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2011
It is frustrating sometimes to be a buyer. I get that...there are so many sites out there that are ridiculously outdated. For example I had a buyer client that sent me 20 homes that they were interested in viewing. Problem was....all of them but 2, meaning 18 of them, were already SOLD, not ju...
01/11/2011
This question comes up once in a while from buyers...usually because online the remarks specifically state that it is an estate property, sold as is and with no disclosures. An estate property is one where the owner of the property is deceased and there is an executor or a power of attorney that ...
01/10/2011
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This is an early question that comes up during the initial home buyer consultation. The out of pocket cost for buyers to make an offer on the house is important particularly with first time home buyers. Earnest Money is also known as good faith money to show the seller that a buyer is "earnest"...
01/09/2011
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1300 Brockman Avenue Marion, Iowa 52302 $129,900 This home could be yours! See all the interior photos at www.KarenFeltman.com and schedule your private showing today! MOVE RIGHT IN TO THIS TURN KEY RANCH IN MARION! THE SELLER HAS MADE THOUGHTFUL UPDATES AND IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. THE ROO...
01/08/2011
Questions about inspections usually come up during the initial buyer consultation as one of the costs of purchasing a home. It also comes up when a buyer is looking at a specific house that may require additional inspections due to a well or septic system. Inspections will also come up with the...
01/07/2011
I had this question today from a buyer that called me about a home that they viewed on Realtor.com. They had been visiting open houses and calling on signs all over town and every time, the listing agent just popped over there and SHOWED THEM THE HOUSE! This apparently happens a lot more than I...
01/06/2011
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I received an email this morning from one of my buyer clients: Hi Karen, In some of the listings that I get there is a position called Taxable Value, which sometimes has a number, and sometimes it doesn't. Also, it is usually more than the List Price. What is that Taxable Value? This is a great ...
01/06/2011
This is another one of those frequently asked questions from buyers. Whether I meet you in line getting groceries, at an open house, or if you stop by and request information about a listing on my website, I will ask you to schedule your home buyer consultation. This is the first step in the hom...
01/05/2011
This is the most frequently asked question that I get from buyers, especially first time home buyers in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. Closing costs are addressed three different times when I represent a buyer. 1. We discuss closing costs in the initial buyer consultation. This is part of the dow...
01/04/2011
This is the most frequently asked question that I get from buyers, especially first time home buyers in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. Closing costs are addressed three different times when I represent a buyer. 1. We discuss closing costs in the initial buyer consultation. This is part of the dow...
01/04/2011
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Karen Feltman
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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!