real estate: 907 Hazel Street - 05/20/09 02:20 AM

INCOME PRODUCING PROPERTY ~ Live upstairs in this beautifully updated 2 bedroom home ~ Full Bath up with new mahogany cabinets and dual sinks ~ Main floor laundry ~ One bedroom lower level walkout apartment complete with kitchen, 3/4 bath and laundry ~ All appliances stay ~ updated landscaping ~ Newer 14 x 20 shed included with property ~ Great location ~ Live up and rent down or live down and rent up ~ Think of the possibilities
Lot Size: .19 acres Type: Single Family Residential for Sale Floors: Single Story Parking/Garage: 2 Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Feet: 1120 … (1 comments)

real estate: 1000 Meadow Crest Drive - 03/30/09 01:13 AM

Beautiful 4 Bedroom 3 full bath home in Fountain Hills ~ Open floor plan with attention to detail throughout ~ Eat in kitchen with custom hickory cabinets, breakfast bar, and hardwood floors ~ Open to family room with gas fireplace ~ Main floor master suite with tray ceilings ~ Master bath includes garden tub, tile shower and dual sinks ~ Large walk in master closet plumbed for stackable washer and dryer ~ Lower level family room complete with custom built in cabinets in addition to wet bar, with sink and fridge ~ Solid wood doors throughout ~ Central vacuum ~ … (0 comments)

real estate: 1227 Shadow Lane, Pella, Iowa - 03/30/09 01:10 AM

Stunning 6 BR, 6 BA home in Fountain Hills with Old World Charm~Formal Dining Room perfect for entertaining accented with a stained glass window~Wood burning fireplace surrounded by travertine tile in living room~Kitchen complete with all new stainless steel appliances, cherry cabinets & maple plank flooring, sliding glass doors take you to the deck where you can appreciate beautiful sunsets~Awesome views year round from the floor to ceiling windows in the master BR~Main floor laundry~3 BR's & 2 baths complete the upper level~Walk out lower level~ ~Lbrary~Bedroom/Exercise room~Large storage area~6th BR opens to secluded screened in porch~Big Rock Park-83 acres … (1 comments)

real estate: Real Estate Statistics for Pella, Iowa February, 2009 - 03/12/09 07:23 AM
We had  70 Single Family Homes on the market in Pella during the Month of February 2009.  Three homes were Sale Pending and 4 Homes Sold. Average Square Footage of Sold Homes 2407 ~ DOM 57 ~ Average sale price $262,688 ~ Selling Price per Square Foot $122.
The number of Sold homes was down from 2008 where we had 11 homes sold in the month of February.  However the average sale price was up from $177,282 as well as the price per square foot which averaged $119 for February 2008.
March seems to be picking up, several Realtors have been … (2 comments)

real estate: Lot 8 Oak Grove - 03/12/09 07:09 AM
 

Last Chance to purchase a lot in Oak Grove Development ~ Half Acre ~ Tree lined ~ Suitable for Walk out ~ Privacy ~ Abundant wildlife ~ Don't miss out on this opportunity
Lot Size: .56 ACRES Type: Lot/Land for Sale Listed By: Kathy Kooyman Contact Number: 641-416-0182 … (0 comments)

real estate: 609 East 14th Beautiful Home - 03/12/09 07:06 AM

Simplify your life ~ They say location is everything and this home's setting speaks for itself ~ Picture perfect family room with gas fireplace ~ Eat in Kitchen with sliding glass doors open to large deck ~ Main floor laundry ~ Master suite includes walk in closet and ¾ bath ~ Full finished basement ~
Neighborhood: Hillcrest Lot Size: .20 acres Type: Single Family Residential for Sale Floors: Two or More Stories Parking/Garage: 2 Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Half Baths: 1 Square Feet: 1820 Year Built: 1999 School District: Pella Listed By: Kathy Kooyman Contact Number: 641-416-0182 … (0 comments)

real estate: Spacious living in a Maintenance Free Condo - 03/06/09 02:16 AM
 

616B Bos Landen
Don't miss this opportunity for spacious living in a Maintenance Free Condo ~ 2580 square foot condo in like new condition ~ Kitchen ideal for entertaining opens to Informal Dining and Great Room with two story vaulted ceilings ~ Main floor Master Suite ~ Two bedrooms up with large loft overlooking great room ~ Finished lower level with storage a plenty ~ Snow removal, lawn service & insurance for outside of condo included in association fees. Covenants on file at Home Realty.
Neighborhood: Bos Landen Type: Condo/Townhouse for Sale Floors: Two or More Stories Parking/Garage: 2 … (0 comments)

