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Let's Dance: Studios and Classes Around South Bend
Dance provides a great number of benefits, including exercise, socialization, and discipline. Best of all, it's fun! Whether you're someone who's been inspired by a TV show like "Dancing with the Stars," a parent whose child has been begging to learn how to dance, or an adult looking to brush up on their long-lost dance skills, a studio is available for nearly every need and interest.
Our real estate agents suggest the following dance studios located in the South Bend IN/Michiana area:
- Dancehipology – 121 S. Niles Ave., South Bend IN 46617
Dancehipology, owned by professional ballroom dance instructor Velvet Canada Matthews, is located in the downtown area near many South Bend homes for sale. The studio offers a wide variety of classes tailored to every skill level in group and private options. And if you're getting married and want to make sure you can look good dancing for your special event, Dancehipology can help you choose a song, edit the music, and teach your preferred dance to your wedding party.
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