iowa: The Real Estate Market in Bettendorf, Iowa! - 04/11/07 08:04 AM
Location Characteristics: Bettendorf is a beautiful river town that is rich in heritage, culture, and quality of life! It is located approximately halfway between Chicago and Des Moines on I-80 at the Mississippi River and is part of Quad Cities USA. Terrain varies from flat corn fields to heavily wooded ravines and … (1 comments)
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iowa: Cultural Express -- April 11th - 04/10/07 09:54 PM
Diversity Focus, Legion Arts and the Iowa Arts Council will be hosting the next Cultural Express event held to celebrate Iowa's diverse cultural arts on Thursday, April 11, 2007 starting at 6:30pm. This is the second of ten public programs and accompanying exhibits.
Tomorrow nights program is Polka! with Barefoot Becky and the Ivanhoe … (0 comments)
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iowa: Excellent 3 Bedroom Starter Home in Garfield Area: 3 Bedroom, 1 & 3/4 Bath, 2 Car Garage! - 04/09/07 12:11 PM
"Call Paul" @ (563) 508-1649, 24 Hours a Day, 365 Days a Year!!
Excellent 3 Bedroom Starter Home in Garfield Area..
2829 Arington Avenue, Davenport, Iowa 52803
A great 3 BR, 1& 3/4 Bath, starter home in an excellent area, right across from Garfield Elementary School. Newer Roof, Furnace/CAC. H2O heater, and … (0 comments)
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iowa: Five Reasons Why Spring 2007 is a Great Time to Purchase Your First Home. - 04/08/07 11:44 PM
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With all of the recent negative press about the failures of several sub-prime home mortgage lenders, and the general perception that there is a "Housing Bubble" (despite evidence to the contrary) that is about to burst, it is easy … (0 comments)
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iowa: Housing Bust??? What Housing Bust??? Real World Statistics (2006 to 2007) - 04/07/07 03:03 PM
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Now that the first week of April is behind us, I decided to run a few "real world" statistical searches of the local Realtor Board's (QCARA) MLS and see whether or not we truly are in a real estate "down-turn' and on the verge … (1 comments)
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iowa: The importance of "UPDATED" MLS Photos (Spring versus Winter) - 04/05/07 04:25 PM
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One of the things that I was taught early on in my Real Estate career was the importance of keeping current, up-to-date, exterior property photos on the MLS (and thus cooperating brokers with upload capacity) websites, on listings that take over 60 days … (26 comments)
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iowa: Excellent 3 Bedroom Starter Home in Davenport, Iowa: 3 Bedrooms, 1 & 3/4 Bath, 2-Car Garage - 03/31/07 04:49 PM
"Call Paul" @ (563) 508-1649, 24 Hours a Day, 365 Days a Year!!
2829 Arington Avenue, Davenport, Iowa 52803
Excellent 3 Bedroom Starter Home in Garfield Area..
A great 3 BR, 1& 3/4 Bath, starter home in an excellent area, right across from Garfield Elementary School. Newer Roof, Furnace/CAC. H2O heater, and … (0 comments)
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iowa: Super North-West Davenport, Iowa Quad-Level Home: 3-4 Bedroom, 1 & 3/4 Bath, 2-Car Garage! - 03/31/07 04:49 PM
Super North-West Davenport, Iowa Quad-Level Home: 3-4 Bedrooms, 1 and 3/4 Baths. 2-Car Garage.
"Call Paul" @ (563) 508-1649, 24 Hours a Day, 365 Days a Year!!
Quick Possession Available.
2614 West 36th Street, Davenport, Iowa 52806
Located in a quiet, well-established area, this very sharp 3 BR, 1 3/4 bath, … (0 comments)
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iowa: Cedar Rapids Real Estate - First Time Home Buyer Alert! - 03/25/07 03:43 PM
If you are a first time home buyer and want value for your money, then check out 3704 Richmond Rd. NE in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
This property has been completely remodeled from the inside. New carpet throughout, new linoleum, new plumbing, new kitchen countertops, new sink, brand new gas water heater. The … (1 comments)
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iowa: What will they think of next? - 03/22/07 10:01 PM
After hearing about an "internet hunting" bill going in front of the Iowa Legislature, I asked around and couldn't seem to find anyone that knew what it was (well, I had a few people guessing but no one seemed to actually know). So, I did some research and in the event … (3 comments)
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iowa: Relocating with Rockwell Collins, Aegon or another business to Cedar Rapids, Iowa? - 03/11/07 10:45 PM
Hello from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Welcome to the IowaMortgageGuy Blog! Glad to have you as a guest and hope to see you back again soon. Hope you find the information useful and informative.
