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Your Moving Checklist

Tuesday, October 15th, 2013

Here are some moving checklist items to help make your big day as successful as possible! 6-8 Weeks Before moving day Set the date Interview moving companies and get estimates Get costs from truck rental companies if you are planning to move yourself Purchase or rent moving supplies:  tape, markers, scissors, pocketknife, newspaper, blankets, moving…Read More »

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Offers Accepted, What’s Next When Buying A Home?

Wednesday, October 9th, 2013

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. Offer Accepted, What’s Next? Lender Documents:  Your lender will be receiving a copy of the purchase agreement and needing documents to be complete their…Read More »

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New Resource for Property Owners – SeeIowaHomes.com

Wednesday, September 25th, 2013

www.seeiowahomes.com The Iowa Association of Realtors® (IAR) recently unveiled its new and improved consumer-facing Web site, SeeIowaHomes.com. The site is a one-stop shop for Iowa property owners packed with information and resources, and sporting a fresh new look. Consumers can search for properties; link to state legislators and partner organizations; and find information on housing…Read More »

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Buying Tip | Negotiating a Home Purchase

Thursday, September 19th, 2013

Negotiating a purchase agreement may be the trickiest aspect of your real estate transaction.  Negotiating is not all luck or natural talent.  Being successful in the negotiation process encompasses the learned ability to use certain skills and techniques to arrive at a win-win agreement for sides of the agreement. Most home buyers and home sellers…Read More »

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Buyers Tip | Make Sure Your Searching the Entire MLS

Thursday, September 12th, 2013

All homes available for sale with a real estate agent are listed on the MLS (Multiple Listing Service).  Our local MLS is managed by the Greater Sioux City Board of REALTORS.  Every real estate company in Siouxland is a member of this board and oversee’s the website www.siouxlandmls.com. Each real estate company will also have…Read More »

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Home Buying Tip | Home Inspections

Monday, August 26th, 2013

Congratulations! You’ve made an offer, even reviewed all the documents the seller has provided regarding the condition of the home. But, you have one important step before you finalize your real estate offer, one that will help to avoid a costly home buying mistake. Hire a professional home inspector to give the house a standard inspection…Read More »

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Making An Offer

Monday, August 19th, 2013

Making An Offer On A Home: Once you have found your dream house, it’s time to get started with the financial and contractual side of the purchase. Let your CENTURY 21 ProLink professionals guide you through this process. Purchase contracts vary in length and terms from state to state, and within a state, from locality to locality. Because you…Read More »

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Steps To Buying A Home

Monday, August 5th, 2013

Follow these steps to buying your first home: Choose a REALTOR® A licensed real estate agent will help you determine your house needs, show you homes, help you negotiate an offer and educate you through the entire process.  It’s best to choose just one REALTOR® to work with. They will understand your situation more fully…Read More »

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Looking for that “Diamond In The Rough”

Friday, August 2nd, 2013

Looking for that “diamond in the rough” home to flip? House “flipping” is popular, but is it for you? With some homework and common sense, you may be able to find a profitable property in your market. How much should you spend? We can help you look at comparable sales in your area, help you…Read More »

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Home Buying Tip | Dollars and Cents of Buying A Home

Friday, July 19th, 2013

Home ownership offers tax benefits as well as the freedom to make decisions about your home.  Knowing what you can afford is the first rule of home buying, and that depends on how much income and how much debt you have. In general, lenders don’t want borrowers to spend more than 28 percent of their…Read More »

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