iowa: Davis County Deer Haven - SALE PENDING!! - ( $280,000 or $1750 Per Acre - SALE PENDING!!) - 08/07/08 12:57 PM
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iowa: Davenport, Iowa: A GREAT Place is getting GREATER!!! - 08/01/08 08:17 AM
Davenport, Iowa has been given the distinction of "A GREAT PLACE" by the Governor of the state of Iowa, Chet Culver! You can read more about the recognition in my post:
Davenport, Iowa is a GREAT PLACE!!!
It will be announced today with a press release from the State of Iowa … (0 comments)
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iowa: Congratulations to Dana Ober-Watts she has been promoted to President of Senderra Commercial Funding, Inc. - 07/30/08 11:09 AM
Congratulations to Dana Ober-Watts she has been promoted to President of Senderra Commercial Funding, Inc.
Dana is a native to the Kansas City, Missouri metropolitan area, now living in Atchison, Kansas. Dana has a long and quite vast area of knowledge and expertise in the residential and commercial business. When Dana … (1 comments)
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iowa: Nigel Runs for President - 07/23/08 10:21 PM
After continuous pestering from friends, family and past clients, I finally agreed to run for president of the United States of America. Click link to see my latest news report.
Nigel runs for President … (2 comments)
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iowa: Farmland......The best hedge against inflation? - 07/18/08 03:30 PM
Our current world economy seems to be headed towards a recession. Investors traditionally avoid the financial and building sectors during times of recession, while investing broadly in commodities such as gold, oil, and agricultural commodities. These listed commodities have risen steadily in recent times, while the banks and insurance companies of … (0 comments)
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iowa: First Time Home Buyer Grant Available - $5000 - 07/18/08 10:49 AM
I got a call and then an email from a local banker yesterday informing me they have $5,000 grants available for first time home buyers who qualify. The funds are limited and are available for only a short time. If you are a first time home buyer please contact me, I … (1 comments)
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iowa: Any recommendations on video editing software? - 07/18/08 10:34 AM
I am planning on making video's of my listings, I like them much better than the picture tours. Videos also give me another chance to talk about the attributes of the property. I have several products that I can edit them with but if anyone has one they really love please let … (2 comments)
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iowa: 4 Bedroom Vander Veer Park Beauty: Beautifully Maintained, Tastefully Updated: Price Reduced to $249,990 - 07/16/08 12:52 PM
Davenport, Iowa Real Estate For Sale: 235 West Lombard Street, Davenport, Iowa 52803 Open House
Exquisite Early 20th-Century, 2½ Story Home, 4-5 BR, 1 &1/2 Baths: Davenport, Iowa
Price Reduced to Only $249,990!!!
4-5 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bath, 1 1/2 Bath. 3,165 Finished Sq. Ft. Beautifully Maintained and Tastefully Updated.
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iowa: Kelli Mickeliunas - Realtor - Peak Performer - CBSHOME Real Estate - 07/12/08 07:40 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LB4wIHcDzc … (3 comments)
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iowa: Auction Industry to Grow 2.3 Percent in 2008 Decrease 2.7% in Real Estate Market - 07/10/08 12:06 AM
Its proving that previous big gains in the real estate market by the auction industry are not going to be topped this year. With big gains in the last 5 years, and growth in the last 6 in the real estate market crisis the National Auctioneers Association is reporting a decrease of 2.7% … (0 comments)
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iowa: 303 E Preston St., Stanwood, Iowa - New Listing! $75,000 - Cedar County Real Estate - 07/06/08 07:37 PM
This 2 story home offers 2,012 square feet on a larger corner lot. With 3 bedrooms on the main level and 3 upstairs, this home a lot of room to spread out and enjoy a simpler life. With 3 porches (1 enclosed), 3 full bathrooms, 2 kitchens, and a 1 car detached garage, … (0 comments)
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iowa: What's Missing In Iowa???? - 06/23/08 03:46 PM
So I get this email today from a friend of mine who says she got if from old friends who moved back to Iowa 5 years ago.
Q: What's missing in Iowa?
The place is flooded. Homes, businesses, crops, and … (2 comments)
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iowa: A note on the recent tragedy in Iowa - 06/13/08 11:38 AM
I am a Scoutmaster for a local troop and it was with a heavy heart that I learned of the news from Iowa. I am sure many of you felt the same way. I would like to take a moment and reflect on this tragedy and identify a few lessons we can learn … (0 comments)
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iowa: Flooding in Cedar Rapids, IA - 06/13/08 07:42 AM
My heart is going out to the people in Iowa right now! I just watched a CNN video on the river flooding that is occurring in Cedar Rapids. I grew up in Iowa about three hours north of there, where my parents still live.
