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2011
Let's just start by saying that people LOVE their pets. They love them as they love their children. They are important to you and you want to protect them from harm or needless anxiety. When you are putting your home on the market for sale, we need to have a discussion about your little dog. Y...
02/16/2011
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I think that it is great that Iowa can be such a great place for cultural and theatrical entertainment. This coming weekend, there are some fabulous options in our area. Friday February 18th: The first is Ladysmith Black Mambazo who is performing at the Riverside Casino as part of the Hancher ...
02/15/2011
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Did Cupid Miss His Mark? Funny story....just happened to coincide with Valentine's Day yesterday... Mr. Seller has relocated across the country. His home hit the market at what seemed to be the worst time of the year, right before Halloween and long after the school year had started. But it ha...
02/15/2011
Here come the monster trucks, just in time for that Valentine's present for that extremely difficult to please sweetheart of yours! Or just some loud fun for the entire family. Tickets on sale for the shows on February 11th and 12th at the US Cellular Center here in Cedar Rapids. Ticket prices...
02/09/2011
Once you have selected me as your agent of choice to represent your home on the market, it is time for your homework. Remember in the initial home selling consultation, we discussed that your home price was going to fall within a range? The price would be depending on your willingness to do the...
02/08/2011
Not to be confused with a CMA, a home seller consultation is more about the marketing plan of your home. First, we will sit down and discuss: 1. Why you want to sell your home 2. Where you are planning to go 3. Your financial ability to sell 4. Your timeframe for selling 5. Your improvements and...
02/08/2011
Especially for sellers that are doing this for the first time, they are researching all that they can to try to figure out where to start. After all, this is your largest asset. You may have purchased at the height of the market a few years ago with 100% financing, or maybe you came into a fina...
02/08/2011
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I can honestly say that in every part of the Cedar Rapids area, there is a grocery store, a restaurant, a park, a school, a walking trail, shopping...all within a hop, skip and a jump from any home that you see! I was out with a new relocating family over the weekend and as I drove through the a...
02/07/2011
The final inspection is one of the most important contingencies of the purchase agreement for the buyers. This is what assures the buyer that the house is in the same, or better, condition as it was upon the date of the offer. The final inspection is your opportunity to view the home after the ...
02/06/2011
Prior to listing a home, I give my sellers a checklist of how showings will be handled. We will discuss the person that should be called for access along with all the numbers where they can be reached, we will create a plan of how we are going to prepare for showings, and we will determine how m...
02/06/2011
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Whether you are relocating from another state or you are moving within the market area, there is always some adjustments to be made! My focus is on the well-being and safety of your family. A house is very important, but making the Cedar Rapids area your home takes a little more effort. My clients call me long after the closing for advice on a veternarian for their new puppy or the best daycares in the area. Meeting new people is always fun for me and I love my job! Call me if you would like to know what your home is worth in the current market or if you think that you might want to move up to another home somewhere else. We will miss you, but I will happy to get you on your way to your next adventure as quickly as possible!