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The year 2020 has looked very different for all of us, and it is especially profound during the holiday season when people are not gathering as much as usual. Cressy & Everett Real Estate usually hosts annual holiday gatherings for their REALTORS and staff throughout the footprint of our 12 office locations in southwestern Michigan and northern Indiana. With the current events and commitment to respect the safety guidelines, the leadership team had to think outside of the box. They wanted to create the feeling and experience of bringing everyone together, but someh...

It's amazing how much a beautiful floral arrangement can change the look of a home. In fact, our real estate agents often recommend adding fresh flowers when staging a home or preparing for an open house.
Whether you want to add a formal touch to your home this holiday season or send a beautiful gift to family or friends, it helps to know the area's best florists. Here are a few of our favorites.

Whether you're ordering a sandwich or grabbing ingredients for your own culinary creations, there's nothing like visiting your favorite neighborhood deli. Fortunately, anyone living in the Michiana region has no shortage of great delis to choose from! Sandwich Day, which takes place every year on November 3rd, provides the perfect excuse to visit your favorite deli and enjoy all of the amazing things that can be created between two slices of bread. Our real estate agents have all the delicious details on 5 of the best Michiana delis where you can satisfy your sandwich craving anytime.
Old Style Deli – 200 S. Main St., Elkhart, IN 46516
Searching for the perfect sandwich and soup combo close to Elkhart homes for sale? Head to the Old Style Deli, a long-time local deli with a reputation for amazing sandwiches and hot, homemade soups. Old Style Deli has been family owned and operated in Elkhart since it was founded in 1983, with a sandwich menu a mile long. Enjoy all of your favorite sandwich styles, including vegetarian options, or create your own sandwich from a long list of fresh ingredients. Old Style Deli offers takeout and delivery for all of your breakfast and lunch needs.

Craving some chocolate ice cream or a piece of red velvet cake? Dessert is how we celebrate special events in our lives, spend time with family, or simply treat ourselves after a tough day. From pastries to cheesecake, great desserts come in a variety of forms and everybody has a favorite. With so many great dessert options around the South Bend area, deciding what you're in the mood for is going to be the biggest challenge. Below are recommendations for 5 places to indulge in dessert:

Dance provides a great number of benefits, including exercise, socialization, and discipline. Best of all, it's fun! Whether you're someone who's been inspired by a TV show like "Dancing with the Stars," a parent whose child has been begging to learn how to dance, or an adult looking to brush up on their long-lost dance skills, a studio is available for nearly every need and interest.
Our real estate agents suggest the following dance studios located in the South Bend IN/Michiana area: