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A CENTURY 21 ProLink agent will be your greatest ally championing your issues and guiding you through the process. Our Sales Professional will help with: • Determining affordability. • Identifying financing methods. • Providing estimates for all costs that will be incurred such as local taxes, municipal services etc. • Giving you insightful knowledge of your desired…Read More »

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As an experienced real estate office, we can help you maximize your time by only considering homes that meet your budget requirements. To be in a strong position to negotiate with a seller, it’s best to be pre-approved for a mortgage. That means you have a written commitment from a lender for a specific mortgage amount….Read More »

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Energy-Smart Landscaping: A cost-effective and eye-pleasing way to lower energy bills is to plant trees, shrubs, vines, grasses and hedges. Landscaping often is the best long-term investment for reducing heating and cooling costs, while bringing other improvements to your community. Information provided by Mid American Energy Check out more tips at http://www.midamericanenergy.com/ee/ia_res.aspx

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When you decide to buy a home, choose one realtor to work with.  There are many benefit to this.  To choose a Realto, check out websites and read about the Realtors you may be interested in using. Tip provided by Gina Grimsley, REALTOR®, Sales Associate, AHS Cell:  712-490-4374 Email:  Gina@GinaGrimsley.com Website:  www.GinaGrimsley.com

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The Iowa Finance Authority’s REOHome Program can help hard-working Iowans purchase the home of their dreams! The unique new program offers up to $10,000 in down payment/closing cost assistance to qualified Iowans who are purchasing a home that is Real Estate Owned. (Real Estate Owned properties are in the possession of a lender as a…Read More »

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We provide the phones numbers you wish you had at your fingertips on our website.  Below is the information for Sioux City, but click here to find all the phone numbers for Sioux City, Sergeant Bluff, Hinton, South Sioux City, Dakota City, North Sioux City and Dakota Dunes.  Sioux City, Iowa Gas and Electric/Mid American 401 Douglas…Read More »

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Many first time home buyers start looking at homes and then contact the agent listed on the properties they might be interested in.  But you need someone on your side. Buying a home for the first time can be a particularly intimidating prospect, and understandably so. A home is one of the largest material assets…Read More »

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The decision to rent or buy one can be intimidating. Which is the best investment for you? At our website, www.c21prolink.com, you’ll find an easy calculator that will help you make the decision. Visit our website today. In addition to the rent vs. own calculator, you’ll find several more that will help you make the…Read More »

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  The Advantages v Know how much house you can afford. v Know how much cash you will need for the down payment. v Simplifies pre-approval. v Gives you more barganing power when you make an offer. A number of factors determine the price range of homes you’ll want to preview – one of these…Read More »

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When you buy a home, you’re investing in a community. You’ll spend a significant amount of time and money supporting the schools, community organizations and commercial centers in the surrounding areas. Before you make the final decision, take a good look at the location and make sure it fits your needs. •  Evaluate the properties proximity…Read More »

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