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About Iowa
Removing Eastern Red Cedars From Your Property - Dec 05 11:39 PM
Eastern Red Cedars (ERC) can devastate your pasture and completely take over beautiful hillsides that were once covered with native prairie grasses and forbes. If you own an acreage or land in the Loess Hills you know clearning the invasive Eastern Red Cedar from your property can be a laborious job but a necessity. The tree is listed as an invasive species in the Loess Hillsand a danger to the hills themselves. Eastern Red Cedars can ...
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Iowa Caucuses - Election 2008! - Jan 03 07:19 AM
I'm sure you've all seen the national news about the Iowa Caucuses. We've been right in the thick of things here in Davenport, Iowa! Examples:
DAVENPORT, Iowa - Sen. John McCain returned to Iowa on Wednesday to launch a last-minute campaign blitz before tonight's presidential caucuses, buoyed by a new national poll that has him leading the Republican field. (Story from The Arizona Republic)
It was a conciliatory Obama, as well, who trekked east to west from Davenport ...
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Sick and Tired of the News! - Jan 10 11:02 AM
How many of you are sick of hearing about the depressed real estate market? The real estate market is to blame for everything from the slowing retail market to the recession. If we didn't hear about the housing market with every news cast the public could move on. So many people believe every word they hear on the evening news. They make people afraid to move forward with their life. The fear is the housing prices may lower further ...
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Can Iowa Winters Be Fun? - Feb 24 04:20 PM
Over a year ago I did a post about how You Might Be A Real Estate Agent... based upon Jeff Foxworthy's humorous look at life and how it may pertain to our profession.
Iowa Winters are well known for being, um, interesting to say the least! When I wrote Davenport Iowa Gets Another 2.7"!, it was my attempt at showing the rest of America another glimpse of what winter is like in Iowa.
When I wrote Iowa gets hit again...this time it's ...
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Midwest Farmland Exchanges: Cause of High Land Values or Merely Effect? - Jan 21 04:14 PM
Are Farmland Exchanges occurring in the Midwest in states such as Iowa the cause of high land values or merely an effect? The answer depends upon who you ask, but my personal opinion is that high Midwest farmland values are a lot more likely the result of the increased need for corn to be used in the production of ethanol than land owners using Section 1031 exchanges to increase their holdings. Corn prices have languished around ...
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Help me welcome a Newbie to Active Rain - Apr 04 10:08 AM
Hi everyone, I wanted to introduce a newbie to Active Rain, he got started off right and got his first post out there. And I'm sure, knowing the Active Rain people like I do that we're going to help him feel more than welcomed here.
His Name is Scott Hand and is with Integrity Home Inspections out of Des Moines and is the owner of the company. Every inspection will be done by him and by high ...
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My Brokerage Change is Official - Feb 02 03:51 PM
As of February 1st I am no longer affiliated with my former brokerage and have now joined Cramer Realty Inc. serving the west side of Iowa and all of Southern Iowa as a real estate salesperson and auctioneer. I will continue to serve the rural community selling farm land, hunting land and acreages. As the owner of Loess Hills Acreages and a member of the Land And Game Team I focus my entire attention on all things ...
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It's getting cold out. Time to get ready for a new season of Ice fishing here in Iowa. - Nov 30 10:44 AM
Coming from California you don't hear much about Ice Fishing. Since living in Iowa I hear the conversation of going out ice fishing often during the winter months. I love to fish but have never gone Ice fishing. I do not know if I am that hard core of a fisherman. It's not really the cold that bothers me, it's the thought of being out on the ice. Sitting there hoping the ice is thick enough ...
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The Farm Bill - The Latest News Regarding Section 1031 - Jan 11 07:25 PM
As part of a continuing effort to keep you up to date on the implications that the Farm Bill currently being considered in Washington, DC. may have on Section 1031 tax-deferred exchanges, here's the latest: As you know if you have read my two previous blogs on this subject (the original and the update), the Farm Bill passed through the Senate in mid-December 2007 with one very important subsection (Section 12504) that would redefine the ...
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Why investing in one rental per year is the right pace for many... - Jun 18 09:06 AM
From Chris Lengquist's blog - he makes the case that REALTORS can build a good investment portfolio by investing in one property per year. All that follows basically supports this advice, so if you're in a hurry you can skip this blog entry. :^)
In our Two Rivers REIA we spend a lot of time making sure investors know that running real estate investments is actually a business. For some agents, they simply do not want the distraction nor can they ...
