6 Ways to Show Your Home Some Love in February

2023 is already going fast for our team over here for! We are another month closer to feeling some warm weather. As a Real Estate Agency we know the importance of home maintenance. In the month of love, we are sharing 6 ways to show your home some love in February! These are some common items that are easy to forget but important to the health and longevity of your home. If you are looking to give your home a fresh reset out our 4 Weeks of Decluttering blog post!

1. Change HVAC filters & test smoke/carbon dioxide detectors
2. Deep Clean cooktop & range filter
3. Clean inside of the oven
4. Clean dishwasher & filter
5. Clean washing & dryer including dryer vent
6. Remove any ice dams outside
7. Stay

6 Items to Consider Before Listing Your Home FSBO

For many people looking to sell their home, the idea of selling their home FSBO (For Sale By Owner) comes up as an option. Before you putting that FSBO sign in your front yard, here are six items to consider when it comes to selling your home.

1. Only 11% of sellers actually succeed at selling their home FSBO - There is SOO much more that goes into the sale of your home than what many think. There is prepping, paperwork, negotiation, showings, and strategy that go into a successful sale that only an experienced Realtor can provide.

2. FSBO Homes on Average Sell for 26% less than with a Licensed Realtor - Many list FSBO with the goal to save money and skip agent commission fee. It turns

Opportunity Awaits at Elk Run Heights Former Pizza Peddler

Listed by Troy Olson, 319.290.4878

Located at 5028 Lafayette Road in Elk Run Heights, this is great income producing property! Have you been looking for a space for your restaurant or business? Look no further! This fantastic property boasts a commercial kitchen, dining room, and flex space, along with a 2 bed/1 bath apartment for the possibility of dual income or space to live and work. The property includes all restaurant equipment, with a walk-in cooler 2 pizza ovens, dough mixer etc. With parking out front and a large lot in back, there's room for a crowd, right along Lafayette in Elk Run Heights. Start dreaming of the possibilities and schedule your showing today!

What are a few of

The Market Has Shifted - Here is What That Means For Buyers

In the past year we have seen a shift in the Cedar Valley's housing market. If you are looking to buy a home this year and question if it is a "good" time to buy, this is for you! 3 reasons why it is still a great time to buy a home in the Cedar Valley!

1. There are More Homes on the Market - Inventory levels have been the lowest we have ever seen in the Cedar Valley, but that has started to change over the past year. Each month we see inventory numbers grow, giving you the opportunity to view more homes.

2. Less Competition - With less competing offers on select homes, many buyers are not having to sacrifice inspections and in some cases are able to negotiate with

Bold & Welcoming Clearwater New Construction Home - 1345 Partridge Ln., Waterloo

3 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | 1,763 Square Feet | 3 Stall Garage | $449,999

Listed by Justin Reuter, 319.939.5112

**NEW YEAR INCENTIVE - SAVE $10,000 + FREE WASHER & DRYER** The Clearwater, by Skogman Homes! Stop out to Waterloo's newest subdivision, Audubon Heights 7th Addition! This two-story home is located on a premium corner lot, featuring an end-loaded 3-stall garage facing a quiet cul-de-sac street. Inside this updated floor plan you will enjoy a main-floor office, half bath/powder room for guests to use, large kitchen with premium cabinetry, quartz countertops, GE appliances, Moen plumbing fixtures, as well as a large pantry and mudroom. The rear of the home

The Home Everyone Wants & Needs in Cedar Falls - 2715 Falcon Lane

5 Bedrooms | 3.5 Bathrooms | 3,586 Square Feet | 3 Stall Garage | $449,900

Listed by Ann Lyons, 319.269.1384

Nestled in the highly sought area Ridges subdivision, this two-story home is the perfect fit! The open-concept living space is what everyone wants and needs. This living room is the best place to cuddle up on the couch next to the gas fireplace with a good book or your current Netflix favorite. The kitchen has hardwood floors accented by beautiful cabinetry, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Enjoy quick snacks at the island, weekly dinners in the dining area, and hosting holidays in the formal dining room. Tucked behind the kitchen are a dropzone and

Winter Activities to Enjoy Around the Cedar Valley 

Post holidays can leave many of us thinking "What should we do today?" with cold temps outside. If you find yourself looking for some fun around the Cedar Valley, this blog post is for you! In this blog post we put together all the winter activities (for kids and adults) around the Cedar Valley that you can enjoy!

Information from the Cedar Falls Tourism Center and Cedar Valley 365 Calendar.

For the Sports Enthusiast

• UNI Athletics: See the UNI Men or Women's basketball, men's wrestling or teams in action this winter! View the UNI sports calendar for home games and meets!
• Hurling Hatchet: Reserving a lane in advance is recommended, but not required. Instruction is provided to make

Our 2022 Recap at Oakridge Real Estate

Anyone else blink and suddenly it is 2023? Our team is back together ready and excited for another year of doing what we love in the community that we love. 2022 brought a lot of great things to our team and we wanted to recap that all in one blog post to share with you! We also want to congratulate our December Top performers & 2022 Q4 Top Performers! 

2022 Included

- Helping 1200+ people in the Cedar Valley buy/sell a home
- Being voted Best of the Best Real Estate Agency in Cedar Valley 
- Annual Pack the Dome on MLK JR Day 
- Easter Eggstravaganza at the Dome 
- 8 New Oakies joined our team! 
- Celebrating 40 years of Oakridge Real Estate 
- Supporting the 16th Annual Pink Ribbon Run - Premier Sponsor 
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The Market Has Shifted - Here is What That Means For Sellers

In the past year we have seen a shift in the Cedar Valley's housing market. If you are looking to sell this year and question if it is a "good" time to sell, this is for you! 3 reasons why it is still a great time to sell in the Cedar Valley!

1. Low Inventory = Greater exposure & more buyers to see your home. Inventory for homes in the Cedar Valley is lower than needed to meet the demand of buyers in our community.

2. Homes ARE SELLING! Yes, that is correct. Homes are continuing to sell at a great price and are selling quickly in the Cedar Valley.

3. Home Values Have Increased! An increased home value will positively affect the sale of your home. In the past year Cedar

January Home Maintenance Checklist - 6 Items to Keep Your Home Warm & Happy this Winter

Happy New Year! We hope everyone's year is off to a good start. As the Cedar Valley starts to enter our coldest months of the year, is it important to keep up on the maintenance of your home. Today we are sharing January's home maintenance checklist! These are some common items that are easy to forget but important to the health and longevity of your home.  If you are looking to give your home a fresh restart check out our 4 Weeks of Decluttering and 2023 Interior Design Trends blog posts. 

1. Change HVAC filters & test smoke/carbon dioxide detectors
2. Clean Shower Heads
3. Repair/Replace Caulk in the Bathroom & Kitchen
4. Clean Pop Up Mechanism in Sinks