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Summer Maintenance Checklist

Wednesday, July 11th, 2012

Home Maintenance: Summer A key to protecting the investment you’ve made in your home is by following a regular maintenance schedule. By performing preventative maintenance on an on-going basis, you’ll avoid many of the big ticket repair items that can lower the value of your home. Here are helpful checklists for monthly and Summer maintenance. Monthly…Read More »

Home Seller Tip | Consider Downsizing?

Tuesday, July 10th, 2012

Considering Downsizing…. need to sell…. want a smaller home??  Get started now, even if you aren’t sure if or when you will be moving.  Clean out closets, discard or give away what you don’t need or haven’t sued recently, give memorabilia to family members, excess furniture can go to family members or charitable organizations, digitize photos and…Read More »

Featured Home by Barbara Krigsten – $94,500

Saturday, July 7th, 2012

616 S Irene, Sioux City, IA [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jW8w4pXz7L8&w=420&h=315]

Start Building Your Nest Egg Now

Friday, July 6th, 2012

Great Rates Mortgage interest rates remain very attractive and are now at or near 40-year historic lows.1 Great Long-Term Investment Home equity is the largest single source of household wealth for most Americans.2 From 1972 to 2007, the median home price appreciated at a compound annual growth rate of 6.4%.3 To put that in perspective,…Read More »

Home Buyers Tip | Credit Cards

Thursday, July 5th, 2012

10% of your credit score is based on how well you manage a mix of credit types, such as mortgages, car loans and credit cards.  Another 10% is based on how you’ve managed your “new credit”.

Offers Accepted What’s Next

Wednesday, July 4th, 2012

Once you and the seller have “signed on the dotted line,” there are a few more steps leading to the closing. Now, here’s what you can expect through the rest of the process.   Lender Documents.  Your lender will be receiving a copy of the purchase agreement and needing documents to be complete their file.  Please contact…Read More »

Featured Home by Eric Banks – $122,500

Monday, July 2nd, 2012

4624 Central, Sioux City, IA

Does Your Home Stand Out From Others?

Friday, June 29th, 2012

With plenty of properties on the market, you need to differentiate your home from all the others. Banks off Special Financing Programs which makes your property more affordable so you can attract more buyers without reducing your asking price. A program that delivers results. We can help you generate more interest in your property. Contact us today and…Read More »

Home Buying Tip | House Shopping

Thursday, June 28th, 2012

Limit house tours to six or sever per outing.  More than that and house details can be forgotten or confused. Tip provided by