real estate: Comfortable 2 bedroom home - 03/06/09 02:11 AM
 

121 Timber Ridge
If you are looking for a home with plenty of space for a shop, or more room for your boat or extra vehicle then you will appreciate this comfortable 2 BR 1 3/4 BA home with a 5 car garage ~ Great Room/Kitchen open to deck with fantastic views ~ Master suite complete with Jacuzzi and dual sinks ~ New addition with family room and wet bar ~ Half Acre lot ~ All appliances included
Lot Size: .64 acres Type: Single Family Residential for Sale Floors: Single Story Parking/Garage: 3+ Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Square Feet: … (0 comments)

real estate: Warm & inviting beech wood floors welcome you into the elegance of the cozy great room with gas fireplace surrounded by granite & custom hand polished cherry wood - 02/24/09 03:36 AM

Warm & inviting beech wood floors welcome you into the elegance of the cozy great room with gas fireplace surrounded by granite & custom hand polished cherry wood ~ Large eat-in kitchen with custom cherry cabinets, granite countertops ~ Master suite includes custom cherry cabinets with granite countertop & Travertine tile flooring ~ Main floor laundry ~ Lower level includes 2 BRs, full bath, FR open to game area ~ Custom cherry wet bar with space for wine cooler. This town home is a must see.
Neighborhood: Bos Landen Lot Size: .35 acres Type: Condo/Townhouse for Sale Floors: Single Story … (5 comments)

real estate: Spectacular 4 bedroom, 3 bath home in beautiful North Oaks Development ~ Kitchen open to family room - perfect for entertaining - 02/24/09 03:23 AM

 LIST PRICE $ 319,000-ASSESSED PRICE $427,000-Spectacular 4 bedroom, 3 bath home in beautiful North Oaks Development ~ Kitchen open to family room - perfect for entertaining ~ Walk in pantry off the kitchen ~ Classic dining room ~ Enjoy the beauty of the gardens and waterfall flowing into the ponds from the three season sun room ~ Main floor laundry ~ Large master bedroom with a whirlpool tub and walk in closet ~ Total 4002 sq. ft. per assessor site ~ Four car garage with storage above. Reserved: Washing machine and dryer, cabinets mounted on the walls in the SE … (1 comments)

real estate: Absolutely Gorgeous 4+ bedroom Executive home in Bos Landen ~ Attention to detail is evident in the striking design of this home - 02/24/09 03:14 AM

 
Absolutely Gorgeous 4+ bedroom Executive home in Bos Landen ~ Attention to detail is evident in the striking design of this home ~ Open great room boasts 18 foot vaulted ceilings, awesome views, gas fireplace, and built in custom cherry cabinets ~ Kitchen includes cherry cabinets with work island, double ovens and storage space aplenty ~ Enjoy treetop dining from your three level deck overlooking timbered lot ~ Formal Dining ~ Sun Room ~ Main floor Laundry ~ Pella Designer Series Windows with built in shades ~ Relax in your master suite and private bath, complete with Jacuzzi tub, … (1 comments)

real estate: Real Estate Sales for Pella, IA 2008 compared to 2007 - 02/03/09 07:05 AM
A question that I frequently get asked is "How is the Real Estate Market"
I decided it would be interesting to see how the overall market of 2008 compared to 2007 in Pella, Iowa.
Here are my findings according to the Marion County MLS;
Sold Homes   2007 ~ 152      2008 ~ 163
Average Price of Home for Sale  2007 ~ $202,260      2008 ~ $204,607
Average Price of Home Sold  2007 ~ $195,770      2008 ~ $$195,566
Days on Market  2007 ~ 89      2008 ~ 125
I found these statistics to be very interesting.  We actually sold 11 more homes in 2008 than we did … (4 comments)

real estate: .45 acre lot in Dutchman's Landing Development~ Near Lake Red Rock and bike trail - 12/08/08 05:32 AM
Lot 175 Dutchman's Landing Price: $15,000 MLS: 17316 .45 acre lot in Dutchman's Landing Development~ Near Lake Red Rock and bike trail.
Lot Size: .45 ACRES Type: Lot/Land for Sale School District: pella Listed By: Kathy Kooyman Contact Number: 641-416-0182 Are you looking for a great place to build?  This lot is in a great development.  It is located in the Pella School district.
          