A little About Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Named after the Cedar River, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is the second largest … (0 comments)
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iowa: 7,000 without power for a week!!! - 03/03/07 06:30 AM
Over 75,000 Iowa customers lost their power last Saturday from the ice storm of the century!
Efforts to restore power have been thwarted by snowy, windy weather with gusts up to 55 mph. The power companies just cannot put their buckets in the air in those conditions. Although they could use … (5 comments)
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iowa: Selecting a Mortgage – the Iowa Mortgage Guy way! - 03/02/07 08:58 PM
Hello from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Welcome to the IowaMortgageGuy Blog! Glad to have you as a guest and hope to see you back again soon. Hope you find the information useful and informative.
Selecting the right mortgage is critical to the home buying process. Therefore, it's important to understand that there are … (0 comments)
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iowa: What State Is Number one for Foreclosures In 2006. - 03/01/07 12:59 PM
My partner was in a closing a few day ago and the closing agent mentioned that Des Moines had the highest %
increase in the nation followed by Colarado. Searching Google new didn't give me any results. I know realty trac
provides some number on this But I really would like … (1 comments)
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iowa: Iowa gets hit again...this time it's snow and ICE! - 02/26/07 06:38 PM
Round One of Phase Twelve (snow storms) started Saturday morning with spitting rain, turning to freezing rain, turning to sleet, turning to ice pellets by mid afternoon, turning to thunder snow (that's when it's thundering and lightning and snowing all at the same time) Saturday night. The crews at our villa … (7 comments)
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iowa: Mortgage Basics - Rates, Points, Fees and Payments. - 02/18/07 01:24 PM
Hello from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Welcome to the IowaMortgageGuy Blog! Glad to have you as a guest and hope to see you back again soon. Hope you find the information useful and informative.
The concept of a mortgage is quite simple: it is a loan made to help you finance a home. Each … (1 comments)
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iowa: Iowa Winters - 02/13/07 04:52 PM
Yes, it's snowing in Iowa again!
It's 18 degrees with a total of 5"-7" of the fluffy stuff expected by tonight. Schools are closed, office is closed with the 20 mph winds great drifting is expected. Just the kind of weather people want to go look at houses in! :) Actually, … (8 comments)
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iowa: Lights Out and Emergency Plans - 02/05/07 09:32 PM
Do you have a daily plan? Years ago, during Iowa's tornado season, I kept a kerosene lamp in the basement and extra jackets and old shoes in a box by the basement door. We seemed to have to run down there at least once a week. But, we didn't have a … (2 comments)
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iowa: It's A Small World...After All !!! - 01/29/07 09:24 PM
After returning from a beautiful trip to Florida, I received a referral of someone relocating to Iowa from Australia.
One might ask, why would you move from
to
All I can say is that you really enjoy the one after you have the other. I'll let you figure out which is which.
Anyway, this … (6 comments)
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iowa: Two Rivers REIA (A Central Iowa Real Estate Investor's Association) - 01/11/07 02:26 PM
If you've been looking for an investors association in Central Iowa, you may have been looking for a while and not come up with much. That's why we started a group called Two Rivers REIA, and details can be found at http://tworiversreia.org/.
