Category: Buyer Resources
Why is now a perfect time to buy a home
Why Now is the Best Time to Buy a Home? More Inventory, Less Competition, and Greater Savings Timing is everything, especially in real estate. The best deals and opportunities often come to those who buy at the right moment. Right now, as the summer season wraps up, the housing market is shifting, offering a unique... Read More
The Importance of Talking to a Lender Before House Hunting
Buying a home is an exciting and significant milestone in life. However, before you start scrolling through online listings or attending open houses, there’s a crucial step that often gets overlooked – talking to a lender. Engaging with a mortgage professional before beginning your house hunt can provide numerous benefits that will streamline the home-buying... Read More
Working from Home in North Iowa
Once upon a time, where we lived was determined by the location in which one procured a job. For many undergraduate students, the pressure seemed to mount during their final semester of college. Choices must be made, and often sacrifices, in order to get out into the working world and secure your future. Back then... Read More
Ease of Healthcare Access in North Iowa
by: Rachel Smith Wumkes Moving to a new state, or even just a new city, can be stressful. There are so many questions to be answered, so many uncertainties and unknowns as you navigate through every aspect of choosing a new place to live. Because believe it or not… it’s not just about finding the... Read More
How to Be a Competitive Buyer in Today’s Housing Market
North Iowa home buyers, learn how to become a compeitive buyer in today's housing market. Read More
How to Make a Winning Offer on Your North Iowa Home
An experienced realtor can help you to make a confident and competitive offer on your North Iowa dream home. Read More
Why Iowa is Top of the List for Retirement States!
Why Iowa is Top of the List for Retirement States! Read More
What I Like Best About Mason City Iowa
In 2018, U.S. News and World Report named Iowa the #1 state in the country. Mason City is the largest city in Northern Central Iowa and is the crown jewel of the area. What is it that makes Mason City IA so desirable? Located in the heart of the Midwest, Mason City IA offers award-winning... Read More
What NOT To Do When Applying for a Mortgage in Mason City IA
Congratulations on your decision to buy a home! The first step in the home buying process is getting a pre-approval and applying for a mortgage. You have been diligently saving money for your down payment and gotten your credit in order. Your loan officer has said you are in good shape to be approved... Read More
What’s Title Insurance and Do I Need to Buy It?
If there is a loan involved when you go to settlement on your new home, there will be an inch thick pile of paperwork for you to sign. One of these documents is for title insurance and you will be asked if you want to purchase it. You are probably familiar with home owner’s insurance,... Read More