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2017
Buyer's Corner: Why Is that Listing Still Online if it is SOLD? "Hello, this Karen with Lepic-Kroeger. How can I help you?"Buyer: "There is a home that I found online that I would like to see. It is at 123 Main Street.""Okay. Let me look up that property....oh. It is under contract according...
03/30/2017
Whether you are in Charlotte or in the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Corridor, it IS a seller's market. And it is tough for buyers out there in certain neighborhoods and price points. Decisions need to be made quickly or other buyers will beat you to it! This happened to my buyers yesterday. The hous...
03/29/2017
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I have seen a few annoyed "would be" cash buyers stating they are OFFENDED that all these real estate agents just want to see their proof of funds. OFFENDED? Really?!?!? As though a stranger's word is enough to put them in the car and show them homes? Sorry, but no. As a listing agent I would b...
03/21/2017
Buyers: Don't Wait for the Photos to See the House! In a seller's market, there are fewer listings to choose from and the good ones sell before the pictures are added. So you cannot sit back and keep clicking and waiting for the pictures as a buyer or you will miss out on the best listings! I h...
03/16/2017
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In conducting years of buyer interviews, I am never surprised to hear that would be home buyers are looking for a home for their pets too. Sometimes, they don't have a pet currently, but they aspire to have one....someday. Some of the things to consider: For an aging pet, the number of stairs...
03/15/2017
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Buyer Beware: What are Driveway Easements? A week ago, my buyers found a home that they really liked and they wanted to write an offer. It was a new listing and I had the listing agent email me the property disclosure. On the first page, there it was, the driveway easement. In walking around t...
03/14/2017
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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!