Green is all the rage, I remember growing up in the 70's and 80's and some of the cool things that were coming out then. This list has a lot of diverse items and items for all areas of the states. The list has only the top 10 but there are a lot more . Check it out at http://www.hgtvpro.com/hpro/
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12/30/2009
Want to invest in real estate, but strapped for cash? Read this article by James Kimmons He is a master of explaining the process and exit strategy. This is a very viable option especially today with so many properties in trouble. As a real estate investor I have personally used this option and l
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12/23/2009
FHA and Tighter Lending Standards Could Negatively Impact the Storm Lake, Iowa Real Estate Market 12/11/2009 The FHA is looking into changing some of its lending standards for FHA backed loans in an effort to reduce the number of defaults and limit the risk to the FHA portfolia. Some of these ch
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12/15/2009
12/11/2009 FHA and Tighter Lending Standards Could Negatively Impact The Storm Lake Iowa Real Estate Market The FHA is looking into changing some of its lending standards for FHA backed loans in an effort to reduce the number of defaults and limit the risk to the FHA portfolia. Some of these c
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12/11/2009
Joan Ballantyne Congratulations on Receiving the L. Martin Lee Political Involvement Award According to the IOWA REALTOR BENCHMARK, Joan Ballantyne was awarded the L. Martin Political Involvement Award at the Convention by L. Martin Lee himself. The article mentions Joan's extensive service to t
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12/08/2009
12/7/09 Storm Lake and Alta Homes For Sale! Market Snapshot - Year To Date Single Family Residential in Storm Lake and Alta Iowa - 50588 and 51002 Total Available - 266 Sold - 159 Active - 107 Days on Market (DOM) - time from first listed until closed and %L/SP (Percentage of Listing
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12/07/2009
I just saw the NAR Home Buyers Profile - WOW I am amazed how much the country is alike. Average income across the nation for home buyers is between $67,700 and $79,500 Average miles between new and old home - all under 15, between 10 and 13 miles. That makes a lot of sense in how we should market
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12/01/2009
Closing complete, I went to the closing (my Buyers), we usually hold closings in the bank or an attorney's office and here only the Realtor who has the listing attends. I don't get that? I didn't stop representing my clients when the appraisal was complete, I don't see my duties finished until we
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11/23/2009
Busy week scheduled - This morning by 10:00 Return weekend calls, follow-up on listings scheduled for this week, check on additional signage delivery, contact our banker, review new printing site (recommendation from a good freind from church), begin addressing Christmas cards to A and B client l
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11/23/2009
The new office is located in a small town just west of Storm Lake Iowa, the town of Alta. I am in the office today, good traffic so far, new store opened in the building next to mine and it is drawing a lot of people. Many are stopping in or at least reading the sign. My tasks today:Follow-up wit
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11/21/2009