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When to Apply for the Property Tax Exemption for Senior Home Owners

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Did you know that senior home owners qualify for a property tax exemption? That’s in addition to the homestead tax credit that all home owners who own and use their home as their primary residence can apply for. Just like the homestead tax credit, you need to apply for the property tax exemption for seniors […]

The Best Homes Are Selling Fast in Coralville!

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It’s a Hot Market for Sellers in Coralville Are you on the fence about listing your home for sale in Coralville? Wondering if everything you hear or see in the Media about the great real estate market is true? It’s Official. Yes, it’s a great market for sellers. The best I’ve seen in 15+ years! […]

How to Prepare Your Home for Sale

Before you list your home for sale you’ll need to prepare it for the market. A well prepared home will impress buyers and and the impressed buyer will make a quick offer, at or close to asking price. And that’s what you want, right? The best price possible for your home in the shortest amount […]

What is the Absorption Rate? How Can it Help Sell Your Home?

What is the absorption rate and how can it help you sell your home? Simply put, the absorption rate shows the rate we can expect homes to sell in a given area and in a given time frame. It helps sellers listing their homes understand the average time it takes homes similar to theirs to […]

Another Myth Bites the Dust – Location Alone Does Not Sell Homes!

Location vs Price + Condition The Iowa City real estate market is hot. You’ll know that if you follow my Market Reports. Homes that are priced right and show well are selling fast. This week I walked into a house with a client that based on its location should have an offer in a couple […]

Should You List with a Small or Large Real Estate Company?

Does size matter?  Is it better to list your home with a small real estate company, or a large one? That’s the question that will be top of your mind if you’re thinking of Selling a Home in the Iowa City area. The quick and easy answer to the question is that the size of the […]

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