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Iowa Market Reports
Iowa Market Report For June! - Jun 03 08:00 AM
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Iowa Market Report For October! - Oct 10 07:46 AM
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Iowa Farmland Sees Its Greatest Increase in Value Since 1976 - Dec 19 05:22 PM
According to the Des Moines Register, Iowa farmland prices set a record this year for the fifth year in a row. The average price of farmland in Iowa is now $3,908 per acre. This is based upon an annual survey conducted and released by the Iowa State University Extension. Here’s the big news - $3,908 per acre is a 22% increase over last year’s average, which is the largest one-year increase since 1976. Pretty sweet ROI, ...
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Are You "Certified" to Sell HUD Foreclosure Properties? And, If Not, Why Not? - Apr 18 04:03 PM
Most, if not all, REALTORS are aware of the fact that both home buyers and investors can often find great house bargains in the HUD (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) foreclosure market.
Often times these homes will sell for anywhere from 60% to 85% of "AS-IS" market value, allowing both first time home-buyers and investors the opportunity to purchase the size, type and quality of a home that they could not afford in the traditional buyer's market.
We all ...
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Updated Eastern Iowa Market Report - May 03 06:27 AM
Number of sales went from 921 down to 600. That's a 35% decrease in activity.
Average list went up from $155,026 to $161,033. That's a 4% increase.
Average sold price went up from $150,794 to $156,927. That's a 4% increase as well.
The average list to sale percentage barely changed from 97.27% to 97.45%.
The average days on market barely changed from 63 days to 65 days.
What does this all this information really telling us about the current market? It ...
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Iowa Market Report For February! - Feb 01 06:21 AM
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It looks like we're turning the corner! This is a great time to buy a home!
For more information on what this recent market information from the Quad Cities means to you please call:
LUCKY LANG, QUAD-CITIES FAVORITE REALTOR®
Lucky Lang, Realtor ® Licensed in Iowa & Illinois
Mel Foster Co., Inc., 3211 E. 35th Street Ct., Davenport, IA 52807-2585
Cell: (563) 676-9031 Office: (563) 823-2213 Fax: (563) 459-6720 Toll Free: (800) 791-8132 Ext. 2213
LuckyLang.com
Don't let this ...
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Homes Sold & Activity in Des Moines, Iowa: 1/1/08 through 1/7/08 - Jan 12 11:53 PM
A weekly update of Homes for Sale and Homes Sold in Des Moines, Iowa.by: Brian Wentz, Realtor
The year got off to a strong start in 2008! Interest rates remain low (around 5.5% or better) and buyers seem to be returning to the market in good numbers.
The first week of activity in the Des Moines Real Estate market resulted in 337 new listings, 113 homes that received offers, 121 closed sales. 256 homes expired unsold during the ...
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Eastern Iowa Market Report - Apr 18 04:38 AM
Below are the statistics for all residential real estate activity in the Iowa Quad City market for this year.
The market is picking up and values are stabilizing.
Lucky Lang
qcfsbr.com
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Iowa Market Report For April! - Apr 19 12:53 PM
It looks like we're turning the corner! This is a great time to buy a home!
For more information on what this recent market information from the Quad Cities means to you please call:
LUCKY LANG, QUAD-CITIES FAVORITE REALTOR®
Lucky Lang, Realtor ® Licensed in Iowa & Illinois
Mel Foster Co., Inc., 3211 E. 35th Street Ct., Davenport, IA 52807-2585
Cell: (563) 676-9031 Office: (563) 823-2213 Fax: (563) 459-6720 Toll Free: (800) 791-8132 Ext. 2213
LuckyLang.com
Don't let this great real estate buying opportunity ...
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Interest Rates hitting 5.375% in Des Moines ~ Time to Re-Fi? - Jan 13 12:24 AM
Mortgage rates falling to near historic lows for Des Moines lenders.by Brian Wentz, Realtor
Cetntral Iowa Lending, our in house mortgage lender here at Burnett Realty, announced on Friday that rates were at an amazing low rate of 5.375% with around 1% origination fees.
Over the past 20 months, rates have been as high as 6.5% for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage.
Below is a chart of recent mortgage rates. As you can see, it is a ...
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Iowa News & Events
Update on the Farm Bill and Its Impact on Section 1031 - Dec 19 04:59 PM
A little over a month ago, I wrote a blog about Section 12504 of the Farm Bill that was under consideration by the Senate at the time. (You can read it here.) The focus of the blog was the general impact on Section 1031 that a particular subsection of the bill might have. The gist of the whole thing was that the proposal sought to redefine the concept of "like-kind" property, which until now has had ...
