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Real Estate Facts and Trends Spring 2021
The Spring 2021 Facts and Trends newsletter is now available on our website. Hottest Real Estate Market in 14 Years! Iowa Cropland Values Increasing Housing Prices Continue Upward Trend Fannie and Freddie Changes Set to Impact Financing on Second Homes and Investments...
Is Solar Right for Your Home? (VIDEO)
https://youtu.be/LiYDlxlOtuU While working within our communities, I've noticed more and more homeowners adding solar arrays to their rooftops. Solar power for residential use is a growing industry. This video was produced to help you learn more from people...
People are on the Move
Pandemic or not, people are on the move. The National Association of Realtors Chief Economist, Lawerence Yun, gives an update on 2020 performance and 2021 expectations for the U.S. housing market. We all have our opinions on which states are seeing the biggest exits...
Buyers’ needs are changing…Here’s what you need to know!
After nearly a year of COVID-19 changing our lives, there’s confirmation that these changes are impacting our lifestyle. Home designs of the recent past are becoming inadequate for many. Homeowners thinking about updates or improvements should take into...
Five Reasons to Request a Real Estate Review Now (VIDEO)
Assessed property values? Appraisals? Online estimates? How do you determine the actual value of your home? Let us clear up the confusion. As your local real estate experts, we have access to a wealth of information, not only about national and regional trends,...
Second Home Construction on the Rise
Housing trends are being impacted by lifestyle changes we’re making due to the COVID-19 pandemic. More designated home office space and remote learning areas are desired over open-floor plans. Larger homes vs. smaller footprints accommodate more time spent at home....
What’s your word for 2021? (VIDEO)
A snow storm has started here in Cedar Rapids, making this a good day to think about the year ahead. One idea I implemented last year was to have a word for the year. My word for 2020 was “FOCUS”. It really did help me when I was heading down “bunny trails” and...
Sharing Inspiration and More
It’s been a little while since I posted. There are a couple of things I wanted to share with you that I think could be helpful. Just an update on the most recent book I’m reading, “The Book of Beautiful Questions” by Warren Berger. Using questions to make better...
Election Day – November 3, 2020 (VIDEO)
Today is Election Day, and I encourage you not to take this for granted. Please go out and vote. We are blessed to live in the greatest country in the world where we have the opportunity to vote in free elections. We are free to disagree. We are free to express our...
Thanks for Your Support – 10 Years in Real Estate (VIDEO)
Just a quick check-in. First Alan & I want to thank all of you for supporting us in our real estate business. 10-years ago I left the security of a 30+ year career at Alliant Energy to venture into the unknown world of real estate. It was a big leap for our...
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