storm lake: New Storm Lake and Alta Iowa City Blog - 10/10/08 10:46 AM
New blog featuring local Storm Lake and Alta Iowa news and information, real estate, happenings and opinions. From The Storm Lake Broker Georgia A. Weaver BS Ed, GRI, CRS
If you are interested in this area mark this Active Rain blog and the city blog. We cover the local real estate … (0 comments)
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storm lake: Top 10 Ways I'm Saving Money in the Current Market - 10/08/08 10:07 PM
The headlines are all gloom and doom, I am tired of reading them and I'm tired of seeing all the political mud slinging. I am making my own good news that will just maybe help someone else have a better day. I love helping sellers, buyers and investors but I have found … (11 comments)
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storm lake: Another New Foreclosure in Storm Lake Iowa - 09/24/08 03:05 PM
Location of Property: 621 IOWA STREET, Storm Lake Iowa 50588
The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows:
Date of Sale 12/02/2008 Time of Sale 10:00 AM
Place of Sale BUENA VISTA COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
411 EXPANSION BLVD STORM LAKE IA
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storm lake: Alta Iowa's Blind Bowler has a New Home - 09/19/08 12:27 PM
Alta, Iowa has become famous over night; the reason is 79 year old Dale Davis. Dale is blind, but man he can bowl, he bowled the first perfect game Century Lanes has ever seen - but I don't think it will be the last. Dale bowls at Century Lanes located on … (0 comments)
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storm lake: New Foreclosure Auction Property Located in Alta Iowa - 09/19/08 11:31 AM
Interested in learning about how a foreclosure works and want to see a foreclosure auction? Well if you live in Storm Lake or Alta this one might fit the bill. The address of the property is:
Location of Property: 501 BUENA VISTA STREET ALTA IOWA 51002
The described property will be … (0 comments)
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storm lake: Handscraped Solid Hardwood Flooring - Any Recommendations on Products - 09/03/08 03:34 PM
All remodelers and everyone who has had wood flooring put in:
If you read my blog, you know we sold our home in a Alta Iowa (4 miles west of Storm Lake) and bought an acreage, the main floor of the existing home will be completely gutted and redone. We are … (0 comments)
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storm lake: Husqvaran's Robotic Lawn Mower - Can you make one to mow 4.3A? - 09/03/08 03:17 PM
Robotic floor sweepers, vacumers and moppers (is that a word?), now a robotic lawn mower. I love the idea, we have 4.3 acres and I hate to mow. I emailed Husqvarna and asked if they made an industrial size robotic mower, I haven't heard back yet. I am ever hopeful!
Next … (2 comments)
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storm lake: Storm Lake Iowa 360 Tour - A Great Place to Live - 09/03/08 11:46 AM
Thinking of visiting or moving to Storm Lake Iowa; check out the virtual tour of the town by clicking on the title of this blog. The site is a really cool tool for anyone looking for something in Storm Lake, Iowa. Check out the downtown, eateries, shops, stores, lake, … (0 comments)
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storm lake: Can you say SOLD - I think I may need therapy - 08/13/08 04:21 PM
Yes,
Our home is entering the end stretch and should close in less than 30 days. I have not been the ideal client, I have been moody, particular, not very negotiable, and quite sad. I tell my clients they have to get to where "this is not your HOME anymore, it is … (4 comments)
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storm lake: New Listing in Alta, Iowa - 410 Buena Vista - 08/13/08 03:58 PM
Nicely remodeled older home, new kitchen with tile and oak, new bath with laundry on main. Great open front porch for that morning cup of coffee or for enjoying some lemonade with friends. Come by and take a look at this home, new siding so exterior upkeep is at a minimum … (0 comments)
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storm lake: First Time Home Buyer Grant Available - $5000 - 07/18/08 10:49 AM
I got a call and then an email from a local banker yesterday informing me they have $5,000 grants available for first time home buyers who qualify. The funds are limited and are available for only a short time. If you are a first time home buyer please contact me, I … (1 comments)
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storm lake: New Listings - 420 Otsego, Storm Lake - Nearly 2000 sqft and a Media Suite - 04/28/08 11:49 AM
Elegant home with a formal dining room, hardwood floors, large kitchen, close to the university, office and media suite. All this with 3 bedrooms and 1 - full and 2- 3/4 baths.