My parents just finished laying new … (5 comments)
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iowa: Remembering the Scouts - 06/13/08 01:27 AM
A tornado hit the scout ranch in Little Sioux, Iowa. 93 scouts and 25 adults were divided into two groups when the storm struck. One was in camp, but the other was out hiking on the 1,800-acre Little Sioux Scout Ranch. Over forty boys were injured, four were killed. Killed were … (2 comments)
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iowa: How Fortunate We Are - 06/11/08 03:24 PM
One of Lake Anna's big pluses is that we (property owners) do not have to worry about flooding. What a plus that is when we see the current television coverage from the mid-west that is suffering from flooding in many places. Wisconsin, Iowa, and other states are experiencing terrible flooding and the threat of even … (4 comments)
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iowa: New Listing in Alta Iowa Unbelievable Price for this home - 06/06/08 08:01 PM
Presenting
502 Peterson Street - Priced at $139,900
Elegant home that's move in ready. Large updated eat-in kitchen with granite counter tops, a new down draft cooktop, built-in microwave and oven, and a 2 year old stainless frig. A unique built-in oak buffet with curved glass is featured in the formal … (1 comments)
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iowa: You really want to sell? Understanding value? - 06/02/08 12:26 PM
Jason Smith is an Iowa Real Estate Auctioneer and member of the Iowa Auctioneers Association as well as the National Auctioneers Association.
I have many conversations with folks about the value of their property. It might be Iowa farmland or a house, after all everything has value and as an auctioneer value is … (0 comments)
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iowa: New Listing - 114 N. Cherokee St, Alta - solid and homey! - 04/28/08 12:04 PM
This is a great little home, it has 2 bedrooms, one on main and the whole upstairs is the second one. The upstairs could be made into 2 bedrooms if you are a little handy! This house qualified for a grant several years ago and the grant helped pay for new … (0 comments)
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iowa: New Listings - 420 Otsego, Storm Lake - Nearly 2000 sqft and a Media Suite - 04/28/08 11:49 AM
Elegant home with a formal dining room, hardwood floors, large kitchen, close to the university, office and media suite. All this with 3 bedrooms and 1 - full and 2- 3/4 baths.
Kitchen has an eat at bar, lots of cabinets and storage and a walk-in pantry, all appliances … (1 comments)
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iowa: Why choose an NAA accredited Auctioneer? - 04/25/08 04:14 PM
The NAA is the National Association of Auctioneers. Outstanding members of the NAA have sworn to hold themselves to a higher code. An NAA Auctioneer vows to conduct themselves with adherence to an ironclad code of ethics. The Auctioneers of the Luxuron Group represent sellers. Their duty is to represent a … (4 comments)
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iowa: Upper Midwest Finally Seeing Spring and Having Some Lemonade! - 04/24/08 11:39 AM
This has been a long, cold, dark winter for us in Iowa and in the Midwest. Spring and the warmth it brings is still about a month behind on temperatures but birds are chirping, some farmers are trying to get out into the fields and I am seeing some shoots on my … (0 comments)
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iowa: New Listing in Albert City, Iowa -- SOLD! - 04/14/08 09:41 AM
Just wanted to let you know 310 3rd Street South in Albert City is SOLD, let me know if you are interested in this area, there are a few more that are thinking about listing. Sold in 16 days, unheard of in this area, if you want this kind of results give … (0 comments)
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iowa: Bettendorf, Iowa Beautiful Condo - SOLD! - 04/14/08 06:31 AM
Convenient Condo Living!!!
4125 31st Street, Unit 2A, Bettendorf, IA 52722 View Map
WELL MAINTAINED TERRIFIC TWO BEDROOM CONDO IN PEACEFUL AND QUIET BETTENDORF AREA THAT IS CLOSE TO SHOPPING! SAFE, SECURE ENTRANCE WITH NEW BUZZ-IN FEATURE THROUGH PHONE SYSTEM, SPACIOUS 1 CAR GARAGE BEHIND PLUS AN ADDITIONAL PARKING SPOT! … (6 comments)
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iowa: New Listing - Albert City Iowa - 04/11/08 10:44 AM
Beautiful lovingly restored home, woodwork, open staircase, 2 sets of pocket doors, 4 bedrooms (could be 5) 1 and 3/4 bath. Attached 2+ car garage, large corner lot, very nice work shop, roses, enclosed heated front porch with a bay window. New windows, new flooring downstairs, including hardwood, carpet and vinyl, … (0 comments)
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iowa: New listing - Great price, Great Home, Early Iowa - 04/11/08 10:27 AM
Check out this new listing in Early Iowa. It is a 3 bedroom 1 and a half bath home with a full dry basement, on a corner lot that has been recently remodeled. The remodel includes a new kitchen, appliances, all flooring, windows upstairs, central heat and air, hot water heater … (0 comments)
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iowa: IVideo as close to instant video home tour as you can get - 04/10/08 07:00 PM
I love this thing, I have used it on a number of new listings and I have several videos of the lake and area where I live. It is so easy and it also records audio! If you are thinking about getting started doing some video home tours I highly recommend the … (3 comments)
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iowa: Get Ready for Smart Money Week Iowa! - 04/08/08 09:27 AM
**Click Here to See the Original Post on WealthWithMortgage.com!**
That's right! Starting April 5th, Money Smart Week begins. Money Smart Week is a week long event focused on educating consumers on how to more effectively manage their money. We like to say teaching consumers how to keep more of what they … (0 comments)
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iowa: Forbes Ranks Des Moines #4 - 04/08/08 09:24 AM
**Click Here for the Original Post on WealthWithMortgage.com!**In case you missed it - Forbes published the 10 Best Cities for Business and Careers. Des Moines ended up being ranked #4 in the nation for best metros!