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New Miss Iowa Crowned!!! - Jun 10 12:29 PM
The new Miss Iowa 2007 was crowned on Saturday night at North Scott High School in Eldridge, Iowa.
Her name is Diana Reed, Miss Capital City, who is 23 years old and a student at the University of Iowa where she received the Highest Distinction, a 4.0, and has been the Golden Girl from 2002-2006! Diana is also a Ten Time National Show Twirl Champ, the 2004 Iowa State Fair Talent Search Champ! Her career ambition is to perform on Broadway ...
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Iowa Goes Hog Wild Over Exotic Pets!!! - Apr 18 06:21 AM
The Iowa House voted Tuesday to banning exotic animals as pets. Lions, tigers, and bears......oh my! Can you imagine that one Iowan actually has a pet alligator? Yes, this is Iowa.....not Florida. One Sioux City home actually had 30 exotic animals, including this alligator!
The Animal Rescue League has been pushing this through claiming in the past three years there have been 14 cases where wild and exotic animals (including monkeys, cougars, and yes.....lions, and tigers, and ...
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Banner Year for Real Estate Company!!! - Jan 25 08:41 PM
MEL FOSTER CO. CELEBRATES A SUCCESSFUL 2007 BUSINESS YEAR
2007 was a very good year for the Mel Foster Co. Real Estate Division, despite the continuing national headlines, radio and TV talk shows heralding the doom and gloom of the disastrous housing industry. We've grown to realize that housing is local, and Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois have maintained a positive market for real estate sales.
In fact, "revenues were up 1% over those of 2006 - which ...
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John McCain is only candidate that can beat Hillary - Dec 26 09:32 AM
I know I know, Active Rain is about real estate not politics. Well frankly, I think we've all learned that real estate is greatly affected by politics both local and national. I have decided to venture beyond market stats and pretty photos of houses.
On my local politics site Porter County Politics I have been very strong in my support for John McCain for the Presidential primaries which start in two weeks. You can head there for ...
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Radon Awareness in Des Moines, Iowa - Jan 18 10:42 AM
Radon Testing Becoming More Popular in Iowaby: Brian Wentz
January is Radon Awareness month! Not more than a few years ago no one was talking about this colorless odorless gas that seems to emit from the soil. But more and more I am receiving request from home owners and consumers who want buy a home in Des Moines, and are tuned into the issue.
The Iowa Department of public health reports that 7 out of 10 homes in Iowa ...
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IDX - universal usage of listings - Sep 20 09:42 AM
What are your experiences with the universal usage of IDX?. In our Cedar Rapids and Iowa City area market the MLS is now accessable to the public and all the major brokerage firms are now using IDX. So essentially, the public can go to one company's website and see all of the MLS listings - one stop shopping. Do clients like it and why and do agents like it and why?
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What State Is Number one for Foreclosures In 2006. - Mar 01 12:59 PM
My partner was in a closing a few day ago and the closing agent mentioned that Des Moines had the highest %
increase in the nation followed by Colarado. Searching Google new didn't give me any results. I know realty trac
provides some number on this But I really would like to find a news source for this data. Here is a link
http://www.allamericanpatriots.com/m-news+article+storyid-19529.html.
The article states that foreclosures are up 64% but does not give ...
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Valentine's Day - Singing Valentines!!! - Jan 22 03:23 PM
Chordbuster Barbershop Chorus Presents
Singing Valentines
Delivered by a BARBERSHOP QUARTET in full black tux attire
Thursday, February 14th, 2008 only
8am - 8pm
Say "I Love You" with a Singing Valentine and leave your sweetheart speechless
Quartet will serenade your special Valentine with two timeless love songs in classic four-part, a cappella harmony
Plus, single long-stemmed red rose & souvenir photo
Can be delivered at home, office, restaurant - anywhere within immediate QC area (20 mile radius)!
Proceeds benefit QC ...
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Iowa Football "News" Story - Dec 15 12:04 PM
Ferentz House Egged Last Night The Johnson County Sheriff's Office is reporting that Iowa Coach Kirk Ferentz's house was the target of some minor vandalism last night. Johnson county Sheriff's Deputies found an empty carton of eggs outside the Ferentz house early this morning. Two of the eggs had apparently hit the house... three were apparently dropped retrieving them from the carton... four were thrown clear over the house and landed in the back yard... and ...
