Cedar Rapids Real Estate Blog

Are you getting ready to buy or sell Cedar Rapids Real Estate?  I would imagine that you are in the very near future.  After all, that's why you're visiting my website and reading this blog! One of my biggest PET PEEVES as a REALTOR when I started 3 years ago, was that no one (Realtors/Brokerages) educated buyers or ...

Are you looking to buy real estate in Cedar Rapids or surrounding areas in the next few months?  Are you a first time home buyer?  Are you relocating to this area, looking to buy your first home?  If so, I've got great news for you.  It's never been a better time to buy Cedar Rapids real estate.   We all ...

I will never forget the week I moved to Austin, Texas from my hometown of Cedar Rapids.  I felt so alone, and lost in a city that would later become like a second home to my family.  Being a former elementary school teacher, I am an information gatherer.  Any and all information about new and foreign places enables me and gives me ...

Owning a home is the American dream and it should not be denied to anyone who wants to be part of this dream.  However, owning versus renting comes with a certain level of financial responsibility that rewards the owner with one of the greatest investments still not taken by the IRS.  One of the items a lender looks at is debt 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 ...