relocating to iowa city: Worst Storm of the Season... And Yet, Spring is on its Way... Are You Ready to Move? - 02/02/11 11:38 AM
Hard to believe with our worst winter storm of the season upon us that we're just weeks away from the peak home buying time of the year in Iowa City. Students and new members of Faculty coming to the UIOWA for the Fall Semester. Med Students and Fellows relocating to Iowa City for their three or four year stint at the UI Hospitals. They'll soon be out in numbers looking for a new place to call home. Add to that the renters who are ready to buy a home and need to be out of their apartments either at the end … (0 comments)
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relocating to iowa city: Looking For A Short Term Rental in Iowa City? - 10/15/09 01:42 PM
Short term rental opportunities are in hard to find in Iowa City, and short term rentals where they have a liberal pet policy even harder! Dolphin Lake Enclave Point offers 1 and 2 bedroom townhouse style condos for students and corporate professionals with very flexible leases. They allow pets - cats and dogs. Need it furnished? They offer that too. The link takes you to their website with current rental rates. Tel: 319-337-3103 Take a look at the photos. These are really nice high end apartments with a functional layout and lots of attention to detail. They have been totally remodeled inside and … (0 comments)
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relocating to iowa city: Iowa City Companies doing Better than State and National Counterparts - 10/13/09 05:25 PM
Yes it's true, Iowa City companies are doing better than their state and national counterparts. Not a huge surprise to me and something I needed to share, since good news doesn't get shared nearly as often as bad! We know the housing numbers for quarter were pretty encouraging, as we saw in my real estate market reports for Iowa City, Coralville and North Liberty at the beginning of the month. It's nice to have another indicator that we're doing okay in our neck of the woods.The Iowa City Area Development Group has a new survey out that shows some positive trends … (0 comments)
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relocating to iowa city: Relocating to Iowa City? When it Comes to the Weather - Expect the Unexpected - 10/10/09 03:19 PM
Relocating to Iowa City? You probably want to know what awaits you when it comes to the weather.When I was relocating to the Iowa City area 10 years ago the weather definitely factored into the decision making process. In fact knowing something about the weather impacted many of the details on the house we built, including the 4 car garage. Yep, I guess you can see I'm a planner. I don't leave a whole lot to chance when it comes to major decisions in my life!Now when I got up this morning I didn't know I would be writing this post... … (0 comments)
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relocating to iowa city: Best of Area List: Readers of the Press Citizen Vote on the Best Aspects of the Greater Iowa City, Coralville Area - 09/28/09 09:52 PM
Best of the Area List: Press Citizen readers vote on some of the best things about the Iowa City and Coralville area, including North Liberty and Solon.The Press Citizen posted the results to its annual citizen vote on the Best of the Area at the weekend. It includes 60+ categories ranging from Restaurants and Food to Shopping and Services, Arts and Entertainment, Kid Stuff, Outdoor and Facilities for Seniors. They also had a special category for the most influential person in the area and from my last post you know that is Kirk Ferentz, our oh so popular coach of the … (1 comments)
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relocating to iowa city: Buying a Home in Iowa City: Step 7: Closing on Your New Home - 09/19/09 01:47 PM
Buying a Home in Iowa City: Step 7: You're Closing on Your New Home!This is the last part in a 7 part series that gives a detailed look at how the home buyingprocess works when you buy a home in the Iowa City area. I've included links to the other parts at the end of this post.You're almost there...Closing day is just around the corner... Ideally, 48 hours before you close we will get a HUD Statement, (settlement statement) from your lender showing exactly how the proceeds of the sale will be distributed. It will show the closing costs and they … (0 comments)
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relocating to iowa city: Buying a Home in Iowa City: Step 6: Preparing to Close on Your New Home - 09/18/09 04:55 PM
Buying a Home in Iowa City: Step 6: Preparing to Close on your homeThis is part 6 in a 7 part series that gives a detailed look at how the home buying process works when you buy a home in the Iowa City area. I've included links to the other parts at the end of this post.What happens in this phase is that things slow down dramatically. After the whirlwind of finding the right home, making an offer and getting past the inspection process, you finally have time to wind down a bit.This is the time when the Bank and Title … (0 comments)
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relocating to iowa city: Buying a Home in Iowa City: Step 5: Home Inspections and Repairs - 09/11/09 09:18 PM
Buying a Home in Iowa City: Step 5: Home Inspections & Repairs
This is part 5 in a 7 part series that gives a detailed look at how the home buying process works when you buy a home in the Iowa City area. I've included links to the other parts at the end of this post.Once you have an accepted offer it will be time to schedule a home inspection. A home inspection may include a pest inspection and a test for radon. As a home buyer it always makes sense to do a thorough home inspection, after all this is … (3 comments)
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relocating to iowa city: Buying a Home in Iowa City: Step 4: Making an Offer - 09/07/09 05:10 PM
Buying a Home in Iowa City: Step 4: Making an Offer
This is part 4 in a 7 part series that gives a detailed look at how the home buying process works when you buy a home in the Iowa City area. I've included links to the other parts at the end of this post.
Okay, so you've found a house that you really like and want to make an offer. This will be done in writing, something that surprises some people who think a quick call to the seller will get the ball rolling. Homes are sold on a handshake … (1 comments)
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relocating to iowa city: Buying a Home in Iowa City: Step 3: Finding the Right Home for You - 09/01/09 12:56 PM
Buying a Home in Iowa City: Step 3: Finding the Right Home for YouThis is the third part in a series that gives a detailed look at how the home buying process works when you buy a home in the Iowa City area. Parts 1 and 2 dealt with getting pre-approved for a home loan and choosing the right area to live. Part 3 will tackle the process of finding the right home for you.
Now that you have a pretty good idea of what you feel comfortable spending on your new home and a rough idea of where you'd like … (2 comments)
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relocating to iowa city: Iowa City Real Estate: Buying a Home in Iowa City: Step 2: Choosing the Right Area to Live - 08/27/09 04:47 PM
Buying a Home in Iowa City - Step 2: Choosing the right area to live This is the second part in a 7 part series to give you as a home buyer a better idea about the home buying process in Iowa City. Today I'm going to cover the question of choosing where you want to live. At the same time you want to consider the style and age of home you have in mind. There's no point looking for something that just isn't there - For instance a new ranch style home in downtown Iowa City! First I want to … (5 comments)
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relocating to iowa city: Buying a Home in Iowa City: Step One: Getting Pre-Approved for a Home Loan - 08/25/09 10:52 AM
Buying a Home in Iowa City: Step One: Getting Pre-approved for a Home LoanThis is the first part of a 7 part series geared towards "first timers". I'm thinking not only first time buyers, but also anyone relocating to the area. I figure folks relocating to the area are also first timers as generally if you're relocating to Iowa City you won't know the area. Then there's the fact that the buying process is a little different from state to state. (And very different if you're moving from overseas).The very first step when you're thinking about buying a home is to … (2 comments)
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