When will housing prices go down?
But first...who remembers the episode of "Everybody Loves Raymond" about the luggage on the staircase? Ray and Debra had gone to...
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Katey Farrell
- Nov 8
Staging To Sell
It's Katey here popping in to share some knowledge as the busier months of real estate settle down. This tip is for the sellers. Winter...
Kari Stone
- Oct 25
Creating Generational Wealth With Real Estate
Hi there, it's Kari here with my first blog post on our new website! The topic of this post is near and dear to me and I thought it would...
Sara Hopkins
- Oct 13
Do you have to disclose if your house is haunted?
Every year, especially around Halloween, I get hit with a recurring question: "Do you have to disclose if your house is haunted?" The...
Sara Hopkins
- Jul 1
Could a USDA loan be for you?
As the housing prices have increased the ability for buyers to get into an affordable home has become a challenge. Could a USDA loan be...
Sara Hopkins
- Jun 22
Do You Qualify for One of Iowa’s New Tax Exemptions?
There is a new tax exemption for Iowans 65 years or older. Iowa seniors have until July 1 to apply for a new property tax exemption that...
Sara Hopkins
- May 2
$30,000 Down Payment Assistant for Eligible Polk County Homebuyers
Good news for aspiring homebuyers in Polk County! 🎉 The Polk County Down Payment Assistance program is now available for households...
Sara Hopkins
- Apr 19
What’s on the Horizon? Lower Housing Prices or Patient Buyers?
Anything to take advantage of the low rates has simmered. Now buyers are waiting to see what is going to happen next. The media has...
Sara Hopkins
- Apr 10
5 Secrets No One Tells You About Buying A Home
Preparing to buy a home is very exciting! Trust me, I will be your number one fan rooting for you. But there are a few things to keep in...
Sara Hopkins
- Mar 30
Protesting Your Property Tax Assessment How To
So, you received your property tax assessment in the mail and you your first thought is “woah, this can’t be right. My house is not worth...
Sara Hopkins
- Mar 6
What Does An Increase in Assessed Value Mean For You? (spoiler alert..its not as bad as you think!)
You may have seen the billboards around town, taxes are DUE. Each September and March your property taxes are due on your home. If you...
Sara Hopkins
- Oct 21, 2022
Wondering if You Should Buy a Home?
Research shows that homeowners not only build wealth simply by owning the home they live in, but they also feel higher levels of joy as a...
Sara Hopkins
- Oct 4, 2022
Nothing is Permanent- Market Changes
Market changes are happening. For the first time in over two years the market is peaking and we are seeing things return to a more...
Sara Hopkins
- Aug 24, 2022
What’s An Abstract?
Selling property in the state of Iowa?? You need to know that we are an abstract state. This is a full and complete documentation of...
Sara Hopkins
- Aug 11, 2022
Top Pinterest Worthy Moving Tips
Need some moving tips? Save this post for PINTEREST WORTHY HACKS for a smooth move ⬇️ 1. While clothes are still hanging, rubber band...
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