It's not that surprising when you consider the numbers. We've had huge job growth (26,000 … (0 comments)
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iowa: Real Estate Market Watch for Des Moines, Iowa / Week of March 29th, 2008 - 04/08/08 08:38 AM
**Click Here to See The Original Post on WealthWithMortgage.com!**
Numbers are always extremely important to consider when buying, selling and financing a home. Each week, I receive a weekly market watch update providing the breakdown of the activity from last week. The report is provided by Heather Barglof at Peoples Company. As … (0 comments)
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iowa: Hyperion Resources: Relocation to the Elk Point, South Dakota. - 04/07/08 04:22 PM
Pondering what to write about in my blog!
In doing this I have decided to write a number of blogs about relocation to Elk Point, South Dakota and the surrounding area. I can hear you thinking!! Elk Point, South Dakota, what's there? Well! Hyperion Resources is what "will" be there. Actually, … (0 comments)
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iowa: To Register or not Register - 04/03/08 12:32 AM
I would love to hear anyone's input on registering on Realtor's websites. I have two websites currently for Newton, Ia the first one is http://www.doyledevoe.com/ and my other one is http://www.newtoniowarealty.com/ one is from Best Image Marketing and the other one is prostepmarketing. A couple of months ago I decided to … (11 comments)
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iowa: Are you seeing the same thing? - 04/02/08 02:34 PM
Yesterday I posted 4 months worth of statistics on the Fountain Hills housing market. I was wondering if anyone in the Scottsdale, Mesa, or phoenix area had any similar data to share. I thought that seeing as these cities are bigger someone might have data by zip codes that they are … (0 comments)
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iowa: Its Lights Out at 8pm ......Earth Hour - 03/29/08 06:05 PM
If you've not noticed it in the news or online Earth Hour is fast approaching. After a busy day at work I was reminded when I came home to search Google and saw they had also shut the lights on on their home page which left me wondering if something was wrong … (2 comments)
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iowa: Cherokee, Iowa a great place to live. - 03/26/08 04:13 PM
Cherokee Iowa is one of my favorite towns. It lies east of Sioux City about 65 miles. The first time I drove through Cherokee heading north I though it a quaint little town. The downtown is done nicely and reminds me of a time gone by. There are nice little shops … (0 comments)
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iowa: Missouri Valley Iowa Real Estate Auction Nearly New 3 Bedroom Home - 03/22/08 09:59 AM
On April 18 we will be selling a nearly new home in Missouri Valley at auction. This custom home was built in 2004. All carpet and wood floors were recently replaced and the buyer will enjoy completly new flooring. The home also comes with stainless steel appliances and includes 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, walk in … (0 comments)
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iowa: Des Moines, Iowa - Real Estate Market Watch 3/3/08 - 3/9/08 - 03/16/08 05:28 PM
**Click Here to See the Original Post on WealthWithMortgage.com!**
Numbers are always extremely important to consider when buying, selling and financing a home. Each week, I receive a weekly market watch update providing the breakdown of the activity from last week. The report is provided by Heather Barglof at Peoples Company. As … (0 comments)
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iowa: 235 West Lombard Street, Davenport, Iowa 52803 - 03/14/08 03:38 PM
Davenport, Iowa Real Estate For Sale: 235 West Lombard Street, Davenport, Iowa 52803Exquisite Early 20th-Century, 2½ Story Home, 4-5 BR, 1 &1/2 Baths: Davenport, Iowa Priced at Only $259,360!!! "Call Paul" @ (563) 508-1649, 24 Hours a Day, 365 Days a Year!! For all of your Real Estate Needs! 235 West Lombard Street, Davenport, Iowa … (0 comments)
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iowa: My 200th Post on ActiveRain - Welcome Joe Stogrin - 03/13/08 11:32 AM
I see alot of posts on ActiveRain to celebrate certain milestones and I've never celebrated one but last night when I looked at the blogroll I noticed I had posted 199 times and I thought I should do something special to celebrate my 200th post. I think one of the greatest … (7 comments)
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iowa: Loess Hills Farmland For Sale - CRP Contract $861,300 - 03/12/08 09:33 PM
Loess Hills CRP Farm - (861,300)Type of Property: Agricultural, RecreationalHarrison County, IowaTotal Acres: 180 acres m/l
Watch for our nationwide marketing on TV airing 15 times per week to over 80,000,000 homes. Our recreational properties TV program airs on the M.A.N. Channel, The Sportsmans Channel, Fox Sports South, and The … (0 comments)
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iowa: Storm Lake Iowa Chamber of Commerce Info - 03/11/08 09:43 AM
Want to learn more about our area; check out the Storm Lake Iowa Chamber of Commerce website. It is a great starting place to learn about what this area has to offer, what's going on and how to get involved. There are links to local businesses, events, organizations, the new destination … (0 comments)
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iowa: 10 Ways to Lose Your Home - Major Mistakes Home Buyers Make - 03/11/08 09:26 AM
Check out the mass of information on consumer home buying by Elizabeth Weintraub. I really like the newest article posted there http://homebuying.about.com/od/buyingahome/tp/072007LoseHome.htm Top 10 ways to lose your home. I see these mistakes a lot, especially with first time home buyers. There are a lot of good programs out there for outstanding financing … (2 comments)
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iowa: Want To Be a Hero To Your Client? - Real Estate Auctions - 03/07/08 12:50 PM
In todays gloom and doom real estate market I've got some great news you can take back to your clients to give them some hope. Real Estate Auctions are helping separate more and more people from their listing when they thought there was no hope.
