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  1. The importance of bridges to Cedar Rapids
    The importance of bridges to Cedar Rapids

    (Illustration from Shive-Hattery Architects) When settlers first arrived in the area that would become Cedar Rapids, the river was both an asset and an obstacle. While the flowing water could power damns and provide power for the mills and factories that grew up along its banks, it was challenging to cross. As companies like Quaker Oats created new jobs, which in turn led ...

  2. Home of the Week | Americana Home
    Home of the Week | Americana Home

    I’m back! Hello, Home of the Week! The exterior of this Cedar Rapids home has that “Americana” feel, doesn’t it? All it needs is a big front porch and some pillars and the ‘American Dream” is right there in front of you. The stone detail on the bottom half compliments the siding on the upper half of the home. I would almost like to see the same black shutters ...

  3. How buying a house is a lot like dating
    How buying a house is a lot like dating

    Is the process of buying a home like dating? Consider the following scenario. It's another humdrum Wednesday night; the last two bites of a mediocre microwave macaroni dinner have gone cold in their plastic tray. You’ve been bingeing on old episodes of Grey's Anatomy for the past week, but tonight, the twists and trauma Meredith Grey has to contend with ...

  4. 3 ways to help your home stand out in real estate photos..and how a panda costume could help
    3 ways to help your home stand out in real estate photos..and how a panda costume could help

    With the proliferation of online real estate sites, its almost certain that before a potential buyer pulls up to your house for a showing, they will have looked at pictures of your house. Photographs that show a spacious interior, attractive exterior and all the many assets (and few of the defects) attract potential buyers like catnip. This is great news for photographers who, over the years, have ...

  5. Seeing the hidden potential of a fixer upper
    Seeing the hidden potential of a fixer upper

    The glamor couples of our era, the ones we all want to be like and hang out with, aren’t movie or sports stars and they certainly aren’t the stars of reality TV. There’re much more down to earth than that. For thousands of fans, their favorite on-screen couple is one of the many who can be seen on TV everyday, renovating houses, knocking down walls and transforming dumps into ...

  6. 4 Ways Your Realtor Will Market Your Home
    4 Ways Your Realtor Will Market Your Home

    A lot of trust goes into the relationship you have with your realtor. After all, your realtor isn’t just helping you sell your house at a great price, they’re helping you achieve the goals you’ve dreamed about for years and are now executing. We know there’s a lot resting on their shoulders, and it’s in our best interests to negotiate a good price for your home. ...

  7. What to do leading up to your closing date
    What to do leading up to your closing date

    Your buying your home and closing on the house. It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for, the one that makes everything official. As far as homebuying goes, it’s the summit of the mountain. Like any important event, you’ll probably be a little nervous beforehand. If your Realtor® is on top of their game, they will have walked you through what to expect ...

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