The group meets twice per month, currently. The goal … (3 comments)
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iowa: You may know FSBO & LTV but what about OOC & OMC? - 01/09/07 06:27 AM
In today's fast-paced abbreviated world we find acronyms everywhere we go. Frequently, in the author's need for speed we are left behind (at least I am) with jumbled letters and frustration! If you think that big brother Webster will help, guess again. The majority of today's abbreviations can't be found in the … (35 comments)
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iowa: Skogman Realty and Christopher Smith, A Winning Combination - 12/24/06 09:53 PM
Number one website in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (ranked by Point2Agent.com)Number one website in Iowa (ranked by Point2Agent.com)Ranked in top 100 out of 100,000 websites in America (ranked by Point2Agent.com)Number one real estate blog in Cedar Rapids.Number one real estate blog in Iowa.Ranked number 52 for real estate blogs in the … (4 comments)
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iowa: Cedar Rapids Real Estate Expert Report - 12/23/06 04:34 PM
As of December 23, 2006, inventory continues to be plentiful in the Cedar Rapids, Marion, and surrounding areas. The most houses for sale are located in Northeast Cedar Rapids and Marion, Iowa. The most condos for sale however are on the Southwest side of Cedar Rapids.
Interest rates for a 30 year … (0 comments)
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iowa: The Top Ten Reasons Why My Website Stands Apart From the Competition - 12/07/06 10:13 AM
In it's infancy days, http://www.christophersmithrealtor.com/ was a struggling excuse for even a "static" website that merely provided information, so that 2.3 seconds later, you could switch to another, more "dynamic" website. I liken this website to the eyes of my baby boy, who just turned one in November.
When you look at … (8 comments)
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iowa: Skogman Realty and Your Cedar Rapid's Realtor: On Your Side! - 11/23/06 11:51 AM
Skogman Realty is Cedar Rapid's Iowa's premiere realty agency. Started in 1973 as a family owned business, Skogman continues the tradition today as the only family run realty company in Cedar Rapids. Participating in up to 50% of all buying/selling transactions in the Cedar Rapids area, Skogman is your only choice … (0 comments)
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iowa: Skogman Realty - Cedar Rapids, Iowa - October Sales Report - 11/01/06 11:26 AM
Sales in Cedar Rapids, Iowa continue to rise, at least for one realty company; Skogman Realty. October Sales Report figures are in and Skogman Realty participated in 35% on the seller side, and 38% on the buyer side. Rarely does any one company reach the elusive 40% number of sales volume, … (1 comments)
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iowa: Cedar Rapids, Iowa...My Hometown - 10/26/06 01:06 PM
It's Wednesday morning, not unlike any other Wednesday morning in the beautiful state of Iowa. I make sure my little boy has his bottle, gets dressed and off to daycare with my lovely wife. As I kiss both of them goodbye, I climb into my car to head to the … (2 comments)
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iowa: Is This Heaven....No, it's Iowa! - 10/05/06 03:51 PM
Only in Iowa would you get something like this. Just outside of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, there's a corn maze on the property of Dave and Karen Petersens like no other. It's located on Bloomsbury Farm. The history of this place is amazing!A penniless Joseph Hagan came over from Ireland to the … (20 comments)
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iowa: Marion, Iowa: What a Great Place To Buy Real Estate! - 10/03/06 01:59 PM
Fall is a wonderful time to buy a home in Marion, Iowa. There is plenty of inventory to choose from in all different styles of homes and condominiums. Marion, Iowa separates itself from big brother Cedar Rapids with it's small town way of life. Small and quaint corner cafes, antique shopping … (4 comments)
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iowa: Real Estate in Cedar Rapids, Iowa Offers Great Value! - 10/02/06 12:56 PM
It's October, and although the weather might be cooling off, the housing market is still nice and toasty! If you're wanting to buy a home in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, now is the time. Skogman Realty has lots of inventory to choose from. Whether you are looking in Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest … (0 comments)
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iowa: O.S.U. Finally looking like #1 - 10/01/06 06:56 AM
I hope everyone got a chance to see the Buckeyes manhandle Iowa Saturday night. So far I'm 2 for 2 on my Buckeye betting, covering spead and then some. I gave 14.5 points this last game and the Buckeyes came through handily. I gave 7.5 on the Texas game when Vegas … (0 comments)
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iowa: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Honors Rookie of the Year ~ Christopher Smith, Realtor - 09/23/06 06:36 PM
September 2006 is the month that marks the success of Cedar Rapids Realtor, Christopher Smith. Mr. Smith a very popular former school teacher turned Realtor, now AR's Iowa's Realtor Rookie of the Year.
