What does Aborption Rate mean? How will knowing the Absorption Rate help sell your home in the Iowa City area? Real Estate Professionals throw around a lot of terms that don’t mean a lot to sellers. Absorption Rate is one of them. The Absorption Rate is a calculation that tells us how long it will take […]
Bottom Line – 3 Good Reasons to Work with a Buyer’s Agent
Why would you hire a buyer’s agent to help you buy a house in Iowa City? Apart from the fact that Buyer Representation is FREE that is. Recently I wrote a post about what you should expect from a buyer’s agent. It’s a very long post and since you probably don’t have all day I thought […]
Top 3 Home Improvements That Get Noticed by Buyers in Iowa City
Even if you’re not thinking of listing your home in the Iowa City area right now, it’s a good idea to stay on top of what buyers want in a house so when it comes time to sell you’re ahead of the curve. Below are the top 3 home improvements that are likely to get […]
What Does Contingent Mean? Can I Still View a Contingent Property?
When a home is marked as contingent on the Iowa City MLS it means it has an accepted offer. Listings don’t get removed from the public MLS until they’re Sale Pending, so of course the assumption is that since they’re still being advertised online they’re available for showings. Technically that may be right, but usually […]
Buying a Home in Iowa City – The Benefits of Working with a Buyer’s Agent
Where do you start when you’re ready to buy a home in Iowa City? You start by finding yourself a good buyer’s agent to work with. If that sounds counter intuitive, think of it this way. Home Sellers call an agent right away when they have a home to sell in Iowa City. They know they […]
Iowa City – A Great Place to Live for Everyone!
In July 2012 Iowa City made it to #2 on the Best Cities for Successful Aging List. Iowa City routinely makes it onto lists promoting the best places to live. You might think of Iowa City as a college town and be surprised at the idea that it’s also a place that offers so much […]