Real Estate auctions bring excitement and attention … (2 comments)
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iowa: New Listing not even on MLS yet! - 03/04/08 10:09 AM
Check out this home - just 14 miles south and east of Storm Lake.
Large 3 bedroom 1 and 1/2 bath home on a huge corner lot. Spring brings the 2 beautiful burgandy maples in the front yard into full color. You can sit on the front porch and enjoy the shade … (1 comments)
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iowa: OPEN HOUSE: SUNDAY July 20, 2008 FROM 1:00 TO 3:00 PM. Home For Sale in Davenport, Iowa: Exquisite Early 20th-Century, 2½ Story Home, 4-5 BR, 1 &1/2 Baths, 2 Car Garage!! - 02/29/08 01:44 PM
Davenport, Iowa Real Estate For Sale: 235 West Lombard Street, Davenport, Iowa 52803 Open House
Exquisite Early 20th-Century, 2½ Story Home, 4-5 BR, 1 &1/2 Baths: Davenport, Iowa
Price Reduced to Only $249,990!!!
"Call Paul" @ (563) 508-1649, 24 Hours a Day, 365 Days a Year!! For all of your Real … (1 comments)
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iowa: 235 West Lombard Street, Davenport, Iowa 52803 - 02/28/08 08:41 PM
Davenport, Iowa Luxury Homes For Sale: 235 West Lombard Street, Davenport, Iowa 52803
Exquisite Early 20th-Century, 2½ Story Home, 4-5 BR, 1 &1/2 Baths: Davenport, Iowa
Price Reduced to Only $249,990!!!
"Call Paul" @ (563) 508-1649, 24 Hours a Day, 365 Days a Year!! For all of your Real Estate Needs!
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iowa: What you get for your dollar in Sioux City real estate. - 02/27/08 10:00 AM
Part of my motive for doing this is that I read somewhere that "why would anyone want to retire in the Midwest". Coming from California, I know many, once hitting retirement could not afford to stay in that state. I have run across more and more that are thinking of going … (5 comments)
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iowa: FHA Limits Will Be Increasing After Bush Signing Stimulus Package - 02/24/08 10:12 PM
** Click Here to See The Original Post on WealthWithMortgage.com**You may have already heard, but it's done - Bush has signed the Economic Stimulus Bill. The Bill will provide tax rebates between $300-$1,200. The bill also included some changes for the lending industry. As the bill has been passed, the loan … (3 comments)
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iowa: Get Your Home Noticed - Sell By Auction - 02/24/08 07:41 PM
Are you considering selling a home? Have a home you can not get sold? Have you considered the auction method of marketing? There is a growing trend in the United States and more and more people are selling their homes at auction. Today the National Auctioneers Association(NAA) released new numbersabout real estate auctions and … (5 comments)
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iowa: Can Iowa Winters Be Fun? - 02/24/08 04:20 PM
Over a year ago I did a post about how You Might Be A Real Estate Agent... based upon Jeff Foxworthy's humorous look at life and how it may pertain to our profession.
