Cynthia Trapp
Licensed in MI & IN Managing Broker, Edwardsburg & Niles Offices
REALTOR®, RSPS, SRS, ABR, GRI
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April Events in Southwest Michigan
April is all about celebrating the outdoors, with spring break, Earth Day, Easter, and Blossomtime!
2019 marks 150 years of the beloved community of South Haven – watch for upcoming events and learn more at: https://www.southhaven.org/150
The annual Blossomtime celebration, taking place April 28 – May 4, is the oldest multi-community festival in the state of Michigan! Celebrate the agricultural heritage of Southwest Michigan with parades and many area events. Learn more at: https://blossomtimefestival.org/
Here are some wonderful ways you can enjoy the natural beauty and amazing people of Southwest Michigan this April:
March
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Adding Color And Curb Appeal
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.
March
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Fix It Before It Prevents A Sale
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...
February
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Stealing The Spotlight
Is your home ready for its close-up? About 90% of home buyers start their shopping online. If you're selling your home, you want to do everything you can to attract buyers and get the highest offer. Poor quality photos or pictures of messy rooms will deter people from looking in person, so showing your home to its best advantage is crucial to a sale. Here are some ways you can prepare your home ahead of time for the photo shoot.
Clear your clutter by at least half. With few exceptions, we all have accumulated extra things, and over time, we become blind to them. But you can be sure the camera – and potential buyers – will notice. Take a look at your home with a critical eye, or else bring a friend over to help. In each room, pull things from the corners, the shelves and the side tables into the middl...
January
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WARNING: Don't Put Your Loan Approval In Danger
Your offer has been accepted and you're finally buying the home you've always wanted! There's so much to do before you sign the papers next month that your head is spinning. Sorting, packing, hiring movers, furniture shopping…and oh yeah, turning in your notice at work! No more 9 to 5 for you – your new house will be your office.
WAIT! You don't want to ruin this, do you? You may have been pre-approved for the loan, but that doesn't mean it's guaranteed. These common mistakes can cost you. The lender will pull your credit again shortly before closing. If you've done anything that gives them cause for concern they can raise your interest rate or worse, deny your loan. Here are some things your lender and your real estate agent should warn you about.
DON'T:
- CHANGE JOBS....
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