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According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) the Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI) jumped 7.4% to 93.4 from July to August this year that is 8.8% higher than August 2007.  The PHSI is based on the number contracts signed within that given month.             Lawrence Yun, NAR ...

Houses are like spouses --- some grow on you over time, some strike your heart like a thunderbolt. But true love is true love, so don't worry about how it happens. Look at available homes with open eyes and an open mind, and evaluate each one as thoroughly as possible. 1) Location, location, location. a. What's your job commute going to ...

 As the year draws to a close....I thought I would "re-blog" on the $7500 tax credit. Passed by congress is a bill that will allow any buyer that has not owned a home in the last three years (perfect for first time buyers) to claim a $7500 tax credit! How does it work? 1. You must NOT of owned a home within the past three ...

So weekly I am in clients houses answering the "age old" question.....What do I need to do to make my home sell quick and for the most money? Here are some tips that I give: 1. Minor bathroom updates/repairs will return 102%. The bathroom is the smallest room....but updates are important to a buyer today. Rid the bathroom of wall ...

You ever had the question, what are my taxes going to be on new construction?  Well Linn County has an estimator out there that will help with that and it can be found at the following link below.  You can download the excel version but be sure to update it often as rollbacks and levys change every July.  I would assume that you ...

So with the mess that the lenders got themselves into with the "mortgage boom" of years past, FHA is the new product of choice for a number of buyers. They actually fill in the gaps of where the convention financing pulled their products. So whether you are buying or selling....let me help you with the FHA loan basics. You may ask...why ...

DetailsPhoto GalleryView Rooms52228-Fairfax (Fairfax)FOR SALE $274,000 Skogman RealtyBetsy Cook Harrison Email Betsy Work: 319-366-6427 Cell: 319-431-8518More Photos(23) DSC00797 Quick Links Virtual Tour Request More Info Email Listing More Photos(23) DetailsAddress: 310 Ridge Drive Type: Residential Style: Ranch Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 ...

Disney Trip Winner Announced !Congratulations to Regis Zweigart for winning the $2,500 Disney travelvoucher!The drawing took place in the Skogman conference room on May 7th.Entries were collected from January 17, 2008 – May 1, 2008. Travel must becompleted in 12 months.Thanks to everyone who took the time to stop in and see our models ...

912 Single Family Listings Active on the Market in the Cedar Rapids Surrounding Area 510 Sale Pending Listings 566 Sold Listings Info is per CRAAR and for Cedar Rapids and surrounding communites for single family homes.   As always....if you would like more information on a certain area of town or price range...I would be happy to ...

Get Your Deed From the Recorder – It’s CheaperNational Deed Service Inc. is sending mail to Linn County residents offering to provide a certified copy of a deed for $59.50.  “A certified copy of a deed is $6 from us,” said Linn County Recorder Joan McCalmant.  People can contact the Recorder’s Office at ...