Kitchen has an eat at bar, lots of cabinets and storage and a walk-in pantry, all appliances … (1 comments)
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storm lake: Storm Lake Iowa Chamber of Commerce Info - 03/11/08 09:43 AM
Want to learn more about our area; check out the Storm Lake Iowa Chamber of Commerce website. It is a great starting place to learn about what this area has to offer, what's going on and how to get involved. There are links to local businesses, events, organizations, the new destination … (0 comments)
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storm lake: 10 Ways to Lose Your Home - Major Mistakes Home Buyers Make - 03/11/08 09:26 AM
Check out the mass of information on consumer home buying by Elizabeth Weintraub. I really like the newest article posted there http://homebuying.about.com/od/buyingahome/tp/072007LoseHome.htm Top 10 ways to lose your home. I see these mistakes a lot, especially with first time home buyers. There are a lot of good programs out there for outstanding financing … (2 comments)
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storm lake: New Listing - Nearly an Acre in town and a Ranch to boot! - 01/18/08 02:11 PM
This home is truly exceptional, it has a very large lot with a fenced back yard that has a summer house for entertaining. The main house has an office, right next to a beautiful outside entertaining area. New windows, heating, ac, roof, sidewalk, fireplace and jacuzzi tub and a lot more. Take … (0 comments)
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storm lake: Winter Pictures of Storm Lake and Alta - 01/15/08 01:25 PM
As you can see I love photography, I am learning how to work with a new program that lets me do all kinds of things with photos. The pictures above are: 2 local churches and 2 homes. Next week I will have a new Picase Album with more winter pictures of … (2 comments)
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storm lake: December Real Estate Numbers - 01/02/08 04:03 PM
Residential property is still selling at record speed! If you have a property to sell, call today - we have a number of new developments coming and proposed. These developments should slow the market by increasing the inventory. The main drive behind the fast market is lack of inventory.
Year to Date … (0 comments)
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storm lake: Alta Real Estate Stats - Show It is a Strong Seller's Market - 12/12/07 12:01 PM
Since January 2007 there have been 20 residential sales, of the 20 sales Real Estate Specialists had 14 of the listings and 13 of the buyers. Both the Storm Lake market and the Alta market are in need of fresh properties, we are down to 47 active in Storm Lake and … (0 comments)
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storm lake: Iowa Realtors Association's Mid-Year Report Positive For Storm Lake Area - 11/19/07 03:11 PM
According to the Iowa Realtors Association the Storm Lake Board is up considerably over 2006.The Median Price for 2006 was - $69,500The Median Price for 2007 is - $88,800That's an increase of 28%Days on Market have increasedDOM in 2006 at midyear - 86DOM in 2007 at midyear - 118That's an increase … (0 comments)
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storm lake: Market Report - Do you do these, what works for you? - 11/15/07 12:15 PM
Hello everyone, I do a monthly, quarterly and annual local re market report. Does anyone else do market reports, please click on the link and look at the format (I use Excel spreadsheet - I love spreadsheets, yea I know I'm sick) and give me some pointers from what has worked well … (2 comments)
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storm lake: New Listing - Cozy Home, great price, close to the lake, watch the video - 11/09/07 12:07 PM
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New Listing in Storm Lake, 26 Renshaw, $64,500.
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storm lake: October Storm Lake and Surrounding Area Market Report - 11/09/07 11:41 AM
October was a good month for our MLS - many people think Fall and Winter in the midwest are not the best months to list or sell properties but, one look at these numbers and you'll see that thought is outta here!
Take home if you live in any of these areas - … (0 comments)
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storm lake: CNNMoney - Storm Lake Home Market Number 22 on Most Affordable List - 11/06/07 11:27 AM
WOW!, Storm Lake Iowa home market on CNNMoney!I am impressed, they have us listed at No. 22, this article will be a huge boost to our local housing market, although our local housing market is very strong compared with the national market. Small towns usually benefit greatly from inclusion in this … (0 comments)
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storm lake: AWAYSIS Project - Nearing Completion in Storm Lake - 11/06/07 11:25 AM
The AWAYSIS Project is full steam ahead, the water park is open both inside and outside as are the conference center, restaurant and hotel.The outdoor water park is awesome - if you haven't been there you are missing out. Young and young at heart are trying out the slides. If you … (0 comments)
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storm lake: Storm Lake is Cold in the Winter - You're Home Shouldn't be! - 11/06/07 11:11 AM
We all shudder to think about the dreaded winter heating bills. This year at our house (it's over 100 years old) we put in all new windows (over half of them were original) and added 2 heat and central air units (yes I have central air now - Whhhoooo!). I am … (0 comments)
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storm lake: Great 2-Story home in Storm Lake, Iowa - 11/01/07 01:10 PM
Need a large home, this one has wonderful character, 4-5 bedrooms, a gameroom, beautiful hardwood floors and so much more. Take a look at Listing 12684 on www.stormlakemls.com after you view the pictures hers.
This home also has 2 large decks, a master suite, new siding, an open front porch (perfect for a … (4 comments)
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storm lake: Newspaper Article on Storm Lake's Excellent Real Estate Market - 10/29/07 11:03 AM
Published on October 27 in the Storm Lake Times is an article by the local real estate brokers that details the awesome market we are experiencing here in Storm Lake and Alta Iowa. Check out the previous blog entries that give my view of this phenomenon.
Interviewed are th Brokers from C21, Real … (1 comments)
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storm lake: Questionable Financing - 10/19/07 06:48 PM
I have a client who has been turned down for regular financing and he has been turned down for a number of high interest loans (none I am comfortable with). He is now wanting me to work with a company that I believe is not on the level. In fact, I reminded … (1 comments)
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storm lake: Storm Lake, Iowa Real Estate Market - Cat of a Different Color - 10/10/07 04:57 PM
In reading a lot of the national press and the posts on real estate blogs the real estate is suffering nationally. Well, not here, we are located in north west Iowa and our market is still smokin hot even though this is the time of year that it usually slows down. … (0 comments)
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