SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Springsteen Realty, with two locations in Dowagiac and Sister Lakes, has merged with Cressy & Everett Real Estate.

Dave Springsteen, Bruce Springsteen, Rich Accoe and Dawn Russo, realtors formerly with Springsteen Realty, have joined Cressy and Everett Real Estate’s Sister Lakes and Dowagiac offices.

“Springsteen Realty has been an icon in the Dowagiac community for the past 30 years.” Said Tim Mitchell, managing partner of Cressy and Everett’s Dowagiac, Sister Lakes and Three Rivers offices. “They have been one of Dowagiac’s leading firms since the early ’80s. We’re proud to have Dave, Bruce, Rich and Dawn joining us.”

The two Springsteen Realty locations, one at 702 N. Front St., Dowagiac, the other at 92055 C.R. 690, Dowagiac, are now closed.

Realtors Dave Springsteen and Dawn Russo have moved into their new location at Cressy and Everett Real Estate, 91807 C.R. 690, Sister Lakes.

Bruce Springsteen and Rich Accoe have moved to Cressy and Everett’s town office at 701 Spruce St., Dowagiac.

“We have always believed in giving the best service, giving the best advice, being loyal and honest and always putting our client’s best interests first.” said Dave Springsteen. “Now, at Cressy and Everett Real Estate, we will be able to provide all these services, in addition to the new marketing tools, such as the Homes TV shows, Home magazine, Cressy and Everett mobile site, Cressy and Everett’s Internet marketing and open house events.”

Dave Springsteen has been the broker/owner of Springsteen Realty. He has more than 28 years of real estate experience and holds designations of GRI, CRS and CRB.

He’s a former director of the Southwest Michigan Board of Realtors and former chairman of the MLS committee.

He’s a lifetime member of the multi-million club in MLS and is a top producer in listings and sales.

Dave specializes in lake and residential properties and vacant land development. Dave is past president of Habitat for Humanity of Cass County. He is active with Cass County Council on Aging by building wheel chair ramps for the elderly.

Dave will be working as a fulltime realtor at Cressy and Everett’s Sister Lakes location at 91807 C.R. 690. His phone is (269) 462-2500 and e-mail davespringsteen@cressyeverett.com.

Bruce Springsteen, associate broker, established the firm more than 30 years ago in Dowagiac.

Bruce is a past board member of the Southwest Michigan Board of Realtors and a lifetime member of the multi-million dollar club.

He’s an active member of the Dowagiac Lions and Elks clubs.

Bruce will be working as a realtor from Cressy and Everett’s Dowagiac office at 701 Spruce St. His office phone is (269) 424-5500 or e-mail  brucespringsteen@cressyeverett.com.

Richard Accoe, realtor, has been selling real estate for the past 10 years and is a recipient of the Life Silver Award from the Southwest Michigan Board of Realtors.

His 21 years experience in the manufacturing industry and four years managing a medical office give him unique knowledge to serve his customers.

Richard will be working as a fulltime realtor at Cressy and Everett’s Dowagiac location at 701 Spruce St. by cell at (269) 228-1082 or richaccoe@cressyeverett.com.

Dawn Russo, realtor,  is a lifetime resident of the Dowagiac area and brings this knowledge to her customers and clients.

She will be working as a fulltime realtor from the Sister Lakes office, 91807 C.R. 690.  Her office number is (269) 424-5500 and e-mail dawnrusso@cressyeverett.com.

Cressy and Everett Real Estate, founded in 1946, is a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, an international network of independent real estate companies.

They have more than 130 sales associates and are a regional, full-service firm.

Cressy and Everett specializes in residential brokerage and home warranties through its nine offices in five Indiana and southwestern Michigan counties.

It consistently ranks with REAL Trends Inc. as one of the top 300 brokers in the nation based on the number of customers served.