Iowa Winters are well known for being, um, interesting to say the least! When I wrote Davenport Iowa Gets Another … (16 comments)
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iowa: Residential real estate auction revenue increase 5.3% despite housing market downturn - 02/23/08 10:11 PM
Residential real estate auction revenue increase 5.3% despite housing market downturn
Overland Park, KS - In 2007 the gross revenue from goods and services sold at live auction grew 5.3% to $270.7 billion. In 2006, the auction industry sold $257.2 billion in goods and services at auction, an increase of … (0 comments)
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iowa: Get Your Home Noticed and SOLD With A Real Estate Auction - 02/23/08 08:20 PM
Are you considering selling a home? Have a home you can not get sold? Have you considered the auction method of marketing? Auctions are an ACCELERATED method of marketing. When most people thing of an auction they think of a fast talking auctioneer. The fast talking auctioneer is only a small portion of … (6 comments)
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iowa: LeMars, Iowa a great place to live. - 02/21/08 04:47 PM
Welcome to Le Mars, Iowa - "The Ice Cream Capital of the World". LeMars is located in North West Iowa in Plymouth County. Le Mars is 25 miles north of Sioux City, 85 miles southeast of Sioux Falls, 120 miles north of Omaha and 205 miles west of Des Moines. U.S. … (2 comments)
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iowa: Proposed Legislatiive Updates for Iowa - 02/10/08 11:52 PM
**Click Here to See the Original Post on WealthWithMortgage.com!** As always, the government is trying to modernize the laws that we abide by. There are currently three bills that I'm watching proposed here in Iowa.House Bill 551 / Senate Bill 3107 : Agency Duty for Mortgage BrokersIn summary, this is a bill … (0 comments)
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iowa: Des Moines, Iowa - Real Estate Market Watch 1/28/08 - 2/3/2008 - 02/10/08 11:45 PM
**Click Here to See the Original Post on http://www.wealthwithmortgage.com/2008/02/des-moines-iowa.html!** Numbers are always extremely important to consider when buying, selling and financing a home. Each week, I receive a weekly market watch update providing the breakdown of the activity from last week. The report is provided by Heather Barglof at Peoples Company. As I continue to … (0 comments)
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iowa: Getting to know the neighborhood: Hinton, Iowa. - 02/10/08 08:02 PM
The city of Hinton is located in the valley of the Floyd River in Plymouth County. This area of Iowa consists of rolling hills broken by small streams and rivers. In 1856, the first settlers moved into Plymouth County and in 1858 formally organized the County as a government unit.
Hinton … (3 comments)
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iowa: New Listing Iowa Hunting Land With Home + 75 Acres $395,000 SOLD - 02/02/08 08:00 PM
Iowa Hunting Land For Sale With Home SOLD
Henry County Hunting Homestead - ($249,000 for the house with 20 acres or $395,000 for the house with 75 acres M/L)Type of Property: Home with Acreage, Recreational, Hunting and AgHenry County, IowaTotal Acres: 20-75
Watch for our nationwide marketing on TV airing 15 … (0 comments)
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iowa: Alternative Energy - Wind Turbines and Corn Burning Systems - 02/01/08 11:34 AM
Alternative energy is a big thing in my area (north west Iowa) partly because of the extreme cold in the winter and the constantly blowing wind and partly because of the abundance of corn and high fuel prices. Wind turbines (wind farms) are very prominent in this area, in fact we … (5 comments)
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iowa: Getting to know the neighborhood: Kingsley, Iowa. - 01/31/08 05:31 PM
Kingsley Iowa is located 30 minute drive from Sioux City and LeMars. Kingsley is located in Plymouth County in western Iowa. For information on Plymouth County Iowa; Click here. A popular place to eat is Shannon's On the Green, which is located on the Brookfield Golf course. Kingsley also offers a … (1 comments)
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iowa: Banner Year for Real Estate Company!!! - 01/25/08 08:41 PM
MEL FOSTER CO. CELEBRATES A SUCCESSFUL 2007 BUSINESS YEAR
2007 was a very good year for the Mel Foster Co. Real Estate Division, despite the continuing national headlines, radio and TV talk shows heralding the doom and gloom of the disastrous housing industry. We've grown to realize that housing is local, … (10 comments)
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iowa: Getting to know the neighborhood: Moville, Iowa - 01/25/08 05:15 PM
Moville, Iowa is located about 12 miles east of Sioux City on highway 20. The quiet town is situated in the farmlands of Iowa. The population, according to the 2000 Census was 1,583. The population in July 2006 was estimated at 1,481.
There are two banks located in Moville: First National Bank, … (0 comments)
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iowa: Iowa Finance Authority Lowers Interest Rates on First-Time Home Buyer Programs in Iowa. - 01/25/08 01:41 PM
Iowa Finance Authority Lowers Interest Rates on First-Time Home Buyer Programs in Iowa.
Iowa Finance Authority Lowers Interest Rates on Popular First-Time Home Buyer Programs in Iowa.
The Iowa Finance Authority announced Tuesday January 15, 2008 that it has lowered the interest rates on its two very popular Iowa first-time homebuyer programs: … (0 comments)
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iowa: Iowa Quad-Cities Final 2007 Real Estate Market Report: REALTOR-Assisted Home Sales Home Sales Down 2.3%, But Average Home Sales Price Up 3.0% from 2006! - 01/24/08 03:11 PM
FINAL 2007 Real Estate Market Report of Home Sales for the Iowa Quad-Cities:
Iowa Quad-Cities REALTOR-Assisted Home Sales Home Sales Down 2.3%, But Average Home Sales Price Up 3.0% from 2006!