Christopher's dedication to real estate, his obvious good will to all, endears him to the community that now finds … (11 comments)
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iowa: Realtor Websites and "Web Presence" in Your Community - 09/21/06 08:54 PM
Of the 900+ Realtors in the Cedar Rapids, Iowa area, very few have any kind of "web presence" in the community. Their websites are static and only provide information. They are not geared towards immediate feedback, drip email campaigns, links to related blogs, etc... In my short time as a Realtor, I … (5 comments)
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iowa: Skogman Realty Continues Strong Sales in Cedar Rapids, Iowa - 09/20/06 10:26 AM
From the National Association of Realtors, Skogman Realty continues to have strong sales indicators, up from 2005. Regarding single family unit sales, Skogman Realty has sold 974 units through September 18, 2006. That's up 5.1% from last year. The median price for these units is $138,600, up 5% from last year. … (0 comments)
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iowa: Real Estate Sales in Cedar Rapids, Iowa Up From Last Year - 09/20/06 10:18 AM
From the National Association of Realtors, Cedar Rapids real estate sales are up 2.6% from 2005. The total number of single family unit sales is 3,153. The median price is $131,000, up 3.2% from last year. The average price of a single family unit in Cedar Rapids is $152,860, up 2.3% from … (0 comments)
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iowa: Sex Offenders Need Housing Too Right? - 09/14/06 06:00 PM
At our Tuesday sales meeting at Skogman Realty in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, we had an interesting discussion on sex offenders and housing by the Linn County sheriff's department. From the center of our downtown, there is a 30 block radius whereby sex offenders cannot reside. Also, sex offenders cannot live within 2000 … (8 comments)
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iowa: Want to live longer? - 09/13/06 11:41 AM
Harvard School of Public Health just released a study of longevity in the United States. Makes for fascinating reading.
Best states for longest lives: Colorado and Iowa! You can expect to see 81 years!
Now Colrado I can see. Mountains. Forests. Natural beauty.
Iowa? Hey, I lived there once. Only thing that I saw … (7 comments)
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iowa: Dual Agency - Being on the Listing and Selling Side - 09/06/06 10:38 AM
Does anyone have tips on how to educate and reassure your clients when entering into a dual agency relationship where you represent both sides of the transaction? Also, any public members, what were your experiences in dual agency... Did you like it, dislike it? Any advice from your prespective would be … (4 comments)
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iowa: Skogman Realty and Christopher Smith - 08/25/06 12:36 PM
In 1974, when I was a wee lad at the age of 12, I was asked to play on a little league baseball team in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The name of the team was Skogman Realty. I played for two seasons with Skogman and then went on to the bigger and … (3 comments)
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iowa: Realtors in Cedar Rapids, Iowa - 08/25/06 12:27 PM
I was just doing some research last night, and noticed of the 800 some Realtors in the Cedar Rapids, Iowa and surrounding areas, that only 66 of them use Enhanced Listings on www.Realtor.com A lot of agents with Skogman Realty use this tool. I think this is important to showcase your … (2 comments)
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iowa: Cedar Rapids Real Estate - 08/21/06 12:12 PM
Here in the lovely city of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, we as Realtors are positioned to enjoy a nice year in terms of the upswing in the real estate market. Listings are up, sales are up, and it looks like this will continue into the fall and even early winter months. Going … (1 comments)
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iowa: BRANDING - 08/15/06 12:15 PM
The more I'm in real estate, the more important I think Branding is to your business. There is one agent in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and everywhere you look is her brand, all over billboards, print advertising, etc... I also know that branding does not come cheap. However, you can create your own brand … (11 comments)
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iowa: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Real Estate - 08/05/06 09:58 AM
In the news recently, there have been reports of the real estate market softening. These reports come primarily from the east and west coasts of the United States, but here in the midwest, specifically Cedar Rapids, Iowa, we have not seen that "bubble" that experts have been talking about. In fact, … (3 comments)
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