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.
Change HVAC filters & test smoke/carbon dioxide detectors
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
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.
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.
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
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.
67 Total Transactions: Congrats to the 30 clients who sold their home and 37 clients who have purchased homes in November! Thank you for letting our Oakies be there for you through your buying or selling process.
List to Sale %: 11 straight months of Oakridge agents getting sellers top dollar for their home! Oakridge Average List to Sale Price: 98.9% compared to the MLS of 98.03%. How does this benefit you? Homes are selling in the Cedar Valley. When selling your home our agents are getting their clients more $$ compared to others in the Cedar Valley area.
Average Days on Market: 9 Average Days on Market compared to MLS Average of 26!! This is HUGE!! We are SO proud to say this is a true reflection of our team, their