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Where to Find Antique Treasures Around Berrien County
Whether you're checking out St. Joseph homes for sale or you've already found your dream home, antiquing is a super fun way to spend a beautiful fall day. Our real estate agents love searching for unique finds at antique shops all around Berrien County and have some recommendations for where you just might find the perfect hidden treasure to take home.
- Elephant's Breath - 203 State St., Saint Joseph, MI 49085
From records and books to gorgeous antique furniture, Elephant's Breath has a huge selection of unique items to choose from. The friendly, knowledgeable owners are happy to help you find what you're looking for, whether it's a bookshelf, mantle, or a rare collectible. Some of their top-notch selections include beautiful Mid-Century Modern, Industrial, and Primitive-style furniture, pottery, vintage clothes, jewelry, cameras, and more.
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Selling a Home: Must-Do Fall Maintenance
Fall is a time for change and selling your home is one of the biggest changes you can make. If you're eyeing an upcoming date to list your home, you want to make sure the entire property is ready for prospective buyers to view. Hopefully, you've been diligent with your seasonal maintenance tasks. As one of the most important responsibilities that come with homeownership, neglecting the many interior, exterior, and landscaping tasks around your property can lead to inconvenient and expensive problems down the road.
However, even if you have remained on-schedule with your monthly maintenance responsibilities, there are a few others you may want to focus on if you're hoping to list your home for sale in autumn. Our real estate agents share tips to help get your home ready.
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Benton Harbor: 5 Places to Say I Do
You want your wedding to be amazing. Everything from the pictures to the decorations and food should be an experience you and your guests won't forget. And finding the right place to say I do can make the atmosphere for your big day even more special. Luckily there are plenty of wonderful places right near Benton Harbor homes for sale that can make your wedding dreams a reality.
- Lake Michigan Gardens – 2584 E. Napier Ave., Benton Harbor, MI 49022
If you've been dreaming of a beautiful outdoor garden setting for your wedding, Lake Michigan Gardens can deliver. With 16 acres of outdoor gardens, trees, and indoor spaces, you'll find a great spot to capture the mood and memories of your big day. Beautiful outdoor photos will capture your favorite memories and an onsite event coordinator means you can relax and enjoy your big day.
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5 Tips for Multi-Generational Homebuying
When you're looking to buy a home, there are plenty of things to think about. Not the least of which is whether or not you want a home that can accommodate your parents, grandparents, or even your kids years down the road if necessary. We always hope that our elders and children live long, healthy lives, but there are times where they need help from family members.
Our real estate agents understand the challenges to multi-generational homebuyers, so we've put together these five tips for buying with a multi-generational focus.
- Why Consider Multi-Generational Living?
You never really know what's waiting around the corner, but keeping a close eye on what's happening currently with both your family, as well as economic conditions, can help you buy now for later.
Multi-generational homes have been around for decades, but the market crash of 2008 made them a mainstay in the housing industry. As the housing market plummeted, more and more families were forced into single homes. Parents moved in with children, grandparents moved in with grandchildren, and children moved in with both.
All of that to say, know what you may be in for based on your family's dynamics.
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South Bend: Go Ahead, Have the Cream-Filled Donut Sept. 14th
Homer Simpson has a lot of peculiar ideas, but his love of donuts is one we heartily endorse. Our real estate agents can't wait to celebrate National Cream-Filled Donut Day on Saturday, September 14 with a sweet treat from one of these delectable donut shops in the South Bend area. Which flavor will you choose?
- West End Bakery - 414 W. 7th St., Mishawaka 46544
When a bakery has been in business for more than 90 years, they must be pretty good at what they do. Adolf and Mary Fobe opened West End Bakery in 1928 and their grandson Greg carries on their tradition today, not far from Mishawaka homes for sale. Generations of local families have turned to West End Bakery for apple fritters, chocolate-glazed donuts, and other baked treats as well as their specialty wedding and birthday cakes. Hours at West End Bakery are 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. every day but Sunday.
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