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6 Curb Appeal Tips to Sell Your Michiana Home
When you are looking to sell your Michiana home this spring, you will want to spruce the place up to make it more appealing to buyers. It is a good idea to contact our real estate agents for insight into what home buyers in the area want. This can prevent you from putting time and money into home improvement projects that will not increase your home's value.
Tackling your home's curb appeal is a great place for you to start. After all, first impressions are important. Here are six essentials to improve your house's curb appeal and attract potential buyers.
- Soap and Water
It may seem like a no-brainer, but making sure the outside of your house is as clean as the inside is one of the simplest but most important things you can do to improve your home's value. If your siding has acquired any soot or grime, get a bucket of soapy water and a long-handled, soft-bristled brush and get to work. It might not occur to a prospective buyer to be impressed by how clean the exterior is, but it is guaranteed they will notice if it is dirty.
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Get Your Home Ready for Spring
Spring officially arrives in less than 30 days. When the weather starts to warm, spring cleaning is as much of a tradition as robins making their first appearance of the year. Winters in the Midwest can be hard on home exteriors, so our real estate agents recommend adding the following maintenance tasks to your checklist.
- Overall Inspection
While specific areas always require regular maintenance, it's a good idea to do a full walk-around of your home before beginning. Look for damage in unexpected places or areas that need work sooner rather than later.
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6 Tips for Keeping Your Indiana Home Cozy All Winter Long
No matter how cold it gets outside, our real estate agents are here to help you find the perfect Indiana home for you. Our team works in rain, shine, or even the Indiana snow.
That said, it's important to recognize that Indiana winters can be fierce. Especially if you're new to the state, it's vital to prepare your home well in advance.
Of course, our winters in Indiana aren't the worst. No matter where you're from, you'll soon get the hang of things. All you need to do is get the right information in front of you early on.
Yes, some parts of Indiana can have major winter storms. Most trouble in the cold season isn't caused by heavy snow; however, it comes about as a result of putting off preparations.
Here's how you can get your home ready and keep it comfortable all winter long.
- Use Natural Light to Get a Head Start on Heating
The sun remains the most energy efficient heater around. Even in the dead of winter, most days will have some sun. Part the curtains, raise the blinds and open the shutters to let heat in during the day. Then, close windows up tight and cover them to keep the heat from escaping overnight.
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Why It's Cool to Buy a Michiana Home this Winter
What's on your winter checklist? Winterize your vehicle? Get the kids new snow boots?
Buy a home?
Believe it or not, the winter season is actually a great time to purchase a home in the Northern Indiana and Southwestern Michigan real estate area (a.k.a Michiana). Most prospective homebuyers are surprised when our real estate agents inform them about the many advantages of purchasing a home during these snowy months. Our team at Cressy & Everett Real Estate, feel that all future homebuyers should be aware of the perks that come with viewing and putting an offer on a home during this time of the year.
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7 Tips When You're Moving with a Dog
Celebrate National Love Your Pet Day
Some people are shy to admit that their pets are really members of the household. The one day you can trumpet your pet partiality is February 20, National Love Your Pet Day. Shed your shyness like so much pet fur on the ol' couch and make your pet's move from an old home to new digs an enjoyable experience.
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Alone Time
Before movers arrive, round up Fido and find him a secluded spot. This might be the garage, or a guest bedroom with most of the furniture already moved out. Keep the pet away from the commotion and out of people's way.
At the other end of the move, set up a secluded spot in the new home for Spot to acclimate and load it up with familiar toys. Avoid washing pet bedding the week before the move, so some memory of a comforting corner stays with your pet.
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