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2014
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Losing Your Dream Home Really Stinks! We have all been there. You look at dozens of homes, and finally, you find it..."the one"...that one house that checks every box on your list. Sometimes it is at the top of the price range. And it is usually the house that just came on the market. No matte...
01/28/2014
Make Sure Fluffy and Sam are Welcome BEFORE You Buy That Condo! I received an email today through the company website about a condo that is for sale in Cedar Rapids. The prospective buyer wanted more information about the condo, specifically information not seen online. I sent an email includin...
01/28/2014
Would You Want to Complete this Dream Home in Wellman, Iowa? 1506 WE 1st Avenue Wellman, Iowa 52356 $200,000 Great potential to finish this custom home in the heart of Wellman. This newly constructed home is at the framing stage. This home features over 2200 sq ft on the main level as well as o...
01/28/2014
Better than Renting, Make This Condo Your New Home in 2014! 4611 First Avenue SW #11 Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404 Listed at $73,500! Sharp and clean 3rd level condo with vaulted ceilings and no one above you! Freshly painted in neutral tones, new carpet throughout! Spacious master bedroom...
01/28/2014
Relocation Sellers Don't Sign Any Offers! The biggest rule in the real estate business might be the job of the agents to get the contract in writing. Unfortunately, homeowners that are part of a relocation package do not sign any documents. There are able to negotiate only verbally with buyers ...
01/27/2014
Sellers: I Must Present All Offers. Even When You are Sale Pending I am speaking about the state of Iowa here. All offers must be written, so no verbal offers or contracts because they are not enforceable. No matter how ridiculous the offer may be, I may know with every part of me that you wi...
01/25/2014
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This month, as a community in Active Rain, we were challenged to highlight what we felt were the biggest home seller mistakes. I was tickled pink to see that one of my posts this month was featured in this community post. All 10 of these articles are great, especially #9 (that one is mine!). I...
01/24/2014
If a Townhome Could Talk, What Would it Say to the Buyers? 2 BR, 1.5 BA Townhome Seeks New Owner, Preferably Young Professional Sounds a bit like a personals ad, doesn't it? Because isn't that what ad copy does? It makes people want to call. So here goes from the townhome's prospective of wha...
01/24/2014
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How I Bought My First Stove It was a first time homebuyer. She purchased a home from me my first year in the business. It was a very inexpensive home, no basement, about 700 sq ft, but it was perfect for one person. It had been vacant for awhile. The buyer could not afford to pay for a home ...
01/24/2014
This week, Nathan Seyfer gives us relevant information about where we can obtain an acccurage credit report. After the Target breach, thousands were affected and many more may have been affected and don't know it yet. In effect, we have all become, well, for lack of a better term "targets" for ...
01/23/2014
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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!