Quarantine = Spring Clean!

In a strange turn of events, many of us are finding ourselves “quarantined” in our homes. With spring upon us, why not make the most of this time at home and do some cleaning, decluttering, and organizing? This is especially helpful if you are getting ready to list your home! We are not cleaning or organizing professionals, so here are…

Open Houses This Weekend!

Weekend plans: Saturday – cheer on the Hawks in an upset win over #5 Penn State! Sunday – come see us at one of our four open houses! Open this weekend is 4641 Running Deer Ct in Iowa City. A beautiful brick two-story walkout with fenced in backyard, located on 1.46 acres. Also open will be three brand new condos…

Sweet Summertime in Iowa City

With today’s temps reaching nearly 90 degrees – it’s hard to not get excited about summer! There is something special about summertime in Iowa City. Here’s a list of a few of my favorite events that are summertime staples in Iowa City (in my humble opinion!). Friday Night Concert Series (a personal favorite) – Fridays from 5/19 to 8/25 6:30pm. A list of…

Why Use A REALTOR? Realtor vs. FSBO

In my experience, there are two main reasons sellers are tempted to try For Sale By Owner (FSBO); they think a seller’s market means they will be able to sell easily, or, they are trying to save money and maximize their profit by avoiding realtor fees. I get it. However, I wouldn’t be in this profession if I didn’t feel…

Selling Your Home? Read This!

Being intentional about how you stage your home for showings can help speed up the selling process. Here are some affordable steps you can take before putting your home on the market to make sure your house shows well both in person and in online photos (because we all know people love to creep on a house online first!): Fresh paint…

First Time Homebuyers – What To Keep In Mind

My wife Fran and I really enjoy working with first time homebuyers. As parents, we’ve helped our children go through the process of buying their first homes, and know that there’s a lot of concerns and unknowns for first timers, and we enjoy the opportunity to work with clients and put their minds at ease during the process. Here are…

Exciting Things Happening Around Here!

Welcome! I am so excited about the launch of my new website…thanks for stopping by! My blog will be a great resource for homeowners, first-time home buyers, experiences buyers, and sellers alike! Stay tuned for posts related to Iowa City area events, tips and tricks for selling your home, what to expect as a first-time homebuyer, market trends, and much…