Check out this Spacious Acreage Just South of Waterloo - 8510 Hammond Ave. Waterloo

3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | 2,060 Square Feet | 3.86 Acres | $339,900

Listed by Peter Beck, 319.269.0088

If you’ve been wanting to experience the country-life – your wait is over! This wonderful three bedroom, two bath home is located just south of Waterloo on Hammond Ave. It boosts of beautiful spaciousness – both inside and out! The main floor offers an open living, dining, and kitchen areas, with large windows, that flow seamlessly from room to room. And speaking of the kitchen area… it is expansive – for all your cooking, baking, and entertaining needs! With its beautiful Corian counter-tops, generously sized island, double ovens, extensive lighting, and an

The 3 Biggest Non-Financial Benefits of Owning a Home

Source: KCM

Buying and owning your own home can have a big impact on your life. While there are financial reasons to become a homeowner, it’s essential to think about the non-financial benefits that make a home more than just a place to live.

Here are three of the top non-financial reasons to buy a home.

According to Fannie Mae, 94% of survey respondents say “Having Control Over What You Do with Your Living Space” is a top reason to own.

Your home is truly your own space. If you own a home, unless there are specific homeowner association requirements, you can decorate and change it the way you like. That means you can make small changes or even do big renovations to make your home

There are Plenty of Buyers Active in Today's Market

Source: KCM

Are you holding off on selling your house because you think there aren't any buyers out there? Data proves just how active buyers still are today, even with higher mortgage rates. 

The ShowingTime Showing Index is a measure of buyers touring homes. It shows they're actually a lot more active that normal. This proves buyers still want to buy and those who can afford to move today are doing so.

"Interest rate hikes continue to further cut into buyers' purchasing power, although they appear to have adapted to the higher mortgage rate environment..." Danielle Hale - Chief Economist, Realtor.com

If you are thinking of buying don't delay your plan to sell for fear of no one

Beautiful Ranch-Style Offering in Wonderful Neighborhood - 4307 Sonoma Dr., Cedar Falls

5 Bedrooms | 2.75 Baths | 2,816 Square Feet | .33 Acre | 3 Stall Garage | $449,900

Listed by Sara Junaid, 319.883.5008

Beautiful ranch-style offering in wonderful neighborhood! As you step inside you'll be greeted by a light-filled living space adorned with a stunning gas fireplace, and great transom windows that flood the room with natural light, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The open concept design seamlessly connects the living area with the kitchen and dining space. The kitchen provides a pantry, tons of counter space with a large island and coffee bar area. The dining area is ideal for family gatherings and entertaining with the sliders

View this Wonderful Cedar Heights Ranch Home - 1603 Parker St., Cedar Falls

4 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | 1,984 Square Feet | .21 Acres | 1 Stall Garage | $220,000

Listed by Luke & Becky Bartlett, 319.269.1651

This wonderful Cedar Heights ranch home sits on a beautiful corner lot with magnificent mature trees. You'll love the flow of the main floor, where the spacious living area leads right into the generous dining room and kitchen. The main floor houses 3 bedrooms and an updated full bath. Downstairs, you'll be delighted to find another large living space, along with a massive fourth bedroom, bathroom, and storage. The fenced back yard provides perfect play space, a shed, and a patio for enjoying your evenings. With its charm, fantastic

The Charming and Character-Filled Home in the Prospect area of Waterloo You Will Want to Call Home - 126 Rosebud, Waterloo

3 Bedrooms | 1.5 Bathrooms | 1,976 Square Feet | .02 Acre | 2 Stall Garage

Listed by Carl Eriscon, 319.504.3640

Take a look at this charming and character-filled two story home in the Prospect Boulevard area of Waterloo! As you enter this home you are greeted by a light-filled living room with a set of large windows looking out the front of the home. The spacious living room also has a fireplace with painted brick surround. The living room opens to the dining area with hardwood flooring. Just off the dining area is a light and bright enclosed porch with access to the deck as well as the kitchen. The spacious kitchen

How Your Equity Can Power Your Next Move

Source: KCM

When you live in a home for such a significant amount of time, it’s natural for you to experience changes in your life while you’re in that house. As those life changes and milestones happen, your needs may change. And if your current home no longer meets them, you may have better options waiting for you.

Consider the Equity You’ve Gained

And, if you’ve been in your home for more than a few years, you’ve likely built-up substantial equity that can fuel your next move. That’s because you gain equity as you pay down your loan and as home prices appreciate. And, the longer you’ve been in your home, the more you may have gained. 

Data from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA)

3 Reasons Why You Should Not Trust Your Zillow Estimates

If you are looking to sell and are basing the price of your home off what you see on Zillow, you are going to want to reconsider. Here are three VERY important reasons why you should not trust that Zillow estimate.

1. Zillow is NOT Local - Zillow takes a general price of homes in your town/city and generates a home value from there.

2. Missing Home Features - This one is BIG! Zillow has never been inside your home or around your neighborhood. Zillow is missing some MAJOR details, features or updates that can contribute to the price of your home.

3.  It is Computer Generated - Zillow is taking the very basic information and generating a price from there. When attractive details

August 2023 Recap at Oakridge Real Estate

We are finally starting to feel little bits of fall here in the Cedar Valley. As we start to enter the fall months we are excited to recap all that has taken place! Our August recap is filled with stats, our new team stats, the 17th Annual Pink Ribbon Run, escrow analysis information from our friends at GreenState Credit Union, monthly top performers, August listing of the month and Fall in in the Cedar Valley. Here's to another month of doing what we love in the Cedar Valley!

Oakridge Monthly Recap

The Cedar Valley market continues to be busy with our team completing 109 transactions in August! When it comes to getting your home sold you can rely on our team of trusted Realtors. In August homes

Step Away From the Ordinary and into This Character-Filled Ranch Home Located in the Desirable Viking Hills Subdivision - 5520 Marius Dr., Cedar Falls

5 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms | 2,284 Square Feet | .50 Acre | $369,900

Listed by Dan Berregaard, 319.269.1549

Simply Stunning! Step away from the ordinary and into this character-filled ranch home located in the highly desirable Viking Hills subdivision. As you head inside the front door and into the great room, you'll immediately appreciate the open-concept floor plan and styling of the main floor. Offering hand-scraped wood floors, vaulted ceilings accented by beautifully crafted wood beams, and a unique skylight design, this great space provides enough room for the whole family, whether it's