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How to Build a Winning Home Buying Team

April 5th, 2016

Buying a home is a huge milestone – especially if you are buying for your first time. Although buying a home is exciting, there is a lot to keep track of and manage. It’s imperative to have a solid team behind you. Aside from having an excellent real estate agent to guide you through showings…Read More »

4 Times It Makes Sense to Pay More (Yes, More) for Your Mortgage

April 5th, 2016

Article provided by realtor.com®. View the original article here: http://ow.ly/10jdED. When shopping for a mortgage, it’s all too tempting to go for the rock-bottom option—in other words, whatever will keep your monthly payment as low as possible. Yet bargain hunters should beware: Extremely low interest rates or monthly payments may look great at first glance, but they aren’t always…Read More »

Commercial Property Leased

April 5th, 2016

4280 Sergeant Road, Sioux City, IA is leased. The tenant, My UnityPoint Nurse, and the landlord, Klinger Properties, were both represented by Ellen Kaplan, Senior Commercial Sales Associate with CENTURY 21 ProLink. My UnityPoint Nurse provides health information services to the public 24/7. Their entire operation has now moved to the Mayfair Center.   Transaction…Read More »

Small Changes, Big Differences: 5 Low-Cost Ways to Give Your Home a New Look

April 4th, 2016

There are a lot of advantages to home improvement changes. They can make your space feel more modern, larger, and increase its value. And the good news is you don’t have to be an expert handyman (or handywoman) to make easy and simple alterations. Here’s how to better the look and feel of your home….Read More »

Home Safety Tips for the Elderly

April 1st, 2016

Creating a safe home for the elderly people in your life is crucial. Household places and items that used to pose no problem may now be difficult or, worse, dangerous. These tips will help you ensure that your home is as safe as possible. 1. Fall-proof your home: Falls are the number one cause of…Read More »

Things Your Inspector Missed That You Can Still Catch

March 31st, 2016

Home inspections are an important part of the home buying process. Before finalizing an offer, hire a home inspector who will check the condition of the home. A home inspector will check things such as the electrical system, roof, and ventilation. Although a home inspector will thoroughly review a home, his or her main concern…Read More »

Iowa Home Prices Rose and Sales Decreased in February

March 30th, 2016

The Iowa Association of REALTORS® (IAR) reported that February home prices are up and sales were down. According to the IAR’s Housing Trends Report, the median sale price increased by 5.5 percent from February 2015. The median sale price in February was $135,000 compared to $128,000 from last year.            …Read More »

Don’t Make These 5 Common Home Buying Mistakes

March 30th, 2016

It can be easy to get lost and confused during the home buying process. Proper planning is paramount. It’s also helpful to learn from other people’s mistakes. Here are some of the most common errors people make when shopping for a new home. Not budgeting for everything: Yes, this sounds obvious, but many people forget…Read More »

Adding Value to Your Home

March 23rd, 2016

Following these 10 tips will help to add value to your home and increase your chances of a sale. The Top 10: Tips to Add Value to Your Home 1. Clean, organize, and neutralize your space: Unclutter your house to make it look bigger and cleaner. Buyers need to be able to envision their own…Read More »

6 Reasons You Should Never Buy or Sell a Home Without an Agent

March 18th, 2016

Article provided by realtor.com®. View the original article here: http://ow.ly/ZFOZj.  It’s a slow Sunday morning. You’ve just brewed your Nespresso and popped open your laptop to check out the latest home listings before you hit the road for a day of open houses. You’re DIYing this real estate thing, and you think you’re doing pretty well—after all, any info you…Read More »