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 
-

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

2023 Colors of the Year

Going hand in hand with the 2023 Interior Design Trends, we are sharing the 2023 colors of the year that have been announcement by the most well known paint companies! We must say, when looking at the colors each company selected for their color of the year, we were a little surprised to see that three out of the four colors were neutral colors. Benjamin Moore was the only paint company to go bold in their color selection. In today's blog post we broke down each paint color, the insight behind each company's selection and some inspirational photos of how you can use these colors in your own home!

1. Redend Point by Sherwin Williams

Sherwin Williams team writes, "Discover warmth and beauty in the soft soulfulness of our

2023 Interior Design Trends

A new year is here! For many of us the new year brings a new wave of energy, creating a new habit, learning a new skill, turning the first page in a new book, setting goals or even starting on a new home project! If you are looking to freshen up a room in your home or take on a fun new project, this blog post is for you! Each year we patiently wait to see what the industry leaders share for interior design and colors of the year. When you done scrolling those this blog post, head over to check out the 2023 Colors of the Year! 

1. Dark & Moody Interiors - Dark blues, greens, & grays, give off a cozy yet moody vibe.

photo sources: Canva, bo_decor, Pinterest, 

2. Natural/Organic Interiors - Natural woods,

4 Weeks of Decluttering After the Holiday Season

Looking to reset your home after the holidays? This blog post is for you! We know how refreshing a good reset of our homes can be after taking down the holiday decor. Today's blog post is broken up into 4 weeks of decluttering. Each week will target a different area of the home to focus on. Bonus Tips! If you have a hard time decluttering we have included some helpful tips when it comes to parting with items around the house.

Week 1: The Kitchen

• Thoroughly go through your cabinets, drawers, pantry, refrigerator, and underneath the sink. Go through each area one day at a time. Take time to look at each item. Remove any broken items or items that have not been used in 1-2 years.

Week

Cozy with Character - 626 Campbell Ave Makes You Feel Right at Home

2 Bedrooms | 1 Bathroom | 1,669 Square Feet | $147,000

Listed by Luke & Becky Bartlett, 319.269.1651

This charming home on Campbell boasts updates alongside character! Just inside the front door, the wonderful living room provides plenty of space and features a fireplace and original wood flooring that leads throughout the rest of the main floor. Beyond the living room, you'll love the dedicated dining room with its original built-in corner cabinets. The beautiful kitchen boasts many updates and features a glass tile backsplash. You'll also find two generous bedrooms and an updated full bath on the main level. The second floor of this home provides a space with bunches of

A Unique Cedar Falls Find - Sleek, Contemporary & Mid-Century Modern Home - 1000 W 18th St., Cedar Falls

4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | 3,704 Sq.Ft | 2 Stall Garage | $314,900

Listed by Melissa Hardmann, 319.269.0304

Sleek, contemporary and unique! Featuring oversized rooms and lovely outdoor courtyards, this home is truly one of a kind. The main level is soaked in natural light everywhere you look and boasts almost 2500 square feet of living space with a fully updated kitchen, formal dining, large living room, 4 bedrooms including an owners' suite and 2.5 baths! Main floor laundry for easy living. The walkout basement has a large family room, office/den, 3/4 bath, and a non-conforming bedroom along with plenty of unfinished storage space. It's

2022 Holiday Light Displays Around the Cedar Valley 

Looking for something fun to do with friends and family this holiday season? Hop in the car take a look at some of these great holiday light displays the Cedar Valley has to offer! 

Information take from Prospect Light Show Facebook Page

Prospect Light Show

• Address: 1056 Prospect Blvd, Waterloo
• Dates: No show this year.
• Description: If you would like to donate to St. Judes, Use this link to go directly to St. Judes
• or you can donate via Venmo at @Marge-Budensiek and a note PLS – St. Judes in the description.

A Little Christmas Light Show

• Address: 617 2nd St., Evandsale
• November 25 - December 25, 2022
• Times: Sunday - Thursday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Friday &