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 … Continue Reading » about Buying a Home in Iowa City – The Benefits of Working with a Buyer’s Agent
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How Buying a Car in the Iowa City Area Compares to Buying a House
Finding the right car is a huge challenge. I’m sure new home buyers feel the same way about buying a home in the Iowa City area. Where do you start? Are open houses a good place to start? After trotting from dealership to dealership and being given the “up sell” on a variety of cars I’m … Continue Reading » about How Buying a Car in the Iowa City Area Compares to Buying a House
How and When to Apply for the Homestead Tax Credit in the Iowa City Area
The Homestead Tax Credit is a small tax break for homeowners on their primary residence. If you live in the greater Iowa City area in Johnson County you can apply for the Homestead Credit with a quick visit to the Johnson County Assessor’s Site. You’ll need to scroll down to find the link for the Homestead … Continue Reading » about How and When to Apply for the Homestead Tax Credit in the Iowa City Area
Iowa City Real Estate: What is a Split Foyer Home?
The best way to explain a split foyer, sometimes known as a split level home, is to say that when you enter the home through the front entrance, you’ll need to make a decision whether to go up some stairs, (usually 6 or 7), to get to the main living area or down the same … Continue Reading » about Iowa City Real Estate: What is a Split Foyer Home?
Iowa City Real Estate: What is a Zero Lot Anyway?
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?
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?
