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 ...

Okay, you and your significant other have decided to sell your house and move.  You contact a Realtor to pay your home a visit and price it for the market.  Now what?  Most home sellers do not jump up and down with joy when they hear how much the Realtor believes their house is worth.  Why is this?  One reason and one ...

As the year ends for all of us collectively, we as Realtors like to look at the trends that we have experienced over the course of the year as a tool to evaluate trends for the future.  From our collective experiences we have started to see a trend.  Instead of keeping up with the Jones, the new trend is moving down with the ...

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 ...

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 ...

This will be a short blog to provide you with the facts about a wonderful company and Realtor that work hard to provide you with A+ service and satisfaction now, during the same, and for a lifetime, after the sale.  How many Realtors vow to keep in touch with you forever after the sale or purchase of your home?  Not many, I know.  ...