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We all love the holidays.  A time for festivities and celebrating.  And nothing contributes more to the ambiance than some good ole fashioned holiday decorating. But wait!  Before you do anything and before you actually begin your holiday decorating, you must put safety first! Here are a few hol...
12/05/2012
    This is the time of year where family and friends get together to eat, celebrate and embrace the things that we are thankful for.  Each family has its own traditions.  Most will have a big meal of turkey, mashed potatoes and stuffing.  For some the celebrations will include card games, footba...
11/21/2012
  If you have ever wondered "when is the best time of year to buy a home",  the answer is quite simply - The Winter!  Why?  Because this is the slowest time for home sales.  And this can be a savvy bargain hunters dream. Here are a few reasons why you will want to buy a home during the winter. 1....
11/16/2012
  While the weather outside hasn't been too frightful yet this fall, we are starting to notice more of the cooler weather moving in.  Now might be the time to consider adding a little extra insulation to your home.   Installing new insulation on an existing home may be a bit more than the average...
10/18/2012
  If you are considering buying a home, then you have probably been pondering the age old question "should I buy a new home or an existing home"?  This is a decision that everyone who is looking for a home must make.   There is no right or wrong answer and the best way to determine what is right ...
10/09/2012
  If you are getting ready to buy a home, then you are going to be looking for a reputable lender.  However, many people get taken by unscrupulous lenders every day.   It is extremely important that you are aware of the signs of a bad loan so that you are not taken advantage of.     The Federal ...
09/02/2012
  You have finally found the house of your dreams and you can't wait to close and get moved into your new home.  So you definitely want everything to go as smoothly as possible with the sale of your current home.  Here are a few things you can do to make sure that you help avoid any possible dela...
07/19/2012
  A few months ago I talked about some outdoor changes to boost that curb appeal of your home.  Now that you’ve got them into the home, let’s talk about some things you can do to make the inside of your home more appealing to buyers. Clean that house.   Make sure to there aren’t any dirty dishes ...
06/25/2012
  In Iowa the assessments (except for Agriculture) are based on Market Value see Iowa Reference: Iowa Code 441.21 , Actual, assessed and taxable value the property should be assessed near the likely selling price.  The assessed value is what would be protested not the tax payment and the protest ...
04/25/2012
  Buying a new home is a very exciting time.  There are many things to do and to get done and many things to remember.  Sometimes you can hardly wait until the seller moves out so that you can have the house all to yourself.  But wait just a minute -I would be willing to bet that the seller has l...
03/18/2012
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