REALTOR-assisted "Closed" sales transactions of existing single-family homes in the Iowa Quad-Cities Area decreased by 2.3% in 2007, down from the same period in 2006.
With 1,798 closed … (0 comments)
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iowa: Des Moines Market Watch 1/7/08 - 1/13/2008 - 01/17/08 11:12 AM
**Click here to see the original post on wealthwithmorgage.com**
Numbers are extremely important to consider when buying, selling and financing a home. Each week I receive a summary of the market activity in my email and I find these statistics very valuable. Even though I cannot personally sell or help you purchase … (0 comments)
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iowa: Getting to know the neighborhood: Bronson, Iowa. - 01/16/08 10:05 AM
Bronson is about 10 miles east of Sioux City, Iowa. Driving to Bronson, head east on Hwy 20 then south on K49. It is quietly nestled on the edge of some hills. The town of Bronson is a great place to rainse a family. Bronson is home to the elementary school … (0 comments)
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iowa: Commercial Real Estate Outlook is good! - 01/15/08 10:49 AM
The National Assoication of Realtors announced that although the downturn in housing captured most of the headlines recently that the commercial indicators remain strong.
Personally we had a very strong close to 2007 with a number of sales in December and January has equaled December with a good part of the month remaining. … (0 comments)
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iowa: Homes Sold & Activity in Des Moines, Iowa: 1/1/08 through 1/7/08 - 01/12/08 11:53 PM
A weekly update of Homes for Sale and Homes Sold in Des Moines, Iowa.by: Brian Wentz, Realtor
The year got off to a strong start in 2008! Interest rates remain low (around 5.5% or better) and buyers seem to be returning to the market in good numbers.
The first week of activity in … (3 comments)
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iowa: Getting to know the neighborhood in Lawton, Iowa. - 01/09/08 04:40 PM
Lawton, Iowa is located 7 miles east of Sioux City on Hwy 20. It is a nice quiet bedroom community located in Woodbury County. There is very little crime of any kind. Lawton is a good place to raise kids and has great schools. Lawton host a street dance every summer … (0 comments)
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iowa: Pleasant Valley and Le Claire, Iowa Final 2007 Real Estate Market Report: REALTOR-Assisted Home Sales Down 9.3%. But, Average Home Sales Price Up 4.4% from 2006! - 01/06/08 12:45 PM
Pleasant Valley and Le Claire, Iowa 2007 Real Estate Market Report: REALTOR-Assisted Home Sales Down 9.3%. But, Average Home Sales Price Up 4.4% from 2006! Pleasant Valley and Le Claire, Iowa 2007 REALTOR-Assisted Home Sales Down 9.3%. But, Average Home Sales Price Up 4.4% from 2006! REALTOR-assisted "Closed" sales … (0 comments)
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iowa: Blue Grass, Buffalo, and Walcott, Iowa Final 2007 Real Estate Market Report: REALTOR-Assisted Home Sales Down 14.5%. Average Home Sales Price Drops 10.3% from 2006! - 01/06/08 12:43 PM
Blue Grass, Buffalo, and Walcott, Final 2007 Real Estate Market Report: REALTOR-Assisted Home Sales Decline 1.3%. Average Home Sales Price Drops 10.3% from 2006!
Blue Grass, Iowa 2007 REALTOR-Assisted Home Sales Down 1.3%, and Average Home Sales Price Drop 10.3% from 2006!
