Posts with tag 'Cressy & Everett Real Estate'

Trees. I believe most people take them for granted, and not many seem to bother learning about the different types surrounding them every day. I've been interested in them ever since I bought my first home in the country near Watervliet about 20 years ago, when I suddenly owned hundreds of them. I frequently photograph them. And although it might not seem obvious, as a Realtor, trees are very important to me.

Trees often play a role in real estate transactions. Orchards sprawl all across Southwest Michigan and factor into the value of farmland, with their age, variety, and yield of fruit being important considerations. I've had purchase agreements include tree removal as part of the terms, sellers insist on taking trees with them, and two times I've had buyers request roots be cleared from the drai...

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Some people make my job so much easier, just by being themselves! One instance of this was when I listed a custom-built home in Niles. I was delighted to see that the house had been kept in excellent repair through preventative maintenance. I was positively ecstatic to find it was immaculately clean and uncluttered. Being extremely organized and thoughtful people, they had already packed away their nonessential items and deep cleaned the entire house before they ever called me.

I cannot overstate how helpful all this preparation was in the sale of the home! In most instances, there are plenty of opportunities for sellers to stress out during the sale: preparing for showings, waiting for inspection results, dealing with...

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Avoid these Sale Stoppers BEFORE your home hits the market!

If you think about it, do you believe that your home is still a good fit for you? Some life circumstances cause our housing needs to change, and you may find yourself crammed in tighter than ever, or wondering what to do with all that extra space. If this sounds familiar and you feel it's finally time to move, you may not be sure where to start, even if you've done this before. That's completely understandable!

The best way to get your home is ready for sale is to make sure it is as clea...

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I come across a lot of people who say they want to move. Their children have grown up and they no longer need all the space, the upkeep on the property is too much for them, they would like to be closer to family, they would like to go someplace warmer…whatever the reason, they would like to live somewhere else.

But one thing holds them back: fear.

It could be fear of the amount of work involved in sorting through and packing decades' worth of belongings, fear of having strangers going through their home, fear of the projects that need finishing before the house is ready to sell, fear of the whole process itself which they do not understand, and especially,...

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If "BUY A HOUSE!" tops your list of New Year's resolutions, then you are probably aware of the fierce competition facing buyers today. Are you prepared to do what it takes to stick to that resolution? Here are 7 Dos and Don'ts to help you reach your goal.

• DO know your buying power. This starts by having an in-depth conversation with a lender to obtain your pre-approval. They should be aware of not only your current financial status, but also your history. The more they know, the better they can help you, so choosing the right person to work with is extremely important.

• DON'T buy anything major until after the keys are in your hand. The underwriters will watch for changes to your account bala...

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