                               
 
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real estate: 2.5 - 3 acres M/L in Woodlands Development~ Close to Lake Red Rock & the Volksweg Bike Trail - 12/08/08 05:25 AM
 
Price: $125,000
MLS: 17720
2.5 - 3 acres M/L in Woodlands Development~ Close to Lake Red Rock & the Volksweg Bike Trail~ Abundant wild life~ Picturesque views~ Star gazingpriceless~ Possible lake view~ Privacy~ Hard surfaced road~ Covenants on file at Home Realty~ Contingent on buyers and sellers approval of lot lines. Contingent on seller's approval of home location. Contingent on city of Pella approval of division of land Seller is licensed real estate agent.
Lot Size: 2.5 to 3 acres Type: Lot/Land for Sale School District: Pella LISTED BY: Kathy Kooyman CONTACT NUMBER: 641-416-0182  
                                                 
                            
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real estate: Beautiful wooded lots with stately oak trees~ Private setting with pastoral views~ All hard surfaced roads. - 12/08/08 05:19 AM
Lot 20= .81 acres;  Lot 21= 1.37 acres
Price for lots purchased together is $165,000- If purchased seperately Lot 20 is $82,500 and Lot 21 is $92,500~Enjoy gorgeous sunrise & sunset views~ Beautiful wooded lots with stately oak trees~ Private setting with pastoral views~ All hard surfaced roads. Lot 20 .81 acres Lot 21 1.37 acres
Neighborhood: North Oaks II Lot Size: 2.18 acres Type: Lot/Land for Sale School District: Pella LISTED BY: Kathy Kooyman CONTACT NUMBER: 641-416-0182 Price: $165,000
MLS: 17463
                   
 
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real estate: ESTABLISHED BUSINESS~ Excellent location with high visibility and great traffic flow. - 12/08/08 05:09 AM
834 Washington Street, Pella, Iowa  50219
ESTABLISHED BUSINESS LOCATION- LOCATED ONE BLOCK FROM CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT~ Excellent location with high visibility and great traffic flow~ 2,542 SF of space including 2 garage stalls~ 8,000 SF of paved parking area~ Listed price is for buildings and property only, but complete inventory and equipment is also available for a turn-key operation~ Sellers will remove pumps, tanks and gas lines before closing. First right of refusal for adjoining .14 acre property with home to buyer.
Lot Size: .52 acres Type: Commercial for Sale Parking/Garage: 2 Square Feet: 2051 Year Built: 1952 ~Addition in 2004 … (0 comments)

real estate: Curb appeal with 3 Bedrooms and 1 1/2 baths. - 12/08/08 05:03 AM
1327 Main Street, Pella, Iowa  50219
~1 1/2 story bungalow with curb appeal~
~Three BR¿s & 1 1/2 baths~ ~Full unfinished basement~ ~Single car detached garage with room for a double~ ~Oak trim~ ~Refrigerator, electric range included~ ~Patio in back~ Contingent on seller's mortgage company appriving sales price
Lot Size: .21 acres Type: Single Family Residential for Sale Floors: Two or More Stories Parking/Garage: 1 Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 1 Half Baths: 1 Square Feet: 1388 Year Built: 1939 School District: Pella Listed By: Kathy Kooyman Contact Number: 641-416-0182 Price: $114,000
MLS: 16856
 
                
                
 
 
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real estate: November 2008 Real Estate Market Statistics Pella, Iowa - 12/03/08 03:38 AM
During the month of November, 2008 there were 8 new listings.  The total number of homes currently for sale is 71.  23 homes have either sold or are under contract this month. The average price of a single family home for sale in Pella is $175,424, homes were on the market for an average of 154 days.
Pella is a community that has it all - cultural heritage, business opportunities, and recreational abundance. Whether you want to learn about relocating to Pella, or just want to experience 'A touch of Holland,' you are sure to find plenty of things to admire … (0 comments)

real estate: Easy Conversation Starters for Networking - 12/01/08 02:38 AM
Most of us in the real estate business are people persons, you have to be to choose a career in sales. However with that said, I have my moments when I'm at a party or working with a new client and the conversation seems strained.
 I have been working with a business coach this past year, David Bush founder of eLIFE PLAN.  One of the many lessons David has taught me is the art of making conversation easy and turning it into a networking opportunity.
It is called the FORD principal many of you probably already now and use it on a daily basis.  Four things to ask your clients … (22 comments)

real estate: Networking in your Community by Christmas Shopping Local - 11/29/08 02:42 AM
I was raised in the 70's in a small town in Iowa, my parents owned and operated the local advertiser.  My father drilled into our family the importance of shopping local, patronizing the businesses that supported our community.
Today, I still live in the same town and am raising my family.
In 2004 when I got my real estate license those words came full circle for me.  I thought I had just been supporting my community, it never dawned on me that in fact I had been networking for over 40 years.  The business owners supported me by sending referrals.  I made … (8 comments)

 

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