REALTOR-assisted "Closed" sales transactions of existing single-family homes in the city of Blue Grass, Iowa … (0 comments)
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iowa: Davenport, Iowa Final 2007 Real Estate Market Report: REALTOR-Assisted Home Sales Down 5.7%. But, Average Home Sales Price Up 4.3% from 2006! - 01/06/08 12:35 PM
Davenport, Iowa 2007 Real Estate Market Report: REALTOR-Assisted Home Sales Down 5.7%. But, Average Home Sales Price Up 4.3% from 2006! Davenport, Iowa 2007 REALTOR-Assisted Home Sales Down 5.7%. But, Average Home Sales Price Up 4.3% from 2006!REALTOR-assisted "Closed" sales transactions of existing single-family homes in the city of Davenport, Iowa declined … (0 comments)
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iowa: Bettendorf, Iowa Final 2007 Real Estate Market Report: REALTOR-Assisted Home Sales Up 4.7%. But, Average Home Sales Price Declines 2.5% from 2006! - 01/06/08 12:33 PM
Bettendorf, Iowa 2007 Real Estate Market Report: REALTOR-Assisted Home Sales Up 4.7%. But, Average Home Sales Price Declines 2.5% from 2006! Bettendorf, Iowa 2007 REALTOR-Assisted Home Sales Up 4.7%. But, Average Home Sales Price Declines 2.5% from 2006! REALTOR-assisted "Closed" sales transactions of existing single-family homes in the city of Bettendorf, Iowa increased … (0 comments)
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iowa: Iowa speaks - 01/04/08 07:08 PM
A good friend of mine moved to Iowa about 9 months ago. He still owns a mortgage company in Oregon so we speak often. But for some reason which is still a mystery to me, he picked up his family and moved from the great pacific northwest to a small town … (3 comments)
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iowa: I have been neglecting AR. Here's to a great '08. - 01/01/08 08:17 PM
Can't believe it is January 01, 2008. Hope everyone had a great Christmas or Holiday. I have been absent from AR for a few weeks. I am glad the holiday's are over. I work part time in retail but the part time goes out the window this time of year. The … (8 comments)
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iowa: Non Real Estate Related Blog - Iowa Political Campaigns - 12/31/07 03:36 PM
As an Iowan, I think I owe it to the rest of you to try to give you some idea of what's happening in this state with everybody and his brother (or sister) trying to become the presidential nominee for their particular party. Let me give you a summary of the … (9 comments)
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iowa: Ameriquest Settlement Finally Trickles Down to Consumers - 12/31/07 02:20 PM
Remember a long time ago.. May 26th 2006 if you want to be specific - a company known as Ameriquest was in some hot water with our attorney general Tom Miller? Well, the settlement that came out of that lawsuit is FINALLY providing restitution for those who were affected by the … (2 comments)
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iowa: Iowa Law on Sex Offenders: "2000 Feet" Required - 12/30/07 02:25 AM
When moving to a neighborhood, many buyers want to ensure a safe neighborhood. And one of the concerns some buyers have is "Are there any Registered Sex Offenders in This Neighborhood?"
In case you did not already know, in the State of Iowa, it's illegal for a registered sex offender to live within 2000 foot of … (0 comments)
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iowa: Iowa Sex Offender Registry - 12/30/07 01:00 AM
When moving to a new neighborhood, many clients are now checking the Iowa Sex Offender registry to see who might be lurking in a potential neighborhood.
In Iowa, you can check the registry by searching the registry records at www.iowasexoffender.com. The service lets you search by an address, shows you an interactive map of offenders … (0 comments)
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iowa: Happy Holidays to everyone! - 12/29/07 06:36 PM
Hello America! Hope everyone is enjoying some free time this season doing things they find enjoyable. Remember, all work and no play make Jack and Jill dull kids. So if you haven't done so, give yourself a break and kick back, we'll all be back on the wheel real soon. Cheers! … (3 comments)
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iowa: Shenandoah Iowa - 12/29/07 02:51 PM
The Real Estate Market in Shenandoah is very stable. If you bought a home in the 1980 a $40,000 in the 1980's and today that home will sell for $80,000. (However when you think of homes there you will find a range of home prices between $12900 to 349000. When you visualize a home … (0 comments)
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iowa: "Christmas Stinks!"; Um, You're Standing in the Septic Tank.... - 12/27/07 04:56 PM
Talk about losing your Christmas Spirit! And appetite..... and lunch.... you get the idea. Robert Schoff, of Des Moines, Iowa, has officially claimed 2007 to be the worse Christmas he ever had. You can't really blame him for feeling so grinchy, though. After all, he did spend part of Christmas … (5 comments)
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iowa: Des Moines Metro Market - 12/21/07 09:15 PM
Funny thing is happening this last week in my market. I have been very busy I have buyers that are ready to look and buy. With more homes on the market we do look at more homes and work harder but, I have decided to take it and enjoy the experience … (1 comments)
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iowa: Housing Market Still Good in Iowa - 12/16/07 03:34 AM
Housing Market Still Good in Iowa During these volatile market times, an important thing to remember is the national news does not always apply to you and the local market. While it is true that Iowa real estate is not in a time of booming prosperity, we are still better off … (2 comments)
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iowa: Who benefits from the National Foreclosure Plan?? - 12/16/07 02:00 AM
Foreclosures are going up and up. This week the Bush administration announced a plan to freeze interest rates for certain homeowners, in an effort to stem the tide of new foreclosures.The plan was unveiled this past Thursday. It is thought that the program may help as many as 1.2 Million homeowners facing increasing interest … (5 comments)
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iowa: Iowa Football "News" Story - 12/15/07 12:04 PM
