'Tis the Season! Wow! Fall blew right in over the past week or so! It's got me thinking about the dream of wintering in a warmer climate. Maybe you have the same dream or maybe you already have a place. Do you currently rent but have been considering buying? Are you...
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Low Interest Rates Ignite Housing Sales
The National Association of Realtors projects improving housing sales across the nation for the rest of 2019. This is due to increased inventory, lower mortgage rates, improved affordability, and strong job prospects. While home price appreciation has been moderating...
We’re seeing the lowest mortgage rates over the past 12 months
Even one percentage point change in interest rates gives you more buying power. This chart shows we’re seeing the lowest rates over the past 12 months. Our latest blog showed that we are in a perfect market for those of you who are ready to move up, selling your...
A Bifurcated Market is a Great Opportunity to Move Up!
In the Cedar Rapids area there is currently about a two-month supply of homes valued at $400,000 or less and a 7.3-month supply of homes valued at more than $400,000. This is called a "bifurcated" market. It's a "sellers" market for lower value homes and a buyers...
Why We Do This
Just looking back over the homes we sold last year. It reminds me about “why”. Why do we do this real estate thing? There are other professions where you get a paycheck at the end of every week. And where at 5 pm, you walk away and don’t think about your work until 8...
3 Reasons to Ask for an Annual Real Estate Review
Do you know what your home is worth? Assessed property values, appraisals and online estimates cause a lot of confusion around the true value of your home. As one of the largest investments of your lifetime, it's important to have an understanding of your home's...
5 Reasons to Sell Your Home This Fall
Now you're ready. You thought about selling your house this year, but you had a few things to do in getting it ready. I hear this all the time. Spring was the target, but time got away from you. Don't worry. We work with buyers all year round. Buyers looking for...
Here’s What You Told Us
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So, you’ve decided to buy a second home. A vacation getaway, perhaps, that will always be there when you need to get away from the day-to-day grind. That’s great! But odds are you aren’t looking for a property here in the local market. A getaway suggests…well…getting...
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‘Tis the Season to be Thinking about a Warmer Climate
'Tis the Season! Wow! Fall blew right in over the past week or so! It's got me thinking about the dream of wintering in a warmer climate. Maybe you have the same dream or maybe you already have a place. Do you currently rent but have been considering buying? Are you...
Low Interest Rates Ignite Housing Sales
The National Association of Realtors projects improving housing sales across the nation for the rest of 2019. This is due to increased inventory, lower mortgage rates, improved affordability, and strong job prospects. While home price appreciation has been moderating...
We’re seeing the lowest mortgage rates over the past 12 months
Even one percentage point change in interest rates gives you more buying power. This chart shows we’re seeing the lowest rates over the past 12 months. Our latest blog showed that we are in a perfect market for those of you who are ready to move up, selling your...
A Bifurcated Market is a Great Opportunity to Move Up!
In the Cedar Rapids area there is currently about a two-month supply of homes valued at $400,000 or less and a 7.3-month supply of homes valued at more than $400,000. This is called a "bifurcated" market. It's a "sellers" market for lower value homes and a buyers...
Why We Do This
Just looking back over the homes we sold last year. It reminds me about “why”. Why do we do this real estate thing? There are other professions where you get a paycheck at the end of every week. And where at 5 pm, you walk away and don’t think about your work until 8...
3 Reasons to Ask for an Annual Real Estate Review
Do you know what your home is worth? Assessed property values, appraisals and online estimates cause a lot of confusion around the true value of your home. As one of the largest investments of your lifetime, it's important to have an understanding of your home's...
5 Reasons to Sell Your Home This Fall
Now you're ready. You thought about selling your house this year, but you had a few things to do in getting it ready. I hear this all the time. Spring was the target, but time got away from you. Don't worry. We work with buyers all year round. Buyers looking for...
Here’s What You Told Us
Trusted Partners
So, you’ve decided to buy a second home. A vacation getaway, perhaps, that will always be there when you need to get away from the day-to-day grind. That’s great! But odds are you aren’t looking for a property here in the local market. A getaway suggests…well…getting...