Summer is in full swing and the Cedar Valley housing market is very active with buyers and sellers. Today we are covering our June stats, refinancing a mortgage with our friends at Greenstate Credit Union, top performers, June listing of the month and what to know about the Buyer Representation Agreement.
In June, homes listed by an Oakridge Realtor sold for an average 101.28% of the list price resulting in an average price of $292,411. Compared to homes sold by others in the Cedar Valley, that is a $49,000 difference! When it comes to selling homes in the Cedar Valley, you can count on our team!
Hello Summer! The Cedar Valley housing market is busy with activity. In May, homes listed by an Oakridge Realtor sold for an average of $231,675 and in an average of 14 days. Homes sold by others in the Cedar Valley sold for an average of $221,710 in 26 days. When it comes to selling homes in the Cedar Valley, you can count on our team!
June is National Homeownership Month!
The Mortgage Corner with Greenstate Credit Union
June is National Homeownership Month, a time to recognize the many benefits that come with owning a home. Whether you're a first-time buyer or a seasoned homeowner, it's worth taking a moment to appreciate the advantages that homeownership can bring. Read the full blog post here!
Happy May! The Cedar Valley housing market is busy with buyer activity. In April, homes listed by an Oakridge Realtor sold for an average of $229,364 and in a median of 3 days. Homes sold by others in the Cedar Valley sold for an average of $201,219 in 9 days. When it comes to selling homes in the Cedar Valley, you can count on our team!
Oakridge Monthly Recap
The Mortgage Corner with GreenState Credit Union: Your Team Behind the Home Buying Process
Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned one, buying a home is a complex process and involves an array of people. While your real estate agent and mortgage loan officer will be your primary points of contact, there are others working
It's April already, and the Cedar Valley housing market is busy with buyer activity! In March, homes listed by an Oakridge Realtor sold for an average of $292,683 and in a median of 4 days. Homes sold by others in the Cedar Valley sold for an average of $213,426 in 8 days. When it comes to selling homes in the Cedar Valley, you can count on our team!
Oakridge Monthly Recap
The Mortgage Corner with GreenState Credit Union: Buying a Second Home
Whether it's a beachfront bungalow, a cozy cabin for winter getaways, or an investment property for some extra income, buying a second home can be a fantastic financial decision. What do you need to know before buying a second home? Click here to read
We might only be a few months into 2024 but the Cedar Valley housing market is booming with buyer activity and some great numbers that our team is pushing out! In January, homes listed by an Oakridge Realtor sold for an average of $227,566 and in a median of 8 days. Homes sold by others in the Cedar Valley sold for an average of $213,238 an in 21 days. That is a big difference in price and days on market when selling your home!
Oakridge Monthly Recap
The Mortgage Corner with Greenstate Credit Union: Financial Health
If you've ever tried to get in shape, you know that there's no magic formula for exercising and eating right. Becoming financially healthy is not so different - there are just a few
January Listing of the Month: Modern, Elegant & Welcoming Skogman Home in the Prestigious Wild Horse Ridge Subdivision - 4514 Granite Ridge Rd., Cedar Falls
Welcome to your dream home in the prestigious Wild Horse Ridge subdivision of Cedar Falls. This stunning new construction ranch-style residence offers the perfect blend of luxury, functionality, and style. With three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms on the main floor, and a sprawling 1681 square feet of living space, this home provides ample room for you and your loved ones to live and thrive. Upon entering, you'll be greeted by an open-concept layout that seamlessly
The Mortgage Corner with GreenState Credit Union – February 2024 edition
If you've ever tried to get in shape, you know that there's no magic formula for exercising and eating right. You need the discipline to put your knowledge to work in the real world - even when it would be so easy to grab a super-sized burger and skip that trip to the gym.
Becoming financially healthy is not so different - there are just a few things to know, but just because something is easy to understand doesn't mean it’s easy to do. Luckily, you can often start to see benefits of effective financial management right away - in the form of extra cash.
Step 1 - Earn more money than you spend.
The first rule of achieving financial stability is to ensure that
Hello 2024! We would like to sincerely thank everyone who bought or sold a home in 2023 with our team. We owe a special thank you to our SUPER hardworking agents. The numbers below wouldn't be what they are without our talented and driven team. Thank you to everyone who made 2023 so special! We look forward to another year doing what we love in the community we love the most. Watch our full recap video here!
578 Buyers
473 Sellers
24 Avg. days on market (compared to MLS of 42)
$247,084 Avg. list price (compared to MLS of $204,982)
9 Donations to nonprofits/organizations throughout the Cedar Valley
2900 Families joined us for Christmas with Oakridge & our Easter Eggstravaganza
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Potential Tax Write-Offs & deductions to Know About as a Homeowner
Once you own a home, you potentially become eligible for certain tax write-offs and deductions that you weren’t before. You may even be able to leverage some tax credits.
But to take advantage of these (and the savings they have to offer), you’ll need the paperwork that got you there — receipts, invoices, statements, and other documentation that proves your eligibility to the IRS.
Are you preparing to file your tax returns? Here are the items you’ll need on hand:
Mortgage Interest Statement: You may be able to deduct the interest you paid on your mortgage (or a home equity loan or line of credit). You’ll get a statement called a Form 1098 by the end of January of the
It is officially a new year and with a new year comes many goals for our team and reflection on all that 2023 has brought us here at Oakridge Real Estate. One thing we wanted to recap was our 2023 year of listing spotlights! Each month our team selects a home that our team has for sale to spotlight. If you are looking for some some inspiration or just want to look at some pretty homes, keep scrolling down and let us know what home is your favorite from 2023. We are looking forward to keep highlighting more beautiful homes throughout the Cedar Valley this year!
February: The Craftsman Bungalow You Will Instantly Fall in Love With - 1020 Franklin St., Cedar Falls