storm lake: My One Stop Website Resource for Real Estate Investing
- 01/21/09 07:23 AM
Need information fast, need a good way to explain a real estate investing term or formula? Then you have to go to this webpage, while you are there checkout all the other resources James Kimmons has listed on about.com This is the time to be investing in real estate, a lot of people are getting out, many who invested previously and didn't keep up their properties will soon have to sell. The rental market (at least in my area Storm Lake and Alta Iowa) is hot, hot, hot! I just purchased another building, this is my first in Storm Lake, it has … (1 comments)
storm lake: CRS - Certified Residential Specialists - Why it pays to find one
- 01/20/09 07:06 AM
What is a CRS - the letters stand for Certified Residential Specialists and it is a designation very few Realtors ever attain. It has been said that - University Professors have the Ph.D. Physicians have the M.D. REALTORS® have the CRS
When you see the blue, black and gold shield with the CRS initials it means your agent has earned the prestigious Certified Residential Specialist Designation- How can you tell if your real estate agent has the knowledge and experience you need?
Look for the CRS shield, only the best have it, in fact less than 4% of … (0 comments)
storm lake: Tag - You're It
- 01/19/09 02:29 AM
I was just tagged, humm, I think I'll play! 1,2,3,4,5,6 I just have to warn you I am very good at solving things :) Seven things others may not know about me: 1. I won awards for poetry 2. I can find heart valves in baby pigs long before they are born 3. I lived on Maryland's Eastern Shore where I met my wonderful husband 4. I LOVE Science and Excel spreadsheets 5. I don't believe in evolution and I love fossils 6. Both of my sons are in law enforcement 7. I plan to learn to cross country ski this … (0 comments)
storm lake: Storm Lake and Alta Iowa Housing Market Report January - July 2008
- 10/17/08 05:00 AM
Everyone is asking, how's the real estate market and without looking at the actual numbers I know we are down but not suffering in this immediate area. I was actually surprised at how much we are down not just in price but also in number of homes selling. The Iowa Association of REALTORS publishes the monthly statistics on their site. The following numbers are reported by the individual Boards of Realtors, in our instance that is is United Counties Board of Realtors.January 2008 - Median Price $52,000 down from $85,500 in 2007Number sold 13, up from 12 in 2007February 2008 - … (0 comments)
storm lake: New Storm Lake and Alta Iowa City Blog
- 10/10/08 03:46 AM
New blog featuring local Storm Lake and Alta Iowa news and information, real estate, happenings and opinions. From The Storm Lake Broker Georgia A. Weaver BS Ed, GRI, CRS If you are interested in this area mark this Active Rain blog and the city blog. We cover the local real estate market in depth, community events (including pictures), how national trends are impacting our area and lots more. http://stormlake.iowablogpage.com/ … (0 comments)
storm lake: Top 10 Ways I'm Saving Money in the Current Market
- 10/08/08 03:07 PM
The headlines are all gloom and doom, I am tired of reading them and I'm tired of seeing all the political mud slinging. I am making my own good news that will just maybe help someone else have a better day. I love helping sellers, buyers and investors but I have found ways to reduce my costs and in the process maybe improve my health and improve my business. Below are ways I am saving money in my life and in my business. Please add others you are using to get a better grasp of your budget. 1) No Chi Tea in … (11 comments)
storm lake: Another New Foreclosure in Storm Lake Iowa
- 09/24/08 08:05 AM
Location of Property: 621 IOWA STREET, Storm Lake Iowa 50588 The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Date of Sale 12/02/2008 Time of Sale 10:00 AM Place of Sale BUENA VISTA COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE 411 EXPANSION BLVD STORM LAKE IA Judgment Amount Accrued Costs Costs Interest Sheriff's Fee's $65,609.43 PLUS $1,082.00 $6,411.29 Pending Attorney Gregory Kreitner 126 WEST SECOND ST MUSCATINE, IA 52761
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storm lake: Alta Iowa's Blind Bowler has a New Home
- 09/19/08 05:27 AM
Alta, Iowa has become famous over night; the reason is 79 year old Dale Davis. Dale is blind, but man he can bowl, he bowled the first perfect game Century Lanes has ever seen - but I don't think it will be the last. Dale bowls at Century Lanes located on Main Street in Alta. Dale is a slight man, a veteran and he is legally blind. His nickname is "The Hammer" and he spends his time with his sister Thelma and his little dog. Clem LeDoux, the owner of Century Lanes, is expanding and adding 4 more lanes and Dale has … (0 comments)
storm lake: New Foreclosure Auction Property Located in Alta Iowa
- 09/19/08 04:31 AM
Interested in learning about how a foreclosure works and want to see a foreclosure auction? Well if you live in Storm Lake or Alta this one might fit the bill. The address of the property is: Location of Property: 501 BUENA VISTA STREET ALTA IOWA 51002 The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Date of Sale 11/04/2008 Time of Sale 10:00 Place of Sale BUENA VISTA COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE 411 EXPANSION BLVD STORM LAKE IA This one will probably go to the bank that has the mortgage, that bank is the First … (0 comments)
storm lake: Handscraped Solid Hardwood Flooring - Any Recommendations on Products
- 09/03/08 08:34 AM
All remodelers and everyone who has had wood flooring put in: If you read my blog, you know we sold our home in a Alta Iowa (4 miles west of Storm Lake) and bought an acreage, the main floor of the existing home will be completely gutted and redone. We are planning to put in hand scraped hardwood floors - probably 5 inch solid planks. If anyone has experience with this type of flooring please let me know if you like it, if you think one product is better than another. We have narrowed it down to products from Anderson and Homerwood. Thank … (0 comments)
storm lake: Husqvaran's Robotic Lawn Mower - Can you make one to mow 4.3A?
