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We all know the fairytale, The Three Little Pigs. Three personalities, three solutions, one better than the other two. What about home construction today? Believe it or not, straw is used in some trending home construction technologies! Sticks might be a stretch,...
It's a regular question that I'm asked, but there is definitely heightened interest this year. We all see the "sold" signs going up as fast as the "for sale" sign goes in the yard and wonder what's going on. Numbers and trends help me evaluate the real estate market...
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...
The COVID-19 pandemic has encouraged more Americans to retire early. Many baby boomers have a significant amount of equity in their homes and are cashing out and moving somewhere that better suits their changing lifestyles. Others are moving to be closer to their...
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...
Have you traveled to Florida? Are there any spots you feel would make a great retirement spot? We came across this article at floridaforboomers.com recommending 25 popular locations. Let us know your thoughts....
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,...
I’m not sure how a town in Iowa made a list of top 10 ski towns! Nevertheless, this article shows how the location trend for second homes has changed since the COVID-19 pandemic. People are looking for second home locations within driving distance, resulting in more...
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....
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...
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We all know the fairytale, The Three Little Pigs. Three personalities, three solutions, one better than the other two. What about home construction today? Believe it or not, straw is used in some trending home construction technologies! Sticks might be a stretch,...
It's a regular question that I'm asked, but there is definitely heightened interest this year. We all see the "sold" signs going up as fast as the "for sale" sign goes in the yard and wonder what's going on. Numbers and trends help me evaluate the real estate market...
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...
The COVID-19 pandemic has encouraged more Americans to retire early. Many baby boomers have a significant amount of equity in their homes and are cashing out and moving somewhere that better suits their changing lifestyles. Others are moving to be closer to their...
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...
Have you traveled to Florida? Are there any spots you feel would make a great retirement spot? We came across this article at floridaforboomers.com recommending 25 popular locations. Let us know your thoughts....
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,...
I’m not sure how a town in Iowa made a list of top 10 ski towns! Nevertheless, this article shows how the location trend for second homes has changed since the COVID-19 pandemic. People are looking for second home locations within driving distance, resulting in more...
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....
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...