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Cynthia Trapp
Licensed in MI & IN Managing Broker, Edwardsburg & Niles Offices
REALTOR®, RSPS, SRS, ABR, GRI
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May
4

 Dollars

These days, it seems like everyone's looking for ways to cut costs and stretch their income further. Fortunately, there are some simple steps you can take to reduce your household expenses without making radical changes to your standard of living. When combined, these small adjustments can add up to significant savings each month.

Here are 20 things you can start doing today to lower your bills, secure better deals, and begin working toward your financial goals.

 

  1. Refinance Your Mortgage - For prime borrowers, mortgage rates are at or near historic lows. Depending on your current mortgage rate and the terms you choose, refinancing could save you a siz...

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March
12

I'm so excited about these two homes I just listed in Berrien County!

Let me tell you why.

Front Entry  

3015 Portage Road, Niles MI 49120

This home is WONDERFUL! It's the kind of place when you enter it, you just want to sink right down into a chair and make yourself comfortable for the rest of the day. 
It was custom designed...a one-owner beauty. 


They didn't miss a detail: timeless finishes like oak hardwood floors, solid wood interior doors (no white plastic fake woodgrain here!), big windows for plenty of natural light, beautifully stained wood window frames, quartz counter tops, and so much closet/storage space it's almost shocking. 
This home has really been taken car...

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May
19

A career in real estate comes with some significant challenges, even in a place as beautiful and friendly as Southwest Michigan. There is no steady paycheck, no guaranteed income, and it costs money just to call yourself a REALTOR®. You might put in months of work, only to have it fall apart. When there is no deal, there is no pay. But beyond the financial loss, there is an emotional price. You're not just brokering a transaction; you are investing yourself in these situations and directly affecting peoples' lives. Through real estate, you build relationships, and you care about the people you've come to know. Which is why being a REALTOR® can also be extremely rewarding in ways that many careers are not.

 

I took on a listing which had been on the market for more than a year with other brokerages. With few s...

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March
24

 
Spring has FINALLY reached us here in Southwest Michigan!  As you spend more time outside, are you contemplating any landscaping projects? If you're going to sell your home this year, putting some effort into your yard is a good investment. No matter how appealing your home is on the inside, if the yard looks unappealing, or worse, neglected, potential buyers may decide to not step one foot in the door.
A well-landscaped yard is a selling feature which can tip the scale in your favor if buyers are choosing between several homes. People are busy and they want a yard that's easy to maintain. You can provide this by planting flower beds with perennials, decorative grasses, and flowering bushes. These plants will provide color and texture year after year with minimal care.

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March
10

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With spring on the horizon, are you thinking of putting your home up for sale? If you answered yes, here's the next question: is your home ready to be sold? Being sale-ready means more than a simple spring cleaning. Now is the time to dig deeper and fix any problems that could hinder a sale. More buyers than ever are obtaining government loans to purchase a home, so making sure yours will qualify is extra important.
 
Although requirements differ from loan to loan, and what is acceptable varies from appraiser to appraiser, here are some things you ought to check off your to-do list before your home hits the market.
 

Broken Windows. It seems minor, but a cracked window that you have no problem ignoring is a big deal to many appraisers. They view it as a source of heat loss and p...

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