Ferentz House Egged Last Night The Johnson County Sheriff's Office is reporting that Iowa Coach Kirk Ferentz's house was the target of some minor vandalism last night. Johnson county Sheriff's Deputies found an empty carton of eggs outside the Ferentz house early this morning. Two of the eggs had apparently hit … (6 comments)
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iowa: Forclosure Facts for Iowa - 12/15/07 08:55 AM
Our mortgage guru's here at Burnett Realty have shed some light as to what the impact of the foreclosure criss means to Iowa. With all that is being talked about, I thought I would take a moment to pass along some of the recent figures:· In Iowa, 1 out of every … (1 comments)
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iowa: 1031 Exchanges in Iowa and Beyond - 12/13/07 10:39 PM
Are you considering a 1031 exchange? If there is one thing to know about 1031 exchanges. Despite sounding mysterious and confusing I've got a way to make them simple fo you and its the only thing you really need to know about 1031 exchanges and that is to call Ken Tharp of … (10 comments)
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iowa: Investing in Mobile, Alabama - 12/11/07 06:31 PM
I am a Jerome Cartier, a Home Inspector, located on the Alabama Gulf Coast. I want thank you Investors for purchasing properties here in the Mobile, Baldwin County area. I have met some great people, either by phone, or those of you who have come to visit personally. I hope many more of … (0 comments)
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iowa: Let's go for a ride. Snowmobiling in Iowa, and other states in the U. S. - 12/07/07 08:44 AM
I have been snowmobiling for a number of years. This is a very fun sport that can be done by all, whether you like the back country of the Sierras or trails of the upper Midwest. There are a number of things that one should do to insure that you are … (2 comments)
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iowa: New Hope Alliance - 12/06/07 02:31 PM
In reading a recent release by Fox News, President Bush has come to an agreement with lenders to put a freeze on Adjustable rate mortgage increases. This plan is going to stop the increase in interest rates on the adjustable rates for up to 5 years! Does anyone have anymore information … (1 comments)
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iowa: New Construction, Des Moines Iowa: Local Builder Will Unlock Your Frozen Equity - 12/06/07 01:08 AM
Local Builder Will Unlock Your Frozen Equity, Pay For The Sale of Your Current Home!This week, the Mills Family of Home Builders announced an incentive program called "Thaw Out Your Frozen Equity". The program is aimed at current home owners who want to move to new construction, who are either looking for … (4 comments)
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iowa: It's getting cold out. Time to get ready for a new season of Ice fishing here in Iowa. - 11/30/07 10:44 AM
Coming from California you don't hear much about Ice Fishing. Since living in Iowa I hear the conversation of going out ice fishing often during the winter months. I love to fish but have never gone Ice fishing. I do not know if I am that hard core of a fisherman. … (6 comments)
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iowa: Waukee Iowa Real Estate: 2BR Main level condo! - 11/30/07 12:00 AM
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iowa: Places to eat in Sioux City. - 11/26/07 05:37 PM
When I first moved here I complained there weren't enough good restaurants. Sioux City is slowly bringing in good restaurants. Though I still hope for non-chain restaurants to open here.
What we have:
The Olive GardenRed RobinHu Hot Mongolian Grill.Red LobsterGarfield'sBev's On the River.Minerva'sRuth's (Mexican food)Charlie's'Famous Dave'sSweet Fannie'sRebo'sMacBehr'sCarlos O'Kelly'sKahills (S Sioux City)Chili's … (0 comments)
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iowa: Two Rivers REIA hosts Attorney - Kristine Corcoran Frye - Dec 1, 2007 - 8:00AM - 11/23/07 09:22 PM
Check out Two Rivers REIA for more a map to the location, and more info. The Two Rivers REIA meets on the 1st Saturday and 3rd Wednesday of each month. We are an affiliate of the National Real Estate Investors Association, offering programs for a wide variety of RE investors. Kristine … (2 comments)
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iowa: Products Here, Products Gone - 11/15/07 09:41 PM
It seems in this market that mortgage products are coming and going about as quickly as you can get your laptop to fully boot up. As soon as you get your buyer approved, you better have them registered and probably locked with that investor before you loose your product.Self employed people … (0 comments)
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iowa: Farm Loans and Financing Ag Land - 11/10/07 10:06 PM
Farm loans or financing agricultural land is a whole different breed than home loans. Most agricultural financing for land is usually done with local bankers and usually somebody you know, somebody that is comfortable with you, and that you are comfortable with. Someone who you can drive downtown and shake hands … (0 comments)
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iowa: Davenport, Iowa is a GREAT PLACE!!! - 11/10/07 03:40 PM
Davenport, Iowa was recently confirmed as a GREAT PLACE by the Governor of the state of Iowa, Chet Culver!
Our biggest asset, the Mississippi River, was instrumental in playing a part of this recognition as we all work together to improve our Riverfront, LeClaire Park, and Centennial Park shown above and below.
This … (2 comments)
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iowa: New Listing - Cozy Home, great price, close to the lake, watch the video - 11/09/07 12:07 PM
Click on View All Images New Listing in Storm Lake, 26 Renshaw, $64,500. … (1 comments)
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iowa: Sharing a Harvest Sunset - 11/07/07 08:13 PM
A lot of things make me smile but one of my favorite is an Iowa Fall sunset. Nothing can give me the same feeling of driving through the countryside and seeing the big orange fall sunset. With the crop harvest as a backdrop and the scurry of activity before winter comes … (1 comments)
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