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Iowa Listings
Home For Sale Newell, Iowa - Apr 29 01:21 PM
This is a great 2 bedroom home at: 125 Mill Street, Newell
The second floor is one large master suite with a full bath. Every couple's dream! Main floor has the kitchen, bath, living room, 1 bedroom, office area, and a large foyer. This home is located in a nice quiet area of Newell.
For details, check it out on www.stormlakemls.com under listing #12950.
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The Lee County Ridges and Valleys - Apr 26 08:15 AM
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The Lee County Bottom Ground Lot - Apr 26 08:12 AM
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The Davis County Little Big Tract - Apr 26 08:05 AM
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Jefferson County Big Buck Slammer - Apr 26 08:02 AM
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Acreage For Sale In Fonda, IA - Apr 24 04:13 PM
If you have ever thought about putting in a big garden or having a patch of sweet corn, this is the perfect place for you! The children that grew up here used to raise sweet corn and sell it by the side of the road.
This acreage has the best of both worlds! It is literally on the edge of Fonda. Across the road is a delicious little restaurant and the city swimming pool. The acreage also ...
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Home For Sale In Fonda, IA - Apr 21 10:17 AM
I have the neatest home listed for sale in Fonda. It was built by Design Homes in 2003. The lady it was built for lived in it for about a year and a half and then went to the nursing home. It's like brand new! All of the appliances are included, range, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, disposal, washer, and dryer. There are 2 bedrooms, full bath, and laundry on the main floor. The basement is full and unfinished.
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2019 West 5th Street, Davenport, Iowa 52802: HUD Acquired Foreclosure Property: On the Market Soon!! - Apr 18 07:56 PM
Davenport, Iowa Foreclosure Real Estate:
2019 West 5th Street, Davenport, Iowa 52802: HUD Acquired Foreclosure Property: On the Market Soon!!
"Call Paul" @ (563) 508-1649, to reserve your own personal tour of this home when it becomes available for purchase. Or, you can call me for information on how to purchase ANY other HUD acquired foreclosure property, or for a list of any other Bank-Owned foreclosure properties available in the Quad-City Area.
The following home will soon be available ...
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Lee County Ridges and Valleys - Apr 13 11:19 AM
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Lee County Bottom Ground Lot - Apr 13 11:16 AM
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Top Real Estate Agents & Brokers:
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Lucky Lang, Davenport, Iowa Real Estate
Mel Foster Company
Davenport, IA
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Jason Smith Iowa Acreages, Farms, Land, Hunting Land
The Land and Game Team at Cramer Realty Inc.
Council Bluffs, IA
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Christopher Smith
Traditions Real Estate
Cedar Rapids, IA
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Paul David Hiebing, REALTOR @ Grampp Realty/GMAC Real Estate: Quad-Cities
Grampp Realty/GMAC Real Estate of the Quad-Cities
Bettendorf, IA
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Matt Grohe CRS, GRI, ABR
Remax Real Estate Concepts
West Des Moines, IA
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Andrew Lietzow-MBA, e-PRO, SRES
Re/Max Real Estate Concepts
Des Moines, IA
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Des Moines Iowa Real Estate- Brian Wentz REALTOR®
Burnett Realty
Des Moines, IA
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Heather Armstrong
Iowa Realty
Cedar Rapids, IA
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Georgia A. Weaver Realtor Broker/Associate
PROMISE TEAM of Real Estate Specialists of Storm Lake, Inc
Storm Lake, IA
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Gary & Melynda Wolter
Skogman Realty
Cedar Rapids, IA
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Top Mortgage Professionals:
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Tyler Osby
Four Legacies Mortgage
West Des Moines, IA
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Jeff Harding
Skogman Mortgage Company
Cedar Rapids, IA
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Swanson Mortgage, Inc.
Swanson Mortgage, Inc.
West Des Moines, IA
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Tammy Williams
Benchmark Mortgage
Ankeny, IA
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Jamie Moen
EquiPoint Financial Network
Davenport, IA
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Amber Ernst
Valley Bank
Davenport, IA
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Jason Beard
Allied Home Mortgage Capital Corporation
Des Moines, IA
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Curt Schick
Sands Mortgage Company
Waterloo, IA
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David Vawter
open mortgage
Des Moines, IA
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Shannon Kinnamon
Dupaco Community Credit Union
Cedar Rapids, IA
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