Crystal Zabel

Fireworks displayed over the American Flag against a night sky

Celebrating the Independence of America and 4th of July Activities

Before we get to the 4th of July Activities let’s take a look as to what we are celebrating. As we approach the celebration of America’s independence from Great Britain lets look back to when it all started. First, during the Revolutionary War in 1775 many colonists wanted to be independent from Great Britain but many others did not. Next, in 1776 many other colonists started favoring the idea of being independent; June of 1776 is when the Continental Congress had a meeting to introduce the motion for the colonies’ independence. They appointed 5 men to draft a formal statement explaining why they wanted to break away from Great Britain; Those 5 men were; Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Roger Sherman, Benjamin Franklin, and Robert Livingston. Finally, as a result of the committee, On July 2nd the congress voted in favor but was not formally adopted by the Continental Congress until the 4th of July!

Massachusetts was the first state to make July 4th an official state holiday. However, Independence Day did not become a federal holiday until 1870 and was not a paid holiday until 1941. As we remember our founding fathers, the sacrifices of our soldiers past and present, and the battles fought to make us the great nation we are, lets always remember what and who we are celebrating on this great day.

Now let’s get into some 4th of July activities to do:

Friday 7/1/2022
■ 5th Annual Rib Fest 7/1 – 7/4 Canterbury Village Orion Twp MI

Saturday 7/2/2022
■ Independence Fest: Clintonwood Park 6000 Clarkston Rd Clarkston, MI

Monday 7/4/2022

■ Red, White, and Boom: 10 PM at Youngblood Vineyard 61829 Ray, MI
■ Fireworks at the Harbor: 5pm – 10:30pm MacRay Harbor 30675 N River Rd Harrison Twp., MI

■ Palmer Park: 8:30PM St. Clair Fireworks in Saint Clair, MI
■ Fireworks and Food Trucks at Brandon High: 609 S Ortonville Rd Ortonville, MI

Additional 31 Spots in Michigan you can watch fire works Click Here.

Crystal Zabel Your Crystal Clear Realtor

Crystal Zabel, Realtor
“Your Crystal Clear Realtor”
Coldwell Banker Professionals
67395 Main Street
Richmond, MI 48062
586-727-2741 – Office
810-683-4560 – Cell
micrystalclearrealtor@gmail.com
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Why is Curb Appeal Important?

Think of curb appeal as your first impression of the house. When someone drives up or see’s your house online, they will see the front and outside first. Why is first impressions important?

Some buyers will make their decision of purchasing the home based on what their first impression of the house is and that is why curb appeal is important. So, the first 10 – 15 seconds of a potential buyer seeing the house can make or break their opinion of the house. While some can look past this, many will use it when making the decision on which house to write an offer on.

Think about it like this; when you are shopping for a car what are the first things you look at? The outside condition, are their dents, rust, missing mirrors, etc., then you go to the inside items. Many will not even bother looking at the inside if the outside of the vehicle has turned them off; many will just move to the car that fits their criteria.

Curb appeal IS important for many reasons first impressions, will a buyer want to set a showing to view the inside, and will they want to write an offer. Take a second and look around your house; does your house have curb appeal? What can you do to add appeal to your house? Weather it is to sell or just to spruce it up, adding appeal will help.

Let’s get into some tips for your curb appeal:

• Trim shrubs and trees
• Keep grass mowed
• Power wash the outside of the house
• Clean and power wash walk ways
• Paint the front door and update the hardware
• Paint garage doors
• Renew paint, siding, and trim
• Update your porch lights
• Dress up your porch with seating and planted pots
• Update or repair your gutters and down spouts
• Upgrade/paint railings and fences

Curb appeal does not have to be expensive but will make your house look great!

Crystal Zabel Your Crystal Clear Realtor

Crystal Zabel, Realtor
“Your Crystal Clear Realtor”
Coldwell Banker Professionals
67395 Main Street

Richmond, MI 48062
586-727-2741 – Office
810-683-4560 – Cell
micrystalclearrealtor@gmail.com
Website / Facebook / LinkedIn – Like me on Facebook
What is my home worth?

4th of July Activities and Celebrating Independence Day!

Curb Appeal; Why is this important?

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