What exactly is a zero lot? This is a term that I’ve only heard in Iowa. A zero lot home is a duplex style home where the owners share a wall. Each owner is sole-owner of the unit they own, including the land. This is NOT the same as a regular duplex, also available in the … Continue Reading » about Iowa City Real Estate: What is a Zero Lot Anyway?
Kiwanis Park – Another Fine Park in Iowa City
Iowa City is a very “green” town. In every sense of the word. A perfect example of Iowa City’s commitment to the environment is the abundance of parks in the area. So many that it doesn’t matter where you live, you will always be close to one of them! They all offer something for the … Continue Reading » about Kiwanis Park – Another Fine Park in Iowa City
The New Splash Pad at Wetherby Park, Iowa City
It was a great day to visit Wetherby Park in Iowa City and check out the new Splash Pad yesterday. Wetherby Park is on the south east side of Iowa City on Taylor Dr. The closest school is Grant Wood Elementary School on Lakeside Dr. Iowa City is very “Green” and offers lots to its … Continue Reading » about The New Splash Pad at Wetherby Park, Iowa City
A Sunny Day in the Goosetown Neighborhood in Iowa City
The Goosetown Neighborhood is in the north of Iowa City. It’s affectionately named Goosetown, because of the Bohemian immigrants who settled there in the 1850’s and kept geese in their yards. Goosetown is about a mile from downtown Iowa City, making it a very popular choice with buyers Relocating to Iowa City for the University … Continue Reading » about A Sunny Day in the Goosetown Neighborhood in Iowa City
What Does Sale Pending Mean? Can I Still Look At a House that is Sale Pending?
What does Sale Pending mean? Can I still look at a house in Iowa City that is Sale Pending? When a house is Sale Pending it means that the typical contingencies for inspections and financing have been met and buyers and sellers have moved into the last phase of the contract. Sellers are typically confident that … Continue Reading » about What Does Sale Pending Mean? Can I Still Look At a House that is Sale Pending?
Buying a Home in Iowa City – Understanding Seller Paid Closing Costs
What Exactly Are Seller Paid Closing Costs? Does the Seller Really Pay Them? Seller paid closing costs are by far and away the most asked about question by first time home buyers in Iowa City. First of all I need to say up front that seller paid closing costs are not really seller paid. What … Continue Reading » about Buying a Home in Iowa City – Understanding Seller Paid Closing Costs