- 09/03/08 08:17 AM
Robotic floor sweepers, vacumers and moppers (is that a word?), now a robotic lawn mower. I love the idea, we have 4.3 acres and I hate to mow. I emailed Husqvarna and asked if they made an industrial size robotic mower, I haven't heard back yet. I am ever hopeful! Next it would be nice if someone would develop a robotic dog walker/runner, I have a 4lb chihuahua named Spike and we live in Iowa. He is a racing Chihuahua, so he likes to go really fast, I don't keep up too well but maybe a robot dog walker ....... who knows … (4 comments)
storm lake: Storm Lake Iowa 360 Tour - A Great Place to Live
- 09/03/08 04:46 AM
Thinking of visiting or moving to Storm Lake Iowa; check out the virtual tour of the town by clicking on the title of this blog. The site is a really cool tool for anyone looking for something in Storm Lake, Iowa. Check out the downtown, eateries, shops, stores, lake, AWAYSIS project, city buildings and a lot more. See if you can find me, I'm located at 106 W Railtroad Street in Storm Lake. This site can also be used to plan a home finding trip, decide what area you think you would like to live in and check it out … (0 comments)
storm lake: Can you say SOLD - I think I may need therapy
- 08/13/08 09:21 AM
Yes, Our home is entering the end stretch and should close in less than 30 days. I have not been the ideal client, I have been moody, particular, not very negotiable, and quite sad. I tell my clients they have to get to where "this is not your HOME anymore, it is just a property. Hum, I didn't adjust to that idea too good or fast. I think I am getting there, but I relapse occasionally and have to go to DQ to comfort myself with a Blizzard. At this rate I could weigh 200 pounds before we are able to get our … (4 comments)
storm lake: New Listing in Alta, Iowa - 410 Buena Vista
- 08/13/08 08:58 AM
Nicely remodeled older home, new kitchen with tile and oak, new bath with laundry on main. Great open front porch for that morning cup of coffee or for enjoying some lemonade with friends. Come by and take a look at this home, new siding so exterior upkeep is at a minimum and taxes are low, low, low. Patio in back, nice yard and a single car over-sized garage finish out this property. Call Georgia at 712-574-5426 to see this home.
At this price it is a great investment property too!
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storm lake: First Time Home Buyer Grant Available - $5000
- 07/18/08 03:49 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 would love to help you find your first home. We have a lot of properties to choose from in Storm Lake, Alta, Early and Aurelia. To view them go to the Storm Lake mls site - www.Stormlakemls.com and put in the criteria of the home you are looking for or come in … (1 comments)
storm lake: New Listings - 420 Otsego, Storm Lake - Nearly 2000 sqft and a Media Suite
- 04/28/08 04:49 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 stay - stove, frig, dishwasher, washer and dryer
Den - hardwood floors and built in shelving Formal Dining room Bedroom 1 - check out the shine on those great hardwood floors, this room also has a 3/4 bath View from the dining room into the living-room
Bedroom 2, walk-in closet … (1 comments)
storm lake: Storm Lake Iowa Chamber of Commerce Info
- 03/11/08 02:43 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 park (king's Pointe), the water park, housing, government offices and officials, etc.......... Some of the most recent news in our area has included a large furniture and flooring company coming to town, the reinstatement of the land purchase option by the ethanol plant looking at the possibilities of building a plant between … (0 comments)
storm lake: 10 Ways to Lose Your Home - Major Mistakes Home Buyers Make
- 03/11/08 02:26 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 for your first home. Elizabeth also has great info on 1st time home buyers. This is a scary time for many 1st time home buyers with all the gloom and doom portrayed by the media. If you are thinking of buying your first home, get a great advocate on your … (2 comments)
storm lake: New Listing - Nearly an Acre in town and a Ranch to boot!
- 01/18/08 06:11 AM
This home is truly exceptional, it has a very large lot with a fenced back yard that has a summer house for entertaining. The main house has an office, right next to a beautiful outside entertaining area. New windows, heating, ac, roof, sidewalk, fireplace and jacuzzi tub and a lot more. Take a look at the pictures and give me a call ASAP, I expect this to sell within the month. Office or Garage Entry Huge Fenced Backyard Close up of Awesome Fireplace Summer house Entertaining! Sunken Living room - lots of windows This one will sell in record time - don't wait call me today to … (0 comments)
As you can see I love photography, I am learning how to work with a new program that lets me do all kinds of things with photos. The pictures above are: 2 local churches and 2 homes. Next week I will have a new Picase Album with more winter pictures of the local area so check back. We have some very unusual homes and buildings in our area. Stop by kick back, grab a cup of coffee and enjoy the photography! … (4 comments)
Storm Lake Iowa homes for sale, Storm Lake Lake homes for sale, Custom Home Construction, Modular Construction and Real Estate Investing services. Weaver Realtors is located in North West Iowa, Storm Lake IA area. We show and sell all properties listed for sale on the StormLakeMLS.com, for sale by owners, in Storm Lake, Lakeside, ALta, Newell, Schaller, Early, Rembrandt, Aurelia, and we build All American Modular homes in 3 counties - Buena Vista, Cherokee, and Clay County.
Need information fast, need a good way to explain a real estate investing term or formula? Then you have to go to this webpage, while you are there checkout all the other resources James Kimmons has listed on about.com
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