June 2023 Recap at Oakridge Real Estate

What a wild thing to believe that we are officially half way through the year! June's recap is filled with our Oakridge stats, Best of the Best Voting, credit score education from our friends at Greenstate Credit Union, June top performers, quarter two top performers, June listing of the month and a market misconceptions that our team wants you to know about. Here's to another month of doing what we love in the Cedar Valley!

Oakridge Monthly Recap

The summer market is here in the Cedar Valley. With 120 transactions completed by our team we are seeing more activity in the Cedar Valley and happy to be helping those that are buying and selling. When it comes to getting your home sold you can rely on our team of trusted Realtors. In June homes listed by an Oakridge Agent sold for an average 104% of their list price and sold in an average of 17 days. That is 4% MORE and 12 days faster than the MLS average. Our MLS is the Northeast Iowa region consisting of 107 offices and 800+ Realtors.

Vote Oakridge Best of the Best Real Estate Agency

We are excited to share that Oakridge is a finalist for Best Real Estate Agency AND 3 of the 5 finalists for Realtor are our very own Oakies!! Congrats to our Oakies, Luke & Becky Bartlett, Dan Berregaard, and Josh & Sarah Bey for making it as a finalist! Voting is open Tuesday, July 11 through Sunday, July 30th with the ability to vote daily. You can text 820 to 319-316-8951 to vote for Oakridge or view this link to vote our Oakies. Thank you Cedar Valley for your support!

5 Things that Contribute to Your Credit Score - From Greenstate Credit Union

When it comes to buying a home, your mortgage is an integral step in the process. Your credit score has a direct impact on the interest rate you can obtain, which then determines your monthly payment. Are you curious what impacts your credit score? 

There are 5 categories that make up your score, with some weighted more heavily than others.

1. Payment History: Your account payment information, including delinquencies and public records

2. Credit Usage: How much you own on your accounts

3. Credit Age: How long your credit accounts have been established

4. Account Mix: What types of credit accounts do you have, such as revolving and installment debt

5. Inquiries: The number of recently opened credit accounts and credit inquiries

June Top Performers

Congrats to our June top performers! Top performers include; Bethany Benner, Brad Page, Bob Delveau, Carl Ericson, Jordan Tranbarger, Justin Reuter, Lauren Duahime, Linda Curran, Luke & Becky Bartlett, Sara Junaid, Sara Wegmann, Troy Olson and Whitney Kohlmeyer.

2023 Quarter 2 Top Performers

Congrats to our 2023 quarter 2 top performers! Q2 top performers include; Paige Peyton, Luke & Becky Bartlett, Lauren Deuahime, Jane Obermeier, Bethany Benner, Carl Ericson, Justin Reuter, Sara Junaid, Sara Wegmann, Gale Bonsall and Bob Delveau.

June Listing of the Month: This 1950's Sprawling Ranch Home is a True Gem You Won't Want to Miss

Each month we pick a listing from our team to highlight. June's Listing of the Month is this beautifully updated sprawling ranch home in Cedar Falls! This home features timeless charm and tasteful renovations throughout, offering the perfect blend of classic elegance and modern convenience. The spacious main level offers plenty of room for family, friends and floods with natural light. You can see the full tour of this beautiful home here!

Sale Pending - Listed by Lauren Duahime

Market Misconceptions: New Construction

When it comes to the real estate market, especially in the Cedar Valley, there are few misconceptions that our Oakies are hearing! Throughout July we are going to shed a little light on those misconceptions and let you in on what is really going on in the Cedar Valley housing market! This week Bethany Benner is talking about new construction in the Cedar Valley!