Cedar Rapids Real Estate Blog

Entering my 3rd year in Real Estate after teaching for 12 years, I've learned one thing.  If you believe in something strong enough, spread that news to as many people as possible.  Then follow through with direct action and the results will follow.  Entering my 3rd year, I've sold my listings for 102.3% of the asking ...

Once a year, I like to blog about me.  This is the only time that this blog will be all about me, but I think it's important to know who you are working with, especially when it comes to one of the largest transactions you will ever undertake in your life.  If you want to cut to the chase and miss a great article, you can go to ...

If you are thinking about listing your house or buying a house in the spring, there are some things you can do now to prepare for that time when you are ready to commit to the sale of or purchase of a new house.  Here are some helpful hints to prepare sellers and buyers. SellersWhat could you do to your house between now and spring time to ...

I guess Realtors will say anything right to get you to work with them.  They'll say, "Interest rates are at an all time low, better lock in your rate now and buy that home."   Or, you might hear the opposite; "Interest rates are on the rise." (As you see the Realtor's hand gesture upwards towards the ...

Have you ever thought about selling your house on your own.  I mean, why should you need the services of a trained, professional real estate agent who is licensed and held to a strict code of ethics to sell your house.  Heck, you say, " I can do this by myself, I don't need no stinkin' Realtor."  There is a ...