Homeownership offers many advantages over renting, including a stable living environment, predictable monthly payments, and the freedom to make modifications. But one of the biggest perks of homeownership is the opportunity to build wealth over time. Researchers at...
Have you been considering some travel before the summer comes to an end? There is still time! AND you can do it close to home (If you live here in Iowa), how about a staycation? Here are just a few great ideas for getting away for a local staycation. We know there are...
Whether you’re prepping your house to go on the market or looking for ways to maximize its long-term appreciation, these nine home improvement projects are great ways to add function, beauty, and real value to your home. The best part is, once you’ve secured the...
“2020 will be known for a lot of things, and a record-breaking year for real estate will certainly be one of its more unexpected legacies,” prominent economist Daryl Fairweather said.1 And he’s right: most of us would have expected the housing market to suffer from...
The months of March through May are known as the Spring Severe Weather Season. While we may be toward the end of the season, severe weather can happen at any time and sometimes without much warning. We want to be sure you know how to be prepared. Read more below to...
It is Morel Season! Have you found any mushrooms yet? According to Iowa DNR, the best time to look is when daytime temperatures reach the 60s and nighttime temperatures are in the 50s. More specifically, a soil temperature of 53 degrees is the time to start looking....
