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7 Creative and Quick Dining Room Updates

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2016

With so many dining rooms being converted into part of the living room or kitchen these days, dining room design has kind of fallen by the wayside. But if you’re one of the lucky homeowners to have hung on to a formal dining space, you’ve got an opportunity to make some amazing modern updates. Here…Read More »

9 Ways to Brighten a Dark Home

Monday, February 22nd, 2016

Your new home is in the perfect neighborhood and the price is right, yet there’s one thing that almost held you back from purchasing: the lighting (or, rather, lack thereof). Beat the basement blues by brightening your home with mirrors, paint and the right kind of custom decor. Here’s how to get started. 1. Paint…Read More »

What to Expect During the Closing Process

Thursday, February 18th, 2016

Congratulations, you’ve found a home that is ideal for you and your family. It has all your wants and needs, and it’s even in your price range. You’ve placed a bid and the buyer accepted it! You are finally getting ready to sign your name on the dotted line and buy your home. You’re not…Read More »

What to do with Your Basement

Tuesday, February 16th, 2016

Is your basement currently the deep, dark abyss where holiday decorations and outdated furniture get lost? It doesn’t have to be! Just because it is the bottom level of the house doesn’t mean you can’t make it a top priority on your home improvement to-do list. If you’re looking for a little inspiration on what…Read More »

Avoid These Common First-Time Home Buyer Mistakes

Monday, February 15th, 2016

Buying a home for the first time can be cumbersome. You’ve never done it before, so it’s normal to feel a bit overwhelmed. Luckily, we’ve pulled together some of the common mistakes first-time home buyers make. Learn from them, and you may have a smoother home buying process. Forgetting About Costs: Your mortgage will probably…Read More »

5 Numbers You Need to Know When Buying a Home

Thursday, February 11th, 2016

There are so many things to consider when buying a new home, from house features to location, that it’s easy to overlook what’s really important. However, remember that buying a home is more than just picking out floor plans and backyard space — it’s a financial investment. Plan for a home you can afford by…Read More »

59th ANNUAL SIOUXLAND HOME SHOW

Wednesday, February 10th, 2016

The Home Builder’s Association of Greater Siouxland will be hosting the 59th Annual Siouxland Home Show.  This event will be held at the Sioux City Convention Center February 25-28, 2016.   Show hours will be as follows: Thursday and Friday   1 pm – 9 pm Saturday                          11 am – 9 pm Sunday                               Noon – 5 pm…Read More »

Down Payment / Closing Cost Assistance Program

Wednesday, February 10th, 2016

The City of Sioux City offers MyPad – a down payment/closing cost assistance program. This program provides a minimum of $1,000 and a maximum of $14,999 in down payment/closing cost assistance to home purchasers who meet program requirements. Amount of assistance needed is dependent upon the applicant’s circumstances and will be the minimum amount of…Read More »

Office Lead Sources

Tuesday, February 9th, 2016

Recently, I just read a great article that talked about breaking your leads up into two different categories – one is leads from your sphere, and the other is leads from your marketing.  Once divided, you can track where your money is spent within your marketing sphere and know if your marketing is well spent….Read More »

6 Inexpensive Remodeling Ideas for Your Home

Monday, February 8th, 2016

Remodeling can cost thousands of dollars, which can take homeowners months or years to save. In the interim, how do you make improvements to rooms like bathrooms and kitchens? Instead of taking out loans for an expensive remodel, consider investing in a few of these less expensive remodeling alternatives: 1. Refinish bathtub If you have…Read More »