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  1. Home of the Week |Stately Home
    Home of the Week |Stately Home

    The outside of this home is absolutely breathtaking. Who would have guessed it resides in Cedar Rapids and not on the East Coast or down South? It has a stately and historic feel to it. I’m ready to move right in and add my own touches to it… and you will too!   The façade honestly needs little to no updating. I would add a few touches to the landscaping but other than ...

  2. Walkout basements and the revival of the classic ranch house
    Walkout basements and the revival of the classic ranch house

     With its wide eaves and low profile, the American ranch house figures prominently in the country’s landscape. As one of the dominant house styles of the 1940s and 1950s, the ranch house hearkens back to Norman Rockwell’s America and has become a symbol of the post-war housing boom. There was a period when the ranch home was on the way out. People wanted larger houses and many ...

  3. Home of the Week | Rock Facade
    Home of the Week | Rock Facade

    This home features a gorgeous rock façade, a welcoming little porch and a 3 car garage. The entryway opens up to a spacious view of most of the first floor. I love the warm, cozy scheme they’ve created.  This unique dining room layout offers views to nearly every room. It’s a great way to always feel connected to the other spaces.  My personal ...

  4. Cottages: Cute and practical
    Cottages: Cute and practical

     If you’ve started the home-buying process, it can feel like you’re living in a world of extremes. On one end are the enormous three-story houses with more space and rooms than you could possibly fill. On the other end are the tiny-house fad dwellings that are charming, but come on. No one can really live in these houses. So what’s a modern day house-hunting Goldilocks ...

  5. Home of the Week | Cul-de-sac House
    Home of the Week | Cul-de-sac House

    Structurally, this home is perfect. The exterior is flawless and the yard is well-manicured. The interior, however, needs a few updates.  This home is the ideal candidate for a makeover- all it needs is a little face-lift. My endless references to the ever-popular show “Fixer-Upper” are evident in the majority of my blogs and this post will be no exception.   What ...

  6. What do Cedar Rapids and Silicon Valley have in common?
    What do Cedar Rapids and Silicon Valley have in common?

    You might think that Cedar Rapids doesn't have much in common with Silicon Valley, the high-tech hub in California, but don't be so sure. Iowa's second largest city has made quite a turnaround in terms of job opportunities and is now home to almost 30 Fortune 500 companies. Engineers, technology lovers and financial experts don't have to move west for better opportunities. They can ...

  7. Home of the Week | Box House
    Home of the Week | Box House

      Don’t let the unique exterior deter you, this home is a hidden gem of gorgeous views and down-home comfort! Look at all these windows! Image the great views throughout each season. The home has an easy flow about it. Every detail seems well thought out and gives this unique design a home-y feel.  Moving through the house you’ll find a den with another ...

  8. Property taxes and home values in Cedar Rapids
    Property taxes and home values in Cedar Rapids

    Cedar Rapids Like most cities, Cedar Rapids has a number of neighborhoods, all of which contain a range of median home values from about $35,000 to $325,000.   When it comes to the tax rate levied against these various property values, the state of Iowa is on the high side; with an average effective property tax rate of 1.44 percent, it's the 14th highest rate in the ...

  9. Flood protection and home values
    Flood protection and home values

    While it’s something of an understatement to say the flood of 2008 caused long-term damage in Cedar Rapids, it's true that it also created new opportunities for growth. Since that devastating year, the city has developed a Flood Management System designed to both hasten recovery and prevent such damage from reoccurring.  Some of the measures include building concrete ...

  10. Home of the Week | Stone Exterior
    Home of the Week | Stone Exterior

      What a beautiful, cozy, country home! There’s something about the "barn" details added to the garage doors that make me swoon. The exterior feel of this home is eloquently mimicked throughout the rest of the house. Wood details and stone fireplaces were the perfect additions to make this home feel cohesive. Now let’s check out the inside! The ...

  11. Should You Consider Looking at Auction Homes?
    Should You Consider Looking at Auction Homes?

    There’s something enticing about auction houses for sale. The auction itself can be as thrilling as a game show where you have to decide how much you’ll pay for the prize behind the curtain. While the uncertainty and risk associated with real estate auctions attract as many as are turned away, it’s hard to resist a great deal or easy fixer-upper. If you’ve ever wanted to ...

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