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2011
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Is a short sale right for you? The answer can absolutely be yes! Depending on the circumstances, it may be the best option to avoid the ramifications of a foreclosure. Most homeowners do not know what a short sale is and in my area, they are becoming more common. I recently listed a home where ...
11/22/2011
Just listed today! Priced to sell at $139,000, this sharp ranch in the Marion school district is sure to please! Oversized and insulated 2 car garage, dead end street, and newly privacy fenced yard! There is newer carpet, updated kitchen appliances, updated baths, new vinyl windows, and lower ...
11/18/2011
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Coral does a great job illustrating what homebuyers are thinking when your home has been on the market for more than the average. Positioning your home in the market initially with staging and the right price is the only way to get the best outcome. Chasing the market down with several price redu...
11/17/2011
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I must have missed the memo. You know the one where the real estate agent is now lower than scum, fast talkers, and should not be trusted. What a climate we are in. Even in my area, which does not have more than 1% of the market in short sale and foreclosure, there is distrust in the air. Mayb...
11/15/2011
New Listing at 1374 Wild Turkey Court NE Swisher, Iowa 52338 Priced at $315,000! MLS#1107636 Beautiful wooded cul-de-sac 1.72 acre lot convenient to both Cedar Rapids and Iowa City in the Corridor. Breeze in through the front door where you will see the beautiful mosaic tile and granite entry...
11/09/2011
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This blog is one that is a must read for buyers and sellers. We are the professionals, you hire us to advise you. When you do not take our recommendations, we are held harmless from the issues that may occur. We have been there, we have seen most of it, and as Ashley says, " we have taken the bu...
11/08/2011
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Today is the perfect day to start up the fireplace and sit with some coffee or hot cocoa. But wait....there are a few things that you need to check out before you start the fire or flip that switch! If you have a GAS fireplace: 1. Very simply, you will need to walk outside and make sure that ...
11/02/2011
Now is the time to start thinking about what needs to be done to get your home on the market in the Spring! This blog is full of great information and well worth the read. Keep smiling! KarenStart Preparing Your Home NOW If You Plan To Sell NEXT Year! We had our first hard frost last night. The ...
11/02/2011